Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: MMA Hype -29-
Date: Jan 29, 2025

#R1#
Chase drops his hands momentarily and Lawrence takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chase takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lawrence scores with a body shot.
Lawrence seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lawrence dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chase takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lawrence jabs Chase to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lawrence dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lawrence stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lawrence lands a jab to Chase's midsection.
Chase looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawrence throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chase stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lawrence lands a nice shot to the body.
Lawrence slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lawrence lands a jab to Chase's midsection.
Lawrence is looking to wear down Chase with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lawrence scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chase doesn't seem bothered though.
Lawrence punishes Chase's body with a nice straight punch.
Lawrence scores with a jab to the head.
Lawrence ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lawrence with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chase takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Lawrence scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chase doesn't seem bothered though.
Lawrence throws a shot to the body.
Lawrence scores with a jab. Chase acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tristan Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawrence stuns Chase with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Lawrence has knocked Chase down with a huge combo! Lawrence steps away and waves a wobbly Chase back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawrence lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chase at a distance.
Lawrence listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#Chase is rocked!
Lawrence pounces like a tiger and cracks Chase with a vicious hook! Chase is down but not out! Lawrence follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tristan Lawrence!
Tristan Lawrence very nearly forgot to thank Bloodbath MMA Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: XFC
Date: Jan 26, 2025

#R1#
GC misses with a wild body shot.
GC stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and GC wants it to stay on the feet.
Cavahlo moves away from the strike by GC.
Cavahlo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
GC closes the distance and clinches up with Cavahlo, looking for a takedown. GC pushes Cavahlo against the cage but Cavahlo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Cavahlo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. GC quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
GC is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cavahlo pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cavahlo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
GC manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cavahlo wants to stand but GC has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1##SUB2#
GC is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cavahlo defends well.
Cavahlo wants to control from the top but GC keeps moving. #SUB2#
GC is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cavahlo throwing strikes but missing. #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.
GC is striking off his back. Cavahlo thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
GC wants to get back to full guard.
GC wants to get back to full guard but Cavahlo has passed into side control.
GC parries the strikes from Cavahlo easily there. Cavahlo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable GC to escape.
Cavahlo prevents GC from escaping the position.#SUB#
Cavahlo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. GC knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
GC is trying to get back to half guard.
GC wants to get back to his feet.
GC is looking for a sweep.
GC is trying to work for a sweep but Cavahlo has mounted him!
Cavahlo landing punches.
Cavahlo trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4##SUB#
Cavahlo goes for an armbar but GC turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from GC.
Cavahlo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
GC wants to control from the top but Cavahlo keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
GC with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cavahlo 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Cavahlo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
GC fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cavahlo to the ground. GC is now in Cavahlo's guard.
GC throws a big right hand that misses.
GC trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
GC stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cavahlo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
GC controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cavahlo wants to sweep but no luck.
GC stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cavahlo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
GC's corner is telling him to maintain position.
GC loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
GC pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cavahlo is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Cavahlo being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
GC fails with the takedown
and Cavahlo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cavahlo lands a lovely overhand right.
Cavahlo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of GC's head.
GC is looking to chop away at Cavahlo's legs.
GC closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cavahlo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
GC throws an off balance right hand
and Cavahlo counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#GC is rocked!
We've been told by Cavahlo's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cavahlo.
GC is still on wobbly legs! Can Cavahlo finish him?
GC is breathing heavily.#CL#
Cavahlo rushes GC and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Cavahlo pulls guard.
Cavahlo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that GC can do to turn this around?
Cavahlo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in GC's guard. #REVR#
Cavahlo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
GC seems to have recovered his senses.
GC keeping moving, preventing Cavahlo from controlling successfully.
Cavahlo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cavahlo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Cavahlo trying to control but GC is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if GC can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cavahlo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cavahlo tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
GC wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
GC tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cavahlo works to advance to full mount. GC defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
GC is trying to reverse the position but instead Cavahlo has taken his back - oops!
GC is really stuck here.
Cavahlo throws a series of strikes and GC wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
GC stops Cavahlo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Cavahlo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cavahlo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
GC really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cavahlo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cavahlo manages to capitalize on a mistake by GC to take his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Cavahlo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Cavahlo doesn't manage to clinch there - GC circles away. #TD2#
GC shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cavahlo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
GC working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cavahlo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cavahlo moves into full guard.
Cavahlo controls GC momentarily but GC frees himself. #T1##SUB#
Cavahlo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but GC can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
GC with a flurry of punches that miss.
GC loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
GC throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cavahlo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cavahlo looking to control.
GC in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
GC in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
GC works over Cavahlo with some ground and pound from guard.
GC postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
GC's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cavahlo is pulling down on GC's head. It's preventing any offense from GC, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cavahlo closes this distance looking for a takedown but GC circles away.
Xavier Cavahlo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cavahlo dodges the punch combination from GC.
GC tries to close the distance and clinch but Cavahlo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Xavier Cavahlo is winning the standup battle so far.
GC thows a leg kick but Cavahlo checks it
and Cavahlo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
GC will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
GC looks to score with a jab to the body but Cavahlo is just out of range.
GC displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cavahlo. #T3#
Cavahlo has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Cavahlo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
GC throws a nice looking combination but Cavahlo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Cavahlo as GC shoots in.
Cavahlo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cavahlo duly obliges.
GC misses with a double jab.
Cavahlo throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #TD#
Cavahlo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. GC sprawls well initially but Cavahlo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
GC takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
GC keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cavahlo stops GC from getting back to his feet.
Xavier Cavahlo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cavahlo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but GC does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
GC gets back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
GC working for a triangle but Cavahlo defends it easily.
GC tries to land a sweep but no joy.
TW GC has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
GC has a closed guard, preventing Cavahlo from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Xavier Cavahlo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
GC wants to clinch
and Cavahlo counters with a body kick.

