Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1#
Martin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nowak's waist but Nowak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martin off to one side. #TD2#
Martin gets caught napping as Nowak dives in and scores a takedown. Martin manages to retain guard.
Martin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nowak on the ground.
Martin pulls Nowak in close to prevent any damage.
Nowak wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowak engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nowak trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Nowak drops back looking for a leg! Martin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martin manages to kick Nowak off! Nowak jumps back into Martin's guard.
Nowak trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nowak looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nowak moves to clinch but Martin breaks away
and Martin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#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.
Nowak fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Martin fails to land the takedown.
Martin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nowak with the counter takedown but Martin avoids it easily.
Nowak takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nowak moves in looking to clinch but Martin pushes him off.
Martin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Martin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A big left from Nowak misses.
Martin misses with a series of wild punches. #T3##CL#
Martin forces Nowak back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Nowak has clasped his hands together around Martin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Nowak is trying to get an arm triangle but Martin is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Martin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Nowak is trying to get an arm triangle but Martin is defending well. #T4#
Nowak wants to stand but Martin is controlling his arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nowak is looking to take a break and control but Martin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martin regains half guard.
Martin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nowak's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nowak's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin controlling well, preventing Nowak from escaping the position.
A lull in the action here.
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 Wayne Martin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Martin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Martin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nowak napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nowak manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Nowak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nowak moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Nowak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martin defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nowak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB2#
Martin wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Nowak's closed guard. He's half up but Nowak has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Nowak pivots and extends the arm, Martin falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Nowak! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kuba Nowak!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1#
Dorsey wants to clinch but Lothbrok slips to the side
and Dorsey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lothbrok jabs at Dorsey's body.
Dorsey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lothbrok dodges the punch combination from Dorsey.
A shot to the liver by Lothbrok. Beautiful body shot.
Lothbrok connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dorsey momentarily.
Dorsey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dorsey is breathing heavily.
Lothbrok listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lothbrok lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dorsey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dorsey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lothbrok manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lothbrok lands a lovely overhand right.
Lothbrok drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Dorsey right on the button. Dorsey goes down! Lothbrok follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Lothbrok gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ragnar Lothbrok!

Event: IFA 15: Country
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Kataski closes the distance and clinches.
Rahimov trying to control the position but instead, Kataski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rahimov into the cage.
Kataski throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Kataski.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rahimov.
Kataski doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Rahimov has clasped his hands together around Kataski's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rahimov wants to control but Kataski is keeping him busy. #SU#
Rahimov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Kataski takes the fight into the clinch.
Rahimov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kataski working aggressively here. #T1#
Rahimov blocks a body shot from Kataski.
Kataski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kataski presses Rahimov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kataski works on Rahimov's body with a couple of short punches.
Rahimov tries to stall but Kataski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rahimov is working for takedown but Kataski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kataski stalling in the clinch.
Kataski working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Kataski as the two fighters clinch.
Rahimov takes a shot to the head.
Kataski is pushing Rahimov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rahimov taking a breather.
Rahimov jumps guard but Kataski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kataski just leaning against Rahimov, taking a breather. #T2#
Kataski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kataski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rahimov working hard to break the clinch.
Kataski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rahimov's efforts to push away.
Kataski misses with some punches.
Rahimov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kataski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirza Rahimov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kataski closes the distance and pushes Rahimov back into the cage.
Kataski effectively controlling the action here.
Kataski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rahimov is looking for a takedown.#T3#
Rahimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kataski gets underhooks to prevent Rahimov's takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Kataski.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kataski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rahimov is trying to push Kataski away but Kataski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kataski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kataski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kataski has Rahimov pressed against the cage.
Rahimov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kataski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rahimov tries to pull guard but Kataski holds him up against the cage and eventually Rahimov drops back down to his feet.
Kataski stalling.
Rahimov wants to break free but Kataski has control.
Kataski lands with a left to the head. #T4#
A short right from Rahimov.
Kataski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rahimov backwards.
Kataski throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahimov.
Kataski swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kataski.
Kataski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rahimovs head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rahimov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kataski after a bit of a struggle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kataski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rahimov prevents a body shot from Kataski.
Rahimov blocking some punches.
Kataski can't find room to land a body shot as Rahimov controls the action.
Rahimov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kataski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Kataski.
Kataski leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kataski fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Kataski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rahimov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Kataski takes the fight into the clinch.
Kataski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rahimov or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kataski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rahimov is trying to break free.
The referee calls for Kataski to work.
Kataski misses with some punches.
Kataski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kataski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kataski misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kataski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rahimov wants a takedown but no success here.
Kataski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kataski lands a hook that snaps the head of Rahimov backwards. #T1#
Rahimov wants to get back to striking at distance but Kataski won't allow it.
Kataski swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kataski misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Kataski fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kataski.
Kataski just leaning against Rahimov, taking a breather.
Kataski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kataski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kataski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kataski prevents Rahimov from breaking the clinch.
Kataski lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Kataski fails to land. #T2#
Kataski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kataski scores with a shoulder strike.
Kataski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kataski misses with a punch on the inside.
Kataski lands with a light punch inside.
Rahimov jumps guard but Kataski stands there with Rahimov around his waist. Rahimov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kataski lands a hook that snaps the head of Rahimov backwards.
A shot in the inside from Kataski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahimov looking to stall.
Rahimov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kataski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kataski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kataski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Rahimov is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahimov.
Rahimov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kataski leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rahimov tries to score a body lock takedown but Kataski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirza Rahimov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kataski stops a takedown attempt from Rahimov.
Kataski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rahimov up against the cage.
Rahimov is trying to break free.
Kataski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kataski lands a shot to the body.
Kataski is struggling to control the position.#T4#
Kataski misses with some punches.
Rahimov goes for a takedown attempt but Kataski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kataski avoids the head kick by Rahimov. #CL2#
Kataski takes the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kataski.
Rahimov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kataski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kataski lands a right hand.
Kataski controlling the action here for a moment.
Kataski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rahimov or not.
Rahimov letting Kataski take a breather here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kataski as Rahimov tries to tie him up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Kataski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Rahimov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kataski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rahimov fails to land the takedown.
Kai Kataski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Kataski gets a clinch.
Kataski prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kataski.
Rahimov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kataski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirza Rahimov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kataski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kataski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rahimov or not.
Kataski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kataski lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Kataski to work.
Kataski avoiding damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kataski lands a hook that snaps the head of Rahimov backwards. #T1#
Kataski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Rahimov breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Kataski moves into range and clinches up with Rahimov.
Rahimov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kataski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kataski tries to work over Rahimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahimov tries to break the clinch but Kataski is controlling the position.
Kataski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rahimov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kataski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rahimov being controlled against the cage.
Kataski stalls. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Kataski. #ROC2#Rahimov is rocked!
Kataski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oh Rahimov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kataski throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahimov.
Rahimov blocks an uppercut.
Kataski has Rahimov pressed against the cage, preventing Rahimov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kataski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rahimov seems to have got his legs back now.
Kataski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rahimov backwards.
Kataski scores with a shoulder strike.
Rahimov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rahimov looking for a takedown.
Kataski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kataski working aggressively here.
Kataski lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Kataski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rahimov backwards.
Rahimov blocks an uppercut.
Rahimov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kataski misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kataski.
Kataski digs a right hand into Rahimov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rahimov's gas tank.
Kataski takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Kataski.
Kataski lands a big right hand that drops Rahimov! The killer instinct kicks in and Kataski finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kataski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Kataski!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2025

