Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: HFA 47
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
Jack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strickland was well out of range. Poor timing from Jack.
Jack throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strickland counters with a one-two to the body.
Jack throws a hook to the side of Strickland's head but Strickland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strickland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jack throws out the jab.
Strickland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from Jack misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack misses the body punch
and Jack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strickland throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jack just misses with a punch to the body.
Strickland moves in looking to clinch but Jack pushes him off.#T1#
Strickland looks to clinch
and Jack counters with a nice body shot.
Strickland swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jack counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Strickland thinking.
Jack lands a nice looking body shot.
Jack misses with a body shot.
Jack sets himself, and Strickland steps forward looking for the clinch! Jack avoids it this time.
Jack missing with a left hand there. Strickland was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Strickland fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jack misses with a looping right.
Jack misses the shot to the body.
Strickland unleashes a big counter combination but Jack bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Strickland is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Jack on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Strickland.
Jack uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Strickland has time to react.
Jack looks to throw the jab but Strickland is out of range.
Strickland misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jack with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A swing and a miss from Jack.
Jack moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Strickland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Strickland has Jack pressed against the cage, preventing Jack from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jack struggles to land a body shot inside as Strickland controls his hands.
I was talking to Jack's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Strickland stalling the fight.
Strickland has Jack pressed against the cage.
Jack misses with a punch on the inside.
Strickland blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Jack breaks from the clinch.
Jack takes a swing at Strickland's ribcage but misses.
Strickland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jack misses with a hook.
Strickland wants to counter the offense by Jack and move into the clinch position.
Jack jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Strickland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Strickland can't find room to land a body shot as Jack controls the action. #T4#
Jack lands a body shot.
Jack misses with some punches.
Strickland can't find room to land a body shot as Jack controls the action.
Strickland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jack tries to throw a body punch but Strickland avoids it by throwing Jack back against the cage.
Jack lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Strickland fails to land.
Strickland misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Jack.
Strickland is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jack is keeping busy.
Jack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strickland can't find room to land a body shot as Jack controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Strickland.
Strickland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strickland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strickland trying to stall but Jack improves his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Amber Jack dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Strickland throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jack fails to land with a series of punches.
Strickland chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strickland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jack.#ROC#Strickland is rocked!
Roy Strickland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jack darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Strickland's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Jack before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Amber Jack!
After the fight, Amber Jack was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: RMMA 12 - Boryszko v Robben
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Magomedov pushes Van Der Westhuizen up against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov is stalling here.
Magomedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Der Westhuizen can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Van Der Westhuizen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Van Der Westhuizen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magomedov avoids it.#TD2#
Magomedov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Der Westhuizen moves into full guard.
Van Der Westhuizen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Magomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Van Der Westhuizen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.
Magomedov stops Van Der Westhuizen from standing up. #T1##SUB#
Van Der Westhuizen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magomedov won't allow Van Der Westhuizen to get back to his feet.
Van Der Westhuizen looking to control but Magomedov passes into half guard.
Van Der Westhuizen missing with punches from the bottom.
Van Der Westhuizen has hold of Magomedov's hands but Magomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Van Der Westhuizen wants to get back to his feet.
Magomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Van Der Westhuizen looking for submissions off his back.
Van Der Westhuizen is looking to escape.#T2##SUB2#
Magomedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Magomedov is thwarting Van Der Westhuizen's attempts to control the position.
Magomedov lands strikes from half guard.
Magomedov drops an elbow to the side of Van Der Westhuizen's head. #SUB2#
Magomedov is working for an americana but Van Der Westhuizen has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Magomedov was thinking about the submission.
Magomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Van Der Westhuizen trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Magomedov prevents Van Der Westhuizen from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Magomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Van Der Westhuizen's head.
Van Der Westhuizen is controlling Magomedov's posture.
Magomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Van Der Westhuizen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Van Der Westhuizen trying to control the position.
Magomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Van Der Westhuizen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magomedov lands a couple of elbows.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Van Der Westhuizen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Van Der Westhuizen is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Magomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Van Der Westhuizen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Van Der Westhuizen's legs - danger averted.
Van Der Westhuizen working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Magomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Van Der Westhuizen keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
We've been informed that Magomedov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Van Der Westhuizen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Magomedov throwing strikes from guard but Van Der Westhuizen blocks nicely.
Magomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Van Der Westhuizen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magomedov defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Der Westhuizen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shamil Magomedov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Van Der Westhuizen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Der Westhuizen tries to clinch there but Magomedov circles away. #TD2#
Magomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Van Der Westhuizen was covering up waiting for the punch and Magomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Van Der Westhuizen wriggles free and stands up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Magomedov. #CUT2#It looks like Dirk Van Der Westhuizen has been cut.
Van Der Westhuizen fails with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Magomedov.
Dirk Van Der Westhuizen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Der Westhuizen closes the distance and clinches up with Magomedov, looking for a takedown. Van Der Westhuizen pushes Magomedov against the cage but Magomedov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
Shamil Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Magomedov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Magomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Magomedov gets a clinch.
Van Der Westhuizen tries for a takedown but Magomedov manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirk Van Der Westhuizen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Van Der Westhuizen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Der Westhuizen can't break the clinch.
Van Der Westhuizen jumps guard but Magomedov stands there with Van Der Westhuizen around his waist. Van Der Westhuizen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Van Der Westhuizen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Van Der Westhuizen stops a takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Come on Van Der Westhuizen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T2#
Van Der Westhuizen tries to circle away but Magomedov has him pinned against the cage.
Magomedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Van Der Westhuizen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Van Der Westhuizen tries to clinch up but Magomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Magomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Van Der Westhuizen defends it well.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Van Der Westhuizen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Van Der Westhuizen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Van Der Westhuizen moves out of range. #CL2#
Van Der Westhuizen tries to keep at a distance but Magomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van Der Westhuizen can't break the clinch.
Magomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T3#
Magomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Van Der Westhuizen prevents it.
Van Der Westhuizen jumps guard but Magomedov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Magomedov wants the takedown. Van Der Westhuizen is fighting it off but Magomedov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Van Der Westhuizen's guard against the cage.
Van Der Westhuizen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Magomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Magomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Van Der Westhuizen is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Van Der Westhuizen's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Magomedov trying to control the position here.
Van Der Westhuizen forces his way into half guard.
Magomedov trying to get back to full guard but Van Der Westhuizen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Magomedov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Van Der Westhuizen wants to control the pace but Magomedov is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shamil Magomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dirk Van Der Westhuizen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Magomedov clinches with his opponent.
Magomedov is trying to drag Van Der Westhuizen to the mat but Van Der Westhuizen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Van Der Westhuizen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Magomedov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Van Der Westhuizen fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Van Der Westhuizen successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Westhuizen looking to control.
Magomedov working some strikes from top position.
Van Der Westhuizen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Der Westhuizen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Van Der Westhuizen working a defensive guard here. #T1##SUB#
Van Der Westhuizen looking for a triangle here. Magomedov is fighting it but it looks tight! Van Der Westhuizen pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Magomedov is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dirk Van Der Westhuizen!

