Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2025

#R1##TD#
Nelson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Jacobs throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD#
Nelson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jacobs manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jacobs stops Nelson from passing to mount.
Jacobs is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SUB#
Nelson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Jacobs tries to buck Nelson off but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson is trying to move to mount but Jacobs reverses beautifully and ends up in Nelson's guard.
Jacobs stands up over Nelson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jacobs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
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. Oh but Nelson is tightening it up a little... Jacobs has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jacobs reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jacobs taps out! Nice BJJ there by Nelson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jump Nelson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2025

#R1#
Santos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Santos duly obliges.
Santos stuffs the takedown attempt from Makhachev. Makhachev gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Makhachev does no damage.
Santos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Santos connects with a looping right hand.
A nice combination there by Santos. #CL2#
Santos moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Makhachev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Santos is looking to slow Makhachev down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Santos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Makhachev takes a knee right on the jaw!
Makhachev tries to circle away but Santos has him pinned against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Makhachev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Santos landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Santos. #BC2#
Santos breaks the clinch.
Santos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Makhachev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Giovanni Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makhachev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Santos defends well and Makhachev ends up having to push Santos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Makhachev is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Santos rushes Makhachev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Santos landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC2#
Santos breaks from the clinch.
Santos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Santos clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Santos takes the fight into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Santos. #T2#
Santos lands an elbow that stopped Makhachev in his tracks for a moment.
Santos lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Santos manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Santos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Santos. #BC2#
Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Santos with a knee to the head. #ROC2#Makhachev is rocked!
Makhachev takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oh Makhachev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santos lands a nice knee to the body.
Clinched against the cage, Santos lands a big elbow that drops Makhachev! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Makhachev is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giovanni Santos!
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: UFF Fight Night 4
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
Artu tries to clinch
and Banton counters with a series of strikes. Artu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Artu tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Banton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Artu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banton tries to free his leg and advance position but Artu is retaining full guard.
Banton wants to stand but Artu is controlling his posture from full guard.
Banton preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artu is working hard here to advance position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Banton throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T1#
Artu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Banton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Artu. #CL2#
Banton moves into the clinch successfully.
Artu is trying to drag Banton to the mat but Banton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Banton gets through Artu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Banton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Artu pinned against the cage. Artu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Banton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Artu pinned against the cage. Artu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2##CL#
Artu clinches.
Banton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wrank Artu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Banton.#BC2#
Banton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Artu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Artu jabs Banton right on the nose. Banton blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Artu gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banton is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Banton takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Artu tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Banton is looking for a sweep.
Banton is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Artu asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Banton takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T3#
Banton is not content to let Artu control the position.
Artu tries to score with some ground and pound. Banton controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Artu lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Banton down.
Artu creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#ROC#Banton is rocked!
Artu working the ground and pound from side control.
Banton is still in real trouble! Can Artu finish him?
Artu misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Banton seems to have recovered his senses.
Artu scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Banton to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Banton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Artu in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4#
Artu in side control, throwing shots but Banton defends.
Banton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Artu lands strikes from half guard.
Banton is trying to escape back to his feet but Artu uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Artu in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Banton is trying to improve his position.
Artu creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Artu cracks Banton with a big right hand but Banton just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Artu trying to control the action but Banton is working from the bottom.
Banton avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Artu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wrank Artu 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##CL2#
Banton gets a clinch.
Artu is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Banton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Banton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Artu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Artu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Artu scoring with some ground and pound.
Artu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Banton on the ground.#SUB2#
Banton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Banton working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artu scoring with some ground and pound.
Artu throws a big elbow that misses. #T1##SUB2#
Banton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Artu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Banton has momentary wrist control but Artu slips an elbow through the middle.
Artu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Artu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Artu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Artu trying to control but Banton is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Banton has his foot on Artu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Artu works his way back into a safe position though.
Artu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Banton trying to control the position.
Artu 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. #T2#
Banton is looking to stand up but Artu isn't so interested in that idea.
Artu lands a couple of digs.
Banton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Banton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Artu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Banton keeping moving, preventing Artu from controlling successfully.
Banton throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Artu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Banton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Artu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Artu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Artu connects with a couple of short punches.
Banton wants to stand up but Artu is controlling him.
Artu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Artu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Banton keeping moving, preventing Artu from controlling successfully.
Banton is trying to control the position but Artu postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Banton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Artu manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Artu tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Banton trying to control but Artu is working from the bottom.
Banton throws a big right hand that misses.
Banton wants to stand but Artu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Artu keeping moving, preventing Banton from controlling successfully.
Artu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banton can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banton is looking to stand up but Artu won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wrank Artu dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Artu gets a takedown into half guard.
Artu is nestled in close to Banton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Banton is trying to stand.
Banton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Artu.
Banton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Artu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Banton wants to control but Artu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Artu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Artu scores with a big shot! Banton's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Banton! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wrank Artu!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Wrank Artu made sure he mentioned Going The Distance, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2025