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 Xavier Cavahlo.
Well Cavahlo 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Cavahlo!

Event: XFC
Date: Jan 26, 2025

#R1#
Solis tries to bum rush Harmuna with a series of wild strikes but Harmuna uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harmuna looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Solis looks to land a right hand but Harmuna moved out of range.
Solis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Harmuna walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Harmuna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Solis tries to bum rush Harmuna with a series of wild strikes but Harmuna uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harmuna lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Harmuna throws a lazy uppercut
and Solis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Solis throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Harmuna's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Solis dives in looking to finish as Harmuna flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Solis's strikes! Solis is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Harmuna's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Harmuna was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamarion Solis!
During a confident post fight interview, Jamarion Solis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Gibbs Ascends to the Hall
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1##CL#
Kapusta darts in and clinches Butler up against the cage.
Butler takes an elbow to the temple.
Kapusta landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kapusta connects with a knee to the head.
Kapusta putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Butler in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kapusta lands a nice elbow.
Knees to the body from Kapusta.
Butler jumps guard but Kapusta stands there with Butler around his waist. Butler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kapusta lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butler fails to pull guard.
Butler is trying to pull guard but Kapusta has him pressed against the cage.
Rado Kapusta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximo Butler.
Kapusta jerks Butler's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Butler drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Kapusta goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Kapusta because Butler was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Rado Kapusta!

Event: MMA Hype -27-
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1#
Mao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wong pinned against the cage. Wong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wong somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mao.
Uzu Mao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Wong is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mao's half guard.
Mao is breathing heavily.
Wong wants to control but Mao is keeping him busy.
Mao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wong.
Wong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mao defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong trying to control from half guard but Mao is working away.
Mao controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mao knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Wong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mao's head.
Mao on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mao tries to get out of the position.
Wong trying to control from half guard but Mao is working away.
Mao is pressing down on Wong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wong stopping the sweep attempt from Mao.
Mao keeping full guard, as Wong tries to pass.
Wong won't allow Mao to sweep him here.
Mao keeping moving, preventing Wong from controlling successfully.
Mao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wong is one step ahead there.
Wong trying to control the position from guard on top but Mao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mao looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wong looking to pass the guard.
Mao seems keen to control Wong's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wong looks for a takedown but Mao sprawls well.
Mao shoots in and drives through. Wong sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uzu Mao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mao with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Wong counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Wong jumps guard and drags Mao to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wong wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Wong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mao defends it easily.
Mao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Mao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wong wants to get back to his feet but Mao is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mao throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mao stops Wong from standing up.
Wong looking to control. #SUB2#
Wong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mao 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.
Wong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Wong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wong has momentary wrist control but Mao slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Wong is looking for a triangle but Mao pushes his legs off easily.
Mao with a nice head shot there.
Mao postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Wong has his foot on Mao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mao works his way back into a safe position though.
Mao works over Wong with some ground and pound from guard.
Mao lands a couple of elbows.
Mao with a nice head shot there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Wong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mao working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wong's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nico Wong dominated that round.
That's time! Mao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Wong rushes Mao and presses him up against the cage.
Wong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mao is defending well.
Mao is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wong lands an elbow inside.
Mao tries to score a body lock takedown but Wong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wong lands an elbow inside.
Wong lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Wong.
Mao takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Uzu Mao has been cut.#TD2#
Wong decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Wong has his foot on Mao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mao works his way back into a safe position though.
Mao postures up in Wong's guard and throws a big left but Wong blocks it. #SUB2#
Wong looking for a guillotine here but Mao defends easily.
Mao throws a strike but Wong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Wong trying to control but Mao is working from the bottom.
Wong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mao is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wong throwing strikes from guard but Mao blocks nicely.
Wong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mao is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Wong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Mao is nestled in close to Wong, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mao missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wong is looking for a sweep. Mao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Wong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wong trying to control but Mao postures up.
Mao slips a nice elbow through Wong's hands, connecting with Wong's forehead.#SUB2#
Wong looking for submissions off his back.
Mao looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wong with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Mao takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mao prevents Wong from standing back up.
Mao working over Wong with some ground and pound. Wong looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mao landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wong is trying to stand back up but Mao is controlling him
Mao working over Wong with some ground and pound. Wong looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mao thows a huge punch but Wong dodges it nicely.
Mao scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mao throwing shots but Wong is blocking nicely.
Mao looks to land a strike but Wong avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mao with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mao with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Mao throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wong works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wong looking for a triangle here. Mao is fighting it but it looks tight! Wong pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mao is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nico Wong!