Event: RMMA - Amsterdam 2
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1#
Sacky tries to close the distance and clinch but Barella swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sacky keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#It looks like Dion Barella has been cut.
Sacky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sacky misses with a two punch combination.
Barella appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barella throws a shot to the body.
Sacky goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Barella uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sacky has time to react.
Sacky throws a series of punches but Barella moves out of range.
A jab from Barella misses.
Sacky looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sacky's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barella connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sacky scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#It looks like Paul Sacky has been cut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sacky. Barella shrugs it off though.
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!
Barella scores with a nice right hand.
Sacky takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sacky misses with a wild combination.
Sacky moves in looking to clinch but Barella pushes him off.
Sacky throws a right hand that Barella ducks under and follows up with a left that Barella also avoids with ease.
Barella throws a front kick aimed at Sacky's knee but Sacky avoids it well.
Sacky is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barella does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barella cracks Sacky with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sacky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Barella swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barella misses with an uppercut. Sacky saw that one coming.
Sacky has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barella.
Barella misses the jab.
Barella ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sacky dives in for a single leg takedown but Barella sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sacky on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barella misses with a hook
and Sacky counters with a three punch combo that has Barella backing up. Barella nods at Sacky to acknowledge the strikes.
Sacky misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dion Barella has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Sacky.
Barella misses with a wild body shot.
Sacky walks into a stiff left hand from Barella.#ROC#Sacky is rocked!
Sacky leaves his chin hanging out and Barella seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Sacky crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dion Barella!
A victorious Dion Barella thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MFC - 64
Date: Mar 27, 2025

#R1#
Chaiyachue misses with an uppercut. Devil saw that one coming.
Devil goes for a double leg but Chaiyachue avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chaiyachue continues to drive forward.
Still in the clinch, Chaiyachue scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Chaiyachue breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Chaiyachue rushes Devil and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Devil tries to pull guard but Chaiyachue won't allow it.
Chaiyachue crunches a lovely knee into Devil's ribcage.
Chaiyachue prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Devil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Devil is looking for a takedown.
Chaiyachue lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaiyachue lands a right hand that snaps the head of Devil backwards. #BC2#
Chaiyachue manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Chaiyachue looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Devil!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Devil gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Devil is trying to control but can't.
Devil is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Chaiyachue content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Devil trying to control from the bottom.
Devil regains full guard. Nicely done.
Devil will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Devil looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Devil is adopting a defensive guard.
Devil trying to control the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chaiyachue not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chaiyachue scores with a head kick. #TD2#
Chaiyachue closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Devil did well to prevent Chaiyachue getting side control.
Devil is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Devil manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Devil has a closed guard, preventing Chaiyachue from standing up. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Devil is on top in guard. #REVR#
Devil wants to control from the top but Chaiyachue keeps moving. #SUB#
Devil thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chaiyachue wants to sweep but no luck.
Devil passes Chaiyachue's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Devil wants to work for an arm triangle but Chaiyachue is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chaiyachue wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Devil maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Chaiyachue could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Devil has cracked it and Chaiyachue is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Devil!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jin Devil!
Naruesorn Chaiyachue spoke after the fight, saying 'I wanna thank the fans who watch our fight today, I didn't get the win today but I will be back stronger on my next fight.'.

Event: HFA 43
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
Strickland throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Yoo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yoo.
Yoo working some strikes from top position.
Strickland keeping moving, preventing Yoo from controlling successfully. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Strickland manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Strickland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strickland looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Strickland lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yoo's sensitive parts.
Strickland darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yoo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strickland.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoo blocks a head kick by Strickland.
Strickland fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yoo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strickland tries to clinch but Yoo moves away #TD#
and Yoo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Strickland has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Yoo is on him like a limpet, forcing Strickland back against the cage.#T1#
Strickland taking a breather.
Yoo wants to take the fight to the mat but Strickland manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Strickland scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strickland swings wildly with an uppercut but Yoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Strickland as the two fighters clinch.
Strickland manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Strickland lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Strickland misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Strickland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yoo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Strickland after a bit of a struggle.
Strickland prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soo Young Yoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Strickland breaks the clinch.
That kick from Strickland tenderised Yoo's leg. Yoo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Strickland - that will leave a mark! #T3#
Strickland with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Some wild striking there from Strickland.
Yoo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yoo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Strickland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roy Strickland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Strickland.
Strickland misses with a series of wild punches.
Yoo attempts a counter takedown but Strickland avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Strickland shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Strickland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yoo circles away quickly and effectively.
Yoo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Strickland sprawls and moves away.
Strickland throws a head kick but Yoo moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Yoo.
Strickland looks to land a combination but Yoo avoids it well.
Yoo tries to counter with a takedown but Strickland is quick to defend against it.
Yoo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strickland connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Strickland throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Yoo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Strickland!
Strickland is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Yoo is controlling him well.
Yoo advances nicely into full mount.
Yoo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Strickland wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Strickland dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Strickland swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Yoo counters with a takedown into side control.
Strickland prevents Yoo from moving into mount.
Strickland is letting Yoo control him for a moment.
Yoo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Strickland is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Yoo is controlling him well.
Yoo happy to just control the position for now.
Yoo trying to control the action but Strickland is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Yoo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yoo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strickland bucks up and tries to throw Yoo off but instead Yoo has got his back!
Strickland is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Yoo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1##SUB#
Yoo looking for the choke from the back.
Strickland prevents Yoo from getting a body triangle.
Strickland wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoo scores with strikes from the back.
Strickland is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Yoo off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Yoo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strickland wants to get back to his feet.
Soo Young Yoo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB#
Yoo is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Yoo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Strickland defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Will Yoo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Strickland is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Strickland is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Strickland is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Yoo looking for the choke but no joy. #T3#
Strickland is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Yoo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Strickland wants to get back to his feet.
Yoo throwing sloppy strikes.
Yoo throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #SUB#
Yoo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #ES2#
Strickland manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Strickland lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Strickland lands a leg kick that knocks Yoo off balance momentarily.#T4#
Yoo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Strickland tries to clinch but Yoo moves away #TD#
and Yoo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strickland is refusing to be controlled, as Yoo sits in half guard.
Yoo is looking to advance position but Strickland won't allow it.
Strickland is trying to stand back up but Yoo is controlling him #ES2#
Strickland manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Yoo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Strickland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yoo is trying to pull guard but Strickland has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Strickland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yoo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strickland.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Soo Young Yoo dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Strickland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yoo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yoo tries to counter with a takedown but Strickland is quick to defend against it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Strickland!
Strickland swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
so Yoo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Strickland wants to get back to his feet but Yoo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Yoo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Strickland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strickland wants to stand and escape but Yoo is having none of it.
Yoo wants to control from the top but Strickland keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Strickland connects with a solid leg kick.
Yoo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yoo avoids the body shot from Strickland.
Strickland throws a right hand that Yoo ducks under and follows up with a left that Yoo also avoids with ease.
Yoo attempts a counter takedown but Strickland avoids it well and moves away.
A head kick misses from Strickland.
Yoo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Strickland moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Strickland throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roy Strickland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strickland turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strickland lands a nice hook to Yoo's body. Yoo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Strickland misses with a two punch combination.
Yoo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strickland.
Yoo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Strickland throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Yoo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Strickland!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Yoo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Strickland seems a little lost for a moment, as Yoo dominates the positioning.
Strickland tries to escape but Yoo is in control. #SUB#
Yoo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Strickland is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Strickland is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3##SUB#
Yoo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strickland, who protects the arm well.
Strickland pushes Yoo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Yoo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Yoo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Strickland is avoiding damage well. #SUB#
Yoo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Strickland wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Yoo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Strickland has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Yoo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Strickland is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Yoo prevents Strickland from escaping the position.
Strickland is not content to let Yoo control the position.
Strickland tries to escape but Yoo is in control.
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Yoo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strickland, who protects the arm well.
Strickland tries to escape but Yoo is in control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yoo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Strickland is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Yoo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Yoo in side control, throwing shots but Strickland defends.
Strickland stops Yoo from passing to mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Strickland!

