Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

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

#R1#
Okropir's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Okropir duly obliges.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rakhivokov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Okropir has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Okropir and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rakhivokov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Okropir lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Okropir throws a sloppy head kick and Rakhivokov moves out of range easily.
Okropir with a hook.
Rakhivokov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Okropir drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rakhivokov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Okropir on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okropir controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Okropir 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.
Rakhivokov keeping moving, preventing Okropir from controlling successfully. #T1#
Okropir controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Rakhivokov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Okropir defends it easily.
Okropir wants to pass the guard but Rakhivokov is keeping the position.
Okropir sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Okropir has Rakhivokov up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Okropir is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rakhivokov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rakhivokov is looking to break free of the clinch but Okropir has double underhooks. #TD2#
Okropir ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Okropir no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okropir keeping moving, preventing Rakhivokov from controlling successfully.
Okropir trying to control the position here.
Okropir wants to stand and escape but Rakhivokov is having none of it.
Okropir lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Rakhivokov trying to keep a closed guard but Okropir is proving a slippery customer.
Rakhivokov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rakhivokov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Okropir.
Okropir works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Okropir not doing much here.
We've been informed that Okropir has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Okropir wants to free his trapped foot but Rakhivokov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Okropir stalling. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rakhivokov won't allow Okropir to pass to mount.
Rakhivokov tries to roll over but Okropir keeps him under control.#SU2#
Okropir gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Okropir lands with a kick to the temple. Rakhivokov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Ali Rakhivokov has been cut.
Okropir shoots in for a takedown but Rakhivokov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Okropir scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good shot there by Okropir.#CL2#
Okropir clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okropir.
Okropir is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Okropir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ali Rakhivokov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rakhivokov.
Rakhivokov tries to clinch but Okropir moves out of range.
Okropir is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Okropir doesn't manage to clinch there - Rakhivokov circles away.
Okropir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Rakhivokov. #TD2#
Okropir closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rakhivokov quickly recovers to half guard.

Rakhivokov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Okropir lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rakhivokov's sensitive parts.
Rakhivokov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rakhivokov moves forwards but Okropir connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Okropir shoots in and bounces Rakhivokov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rakhivokov is wriggling around but Okropir manages to pass to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#REVR#
Okropir has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1##SUB2#
Okropir looking to secure an arm triangle but Rakhivokov defends it well.
The referee warns Rakhivokov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rakhivokov working to try and regain half guard.
Okropir controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Okropir quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Okropir but it's paid off an Rakhivokov is forced to tap! Nice work by Okropir.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Okropir!
A very excited looking Peter Okropir made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Disgoia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Disgoia has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Maine uses from the top position.
Maine works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Maine is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Maine is working for a kimura but Disgoia is defending it quite comfortably.
Disgoia is trying to control but can't.
Maine wants to free his trapped foot but Disgoia is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Maine seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maine moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Maine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Disgoia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Maine has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Disgoia is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Maine yanks on the arm and Disgoia is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Maine.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Captain Maine!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Blacknota gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Broflovski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Broflovski gets underhooks to prevent Blacknota's takedown attempt.
Blacknota is trying to break the clinch but Broflovski has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Blacknota.
Broflovski taking a breather. #BC#
Broflovski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Blacknota drives through and clinches with Broflovski against the cage.
Blacknota is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Broflovski to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blacknota tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Broflovski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kyle Broflovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casper Blacknota.#TD2#
Blacknota drags the fight down to the ground.
Blacknota can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Broflovski controls the pace.
Broflovski wants to control from the top but Blacknota keeps moving. #T1#
Broflovski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Broflovski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blacknota is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Broflovski prevents Blacknota from getting back to his feet.
Broflovski preventing the sweep.
Blacknota being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blacknota misses with a double jab.
Broflovski moves in looking to clinch but Blacknota pushes him off.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blacknota has a takedown stuffed.
Broflovski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Broflovski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blacknota fails to land the takedown.
Broflovski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blacknota. #TD2#
Blacknota scores with a takedown into Broflovski's guard.
Broflovski wants to get back to his feet but Blacknota passes into half guard. #REVR#
Broflovski tries to get to full guard but Blacknota has control of the leg. #T3#
Broflovski trying to hold on to Blacknota's head to control him but Blacknota postures up.
Blacknota thows a huge punch but Broflovski dodges it nicely.
It looks like Blacknota is going to stand back up.
Blacknota slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blacknota trying to mount his opponent but Broflovski defends it.
Broflovski is looking to control Blacknota's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Broflovski avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Blacknota seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Casper Blacknota dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Blacknota fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Broflovski, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Blacknota pulls guard. #SUB2#
Blacknota has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Broflovski doesn't defend quickly enough and Blacknota has managed to lock this one up! Can Broflovski escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Blacknota on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Casper Blacknota!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2024

