Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Toto gets caught flat footed, as Adriaanse shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Adriaanse tries to free his leg and advance position but Toto is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Adriaanse throws a sloppy strike and Toto has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Adriaanse is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Toto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toot Toto!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2025

#R1#
A head kick misses from Santiago. #TD2#
Strydom drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Strydom lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Strydom working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Santiago's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strydom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strydom working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Strydom wants to pass the guard but Santiago is keeping the position.
Santiago seems keen to control Strydom's posture.
Santiago is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Santiago lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Strydom has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Strydom is looking for a sweep. Santiago is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Santiago not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Strydom landing rabbit punches to the side of Santiago's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Santiago throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strydom tries to get to full guard but Santiago has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Strydom looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Strydom tries to roll over but Santiago keeps him under control.
Santiago thows a huge punch but Strydom dodges it nicely.
Santiago winds up and cracks Strydom with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Strydom works his way to full guard. Good work.
Strydom is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Santiago is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Strydom scores with a couple of nice shots.
Strydom scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Strydom is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Santiago reverses the position - he's now on top in Strydom's guard.
Santiago working some strikes from top position.
Strydom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santiago works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Strydom is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Strydom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Santiago's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Santiago's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strydom is not going to allow Santiago to sit and survive in this position.
Strydom lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Santiago is really stuck here.
Strydom lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Santiago. #ROC2#Santiago is rocked!
Strydom lands shots to the head and Santiago turtles up! The ref has seen enough and stops the fight! This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mpho Strydom!
During a confident post fight interview, Mpho Strydom thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2025

#R1#
Southam throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Southam throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Butler darts in looking for a takedown but Southam gets double underhooks and turns Butler into the cage.
Southam tries to land a knee to the head but Butler blocks with his arms.
Southam throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Butlers head.
Southam tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Butler jumps guard but Southam turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A knee to the head by Southam.
Southam unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Southam's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Southam's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Southam crunches a lovely knee into Butler's ribcage.
Butler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximo Butler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Southam connects with a nasty looking knee right to Butler's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Southam landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Southam scores with a knee to the head.
Butler tries to pull guard but Southam won't allow it.
Southam utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Southam landing knees to the body.
Butler jumps guard but Southam stands there with Butler around his waist. Butler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Butler is trying to pull guard but Southam has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Southam with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Southam. #ROC2#Butler is rocked!
Butler takes an elbow to the temple.
Oh Butler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Southam stalling.
Southam lands a nice uppercut.
Southam working the clinch nicely. Butler is working for position but Southam cracks him with a big knee to the head! Butler crumples up against the cage and Southam lands two more shots before the ref can save Butler! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Koda Southam!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2025

#R1#
Onigawa fails with a takedown attempt.
Woodward drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Onigawa defends it well.#TD2#
Onigawa gets caught flat footed, as Woodward shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Onigawa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Woodward throwing strikes from guard but Onigawa blocks nicely. #SUB#
Onigawa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Woodward lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Onigawa keeping moving, preventing Woodward from controlling successfully.
Woodward working some strikes from top position.
Onigawa being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Onigawa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Woodward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Onigawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woodward stands up over Onigawa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Woodward working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Onigawa's head.
Woodward connects with a couple of short punches.
Woodward throws a strike but Onigawa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Woodward wants to stand and escape but Onigawa is having none of it.
Woodward can't keep his opponent in guard - Onigawa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Woodward wants to get back to full guard.
Onigawa trying to pass the guard but Woodward defending well.
Woodward wants to improve his position but Onigawa is controlling well. #T3#
Woodward is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Woodward really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Onigawa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Woodward misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Woodward is looking for a sweep. Onigawa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Woodward is defending against the submission attempts here by Onigawa.
Onigawa is pressing down on Woodward's thigh, looking to free his foot. Woodward is holding on for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Onigawa's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Onigawa is looking for a kimura here.
Onigawa is pressing down on Woodward's thigh, looking to free his foot. Woodward is holding on for now. #T4#
Woodward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Woodward trying to control here. #SUB#
Onigawa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Woodward is defending against the submission attempts here by Onigawa.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Woodward can do anything to dispel that myth.
Onigawa passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Onigawa is trying to take his opponent's back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tatsura Onigawa dominated that round.
That's time! Onigawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Woodward misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Onigawa shoots in looking for a takedown. Woodward tries to sprawl out of it but Onigawa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Woodward manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Woodward changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Onigawa tries to keep at a distance but Woodward has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Onigawa is fighting off a takedown attempt but Woodward is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Onigawa to the mat. Onigawa regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Onigawa wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Woodward looking to score a takedown here. Onigawa is defending well but Woodward drives through and ends up in Onigawa's guard.
Onigawa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Onigawa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Woodward throws a big elbow that misses.
Woodward cracks Onigawa with a solid left hand.
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!#SUB#
Onigawa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Woodward wants to control from the top but Onigawa keeps moving.
Tatsura Onigawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Woodward works over Onigawa with some ground and pound from guard.
Woodward working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Woodward distracts Onigawa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Woodward must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Onigawa has his foot on Woodward's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Woodward works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Woodward stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Onigawa throws up his legs and catches Woodward in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Woodward tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Onigawa! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tatsura Onigawa!