#R1#
Asakura misses with a lunging right hand
and Banton counters with a three punch combo that has Asakura backing up. Asakura nods at Banton to acknowledge the strikes.
Asakura looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Banton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #ROC#Asakura is rocked!
Banton lands with a big left! Asakura is wobbled badly! Banton comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Asakura to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2025

#R1#
Memphis shoots in and drives through. Jacobs sprawls well.
Memphis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jacobs takes a step back to recover. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jacobs.
Jacobs creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jacobs scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jacobs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Jacobs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Memphis is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Jacobs working away.
Memphis tries to improve position but can't.
Jacobs working away.
Memphis tries to bench press Jacobs off him but Jacobs keeps the position. #SUB#
Jacobs looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jacobs is looking to take a break and control but Memphis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Memphis struggling a bit here.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jacobs lands some shots froms side control.
Memphis tries to bench press Jacobs off him but Jacobs keeps the position.
Jacobs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Memphis on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jacobs works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jacobs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Jacobs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Memphis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jacobs working the head with strikes. #T3#
Jacobs lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jacobs lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jacobs trying to control the position but Memphis is working away.
Memphis prevents Jacobs from moving into mount.
Jacobs grinds an elbow into Memphis's temple.
Jacobs in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jacobs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Memphis is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Memphis manages to get back to half guard.
Memphis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Memphis.
Memphis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jacobs manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Jacobs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Memphis is one step ahead there.
Jacobs controls Memphis momentarily but Memphis frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacobs keeping moving, preventing Memphis from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xzavier Jacobs dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Memphis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Memphis stuns Jacobs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Memphis dives in for a single leg takedown but Jacobs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Jacobs shoots in and bounces Memphis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jacobs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Memphis's guard.
Xzavier Jacobs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Memphis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Jacobs is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Memphis taking some punishment here, with Jacobs in his half guard. #T1#
Jacobs slips a nice elbow through Memphis's hands, connecting with Memphis's forehead.
Jacobs working the head and body with strikes.
Memphis wants to improve his position but Jacobs is controlling well.
Jacobs takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Memphis is breathing heavily.
Jacobs winds up and cracks Memphis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Memphis is trying to control but can't.
Jacobs working the head and body with strikes.
Jacobs drops an elbow to the side of Memphis's head.
Memphis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jacobs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jacobs's back!#T2#
Jacobs trying to control the hands but Memphis won't let him.
Well, with Memphis on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Jacobs is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Jacobs can't escape the position.
Jacobs is trying to stand back up. #T3##SUB2#
Memphis has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Jacobs is in real trouble here. Memphis gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Jacobs is tapping out! Memphis wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yuri Memphis!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2025

#R1#
Makhachev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Page counter with a right hand.
Page is breathing heavily.
Makhachev with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Page counter with a right hand.
Page scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Makhachev tries for a takedown but Page circles away easily
and Makhachev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Page stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Page wants it to stay on the feet.
Michael Page has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Makhachev.
Makhachev throws a big shot that misses.
Makhachev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Page is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Page slaps away a takedown attempt from Makhachev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Makhachev takes one to the chin there.
Page throws a right and a left that Makhachev avoids nicely.
Makhachev closes the distance and clinches up with Page, looking for a takedown. Makhachev pushes Page against the cage but Page circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Makhachev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Makhachev tries to clinch but Page moves out of range.
Makhachev shoots and misses
enabling Page to counter with a crisp jab.
Makhachev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Makhachev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Page can pounce on him.
A shot to the liver by Page. Beautiful body shot.
Makhachev is looking to clinch.
Page tried to counter with a leg kick but Makhachev avoided it.
Makhachev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Page looks to land a combination. Makhachev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Makhachev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Page is fending him off so far but Makhachev persists. Nope, Page circles away and we're back to standing.
Page seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Makhachev misses with a series of wild punches.
Michael Page is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Makhachev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Page on his heels. He'll look to pass Page's guard now, I'm sure.