#R1#
Malone throws a lazy right hand but Bin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malone loads up on a big right hand but Bin slips the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Malone.#KD2#
Malone sends Bin crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Malone is motioning to the referee to let Bin up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Bin is rocked!
A head kick misses from Bin.
Oh Bin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malone defending well as Bin loads up on a big left hand.
Malone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orion Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice takedown defense from Malone. No joy for Bin on that attempt.
Malone misses the shot to the body.
Bin feinted with a counter takedown.
Bin seems to have got his legs back now.
Bin slips a jab from Malone.
Bin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bin shoots in and drives through. Malone sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yul Yon Bin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malone misses with a hook.
Malone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malone throws out the jab.
Bin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Malone sprawls and moves away.
Malone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malone wants it to stay on the feet.
Malone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Malone scores with a jab to the body.
Bin is breathing heavily.#T1#
Nice body punch from Malone.
Malone lands a nice shot that snaps Bin's head back.
Nice body punch from Malone.
Malone lands a brutal uppercut that launches Bin off his feet! Bin tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

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

Event: IFA 11: Celtic
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
Trevino fails with a takedown attempt.
Bin feinted with a counter takedown.
Bin tries a head kick but it misses.
Trevino fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Trevino looks winded!
Trevino takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Maxwell Trevino has been cut.
Trevino has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bin fails to land the takedown.
Trevino appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin throws a head kick that misses.
Trevino steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bin.
Bin shoots in looking for a takedown. Trevino tries to sprawl out of it but Bin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Trevino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yul Yon Bin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bin moves in looking to clinch but Trevino pushes him off.
Bin takes one to the chin there.
Bin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bin scores with a one two! Trevino had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Bin jumps into guard, dragging Trevino to the mat.
Bin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bin trying to control the position.
Trevino must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Bin keeping moving, preventing Trevino from controlling successfully.
Bin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trevino won't allow Bin to sweep him here.
Trevino trying to control but Bin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bin looking for a guillotine here but Trevino defends easily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Trevino wants to clinch but Bin slips to the side
and Trevino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Trevino.
Bin shoots in looking for a takedown. Trevino tries to sprawl out of it but Bin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Trevino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bin looks to land a combination but Trevino avoids it well.
Bin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trevino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bin throws a push kick but Trevino slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Bin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Trevino counters with a single leg into guard. Bin didn't expect that. #SUB#
Bin has his foot on Trevino's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trevino works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Bin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Trevino stacks Bin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Trevino!
Bin sneaks back into half guard.
Bin wants to improve his position but Trevino is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trevino is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yul Yon Bin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maxwell Trevino'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##CL#
Bin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Trevino keeps control of Bin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Trevino is pressed up against the cage. Bin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Trevino down to the mat. Trevino avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Trevino decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Bin has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Trevino is on him like a limpet, forcing Bin back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trevino is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Trevino jumps guard.
Bin wants to control from the top but Trevino keeps moving.
Bin looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Bin passes Trevino's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bin controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trevino is not content to let Bin control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trevino can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU#
Bin decides to stand and escape the position.
Bin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Bin takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trevino. #BC2#
Trevino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bin misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Trevino counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bin won't be happy with that.
Bin tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Bin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Trevino trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bin in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Trevino is trying to control but Bin passes into side control!
Trevino is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bin is controlling him well.
Trevino stops Bin from passing to mount. #SUB#
Bin is trying to get an arm triangle but Trevino is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trevino seems a little lost for a moment, as Bin dominates the positioning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yul Yon Bin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maxwell Trevino's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trevino tries for a takedown but Bin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bin misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Trevino counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bin!
Bin is trying to control Trevino's posture but Trevino avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Trevino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bin keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Bin gets back to full guard. #ES#
Bin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bin stalling the fight. #T2#
Bin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Trevino working hard to break the clinch.
Bin is trying to force a seperation but Trevino has the dominant position.
Bin wants a takedown but no success here.
Bin tries to score a body lock takedown but Trevino shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yul Yon Bin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Trevino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trevino is looking to clinch but Bin is avoiding it. #CL2#
Trevino closes the distance and clinches.
Bin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trevino can do to turn this around?
Bin is looking for a takedown.
Trevino is looking for a takedown.
Bin goes for a takedown attempt but Trevino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T3#
Bin doesn't manage to clinch there - Trevino circles away.
Trevino closes the distance but Bin moves to the side
and Bin counters with a three punch combo that has Trevino backing up. Trevino nods at Bin to acknowledge the strikes.
Bin looks for a takedown but Trevino sprawls well.#TD2#
Trevino shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Trevino showed some decent athleticism there.