Event: MFC - 59
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
Bourbon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bourbon misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Devil counters with a single leg into guard. Bourbon didn't expect that.
Devil pushing down on Bourbon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Devil is keen to just control but Bourbon is a slippery customer.
Bourbon is controlling Devil's trapped leg to prevent Devil from advancing to side control.
Devil looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bourbon wants to control but Devil is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devil missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Devil is looking to stall here but Bourbon recovers full guard.
Devil trying to control the position from guard on top but Bourbon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bourbon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Devil is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bourbon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Devil 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.
Bourbon keeping moving, preventing Devil from controlling successfully.
Devil missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bourbon is trying to keep Devil in close.
Devil pushing down on Bourbon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bourbon keeping control of the position.
Bourbon wants to improve his position but Devil is controlling well.
Devil trying to control the action but Bourbon is working from the bottom.
Bourbon is controlling Devil's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bourbon trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Devil looks for a takedown but Bourbon sprawls well.
Devil changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bourbon tries to avoid it but Devil manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bourbon to the ground. Bourbon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Devil tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bourbon defends well and Devil ends up having to push Bourbon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Devil. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Bourbon successfully pulls guard.
Bourbon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Devil postures up in Bourbon's guard and throws a big left but Bourbon blocks it. #SUB2#
Bourbon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Devil uses it to pass to side control. #SUB#
Devil is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bourbon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bourbon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Devil's best efforts.
Devil prevents Bourbon from improving his position.
Devil wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bourbon keeps working. #T4##SUB#
Devil seems to be looking for submissions.
Bourbon is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Devil is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bourbon is just riding it out for now. Devil eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Devil is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bourbon has managed to free his arm - good work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bourbon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Devil moves into full mount! Bourbon won't be happy about that!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Devil dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Devil shoots in for a double leg but Bourbon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Devil drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Bourbon breaks from the clinch.
Devil dives in for a single leg takedown but Bourbon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Devil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Devil wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
Bourbon drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourbon is pulling down on Devil's head. It's preventing any offense from Devil, at least for the moment.
Bourbon trying to keep a closed guard but Devil is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Devil passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bourbon wants to improve his position but Devil is controlling well.
Devil not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Devil is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bourbon defends it well.
Bourbon wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Devil blocks the strikes from Bourbon.
Devil frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Devil has control of Bourbon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bourbon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Devil trying to control but Bourbon is having none of it.
Bourbon tries to reverse the position but Devil maintains control.#T3##SUB#
Devil goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bourbon is on top in guard.
Bourbon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Devil works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Devil bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bourbon's guard. #REVR#
Devil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bourbon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bourbon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Devil works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bourbon trying to control from the bottom.
Devil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bourbon can do to turn this around?#T4#
Devil wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bourbon keeps working. #SUB#
Devil seems to be looking for submissions.
Bourbon pushes Devil off looking to stand but Devil dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Devil is looking for a kimura but Bourbon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Devil to get the leverage. #SUB#
Devil has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bourbon defend it? Devil steps over the head and cranks it - Bourbon is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Devil!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jin Devil!

Event: MFC - 56
Date: Feb 27, 2025

#R1#
Nastula has a takedown stuffed.
Devil gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Nastula counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Nastula gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Devil is pressing down on Nastula's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Devil is trying to hold Nastula in close to prevent damage but Nastula has managed to pass into half guard.
Nastula is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Devil wants to control but Nastula is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nastula is keen to just control but Devil is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devil is holding on to half guard well.
Devil is looking to control Nastula's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Devil avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Nastula is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Devil sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Devil is trying to maintain the position but Nastula is very close to passing his half guard.
Devil is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Deathsquad that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Nastula wants to work for an arm triangle but Devil is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Devil manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Devil looking for a sweep. Not yet Devil, not yet.
Devil keeping full guard, as Nastula tries to pass.
Devil wants to sweep here but Nastula controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Devil working for a triangle but Nastula defends it easily. #T2#
Devil wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Nastula postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Devil is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nastula, into his guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Devil passes Nastula's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nastula wants to sweep but Devil has passed to side control!#SUB#
Devil wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nastula, who protects the arm well.
Devil throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3##SUB#
Devil working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Devil tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Devil has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Devil is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nastula has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nastula is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Devil misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nastula wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
A lull in the action here.
Devil is looking to take a break and control but Nastula is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Devil is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nastula has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Devil tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Devil dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Devil shoots in but Nastula avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Devil misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Devil fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Devil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nastula throws the left hand but Devil avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Devil feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nastula avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Devil might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Devil stays in close to Nastula's body and controls the position.
Nastula looking for a sweep. Not yet Nastula, not yet. #T1#
Devil throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nastula can do anything to dispel that myth.
Devil is looking to work some ground and pound but Nastula has wrist control.
Devil's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nastula is striking but Devil is not phased and passes to half guard.#SUB#
Devil is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nastula has managed to free his arm - good work.
Devil trying to control the action but Nastula is working from the bottom.
Devil throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Devil is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Devil seems to be working for a kimura but Nastula defends the submission attempt.#T2##SUB#
Devil is working for a kimura but Nastula is defending it quite comfortably.
Nastula really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Devil. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nastula tries to roll over but Devil keeps him under control.
Devil wants to take a breather but Nastula is having none of it.
Nastula avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Devil. #T3##SUB#
Devil is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nastula has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Devil is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nastula doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Devil.
Nastula tries to roll over but Devil keeps him under control.#SUB#
Devil is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nastula doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Devil. #SUB#
Devil seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Nastula is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jin Devil!