#R1#
Jung fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dorsey is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Jung as he connects with a hook.
Jung goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jung fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jung tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dorsey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Dorsey drives through and clinches with Jung against the cage.
Jung wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dorsey lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Dorsey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Dorsey.
Jung looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jung wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dorsey presses Jung against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jung tries to circle away but Dorsey has him pinned against the cage.
Dorsey prevents Jung from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung tries to break free but Dorsey pushes him back against the cage.
Jung wants to break free but Dorsey has control.
Jung tries to break free but Dorsey pushes him back against the cage.
Jung wants to break free but Dorsey has control.
Dorsey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dorsey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jung's efforts to push away.
Dorsey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jung backwards. #T1##BC2#
Dorsey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dorsey wants to counter with a clinch but Jung pushes him away.
Jung bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dorsey's head.#CL2#
Dorsey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jung is trying to break the clinch but Dorsey has him pressed against the cage.
Dorsey lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Dorsey.
Jung is breathing heavily.
Dorsey content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dorsey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short right from Dorsey.
Good body shot from Dorsey.
Dorsey lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Dorsey breaks from the clinch.
Dorsey misses with a wild combination.
Jung is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dorsey.#CL2#
Dorsey clinches.
Dorsey lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot in the inside from Dorsey.
Dorsey gets through Jung's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jung wants to break free but Dorsey has control. #T2#
Dorsey keeps control of Jung as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dorsey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jung definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dorsey scores with a shoulder strike.
Dorsey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jung backwards.
Dorsey keeps control of Jung as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jung tries to break free but Dorsey pushes him back against the cage.
Dorsey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dorsey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jung is trying to break the clinch but Dorsey is controlling him.
Jung tries to break free but Dorsey pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Dorsey.
Dorsey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dorsey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dorsey scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Dorsey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dorsey throws a body shot but no joy.
Jung misses with a body shot.
Dorsey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jung moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dorsey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dorsey throws a series of punches but Jung avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Dorsey keeps the fight on the outside.
Dorsey swinging wildly here.
Jung bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jung connects with a crisp jab.
No luck for Jung with that takedown attempt.
Jung sets himself, and Dorsey steps forward looking for the clinch! Jung avoids it this time.#CL2#
Dorsey moves into range and clinches up with Jung.
Jung wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dorsey cracks Jung with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Dorsey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Dorsey clinches up with Jung and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Dorsey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jung tries to clinch there but Dorsey circles away. #CL2#
Dorsey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jung is trying to break the clinch but Dorsey has him pressed against the cage. #T4##BC2#
Dorsey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Jung tries to keep at a distance but Dorsey has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jung is trying to force a seperation but Dorsey has the dominant position.
Jung is trying to push Dorsey away but Dorsey has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jung working hard to break the clinch.
Dorsey gets through Jung's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jung tries to break the clinch but Dorsey is controlling the position.
Jung is trying to force a seperation but Dorsey has the dominant position.
Dorsey has Jung pressed against the cage, preventing Jung from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dorsey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dorsey lands a right hand.
Jung wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jung is trying to break the clinch but Dorsey is controlling him.
Dorsey cracks Jung with a nice body shot.
Jung is trying to break the clinch but Dorsey is controlling him.#BC2#
Dorsey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dorsey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jung tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Dorsey gets a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ayden Dorsey dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jung fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jung wants to clinch.
Ayden Dorsey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jung is looking to clinch.
Nice cross by Dorsey.#CL2#
Jung gets tackled into the cage by Dorsey. Dorsey maintains the clinch.
Dorsey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jung is trying to force a seperation but Dorsey has the dominant position.
Dorsey manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Dorsey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Dorsey pushes Jung up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung is looking to break free of the clinch but Dorsey has double underhooks. #BC2#
Dorsey breaks the clinch.
Jung slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jung scores with a sloppy right hand. Dorsey should have avoided that one.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dorsey in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Jung jabs Dorsey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ayden Dorsey seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Dorsey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Jung wants to break free but Dorsey has control. #BC2#
Dorsey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dorsey misses with a hook.#CL2#
Dorsey moves into the clinch successfully.
Dorsey keeps control of Jung as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dorsey lands an uppercut.
Jung tries to break free but Dorsey pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Dorsey breaks from the clinch.
Dorsey swats away the attempt to clinch by Jung.#CL2#
Dorsey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jung takes a shot to the head.
Jung is looking to break free of the clinch but Dorsey has double underhooks. #BC2#
Dorsey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dorsey keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Dorsey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dorsey scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Dorsey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jung looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Jung jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jung looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Dorsey pushes Jung up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Dorsey manages to break the clinch.
Jung tries to clinch up but Dorsey circles away and keeps his distance.
Dorsey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ayden Dorsey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dorsey slips under a jab.
Dorsey steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jung.
Jung is looking to clinch but Dorsey is avoiding it.
Jung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dorsey looks to land a combination. Jung sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jung tries to clinch up.
Dorsey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jung pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Jung drives through and clinches with Dorsey against the cage.
Jung is looking to break free of the clinch but Dorsey has double underhooks. #T3#
Jung's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jung wants to break free but Dorsey has control. #BC2#
Dorsey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jung dips to his left and cracks Dorsey with an uppercut!
Jung tries to clinch but Dorsey is having none of it. #CL2#
Dorsey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jung has had enough of the clinch but Dorsey keeps him there for the moment.
Jung has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jung wants to get back to striking at distance but Dorsey won't allow it.
Jung is trying to break the clinch but Dorsey has him pressed against the cage.
Dorsey misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Dorsey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dorsey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jung tries to clinch but Dorsey moves out of range.
Dorsey misses the shot to the body.
Dorsey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jung manages to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Dorsey as Jung shoots in.
Some wild striking there from Dorsey. #T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jung.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jung lands a body shot.
Dorsey throws a right and a left that Jung avoids nicely.
Dorsey's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dorsey duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jung tries to clinch but Dorsey is having none of it.
The fighters circling - Jung throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dorsey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jung.
Dorsey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A left and a right from Dorsey both land. Nice combination.
Jung moves in looking to clinch but Dorsey pushes him off.
Jung tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dorsey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice cross by Jung.
Dorsey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jung tries to clinch but Dorsey moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ayden Dorsey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Dorsey moves out of range as Jung throws a body kick. #CL2#
Dorsey has closed the distance and engaged Jung in a clinch.
A short left from Dorsey.
Dorsey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dorsey lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Dorsey breaks from the clinch.
Dorsey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jung rather than just go for the knockout.
Jung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jung avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jung fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jung takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jung looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jung sets himself, and Dorsey steps forward looking for the clinch! Jung avoids it this time.
Jung tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dorsey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dorsey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jung sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Jung on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jung tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dorsey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dorsey goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Dorsey pushes Jung up against the cage in a clinch.
Dorsey lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Jung wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Dorsey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Dorsey moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Dorsey breaks the clinch.
Jab from Jung.
Dorsey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dorsey loads up on a big right hand but Jung slips the punch.
Jung seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jung tries for a takedown but Dorsey circles away easily#CL2#
and Dorsey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dorsey.
Dorsey scores with a shoulder strike.
Jung wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jung is trying to break free.
Dorsey lands a right hand.
Dorsey digs a right hand underneath Jung's ribcage. Jung let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jung has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jung is trying to break free.
Jung tries to break the clinch but Dorsey is controlling the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Dorsey.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Dorsey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jung backwards.
Dorsey prevents Jung from breaking the clinch.
Dorsey prevents Jung from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Dorsey breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jung tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dorsey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jung is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dorsey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Dorsey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jung, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Dorsey breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Dorsey moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Dorsey breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Dorsey has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Dorsey breaks the clinch.
Jung tries to clinch but Dorsey moves out of range.
Dorsey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jung is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jung takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Dorsey avoids a kick to the body.
Jung dodges the punch combination from Dorsey.
Dorsey misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jung tries to land a body kick#CL2#
and Dorsey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dorsey.
Jung is looking to break free of the clinch but Dorsey has double underhooks. #BC2#
Dorsey breaks from the clinch.
Jung dodges the punch combination from Dorsey.
Seong Min Jung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jung fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Dorsey pushes Jung up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Dorsey breaks from the clinch.
Dorsey keeps the fight on the outside.
Jung is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Dorsey moves into the clinch.
Ayden Dorsey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Jung has had enough of the clinch but Dorsey keeps him there for the moment.
Jung is trying to break the clinch but Dorsey has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Dorsey breaks the clinch.
Dorsey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jung goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Dorsey clinches up with Jung and pushes him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dorsey effectively controlling the action here.
Dorsey pushes Jung back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jung tries to circle away but Dorsey has him pinned against the cage.
Dorsey scores with a shoulder strike.
Jung misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ayden Dorsey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dorsey has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ayden Dorsey!