Bin has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Trevino is on him like a limpet, forcing Bin back against the cage.#T4#
Bin is pushing Trevino up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bin can't break the clinch.
Bin throws an elbow that misses.
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!
Bin fails to pull guard. #BC#
Bin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yul Yon Bin is winning the standup battle so far.
Bin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maxwell Trevino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yul Yon Bin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yul Yon Bin!

Event: IFA 10: Bronze
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
A big right from Sawyer misses. #KD#
Sawyer lands a big right hand that sends Bin crashing to the mat! Sawyer stays standing though and waves Bin back to his feet!#ROC#Bin is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Yul Yon Bin has been cut.
Bin walks into a stiff left hand from Sawyer.
Bin is still on wobbly legs! Can Sawyer finish him?
Bin bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Sawyer comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Bin falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Bin was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Sawyer!
A relieved looking Johnny Sawyer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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

#R1##CL#
Bin rushes York and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
York looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
York fails to pull the fight into his guard.
York jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bin walks away with a smile on his face. York gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bin shoots in but no luck this time.
Bin blocks a head kick by York.
Bin throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin lands with a cross.
Bin closes this distance looking for a takedown but York circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yul Yon Bin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
York has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bin finds it's way round the side to connect with York's head.
Bin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1##CL#
York gets tackled into the cage by Bin. Bin maintains the clinch.
York tries to pull guard but Bin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bin wants a takedown.
York is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bin leaning against his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bin.
Bin cracks York with a nice body shot.
Bin misses with a punch to the body.
Bin effectively controlling the action here.#TD#
Bin jumps into guard, dragging York to the mat. #T2##SUB#
Bin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Bin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but York can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Bin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bin looking for a sweep. Not yet Bin, not yet. #T3#
Bin controls York momentarily but York frees himself.
York won't allow Bin to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Bin gets a clinch.
Bin is trying to pull guard but York has him pressed against the cage.
Bin keeps control of York as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Bin jumps guard.
York wanted to stand there but Bin had control of the position. #T4##SUB#
Bin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and York defends well.
Bin is trying to keep York in close.
Bin is pulling down on York's head. It's preventing any offense from York, at least for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bin looking to hit a scissor sweep but York is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yul Yon Bin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bin closes this distance looking for a takedown but York circles away.
Bin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromYork.
Bin throws a head kick that misses.
Bin fails with the takedown#KD2#
and York counters with a head kick that drops Bin to the mat! Bin scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Bin is rocked!
York has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
York misses with a takedown attempt - Bin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bin shoots in but York avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yul Yon Bin. 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.#CL#
Bin has managed to clinch.
York is breathing heavily.#BC#
Bin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Bin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. York manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
No joy there for Bin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
York throws a counter combo.
Bin shoots in for a double leg but York sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Bin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with York, pushing him back against the cage.
Bin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but York gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Bin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malakai York seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts York as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Bin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
York misses with a head kick.
Bin closes the distance and clinches up with York, looking for a takedown. Bin pushes York against the cage but York circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
York closes the distance and clinches up with Bin, looking for a takedown. York pushes Bin against the cage but Bin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but York avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from York. No joy for Bin on that attempt. #T3#
York pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from York.
Bin doesn't manage to clinch there - York circles away.
Bin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And York tries to counter it with a takedown but Bin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bin shoots in but York avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. York manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
York misses the jab.
Bin shoots in but no luck this time.
Yul Yon Bin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bin blocks a head kick by York. #T4#
Bin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but York paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bin throws a wild body kick that York sees coming a mile off.
York replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bin blocks it well.#CL#
Bin moves into the clinch.
Bin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Bin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
York stands and steps away. Bin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Bin moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bin is struggling to control the position.
Bin is trying to force a seperation but York has the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Malakai York will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
York throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bin throws a sloppy head kick and York moves out of range easily.
York takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
York defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bin.
Bin fails with the takedown.
York wants to counter with a clinch but Bin pushes him away.
Bin shoots in looking for a takedown but York manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yul Yon Bin. 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.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yul Yon Bin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
York being controlled against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
York tries to pull guard but Bin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Bin drags the fight down to the ground.
York being controlled here momentarily.
Bin is trying to keep York in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bin is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Bin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Bin drops back looking for a leg! York is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and York manages to kick Bin off! Bin jumps back into York's guard.
Bin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that York can do to turn this around?
Bin wants to control from the top but York keeps moving. #T3##SU#
Bin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bin is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Bin jumps guard.
York won't allow Bin to sweep him here.
Bin looking to control. #T4#
Bin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in York's guard. #REVR#
Bin throwing strikes but missing.
Bin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Bin has gone for a leg lock! York slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bin's guard.#REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bin is looking to stand up but York isn't so interested in that idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yul Yon Bin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bin 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yul Yon Bin!

