Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: HFA 34
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Makhachev shoots in and drives through. Kingston sprawls well.
Kingston lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Makhachev misses with a series of wild punches. #TD#
Makhachev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kingston controlling the position well. #SUB#
Makhachev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kingston defends it well.
Kingston tries to get to full guard but Makhachev has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Makhachev is looking to take a break and control but Kingston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Makhachev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Makhachev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kingston sees it coming and defends easily.
Makhachev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kingston is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Makhachev is trying to work for a kimura but Kingston is defending well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Makhachev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kingston is trying to get back to full guard.
Kingston is controlling Makhachev's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kingston can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Makhachev lands strikes from half guard.
Kingston wants to get back to full guard but Makhachev has passed into side control.
Kingston tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Makhachev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've been hearing that Makhachev has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Makhachev wants to stand but Kingston is controlling his arm.
Kingston tries to bench press Makhachev off him but Makhachev keeps the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kingston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Kingston drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Makhachev tries to buck Kingston off but Kingston is having none of it.#T4#
Makhachev tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Makhachev manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Makhachev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makhachev is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kingston looking for a sweep. Not yet Kingston, not yet.
Makhachev looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makhachev trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Islam Makhachev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kingston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kingston lands with an overhand left.
Horrible takedown attempt by Makhachev or perhaps it was just good defense by Kingston, which made it look bad.
Kingston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kingston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Kingston is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Makhachev's half guard.
Makhachev is trying to control but can't.
Kingston controlling the action here.
Makhachev gets back to full guard. #T1#
Makhachev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kingston is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kingston preventing the sweep.
Kingston content to stall in guard here.
We've been informed that Kingston has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Makhachev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kingston working some strikes from top position.
Makhachev keeping full guard, as Kingston tries to pass. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kingston 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.
Makhachev wants to sweep but no luck.
Kingston distracts Makhachev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kingston is working Makhachev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kingston keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Makhachev's head.
Kingston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makhachev can't keep his opponent in guard - Kingston advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kingston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Makhachev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kingston looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC2#Makhachev is rocked!#T3#
Kingston is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Makhachev is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kingston fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Makhachev from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kingston! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monty Kingston!
Post fight, Monty Kingston took to the microphone: 'I just might be the best MMA fighter one day.'.
Islam Makhachev spoke after the fight, saying 'I wanna thank my opponent for fighting me and I can't wait to fight you again brother'.

Event: HFA 34
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Tate slips a jab from Lamotta.
Tate drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lamotta sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Tate gets the takedown into side control. #SU#
Tate decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lamotta to his feet.
Lamotta is looking to score with low kicks.
The fighters circling - Lamotta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lamotta scores with a three punch combo!
Lamotta throws a lazy uppercut
and Tate counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tate has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Vancouver Island Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Lamotta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Tate to counter with a crisp jab. #T1##TD#
Lamotta gets caught napping as Tate dives in and scores a takedown. Lamotta manages to retain guard.
Tate slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tate trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamotta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Tate stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tate lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lamotta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lamotta has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T2#
Lamotta misses with a shot to the body
and Tate counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lamotta scores with a sloppy right hand. Tate should have avoided that one. #CL#
Tate moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Lamotta gets control of Tate's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lamotta will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tate accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lamotta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tate controls the pace.#SUB2#
Lamotta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tate defends well.
Tate wants to control from the top but Lamotta keeps moving. #T3#
Lamotta has his hands on Tate's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Lamotta has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tate should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lamotta has tightened it up now! Tate should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jon Lamotta!
The defeated Brayden Tate had this to say: 'I wanna thank all my fans for showing up I will come back stronger'.

Event: JF 49 - Fu Li vs Ortega
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Juice with a poor takedown
and Banton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juice moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD#
Banton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juice passes Banton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Banton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Juice wants to work for an arm triangle but Banton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Juice is keen to just control but Banton is a slippery customer.
Juice moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Juice has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Banton is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Juice yanks on the arm and Banton is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Juice.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Beetle Juice!
A victorious Beetle Juice thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: JF X - Frog Vs Wolf
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Jacobs scores with a takedown into Gap's guard.
Jacobs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gap might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jacobs scoring with some ground and pound.
Gap is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Gap is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jacobs sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Jacobs is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Gap has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jacobs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Gap throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jacobs distracts Gap with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Jacobs stands up over Gap, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Gap is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jacobs is aware though and is defending well.
Gap trying to keep a closed guard but Jacobs is proving a slippery customer.
Jacobs lands a couple of digs.
Jacobs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Gap has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jacobs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Jacobs 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.
Jacobs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jacobs landing with the ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
Gap looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Gap is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gap is breathing heavily.
Jacobs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jacobs connects with a couple of short punches.
Gap is trying to keep Jacobs in close.
Jacobs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jacobs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jacobs lands a couple of elbows.
Jacobs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#Gap is rocked!
Jacobs stands and throws Gap's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Oh Gap is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jacobs scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Gap is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Jacobs can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xzavier Jacobs!
Xzavier Jacobs got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: JF 44 - John Cena vs J. Jacobs
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Baetens gets a clinch.
Banton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Baetens walks away with a smile on his face. Banton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Banton throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Banton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baetens steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Banton. That one must have hurt.
Banton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baetens circles away quickly and effectively.
Banton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Baetens scores with a takedown into Banton's guard.
Banton is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Baetens dives into side control. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baetens moves into full mount!
Baetens with shots to the head and body - Banton looks very uncomfortable down there. #T1#
Baetens content just to control the position here.
Baetens in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Banton is trying to stand but he's just given Baetens his back.
Baetens lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Baetens trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Banton doesn't escape. #T2#
Banton is covering up but some of the strikes from Baetens are getting through and doing damage.
Banton grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Baetens is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Banton. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Baetens slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Banton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baetens loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Banton hold on? #SUB2#
Baetens has got one arm under Banton's chin. This could be trouble... Banton trying to control the other hand but Baetens gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Banton has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lorenzo Baetens!