Event: NYF Fight Night 56
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1#
Bridges throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilkerson throws a leg kick that misses.
Bridges ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wilkerson throws a low kick but Bridges moves out of range easily.
Bridges defending well as Wilkerson loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Bridges clinches up against the cage.
Bridges wants to break free but Wilkerson has control.
Bridges tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bridges lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilkerson backwards.
Wilkerson tries to throw a body punch but Bridges avoids it by throwing Wilkerson back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridges lands a shoulder strike.
Bridges lands with a short shot to the head.
Wilkerson is looking to break free of the clinch but Bridges has double underhooks.
Wilkerson can't break the clinch. #T1#
Bridges lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Bridges's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilkerson tries a low kick but Bridges avoids it.
Bridges circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Bridges counter with a right hand.
Wilkerson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bridges seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bridges blocks a head kick by Wilkerson.
Wilkerson throws a body punch but Bridges moves out of range.
Bridges connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Valentino Wilkerson has been cut.
Wilkerson tried to score with a low kick but Bridges checks it.
Wilkerson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bridges paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilkerson throws a head kick that misses
and Bridges scores with a counter punch that sends Wilkerson to the canvas! Bridges smells blood - he's punishing Wilkerson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Wilkerson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryland Bridges!
A victorious Ryland Bridges thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: FREAKSHOW 2
Date: Jan 15, 2025

#R1#
Pashka has a takedown stuffed.
Pashka shoots for a double leg takedown but Man sprawls well. He's pushed Pashka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Pashka clinches.
The referee calls for Pashka to work.
Man wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pashka has him pressed against the ropes.
Man is defending well against a takedown attempt.
XX Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coco Pashka.
Man wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pashka prevents Man from breaking the clinch.
Man has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pashka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Pashka manages to break the clinch.
Man walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Pashka has closed the distance and engaged Man in a clinch. #T1#
Man is trying to force a seperation but Pashka has the dominant position.
Man can't break the clinch.
Man wants to get back to striking at distance but Pashka won't allow it.
Pashka throws an elbow but it misses.
Man wants to get back to striking at distance but Pashka won't allow it.
Man wants to get back to striking at distance but Pashka won't allow it.
Man is trying to break the clinch but Pashka is controlling him.
Pashka drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Man gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
Pashka gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Man is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pashka pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Man looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pashka perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2##SUB#
Man is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pashka pulls his head out easily.
Man is looking for a sweep. Pashka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pashka wants to get back to his feet.
Pashka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Man does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pashka is just content to waste time from the top position. Man takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pashka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Man. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Man working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pashka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pashka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Man bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pashka's guard. #REVR#
Pashka 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.
Man with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pashka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Man accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Man throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pashka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Man loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Man with a flurry of punches that miss.
Man 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.
Man working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pashka's head.
Man is looking to work some ground and pound but Pashka has wrist control.
Man postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Man with a flurry of punches that miss.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Man avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Man throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Pashka pushes Man up against the ropes in a clinch.#T5##BC2#
Pashka breaks the clinch.
Pashka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Man counters with a big head kick but Pashka shrugs it off.
Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pashka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Man as he jumps to the side.
Man looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Man shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pashka shoots for a double leg takedown but Man sprawls well. He's pushed Pashka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pashka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Man misses its target.
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T6#
Pashka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Man counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pashka digs a good hook to Man's body.
Pashka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pashka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Man.#CL2#
Pashka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pashka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Man's efforts to push away.
Pashka keeps control of Man as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Man manages to break the clinch.
Man is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T7##CL2#
Man tries to keep at a distance but Pashka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Man wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pashka keeps control of Man as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Pashka breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Pashka closes the distance and pushes Man back into the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Pashka.
Pashka cracks Man with a nice body shot.
Man is trying to force a seperation but Pashka has the dominant position.#BC2#
Pashka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pashka shoots in but no luck this time.
Man changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pashka tries to avoid it but Man manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pashka to the ground. Pashka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pashka pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T8#
Man closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pashka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Pashka drives through and clinches with Man against the ropes.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Pashka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pashka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Man tries for a takedown but Pashka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Coco Pashka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pashka ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Man throws a lazy right hand but Pashka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Pashka moves into the clinch.#T9##TD#
Man is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Pashka can't fight it off and eventually Man manages to take the fight to the floor. Pashka looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Pashka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Man defends it easily.
Man will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Man loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pashka holds on and takes a little breather.
Man trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pashka's guard.
XX Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pashka wants to hit a sweep here but Man passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pashka there!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Coco Pashka.
I think Pashka 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Coco Pashka!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Coco Pashka!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Coco Pashka!

Coco Pashka wins by unanimous decision!