Event: RMMA 7 - Curtis v Singleton
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1##TD#
Van Der Westhuizen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Van Der Westhuizen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Magomedov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Van Der Westhuizen but great work by Magomedov.
Van Der Westhuizen taking a bit of punishment here - Magomedov scoring with strikes.
Van Der Westhuizen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Van Der Westhuizen tries to get out of the position.
Van Der Westhuizen is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Van Der Westhuizen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Magomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Van Der Westhuizen wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Magomedov is keen to just control but Van Der Westhuizen is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Van Der Westhuizen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Magomedov thows a huge punch but Van Der Westhuizen dodges it nicely.
Magomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Van Der Westhuizen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Van Der Westhuizen is looking to control Magomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van Der Westhuizen avoid being mounted?
Magomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Van Der Westhuizen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Magomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Van Der Westhuizen is trying to control but can't. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Van Der Westhuizen is staying active underneath Magomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Magomedov is thwarting Van Der Westhuizen's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Van Der Westhuizen tries to clinch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Magomedov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Van Der Westhuizen did well to prevent Magomedov getting side control.
Van Der Westhuizen tries to kick Magomedov off in order to stand up. Magomedov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Der Westhuizen keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on Van Der Westhuizen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Magomedov scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Magomedov decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Magomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Van Der Westhuizen was covering up waiting for the punch and Magomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Van Der Westhuizen pushes Magomedov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T3#
Magomedov stuffs the takedown attempt from Van Der Westhuizen. Van Der Westhuizen gets slowly back to his feet.
Magomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Van Der Westhuizen defends it well.
Van Der Westhuizen misses with a straight left.
Van Der Westhuizen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Magomedov counters by clinching up.
Van Der Westhuizen tries to stall but Magomedov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Magomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T4#
Van Der Westhuizen wants to get back to striking at distance but Magomedov won't allow it.
Magomedov 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.#BC2#
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Van Der Westhuizen shoots in and bounces Magomedov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Van Der Westhuizen working some strikes from top position.
Van Der Westhuizen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Van Der Westhuizen trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Khabib Magomedov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Magomedov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Van Der Westhuizen wants to clinch#TD2#
and Magomedov counters with a takedown into side control.
Magomedov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Magomedov landing a few strikes.
Van Der Westhuizen is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An elbow from Magomedov crashes against the mat.
Magomedov working the head with strikes.
Van Der Westhuizen can't do much from the bottom here.
Magomedov tries to advance to mount but Van Der Westhuizen denies him. #T1#
Van Der Westhuizen is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Van Der Westhuizen is trying to improve his position.
Magomedov scoring with punches from side control.
Van Der Westhuizen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Magomedov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Magomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Van Der Westhuizen wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Magomedov trying to control from half guard but Van Der Westhuizen is working away. #T2#
Van Der Westhuizen gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Van Der Westhuizen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Van Der Westhuizen being controlled here, momentarily.
Van Der Westhuizen is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
Van Der Westhuizen 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.
Magomedov trying to control but Van Der Westhuizen is working from the bottom. #T3#
Magomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Van Der Westhuizen's brow.
Magomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Magomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Van Der Westhuizen's head.
Van Der Westhuizen keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov throws an elbow that misses. Van Der Westhuizen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magomedov's guard. Nice move by Van Der Westhuizen!#REVR#
Magomedov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Van Der Westhuizen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Van Der Westhuizen from controlling successfully.
Van Der Westhuizen pushing down on Magomedov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Van Der Westhuizen is looking to pass Magomedov's guard but actually Magomedov recovers to full guard.
Van Der Westhuizen wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
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.

Khabib Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Van Der Westhuizen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Van Der Westhuizen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Magomedov swivels and escapes.
Van Der Westhuizen tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Magomedov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Magomedov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Van Der Westhuizen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magomedov is working away from the top position though.
Van Der Westhuizen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov trying to control but Van Der Westhuizen is working from the bottom.
Magomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Der Westhuizen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Van Der Westhuizen is looking for a triangle but Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Magomedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Van Der Westhuizen's head.
Magomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Der Westhuizen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov with a nice head shot there.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Der Westhuizen is keeping the position for now.
Van Der Westhuizen wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magomedov trying to control but Van Der Westhuizen is working from the bottom.
Magomedov passes Van Der Westhuizen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Der Westhuizen keeps working.
Magomedov thows a huge punch but Van Der Westhuizen dodges it nicely.
Magomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Van Der Westhuizen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Magomedov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Van Der Westhuizen is squirming around, avoiding Magomedov's attempts to control the action.
Van Der Westhuizen tries to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away. #T3#
Magomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Van Der Westhuizen tries to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away.
Van Der Westhuizen is trying desperately to improve position.
Van Der Westhuizen wants to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov scoring with strikes but Van Der Westhuizen is staying in there.
Magomedov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Magomedov content just to control the position here.
Magomedov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Van Der Westhuizen? #T4#
Magomedov with the ground and pound from mount.
Magomedov lands with some strikes.
Magomedov wants to control the pace but Van Der Westhuizen is squirming around nicely.
Magomedov landing strikes from the mount.#ROC2#Van Der Westhuizen is rocked!
Magomedov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oh Van Der Westhuizen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Der Westhuizen wants to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away.
Magomedov loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Van Der Westhuizen scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Magomedov land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Magomedov stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Magomedov!