Event: JF 40 - Grinch War
Date: Dec 25, 2024

#R1##KD2#
Song drops Jacobs with a beautiful combination! Jacobs stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Song is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Xzavier Jacobs has been cut.
Jacobs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Song finds it's way round the side to connect with Jacobs's head. #ROC2#Jacobs is rocked!
OH! Jacobs has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Song smells blood and charges in for the finish! Song unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Jacobs sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jacob Song!

Event: JF 36 - Wulong vs Gates
Date: Dec 18, 2024

#R1#
Banton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Banton is looking to counter the offense by Hayes and move into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Banton.
Hayes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Banton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hayes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Banton is out of range and Hayes settles back down.
Banton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Banton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hayes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hayes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hayes throws a leg kick
and Banton counters with a three punch combo that has Hayes backing up. Hayes nods at Banton to acknowledge the strikes.
A low kick from Hayes is predictable there
enabling Banton to counter with a crisp jab.
Banton throws a right and a left that Hayes avoids nicely. #CL2#
Hayes has Banton up against the cage in a 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!
Come on Hayes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Banton is trying to pull guard but Hayes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Banton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Banton managing to block the knees to the body from Hayes.
Hayes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #TD#
Banton gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Hayes has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Banton doesn't defend quickly enough and Hayes has managed to lock this one up! Can Banton escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hayes on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Korbin Hayes!

Event: JF X - Welcome the Frog Man
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1##TD#
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nelson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jacobs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jacobs lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jacobs won't allow Nelson to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs throws an elbow that misses. Nelson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jacobs's guard. Nice move by Nelson!#REVB##SUB#
Jacobs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jacobs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Jacobs can't keep his opponent in guard - Nelson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jacobs tries to get to full guard but Nelson has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jacobs missing with punches from the bottom.
Jacobs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nelson on the ground.#SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a kimura but Jacobs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nelson to get the leverage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#ES#
Jacobs manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nelson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Nelson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jacobs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nelson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jacobs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Nelson pulls guard.
Jacobs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nelson's head.
Jacobs passes Nelson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nelson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Jacobs scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jacobs is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nelson is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Jacobs lands a big elbow.
Nelson looks winded!#SUB#
Jacobs looking for a guillotine from mount but Nelson is having none of it.
Jacobs lands a big shot there that rocks Nelson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jacobs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nelson is looking to escape.
Jacobs putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jacobs looking to control but Nelson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jacobs lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jacobs landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4#
Jacobs scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nelson? #SUB#
Nelson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jacobs.
Nelson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Jacobs with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Jacobs is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nelson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nelson!
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacobs is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xzavier Jacobs dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but Jacobs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nelson closes the distance and clinches up with Jacobs, looking for a takedown. Nelson pushes Jacobs against the cage but Jacobs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jacobs shoots for a double leg takedown but Nelson sprawls well. He's pushed Jacobs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Xzavier Jacobs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Nelson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nelson wants to sweep but no luck.
Nelson has a closed guard, preventing Jacobs from standing up.
Nelson is trying to control the position but Jacobs postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nelson is on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Nelson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jacobs manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Jacobs is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nelson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Jacobs postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nelson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jacobs, into his guard. #REVB#
Nelson wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving. #SUB#
Jacobs working for a triangle but Nelson defends it easily. #T2#
Jacobs throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Jacobs is keeping the position.
Xzavier Jacobs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jacobs throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Nelson won't allow Jacobs to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Nelson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jacobs dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Nelson looking to control. #T3#
Jacobs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jacobs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nelson's head.
Jacobs postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jacobs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nelson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Jacobs landing with the ground and pound.
Jacobs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Jacobs works over Nelson with some ground and pound from guard.
Jacobs working some strikes from top position.
Jacobs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jacobs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jacobs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jacobs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jacobs with a nice head shot there.
Jacobs with a nice head shot there.
Jacobs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nelson can do to turn this around?
Jacobs working some strikes from top position.
Jacobs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacobs landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC#Nelson is rocked!#SUB2#
Nelson working for a triangle but Jacobs defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xzavier Jacobs dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Jacobs closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nelson did well to prevent Jacobs getting side control.
Jacobs landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jacobs content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nelson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs content to stall in guard here.
Jacobs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Jacobs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jacobs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jacobs postures up and lands a big shot to Nelson's brow.
Jacobs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobs working some strikes from top position.
Nelson controls Jacobs momentarily but Jacobs frees himself.
Jacobs distracts Nelson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Nelson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jacobs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nelson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Jacobs working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nelson's head.
Jacobs content to stall in guard here.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a triangle but Jacobs pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Jacobs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jacobs cracks Nelson with a solid left hand.
Jacobs wants to stand but Nelson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Nelson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jacobs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jacobs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jacobs content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jacobs postures up and lands a big shot to Nelson's brow.
Jacobs landing with the ground and pound.
Jacobs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Nelson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jacobs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jump Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xzavier Jacobs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Xzavier Jacobs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jacobs has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xzavier Jacobs!
Post fight, an emotional Xzavier Jacobs said 'Thanks for giving me this opportunity Billy bobit before I fight for the title I'll give someone else the chance I want to improve my resume and fight jump Nelson first if that is fine WHO WANTS TO SEE THAT if he wins his fight'.