Event: NYF Fight Night 55
Date: Jan 15, 2025

#R1#
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Bray off balance momentarily.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bray tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva pushes Bray away with a front kick.
Bray on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Bray misses with a series of wild punches.
As Bray backs off Silva throws a huge counter combo but Bray manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Bray moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Silva connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Sonny Bray has been cut.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
I was talking to Bray's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bray stalling the fight.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bray stalling against the cage. #BC#
Bray breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bray.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Bray closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Bray is blocking nicely.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bray misses with a body punch.
Bray throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva lands with a right to the head.
Bray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bray has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bray blocks it with crossed arms.
Bray slows down the pace here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bray. #T2##BC2#
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bray. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bray dives in for a single leg takedown but Silva sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Bray backs off Silva throws a huge counter combo but Bray manages to avoid it all.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva stalling in the clinch but Bray improves position. #BC#
Bray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bray.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bray misses with a combination
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Bray will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bray tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Bray scores with a sloppy right hand. Silva should have avoided that one.
Bray tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range. #T3#
Bray chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bray is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bray's sensitive parts. #CL#
Bray fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bray shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bray gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Bray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Bray.
Bray is looking to clinch.
Silva unleashes a big counter combination but Bray bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Bray tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva is looking for the big counter here.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva connects with a jab.#CL#
Bray moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Bray's ribcage.
Bray misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva scores with a leg kick.
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sonny Bray's cut.
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#
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bray throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Bray down. #CL#
Bray fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Bray blocks with his arms.
Silva trying to control the position but instead, Bray has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silva into the cage.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bray.
Bray throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bray tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Bray blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Bray.
Bray struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands. #TD#
Bray gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Silva pushes Bray off but Bray dives into side control. #T1#
Bray is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva taking a bit of punishment here - Bray scoring with strikes.
Bray content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Silva punching from the bottom.
Bray passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Silva!
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Bray's attempts to control the action.
Silva wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Bray with shots to the head and body - Silva looks very uncomfortable down there.
You get the feeling that Silva really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bray raining down shots from the mount!
Bray avoids the attempt from Silva to control.
Silva tries to improve his position but instead Bray has taken his back!
Silva trying to get back to his feet but Bray is in full control for now.
Bray has good solid back control here. #T4#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bray working for the choke. #SUB#
Bray has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Silva has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Bray dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sonny Bray's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bray is looking for a counter combo.
A nice combination there by Bray. #CL2#
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bray misses with a body punch.
Bray has Silva pushed against the cage.
Bray effectively controlling the action here.
Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Bray leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bray is looking to control Silva's arms but Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bray has his back to the cage.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bray's face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bray jumps guard but Silva stands there with Bray around his waist. Bray gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bray taking a breather.
Bray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Bray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bray has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Bray.
Bray tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Paulo Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Bray moves into the clinch successfully.
Bray pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bray blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bray tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Bray. #BC#
Bray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva scores with a leg kick.
Bray tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Bray tries to clinch up
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Bray darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bray is looking to control Silva's arms but Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bray has his back to the cage.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Bray blocks it.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bray struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Bray blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bray misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bray.
Bray steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Silva. That one must have hurt.
Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bray has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Bray.
Silva lands with a nice combination. Bray backs away looking to recover.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
Bray doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Bray shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bray's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Bray backs off Silva throws a huge counter combo but Bray manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Bray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva throws a head kick but Bray moves out of range.
Bray tries a low kick but Silva avoids it.
Bray throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range. #T4#
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bray misses with a series of wild punches.
Bray misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paulo Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva unleashes a big counter combination but Bray bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sonny Bray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bray tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Bray throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Silva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
Bray has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Silva!