Event: IFA 16: Bar Brawl
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1##CL#
Southam has managed to clinch.
Southam gets underhooks to prevent Williams's takedown attempt.
Williams takes a knee right on the jaw!
Williams is looking for a takedown.
Williams changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Southam fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Koda Southam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tin Williams.
Southam moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Southam scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Southam leaves Williams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Williams shoots for a takedown but Southam saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Southam fails in his attempt to clinch.
Williams is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Southam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Southam darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.
Williams wants a takedown but no success here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Williams tries for a takedown but Southam manages to get underhooks.
Southam misses with a knee to the head.
Southam missing with knees to the body.
Southam lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Williams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Southam pulls his leg out and moves away.
Southam slaps away a takedown attempt from Williams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Williams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Southam is fending him off so far but Williams persists. Nope, Southam circles away and we're back to standing.
Southam scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Southam lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Williams backs up against the cage. #ROC#Williams is rocked!
Southam drops Williams with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Williams! Southam dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koda Southam!
Koda Southam is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: Hopkin's Girl Loves Owen Wall
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Nix connects with a crisp jab.
Woodward takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD#
Woodward looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Nix actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Woodward connects with a nice short shot to Nix's temple.
Woodward looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nix is trying to maintain the position but Woodward is very close to passing his half guard.
Woodward throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Nix actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Woodward there.
Woodward is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Woodward is thwarting Nix's attempts to control the position.
Woodward lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Woodward slips a nice elbow through Nix's hands, connecting with Nix's forehead.
Woodward is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Woodward knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nix on the ground.
Woodward seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Woodward 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.
Nix wants to improve his position but Woodward is controlling well.
Woodward lands with a punch from half guard.
Woodward is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nix is looking to control Woodward's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nix avoid being mounted?
Woodward is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Woodward working over Nix with some ground and pound. Nix looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Woodward seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nix does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Woodward landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Nix looking for submissions off his back.
Nix taking some punishment here, with Woodward in his half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nix is not content to let Woodward control the position.
Woodward lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Woodward lands a nice short elbow.
Woodward slips a nice elbow through Nix's hands, connecting with Nix's forehead.#ROC#Nix is rocked!
Woodward working the head and body with strikes.
Nix is still in real trouble! Can Woodward finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woodward lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Nix! More strikes land and this one is all over! Woodward jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Woodward!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Brescht misses with a takedown #TD#
and Santiago counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Brescht is refusing to be controlled, as Santiago sits in half guard.
Santiago scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brescht trying to control here.
Santiago takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brescht regains full guard. Nicely done.
Santiago loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Santiago knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brescht on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago throws a big elbow that misses.
Santiago is fighting to break Brescht's control of his arms but Brescht is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Santiago drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brescht dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Brescht sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Santiago keeping moving, preventing Brescht from controlling successfully.
Santiago looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santiago working a defensive guard here.
Santiago wants to improve his position but instead Brescht has moved into half guard. #SU2#
Brescht decides to stand and escape the position.
Brescht throws a wild body kick that Santiago sees coming a mile off.
Santiago tries to clinch but Brescht is having none of it.
Brescht is trying hard to land a takedown here. Santiago sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Brescht shoots in but Santiago avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tyshawn Santiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bern Brescht.
Brescht throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Santiago counters with a three punch combo that has Brescht backing up. Brescht nods at Santiago to acknowledge the strikes.
Santiago shoots in but Brescht avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Santiago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brescht.
Brescht displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Santiago.
Brescht throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Brescht moves into the clinch successfully.
Brescht tries to break the clinch but Santiago is controlling the position. #TD2#
Brescht drags the fight down to the ground. #T3#
Brescht trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Brescht looking for a guillotine here but Santiago defends easily.
Brescht seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santiago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brescht pulls Santiago in close to prevent any damage.
Brescht looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santiago is one step ahead there.
Santiago throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santiago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Santiago's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Santiago is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brescht is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brescht has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Santiago trying to keep a closed guard but Brescht is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Santiago holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brescht tries to free his leg and advance position but Santiago is retaining full guard.
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 Tyshawn Santiago will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Santiago keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Brescht has Santiago up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Santiago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brescht slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brescht shoots in for a takedown but Santiago shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Brescht rushes Santiago and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brescht is working for takedown but Santiago is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tyshawn Santiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bern Brescht.
A frustrated look appears on Brescht's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brescht stops a takedown attempt from Santiago.
Brescht scores with a shot to the side of Santiago's head.
Santiago jumps guard but Brescht turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Brescht displaying some good clinch control by pressing Santiago up against the cage.
Santiago tries to pull guard but Brescht won't allow it.
Brescht is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Santiago is defending well for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Santiago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santiago shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brescht pinned against the cage. Brescht gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brescht throws a head kick that misses.
Brescht lands a jab-cross combination. #T2#
Santiago throws a series of punches but Brescht avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Santiago gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brescht is working for takedown but Santiago is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brescht blocks an elbow strike.
Brescht wants a takedown but no success here.
Brescht is breathing heavily.
Brescht wants to break free but Santiago has control. #TD#
Santiago jumps guard.
Brescht postures up.
Brescht controls from within his opponent's guard.
Santiago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brescht is one step ahead there. #T3#
Santiago is working hard here to advance position.
Santiago pulls Brescht in close to prevent any damage.
Santiago is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Santiago looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Brescht. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brescht dodges the punch combination from Santiago.
Tyshawn Santiago is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Brescht does no damage.
As Brescht tries to get set, Santiago tries to push him back and clinch up but Brescht manages to avoid the attempt.
Santiago defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brescht.
Brescht tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Santiago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Brescht looks to move away, Santiago throws a big counter combo but Brescht just gets out of the way.
Tyshawn Santiago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brescht fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santiago shoots in but no luck this time.
Brescht misses with a body shot. #TD#
Santiago fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brescht to the ground. Santiago is now in Brescht's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santiago throws a strike but Brescht rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Santiago tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santiago keeping moving, preventing Brescht from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bern Brescht will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Santiago misses with a double jab
and Brescht counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santiago shoots for a double leg takedown but Brescht sprawls well. He's pushed Santiago's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Santiago misses with the body kick
and Brescht cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Brescht clinches with his opponent.
Brescht is trying to pull guard but Santiago turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Santiago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santiago is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brescht.#ROC2#Santiago is rocked!
Santiago with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brescht makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oh Santiago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brescht goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Brescht looks to move away, Santiago throws a big counter combo but Brescht just gets out of the way.
Nice sprawl there from Santiago as Brescht shoots in.
Santiago changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Brescht misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tyshawn Santiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bern Brescht.
Santiago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santiago gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brescht counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Santiago badly! Brescht follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Santiago out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Brescht finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bern Brescht!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2025