Event: RMMA - Rio
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1#
Sacky scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL2#
Sacky pushes Martinez up against the cage in a clinch.
Martinez has a couple of punches blocked by Sacky.
Martinez prevents a body shot from Sacky.
Martinez has a couple of punches blocked by Sacky.
Martinez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sacky backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sacky.
A short right from Martinez on the inside.
Martinez throws a punch but it's blocked by Sacky.
Martinez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sacky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Martinez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martinez takes a shot to the head.
Martinez swings wildly with an uppercut but Sacky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martinez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martinez blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sacky drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sacky throws a punch but it's blocked by Martinez. #T1#
Martinez swings wildly with an uppercut but Sacky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sacky is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Martinez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sacky goes for a takedown attempt but Martinez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
David Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Sacky.
Sacky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sacky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martinez sprawls well. Martinez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sacky gets slowly back to his feet.
Martinez thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Martinez gets tackled into the cage by Sacky. Sacky maintains the clinch.
A short uppercut from Martinez.
Martinez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sacky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sacky is trying to break the clinch but Martinez is controlling him.
Sacky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Martinez on the inside.
Good body shot from Martinez.
Martinez lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#It looks like Paul Sacky has been cut.
Martinez lands a body punch. #T2#
Martinez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sacky backwards.
Martinez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Martinez on the inside.
Martinez tries a body shot but Sacky blocks it.
Sacky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sacky tries to break free but Martinez pushes him back against the cage.
Martinez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sacky backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Martinez.
Sacky has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Martinez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sacky can turn it around.
A short right from Martinez.
Martinez throws a punch but it's blocked by Sacky.
Sacky working hard to break the clinch.
Martinez lands a shot to the body.
Martinez lands with a right to the head.
Sacky is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Martinez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Martinez.
Sacky looks winded!
Martinez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martinez lands with a right to the head.
Martinez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Martinez misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
A body shot lands from Martinez.
Martinez throws a head punch that misses.
Sacky drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Martinez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Martinez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Martinez lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#Sacky is rocked!
Martinez works on Sacky's body with a couple of short punches.
Sacky is still on wobbly legs! Can Martinez finish him?
Sacky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sacky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martinez swings wildly with an uppercut but Sacky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martinez working aggressively here.
Martinez throws a punch but it's blocked by Sacky.
Sacky seems to have recovered his senses.
A right handed body shot lands from Martinez.
Sacky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martinez unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Sacky! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Martinez is unloading with more strikes now! Sacky drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Martinez!
A victorious David Martinez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFA 39
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Freeman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roy Strickland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strickland misses with a jab, cross combination.
Freeman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strickland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strickland takes a swing at Freeman's ribcage but misses.
Strickland misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Freeman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strickland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Freeman.
Freeman misses with a head kick.
Strickland takes a swing at Freeman's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Strickland.
Strickland takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Freeman tries to clinch there but Strickland circles away.
Strickland misses with a double jab.
Freeman wants to clinch up but Strickland keeps it at a distance.
A head kick by Freeman misses
and Strickland counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Strickland gets a clinch.
Strickland'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.
Strickland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Strickland scores with a shot to the side of Freeman's head.
Freeman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strickland.
Strickland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Freeman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Come on Strickland - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Freeman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strickland blocks the elbow strike.
Strickland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strickland swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Strickland takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Strickland misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Strickland.
Strickland gets through Freeman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strickland throws a punch but it's blocked by Freeman.
Strickland pushes Freeman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Freeman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Freeman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strickland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Freeman looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A right handed body shot lands from Strickland.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Freeman.
Strickland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strickland digs a right hand underneath Freeman's ribcage. Freeman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strickland working aggressively here. #T3#
Strickland is working Freeman over against the cage.
Freeman'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.
Freeman blocks an uppercut.
Strickland stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Strickland lands with a light punch inside.
Strickland taking a breather.
Freeman blocking some punches.
Strickland dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Strickland misses with the head strike.
Freeman trying to control the position but instead, Strickland has worked for underhooks and has pushed Freeman into the cage.#T4#
Strickland tries a body shot but Freeman blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Strickland.
Strickland misses with the head strike.
Strickland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Strickland avoids the elbow strike from Freeman, against the cage.
Strickland blocks an elbow strike.
Strickland lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strickland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strickland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strickland throws a head punch that misses.
Freeman looking to stall.
Strickland takes an elbow to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Strickland dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Freeman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Freeman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Freeman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Strickland moves into the clinch.
Strickland lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strickland dodges an elbow strike from Freeman.
Strickland misses with a short punch on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Strickland in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Strickland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Strickland tries to work over Freeman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Strickland on the inside.
Strickland throws a punch but it's blocked by Freeman.
Freeman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Freeman looking to slow down the pace here.
Freeman blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Strickland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strickland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strickland misses with a punch on the inside.
Freeman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Freeman trying to control the position but instead, Strickland has worked for underhooks and has pushed Freeman into the cage.
Freeman seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Strickland is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strickland creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Freeman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Strickland's brow.
Freeman missing with knees to the body.
Freeman blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Strickland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strickland avoids a wild elbow strike from Freeman.
Freeman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Strickland scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Strickland misses with some punches.
Strickland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strickland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Freeman throws an elbow but it misses.
Strickland stalling against the cage.
Freeman takes a shot to the head.
Strickland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strickland lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Strickland blocks the elbow strike.
Strickland swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Freeman pushes off an throws an elbow but Strickland leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Strickland avoids a wild elbow strike from Freeman.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strickland.
Stalling in the clinch from Freeman.
Strickland throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strickland.
Strickland throws a punch but it's blocked by Freeman.
Strickland will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Freeman up against the cage.
Strickland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Freeman stalling in the clinch but Strickland improves position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4#
Strickland throws a punch but it's blocked by Freeman.
Strickland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Freeman backwards.
Strickland swings wildly with an uppercut but Freeman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strickland misses with the head strike.
Strickland blocks an elbow strike.
Freeman blocking some punches.
Strickland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Strickland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strickland misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strickland.
Freeman lands an elbow just above Strickland 's eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Freeman.
A short right from Strickland.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Strickland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Strickland avoids the head kick by Freeman.
Freeman tries to clinch but Strickland moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Strickland.
Strickland misses with a body kick.
Freeman sizes up Strickland with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Strickland keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Freeman. Strickland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Freeman throws a jab but it's blocked by Strickland.
Freeman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strickland moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Strickland finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Strickland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strickland misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Freeman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Freeman takes a swing at Strickland's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Strickland closes the distance and pushes Freeman back into the cage.
Freeman throws an elbow that misses.
Strickland misses with some punches.
Strickland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Freemans head.
Strickland stalling.
Freeman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Strickland leaning his opponent against the cage.
Strickland has a couple of punches blocked by Freeman.
Freeman looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Strickland pressing his opponent against the cage.
Freeman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Strickland stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Strickland misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Strickland on the inside.
Strickland avoids a wild elbow strike from Freeman.
Strickland gets through Freeman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strickland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Freeman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Strickland misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Strickland has a couple of punches blocked by Freeman.
Strickland lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Freeman throws an elbow but misses.
Freeman pushes off an throws an elbow but Strickland leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Freeman is trying to maintain a safe position but Strickland gets an underhook and turns Freeman into the cage.
Strickland struggles to land a body shot inside as Freeman controls his hands.
Freeman blocking some punches.
Strickland effectively controlling the action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strickland.
Strickland dodges an elbow strike from Freeman.
Strickland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strickland misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Strickland avoids the elbow strike from Freeman, against the cage.
Roy Strickland seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Strickland lands a nice uppercut.
Strickland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strickland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strickland lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Strickland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Freeman backwards.
Strickland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strickland misses with some punches.
Strickland lands with a right to the head.
Strickland lands an uppercut.
Freeman tries to stall but Strickland uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Freeman trying to stall but Strickland improves his position.
William Freeman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roy Strickland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Strickland blocks an elbow strike from Freeman.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Strickland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Strickland 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Strickland!