Event: JF 51 - Gibbs the Toad Hunter
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Butler closes the distance and clinches up with Hardy, looking for a takedown. Butler pushes Hardy against the cage but Hardy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Butler looks to move away, Hardy throws a big counter combo but Butler just gets out of the way.
Butler shoots in and drives through. Hardy sprawls well.
Hardy swings for the body but Butler moves out of range.
Butler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hardy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Salvatore Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximo Butler.
Butler tries for a takedown but Hardy circles away easily
and Hardy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Hardy moves into the clinch.
Hardy lands a shoulder strike.
Butler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hardy smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Butler is just out of range.
Butler shoots in and drives through. Hardy sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Butler or perhaps it was just good defense by Hardy, which made it look bad.
Butler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC#Butler is rocked!#T1#
Butler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hardy but Hardy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Butler is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardy finish him?
Butler misses with a takedown attempt
and Hardy counters with a right hand to the body.
Butler looks winded!
Hardy weaves into range and cracks Butler right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Butler goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Hardy is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Salvatore Hardy!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 19
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Ness dives in for a single leg takedown but Lynch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lynch gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ness. #TD#
Ness pulls guard effortlessly.
Lynch would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ness is controlling Lynch's posture.
Lynch preventing the sweep.
Ness definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ness is pulling down on Lynch's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ness 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.
Ness is pulling down on Lynch's head to control his posture.
Ness looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lynch is one step ahead there. #T1#
Lynch is looking to stand up but Ness won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ness shoots in for a takedown but Lynch shows good takedown defense.
Lynch wants to counter with a clinch but Ness pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Ness. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lynch works over Ness's head and body with a nice combination.
Lynch lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ness doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lynch counters with a three punch combo that has Ness backing up. Ness nods at Lynch to acknowledge the strikes.
Ness doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lynch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ness misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Despite the aggression on Lynch's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No luck for Lynch with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Ness misses with a takedown
and Lynch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lynch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ness with a poor takedown
and Lynch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ness closes the distance and clinches up with Lynch, looking for a takedown. Ness pushes Lynch against the cage but Lynch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ness shoots and misses
and Lynch counters with a nice body shot.
Ness shoots in for a double leg but Lynch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lynch lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lynch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ness ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ness tries to counter with a takedown but Lynch is quick to defend against it.
Ness goes for a double leg but Lynch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lynch continues to drive forward.
Lynch let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ness misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lynch is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Ness gets control of Lynch's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ness will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lynch wanted to stand there but Ness had control of the position. #T3#
Ness tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lynch trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ness's guard.
Lynch wants to control from the top but Ness keeps moving.
Lynch is stalling in the full guard.
Lynch wants to stand and escape but instead Ness has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Ness scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Lynch wants to stand up but Ness is controlling him.
Ness passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Lynch's face as Ness controls the position.
Ness lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ness lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lynch down.
Ness staying calm.
Lynch is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ness's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colt Lynch dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ness fails with the takedown.
Lynch is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lynch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lynch wants it to stay on the feet.
Lynch throws a lazy right hand but Ness sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lynch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Ness shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ness winds up and cracks Lynch with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ness passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lynch!
Ness lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ness won't let Lynch get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ness pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T1#
Lynch is bucking up trying to escape but Ness cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ness looking to finish Lynch with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lynch!
Rick Ness overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lynch tries to reverse the position but Ness maintains control.
Lynch taking shots to the head.
Ness landing strikes from the mount and Lynch is in trouble! #ROC#Lynch is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Ness! Lynch is hurt baaadly! Ness is firing away with more strikes - Lynch is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Ness!
A victorious Rick Ness thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: NYF Fight Night 54
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Mathis shoots in but no luck this time.
Juarez throws a leg kick which misses Mathis's front leg but catches the back leg as Mathis tries to avoid it.
Juarez throws a series of punches but Mathis avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Juarez does no damage.
Mathis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD2#
Juarez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mathis on his heels. He'll look to pass Mathis's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mathis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Juarez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Juarez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Juarez throwing strikes from guard but Mathis blocks nicely.
Juarez chips away with some ground and pound.
Juarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juarez throwing strikes but missing.
Juarez throwing strikes from guard but Mathis blocks nicely. #T1#
Juarez stands up over Mathis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Juarez passes Mathis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mathis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Juarez.
Juarez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Juarez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Juarez lands strikes from half guard.
Juarez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mathis!
Mathis is breathing heavily.
Mathis is trying to escape the mount.
Juarez looking to finish Mathis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mathis!#T2#
Mathis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Juarez landing strikes from the mount.
Juarez lands a big shot there that rocks Mathis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Juarez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juarez looking to finish Mathis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mathis!#ROC2#Mathis is rocked!
A big strike lands for Juarez! That's really hurt Mathis and he's turned his back - Juarez keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Juarez jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

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

Event: JF 45 - New Year New Korbin
Date: Jan 01, 2025

#R1#
Butler shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Butler sprawls and moves away.
Butler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Butler with that takedown attempt.
Wathjee Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximo Butler.
Butler darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Butler into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Johnson enables Butler to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johnson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Butler stops Johnson from standing up. #SUB2#
Butler drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Butler off! Butler jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Butler controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Butler trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Butler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Butler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Butler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Butler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Butler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Butler isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Butler trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butler won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A left lands for Johnson.
Butler darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Butler into the cage.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.
Butler goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.#T3#
Butler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Butler looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Butler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Butler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4#
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Butler shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Butler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Butler is quick to defend against it.
Butler ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Butler on that attempt.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Butler has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Butler looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson scores with a jab. Butler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wathjee Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Butler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Butler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Butler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wathjee Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximo Butler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Johnson lands.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Butler.
Butler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Butler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Butler sprawls and moves away.
Butler has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Butler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T2#
Johnson is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Butler seems to be looking for submissions.
Butler stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Butler is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Butler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Butler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Butler eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Johnson is staying active underneath Butler, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Butler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Butler stops Johnson from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Butler is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnson is looking to escape.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Butler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Butler moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Butler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Butler wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson is pushing Butler's head away, looking to escape. Butler manages to hold on to the position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet here but Butler is keeping cool and he's managed to take Johnson's back.
Johnson is taking damage to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maximo Butler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Butler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Butler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Butler somewhat.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Wathjee Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximo Butler.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
A cross from Johnson lands.
Butler drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Johnson cracks Butler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Butler. Butler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Butler's shoulder, as Butler tries to avoid the shot.
Maximo Butler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Butler moved out of range nicely.
Butler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Butler with that takedown attempt.
Wathjee Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Butler dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Butler's head and hops out.
Butler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Butler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Butler ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Butler darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Butler into the cage.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butler can do to turn this around?#T3#
Butler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Butler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Butler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Butler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Butler shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Butler is quick to defend against it.
Butler shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wathjee Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wathjee Johnson!
After winning the bout, Wathjee Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 24, 2024