#R1#
Malone throws a chopping leg kick but Toto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Toto is breathing heavily.
Malone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malone throws a hook to the side of Toto's head but Toto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Toto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Toto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Malone.
Toot Toto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malone doesn't manage to clinch there - Toto circles away.
Toto tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Malone manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
Malone shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Malone was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Malone trying to control the position but Toto is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T1#
Malone scoring with punches and elbows. #SU2#
Malone decides to stand back up. Malone steps back and let's Toto get back to his feet.
Malone pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Malone shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Malone showed some decent athleticism there.
Toto tries to kick Malone off in order to stand up. Malone Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Malone looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Malone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toto keeps working. #T2#
Toto is working to avoid the ground and pound but Malone connects with a decent elbow.
Toto is trying to escape the position but Malone is controlling the position.
Let's hope that Malone 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.
It looks like Malone might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
Malone is looking to take a break and control but Toto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Malone is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Toto looks calm but he's in trouble here. Malone gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Toto is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Malone lets go of the hold and Toto can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Malone!

Event: IFA 13: San Diego
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rocky Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Southam.
Southam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Southam looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Southam tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #TD2#
Johnson jumps into guard, dragging Southam to the mat.
Southam with a flurry of punches that miss.
Southam throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Johnson is working an open guard so Southam takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Southam.
Nice shot lands for Southam.
Southam throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily. #T1#
Southam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.#CL2#
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Johnson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Southam accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Southam throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Southam controlling from the top position.
Southam loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Johnson has Southam pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Southam got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Southam has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Southam postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Southam with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson pulls Southam in close to prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Southam accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Southam pushes his legs off easily.
Southam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Southam wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Southam throws Johnson to one side and escapes!
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Southam keeps it at a distance.
Southam seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Southam circles away quickly and effectively.
Southam is looking to counter with head kicks.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson unleashes a big counter combination but Southam bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Southam buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Southam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Southam sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johnson looks winded!#CL#
Southam darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Southam lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Southam misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Southam rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Southam scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Southam throws an elbow that misses.
Southam using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Southam with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Southam throws a knee to the head but misses.
Southam lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koda Southam dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Southam throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Southam is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Southam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Southam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson won't allow Southam to get back to his feet.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Southam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Southam keeps moving. #T1#
Johnson won't allow Southam to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Southam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Southam drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Southam tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice elbow from Southam. #CUT#It looks like Rocky Johnson has been cut.
Southam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Southam throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Southam tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Southam working Johnson over with knees to the body.
Southam wants to stall. #T2#
Southam connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
Southam misses with a knee strike.
Southam throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Southam lands a knee to the body. #TD#
Southam pulls guard successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES#
Southam uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Southam back into the cage.#TD2#
Johnson pulls guard effortlessly. #T3##SUB2#
Johnson working for a triangle but Southam defends it easily.
Southam is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.#SU#
Southam stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Southam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koda Southam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Johnson.
Southam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Johnson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Johnson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Southam.
Southam throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T4#
Southam slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Southam counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson misses with the body kick
and Southam counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Southam lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A punch combination from Southam misses.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Southam as he avoids it easily.
Southam throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL#
Southam darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Southam lands an elbow inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koda Southam dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rocky Johnson's cut.
That's time! Southam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
A good leg kick by Southam. #CL#
Southam has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Southam lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Southam lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Southam blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Koda Southam has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Southam tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Southam lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Southam gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Southam with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Southam misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Southam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Southam closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Koda Southam is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Southam lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Koda Southam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Johnson.
Southam displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Southam counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Southam darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Southam lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Southam with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Southam. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Southam tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Southam lands a nice uppercut.
Southam looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Southam is defending well for now.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Southam gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Southam.
Southam landing knees to the head.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Southam smiles and moves away.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Southam tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Southam manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3##CL#
Southam forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Southam looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Southam connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
Southam taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Southam landing knees to the head.
Southam tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Southam controlling the action here for a moment.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4#
Southam with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Southam looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Southam tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Southam misses with a knee strike.
Southam fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Southam is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Southam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Southam works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Southam is looking to clinch.
Johnson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Southam defends it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koda Southam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Southam 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koda Southam!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1##TD#
Roder shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Roder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Roder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Toto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Roder scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Roder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Roder there.
Toto on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roder working Toto over with strikes. #SUB#
Roder is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Toto defends it well.
Roder working Toto over with strikes. #T1##SUB#
Roder is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Roder is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Toto is just riding it out for now. Roder eventually gives up the hold.
Roder missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Roder drops an elbow to the side of Toto's head.
Roder drops an elbow to the side of Toto's head.
Roder 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.#T2#
Roder blocks the strikes from Toto.
Roder winds up and cracks Toto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Roder working Toto over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Toto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roder pulls his head out easily.
Roder scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Roder working Toto over with strikes.
Roder winds up and cracks Toto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Roder landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Toto is not content to let Roder control the position.
Roder drops an elbow to the side of Toto's head. #T3#
Roder lands with a punch from half guard.
Roder is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Toto on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Roder looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Toto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Roder scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Roder working over Toto with some ground and pound. Toto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Roder looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Toto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roder scores with a couple of nice shots.
Toto looks winded!#T4#
Toto has hold of Roder's hands but Roder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Roder scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Toto on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Roder is nestled in close to Toto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Roder working Toto over with strikes.
Toto taking some punishment here, with Roder in his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Roder seems to be looking for submissions.
Roder lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kordi Roder dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Roder avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Toto gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Roder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Roder content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Roder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Toto has momentary wrist control but Roder slips an elbow through the middle.
Roder stands up over Toto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Roder with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Roder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toto can do to turn this around?
Roder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Toto's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roder keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Toto's head.
Roder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Roder scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Roder is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Toto is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Toto has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T1#
Roder 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.
Toto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Toto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Toto works over Roder with some ground and pound from guard.
Toto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Toto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Toto stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Roder has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Toto manages to get his head free but now Roder has transitioned to an armbar! Toto grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Roder! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kordi Roder!
Kordi Roder seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Nakagami shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Santiago defends it nicely.#TD2#
Santiago looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakagami trying to control from the bottom.
Santiago content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nakagami tries to roll over but Santiago keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago controlling the action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Santiago connects with a nice short shot to Nakagami's temple. #T1#
Santiago looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nakagami flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nakagami regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Santiago.
Santiago landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Santiago has gone for a leg lock! Nakagami slips out almost immediately though and dives into Santiago's guard.#REVR#
Nakagami cracks Santiago with a solid left hand.
Santiago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakagami is one step ahead there.
Santiago is trying to keep Nakagami in close. #T2#
Santiago is striking from the bottom but Nakagami uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Nakagami wants to get back to his feet.
Santiago missing with punches from the bottom.
Santiago pushes Nakagami off but Nakagami dives into side control. #SU#
Nakagami decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3#
Nakagami is looking to clinch.
As Nakagami backs off Santiago throws a huge counter combo but Nakagami manages to avoid it all.
Santiago tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nakagami swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Santiago is defended easily by Nakagami.
Nakagami half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Santiago stuffs the takedown.
Santiago stuffs the takedown attempt from Nakagami. Nakagami gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taki Nakagami. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santiago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santiago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santiago moves in looking to clinch but Nakagami pushes him off.#T4#
Nakagami scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Santiago tries to clinch there but Nakagami circles away.
Nakagami punishes Santiago's body with a nice straight punch.
A right-left combo lands from Nakagami.
Santiago tries to clinch but Nakagami is having none of it.
Nakagami uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santiago.
Nakagami goes for a double leg but Santiago avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Santiago continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Santiago has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nakagami is trying to keep an underhook but Santiago manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santiago trying to advance position but Nakagami counters by regaining guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santiago lands a couple of digs.#ES#
Nakagami wriggles free and stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taki Nakagami 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#
Santiago keeps the fight on the outside.
Nakagami tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nakagami looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Santiago fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nakagami shoots for a double leg takedown but Santiago sprawls well. He's pushed Nakagami's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Santiago looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Santiago wants to clinch.
Nakagami shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Santiago but Santiago pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Santiago looking to score a takedown here. Nakagami is defending well but Santiago drives through and ends up in Nakagami's guard.