Event: MFC - 52
Date: Feb 12, 2025

#R1#
Devil with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Bebok counters by clinching up.
Devil jumps guard but Bebok turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Devil tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Devil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Devil is looking for a takedown.
Devil is trying to pull guard but Bebok has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Devil jumps guard. #SUB#
Devil pushes a forearm under Bebok's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bebok is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jin Devil!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2025

#R1#
Hess misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hess looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Devil shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Devil showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hess avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Devil.
Devil sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hess defending well though.
Devil sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hess defending well though. #SUB2#
Devil is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Devil is trying to work for a kimura but Hess is defending well. #SUB2#
Devil in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hess tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Devil!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jin Devil!

Event: HFA 36
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Evans tries to clinch but Strickland moves out of range.
Evans misses with a hook.
Evans thows a left - swing and a miss!
Evans connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strickland's hands.
Evans takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL#
Strickland closes the distance and clinches.
Strickland controlling the action here for a moment.
Strickland working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strickland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Evans swings wildly with an uppercut but Strickland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strickland trying to control the position but instead, Evans has worked for underhooks and has pushed Strickland into the cage.#T1#
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Strickland.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evans.
Strickland lands a hook that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Evans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Evans avoiding damage.
Evans blocks an uppercut.
Strickland displaying some good clinch control by pressing Evans up against the cage.
Strickland will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Evans up against the cage.
Strickland misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Evans.
Strickland tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strickland throws a head punch that misses.
Strickland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strickland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strickland misses with a punch to the body.
Evans swings wildly with an uppercut but Strickland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strickland tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strickland misses with a punch to the body.
Strickland presses Evans against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Strickland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Strickland swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Evans blocking some punches.
Strickland effectively controlling the action here.
Evans's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Strickland. #ROC#Evans is rocked!
Strickland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Evans is still on wobbly legs! Can Strickland finish him?
Strickland lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Evans to his knees! Strickland keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Strickland!

Event: MMAH 8 - Shepherd vs Robinson
Date: Jan 03, 2025

#R1#
Sacky misses with an uppercut. Garcia saw that one coming.
Sacky throws a combination that misses
enabling Garcia to counter with a crisp jab.
Sacky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Garcia misses.
Sacky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garcia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sacky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Garcia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sacky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sacky is looking for a counter combo.
Garcia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sacky loads up on a big right hand but Garcia slips the punch.
Sacky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Sacky blocks a head kick by Garcia.
Sacky lunges at Garcia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garcia's hand.
Nice body kick from Garcia.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Sacky was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Paul Sacky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Garcia. No joy for Sacky on that attempt.
Sacky avoids the head kick by Garcia.
Sacky throwing a counter right hand but Garcia manages to avoid it.#T1#
Sacky throws a nice looking combination but Garcia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sacky is looking for a counter combo.
Garcia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sacky takes a step back to recover.
Sacky avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Sacky missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garcia misses with the combination.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Sacky.
Garcia throws a big counter head kick but Sacky avoids it with no problem.
Sacky misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Sacky. Those never looked like landing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Garcia! #CUT2#It looks like Paul Sacky has been cut.
Sacky tries to clinch but Garcia is having none of it.
Sacky moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Sacky was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sacky scores with a sloppy right hand. Garcia should have avoided that one.
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!
Sacky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Garcia throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sacky has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garcia.
Garcia takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sacky fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garcia throws a right hand that Sacky ducks under and follows up with a left that Sacky also avoids with ease.
Sacky pivots, looking for a leg kick but Garcia is out of range and Sacky settles back down.
Garcia is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sacky rather than just go for the knockout.
Sacky comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sacky looks to land a combination but Garcia avoids it well.
Garcia is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sacky connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Garcia! He's out on his feet! Sacky rushes in and drops Garcia with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Paul Sacky!

Event: MMAH 8 - Shepherd vs Robinson
Date: Jan 03, 2025

#R1#
Mcgee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #TD#
Mcgee changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Devil looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU#
Mcgee decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Mcgee throws a series of strikes that have Devil backpedaling. #TD#
Mcgee gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Devil is trying to get back to half guard.
Devil told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mcgee works to advance to full mount. Devil defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Devil really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Mcgee looking to secure an arm triangle but Devil defends it well.
Devil regains half guard.#T1#
Mcgee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Devil keeps working.
Mcgee prevents Devil from improving his position.
Devil is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mcgee is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Devil as he works his way to full guard.
Mcgee wants to control from the top but Devil keeps moving. #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.
Mcgee passes into half guard.
Mcgee is controlling the pace.
Devil wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mcgee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Devil sees it coming and defends easily.
Devil trying to get back to full guard but Mcgee takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mcgee with a couple of short strikes.#T3#
Devil tries to reverse the position but Mcgee maintains control.
Mcgee looking to control but Devil is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Devil is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mcgee avoids the attempt from Devil to control.
Mcgee scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Devil?
Devil keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mcgee wants to control the pace but Devil is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Mcgee cracks Devil with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A nice elbow there by Mcgee.
Devil tries to lock up and control but Mcgee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgee unloading with bombs!
Mcgee moves to back control. #SUB#
Mcgee working for the choke.
Mcgee connects with a big shot to the side of Devil's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Devil tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nico Mcgee dominated that round.
That's time! Mcgee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
No joy there for Mcgee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Devil avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mcgee misses with a wild combination. #TD#
Mcgee looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Mcgee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Devil has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mcgee has managed to get both his arms back between Devil's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devil 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.
Mcgee throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Mcgee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcgee trying to control the position from guard on top but Devil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Devil is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mcgee trying to control the position from guard on top but Devil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Devil trying to keep a closed guard but Mcgee is proving a slippery customer.
Mcgee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Devil shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Devil showed some decent athleticism there.
Devil wants to control but Mcgee is keeping him busy.
Mcgee punching from the bottom.
Devil tries to pass to full mount but Mcgee defends it.
Mcgee wants to control but Devil is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mcgee is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Devil jumps into side control!
Mcgee is trying to improve his position.
Devil working away.#T3#
Devil avoids the strikes from the bottom by Mcgee.
Devil fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Devil misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Devil tries for a kimura but Mcgee is defending well.
Devil tries to score with some ground and pound. Mcgee controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Devil is trying to ground and pound but Mcgee uses the momentary lack of control by Devil to regain half guard.
Mcgee tries to roll over but Devil keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Devil missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Devil is trying to control the action in half guard but Mcgee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Mcgee is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Devil has latched onto it... Big trouble! Devil pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Mcgee is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Devil!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jin Devil!