#R1#
Wilkerson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cavahlo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wilkerson defends it nicely.
Wilkerson fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Cavahlo as Wilkerson shoots in.
Wilkerson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cavahlo defends well and Wilkerson ends up having to push Cavahlo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valentino Wilkerson. 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.
Cavahlo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wilkerson just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Cavahlo pulls Wilkerson into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cavahlo working a defensive guard here.
Wilkerson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Cavahlo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilkerson is one step ahead there.
Wilkerson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Cavahlo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Cavahlo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wilkerson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wilkerson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wilkerson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cavahlo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cavahlo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cavahlo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Wilkerson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cavahlo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wilkerson defends it well. #T2#
Cavahlo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Wilkerson looking for a kimura from the bottom but Cavahlo passes into side control!
Wilkerson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cavahlo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wilkerson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wilkerson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cavahlo.
Cavahlo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilkerson is keeping the position for now.
Cavahlo wants to stand but Wilkerson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Wilkerson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Wilkerson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cavahlo is aware though and is defending well.
Cavahlo tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilkerson is retaining full guard.
Cavahlo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilkerson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Wilkerson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cavahlo defends well.
Cavahlo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Wilkerson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cavahlo defends well.#SUB#
Cavahlo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wilkerson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cavahlo has managed to get both his arms back between Wilkerson's legs - danger averted.
Wilkerson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cavahlo controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cavahlo tries to stand but Wilkerson is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cavahlo tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilkerson is retaining full guard.
Cavahlo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wilkerson wants to stand and escape but Cavahlo is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Cavahlo closes the distance and clinches.
Cavahlo fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Cavahlo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilkerson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilkerson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from Cavahlo. No joy for Wilkerson on that attempt. #CL2#
Cavahlo pushes Wilkerson up against the cage in a clinch.
Cavahlo fails to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Cavahlo 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##TD2#
Cavahlo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wilkerson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wilkerson is not content to let Cavahlo control the position. #SUB2#
Cavahlo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wilkerson is looking for a sweep.
Wilkerson misses with a strike from the bottom.
Wilkerson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cavahlo's best efforts.
Wilkerson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cavahlo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cavahlo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Wilkerson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cavahlo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Wilkerson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Wilkerson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Wilkerson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cavahlo pulls his head out easily.
Cavahlo tries to stand but can't do so whilst Wilkerson controls his leg.
Wilkerson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Xavier Cavahlo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cavahlo content to stall in guard here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wilkerson keeping full guard, as Cavahlo tries to pass. #SUB#
Wilkerson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cavahlo defends well.
Cavahlo trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilkerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Wilkerson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cavahlo is aware though and is defending well.
Cavahlo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wilkerson's guard.#SUB#
Wilkerson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cavahlo is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Cavahlo avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Wilkerson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3##SUB2#
Cavahlo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cavahlo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cavahlo with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Wilkerson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Wilkerson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cavahlo wants to stand but Wilkerson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Cavahlo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cavahlo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU2#
Cavahlo stands up and waves to Wilkerson to follow him. #T4#
Cavahlo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cavahlo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilkerson shoots in looking for a takedown but Cavahlo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilkerson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cavahlo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cavahlo shoots in for a double leg but Wilkerson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cavahlo misses with a series of wild punches.
Cavahlo stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilkerson. Wilkerson gets slowly back to his feet.
Cavahlo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wilkerson as he jumps to the side.
Valentino Wilkerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Cavahlo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cavahlo misses with a takedown attempt
and Wilkerson counters with a left and a right that stings Cavahlo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilkerson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cavahlo counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Cavahlo 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##CL2#
Cavahlo instigates a clinch.
Cavahlo fails to pull guard.
Cavahlo stops a takedown attempt from Wilkerson.
Wilkerson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wilkerson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cavahlo pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Cavahlo jumps guard.
Wilkerson connects with a couple of short punches.
Wilkerson is looking to work some ground and pound but Cavahlo has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cavahlo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Cavahlo is looking for a triangle but Wilkerson pushes his legs off easily.
Wilkerson trying to control but Cavahlo is working from the bottom.
Cavahlo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Wilkerson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cavahlo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cavahlo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cavahlo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wilkerson defends well.
Cavahlo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wilkerson's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Wilkerson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cavahlo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cavahlo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cavahlo trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilkerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Wilkerson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Cavahlo throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilkerson has a closed guard, preventing Cavahlo from standing up. #SUB#
Wilkerson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cavahlo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Cavahlo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wilkerson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cavahlo has managed to get both his arms back between Wilkerson's legs - danger averted.
Cavahlo trying to control but Wilkerson is working from the bottom.
Cavahlo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Wilkerson has his foot on Cavahlo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cavahlo works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Wilkerson has his foot on Cavahlo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cavahlo works his way back into a safe position though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Wilkerson has his foot on Cavahlo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cavahlo works his way back into a safe position though.
Cavahlo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Cavahlo trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilkerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cavahlo throws a one two combo.
Wilkerson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cavahlo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Valentino Wilkerson has been cut.#TD2#
Cavahlo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cavahlo controlling the pace.
Cavahlo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wilkerson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cavahlo tries to stand and escape but Wilkerson is controlling the position. #T4##SUB#
Wilkerson looking for submissions off his back.
Cavahlo controlling the action here.
Cavahlo slips a nice elbow through Wilkerson's hands, connecting with Wilkerson's forehead.
Cavahlo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilkerson keeps working.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Wilkerson actively working from the bottom here.
Valentino Wilkerson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cavahlo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Xavier Cavahlo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wilkerson missing with punches from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Cavahlo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cavahlo 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Cavahlo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2024