Nakagami has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Santiago is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Nakagami wants to break free but Santiago has control. #T1#
Nakagami blocking some punches.
Nakagami is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Santiago jumps guard but Nakagami turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Santiago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Santiago stuffs the takedown attempt from Nakagami. Nakagami gets slowly back to his feet.
Santiago throws a fast counter high kick but Nakagami manages to duck under it in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taki Nakagami. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Santiago.
Santiago with a poor takedown
letting Nakagami counter with a right hand. #CL#
Nakagami drives through and clinches with Santiago against the cage.
Santiago jumps guard but Nakagami turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nakagami is pressed up against the cage. Santiago has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nakagami down to the mat. Nakagami avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2#
Nakagami misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nakagami shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santiago as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nakagami will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Santiago's corner calls for a 1-2. Santiago obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Santiago fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Santiago gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Santiago breaks the clinch.
Santiago ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Santiago shoots in looking for a takedown but Nakagami manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Santiago's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nakagami is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Santiago.
Santiago tries to clinch up.
Nakagami keeps the fight on the outside.
Santiago lands with a good body shot.
Santiago tries to bum rush Nakagami with a series of wild strikes but Nakagami uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Santiago closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Santiago lands in his opponent's guard.
Santiago connects with a couple of short punches.
Santiago loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nakagami has Santiago pulled in close to control his posture.
Santiago with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Santiago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nakagami working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Santiago.
Santiago loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Santiago chips away with some ground and pound.
Nakagami trying to keep a closed guard but Santiago is proving a slippery customer.
Santiago missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Santiago advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Santiago goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nakagami rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Santiago's guard! Nice work there by Nakagami!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakagami trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyshawn Santiago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Santiago throws a head kick that Nakagami semi-blocks.
Santiago tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nakagami defends well and Santiago ends up having to push Nakagami into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nakagami throws a big counter combination but Santiago scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Santiago moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Santiago is trying to trip Nakagami. He has hold of a leg but Nakagami is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Santiago persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Santiago scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nakagami utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taki Nakagami overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakagami has momentary wrist control but Santiago slips an elbow through the middle.
Nakagami trying to keep a closed guard but Santiago is proving a slippery customer.
Santiago postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nakagami bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santiago's guard. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakagami accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Santiago has Nakagami pulled in close to control his posture.
Santiago wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santiago wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nakagami passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Santiago managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nakagami.
Santiago tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nakagami wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Santiago struggling a bit here.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nakagami is looking to take a break and control but Santiago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nakagami throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nakagami advances to full mount.
Santiago sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nakagami wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santiago keeps working.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santiago tries to get to full guard but Nakagami has control of the leg. #T3#
Santiago wants to control but Nakagami is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Santiago manages to get to full guard.
Santiago looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakagami wants to control from the top but Santiago keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nakagami tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Santiago defends well and Nakagami ends up having to push Santiago into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Santiago lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Santiago throws a knee to the head but misses.
Santiago stalling against the cage. #BC2#
Santiago breaks the clinch.
Nakagami wants to clinch up but Santiago keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Santiago closes the distance and clinches.
Santiago throws an elbow that misses.
Nakagami lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santiago lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Santiago throws an elbow but misses.
Nakagami blocks a body shot from Santiago.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyshawn Santiago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Santiago has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyshawn Santiago!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2025