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

#R1#
Blacknota tries to clinch #TD2#
and Dahan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dahan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dahan prevents Blacknota from improving his position.
Dahan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blacknota is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dahan passes into side control, despite Blacknota's attempt to control the position.
Dahan tries to advance to mount but Blacknota denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blacknota takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Blacknota is trying to improve his position.#T1#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dahan working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Blacknota is trying to control Dahan's posture but Dahan avoids it.
Blacknota tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dahan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Dahan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blacknota, who protects the arm well.
Blacknota is looking for a sweep.
Dahan working the ground and pound.
Blacknota is not content to let Dahan control the position.
Dahan working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Blacknota regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dahan's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Dahan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Blacknota trying to control here.
Dahan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blacknota keeps working.
Dahan trying to mount his opponent but Blacknota defends it. #T3#
Blacknota wants to get back to full guard.
Blacknota desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dahan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dahan stops Blacknota from getting back to his feet.
Dahan stalling away here and it's allowed Blacknota to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dahan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blacknota is keeping the position for now.
Blacknota has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dahan has passed into side control.
Blacknota is not content to let Dahan control the position. #T4#
Blacknota on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dahan swings around for an armbar but Blacknota sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dahan's guard.
Dahan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dahan keeping moving, preventing Blacknota from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dahan looking for a guillotine here but Blacknota defends easily.
Dahan keeping full guard, as Blacknota tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scooter Dahan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Blacknota tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Dahan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Blacknota trying to hold on to Dahan's head to control him but Dahan postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dahan lands a nice short elbow.
Blacknota is looking to control Dahan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blacknota avoid being mounted?
Blacknota tries to get to full guard but Dahan has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blacknota with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dahan lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Blacknota slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blacknota tries to strike from the bottom.
Blacknota wants to sweep here but Dahan controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Blacknota working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dahan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dahan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Scooter Dahan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dahan trying to control the position from guard on top but Blacknota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dahan distracts Blacknota with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Blacknota is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dahan is aware though and is defending well.
Blacknota 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.#T2#
Dahan trying to control the position from guard on top but Blacknota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dahan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blacknota is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blacknota looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dahan distracts Blacknota with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blacknota trying to control the position.
Blacknota keeping moving, preventing Dahan from controlling successfully.
Dahan trying to move into half guard but instead Blacknota has managed to sweep!#REVR##T3#
Blacknota trying to control but Dahan is working from the bottom.
Dahan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blacknota throwing strikes but missing.
Dahan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Dahan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Blacknota stacks Dahan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Blacknota!
Dahan prevents Blacknota from moving into mount. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dahan is trying to get back to half guard.
Blacknota tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Blacknota with the ground and pound but Dahan regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dahan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dahan controls Blacknota momentarily but Blacknota frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blacknota preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Scooter Dahan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blacknota is defended easily by Dahan.
Blacknota wants to clinch but Dahan slips to the side#TD2#
and Dahan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blacknota's guard.
Dahan chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Blacknota looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dahan lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blacknota's guard.
Blacknota regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dahan postures up and lands a big shot to Blacknota's brow.
Dahan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Dahan wants to pass the guard but Blacknota is keeping the position.
Dahan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dahan tries to free his leg and advance position but Blacknota is retaining full guard.
Dahan lands a couple of digs.
Dahan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dahan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blacknota looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blacknota keeping full guard, as Dahan tries to pass.
Blacknota being controlled here, momentarily.
Dahan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Dahan wants to control from the top but Blacknota keeps moving.
Dahan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dahan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dahan trying to control but Blacknota is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Blacknota is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dahan is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dahan wants to pass the guard but Blacknota is keeping the position.#T3#
Dahan stopping the sweep attempt from Blacknota.
Dahan passes Blacknota's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dahan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dahan prevents Blacknota from improving his position.
Blacknota is controlling Dahan's trapped leg to prevent Dahan from advancing to side control.
Dahan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Blacknota on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Blacknota won't allow Dahan to pass to mount. #SUB#
Blacknota is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dahan pulls his head out easily.
Dahan moves into full mount! Blacknota won't be happy about that!
Dahan controlling his opponent.
Blacknota in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dahan dominating with strikes here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dahan raining down hammerfists from mount.
Blacknota is trying to escape the mount.
Casper Blacknota has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scooter Dahan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blacknota taking shots to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scooter Dahan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dahan 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scooter Dahan!