Event: MMAH 7 - Mferi vs Guerra
Date: Dec 31, 2024

#R1#
Hasashi gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Huang counters with a single leg into guard. Hasashi didn't expect that.
Huang wants to control from the top but Hasashi keeps moving.
Hasashi wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Huang manages to pass to side control.
Hasashi is trying to stand.
Hasashi wants to stand back up but Huang manages to pass into side control.
Hasashi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasashi is trying to escape the position but Huang is controlling the position. #T1#
Hasashi prevents Huang from moving into mount.
Hasashi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Huang has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Huang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Huang throws a strike aimed at the side of Hasashi's head but Hasashi avoids it well.
Huang throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Huang is trying to get an arm triangle but Hasashi is defending well. #SUB2#
Huang goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hasashi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Huang but great work by Hasashi.#T2#
Huang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hasashi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Huang is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hasashi off and has taken his back!
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!
Huang wants to control but Hasashi is keeping busy.
Hasashi covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Huang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Huang. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Our spies down at at Squirrel Sports 🐿️ inform us that Huang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hasashi covering up well under a series of strikes from Huang. #SUB2#
Huang is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Hasashi has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Huang has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Hasashi taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Huang doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jonathan Huang!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2024

#R1#
Otami checks a leg kick nicely.
Otami throws a head kick but Strickland moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Strickland - just one landing.
Strickland goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Strickland lands a leg kick that knocks Otami off balance momentarily.
Otami is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Strickland tries to keep at a distance but Otami has taken the fight into the clinch.
Otami tries to pull guard but Strickland won't allow it.
Strickland misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strickland lands with a right to the head.
Strickland will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Otami up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Strickland.
Otami jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Strickland walks away with a smile on his face. Otami gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Strickland throws a head kick that misses
and Otami counters with a three punch combo that has Strickland backing up. Strickland nods at Otami to acknowledge the strikes.
Strickland fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Otami.
Strickland cracks Otami with a right hand to the side of the head.
Otami is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Strickland throws a sloppy head kick and Otami moves out of range easily.
Otami on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strickland. Strickland obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Strickland tries to keep at a distance but Otami has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strickland.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strickland.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strickland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Otami wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Strickland has him pressed against the cage.
Strickland lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Strickland. #T2#
Strickland scores with a nice hook to the head.
Otami's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Otami throws a punch but it's blocked by Strickland.
Strickland lands a body punch in the clinch.
Strickland scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#Otami is rocked!
Otami looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Strickland.
Otami is still on wobbly legs! Can Strickland finish him?
Strickland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Otami backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Strickland.
Strickland lands a shot to the body.
Otami jumps guard but Strickland stands there with Otami around his waist. Otami gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Roy Strickland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shin Otami.
Strickland is struggling to control the position.
Otami seems to have recovered his senses.
Strickland lands a left hand.
Strickland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Otamis head.
Strickland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Strickland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strickland.
Strickland taking a breather.
Otami tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strickland smiles and moves away.
Strickland throws a leg kick which misses Otami's front leg but catches the back leg as Otami tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Strickland.
Roy Strickland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Otami fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Strickland avoids it really well and circles away.
Strickland darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Otami takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Otami blocks a head kick by Strickland.
Otami is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Strickland lands a nice leg kick that just misses Otami's sensitive parts.
Otami has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strickland.
Roy Strickland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strickland throws a head kick that half lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strickland.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strickland scores with a leg kick.
Otami stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strickland.
Otami moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Strickland takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Strickland with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Strickland feints and then cracks Otami's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Otami down.
Strickland scores with a sloppy right hand. Otami should have avoided that one.
Strickland scores with a crisp jab that stopped Otami in his tracks.
Strickland scores with a push kick.
Strickland avoids the head kick by Otami.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strickland fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Otami.
Otami shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Strickland as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Strickland 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#
Strickland listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Strickland throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice shot by Strickland.
Strickland dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Otami. That did some damage!
Strickland connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Otami tries to clinch up but Strickland circles away and keeps his distance.
Strickland pushes Otami away with a front kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strickland. That's going to slow Otami down.
Strickland motions for Otami to come forward. Strickland throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Strickland finds it's target.
Strickland thumps Otami with a low kick.
Strickland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Otami wants to counter with a clinch but Strickland pushes him away.
Shin Otami is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Otami takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strickland misses with a low kick.
Otami fails with the takedown.#T1#
Otami tries to clinch there but Strickland circles away.
Strickland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Otami can do to turn this around?
Strickland lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Strickland misses with a kick to the body.
Strickland throws a nice looking combination but Otami bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Otami walks into a straight right hand from Strickland.
Strickland scores with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strickland.
Otami takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Strickland moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Roy Strickland is winning the standup battle so far.
Otami misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strickland lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Otami stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strickland.
Strickland lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strickland. That's going to slow Otami down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Otami gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Strickland with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Decent striking displayed by Strickland there.
Strickland throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Otami.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strickland.
Strickland is looking to slow Otami down with leg kicks.
Otami tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Otami misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strickland lands a nice shot that snaps Otami's head back.
Strickland with the inside leg kick.
Strickland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Otami is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strickland is looking to slow Otami down with leg kicks. #T3#
Strickland tries to score with a low kick but Otami moves his leg out of the way.
Strickland chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strickland smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Otami's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Strickland slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Strickland leaves Otami with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Otami is breathing heavily.
Strickland leaves Otami with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Roy Strickland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shin Otami.
Otami takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Strickland fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A solid body kick from Strickland.
Strickland plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Otami on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Strickland lands a nice looking body kick.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strickland scores with a leg kick.
Strickland scores with a leg kick.
Otami tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strickland manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Otami.
Strickland lands a jab-cross combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strickland.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strickland.
Strickland feints and then cracks Otami's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Otami down.
Strickland lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strickland.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strickland.
Otami on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strickland scores with a leg kick.
Strickland throws a head kick but Otami moves out of range.
Strickland is looking to slow Otami down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Strickland dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Otami misses with a two punch combination.
Otami tries to clinch there but Strickland circles away.
Strickland throws out a leg kick but Otami moves out of range and Strickland only half commits.
Otami changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A good leg kick by Strickland.
Strickland throws a good cross that connects.
Strickland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strickland with a nice cross.
Strickland tries to land a leg kick but Otami saw it coming and moves away.
Otami on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Strickland wants to slow Otami down by chopping away at his legs.
Otami has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Strickland.
A low kick lands for Strickland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strickland scores with a jab. Otami acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Strickland dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Otami. That did some damage!
Strickland connects with a leg kick.
Otami on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strickland. Strickland obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Strickland. #T1#
Otami checks a low kick from Strickland.
Strickland tried to score with a low kick but Otami checks it.
Otami tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice cross by Strickland.
Strickland lands with a nice body kick.
Strickland connects with a solid leg kick.
Strickland lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Strickland swings for the body but Otami moves out of range.
Otami lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Otami dives in for a single leg takedown but Strickland sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Otami takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strickland is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good work by Otami as he checks the leg kick.
Strickland lands with a thumping leg kick.
Strickland fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Strickland.
Otami dives in and grabs Strickland's left leg, looking for a takedown. Strickland pushes down on Otami's head and hops out.
Otami has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Otami throws a front kick aimed at Strickland's knee but Strickland avoids it well.
Strickland lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strickland chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strickland lands a jab to the head.
Strickland throws a head kick that Otami semi-blocks.
Strickland circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strickland scores with a leg kick.
Strickland slaps away a takedown attempt from Otami, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Roy Strickland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shin Otami.
Strickland connects with an inside leg kick.
Strickland bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Otami's head.#CL2#
Otami gets a clinch.
Strickland just leaning against Otami, taking a breather.
Strickland pushes Otami back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Strickland lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strickland creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strickland pushes Otami back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Strickland.
A shot in the inside from Strickland.
Strickland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Otamis head.
Strickland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Strickland.
A short body shot lands from Strickland as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Strickland.
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!
Strickland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strickland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Strickland.
Strickland lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Strickland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Otami backwards.
Strickland lands an uppercut.
Strickland lands a big right hand that drops Otami! The killer instinct kicks in and Strickland finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Strickland!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Strickland!