Page manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makhachev tries to clinch up.
Makhachev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Page tries to avoid it but Makhachev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Page to the ground. Page escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Makhachev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Makhachev goes for a double leg but Page avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Page continues to drive forward.
Makhachev tries for a takedown but Page circles away easily
and Page cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Page lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Page jabs at Makhachev's body.
Some wild striking there from Page.
Makhachev misses with a combination
and Page connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Makhachev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Page pinned against the cage. Page gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Page is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Makhachev has his takedown stuffed
and Page counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Page works Makhachev's body with a nice hook.
Makhachev tries for a takedown but Page circles away easily
and Page counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Page scores with a decent looking hook.
Makhachev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Page to score with a decent uppercut.
Page throws a nice looking combination but Makhachev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Makhachev shoots in and bounces Page off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Page keeping moving, preventing Makhachev from controlling successfully. #T4#
Makhachev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Makhachev trying to control the position from guard on top but Page is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makhachev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Makhachev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Makhachev stopping the sweep attempt from Page.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Page dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Makhachev.
Makhachev checks a leg kick nicely.
Makhachev tries for a takedown but Page circles away easily
and Page counters with a stiff right hand.
Page displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Makhachev.
Michael Page has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Makhachev.
Makhachev shoots in but Page avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Page lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makhachev fails with the takedown.#T1#
Makhachev misses with a double jab
and Page counters with a series of strikes. Makhachev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Makhachev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Makhachev closes the distance and clinches up with Page, looking for a takedown. Makhachev pushes Page against the cage but Page circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Makhachev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Page makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Page!
Page is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Makhachev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Makhachev checks a leg kick nicely.
Page 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.
Makhachev fails with the takedown.
Page is looking for a counter combo.
Makhachev shoots and misses
and Page connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Page's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Page duly obliges. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Page dodges the punch combination from Makhachev.
A quick step to the side and Page tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Page swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Makhachev.
Page scores with a hook to the body. Makhachev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Makhachev misses with a wild combination.
Page throws a counter high kick but Makhachev was just alert enough to avoid it.
Page cracks a nice hook into Makhachev's ribs.
Makhachev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Page sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Page swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Makhachev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Makhachev shoots in but Page avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Michael Page is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Page looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Makhachev tries for a takedown but Page sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Page lands with a nice body punch.
Page staying out of range there.
Makhachev needs to keep his hands up - Page had a free shot at his head there.
Makhachev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Michael Page is winning the standup battle so far.
Page lands a high kick!
Makhachev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Page connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Page lands a nice shot to the body.
Makhachev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Page counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Makhachev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Page connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Page lands a jab.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Page swings for the body but Makhachev moves out of range.
Page displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Makhachev.
Page seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Makhachev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Makhachev fails with the takedown
and Page cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A cross from Page lands.
Page works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Makhachev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Page is fending him off so far but Makhachev persists. Nope, Page circles away and we're back to standing.
Page scores with a hook to the body. Makhachev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice takedown defense from Page. No joy for Makhachev on that attempt.
Page swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Makhachev tries to move into range but Page moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Page dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Makhachev tries to clinch up but Page circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Makhachev.
Page throws a big counter combination but Makhachev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Makhachev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Page sprawls well initially but Makhachev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Page trying to control from the bottom.
Makhachev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Makhachev is keen to just control but Page is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhachev is thwarting Page's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Makhachev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Page is just riding it out for now. Makhachev eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Makhachev is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Page keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makhachev is trying to control. Page wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Page listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Page thows a leg kick but Makhachev checks it #TD2#
and Makhachev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Page!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Makhachev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Page has escaped the position, nice work there.
Page on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Makhachev trying to control the action but Page is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Makhachev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Page is not content to let Makhachev control the position.
Page is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Islam Makhachev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Page has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Page!
Michael Page bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2025

#R1#
Delaghomba closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#It looks like Xzavier Jacobs has been cut.
Jacobs misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jacobs takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jacobs takes one on the button.
Delaghomba throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jacobs takes a kick to the side of the head.
Delaghomba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Delaghomba moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#Jacobs is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delaghomba thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jacobs if he has to take too many more of those.
Biete Delaghomba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delaghomba lands a jab to Jacobs's midsection.
Delaghomba throws a one two combo.
Oh Jacobs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jacobs drops his hands momentarily. Delaghomba doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Jacobs staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Jacobs doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Biete Delaghomba!
Our winner, Biete Delaghomba, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2025