Event: 3SD 2
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Disgoia.
Beukes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Beukes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Disgoia moves away.
Disgoia dives in for a single leg takedown but Beukes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Beukes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Disgoia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beukes blocks a head kick by Disgoia.
Beukes throws a right and a left that Disgoia avoids nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Beukes as Disgoia shoots in.#CL2#
Disgoia instigates a clinch.
Disgoia is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Witse Beukes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Disgoia.
Disgoia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Beukes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Beukes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Beukes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Disgoia holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Disgoia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beukes smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Disgoia takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Disgoia gets through Beukes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beukes tries to circle away but Disgoia has him pinned against the ropes.#BC2#
Disgoia breaks from the clinch.
Beukes throws a head kick but Disgoia moves out of range.
Beukes tries to clinch up but Disgoia circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Disgoia clinches with his opponent.
Beukes is trying to push Disgoia away but Disgoia has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Beukes wants to break free but Disgoia has control.
Beukes is trying to break the clinch but Disgoia has him pressed against the ropes. #BC2#
Disgoia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick from Beukes.
A punch combination from Beukes misses.
Beukes is looking to slow Disgoia down with leg kicks.
Witse Beukes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Disgoia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beukes. #CL2#
Disgoia pushes Beukes up against the ropes in a clinch.
Beukes misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Beukes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Disgoia has Beukes pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Beukes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Beukes has had enough of the clinch but Disgoia keeps him there for the moment.
Disgoia has Beukes pressed against the ropes, preventing Beukes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Disgoia prevents Beukes from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Disgoia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Disgoia.
Beukes is looking for a counter combo.
Witse Beukes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Disgoia shoots in looking for a takedown. Beukes tries to sprawl out of it but Disgoia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Beukes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Beukes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Disgoia counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Disgoia.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beukes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Disgoia.
Beukes tries to circle away but Disgoia has him pinned against the ropes.
Disgoia dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Beukes tries to break free but Disgoia pushes him back against the ropes.#T3#
Disgoia tries for a takedown but Beukes manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Disgoia ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Disgoia no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Beukes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Disgoia is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Disgoia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beukes defends it easily.
Disgoia looks winded!#SU#
Beukes stands and steps away. Disgoia gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Disgoia gets a clinch.
Disgoia keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Beukes's efforts to push away.
Disgoia prevents Beukes from breaking the clinch.
Disgoia is working for takedown but Beukes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Beukes is trying to break free.
Beukes wants to break free but Disgoia has control. #T4##BC2#
Disgoia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Disgoia closes the distance and clinches.
Beukes tries to circle away but Disgoia has him pinned against the ropes.
Beukes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beukes can't break the clinch.
Beukes wants to break free but Disgoia has control.
Beukes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Disgoia has him pressed against the ropes.#BC2#
Disgoia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Disgoia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beukes pinned against the ropes. Beukes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Disgoia circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Disgoia counter with a right hand.
Beukes is looking to slow Disgoia down with leg kicks.
Beukes is looking to clinch but Disgoia is avoiding it. #T5#
Beukes thuds his shin into the meat of Disgoia's side.
Beukes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beukes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Beukes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beukes throws a head kick that misses.
Disgoia fails with the takedown.
No luck for Disgoia with that takedown attempt.
Beukes thuds his shin into the meat of Disgoia's side.#CL#
Beukes rushes Disgoia and presses him up against the ropes.#T6#
Beukes wants to get back to striking at distance but Disgoia won't allow it.
Disgoia is trying to drag Beukes to the mat but Beukes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Disgoia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Beukes to keep the fight standing.
Beukes working hard to break the clinch.
Beukes working hard to break the clinch.
Beukes has had enough of the clinch but Disgoia keeps him there for the moment.
Beukes is trying to break the clinch but Disgoia is controlling him.#TD2#
Disgoia manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Beukes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T7#
Disgoia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beukes is one step ahead there.
Beukes is looking to stand up but Disgoia won't let him. #SUB2#
Disgoia working for a triangle but Beukes defends it easily.
Disgoia 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#
Beukes pushes Disgoia off looking to stand but Disgoia dives back in and keeps control. #T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Disgoia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Disgoia prevents Beukes from standing back up. #SUB#
Beukes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Beukes tries to kick Disgoia off but Disgoia keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
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.#SU2#
Disgoia decides to return to a standing position. #CL2#
Disgoia gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beukes is trying to break free.
Beukes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Disgoia is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Beukes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T9##TD2#
Disgoia wants the takedown. Beukes is fighting it off but Disgoia persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Beukes's guard against the ropes.
Disgoia pushes down on Beukes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Beukes wants to get back to his feet.
Beukes won't allow Disgoia to pass to mount.
Disgoia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Beukes is trying to stand.
Disgoia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Disgoia there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Disgoia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Disgoia 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 9:10
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 9:10
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Disgoia!