Event: HFA FIGHT NIGHT 10
Date: Dec 11, 2024

#R1#
Gilmore scores with a jab to the body.
Gilmore digs a good hook to Tate's body.
Gilmore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gilmore lands a really nice looking cross but Tate seems unphased.
Tate has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gilmore misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on Tate's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gilmore swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tate.
Gilmore thuds his right hand into Tate's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gilmore cracks a nice hook into Tate's ribs.
Gilmore with a jab.
Gilmore throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Gilmore does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gilmore lands a lovely overhand right.
Gilmore jabs Tate right on the nose. Tate blinks but takes it well.
Gilmore paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gilmore is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T1#
The fighters circling - Gilmore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tate shoots for a takedown but Gilmore saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gilmore cracks Tate with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Gilmore forces Tate back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Tate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gilmore misses with a straight left.
Gilmore misses with a looping left.
Tate with the counter takedown but Gilmore avoids it easily.
Gilmore misses with a looping right.
Gilmore scores with a jab to the head.
Gilmore lands a nice hook to Tate's body. Tate takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Darnell Gilmore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gilmore misses with a straight left.
Tate with the counter takedown but Gilmore avoids it easily.
Gilmore paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gilmore works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Tate tries to move into range but Gilmore moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tate needs to keep his hands up - Gilmore had a free shot at his head there.
Gilmore stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gilmore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gilmore looks to throw the jab but Tate is out of range. #CL#
Gilmore darts in and clinches Tate up against the cage.
Gilmore pushes Tate back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Gilmore.
Gilmore is leaning against Tate and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tate looks winded!
Gilmore throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Gilmore.
Gilmore cracks Tate with a nice body shot.
Gilmore cracks Tate with a nice body shot.
Gilmore throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Gilmore works on Tate's body with a couple of short punches.
Gilmore lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gilmore digs a right hand into Tate's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tate's gas tank.
Gilmore pushes Tate back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gilmore lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Gilmore.
Gilmore gets through Tate's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gilmore digs a right hand into Tate's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tate's gas tank.
Gilmore is working Tate over against the cage.
Gilmore lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Gilmore scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Gilmore.
Gilmore scores with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gilmore lands a body shot.
Gilmore lands a body punch.
Gilmore lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gilmore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gilmore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tate backwards. #T4#
Gilmore lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Gilmore scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tate's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gilmore working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gilmore lands with a left to the head.
Gilmore looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gilmore scores with a hook to the body.
Gilmore lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#Tate is rocked!
Gilmore lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tate is still on wobbly legs! Can Gilmore finish him?
A short right from Gilmore on the inside.
Gilmore works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gilmore presses Tate against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gilmore presses Tate against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gilmore dips a shoulder and cracks Tate with a mighty uppercut! Tate falls back against the cage and Gilmore unloads with a barrage of strikes! Tate is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Gilmore screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darnell Gilmore!
In defeat, Brayden Tate stepped up to the mic, saying 'I wanna thank all my fans for showing up I will come back stronger'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2024

#R1##TD#
Macallan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Makhachev to the mat! Makhachev manages to get full guard.
Macallan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Macallan throwing strikes from guard but Makhachev blocks nicely.
Macallan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macallan stays in close to Makhachev's body and controls the position.
Macallan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Makhachev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Macallan.
Macallan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Macallan stopping the sweep attempt from Makhachev.#SUB2#
Makhachev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Macallan is aware though and is defending well.
Macallan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Macallan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Makhachev for as long as he can get away with.
Macallan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#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.
Macallan keeps the fight on the outside.
Macallan attempts a counter takedown but Makhachev avoids it well and moves away.
Makhachev misses with a body shot.
Makhachev doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Macallan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Makhachev!
Macallan scores with punches from side control.
Macallan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Macallan working the head and body with strikes.
Macallan happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Macallan scoring with punches from side control.
Makhachev gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Makhachev tries to reverse the position but Macallan maintains control.
Macallan is landing with some decent strikes but Makhachev is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Macallan controlling from mount. #T4#
Macallan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Macallan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #SUB#
Macallan is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Macallan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Peat Macallan!
In defeat, Islam Makhachev stepped up to the mic, saying 'I wanna thank my opponent for fighting me and I can't wait to fight you again brother'.