Event: IFA 14: New Year
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Barber displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Guzzler.
A right-left combo lands from Barber. #CUT2#It looks like Spunk Guzzler has been cut.
Guzzler misses with a takedown attempt
and Barber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Guzzler sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Barber lands a head shot.
Barber circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Guzzler drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Barber follows Guzzler to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reynaldo Barber!
Reynaldo Barber is the new featherweight champion!
Reynaldo Barber gave a mention to Savage Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Zapata fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sloppy strikes from Zapata. Those never looked like landing.
Clark Zapata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zapata takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Martin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Zapata shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martin sprawls well. Martin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zapata gets slowly back to his feet.
Zapata misses with a two punch combination.
Martin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zapata blocks a head kick by Martin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Martin.
Zapata shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Martin counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clark Zapata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Zapata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martin staying out of range there.#CL2#
Martin gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Martin decides to pull guard.
Martin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Zapata would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #ES2#
Martin kicks Zapata off and gets to his feet.
Zapata lands with a hook. Martin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Martin instigates a clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Martin has eaten all the pies!#BC#
Zapata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martin shoots in looking for a takedown. Zapata tries to sprawl out of it but Martin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zapata manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zapata leaves Martin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Martin tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Zapata tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martin on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Zapata has taken the fight to the clinch.
Martin can't break the clinch. #TD2#
Martin jumps into guard, dragging Zapata to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zapata is fighting to break Martin's control of his arms but Martin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Zapata has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Martin is proving hard to escape from.
Zapata prevents Martin from getting back to his feet.
Martin 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.
Martin has a closed guard, preventing Zapata from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Martin holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Martin shoots in and drives through. Zapata sprawls well.
Zapata displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Martin.
Martin tries for a takedown but Zapata circles away easily
and Zapata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martin looks winded!
Zapata goes for a double leg but Martin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Martin continues to drive forward.
Zapata tries to pull guard but Martin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zapata tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Martin smiles and moves away.
Zapata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martin paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4##CL2#
Martin forces Zapata back against the cage and clinches.
Martin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zapata after a bit of a struggle.
Zapata on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zapata is trying to pull guard but Martin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zapata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zapata jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martin walks away with a smile on his face. Zapata gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick and Zapata moves out of range easily.
Zapata shoots in but no luck this time.
Zapata tries to clinch up.
Zapata doesn't manage to clinch there - Martin circles away.
Zapata keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zapata fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Martin 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#
No luck for Martin with that takedown attempt.
Zapata tries to clinch but Martin is having none of it.
Martin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martin shoots in but no luck this time.
Zapata is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Martin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zapata's waist but Zapata gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martin off to one side.
Clark Zapata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Martin.
Martin tries for a takedown but Zapata sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Martin throws a head kick that misses.
Martin shoots and misses
enabling Zapata to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Zapata moves into range and clinches up with Martin.
Zapata wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapata can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martin is breathing heavily.
Zapata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zapata scores with a three punch combo! #T1#
Zapata scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zapata closes the distance and clinches up with Martin, looking for a takedown. Zapata pushes Martin against the cage but Martin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zapata looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martin is fending him off so far but Zapata persists. Nope, Martin circles away and we're back to standing.
Martin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zapata sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zapata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zapata lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zapata tries to clinch but Martin moves out of range. #CL#
Zapata has Martin up against the cage in a clinch.
Martin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zapata's efforts to push away.
Martin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zapata is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Zapata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zapata lands with a nice combination. Martin backs away looking to recover.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zapata tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zapata counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zapata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zapata listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zapata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zapata shoots for a takedown but Martin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Martin moves into the clinch.
Zapata working hard to break the clinch.
Martin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zapata is defending well for now.#T3#
Martin lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Zapata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martin fails to land the takedown.
Zapata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martin throws a leg kick but Zapata sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zapata tries to clinch there but Martin circles away.
Zapata misses with the combination.
Zapata gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Martin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Martin moves into the clinch.#T4#
Zapata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zapata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zapata wants to break free but Martin has control. #BC2#
Martin manages to break the clinch.
Martin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zapata tries to avoid it but Martin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zapata to the ground. Zapata escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Zapata as Martin shoots in.
Zapata is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zapata fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zapata scores with a hook.
Zapata looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zapata as he jumps to the side.
Zapata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clark Zapata dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zapata as he avoids it easily.
Zapata will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice combination there by Martin.
Zapata throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martin's waist but Martin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zapata off to one side.
Clark Zapata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Martin moves into the clinch.
Martin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zapata fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Martin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clark Zapata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zapata as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapata darts in looking for a takedown but Martin gets double underhooks and turns Zapata into the cage.
Martin content to slow the pace in the clinch. #TD2#
Martin pulls Zapata into guard. #T1#
Zapata stopping the sweep attempt from Martin.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martin is on top in guard. #REVB#
Zapata is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zapata is looking to stand back up but Martin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Zapata.
Zapata is looking to get back to is feet but Martin passes into side control.
Zapata gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zapata blocking the ground and pound.
Martin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SU2#
Martin is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #T2##CL2#
Martin pushes Zapata up against the cage in a clinch.
Martin misses with an elbow strike.
Zapata is trying to push Martin away but Martin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Zapata manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Martin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Martin wants a takedown.
Zapata being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Zapata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zapata tries to clinch but Martin moves out of range. #CL2#
Martin moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zapata wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martin has him pressed against the cage.#T3##TD2#
Martin pulls Zapata into guard.
Zapata has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Martin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wayne Martin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martin is looking to pass into half guard but Zapata pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Zapata is in guard.#REVR#
Martin has a closed guard, preventing Zapata from standing up.
Martin has control of Zapata's left arm, preventing Zapata from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Martin working for a triangle but Zapata defends it easily. #SU#
Zapata stands up from Martin's guard - Zapata perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4##CL#
Martin tries to keep at a distance but Zapata has taken the fight into the clinch.
Martin is trying to drag Zapata to the mat but Zapata just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Martin is trying to break the clinch but Zapata has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Zapata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zapata is looking to clinch but Martin is avoiding it.
Zapata tries to clinch up but Martin circles away and keeps his distance.
Martin shoots in for a double leg but Zapata sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Zapata.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Martin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Martin 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Martin!
Clark Zapata was interviewed post fight and said 'I will learn from this.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2025

