Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: GC 524 Lebedev VS Freeman
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
Arni fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Arni pushes Crute up against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Crute is trying to stall.
Arni can't get the takedown. #TD#
Arni jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Arni pushes Crute off and scrambles back to his feet.
Arni smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Jimmy Crute has been cut.
Crute leaves Arni with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johhanes Arni. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Crute tries to close the distance and clinch but Arni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crute looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arni is fending him off so far but Crute persists. Nope, Arni circles away and we're back to standing.
Crute tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arni swivels and escapes.
Crute tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Arni counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Crute gets tackled into the cage by Arni. Arni maintains the clinch.
Arni is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crute pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Arni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arni misses with a head kick.
Crute throws a lazy head kick
and Arni counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Arni clinches. #BC#
Arni breaks the clinch.
Crute with a poor takedown
enabling Arni to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Arni closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Arni lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crute backwards.
Crute looking to slow down the pace here.
Arni is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Crute using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arni has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Crute is trying to pull guard but Arni has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Arni jumps guard and drags Crute to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Crute wants to get up but he can't break Arni's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Arni is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Crute loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Arni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arni working a defensive guard here.
Arni wants to get back to his feet but Crute is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Crute slips nicely into half guard.
It looks like Crute is going to stand back up.
Arni wants to get back to full guard but Crute has mounted him!
Crute can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arni is looking to escape. #T4#
Crute dominating with strikes here.
Crute prevents Arni from getting the reversal.
Arni knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crute on the ground.
Crute pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB2#
Crute looking to secure an arm triangle but Arni defends it well. #SUB2#
Arni tries to improve his position but Crute has taken his back! Crute has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Arni tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Crute pushes Arni away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jimmy Crute!

Event: RMMA - Montreal 2
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Perkasa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tylingham did well to prevent Perkasa getting side control.
Tylingham moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tylingham is on top in guard. #REVR#
Tylingham lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tylingham wants to control from the top but Perkasa keeps moving. #SUB2#
Perkasa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tylingham defends it easily.#SUB2#
Perkasa isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tylingham stacks Perkasa 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 Tylingham!
Tylingham controlling the position from side mount.
Tylingham working away.#T1#
Perkasa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tylingham off and has taken his back!
Perkasa is hanging on to Tylingham's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Perkasa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tylingham trying to control but not successfully.
Tylingham trying to get back to his feet but Perkasa is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Perkasa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tylingham wants to control his opponent's hands but Perkasa gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Perkasa working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Tylingham trying to control the hands but Perkasa won't let him. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
You can see the frustration on Tylingham's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Perkasa is trying to stick to Tylingham's back but Tylingham is turning into Perkasa. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Perkasa's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tylingham.
Tylingham trying to control the position from guard on top but Perkasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Tylingham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Perkasa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tylingham has managed to get both his arms back between Perkasa's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Perkasa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tylingham escapes and throws Perkasa's legs to the side, diving into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Tylingham in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Perkasa is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cody Tylingham!
During a confident post fight interview, Cody Tylingham thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFA 46
Date: Apr 05, 2025