Event: Just Fights XI - Jose vs Matas
Date: Oct 30, 2024

#R1##TD#
Malone throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rivera was covering up waiting for the punch and Malone finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rivera striking off his back but it's not causing Malone any problems.
Malone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rivera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Malone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rivera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rivera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Malone content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Rivera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Malone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rivera managing to control the position.
Malone wants to control from the top but Rivera keeps moving.
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 referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rivera tries to clinch but Malone moves out of range. #TD#
Malone feints and as Rivera raises his hands in defense, Malone changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rivera keeping moving, preventing Malone from controlling successfully.
Malone preventing the sweep.
Rivera is trying to control the position but Malone postures up.
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.
Rivera looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivera, not yet.
Rivera can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Malone controls the pace.
Malone trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Malone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rivera has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Malone shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malone content to stall in guard here.
Rivera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Malone's guard. #REVB##T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Malone holds on and takes a little breather.
Malone looking for a sweep. Not yet Malone, not yet.
Malone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rivera on the ground.
Malone has momentary wrist control but Rivera slips an elbow through the middle.
Rivera is fighting to break Malone's control of his arms but Malone is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rivera content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivera connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachery Malone 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##TD#
Malone scores with a takedown into Rivera's guard.
Rivera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rivera working a defensive guard here.
Malone wants to control from the top but Rivera keeps moving.
Malone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rivera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone sitting in guard here, content to control.
Malone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Malone trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zachery Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malone lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Malone.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Malone sprawls well. Malone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rivera gets slowly back to his feet.
Malone tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rivera defends well and Malone ends up having to push Rivera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Malone is trying to force a seperation but Rivera has the dominant position.
Rivera dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Malone manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Malone shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Malone was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rivera is not content to let Malone control the position. #T2#
Rivera wants to get back to his feet but Malone drags him back down.
Rivera is trying to improve his position.
Rivera sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Rivera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rivera tries to roll over but Malone keeps him under control.
Malone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Rivera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rivera is breathing heavily.#T3#
Malone is trying to control. Rivera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Malone wants to pass the guard but Rivera is defending well.
Malone stalling. #SU#
Malone stands up out of the half guard.
Malone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivera can do to turn this around?#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Malone. #T4#
Rivera is not content to let Malone control the position.
Rivera is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Malone is controlling him well.
Zachery Malone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rivera is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Malone trying to control the action but Rivera is working from the bottom.
Rivera tries to roll over but Malone keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malone controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachery Malone dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
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 control from half guard but Rivera is working away.
Rivera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Malone.
Rivera holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rivera tries to roll over but Malone keeps him under control.
Rivera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Malone looking to sit in guard and control but Rivera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Rivera throwing strikes from guard but Malone blocks nicely.
Malone looking for a sweep. Not yet Malone, not yet.
Malone wants to control but Rivera passes easily into half guard.
Malone is looking to control Rivera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Malone avoid being mounted?
Malone tries to get to full guard but Rivera has control of the leg.
Malone wants to control but Rivera is keeping busy.
Malone wants to improve his position but Rivera is controlling well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rivera is controlling the pace.
Rivera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rivera takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rivera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Malone's head.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Malone trying to control but Rivera postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Rivera leaves Malone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Malone tries to sprawl but Rivera drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rivera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rivera looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Malone wants to improve his position but Rivera is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rivera seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Malone tries to roll over but Rivera keeps him under control.#T4#
Rivera wants to stand up but Malone is controlling the position.
Malone controlling the position well.
Rivera is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Malone wants to control but Rivera is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malone lands a jab-cross combination.
John Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malone avoids a punch combination nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Rivera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Malone 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zachery Malone!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2024