#R1#
Tavares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dorsey seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Dorsey closes the distance and clinches.
Tavares is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dorsey to keep the fight standing.
Dorsey lands a left hand.
Dorsey is working Tavares over against the cage.
Dorsey tries a body shot but Tavares blocks it.
Tavares struggles to land a body shot inside as Dorsey controls his hands. #BC#
Dorsey breaks the clinch. #CL#
Dorsey moves into the clinch.
Dorsey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tavares backwards.
Tavares being controlled against the cage.
Dorsey lands a left hand.
Dorsey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A shot in the inside from Dorsey.
Dorsey lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dorsey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dorsey lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#Tavares is rocked!
Dorsey lands with a left to the head.
Tavares is still on wobbly legs! Can Dorsey finish him?#T1##BC#
Dorsey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Dorsey gets a clinch. #BC#
Dorsey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tavares thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dorsey tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tavares manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Dorsey moves into range and clinches up with Tavares.
Tavares goes for a takedown attempt but Dorsey pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dorsey pounces like a tiger and cracks Tavares with a vicious hook! Tavares is down but not out! Dorsey follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ayden Dorsey!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2024

#R1##KD2#
Allstrander lands a big head kick that sends Salazar tumbling to the mat! Allstrander takes a step backwards and waves Salazar back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Mahjid Salazar has been cut.
Allstrander shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Salazar sprawls well. Salazar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Allstrander gets slowly back to his feet.
Salazar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Allstrander tries to clinch up but Salazar circles away and keeps his distance.
Salazar feinted with a counter takedown.
Allstrander closes this distance looking for a takedown but Salazar circles away.
Allstrander is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Salazar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Allstrander is looking to clinch but Salazar is avoiding it.
Allstrander fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mahjid Salazar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ganon Allstrander.
Allstrander tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Salazar swivels and escapes.
Salazar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Allstrander misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Allstrander lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Allstrander misses with a body shot.
Allstrander shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Salazar as he jumps to the side.
Salazar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Allstrander misses with a double jab #TD#
and Salazar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Salazar.
Allstrander is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Salazar wants to pass the guard but Allstrander is keeping the position.
Salazar trying to control but Allstrander is working from the bottom.
Salazar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Allstrander on the ground.#T2#
Salazar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Allstrander works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Allstrander working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Salazar. #SUB2#
Allstrander is looking for a triangle but Salazar pushes his legs off easily.
Salazar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salazar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Allstrander changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Salazar tries to avoid it but Allstrander manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Salazar to the ground. Salazar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Allstrander looks winded!
Allstrander tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Salazar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Allstrander.
Allstrander throws a head kick but Salazar moves out of range.
Salazar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Allstrander.
Allstrander fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Allstrander shoots in but no luck this time.
Salazar attempts a counter takedown but Allstrander avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Allstrander tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Salazar defends well and Allstrander ends up having to push Salazar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Salazar feinted with a counter takedown.
Allstrander misses with a takedown attempt - Salazar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Salazar tries to counter with a takedown but Allstrander is quick to defend against it.
Allstrander misses with a series of wild punches.
Salazar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Allstrander sprawls and moves away.
Allstrander misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Salazar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Salazar trying to control but Allstrander is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mahjid Salazar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mahjid Salazar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Allstrander. Those never looked like landing.
Salazar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Allstrander wants to clinch.
Allstrander fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salazar checks the leg kick.
Salazar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Allstrander or perhaps it was just good defense by Salazar, which made it look bad.
Mahjid Salazar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Allstrander throws a low kick but it's checked well by Salazar.
Salazar attempts a counter takedown but Allstrander avoids it well and moves away.
Allstrander is trying hard to land a takedown here. Salazar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Salazar tries to counter with a takedown but Allstrander is quick to defend against it.
Mahjid Salazar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ganon Allstrander.
Allstrander is breathing heavily.
Allstrander darts in looking for a takedown but Salazar gets double underhooks and turns Allstrander into the cage.
Salazar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Salazar slips a jab and a cross from Allstrander.
Salazar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Allstrander sprawls and moves away.
Allstrander shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salazar pinned against the cage. Salazar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Allstrander shoots in but no luck this time.
Salazar keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Allstrander goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Allstrander looks to land a right hand but Salazar moved out of range.
Allstrander looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Salazar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Allstrander tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Salazar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Salazar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Allstrander doesn't manage to clinch there - Salazar circles away.
Salazar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Allstrander sprawls and moves away.
Allstrander changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Salazar tries to avoid it but Allstrander manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Salazar to the ground. Salazar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Allstrander tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salazar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Allstrander somewhat.
Salazar feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Allstrander fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Salazar feinted with a counter takedown.
Ganon Allstrander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allstrander tries to close the distance and clinch but Salazar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Allstrander throws a head kick but Salazar moves out of range.
Allstrander shoots in but Salazar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Salazar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Allstrander tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Salazar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Allstrander sprawls and moves away.
Salazar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salazar tries to counter with a takedown but Allstrander is quick to defend against it.
Allstrander goes for a double leg but Salazar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Salazar continues to drive forward.
Salazar attempts a counter takedown but Allstrander avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Allstrander tries to clinch but Salazar moves away #TD#
and Salazar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Allstrander keeping moving, preventing Salazar from controlling successfully.
Salazar looking to pass the guard.
Salazar wants to control from the top but Allstrander keeps moving.
Salazar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salazar trying to control the position from guard on top but Allstrander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mahjid Salazar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mahjid Salazar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Allstrander.
Allstrander tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Salazar swivels and escapes.
Salazar moves out of range of the body kick from Allstrander.
Allstrander tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salazar circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Salazar counters with a shoot takedown. Allstrander fights it but they end up in guard.
Allstrander takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allstrander keeping moving, preventing Salazar from controlling successfully.
Salazar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Salazar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allstrander can do to turn this around?#T1#
Salazar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Salazar looking to sit in guard and control but Allstrander gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salazar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Allstrander preventing the sweep.
Salazar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Salazar is really struggling to control Allstrander but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Salazar 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.
Salazar is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salazar working a defensive guard but Allstrander manages to pass into side control anyway.
Salazar is trying to control Allstrander's posture but Allstrander avoids it.
Salazar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Allstrander is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Salazar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
An elbow from Allstrander crashes against the mat.
Allstrander working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Salazar is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Allstrander will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mahjid Salazar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ganon Allstrander.
Allstrander shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Allstrander fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Allstrander changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Salazar tries to avoid it but Allstrander manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Salazar to the ground. Salazar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Salazar feinted with a counter takedown.
Mahjid Salazar is winning the standup battle so far.
Allstrander doesn't manage to clinch there - Salazar circles away.
Allstrander tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salazar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Allstrander tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Salazar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Salazar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Allstrander fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ganon Allstrander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allstrander throws a right and a left that Salazar avoids nicely.
Salazar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

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 Mahjid Salazar.
Well Salazar 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mahjid Salazar!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2024