Event: JF 32 - Wulong vs John Cena
Date: Dec 08, 2024

#R1#
Martinez stalks Banton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Banton's face. Banton staggers backwards, shaken.
Banton throws a head kick but Martinez moves out of range.
Martinez misses with a combination
and Banton counters with a two punch combo.
Martinez cracks Banton with an open hand slap.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Martinez, as that shot connected.
Martinez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Banton throws a front kick aimed at Martinez's knee but Martinez avoids it well.
Martinez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Martinez clobbers Banton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Banton explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Banton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Banton takes a swing at Martinez's ribcage but misses.
Banton lands with a slapping head kick.
Banton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Banton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A combination from Martinez does no damage.
Martinez misses with a two punch combination.
Banton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Martinez throws a leg kick that misses.
Banton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Martinez tries to bum rush Banton with a series of wild strikes but Banton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martinez sizes up Banton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Banton slips a jab and a cross from Martinez.
It looked like Banton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Banton avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martinez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Martinez throws a right hand that Banton ducks under and follows up with a left that Banton also avoids with ease.
Banton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Banton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC#Martinez is rocked!
Banton misses with a head kick.
Martinez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Martinez is still on wobbly legs! Can Banton finish him?
Martinez motions for Banton to come forward. Martinez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Banton misses with a double jab.
Martinez seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Banton throws a series of punches but Martinez moves out of range.
Martinez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Banton defends it well.
Martinez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banton.
Martinez misses with a low kick.
Banton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Martinez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Martinez lands a jab-cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Banton.
Martinez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T4#
Banton throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Martinez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinez lands a two punch combo.
Martinez throws a combination. Banton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Martinez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Banton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A head kick from Banton lands but Martinez takes it in his stride.
Martinez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kino Martinez 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#
Banton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Banton throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Martinez's head.
Martinez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Martinez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martinez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Banton swinging wildly here.
Martinez misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martinez. Banton does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Banton counters with a quick kick to the body but Martinez blocks it.
Jimmy Banton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martinez swinging wildly here. #T1#
Martinez throws a right and a left that Banton avoids nicely.
Banton misses with an uppercut.
Banton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Danga de danga de dang - Martinez scores with a four punch combination!
Martinez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Banton checks a leg kick.
A punch combination from Martinez misses.
Martinez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martinez is looking for the big counter here.
Martinez throws a right and a left that Banton avoids nicely. #T2#
Banton explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
No joy there for Martinez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martinez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Banton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martinez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Banton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martinez is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Banton misses.
Sloppy strikes from Martinez. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Banton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Martinez is working the combinations to good effect here.
Banton misses with a head kick. #T3#
Banton throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Martinez to counter with a crisp jab.
Martinez feints a jab promting Banton to slip. Martinez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Banton slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Banton scores with a head kick. Martinez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Banton throws a head kick that misses.
Martinez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Banton defends it well.
Banton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banton slips a jab and a cross from Martinez.
Martinez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Banton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Martinez scores with a one two! Banton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A head kick by Banton misses
and Martinez counters with a nice body shot.
Martinez swinging wildly here.
Banton throws a big counter combination but Martinez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banton misses with a head kick.
Martinez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Banton backs up against the cage.
Banton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martinez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kino Martinez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Martinez misses the shot to the body.
Banton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Banton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Martinez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Banton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Martinez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Banton tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banton throws a right and a left that Martinez avoids nicely.
Banton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Banton throws a series of punches but Martinez moves out of range.
Martinez fails to land with a series of punches.
Banton fires out a quick counter leg kick but Martinez just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Banton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A solid leg kick lands there for Banton.
Banton throws a combination that misses
and Martinez counters with a three punch combo that has Banton backing up. Banton nods at Martinez to acknowledge the strikes.
Martinez stalks Banton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Banton's face. Banton staggers backwards, shaken.
Martinez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Banton eats them both and turns towards Martinez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Banton slips a jab and a cross from Martinez.
Banton is looking to counter with head kicks.
Banton misses with a hook to the body
and Martinez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinez throws a series of strikes that have Banton backpedaling.
Banton misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Banton throws a sloppy head kick and Martinez moves out of range easily.
Martinez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Martinez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Banton counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Banton.
Martinez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Banton.
Banton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Banton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3#
Martinez slips a straight right by Banton.
Banton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Banton duly obliges.
Banton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Martinez connects with a looping right hand.
Martinez misses with the combination.
Banton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martinez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Banton dodges the punch combination from Martinez. #T4#
Sloppy strikes from Martinez. Those never looked like landing.
Martinez just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBanton.
Banton is looking to slow Martinez down with leg kicks.
Banton throws a nice looking combination but Martinez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martinez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Martinez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Martinez scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Banton throws a right hand that Martinez ducks under and follows up with a left that Martinez also avoids with ease.
Jimmy Banton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kino Martinez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Martinez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Banton counters with a left and a right that stings Martinez.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kino Martinez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martinez 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kino Martinez!

Event: JF 30 - Mora vs Carlos
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1##TD#
Jacobs closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Li to the mat! Li manages to get full guard.
Li working a defensive guard here.
Jacobs won't allow Li to sweep him here.
Li managing to control the position. #SUB#
Jacobs 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.
Li managing to control the position.
Li is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs stands and throws Li's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Jacobs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Li struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jacobs thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Li is trying to control Jacobs's posture but Jacobs avoids it. #SUB#
Jacobs tries for a kimura but Li is defending well.
Li is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Li prevents Jacobs from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Li's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jacobs landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Li sneaks back into half guard.
Jacobs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Li with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Li is trying to maintain the position but Jacobs is very close to passing his half guard.
Jacobs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Li trying to control here.
Jacobs slips a nice elbow through Li's hands, connecting with Li's forehead.
Li trying to control but Jacobs postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Li can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Jacobs is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Li sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Li keeping control of the position.
Li trying to control from the bottom.
Li tries to get to full guard but Jacobs has control of the leg. #SUB#
Jacobs is trying for a kimura here. Li looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Jacobs wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Xzavier Jacobs!
Post fight, Xzavier Jacobs stared into the camera and said 'Thanks for giving me this opportunity Billy bobit before I fight for the title I'll give someone else the chance I want to improve my resume and fight jump Nelson first if that is fine WHO WANTS TO SEE THAT if he wins his fight'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2024

#R1#
Banton checks a low kick from Blake.
Banton is looking for a counter combo.
Blake throws a low kick, looking for Banton's leg but Banton calmly moves out of range.
Banton connects with a single shot there.
Blake looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Banton appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice uppercut there from Banton.
Blake on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Banton wants to clinch up but Blake keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banton fails with the takedown.
Blake tries a quick counter leg kick but Banton is wise to it.#CL2#
Blake drives through and clinches with Banton against the cage. #T1#
Blake with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blake with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blake using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Banton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blake with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Banton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Blake wants a takedown.
Blake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blake with a knee to the head.
Blake lands a knee to the body.
Banton is trying to break the clinch but Blake has him pressed against the cage.
Banton tries to pull guard but Blake forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Blake misses with a knee strike. #TD2#
Blake gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Banton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blake is working away from the top position though.
Banton wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
Banton makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Banton throws a series of punches but Blake avoids them all with ease.
Banton moves out of range as Blake throws a body kick.
Blake tries to land a body kick
letting Banton counter with a right hand.
Blake takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Blake finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Banton's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Blake falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Banton!
After the fight, Jimmy Banton 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: JF 25 - Return Of Jump Nelson
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Mazowski misses the target.
Mazowski lands a body shot.
Mazowski works Jacobs's body with a nice hook.
Mazowski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mazowski connects with a body shot that sends Jacobs's belly button to the back.
Mazowski misses with a straight right.
Mazowski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#It looks like Xzavier Jacobs has been cut.#TD#
Jacobs decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacobs seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jacobs prevents Mazowski from improving his position.
Jacobs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mazowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jacobs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jacobs is thwarting Mazowski's attempts to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mazowski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jacobs is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Jacobs is trying to control the action in half guard but Mazowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Jacobs is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jacobs wants to pass to mount but Mazowski is defending the position.
Jacobs working over Mazowski with some ground and pound. Mazowski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jacobs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mazowski's head.
Mazowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Mazowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Jacobs slips a nice elbow through Mazowski's hands, connecting with Mazowski's forehead.#SUB#
Jacobs is working for a kimura but Mazowski is defending it quite comfortably.
Jacobs slips a nice elbow through Mazowski's hands, connecting with Mazowski's forehead.
Mazowski wants to get back to full guard.
Jacobs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mazowski keeps working.
Jacobs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mazowski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jacobs winds up and cracks Mazowski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mazowski tries to get to full guard but Jacobs has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Jacobs.
Jacobs is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mazowski!
Jacobs lands a big shot there that rocks Mazowski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jacobs working for a guillotine from mount but Mazowski is in no mood to give up.
Mazowski tries to hold on but Jacobs pushes him away.
Mazowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Jacobs has a good base and remains in mount.
Jacobs 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.
Mazowski in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T4#
Jacobs lands a heavy elbow.
Jacobs lands a nice shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Jacobs has isolated one of Mazowski's arms. Mazowski looking to fight him off but Jacobs twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xzavier Jacobs!
Xzavier Jacobs looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Who's want to see me beat up jump Nelson ?'.