#R1#
Commando moves out of range of the body kick.
Disgoia misses with a takedown
and Commando counters with a one-two to the body.
Disgoia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Commando moves in looking to clinch but Disgoia pushes him off.
Disgoia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Commando tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Disgoia manages to circle out of the way.
Disgoia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Commando but Commando pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Commando checks a low kick from Disgoia.
Disgoia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Commando as he jumps to the side.
Marius Commando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Disgoia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Commando rushes Disgoia and presses him up against the cage.
Commando wants a takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Commando. #T1#
Commando is trying to pull guard but Disgoia has him pressed against the cage.
Commando changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Disgoia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Disgoia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Commando appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Commando throws a right and a left that Disgoia avoids nicely. #CL#
Commando has Disgoia up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Commando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Commando avoids a kick to the body.
Disgoia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Disgoia gets a clinch. #TD#
Commando ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Commando no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Commando not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Disgoia advances position into side control!
Commando tries to improve position but can't.
Commando struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Disgoia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Disgoia in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
Commando tries to improve position but can't.
Commando is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Commando parries the strikes from Disgoia easily there. Disgoia is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Commando to escape.
A lull in the action here.
Commando tries to bench press Disgoia off him but Disgoia keeps the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Disgoia throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Disgoia is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Disgoia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Commando keeps working. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Commando shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Disgoia sprawls well. Disgoia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Commando gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Disgoia moves into the clinch.
Commando tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marius Commando will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Disgoia looks for the body kick but Commando saw that one coming.
Disgoia closes the distance and clinches up with Commando, looking for a takedown. Disgoia pushes Commando against the cage but Commando circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Commando fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Disgoia avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Commando gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Disgoia prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Disgoia can't get the takedown. #BC#
Commando escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Commando shoots for a double leg takedown but Disgoia sprawls well. He's pushed Commando's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marius Commando. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Disgoia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Commando sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Commando throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Disgoia's waist but Disgoia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Commando off to one side.
Disgoia tries to counter with a clinch but Commando shakes him off and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Disgoia. Those never looked like landing.
Commando appears to be looking for a big counter.
Commando misses with an uppercut. Disgoia saw that one coming.
Disgoia lands a two punch combo.
Commando closes the distance and clinches up with Disgoia, looking for a takedown. Commando pushes Disgoia against the cage but Disgoia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A left lands for Disgoia.
Disgoia fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Disgoia.
Commando tries to clinch but Disgoia moves out of range. #T2#
Commando moves in looking to clinch but Disgoia pushes him off.
Disgoia is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Commando avoids the head kick by Disgoia.
No luck for Disgoia with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Disgoia clinches up against the cage.
Commando is looking for a takedown.