#R1#
Dorsey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dorsey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dorsey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hammond misses with a hook. Dorsey ducked under it nicely.
Hammond takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hammond looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ayden Dorsey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dorsey scores with a nice head shot.
Dorsey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dorsey moves in looking to clinch but Hammond pushes him off.
Hammond avoids the body shot from Dorsey.
Good standup being displayed there by Dorsey as he connects with a hook.
Dorsey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dorsey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dorsey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Dorsey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hammond takes a swing at Dorsey's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Hammond keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab, jab by Dorsey - just one landing.
Dorsey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammond.
Dorsey throws the left hand but Hammond avoids the punch easily.
Dorsey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dorsey lunges at Hammond with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hammond's hand.
Hammond missing with a left hand there. Dorsey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hammond keeps the fight on the outside.
Hammond throws out a loose jab but Dorsey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dorsey is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hammond.
Hammond lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dorsey tries to clinch up but Hammond circles away and keeps his distance.
Dorsey throws a combination. Hammond tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dorsey tries to clinch up but Hammond circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Hammond closes the distance and pushes Dorsey back into the cage.#T2#
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hammond creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hammond tries to work over Dorsey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dorsey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dorsey is trying to force a seperation but Hammond has the dominant position.
Dorsey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hammond backwards.
Nice body punch from Hammond.
Hammond lands a shoulder strike.
Hammond throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dorseys head.
Dorsey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Dorsey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hammond misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hammond taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dorsey tries to throw a body punch but Hammond avoids it by throwing Dorsey back against the cage.
A short right from Hammond.
Hammond lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dorsey backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Dorsey fails to land. #T3#
Hammond lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dorsey backwards.
Hammond gets through Dorsey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dorsey being controlled against the cage.
Hammond lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dorsey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dorsey misses with a body punch.
Hammond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hammond.
Hammond controlling the action here for a moment.
Dorsey misses with a punch to the body.
Dorsey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hammond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dorsey scores with a shoulder strike.
Dorsey is trying to break the clinch but Hammond is controlling him.#T4#
Dorsey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dorsey tries to break the clinch but Hammond is controlling the position.
Come on Hammond - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hammond lands with a light punch inside.
Dorsey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dorsey tries a body shot but Hammond blocks it.
Hammond tries to work over Dorsey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Dorsey breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hammond wants to counter the offense by Dorsey and move into the clinch position.
Dorsey misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Dorsey clinches up against the cage.
Dorsey misses with the head strike.
Dorsey prevents a body shot from Hammond.
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 Ayden Dorsey will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A jab from Hammond misses.
Hammond just misses with a punch to the body.
Dorsey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dorsey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dorsey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hammond steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dorsey.
Dorsey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hammond.
Dorsey connects with a body shot.
Dorsey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hammond manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dorsey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dorsey.
Dorsey scores with a nice head shot.
Dorsey staying out of range there.
As Hammond tries to get set, Dorsey tries to push him back and clinch up but Hammond manages to avoid the attempt.
Dorsey moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dorsey throws a series of strikes that have Hammond backpedaling. #T1#
Dorsey is looking to clinch but Hammond is avoiding it.
Hammond on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dorsey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hammond finds it's way round the side to connect with Dorsey's head. #KD#
Dorsey lands a left and a right that send Hammond crashing to the mat, dazed. Dorsey thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Hammond is rocked!
Dorsey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hammond.
Dorsey is looking to counter the offense by Hammond and move into the clinch.
Hammond is still on wobbly legs! Can Dorsey finish him?
Dorsey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hammond is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#KD#
Dorsey lands a big uppercut and Hammond crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hammond looks OK. Dorsey waves Hammond back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dorsey cracks Hammond with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Hammond tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Dorsey pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Hammond is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ayden Dorsey!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2024

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Martin. No joy for Hayes on that attempt.
Martin leaves Hayes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Martin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Martin has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Hayes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hayes avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Hayes closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Hayes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martin fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Hayes has Martin up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Hayes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hayes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hayes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Martin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Martin looking for a sweep. Not yet Martin, not yet.
Hayes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hayes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Martin's guard.
Martin trying to control the position here.
Hayes trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Martin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hayes is in close to Martin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hayes wants to stand but Martin is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Martin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hayes is aware though and is defending well.
Hayes is stalling in the full guard.
Hayes trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hayes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3##CL#
Martin tries to keep at a distance but Hayes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Martin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hayes goes for a takedown attempt but Martin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nolan Hayes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Martin.
Hayes looks for a takedown but Martin sprawls well.
Hayes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martin's waist but Martin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hayes off to one side.
Hayes moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMartin.
Martin tries to clinch up but Hayes circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Martin wants to clinch up but Hayes keeps it at a distance.
Hayes misses with a few strikes there.
Hayes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt.
Hayes avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Hayes moves into the clinch.#BC#
Hayes breaks from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hayes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayes manages to avoid it.
Martin shoots in for a double leg but Hayes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Martin backs away, Hayes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hayes scores with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nolan Hayes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hayes stuffs the takedown attempt from Martin. Martin gets slowly back to his feet.
Martin tries to clinch but Hayes moves out of range.
Hayes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hayes shoots in looking for a takedown but Martin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hayes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Martin.
Martin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hayes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Martin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hayes.
Martin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hayes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nolan Hayes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hayes throws a quick counter head kick but Martin was just out of range.#T1#
Hayes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Martin is breathing heavily.
Martin wants to clinch up but Hayes keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Hayes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Hayes pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Hayes working for a triangle but Martin defends it easily.
Hayes is trying to control the position but Martin postures up.
Hayes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?#T2#
Hayes is pulling down on Martin's head. It's preventing any offense from Martin, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Hayes is looking for a triangle but Martin pushes his legs off easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hayes holds on and takes a little breather.
Martin looking to sit in guard and control but Hayes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hayes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Martin keeping moving, preventing Hayes from controlling successfully.
Martin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hayes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hayes content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Martin working for a triangle but Hayes defends it easily.
Hayes stays in close to Martin's body and controls the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hayes wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Hayes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hayes trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hayes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Martin counters by clinching up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hayes misses with a knee to the head.
Hayes landing knees to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nolan Hayes dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Martin slips a jab and a cross from Hayes.
Hayes misses with a combination #TD2#
and Martin counters with a shoot takedown. Hayes fights it but they end up in guard.
Hayes trying to control the position here.
Hayes trying to control the position.
Hayes trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Hayes is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Hayes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hayes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hayes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Martin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hayes's waist but Hayes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martin off to one side. #TD#
Hayes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Martin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Martin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hayes wants to stand but Martin has his arm trapped.
Hayes content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hayes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Martin looks to move to half guard but instead Hayes has passed into mount! Damn!
Hayes looking to control but Martin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hayes raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
Hayes dominating with strikes here.
Hayes controlling the pace for now.
Hayes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hayes punishing his opponent with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
BOOM! Hayes connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wayne Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nolan Hayes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hayes controlling from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nolan Hayes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hayes 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nolan Hayes!

Event: IFA 8: Titanium
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Cortes misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Dorsey counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Dorsey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Dorsey moves into the clinch successfully.
Cortes wants to get back to striking at distance but Dorsey won't allow it.
Cortes jumps guard but Dorsey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cortes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dorsey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dorsey digs a right hand underneath Cortes's ribcage. Cortes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dorsey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dorsey.
Dorsey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cortes looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Dorsey.
Cortes is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Dorsey.
Dorsey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cortes backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Dorsey.
Dorsey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cortess head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dorsey stalling in the clinch.
Good body shot from Dorsey. #T1#
Dorsey lands a shoulder strike.
Cortes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vibino Cortes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dorsey presses Cortes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Dorsey breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Dorsey moves into range and clinches up with Cortes.
A right hook to the body lands for Dorsey.
A bit of stalling here from Dorsey.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dorsey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dorsey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dorsey lands a left hand.
Dorsey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Dorsey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Dorsey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dorsey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cortes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dorsey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dorsey lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Dorsey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dorsey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ayden Dorsey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dorsey digs a good hook to Cortes's body. #CL2#
Dorsey moves into the clinch.
Dorsey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dorsey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Dorsey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cortes tries to clinch there but Dorsey circles away. #CL2#
Dorsey moves into the clinch.
Dorsey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Dorsey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dorsey misses with a series of wild punches.
Cortes tries to counter by clinching up but Dorsey breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Dorsey moves into range and clinches up with Cortes.#T3##BC2#
Dorsey breaks the clinch.
Dorsey scores with a jab.#CL2#
Dorsey clinches up with Cortes and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Dorsey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dorsey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Dorsey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dorsey pushes Cortes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dorsey is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dorsey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Dorsey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dorsey connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Cortes is rocked!
Dorsey connects with a stiff jab that staggers Cortes - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ayden Dorsey!