Event: JF 26 - Li vs The Colonel
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Banton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Webb tries to avoid it but Banton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Webb to the ground. Webb escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Good exchange - Webb coming out on top.#TD2#
Banton dives in and scores a takedown into Webb's guard.
Webb is wriggling around but Banton manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Banton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Banton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Webb wants to get back to his feet.
Banton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Webb is looking to get back to is feet but Banton passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banton prevents Webb from escaping the position.
Webb might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Banton decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Webb's corner calls for a 1-2. Webb obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Webb throws a series of punches but Banton avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Webb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Banton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Webb.
Webb appears to be looking for a big counter.
Banton throws a head kick but Webb moves out of range.
Webb wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Banton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Banton.
Banton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Webb.
Koen Webb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Webb clinches. #TD2#
Banton has clasped his hands together around Webb's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Webb bucks up and tries to throw Banton off but instead Banton has got his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lull in the action here.
Banton lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Webb. #T2#
Webb is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Banton tightening his grip on Webb, looking for the choke.
Webb is trying to stand back up. #T3#
Banton is trying to control but Webb is trying to escape here - he's now mounted. #SUB2#
Banton with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Banton lands a big elbow. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
You get the feeling that Webb really doesn't like being in this position too much. #SUB2#
Banton swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Webb is now in Banton's guard. A big mistake from Banton there, giving up the dominant position!
Webb is looking to stand up but Banton won't let him.
Banton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Webb stays in close to Banton's body and controls the position.
Banton keeping moving, preventing Webb from controlling successfully.
Webb tries to stand but Banton is controlling from the bottom.
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 Koen Webb 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#
Banton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Webb throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Banton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Banton has Webb pressed against the cage, preventing Webb from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Banton blocks an uppercut.
Webb can't break the clinch. #TD2#
Banton jumps into guard, dragging Webb to the mat.
Webb slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Banton wants to stand and escape but Webb is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webb would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Webb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Banton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Webb circles away quickly and effectively.
Banton tries a head kick but it misses.
Koen Webb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Banton.
Banton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Banton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Webb sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Banton is breathing heavily.
Webb throws a one two combo. #ROC#Banton is rocked!#T2#
Webb is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Webb shuts the power down on Banton. Lights out, game over! Webb is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Koen Webb!

Event: JF 21 - Watcher vs Jacobs
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Ramirez looking to score a takedown here. Banton is defending well but Ramirez drives through and ends up in Banton's guard.
Banton is breathing heavily.
Ramirez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Ramirez 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.
Ramirez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ramirez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Ramirez drives through and clinches with Banton against the cage.
Banton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Banton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC2#
Ramirez manages to break the clinch.
Ramirez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Banton.
Ramirez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T2##TD2#
Ramirez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Banton is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it.
Ramirez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Banton to see if he's OK.#SU2#
Ramirez decides to stand back up. Ramirez steps back and let's Banton get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Ramirez closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Ramirez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramirez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Ramirez rushes Banton and presses him up against the cage.
Ramirez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD2#
Ramirez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ramirez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T3##ES2#
Ramirez manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ramirez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Banton is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Ramirez moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafael Ramirez!

Event: JF 19 - Psycho vs Xzavier
Date: Nov 20, 2024

#R1#
Jacobs throws a hook to the side of Killer's head but Killer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Killer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jacobs is looking to work some ground and pound but Killer has wrist control.
Jacobs 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.
Killer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jacobs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jacobs postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Killer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jacobs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Killer looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Jacobs throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Killer 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.
Jacobs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jacobs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jacobs tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Jacobs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Killer defends it easily.
Killer looking to sit in guard and control but Jacobs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jacobs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jacobs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jacobs preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Jacobs drops back looking for a leg! Killer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Killer manages to kick Jacobs off! Jacobs jumps back into Killer's guard.
Killer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jacobs throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Jacobs throws a big elbow that misses.
Killer wants to sweep but no luck.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Killer keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Killer is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Jacobs is looking for a triangle but Killer pushes his legs off easily.
Jacobs keeping full guard, as Killer tries to pass. #T4#
Killer trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Jacobs 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.
Jacobs trying to keep a closed guard but Killer is proving a slippery customer.
Jacobs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Killer.
Killer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jacobs tries to strike from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Killer showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Killer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jacobs's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xzavier Jacobs dominated that round.
That's time! Jacobs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#CUT2#It looks like Xzavier Jacobs has been cut.
Jacobs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Killer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jacobs.
Killer pushes Jacobs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Killer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jacobs is trying to pull guard but Killer has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Killer as Jacobs tries to tie him up.
Jacobs has Killer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Killer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jacobs is looking to control Killer's arms but Killer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jacobs has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jacobs backwards. #BC2#
Killer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Killer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jacobs tries for a takedown but Killer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xzavier Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Killer darts in and clinches Jacobs up against the cage.#BC2#
Killer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Killer throws a sloppy head kick and Jacobs moves out of range easily.
Xzavier Jacobs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Killer misses with a low kick.
Jacobs walks into a stiff left hand from Killer.#CL2#
Killer moves into the clinch.
Killer lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Killer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Killer.
Killer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Killer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #KD2#
Killer lands a big right hand that sends Jacobs crashing to the mat! Killer stays standing though and waves Jacobs back to his feet!#ROC2#Jacobs is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Killer rushes Jacobs and presses him up against the cage.
Oh Jacobs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Killer stalls.
Jacobs seems to have got his legs back now.
Killer lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Killer breaks the clinch.
Killer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Killer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Killer has knocked Jacobs down with a huge combo! Killer steps away and waves a wobbly Jacobs back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#Xzavier Jacobs's cut is getting worse.
Killer cracks Jacobs on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Jacobs falls backwards against the cage. Killer follows up with more strikes that drop Jacobs to his knees. Killer keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Jacobs! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Psycho Killer! Psycho Killer retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2024