#R1#
Big Bombs lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #TD#
Woodward looking to score a takedown here. Big Bombs is defending well but Woodward drives through and ends up in Big Bombs's guard.
Woodward scoring with some ground and pound.
Woodward chips away with some ground and pound.
Woodward stands up over Big Bombs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Woodward lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Woodward chips away with some ground and pound.
Big Bombs looks winded!
Woodward chips away with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woodward working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Woodward postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC#Big Bombs is rocked!
Big Bombs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Woodward forces his way into half guard.
Big Bombs is still in real trouble! Can Woodward finish him?
Big Bombs on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Woodward lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Big Bombs quite badly. Big Bombs pulls Woodward in close trying to recover. Woodward postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Big Bombs on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Big Bombs doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Woodward!

Event: QFC Tournament 1212 Round 3
Date: Jan 01, 2025

#R1#
Slither bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Santiago on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Santiago drives through with a takedown into guard.
Slither lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Slither wants to control from the top but Santiago keeps moving.
Santiago is trying to keep Slither in close.
Slither might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Slither engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Santiago keeping moving, preventing Slither from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slither stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santiago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santiago controls Slither momentarily but Slither frees himself. #T1##SUB2#
Santiago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Slither avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Slither advances position into side control!
Slither wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santiago keeps working.
Santiago looking for a sweep but Slither has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slither lands a nice shot to the head.
Santiago really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slither. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Santiago tries to hold on but Slither postures up.#SUB#
Slither jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Santiago manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Slither working away.
Santiago takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Slither advances to mount.
Santiago keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Slither trying to control but Santiago is having none of it.
Slither takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Slither punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB#
Slither is working for a guillotine from mount but Santiago frees his head quite easily.
Slither with shots to the head and body - Santiago looks very uncomfortable down there.
Slither working Santiago over with strikes here. #ROC#Santiago is rocked!
Slither postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Santiago badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Slither around the waist but Slither pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Slither is the winner by TKO! Slither jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drake Slither!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2024

#R1##TD#
Woodward shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Matador's guard.

Matador pushes Woodward off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD#
Woodward changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Matador looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Woodward misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matador tries to improve position but can't.
Matador taking punishment in the form of punches.
Matador is trying to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Woodward's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Woodward with the ground and pound but Matador regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Matador regains full guard. Nicely done.
Woodward loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Woodward with a nice head shot there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Matador can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Matador preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Woodward lands a couple of digs.
Woodward prevents Matador from getting back to his feet.
Woodward postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU#
Woodward gets to his feet - Matador follows without any prompting.
Woodward uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matador.
Some wild striking there from Matador.
Woodward changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice takedown defense from Matador. No joy for Woodward on that attempt. #TD#
Woodward closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matador to the mat! Matador manages to get full guard.
Woodward wants to control from the top but Matador keeps moving.
Woodward in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Matador wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Woodward manages to pass to side control.
Woodward missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Woodward working Matador over with strikes.
Matador keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Woodward throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Matador to regain full guard.
Woodward working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES2#
Matador has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Woodward is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Woodward has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Matador is trying to keep an underhook but Woodward manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Woodward scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Woodward is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Woodward slips a nice elbow through Matador's hands, connecting with Matador's forehead.
Woodward working the head and body with strikes.
Matador pushes Woodward off looking to stand but Woodward dives back in and keeps control.
Matador looks winded!
Ground and pound from Woodward.
Matador wants to get back to his feet.
Woodward lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#Matador is rocked!
Woodward is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Matador is still in real trouble! Can Woodward finish him?
Woodward is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Matador is hurt! He's hurt bad - Woodward fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Matador from any more punishment! Congratulations to Woodward! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Woodward!

Event: QFC Tournament 1212 Round 2
Date: Dec 31, 2024

#R1#
Parker moves in looking to clinch but Santiago pushes him off.#KD2#
Santiago lands a big head kick that sends Parker tumbling to the mat! Santiago takes a step backwards and waves Parker back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Parker is rocked!#CL2#
Santiago rushes Parker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Parker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Santiago gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santiago trying to control the pace.
Parker tries to get to full guard but Santiago has control of the leg.
Parker seems to have got his legs back now.
Santiago controlling the action here.
Parker trying to hold on to Santiago's head to control him but Santiago postures up. #T1#
Parker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Santiago takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Parker wants to control but Santiago is keeping busy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Santiago is trying to control. Parker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Parker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Santiago stops Parker from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Parker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santiago tries to avoid it but Parker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santiago to the ground. Santiago escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Santiago circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Parker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Santiago to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Parker wants to get back to his feet but Santiago passes into half guard. #T2##REVR##SUB#
Parker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.
Parker tries to roll over but Santiago keeps him under control.
Parker wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Santiago tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Parker. #SUB2#
Parker is defending against the submission attempts here by Santiago.
Santiago slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker wants to control but Santiago is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Parker trying to get back to full guard but Santiago takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Parker is looking to get to half guard.
Santiago raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Santiago controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyshawn Santiago dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Santiago throws a quick inside leg kick.
Parker tries for a takedown but Santiago circles away easily
and Santiago comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Parker stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Santiago is on him like rabid pit bull! Parker slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyshawn Santiago!