#R1#
Kant throws a head kick that half lands.
Kant throws a sloppy head kick and Prawira moves out of range easily.
Kant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Prawira is looking to counter the offense by Kant and move into the clinch.#CL#
Prawira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kant, pushing him back against the cage.
Kant controlling the action here for a moment.
Kant looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Prawira fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Kant decides to pull guard.
Prawira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Prawira tries to free his leg and advance position but Kant is retaining full guard.
Prawira throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prawira trying to control but Kant is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kant looking for a guillotine here but Prawira defends easily.
Prawira wants to control from the top but Kant keeps moving. #T1#
Prawira working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kant's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kant can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kant is pulling down on Prawira's head. It's preventing any offense from Prawira, at least for the moment.
Prawira preventing the sweep.
Prawira trying to control the position from guard on top but Kant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kant looking to control.
Kant is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kant keeping moving, preventing Prawira from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Prawira is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kant looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kant pulls Prawira in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#KD#
Kant ducks straight into an uppercut from Prawira and tumbles to the canvas! It�s a flash knockdown though - Kant manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC#Kant is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Poe Kant has been cut.
Prawira wants to control from the top but Kant keeps moving.
Prawira works over Kant with some ground and pound from guard.
Kant is still in real trouble! Can Prawira finish him?
Kant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kant seems to have recovered his senses.
Kant 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.#SUB#
Prawira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kant is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kant has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T3#
Prawira trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Kant is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Prawira is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Prawira has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Kant keeping moving, preventing Prawira from controlling successfully.
Prawira tries to free his leg and advance position but Kant is retaining full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Kant throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kant trying to strike off his back.
Prawira preventing the sweep.
Prawira postures up and lands a big shot to Kant's brow.
Prawira won't allow Kant to sweep him here.
Prawira trying to control the position from guard on top but Kant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prawira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Prawira advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Prawira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaka Prawira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Poe Kant's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Prawira tries to clinch up but Kant circles away and keeps his distance.
Kant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Kant shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kant showed some decent athleticism there.
Kant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prawira keeps working.
Kant is taking a breather. Prawira says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prawira is trying to get back to full guard.
Prawira moves into full guard. #T1#
Kant with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Kant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kant trying to control but Prawira is working from the bottom.
Kant stopping the sweep attempt from Prawira.#SU2#
Kant decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Prawira, up you get!
Kant throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL2#
Kant rushes Prawira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kant is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Prawira is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Kant pulls guard.
Prawira trying to control the position from guard on top but Kant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kant working a defensive guard here.
Prawira throwing strikes but missing.
Kant thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Prawira wanted to stand there but Kant had control of the position.
We've been hearing that Prawira has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kant is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Prawira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kant works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Prawira looking to pass the guard.
Kant is pulling down on Prawira's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Prawira avoids the head kick by Kant. #CL2#
Kant gets a clinch.
Prawira can't break the clinch. #TD2#
Kant pulls Prawira into guard. #ES2#
Kant kicks Prawira off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Kant shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Prawira has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kant is on him like a limpet, forcing Prawira back against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Kant breaks the clinch.
Prawira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kant fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Prawira avoids it really well and circles away.
Kant shoots for a takedown but Prawira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Poe Kant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kant misses with a two punch combination.
Kant takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Prawira shoots and misses
letting Kant counter with a right hand.
Kant shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Prawira but Prawira pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Poe Kant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Poe Kant'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kant walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Kant closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Prawira quickly recovers to half guard.
Prawira is looking for a sweep. Kant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Prawira gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Prawira has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kant is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Prawira.
Prawira can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by Kant.#T1#
Prawira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kant wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kant remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kant tries to move to mount but Prawira blocks the move with his legs.
Kant trying to control the action but Prawira is working from the bottom.
Prawira trying to remain calm as Kant controls from the top position.
Kant working the strikes but Prawira uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #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.
Prawira trying to control here. #SUB2#
Kant is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Prawira defends it well.
Kant wants to pass the guard but Prawira is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Prawira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kant.
Kant looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kant fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Kant has Prawira up against the cage in a clinch. #T3#
Kant is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Prawira pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kant wants to take the fight to the mat but Prawira manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jaka Prawira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poe Kant.
Prawira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kant is defending well for now.
Kant has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Prawira seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kant can turn it around.#TD2#
Kant has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Prawira uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Kant is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Prawira defends well.
Prawira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kant seems keen to control Prawira's posture.
Kant trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Prawira won't allow Kant to get back to his feet.
Kant 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#
Prawira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Prawira trying to hold on to Kant's head to control him but Kant postures up.
Poe Kant has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kant trying to control from half guard but Prawira is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Prawira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Prawira is looking to stand back up but Kant counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Prawira.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kant thows a huge punch but Prawira dodges it nicely.
Kant thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Poe Kant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kant 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Poe Kant!
In defeat, Jaka Prawira stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is not a loss, it's just a lesson on how to get better'.