#R1#
Harris fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Harris closes the distance and clinches.
Solis throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Harris manages to break the clinch.
Solis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Solis wants it to stay on the feet.
Harris throws a nice looking combination but Solis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Solis looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.
Solis misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solis on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A lazy body kick from Solis #TD2#
and Harris counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
Solis trying to control here.
Well, if Harris is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Harris passes the guard and advances to mount!
Solis tries to reverse the position but Harris maintains control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harris connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris content just to control the position here.
Solis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harris on the ground.
Harris lands a couple of good shots and Solis has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Harris controls the position.
Harris softening up his opponent with strikes here. #SUB2#
Solis is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Harris gets his way!
Harris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Solis covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head. #T3#
Harris has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Harris working for a choke but Solis is defending well.
Harris throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Solis!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Harris controlling the positon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harris connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Solis to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Harris is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Harris is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zayn Harris dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Harris shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Harris was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Solis tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Solis trying to control the hands but Harris won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Solis.#T1##SUB2#
Harris has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Solis has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Harris really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Solis.#SUB2#
Harris is looking for the choke from the back position but Solis is controlling his hands well. #T2##SUB2#
Solis preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Harris.
Harris lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Harris lands a shot to the head.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Harris controlling the positon.
Solis trying to get back to his feet but Harris is in full control for now. #T3#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #SUB2#
Harris looking to break Solis's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Solis remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Harris will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Solis is covering up but some of the strikes from Harris are getting through and doing damage. #SUB2#
Harris is working for a rear naked choke. Solis is not defending it well and Harris has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Solis refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Solis's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zayn Harris!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2024

#R1#
Nice shot by Butler.
Butler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Butler is looking for the big counter here.
Kaufman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Butler.
Butler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Butler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kaufman tries to counter by clinching up but Butler breaks away and moves out of range.
Kaufman keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Butler does no damage.
A quick step to the side and Kaufman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaufman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Butler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Butler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Butler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kaufman's waist but Kaufman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Butler off to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Kaufman misses the target.
Alvin Kaufman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximo Butler.
Butler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kaufman counters with a big right hand! Oh Butler is in trouble here! Kaufman follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alvin Kaufman!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2024

#R1#
Lee blocks a leg kick.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage!
Lee connects with a body shot that sends Silva's belly button to the back.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Silva tries to get set, Lee tries to push him back and clinch up but Silva manages to avoid the attempt.
Paulo Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lee checks it well.
Silva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Lee blocks the body kick.
Lee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Silva throws a leg kick that misses.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva is looking for the big counter here.
Silva throws a leg kick but Lee moved away.
Silva throws a solid leg kick but Lee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silva.
Lee throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Silva appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Lee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've been told by Lee's head coaches at Cozad MMA Tokyo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lee.#T2#
Lee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Silva looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
As Silva looks to move away, Lee throws a big counter combo but Silva just gets out of the way.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee backing away here, and Silva unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Silva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Silva feints a counter leg kick.
Lee takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Silva throws a low kick, looking for Lee's leg but Lee calmly moves out of range.
Lee moves out of range of the leg kick from Silva.#T3#
Nice cross by Silva.#CL#
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Lee blocks it.
Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lee has Silva pressed against the cage. #BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Lee closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T4#
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Lee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee stalling against the cage. #BC#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Won-Ho Lee's cut.
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#
Silva wants to land a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Silva throws a wild body kick that Lee sees coming a mile off.
Silva throws a low kick, looking for Lee's leg but Lee calmly moves out of range.
Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Silva thuds his right hand into Lee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Won-Ho Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Silva tried to score with a low kick but Lee checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva misses with a left hand
and Lee counters with a one-two to the body.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva throws a counter combo.
Silva with the inside leg kick.
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low 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!
Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lee checks it well.
Lee wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Lee tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Silva throws a counter combo.
Paulo Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva throws a chopping leg kick but Lee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lee went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lee checks a leg kick nicely.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Lee seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lee checks a leg kick.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Lee swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As Silva looks to move away, Lee throws a big counter combo but Silva just gets out of the way.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Lee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Silva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lee lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Silva with the inside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Won-Ho Lee's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Silva misses with a body kick.
Silva does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Silva scores with a one two! Lee had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL#
Lee darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lee blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lee's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Silva with the inside leg kick.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Silva throws a counter combo.
Silva throws a solid leg kick but Lee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silva.
Lee wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Silva tries a quick counter leg kick but Lee is wise to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
Lee tries to clinch up.#T2#
Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lee seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lee misses with a shot to the body
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lee.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Lee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lee is looking to wear down Silva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva throws a low kick but Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Silva.
A clash of legs there as Lee blocks the low kick.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Lee takes the fight into the clinch.
Lee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Lee can't break the clinch.
Silva is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Lee is blocking nicely.
Silva working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Lee tries to clinch up.
A left and a right from Lee both land. Nice combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Paulo Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lee walks into a straight right hand from Silva.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Silva!

Event: MMA Hype -18-
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
Chase is looking to clinch but Hartman is avoiding it.
Chase throws a head kick but Hartman moves out of range.
Chase goes for a double leg but Hartman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hartman continues to drive forward.
Chase has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hartman after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Hartman pulls Chase into guard. #SUB2#
Hartman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chase has passed into half guard!
Chase thows a huge punch but Hartman dodges it nicely.
Hartman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chase. #T1##SUB#
Chase in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hartman tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Chase!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joaquin Chase!
Joaquin Chase seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MMA Hype -17-
Date: Dec 14, 2024

Ralph Beasley had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 271.0, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Nico Wong was cancelled.