Event: QFC Tournament 1212 Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2024

#R1##KD2#
Santiago lands a left and a right that send Sodington crashing to the mat, dazed. Santiago thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Sodington is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Sodiq Sodington has been cut.
Sodington is aggressively charging in as Santiago backs up avoiding any damage. Santiago tosses out a jab and Sodington runs right into it face first! Sodington is out cold! Santiago dropped down on all fours and is barking in Sodington's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyshawn Santiago!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2024

#R1#
Sapp is looking to clinch but Toto is avoiding it.
Toto throws a sloppy head kick and Sapp moves out of range easily.
Toot Toto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sapp fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Toto avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Sapp throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Toto tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sapp is in Toto's guard.
Sapp is stalling in the full guard.
Sapp throws a strike but Toto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Toto forces his way into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sapp can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Toto wants to pass to mount but Sapp is defending the position.
Sapp wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Toto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sapp sees it coming and defends easily.
Sapp works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Sapp looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Toto has picked Sapp up and slammed him! Sapp can't keep hold of the triangle and Toto manages to pass to side control!
Toto fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Toto in side control lands a decent elbow.
Toto lands a few punches from side control.#SUB#
Toto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sapp is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Toto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sapp keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sapp is looking for a sweep.
Sapp regains half guard.
Toto thows a huge punch but Sapp dodges it nicely.
Toto moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Sapp.
Sapp is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Sapp wants to control but Toto postures up.
Sapp regains half guard.
Sapp is trying to maintain the position but Toto is very close to passing his half guard.
Sapp is looking to improve his position.
Sapp looks winded!
Sapp is pressing down on Toto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sapp is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Toto is controlling him.
Toto postures up in Sapp's guard and throws a big left but Sapp blocks it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Toto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sapp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sapp controls Toto momentarily but Toto frees himself.
Toto wants to stand but Sapp has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Sapp closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sapp missing with knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Sapp successfully pulls guard.
Toto with a nice head shot there.
Toto passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toot Toto 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#
Toto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Toto sets himself, and Sapp steps forward looking for the clinch! Toto avoids it this time.#TD2#
Sapp looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Toto!
Sapp tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Sapp looking to control but instead Toto has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Sapp seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Toto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sapp can do to turn this around?
Sapp is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapp trying to control from Toto's half guard. Toto has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sapp preventing the sweep.
Toot Toto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Sapp throws a big elbow that misses.
Toto wants to sweep here but Sapp controlling him for the moment.
Sapp is fighting to break Toto's control of his arms but Toto is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Toto striking off his back but it's not causing Sapp any problems.
Toto keeping moving, preventing Sapp from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Toto blocks a head kick by Sapp. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Sapp shoots in and gets a takedown into Toto's guard.

Toto has his feet on Sapp's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sapp is breathing heavily.
Sapp circles away from the clinch attempt.
Toto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sapp as he jumps to the side.
Sapp shoots in but Toto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sapp will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Toto with that takedown attempt.
Sapp shapes to counter with a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Toto or perhaps it was just good defense by Sapp, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toot Toto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sapp swats away the attempt to clinch by Toto.#T3##CL#
Toto rushes Sapp and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Sapp breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Toto.
Toto tries to clinch but Sapp moves away #TD2#
and Sapp counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Toto can't keep his opponent in guard - Sapp advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Sapp is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
Toto is looking for a sweep. Sapp is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Sapp is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
It looks like Sapp is going to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Toto wants to improve his position but Sapp is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Sapp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Toto tries to close the distance and clinch but Sapp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Toto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sapp is fending him off so far but Toto persists. Nope, Sapp circles away and we're back to standing.
Sapp moves in looking to clinch but Toto pushes him off.
Toto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sapp as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Toto takes the fight into the clinch.
Sapp tries to land knees in the clinch but Toto avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapp can't break the clinch.
Sapp is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Toto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sapp is trying to pull guard but Toto has him pressed against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Sapp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toot Toto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Sapp has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Sapp manages to break the clinch.
Sapp wants to clinch.
Sapp shoots in but no luck this time.
Toot Toto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Sapp.#CL#
Toto clinches up against the cage.
Sapp misses with an elbow strike.
Sapp jumps guard but Toto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sapp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC2#
Sapp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Toto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Toto clinches.
Toto prevents the takedown attempt.
Toto stops a takedown attempt from Sapp.
Sapp jumps guard but Toto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Toto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sapp has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sapp tries to circle away but Toto has him pinned against the cage.
Toto prevents Sapp from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Toto tries to land knees in the clinch but Sapp avoids the damage to the body.
Sapp wants to get back to striking at distance but Toto won't allow it.
Sapp jumps guard but Toto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Toto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sapp is defending well for now.
Sapp fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sapp trying to control the position but instead, Toto has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sapp into the cage.
Sapp avoiding damage as Toto throws knees to the body. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sapp has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Toto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sapp taking a breather.
Toto throws an elbow but it misses.
Sapp fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sapp blocks an elbow strike from Toto.
Toto pushes off an throws an elbow but Sapp leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Toto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sapp.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sapp blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sapp managing to block the knees to the body from Toto.
Sapp is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toot Toto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Toto 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toot Toto!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2024