#R1#
Pratt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pratt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #KD#
Pratt lands a big head kick that sends Makhachev tumbling to the mat! Pratt takes a step backwards and waves Makhachev back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Makhachev is rocked!
Pratt lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Makhachev - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Pratt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neil Pratt!
An out of breath and clearly excited Neil Pratt thanked HARDTACK 160Q (Lowest price in Vegas) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Islam Makhachev was interviewed post fight and said 'I wanna thank my opponent for fighting me and I can't wait to fight you again brother'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2025

#R1#
Farooq shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jacobs but Jacobs pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Farooq closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Farooq tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Farooq has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jacobs can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Farooq is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Jacobs is trying to escape and Farooq transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Jacobs is forced to tap! Nice work there by Farooq! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ali Farooq!
Ali Farooq thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2025

#R1#
Asakura throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Banton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Banton avoids the body shot from Asakura.
Asakura misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Banton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Banton plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Banton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asakura.
Banton lands with an uppercut that bounces Asakura off the cage and back into range.
Asakura catches Banton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Asakura moves into range and clinches up with Banton.
Banton tries for a takedown but Asakura manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Asakura breaks the clinch.
Banton throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Asakura counters by moving into the clinch.
Banton tries to circle away but Asakura has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Asakura lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Banton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Banton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Asakura cracks a nice hook into Banton's ribs.
A head kick misses from Banton. #CL2#
Asakura moves into the clinch successfully.
Asakura missing with knees to the body.
Banton letting Asakura take a breather here.
Banton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Asakura just stands there and leans against the cage.
Banton is trying to break free.
Banton tries to pull guard but Asakura holds him up against the cage and eventually Banton drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Banton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asakura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Banton fails to pull guard.
Banton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Asakura to keep the fight standing.
Banton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Banton is trying to drag Asakura to the mat but Asakura just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Asakura dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asakura misses with 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. #T3##CL2#
Asakura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Banton, pushing him back against the cage.
Banton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Asakura fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Banton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asakura throws a sloppy head kick
and Banton counters with a series of strikes. Asakura will be more careful next time no doubt.
Asakura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asakura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banton appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Asakura moves into the clinch successfully.
Asakura keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Banton's efforts to push away.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Asakura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##CL2#
Asakura moves into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Asakura. #BC2#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asakura drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Banton misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Asakura clinches with his opponent.
Banton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Banton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Banton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Banton is trying to push Asakura away but Asakura has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Banton is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Asakura dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Asakura blocks a head kick by Banton.
Asakura lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Asakura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banton misses with a two punch combination.
Asakura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Banton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Banton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Asakura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Banton. That did some damage!
Nice uppercut there from Banton.
Banton throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Asakura moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banton wants to get back to striking at distance but Asakura won't allow it.
Asakura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Asakura is struggling to control the position.
Asakura misses with a knee strike. #T1#
Banton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Asakura connects with a nasty looking knee right to Banton's face. #CUT2#It looks like Jimmy Banton has been cut.#BC2#
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asakura misses with a head kick.
As Asakura backs away, Banton returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Banton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asakura steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Banton.
Jimmy Banton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asakura wants to clinch but Banton slips to the side
and Banton counters with a series of strikes. Asakura will be more careful next time no doubt.
Asakura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Asakura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banton throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Banton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Banton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Banton throws a right and a left that Asakura avoids nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banton swinging wildly here.
As Banton backs off Asakura throws a huge counter combo but Banton manages to avoid it all.
Asakura misses with a right hand
and Banton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab by Banton.#CL2#
Asakura pushes Banton up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Banton misses.
Banton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Asakura counters with a straight right hand.#T3##CL2#
Asakura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Banton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Banton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Banton fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Banton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asakura taking a breather.#BC2#
Asakura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banton misses with a head kick.
Banton throws a sloppy head kick and Asakura moves out of range easily.
Asakura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banton.
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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Banton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Asakura manages to break the clinch.
Jimmy Banton is winning the standup battle so far.
Banton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asakura throws a combination that misses
and Banton counters with a series of strikes. Asakura will be more careful next time no doubt.
Banton throws a series of strikes that have Asakura backpedaling.
Asakura is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Banton rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Asakura closes the distance and clinches.
Asakura prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Banton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Banton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Asakura forces Banton back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Asakura breaks from the clinch.
Banton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asakura.
Asakura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Banton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A combination from Banton does no damage.
Banton throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura 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.#CL2#
Asakura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Banton, pushing him back against the cage.
Asakura is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T1#
Asakura pressing his opponent against the cage.
Banton jumps guard but Asakura turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Banton tries to break the clinch but Asakura is controlling the position.
Asakura lands an uppercut.
Banton fails to pull guard. #BC#
Banton breaks the clinch.
Asakura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kai Asakura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A head kick by Asakura misses
and Banton counters with a three punch combo that has Asakura backing up. Asakura nods at Banton to acknowledge the strikes.
Asakura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banton scores with a three punch combo! #ROC#Asakura is rocked!
Asakura misses with a double jab
and Banton counters with a left and a right that stings Asakura.
Asakura is still on wobbly legs! Can Banton finish him?#CL2#
Asakura instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banton is trying to break the clinch but Asakura has him pressed against the cage.
Kai Asakura seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Asakura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Banton avoids it.
Banton lands a nice knee to the body.
Asakura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Banton looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Banton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banton tries to pull guard but Asakura holds him up against the cage and eventually Banton drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Banton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Banton tries to keep at a distance but Asakura has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banton connects with a high kick. #T3#
Banton lands a brutal head kick. Asakura looks out on his feet and Banton throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2025