Event: IFA 7: Beach Bash
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Allstrander dives in for a single leg takedown but Salazar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Allstrander is trying to pull guard but Salazar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Allstrander has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Salazar after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ganon Allstrander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allstrander drops down looking for an ankle pick but Salazar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Allstrander fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And Salazar tries to counter it with a takedown but Allstrander pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Salazar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Allstrander.
Salazar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allstrander looks to land a left hand but Salazar moved out of range nicely.
Allstrander shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salazar pinned against the cage. Salazar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Allstrander tries for a takedown but Salazar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Salazar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Salazar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Allstrander darts in looking for a takedown but Salazar gets double underhooks and turns Allstrander into the cage.
Salazar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Allstrander is breathing heavily.
Allstrander tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Allstrander wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Salazar has him pressed against the cage.
Salazar working hard to break the clinch.
Allstrander tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Allstrander is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Salazar is keeping busy.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Allstrander throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Salazar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Allstrander tries for a takedown but Salazar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Allstrander looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salazar with the counter takedown but Allstrander avoids it easily.
Allstrander misses with a head kick.
Salazar feints the counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Salazar. No joy for Allstrander on that attempt.
Salazar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Allstrander shoots in looking for a takedown but Salazar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Allstrander's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Allstrander dives in for a single leg takedown but Salazar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3#
Salazar lands a hook that snaps the head of Allstrander backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Salazar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Salazar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Allstrander shoots in and drives through. Salazar sprawls well.
Salazar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Allstrander shoots in but no luck this time.
Salazar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Allstrander misses with a low kick.
Salazar blocks a head kick by Allstrander.
Allstrander fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salazar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Allstrander is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Salazar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Allstrander fails with a takedown attempt.
And Salazar tries to counter it with a takedown but Allstrander pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Allstrander shoots in for a double leg but Salazar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Allstrander fails with the takedown.
Allstrander throws a right and a left that Salazar avoids nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allstrander misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Salazar counters with a single leg into guard. Allstrander didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salazar wants to pass the guard but Allstrander is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mahjid Salazar 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#
Allstrander is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Salazar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Allstrander swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Salazar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Allstrander really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Allstrander is staying active underneath Salazar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Salazar is looking to stall here but Allstrander recovers full guard.
Salazar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Allstrander. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Allstrander is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allstrander keeping full guard, as Salazar tries to pass. #T1#
Salazar throws an elbow that misses. Allstrander uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Salazar's guard. Nice move by Allstrander!#REVR#
Allstrander stopping the sweep attempt from Salazar.
Salazar trying to keep a closed guard but Allstrander is proving a slippery customer.
Allstrander wants to pass the guard but Salazar is keeping the position.
Salazar is controlling Allstrander's posture.
Salazar trying to control the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Salazar 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.
Salazar can't keep his opponent in guard - Allstrander advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Allstrander not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Salazar is looking to control Allstrander's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Salazar avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Allstrander seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Salazar tries to get to full guard but Allstrander has control of the leg.
Salazar won't allow Allstrander to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Allstrander lands a high kick!
Allstrander fails with a takedown attempt.
Salazar with the counter takedown but Allstrander avoids it easily.
Ganon Allstrander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allstrander tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salazar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Allstrander somewhat.#T4#
Salazar keeps the fight on the outside.
Allstrander dives in for a single leg takedown but Salazar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ganon Allstrander. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Salazar manages to break the clinch.
Allstrander will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Allstrander fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allstrander tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Salazar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Allstrander dives in for a single leg takedown but Salazar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Salazar feints the counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ganon Allstrander will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Allstrander fails to land with a series of punches.
Salazar with the counter takedown but Allstrander avoids it easily.#CL#
Allstrander moves into range and clinches up with Salazar.
Salazar wants to break free but Allstrander has control.
A frustrated look appears on Allstrander's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Allstrander has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Salazar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Allstrander tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Salazar avoids it.
Allstrander is trying to break the clinch but Salazar has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Salazar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Allstrander changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Salazar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Allstrander fails to land the takedown.
Salazar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ganon Allstrander. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A low kick from Allstrander is predictable there #TD2#
and Salazar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Allstrander's guard.
Salazar looking to pass the guard.
Salazar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Salazar trying to control the position from guard on top but Allstrander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Salazar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Allstrander swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Allstrander keeping moving, preventing Salazar from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Allstrander shoots in but no luck this time.
Allstrander throws a front kick that sends Salazar stumbling back into the cage.
Allstrander will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Allstrander attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And Salazar tries to counter it with a takedown but Allstrander pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Allstrander throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salazar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Allstrander tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Salazar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Allstrander tries to clinch up but Salazar circles away and keeps his distance.
Allstrander throws a lazy right hand but Salazar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Salazar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Allstrander defends it well.
Allstrander misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Salazar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Allstrander won't be happy with that.
The strikes coming from Salazar are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Salazar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Allstrander is trying to get back to half guard.
Salazar misses with the ground and pound.#T4#
Allstrander is trying to control Salazar's posture but Salazar avoids it.
Allstrander on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Salazar is looking to take a break and control but Allstrander is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Allstrander is trying to control Salazar's posture but Salazar avoids it.
Salazar tries to score with some ground and pound. Allstrander controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salazar trying to control the position but Allstrander is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mahjid Salazar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Salazar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mahjid Salazar!

Event: IFA 6: After Midnight
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Hanson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boateng moves to clinch but Hanson breaks away
and Hanson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hanson feints and then cracks Boateng's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boateng down.
Boateng falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hanson counters with a two punch combo.
An inside leg kick lands from Hanson.
Boateng takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hanson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Hanson.
Hanson lands a right hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boateng.#T1#
Hanson lands with an uppercut that bounces Boateng off the cage and back into range.
Boateng takes one to the chin there.
Boateng tries for a takedown but Hanson circles away easily
and Hanson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hanson is pawing at Boateng, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Boateng's nose. Boateng is badly hurt! Hanson pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Boateng tries desperately to hold on but Hanson is relentless in his assault! As Boateng receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Hanson away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Hanson!