Event: QFC Tournament 1209 Round 3
Date: Dec 13, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Murkovitch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Devil tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murkovitch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Murkovitch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Murkovitch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Devil wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devil is trying to keep Murkovitch in close.
Devil utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Murkovitch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Devil has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murkovitch has managed to get both his arms back between Devil's legs - danger averted.
Murkovitch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Murkovitch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Devil looking to control.
Devil keeping full guard, as Murkovitch tries to pass.
Devil is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Devil misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Murkovitch counters with a single leg into guard. Devil didn't expect that.
Devil is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Murkovitch tries to free his leg and advance position but Devil is retaining full guard.
Murkovitch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Murkovitch stands up over Devil, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murkovitch content to stall in guard here.
Devil preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murkovitch looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Devil utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Devil controls Murkovitch momentarily but Murkovitch frees himself.
Devil looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murkovitch 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.
Murkovitch throws a big right hand that misses.
Murkovitch sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Murkovitch darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Devil wants to control but Murkovitch is keeping busy.
Devil works his way to full guard. Good work.
Murkovitch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murkovitch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Merab Murkovitch dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Devil tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Murkovitch defends well and Devil ends up having to push Murkovitch into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Devil decides to pull guard.
Merab Murkovitch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murkovitch controls from within his opponent's guard.
Murkovitch pushing down on Devil's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Murkovitch there.
Nice strikes from Murkovitch there.
Murkovitch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Murkovitch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Murkovitch wants to pass to mount but Devil is defending the position.
Murkovitch working Devil over with strikes.
Murkovitch not doing much here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Devil is trying to control but can't.
Murkovitch is taking a breather. Devil says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Murkovitch thows a huge punch but Devil dodges it nicely.
Murkovitch passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Devil!
Murkovitch controlling his opponent. #T3#
Devil in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Murkovitch lands a nice shot to the head.
Devil working to try and regain half guard.
Murkovitch lands with some strikes.
Devil is wriggling around trying to escape.
Murkovitch with a couple of short strikes.
Murkovitch with good strikes from the mount here!
Murkovitch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Murkovitch unloading with bombs!
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!
Murkovitch controlling from mount.
Murkovitch pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Devil 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.#SUB2#
Murkovitch seems to be working for a kimura but Devil defends the submission attempt.
Murkovitch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Merab Murkovitch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Devil gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Murkovitch counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Devil!
The referee asks Murkovitch politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Murkovitch prefers to stall for the moment though.
Murkovitch creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Devil wants to control but Murkovitch postures up.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Murkovitch works to advance to full mount. Devil defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Murkovitch controlling the position easily from mount.
Murkovitch lands a heavy elbow.
Murkovitch content just to control the position here. #T2#
Devil tries to hold on but Murkovitch pushes him away.
Murkovitch controlling the pace for now.
Devil is trying desperately to improve position.
Murkovitch with the ground and pound from mount.
Murkovitch controlling from mount.
Devil is trying to escape the mount.
Murkovitch controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Murkovitch raining down shots from the mount!
Murkovitch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Murkovitch has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Murkovitch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Murkovitch.#T4#
Devil tries to control Murkovitch's body but Murkovitch pushes him off. Devil squirms to his side and now Murkovitch has his back!
Devil tries to roll but Murkovitch sticks to his back.
Murkovitch is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Devil. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Devil tries to escape but Murkovitch has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Murkovitch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Devil is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murkovitch lands an elbow to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Merab Murkovitch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murkovitch 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Merab Murkovitch!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Merab Murkovitch!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Merab Murkovitch!

Merab Murkovitch wins by unanimous decision!
Merab Murkovitch tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: QFC Tournament 1209 Round 2
Date: Dec 12, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Worth.
Devil is trying to control Worth's posture but Worth avoids it. #SUB2#
Worth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Devil knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Worth tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Worth has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Worth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1##SUB2#
Worth goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Devil rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Worth's guard! Nice work there by Devil!
Worth looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Devil trying to control but Worth is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Worth is looking for a triangle but Devil pushes his legs off easily.
Devil trying to control the position from guard on top but Worth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Worth is looking for a triangle here but Devil uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SUB#
Devil is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Worth is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB#
Devil tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Devil working away.
Worth tries to buck Devil off but Devil is having none of it.
Devil is looking to take a break and control but Worth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Devil thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Worth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Worth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Worth manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Devil thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Worth's head.
Worth wants to get back to full guard.
Worth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Devil. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Worth actively working from the bottom here.
Devil is looking to advance position but Worth won't allow it. #SUB#
Devil is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Devil seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Worth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Devil is working for a kimura but Worth is defending it quite comfortably.
Devil trying to control from half guard but Worth is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Worth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Worth has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Devil escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Devil!
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 Jin Devil will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Worth just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Devil shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Worth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Devil doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Devil manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Worth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Devil can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Worth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devil trying to control the position from guard on top but Worth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Worth looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Devil passes into side control. #T1#
Worth can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Devil looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Devil tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Devil working away.
Worth is not content to let Devil control the position.
Worth wants to control but Devil postures up.
Jin Devil overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Worth is trying to improve his position.
Worth holding on.#SUB#
Devil thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Worth can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Devil is trying to get an arm triangle but Worth is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Worth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Worth reaches up around Devil's neck trying to control. But Devil takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Worth! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Worth is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Devil celebrates the victory with the fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jin Devil!

Event: QFC Tournament 1209 Round 1
Date: Dec 11, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Choudhury shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Devil trying to control here. #SUB2#
Choudhury is trying to work for a kimura but Devil is defending well.
Devil keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Choudhury is taking a breather. Devil says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choudhury trying to pass the guard but Devil defending well.
Devil is pressing down on Choudhury's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Devil keeping moving, preventing Choudhury from controlling successfully.
Devil is trying to control the position but Choudhury postures up.
Devil is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Choudhury is sitting in close to Devil's body. Devil has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Choudhury is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Choudhury is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Devil.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jin Devil!
Achuth Choudhury spoke after the fight, saying 'FUCK AMERICA'.

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