#R1##TD#
King darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Makhachev tries to kick King off but King keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Makhachev works his way to full guard. Good work.
King is breathing heavily.
Makhachev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in King's guard. #REVB#
Makhachev wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makhachev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Makhachev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SU2#
Makhachev stands up and beckons King to his feet. #T1##TD2#
Makhachev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Makhachev works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Makhachev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on King's face as Makhachev controls the position.
King knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Makhachev on the ground.#T2##SUB2#
Makhachev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, King has escaped the position, nice work there.
Makhachev taking a breather here.
Makhachev is putting a hurting on King here, landing some big shots from side control.
Makhachev looks up at the clock and then as King takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Makhachev smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SUB2#
Makhachev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King prevents Makhachev from moving into mount.
King on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if King tries to get out of the position.#T3#
King tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Makhachev presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Makhachev is in the full mount, landing strikes. #SUB2#
Makhachev 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 Makhachev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Islam Makhachev!
A victorious Islam Makhachev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2025

#R1#
Sutton connects with a high kick.
Sutton throws a head kick that misses.
Sutton just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBanton.
Banton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sutton misses with a wild combination.
Sutton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Sutton does no damage.
It looked like Banton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Banton connects with a right hand. Sutton shakes it off.
Sutton throws a head kick that misses.
Sutton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banton moves out of range of the body kick from Sutton.
Banton scores with a head kick.
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!
Sutton fails to land with a series of punches.
Banton is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Banton throws a head kick that misses
and Sutton counters with a leg kick.
A head kick by Banton misses
and Sutton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sutton lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Banton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Banton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sutton ducks right into an uppercut from Banton.
Sutton lands a slapping body shot.
Sutton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banton.
Banton throws a one two combo.
Sutton scores with a head kick.
Banton moves out of range as Sutton throws a body kick.
Sutton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banton. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sutton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sutton tests Banton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Banton plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick by Sutton misses
and Banton counters with a series of strikes. Sutton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sutton throws a sloppy head kick
and Banton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banton goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC#Sutton is rocked!
Banton misses with a few strikes there.
Sutton is still on wobbly legs! Can Banton finish him?
Banton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sutton throws a sloppy body shot
and Banton counters with a left right combination that sends Sutton crashing to the mat - Banton wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Sutton out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Banton!
Jimmy Banton tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Sutton misses with a looping left.
Banton appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice straight punches there by Sutton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sutton.
Banton lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sutton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sutton can pounce on him.
Banton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sutton on the side of the head.
A head kick from Banton lands but Sutton takes it in his stride.
Sutton lands a jab-cross combination.
Banton misses with a head kick.
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!
Sutton throws a sloppy head kick
and Banton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sutton lands with a nice body kick.
Sutton closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Sutton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sutton closes the distance but Banton moves to the side
and Banton counters with a right hand to the body.
Sutton avoids the head kick by Banton.
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.
Banton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Banton tries to keep at a distance but Sutton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sutton prevents the takedown attempt.
Sutton is struggling to control the position.
Sutton tries to work over Banton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Banton has Sutton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sutton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Banton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sutton 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. #ES#
Banton manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sutton scores with a nice body kick.
Banton swats away the attempt to clinch by Sutton.#CL2#
Sutton has Banton up against the cage in a clinch. #T3#
Sutton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sutton scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Sutton breaks from the clinch.
Banton misses with a double jab.
Banton tries to bum rush Sutton with a series of wild strikes but Sutton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sutton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banton avoids a kick to the body.
Sutton tries to clinch up