Event: IFA 5: Yosemite
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Martin fails with the takedown.
Shackleford is looking to counter the offense by Martin and move into the clinch.
Shackleford lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Martin has managed to clinch.
Shackleford looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shackleford is looking to break free of the clinch but Martin has double underhooks.
Shackleford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shackleford is looking to break free of the clinch but Martin has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Shackleford's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shackleford obliges.
Martin goes for a takedown attempt but Shackleford pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shackleford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rusty Shackleford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Martin pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Martin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shackleford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shackleford lands a nice looking kick to the body. Martin takes a step back to recover.
Martin shoots for a takedown but Shackleford saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rusty Shackleford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Martin.
Martin shoots in looking for a takedown but Shackleford manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Martin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice body kick from Shackleford.
Martin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Martin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shackleford - the referee stops the clock and Martin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shackleford. Martin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A solid body kick from Shackleford.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick and Shackleford moves out of range easily.
It appears Shackleford was looking to counter with a kick there.
Martin looks winded!
Shackleford lands a nice looking body shot.
We've been told by Shackleford's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Martin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shackleford thows a body kick. Martin tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2#
Shackleford swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Martin.
Shackleford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Martin's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Martin moves into the clinch successfully.
Shackleford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Martin is defending well for now.
Shackleford tries to land a knee to the head but Martin blocks with his arms.
Martin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shackleford gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Martin.
Shackleford is looking to break free of the clinch but Martin has double underhooks.
Martin has Shackleford pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shackleford manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Martin digs a right hand into Shackleford's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shackleford's gas tank.
Shackleford tries to land knees in the clinch but Martin avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Shackleford trying to land knees to the body.
Martin keeps control of Shackleford as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Martin tries to score a body lock takedown but Shackleford shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shackleford is trying to push Martin away but Martin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shackleford tries to break the clinch but Martin is controlling the position.
Martin is trying to drag Shackleford to the mat but Shackleford just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Shackleford breaks from the clinch.
Shackleford is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Martin goes for a double leg but Shackleford avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shackleford continues to drive forward.
Shackleford bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shackleford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Martin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shackleford!
Shackleford is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T4#
Shackleford lands a slapping body shot.
Shackleford lands with a nice body punch.
Shackleford plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shackleford plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shackleford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shackleford moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Martin throws a body kick that misses.
Shackleford lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shackleford throws a nice looking combination but Martin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martin with the counter takedown but Shackleford avoids it easily.
Shackleford is looking to wear down Martin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shackleford thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Martin if he has to take too many more of those.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Martin has eaten all the pies!#CL2#
Martin clinches up with Shackleford and pushes him back against the cage.
Martin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shackleford.#BC2#
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rusty Shackleford dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Martin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shackleford's waist but Shackleford gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martin off to one side.
Shackleford lands a high kick!
Shackleford fakes the leg kick and cracks Martin in the body.
Martin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Shackleford.
Shackleford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rusty Shackleford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Martin has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Martin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shackleford has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Martin is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Martin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Shackleford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martin on the ground.
Shackleford wants to stand and escape but Martin is having none of it.
Martin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shackleford works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shackleford wants to get back to his feet but Martin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shackleford being controlled here, momentarily.
Martin slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Martin stops Shackleford from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martin slows the pace down in half guard. #SU2#
Martin stands up and beckons Shackleford to join him on the feet.
A low kick lands for Shackleford.
Shackleford throws a nice looking combination but Martin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shackleford.
Shackleford defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Martin.
Martin doesn't manage to clinch there - Shackleford circles away.
Shackleford lands with a right hand. #T3#
Martin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shackleford sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rusty Shackleford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Martin.
Shackleford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shackleford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
Martin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shackleford avoids it really well and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Shackleford on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Martin closes the distance and pushes Shackleford back into the cage.
Martin misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Shackleford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shackleford lands a head kick!
A solid body kick from Shackleford. #T4#
Martin takes a swing at Shackleford's ribcage but misses.
Martin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shackleford lets loose with a powerful body kick. Martin will feel that in the morning.
Shackleford fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shackleford. Martin shrugs it off though.
Shackleford cracks Martin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Martin drives through with a takedown into Shackleford's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shackleford can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Martin controls the pace.#SUB2#
Martin drops back looking for a leg! Shackleford is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shackleford manages to kick Martin off! Martin jumps back into Shackleford's guard.
Martin throwing strikes from guard but Shackleford blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rusty Shackleford dominated that second round.
That's time! Shackleford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Shackleford thuds his shin into the meat of Martin's side.
Rusty Shackleford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Martin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shackleford sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Martin somewhat.
Shackleford throws a head kick that half lands.
Shackleford keeps the fight on the outside.
Shackleford is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Martin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shackleford. Shackleford obviously looking to wear him down.
Shackleford bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shackleford lands a high kick!
Martin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shackleford avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Shackleford.
Shackleford scores with a push kick.
Shackleford lands a head kick. Martin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shackleford keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rusty Shackleford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Martin.
Martin throws a lazy head kick
and Shackleford counters with a nice body kick.
Shackleford stuffs the takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shackleford.
Shackleford connects with a leg kick. #T2#
Shackleford lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shackleford with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shackleford lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Martin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Martin misses with a takedown
and Shackleford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shackleford goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Martin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shackleford.
Martin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shackleford lands with a kick to the temple. Martin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Martin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shackleford counters with a nice kick to the body.
Martin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Shackleford throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shackleford explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shackleford.
Shackleford throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shackleford lands with a kick to the temple. Martin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Martin closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Martin pulls Shackleford into guard. #ES2#
Martin is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Shackleford presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Shackleford prevents the takedown attempt. #T4#
Martin is stalling here.
Martin managing to block the knees to the body from Shackleford.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shackleford wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martin has him pressed against the cage.
Shackleford tries to land a knee to the head but Martin blocks with his arms.
Martin lands a shoulder strike.
Shackleford blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Martin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wayne Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shackleford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rusty Shackleford!

Event: IFA 3: Pressure
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1##CL#
Allstrander has managed to clinch.
Allstrander really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Allstrander jumps guard.
Moma Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Allstrander is proving hard to escape from.
Allstrander is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Allstrander knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moma Jr on the ground.
Moma Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Allstrander's head.
Moma Jr landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Allstrander looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Moma Jr passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moma Jr tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T1#
Moma Jr advances nicely into full mount. #SUB2#
Moma Jr has control of Allstrander's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Allstrander regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Moma Jr landing strikes from the mount and Allstrander is in trouble!
Moma Jr lands a heavy elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Ganon Allstrander has been cut.#SUB2#
Moma Jr is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Allstrander is surviving well by controlling Moma Jr's body position as best he can.
Moma Jr prevents Allstrander from getting the reversal.#T2#
Moma Jr with good strikes from the mount here!#CUT2#Ganon Allstrander's cut is getting worse.
Moma Jr thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Allstrander throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Moma Jr in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #ROC2#Allstrander is rocked!#CUT2#Ganon Allstrander's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allstrander is in all sorts of trouble here.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Moma Jr is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Allstrander can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB2#
Moma Jr jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Allstrander is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Allstrander and Moma Jr has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Allstrander manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Moma Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Moma Jr regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Moma Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Allstrander can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Allstrander looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Moma Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moma Jr trying to control the position here.
Allstrander trying to control but Moma Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Moma Jr has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Allstrander doesn't defend quickly enough and Moma Jr has managed to lock this one up! Can Allstrander escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Moma Jr on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joe Moma Jr!

Event: IFA 3: Pressure
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Dorsey connects with a jab.#CL2#
Dorsey takes the fight into the clinch.
Safwan Ii looking for a takedown.
Dorsey scores with a shot to the side of Safwan Ii's head.
Safwan Ii tries to pull guard but Dorsey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dorsey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Safwan Ii stalling in the clinch but Dorsey improves position.
Dorsey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dorsey is leaning against Safwan Ii and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Dorsey.
Safwan Ii is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Dorsey breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Dorsey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dorsey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#Safwan Ii is rocked!
Dorsey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Safwan Ii backwards.
Oh Safwan Ii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dorsey lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Dorsey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Dorsey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Safwan Ii, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Dorsey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Safwan Ii could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD#
Safwan Ii shoots in and bounces Dorsey off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T1#
Dorsey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dorsey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Safwan Ii seems to have got his legs back now.
Safwan Ii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Safwan Ii throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dorsey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Safwan Ii's guard. #REVB#
Safwan Ii 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.
Dorsey trying to control the position from guard on top but Safwan Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Safwan Ii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dorsey defends well.
Dorsey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Safwan Ii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dorsey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Dorsey trying to control but Safwan Ii is working from the bottom.
Dorsey controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dorsey rushes Safwan Ii and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Safwan Ii is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Dorsey piles on the pressure and Safwan Ii crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ayden Dorsey!