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from GC as Papa shoots in.#TD2#
Papa gets caught napping as GC dives in and scores a takedown. Papa manages to retain guard.
GC sitting in guard, not really doing much.
GC working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Papa striking off his back but it's not causing GC any problems.
GC looking to sit in guard and control but Papa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Papa throwing strikes but missing.
Papa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Papa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
GC thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB2#
GC throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
GC looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Papa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and GC dives on top into guard.#REVB#
GC trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
GC loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Papa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
GC sitting in guard, not really doing much.
GC throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
GC sitting in guard here, content to control.
GC throws a big right hand that misses.
GC is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Papa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Papa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Papa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as GC controls the pace.
It looks like GC might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
GC throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
GC controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Papa misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
so GC counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Papa is breathing heavily.
GC controlling from the top position.
GC postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
GC is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Papa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
GC throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Papa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
GC stands and throws Papa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
GC trying to control the position but Papa is working away.
Papa defending against the ground and pound.
GC working the ground and pound but Papa is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
GC is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Papa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Papa's face as GC controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

TW GC dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Papa darts in looking for a takedown but GC gets double underhooks and turns Papa into the cage.
GC throws a counter combo.
Papa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from GC. #TD2#
GC gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Papa blocking the ground and pound attempt from GC.
GC thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
GC throwing shots but Papa is blocking nicely.
GC is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Papa regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from GC.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
GC is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
GC's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
GC works a leg free and moves into half guard.
GC wants to free his trapped foot but Papa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
GC takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
GC is trying to control the action in half guard but Papa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
GC is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Papa sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
GC is working for a kimura but Papa is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Papa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Papa won't allow GC to pass to mount.
GC content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
GC thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
GC has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
GC not doing much here.
GC thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Papa's head. #T3#
GC tries to pass to full mount but Papa defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
GC not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Papa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
GC is trying to work for a kimura but Papa is defending well.
GC sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Papa defending well though.
Papa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from GC.
GC seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
GC shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Papa is trying to defend but GC finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
GC working over Papa with some ground and pound. Papa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
GC is looking to take a break and control but Papa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
GC looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
GC throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
GC looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

TW GC showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
GC will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Papa avoids the body shot from GC.
GC throws a lazy right hand but Papa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice combination there by Papa.
Papa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Papa throws a head kick but GC moves out of range.
GC has his takedown stuffed
and Papa counters with a one-two to the body.
GC tries a head kick but it misses.
GC misses with a body punch
and Papa counters with a straight right hand.
GC throws a leg kick but Papa moved away.
Papa tries to clinch but GC is having none of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Papa.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Papa avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Papa swats away the attempt to clinch by GC.
GC throws a body shot but no joy.
GC avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Papa. That snapped GC's head back.
Big Papa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
GC misses the jab.
Papa drops down looking for a counter takedown but GC sprawls and moves away.
GC tries to clinch up.
GC lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Papa circles away quickly and effectively.
Papa misses with a low kick as GC jumps back.
GC throws a right hand that Papa ducks under and follows up with a left that Papa also avoids with ease.
GC wants to clinch but Papa slips to the side
and Papa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
GC misses with a jab to the body
and Papa counters with a two punch combo.
Papa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but GC avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Papa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Papa tries to clinch but GC is having none of it.
GC is looking to clinch but Papa is avoiding it.
Papa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from GC.
GC looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Papa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. GC manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
GC gets a takedown into half guard.
GC tries to pass the half guard into mount. Papa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
GC is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Papa is just riding it out for now. GC eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
GC wants to take a breather but Papa is having none of it.
GC sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
GC is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
GC throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Papa to regain full guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Papa wants to stand and escape but GC is having none of it.
GC wants to control from the top but Papa keeps moving.
GC throws a big elbow that misses.
Big Papa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
GC throws an elbow that misses. Papa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in GC's guard. Nice move by Papa!#REVR#
GC looking for a sweep. Not yet GC, not yet. #SUB2#
GC has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Papa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
GC had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Papa defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Big Papa.
I think GC has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TW GC!