#R1#
Banton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Banton throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ramirez jabs Banton right on the nose. Banton blinks but takes it well.
A combination from Ramirez does no damage. #CL#
Banton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ramirez is trying to push Banton away but Banton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Banton misses with a punch to the body.
Banton has Ramirez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ramirez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Banton is trying to pull guard but Ramirez has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Banton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banton stalling in the clinch but Ramirez improves position.
Ramirez is looking to break free of the clinch but Banton has double underhooks.
Ramirez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ramirez up against the cage.#TD#
Banton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ramirez wants to stand but Banton has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Ramirez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Banton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ramirez controlling from the top position. #SU2#
Ramirez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Banton, up you get! #CL2#
Ramirez moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#BC#
Banton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ramirez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Banton throws a sloppy head kick and Ramirez moves out of range easily.
Ramirez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Banton is breathing heavily.#TD#
Banton shoots in and gets a takedown into Ramirez's guard.

Ramirez uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Banton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Ramirez clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Ramirez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ramirez wants to clinch.
Banton blocks a head kick by Ramirez. #T3#
Ramirez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banton tries to avoid it but Ramirez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banton to the ground. Banton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Banton tries to counter by clinching up but Ramirez breaks away and moves out of range.
Ramirez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Banton at a distance.
Ramirez throws a leg kick which misses Banton's front leg but catches the back leg as Banton tries to avoid it. #CL#
Banton moves into the clinch.
Ramirez is trying to maintain a safe position but Banton gets an underhook and turns Ramirez into the cage.
Ramirez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ramirez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Banton up against the cage.
Banton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ramirez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Banton smiles and moves away.
Banton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Ramirez does no damage. #T4##CL2#
Ramirez gets a clinch. #BC2#
Ramirez breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Ramirez moves into the clinch.
Ramirez misses with a body punch.
Banton missing with knees to the body. #TD2#
Ramirez jumps guard.
Ramirez has control of Banton's left arm, preventing Banton from doing any damage.
Banton stops Ramirez from standing up. #ES2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ramirez has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Banton off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Ramirez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ramirez is looking to clinch but Banton is avoiding it.
Ramirez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ramirez.#CL#
Banton rushes Ramirez and presses him up against the cage.
Ramirez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Banton has him pressed against the cage.
Ramirez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Banton has him pressed against the cage.
Ramirez is trying to pull guard but Banton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ramirez wants to get back to striking at distance but Banton won't allow it. #BC#
Banton breaks from the clinch.
Ramirez stuffs the takedown attempt from Banton. Banton gets slowly back to his feet.
Ramirez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez avoids the head kick by Banton.
Ramirez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Banton is fending him off so far but Ramirez persists. Nope, Banton circles away and we're back to standing.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ramirez - that will leave a mark!
Ramirez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Banton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Banton stuffs the takedown attempt from Ramirez. Ramirez gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomas Banton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Ramirez.#T1#
Ramirez throws a one two combo.
Ramirez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ramirez tries for a takedown but Banton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ramirez is breathing heavily.
Ramirez has a takedown stuffed.
Banton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Banton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ramirez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Banton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ramirez fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T2#
Banton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Banton doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramirez circles away.
Banton misses with a takedown attempt
and Ramirez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramirez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #ROC2#Banton is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez lands with a big right hook that stumbles Banton - he's out on his feet here! Ramirez follows up with another monster hook that separates Banton from consciousness! Banton falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Ramirez stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rafael Ramirez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Mendoza moves into the clinch.
Tate looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Mendoza tries to pull guard but Tate won't allow it.
Tate tries to pull guard but Mendoza won't allow it.
Mendoza tries to land a knee to the head but Tate blocks with his arms.
Mendoza controlling the action here for a moment.
Tate fails to pull guard.
Tate tries to pull guard but Mendoza forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brayden Tate. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Mendoza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Mendoza moves into range and clinches up with Tate.
Mendoza'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Mendoza manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Mendoza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tate, pushing him back against the cage.
Mendoza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tate gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T1##TD2#
Mendoza is trying to trip Tate. He has hold of a leg but Tate is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mendoza persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Tate pushes Mendoza off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Tate has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mendoza.#CL2#
Mendoza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tate has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mendoza avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mendoza lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Mendoza decides to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendoza wants to stand up but Tate is controlling him. #T2#
Mendoza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tate 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.
Mendoza wants to stand but Tate is controlling the position. #ES2#
Mendoza manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Tate dives in for a single leg takedown but Mendoza sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mendoza will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tate up against the cage.#BC2#
Mendoza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL2#
Mendoza clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Mendoza breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Mendoza closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Mendoza manages to break the clinch.
Tate takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL2#
Mendoza darts in and clinches Tate up against the cage.#TD#
Tate has picked Mendoza up - he's going for a ride! Tate dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mendoza is trying to stand up here but Tate is controlling him well. #ES2#
Mendoza kicks Tate off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendoza lands a head kick. Tate smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T4#
Mendoza lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD2#
Mendoza looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Mendoza decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mendoza shoots in but Tate avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Mendoza moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Mendoza gets control of Tate's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mendoza will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mendoza wants to get back to his feet but Tate is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tate not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Mendoza dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Mendoza rushes Tate and presses him up against the cage.
Mendoza lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mendoza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tate to keep the fight standing.
Mendoza stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
Mendoza breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Mendoza pushes Tate up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza slows down the pace here.
Tate fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendoza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tate smiles and moves away. #T1#
Tate uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mendoza.#CL2#
Mendoza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mendoza lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Tate.
Tate fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Mendoza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Mendoza has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Mendoza jumps guard and drags Tate to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tate won't allow Mendoza to get back to his feet.
Mendoza keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully. #T2#
Mendoza is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tate is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Mendoza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tate paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tate half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mendoza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tate is looking to counter the offense by Mendoza and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Mendoza forces Tate back against the cage and clinches.
Tate jumps guard but Mendoza turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brayden Tate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendoza is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Mendoza decides to pull guard. #ES2#
Mendoza wriggles free and stands up.
Mendoza scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Mendoza has closed the distance and engaged Tate in a clinch. #TD2#
Mendoza gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendoza seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #T4##SU2#
Mendoza decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Mendoza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tate circles away.
Mendoza lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD2#
Mendoza closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tate did well to prevent Mendoza getting side control.
Tate wants to improve his position but Mendoza is controlling well.
Mendoza tries to stand but can't do so whilst Tate controls his leg.
Tate wants to improve his position but Mendoza is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Mendoza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Mendoza rushes Tate and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Tate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mendoza closes the distance and clinches up with Tate, looking for a takedown. Mendoza pushes Tate against the cage but Tate circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Tate was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mendoza throws a head kick that misses.
Mendoza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mendoza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Mendoza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Tate leaves Mendoza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Mendoza has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Tate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Mendoza closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Mendoza is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tate can't fight it off and eventually Mendoza manages to take the fight to the floor. Tate looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mendoza wants to stand but Tate has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Diego Mendoza has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Mendoza is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mendoza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Mendoza gets to his feet - Tate follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Mendoza drives through and clinches with Tate against the cage. #TD2#
Mendoza pulls guard successfully.
Mendoza is looking to stand up but Tate isn't so interested in that idea.
Tate postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3##ES2#
Mendoza wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Mendoza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tate, pushing him back against the cage.
Mendoza has Tate pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Mendoza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mendoza throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Mendoza closes the distance and clinches.
Mendoza tries to land a knee to the head but Tate blocks with his arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mendoza.
Mendoza lands a nice knee to the body. #T4##BC2#
Mendoza breaks from the clinch.
Mendoza tries to clinch up but Tate circles away and keeps his distance.
Tate appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mendoza is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Mendoza clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tate trying to control the position but instead, Mendoza has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tate into the cage.
Tate takes an elbow to the temple.
Mendoza content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Mendoza jumps guard and drags Tate to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mendoza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tate. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mendoza wants to get back to his feet but Tate is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brayden Tate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego Mendoza is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tate connects with a couple of short punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Mendoza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mendoza 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Mendoza!
The defeated Brayden Tate had this to say: 'I wanna thank all my fans for showing up I will come back stronger'.