Event: IFA 3: Pressure
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Xan misses with a looping left.
Martin misses with a jab to the body
enabling Xan to counter with a crisp jab.
Martin shoots in for a double leg but Xan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Xan throws a shot from downtown. Martin moves away and avoids it.
Xan slips a jab and a cross from Martin.
Xan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Martin closes the distance and clinches.
Martin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Xan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Martin.
Martin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xan is trying to pull guard but Martin has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martin walks away with a smile on his face. Xan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Martin doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Xan counter with a right hand.
Liu Xan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Martin.
Martin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Xan pinned against the cage. Xan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Xan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Xan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Xan with a jab.
Martin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Martin walks into a straight right hand from Xan.
Martin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Martin wants to clinch.
Xan tries to bum rush Martin with a series of wild strikes but Martin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Martin has eaten all the pies!
Xan lands a nice shot to the body.
Xan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Martin dodges the punch combination from Xan. #T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Xan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Martin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Xan's waist but Xan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martin off to one side.
Xan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Xan swinging wildly here.
Martin unleashes a big counter combination but Xan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Xan lands a right hook to the body.
Xan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Xan.
Xan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Xan with a nice cross.
Martin throws a right and a left that Xan avoids nicely.
Xan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
A right-left combo lands from Xan.
Xan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Martin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Martin throws a right hand that Xan ducks under and follows up with a left that Xan also avoids with ease.
Xan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Xan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martin misses with a body punch
and Xan counters with a straight right hand.
Martin looks winded!
Xan jabs Martin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Xan dips to his left and cracks Martin with an uppercut!
Xan connects with a body shot that sends Martin's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Xan. Beautiful body shot.
Martin tries to clinch
and Xan counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheers as Xan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Martin doesn't seem phased though.
Xan lands a jab-cross combination. #T4#
Xan with a hook.
Xan works the jab nicely.
Martin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Xan to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Martin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Xan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Martin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Martin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Xan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Martin tries to clinch but Xan moves out of range.
Xan misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martin misses with a double jab.
Martin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liu Xan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Martin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Xan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Martin forces Xan back against the cage and clinches.
Xan fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Xan jumps guard. #SUB#
Xan has his feet on Martin's thighs here. He's pushed Martin off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Martin screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Liu Xan!

Event: IFA 2: Danger
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Bautista looking to score a takedown here. Boateng is defending well but Bautista drives through and ends up in Boateng's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bautista makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boateng looking for a sweep. Not yet Boateng, not yet.
Bautista lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bautista landing with the ground and pound.
Bautista's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Bautista avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bautista engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bautista postures up and lands a big shot to Boateng's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bautista lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bautista trying to control but Boateng is working from the bottom.
Bautista is working Boateng over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Bautista cracks Boateng with a solid left hand.
Bautista with a nice head shot there.
Bautista trying to control but Boateng is working from the bottom.
Boateng will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bautista stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boateng swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bautista is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bautista working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bautista's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bautista lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC2#Boateng is rocked!
Bautista won't allow Boateng to sweep him here.
Oh Boateng is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bautista looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bautista is in close to Boateng's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bautista with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bautista content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bautista seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bautista makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Bautista loads up on a big left hand. Boateng felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Bautista looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Boateng can't hide his disappointment, as Bautista celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Bautista!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Jabolsagadumedov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Martin wants to stand back up but Jabolsagadumedov manages to pass into side control.
Jabolsagadumedov just content to control the position.
Martin is looking for a sweep.
Martin struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin is not content to let Jabolsagadumedov control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jabolsagadumedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Martin is defending well.
Martin is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T1#
Jabolsagadumedov trying to control the position but Martin is working away. #SUB2#
Jabolsagadumedov swings around for an armbar but Martin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jabolsagadumedov's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jabolsagadumedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jabolsagadumedov trying to control the position.
Martin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jabolsagadumedov is keeping the position for now.
Jabolsagadumedov has Martin pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Jabolsagadumedov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Martin is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Jabolsagadumedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Martin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jabolsagadumedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Martin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jabolsagadumedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Martin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jabolsagadumedov's guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jabolsagadumedov fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Jabolsagadumedov as Martin shoots in.#TD2#
Jabolsagadumedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Martin quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Martin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jabolsagadumedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Martin's guard.
Jabolsagadumedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Martin wants to get back to his feet.
Martin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Martin is breathing heavily.#T4##SUB2#
Jabolsagadumedov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Martin sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Jabolsagadumedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Martin wants to control but Jabolsagadumedov is keeping busy.
Jabolsagadumedov is stalling here. Martin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jabolsagadumedov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Martin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jabolsagadumedov tries to improve position but can't.
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 Wayne Martin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Jabolsagadumedov drives through with a takedown into Martin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jabolsagadumedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Jabolsagadumedov from controlling successfully.
Martin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabolsagadumedov trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Jabolsagadumedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T1#
Martin keeping moving, preventing Jabolsagadumedov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jabolsagadumedov fails to land the takedown.
Martin misses with a takedown attempt - Jabolsagadumedov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Jabolsagadumedov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Martin on his heels. He'll look to pass Martin's guard now, I'm sure.
Martin looking for a sweep. Not yet Martin, not yet.
Martin keeping full guard, as Jabolsagadumedov tries to pass.
Martin really is a fat lump.
Jabolsagadumedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Martin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2##SUB2#
Jabolsagadumedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jabolsagadumedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jabolsagadumedov won't allow Martin to sweep him here.
Jabolsagadumedov trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jabolsagadumedov slips a jab and a cross from Martin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martin goes for a double leg but Jabolsagadumedov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jabolsagadumedov continues to drive forward.
Jabolsagadumedov prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jabolsagadumedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
Martin can't break the clinch. #TD2#
Jabolsagadumedov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Martin regains guard immediately.
Jabolsagadumedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jabolsagadumedov throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Jabolsagadumedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jabolsagadumedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jabolsagadumedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jabolsagadumedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Martin looking to control.
Jabolsagadumedov wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Martin closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Jabolsagadumedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jabolsagadumedov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jabolsagadumedov wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Jabolsagadumedov postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ramzhek Jabolsagadumedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jabolsagadumedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Martin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jabolsagadumedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Martin lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Martin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jabolsagadumedov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Martin counters with a left to the body.
Martin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jabolsagadumedov defends well and Martin ends up having to push Jabolsagadumedov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jabolsagadumedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Martin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jabolsagadumedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wayne Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramzhek Jabolsagadumedov.#TD2#
Jabolsagadumedov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jabolsagadumedov showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin trying to control from the bottom.
Martin gets full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Martin looking for a guillotine here but Jabolsagadumedov defends easily.
Martin has control of Jabolsagadumedov's left arm, preventing Jabolsagadumedov from doing any damage.
Jabolsagadumedov wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Jabolsagadumedov throwing strikes from guard but Martin blocks nicely.
Jabolsagadumedov throws a big elbow that misses. #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.#SUB2#
Jabolsagadumedov has gone for a leg lock! Martin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jabolsagadumedov's guard.#REVR#
Jabolsagadumedov keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Jabolsagadumedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ramzhek Jabolsagadumedov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Jabolsagadumedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martin defends it easily.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Jabolsagadumedov is keeping the position.#T3#
Jabolsagadumedov keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Martin tries to free his leg and advance position but Jabolsagadumedov is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Jabolsagadumedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Martin throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Jabolsagadumedov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Martin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jabolsagadumedov trying to control the action but Martin is working from the bottom.
Martin struggling a bit here.
Jabolsagadumedov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jabolsagadumedov working the ground and pound.
Martin struggling a bit here.

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 Wayne Martin.
I think Martin 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Martin!

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