Event: NYF 95: Deiveredo vs Field II
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
Wagner misses with a hook.
Juarez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wagner.
Sloppy strikes from Juarez. Those never looked like landing.
Juarez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wagner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wagner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Juarez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wagner.
Juarez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jefferson Juarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juarez ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
Juarez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wagner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wagner looks to land a combination. Juarez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wagner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Juarez misses with an uppercut
and Wagner counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juarez clobbers Wagner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wagner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Juarez misses with a low kick.
Wagner misses the jab.
Wagner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Juarez.#T1#
Juarez misses with a leg kick
and Wagner counters with a nice leg kick.
Wagner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Juarezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Juarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Juarez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wagner.
Wagner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Juarezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wagner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Juarez lands a glancing blow to the side of Wagner's head.
Juarez looks to throw the jab but Wagner is out of range.
Juarez scores with a jab to the head.
Wagner is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Juarez misses with a head kick.
Wagner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Juarez.
Wagner throwing a counter right hand but Juarez manages to avoid it.
Juarez throws a nice looking combination but Wagner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wagner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wagner dips to his left and cracks Juarez with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Juarez misses the target.
Wagner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wagner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
An inside leg kick lands from Wagner.
Juarez throws a good cross that connects.
Juarez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Juarez looks winded!#T2#
Juarez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Juarez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wagner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wagner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Juarez.
An inside leg kick lands from Wagner.
Wagner throws out a loose jab but Juarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juarez moves out of range as Wagner strikes.
Wagner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Juarez throws an overhand right that lands on Wagner's shoulder, as Wagner tries to avoid the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wagner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wagner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Juarez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wagner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Juarez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wagner finds it's way round the side to connect with Juarez's head.
Juarez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Juarez gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC#Juarez is rocked!
Juarez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wagner rattles Juarez with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Juarez tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Wagner dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Juarez stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bruce Wagner!
A victorious Bruce Wagner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: JF 27 - BJ vs Cobb
Date: Dec 04, 2024

#R1#
Malone throws a right hand that Butler ducks under and follows up with a left that Butler also avoids with ease.
Malone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Butler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Malone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Malone trying to mount his opponent but Butler defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butler wants to improve his position but Malone is controlling well.
Malone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Malone wants to control but Butler is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler keeping hold of Malone's head, controlling as best he can.
Butler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Butler seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Butler controls Malone momentarily but Malone frees himself.
Butler keeping moving, preventing Malone from controlling successfully.
Malone content to stall in guard here.
Butler 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.
Malone trying to control but Butler is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Malone scores with a one two! Butler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T2#
Butler shoots in but Malone avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Malone shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Malone showed some decent athleticism there.
Malone trying to control the action but Butler is working from the bottom.
Butler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Butler is doing well to control the position and prevent Malone from advancing to side control.
Butler gets full guard.
Malone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Butler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Butler keeping moving, preventing Malone from controlling successfully.
Butler controlling the position.
Malone trying to control but Butler is working from the bottom.
Butler being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Malone has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Malone darts in looking for a takedown but Butler gets double underhooks and turns Malone into the cage.
No luck for Malone with that takedown attempt.
Maximo Butler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachery Malone.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Malone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Butler circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Butler misses the target.
Butler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Malone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Butler pinned against the cage. Butler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Butler is looking for a counter combo.
Malone lands a jab-cross combination.
Malone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Malone looks winded!
Malone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Butler pinned against the cage. Butler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone darts in looking for a takedown but Butler gets double underhooks and turns Malone into the cage.
Butler is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Malone.#CL#
Butler gets a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachery Malone dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Butler. That snapped Malone's head back.
Malone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Butler defends it nicely.
Butler shoots in and drives through. Malone sprawls well.
Malone swinging wildly here. #TD2#
Malone changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Butler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Malone tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Malone wants to control but Butler is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Butler struggling a bit here.#T1#
Malone is looking to take a break and control but Butler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Butler is pushing Malone's head away, looking to escape. Malone manages to hold on to the position though.
Zachery Malone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Butler wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Butler wants to control but Malone postures up.
Butler tries to buck Malone off but Malone is having none of it.#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.
You can see the frustration on Butler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Butler is not content to let Malone control the position.
Malone looking to control but instead Butler has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Butler is trying to get back to full guard.
Malone is keen to just control but Butler is a slippery customer.
Butler is trying to maintain the position but Malone is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Malone has closed the distance and engaged Butler in a clinch.
Malone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Butler has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Butler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3##TD2#
Malone manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Butler on his heels. He'll look to pass Butler's guard now, I'm sure.
Malone stopping the sweep attempt from Butler.
Malone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Malone 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. #ES#
Butler wriggles free and stands up.
Butler dodges the punch combination from Malone.
Butler darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Malone counters with a shoot takedown. Butler fights it but they end up in guard.
Malone wants to control from the top but Butler keeps moving. #SUB#
Malone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone 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. #T4#
Butler pulls Malone in close to his closed guard and prevents Malone from doing any damage or advancing position.
Malone 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butler is trying to control the position but Malone postures up. #SUB#
Butler is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Malone has his hands clasped together but Butler extends and breaks Malone's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Butler.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maximo Butler!

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