Event: JF 16 - Guenette vs Hudson
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Banton stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Banton moves into the clinch.#BC#
Banton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Banton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Cena moves into the clinch.#TD#
Banton pulls Cena into guard.
Cena lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cena tries to stand but Banton is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cena throws a big right hand that misses.
Banton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cena trying to control but Banton is working from the bottom. #T1#
Cena seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cena trying to control but Banton is working from the bottom.
Cena is pushing down on Banton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Banton is fighting to maintain full guard but Cena has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cena has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Banton wants to get back to full guard.
Cena wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Banton uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Cena is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Banton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cena trying to control the position from guard on top but Banton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cena might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Banton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cena won't allow Banton to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Banton throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cena's head.
Cena changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banton tries to avoid it but Cena manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banton to the ground. Banton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Banton tries to counter by clinching up but Cena breaks away and moves out of range.
Banton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cena. #T3#
Cena doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Banton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Banton.
Thomas Banton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Cena.
Banton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cena backwards.
Banton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cena has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cena is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Banton gets underhooks to prevent Cena's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Cena is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Banton can't fight it off and eventually Cena manages to take the fight to the floor. Banton looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cena looks winded!
Banton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Banton keeping full guard, as Cena tries to pass. #T4#
Banton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Banton 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.
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.
Cena looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Banton is trying to control the position but Cena postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Banton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Banton looking to score a takedown here. Cena is defending well but Banton drives through and ends up in Cena's guard.
Cena looking for a sweep. Not yet Cena, not yet. #SUB#
Banton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cena is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Banton, into his guard. #REVB#
Banton keeping moving, preventing Cena from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cena looking to pass the guard.
Cena wants to stand but Banton has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Cena postures up.
Cena is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cena passes Banton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cena is keen to just control but Banton is a slippery customer.
Banton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cena wants to take a breather but Banton is having none of it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Cena is looking for a kimura here.
Banton trying to control here.
Cena is trying to control. Banton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Banton tries to roll over but Cena keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
John Cena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Banton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cena is trying to defend but Banton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T3#
Banton is thwarting Cena's attempts to control the position.
Cena makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cena.
Cena bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Banton's guard. #REVB#
Banton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cena.
Banton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Banton is trying to hold Cena in close to prevent damage but Cena has managed to pass into half guard.
Cena is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Banton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Cena working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cena is trying to control here but Banton has managed to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banton won't allow Cena to pass to mount.
Cena is breathing heavily.
Cena works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Cena showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Banton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Cena is looking to clinch but Banton is avoiding it. #TD#
Cena tries to sprawl but Banton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Banton trying to control the action but Cena is working from the bottom.
Cena tries to roll over but Banton keeps him under control.#SU#
Banton stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Banton moves into the clinch.
Cena jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Banton walks away with a smile on his face. Cena gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cena blocks a head kick by Banton. #T1##TD#
Banton gets a takedown into half guard.
Cena moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Banton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cena wants to sweep but no luck.
Banton won't allow Cena to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Banton is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Cena has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Banton is looking to defend but Cena has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Banton! Cena pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Banton taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Cena!
John Cena took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: JF 14 - Jung vs Baba
Date: Nov 06, 2024