Commando is looking for a takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Commando tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Disgoia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Commando tries to circle away but Disgoia has him pinned against the cage.
Commando wants to take the fight to the mat but Disgoia manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Commando is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
Commando has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Disgoia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Disgoia gets control of Commando's arms and successfully pulls guard. Disgoia will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Disgoia 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#
Disgoia controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Disgoia seems to be working for a kimura but Commando defends the submission attempt.
Disgoia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Disgoia controlling the action here.
Commando is trying to control but can't.
Disgoia is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Disgoia tries to control but Commando wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Disgoia lands with some strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Disgoia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Commando shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Disgoia napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Disgoia sneaks out the side door and pushes Commando away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Disgoia dives in and grabs Commando's left leg, looking for a takedown. Commando pushes down on Disgoia's head and hops out.
Disgoia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Commando defends well and Disgoia ends up having to push Commando into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Disgoia has a takedown stuffed.
Marius Commando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Disgoia.
Commando tries to clinch but Disgoia moves out of range.
Marius Commando is winning the standup battle so far.
Disgoia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Commando wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Disgoia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Commando is fending him off so far but Disgoia persists. Nope, Commando circles away and we're back to standing.
Disgoia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Commando tries to close the distance and clinch but Disgoia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Commando misses with a body punch
and Disgoia counters with a three punch combo that has Commando backing up. Commando nods at Disgoia to acknowledge the strikes.
Disgoia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Disgoia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Commando. #CL2#
Disgoia rushes Commando and presses him up against the cage.
Commando stalling.
Commando lands an elbow inside that Disgoia shrugs off.
Disgoia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Disgoia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Commando.
Disgoia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Marius Commando has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Commando tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Disgoia smiles and moves away.
Disgoia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Commando shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Disgoia as he avoids it easily.
Disgoia feints the counter takedown.
Commando has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Disgoia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Commando counters with a nice kick to the body.
Commando tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Disgoia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Disgoia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Commando wants a takedown. #TD2#
Disgoia pulls guard. #SUB2#
Disgoia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Commando defends well.
Disgoia controls Commando momentarily but Commando frees himself. #T3#
Commando's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Commando wants to get up but he can't break Disgoia's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #ES2#
Disgoia wriggles free and stands up.
Commando avoids the head kick by Disgoia.
Commando shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Disgoia as he avoids it easily.
Commando avoids a punch combination nicely.
Disgoia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Disgoia slips a jab and a cross from Commando.
Commando avoids a punch combination nicely.
Commando gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Disgoia counters with a series of strikes. Commando will be more careful next time no doubt.
Commando tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Disgoia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Commando sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Disgoia somewhat.
Commando is looking to clinch but Disgoia is avoiding it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Disgoia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Disgoia 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Disgoia!

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