Event: IFA 9: Blizzard
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Wei shoots for a takedown but Southam saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Southam throws out the jab.
Wei shoots in for a takedown but Southam shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Southam stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Southam wants it to stay on the feet.
Koda Southam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
Southam leaves Wei with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Southam wants to clinch up but Wei keeps it at a distance.
Southam throws a hook but Wei avoids it easily.
Wei feints the counter takedown.
Southam swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei moves away from the strike by Southam.
Wei changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Southam fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wei, pushing him back against the cage.
Southam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wei has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Southam avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wei blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Southam throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weis head. #BC#
Southam manages to break the clinch.
Wei shoots in but Southam avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Southam doesn't manage to clinch there - Wei circles away.
Wei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Southam is looking to chop away at Wei's legs.
Wei has a takedown stuffed.
Southam throws a poor cross that misses
and Wei counters with a one-two to the body.
Southam tries to close the distance and clinch but Wei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Southam defends it well.
Southam doesn't manage to clinch there - Wei circles away.
Wei changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Southam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wei. #T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wei.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wei.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wei or perhaps it was just good defense by Southam, which made it look bad.
Southam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Southam scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Southam.
Wei keeps the fight on the outside.
Southam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wei swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Southam tries to close the distance and clinch but Wei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Southam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wei counters with a three punch combo that has Southam backing up. Southam nods at Wei to acknowledge the strikes.
Southam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Wei tries to counter it with a takedown but Southam pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Southam missing with a left hand there. Wei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Southam misses the shot to the body.
Wei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wei looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Southam avoids it really well and circles away.
Southam tries to clinch up.
Southam tries to close the distance and clinch but Wei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Southam.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Southam defends it well.#T4#
Wei avoids the head kick by Southam.
Southam misses with a wild body shot.
Southam tries to close the distance and clinch but Wei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Southam misses with a series of wild punches.
Wei feints the counter takedown.
Southam throws a series of strikes that have Wei backpedaling.
Southam throws a head kick that misses.
Southam fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wei.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Southam tries to clinch up but Wei circles away and keeps his distance.
Southam misses with an uppercut. Wei saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koda Southam dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Southam loads up on a big right hand but Wei slips the punch.
Wei feints the counter takedown.
Southam throws a sloppy head kick and Wei moves out of range easily.
Wei moves out of range of the strikes.
Wei changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Southam tries to avoid it but Wei manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Southam to the ground. Southam escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Southam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wei swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Southam misses with a hook. Wei ducked under it nicely.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Southam defends it well.
Southam is looking to clinch.
Southam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Southam defends it well.
Southam wants to land a leg kick but Wei is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Southam tries to clinch but Wei is having none of it.
Wei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Southam has managed to clinch.
Wei has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Southam avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Koda Southam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.#T1#
Wei is looking for a takedown.
Wei is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wei is looking to take this one to the mat.
Southam drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wei pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wei shoots in but no luck this time.
Wei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Southam defends it well.
Southam moves in looking to clinch but Wei pushes him off.
Southam lands with a good body shot.
Wei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Southam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wei can do to turn this around?
Southam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wei with the counter takedown but Southam avoids it easily.
Southam throws the left hand but Wei avoids the punch easily.
Wei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wei moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Southam throws a series of punches but Wei avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Southam pushes Wei up against the cage in a clinch.
Wei drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wei tries to score a body lock takedown but Southam shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Southam tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Southam misses with a short punch on the inside.
Southam looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wei stops a takedown attempt from Southam.
Wei is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Southam is defending well.
Wei is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wei is breathing heavily.
Southam stops a takedown attempt from Wei. #T3#
Southam prevents a takedown attempt there.
Southam gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wei.
Southam prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wei wants to take the fight to the mat but Southam manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Southam throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wei blocks it with crossed arms.
Wei changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Southam fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Koda Southam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wei stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wei wants it to stay on the feet.
Southam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Southam defends it well.#T4#
Wei staying out of range there.
Koda Southam is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Southam fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wei, pushing him back against the cage.
Southam throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wei blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice elbow from Southam.
Southam content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Southam gets underhooks to prevent Wei's takedown attempt.
Southam is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Southam.
Southam gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wei.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Southam lands a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koda Southam dominated that second round.
That's time! Southam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Southam looks to score with a jab to the body but Wei is just out of range.
Southam is looking to clinch but Wei is avoiding it.
Southam wants to clinch up but Wei keeps it at a distance.
Wei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Southam tries for a takedown but Wei circles away easily#CL2#
and Wei moves into the clinch.
Wei is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Southam pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Southam tries a knee to the head but Wei blocks it. #TD#
Southam pulls guard.
Wei lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wei drops back looking for a leg! Southam is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Southam manages to kick Wei off! Wei jumps back into Southam's guard.
Southam avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Southam working a defensive guard but Wei passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Wei is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Southam sees it coming and defends easily.
Wei prevents Southam from improving his position.#SUB2#
Wei is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Wei is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Southam is trying to control but Wei manages to pass to mount!
Wei raining down shots from the mount!
Wei unloading with bombs!#T2#
Southam can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Wei is working for a guillotine from mount but Southam frees his head quite easily.
Southam is trying to escape the mount. #SUB2#
Wei is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Southam to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Southam shrugs it off.
Southam tries to buck Wei off but he can't manage it.
Southam manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Wei is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Southam sees it coming and defends easily.
Wei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Wei is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Southam makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Southam.
Wei with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Southam throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Wei has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Southam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wei is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wei is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Southam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wei on the ground.
Wei trying to control the position from guard on top but Southam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Wei 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.
Southam trying to keep a closed guard but Wei is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wei postures up and lands a big shot to Southam's brow.
Wei works over Southam with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Wei drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Southam dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Quek Wei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wei trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Southam is aware though and is defending well.
Koda Southam 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!#SUB2#
Wei escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Southam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quek Wei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Southam 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koda Southam!

Event: ENIGMA 228
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1##CL#
Lucas forces Robertson back against the cage and clinches.
Robertson can't break the clinch. #BC#
Lucas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lucas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Robertson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Robertson gets tackled into the cage by Lucas. Lucas maintains the clinch.
Robertson is trying to break free.
Lucas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Robertson's efforts to push away.
Robertson is looking to break free of the clinch but Lucas has double underhooks. #BC#
Lucas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Lucas has closed the distance and engaged Robertson in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Lucas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Robertson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Lucas gets a clinch.
Lucas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Robertson blocks it with crossed arms.
Lucas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T1#
Robertson prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD#
Lucas decides to pull guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lucas manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Lucas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robertson jabs at Lucas's body.#CL#
Lucas clinches up with Robertson and pushes him back against the cage.
Robertson looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Lucas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rocco Lucas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lucas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robertson.
Robertson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Donk. Robertson catches Lucas right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Robertson digs a good body shot into Lucas's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Robertson counters with a nice body shot.
Lucas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Robertson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Robertson blocks a jab.
Lucas misses with an uppercut
and Robertson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lucas is breathing heavily.
Lucas gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC2#Lucas is rocked!
Robertson drops Lucas with a big left hand! Lucas is injured, injured bad! Robertson jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Robertson!
Barry Robertson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: JF 22 - Hudson vs Bai Li
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Sanders has Papa up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanders misses with some punches.
Sanders creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sanders scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanders stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Papa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanders misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanders is pressed up against the cage. Papa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sanders down to the mat. Sanders avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Sanders has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanders lands a body punch.
Sanders lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Big Papa has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Sanders as the two fighters clinch.
Sanders softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Papa is looking for a takedown.
Sanders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sanders makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Sanders lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Papa is rocked!
Sanders gets through Papa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Papa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanders creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Papa's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Papa drops to his knees and Sanders pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marshall Sanders!

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