and Banton counters with a series of strikes. Sutton will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Banton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Slade Sutton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sutton throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Banton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Banton. #BC2#
Sutton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sutton misses with a hook
and Banton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banton thumps Sutton with a low kick.#CL2#
Sutton moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Sutton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Sutton.
Banton blocks a head kick by Sutton.
Banton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
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 Jimmy Banton will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Sutton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banton circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Banton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sutton.
Banton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Banton slips under a jab.
Banton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sutton misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Sutton.
Banton throws a quick counter head kick but Sutton was just out of range.
Sutton throws a head kick that misses
and Banton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sutton thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sutton throws out a powerful jab.
Sutton misses with a body kick.
Sutton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sutton pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Sutton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Banton in his tracks.
The crowd cheers as Banton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sutton doesn't seem phased though.
Sutton throws the kick towards the body but Banton avoids it.
Sutton misses with the combination.
Banton throws a head kick that Sutton semi-blocks.
Sutton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jimmy Banton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sutton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Sutton looks to land a body kick but Banton moved away.
A head kick from Banton lands but Sutton takes it in his stride. #ROC#Sutton is rocked!
Banton throws a head kick that Sutton semi-blocks.
Sutton is still on wobbly legs! Can Banton finish him?
Banton drops Sutton with a naaaaasty hook - Sutton is in real trouble here! Banton dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Banton!
A less than humble Jimmy Banton misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Jacobs with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Gaspar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gaspar lands an elbow that stopped Jacobs in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Xzavier Jacobs has been cut.
A body shot lands from Gaspar.
Gaspar presses Jacobs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Gaspar.
Gaspar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gaspar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gaspar gets through Jacobs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Gaspar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gaspar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jacobs.
Jacobs looks winded!
A body shot lands from Gaspar.
Gaspar connects with a knee to the head.
Gaspar lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Gaspar.
Gaspar cracks Jacobs with a nice body shot.
Gaspar lands a body shot.
Gaspar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gaspar lands a body punch.
Gaspar scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Gaspar. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Gaspar.
Gaspar cracks Jacobs with a nice body shot.
Gaspar scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Gaspar.
Nice body punch from Gaspar.
Gaspar lands a body punch.
Gaspar pushes Jacobs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Gaspar.
A right hook to the body lands for Gaspar.
Gaspar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gaspar is leaning against Jacobs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gaspar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jacobs or not.
A short uppercut from Gaspar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaspar scores with a shoulder strike.
Gaspar lands a nice shot to the body.
Gaspar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gaspar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jacobs backwards.
Gaspar pushes Jacobs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Jacobs is rocked!#T2#
Gaspar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jacobs.
Jacobs is still on wobbly legs! Can Gaspar finish him?
Gaspar creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Jacobs with a big uppercut! Jacobs tries to clinch up but Gaspar pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Jacobs to the mat! Jacobs covers up and Gaspar unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pablo Gaspar!
Pablo Gaspar managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HARDTACK 160Q, into his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Kari Petursson cracks Makhachev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Makhachev.
Makhachev wants to control but Kari Petursson is keeping him busy.
Makhachev works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kari Petursson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Makhachev is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Makhachev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kari Petursson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Makhachev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Kari Petursson pushes Makhachev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Makhachev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SU2#
Makhachev stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Makhachev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kari Petursson cracks a nice hook into Makhachev's ribs.
Kari Petursson lands a jab to Makhachev's midsection.
Makhachev tries for a takedown but Kari Petursson circles away easily
and Kari Petursson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kari Petursson with a nice cross.#T2#
Kari Petursson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kari Petursson digs a good body shot into Makhachev's ribs.
Makhachev looks winded!
Kari Petursson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Makhachev leaves his chin hanging out and Kari Petursson seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Makhachev crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dagur Kari Petursson!
Dagur Kari Petursson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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: 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!

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