#R1#
Legend shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jacobs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Legend sprawls and moves away.
Legend shoots in for a takedown but Jacobs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Legend stuffs the takedown.
Jacobs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jacobs wants it to stay on the feet.
Jacobs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Xzavier Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sigandi Legend.
Legend shoots in for a double leg but Jacobs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Legend tries to sprawl but Jacobs drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jacobs lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jacobs working Legend over with strikes.
Legend is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jacobs scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jacobs is looking to advance position but Legend won't allow it.
Jacobs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jacobs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jacobs controlling the pace. #T1#
Legend misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SU#
Jacobs stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Legend to get to his feet.
Jacobs darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Legend counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Legend trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jacobs is trying to control the position but Legend postures up.
Jacobs managing to control the position.
Legend trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Legend working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Jacobs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Legend loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Legend has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jacobs pulls Legend in close to prevent any damage.
Jacobs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jacobs wants to sweep but no luck.
Jacobs is controlling Legend's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legend lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Legend content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Legend postures up. #SUB#
Jacobs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Legend's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #CUT2#It looks like Xzavier Jacobs has been cut.
Legend is looking to work some ground and pound but Jacobs has wrist control.
Legend scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jacobs wants to stand but Legend is controlling the position.
Legend keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jacobs's head.
Legend lands a couple of digs.
Legend forces his way into half guard.
Jacobs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Legend scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jacobs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Legend. #T4#
Legend is thwarting Jacobs's attempts to control the position.
Jacobs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Legend scores with a couple of nice shots.
Legend wants to pass the guard but Jacobs is defending well.
Legend slips a nice elbow through Jacobs's hands, connecting with Jacobs's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Legend.
Legend throwing shots but Jacobs is blocking nicely.
Jacobs wants to control but Legend is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jacobs is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legend lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Legend working Jacobs over with strikes.
Jacobs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sigandi Legend will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Xzavier Jacobs's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
No luck for Jacobs with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Jacobs gets caught flat footed, as Legend shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jacobs is trying to keep Legend in close.
Jacobs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Legend lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Legend trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jacobs manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T1#
Legend trying to strike off his back.
Legend avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Legend trying to keep a closed guard but Jacobs is proving a slippery customer.
Jacobs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jacobs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Legend is keeping the position for now.
Legend keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully.
Jacobs stays in close to Legend's body and controls the position.
Jacobs won't allow Legend to sweep him here.
Legend is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Legend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jacobs stands and throws Legend's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Legend is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jacobs connects with a decent elbow.
Jacobs trying to control the position but Legend is working away.
Jacobs lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Legend wants to control but Jacobs postures up.
Legend manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jacobs's best efforts.
Legend is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Jacobs is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Legend defends it well.
Jacobs trying to mount his opponent but Legend defends it.
Jacobs keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Jacobs throwing shots but Legend is blocking nicely.
Legend punching from the bottom.
Jacobs trying to control from half guard but Legend is working away.
Legend landing a few short strikes. #SUB#
Jacobs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Legend doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jacobs.
Legend punching from the bottom.
Legend tries to roll over but Jacobs keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Legend looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jacobs wants to control but Legend is keeping him busy.
Legend trying to hold on to Jacobs's head to control him but Jacobs postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Legend shoots for a takedown but Jacobs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown but Legend shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jacobs.
Jacobs connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Legend some visible discomfort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacobs lands a few punches from side control.
Legend is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jacobs in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jacobs working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xzavier Jacobs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Xzavier Jacobs's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Jacobs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Legend feints the counter takedown.
Jacobs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Legend has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Jacobs counters with a shoot takedown. Legend fights it but they end up in guard.
Legend striking off his back but it's not causing Jacobs any problems.
Jacobs content to stall in guard here.
Legend trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend wants to sweep but no luck.
Legend trying to strike off his back.
Legend takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Legend controls Jacobs momentarily but Jacobs frees himself.
Jacobs looking to pass the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1#
Jacobs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Legend keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jacobs shoots in looking for a takedown but Legend manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jacobs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xzavier Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Legend scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Jacobs sneaks out the side door and pushes Legend away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jacobs shoots in looking for a takedown but Legend manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jacobs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jacobs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Legend.
Jacobs fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Legend misses with a takedown attempt - Jacobs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Jacobs throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Legend tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jacobs is in Legend's guard.
Xzavier Jacobs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Legend keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully.
Jacobs tries to free his leg and advance position but Legend is retaining full guard.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Legend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Legend throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Legend 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.
Jacobs is stalling in the full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jacobs trying to control but Legend is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jacobs throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Legend counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Legend working over Jacobs with some ground and pound. Jacobs looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jacobs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Legend.
Jacobs has his hands clasped together around Legend's back. He's all about the action.
Jacobs is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Legend working the head and body with strikes.
Jacobs is trying to get back to full guard.
Legend landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jacobs is refusing to be controlled, as Legend sits in half guard.
Jacobs wants to get back to full guard.
Legend scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jacobs wants to control but Legend is keeping busy and won't allow it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xzavier Jacobs!

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