Event: MFC - 67
Date: Apr 05, 2025

#R1#
Bourbon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vosa tries to clinch there but Bourbon circles away.
An inside leg kick from Bourbon misses.
Bourbon tries to work over Vosa's front leg with a kick but Vosa checks it.
Vosa throws a head kick that half lands.
Vosa tries to clinch up#TD#
and Bourbon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bourbon uses his free foot to push down on Vosa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vosa.
Vosa is looking to improve his position but Bourbon isn't that keen on the idea.
Vosa tries to hold on but Bourbon pushes him away.
Bourbon controlling from the full mount.
Bourbon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SU#
Bourbon stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#T1##TD#
Bourbon feints and as Vosa raises his hands in defense, Bourbon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Vosa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bourbon passes into half guard.
Bourbon is nestled in close to Vosa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC#Vosa is rocked!#SUB#
Bourbon 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. Vosa tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bourbon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Francois Bourbon!
A relieved looking Francois Bourbon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Anor Vosa had this to say: 'Frendy Saputra.'.

Event: RMMA 11 - Botond v Diaz
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Tylingham's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kowalczyk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tylingham scrambles back to his feet.
Kowalczyk clobbers Tylingham with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tylingham with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kowalczyk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tylingham.
Tylingham closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Kowalczyk counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tylingham won't be happy with that.
Kowalczyk fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kowalczyk in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalczyk in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC2#Tylingham is rocked!#SUB2#
Kowalczyk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tylingham, who protects the arm well.
Oh Tylingham is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Kowalczyk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tylingham knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A big shot lands for Kowalczyk! That's hurt Tylingham! Will he recover? Kowalczyk fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kacper Kowalczyk!

Event: MFC - 62
Date: Mar 20, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Bebok gets a double leg takedown into Bourbon's guard.

Bourbon uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bourbon keeps the fight on the outside.
Bebok fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Bourbon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bebok looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bourbon advances nicely into full mount. #SUB#
Bourbon is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Bourbon extends the arm and Bebok is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Francois Bourbon!
A very excited looking Francois Bourbon 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: GC 520 Mays VS Crute
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
Crute throws a body kick that misses
and Mays counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mays has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ruttos gym in the buildup to the fight.
Mays cracks Crute with a good jab.
Mays slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mays bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mays tries to counter by clinching up but Crute breaks away and moves out of range.
Mays scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mays uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crute has time to react.
Crute has a takedown stuffed.
Mays tries to counter by clinching up but Crute breaks away and moves out of range.
Crute dives in and grabs Mays's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mays pushes down on Crute's head and hops out.
Mays scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Mays pushes Crute up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mays lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mays has Crute pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Mays.
Mays keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Crute's efforts to push away.#T1#
Mays scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mays lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Mays.
Mays lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mays lands with a right to the head.
Crute tries to pull guard but Mays holds him up against the cage and eventually Crute drops back down to his feet.
Colt Mays has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Crute.
Mays lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crute misses with a body punch.
Mays scores with a shoulder strike.
Mays scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mays has Crute pressed against the cage, preventing Crute from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mays pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mays scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Mays blocks an elbow strike from Crute.
Mays softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mays slowing the pace effectively.
Mays has Crute pushed against the cage.
Mays gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A short uppercut from Mays.
Mays lands a body shot.
Mays throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crutes head.
Crute jumps guard but Mays turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mays stalling.
Mays lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Mays.
Mays lands a body punch.
Mays lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Crute tries to pull guard but Mays holds him up against the cage and eventually Crute drops back down to his feet.
Mays lands with a light punch inside.
Mays lands a left hand.
Mays lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crute backwards.
Crute looking to stall.
Good body shot from Mays.
Mays lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crute tries to pull guard but Mays forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mays lands with a right to the head.
Mays makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Mays.
Mays lands with a light punch inside.
Crute is trying to pull guard but Mays has him pressed against the cage.
Mays lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Good body shot from Mays.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mays lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mays lands a body shot.
Mays scores with a shot to the side of Crute's head.
Mays lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crute throws an elbow but misses.
Mays pushes Crute back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mays.
Mays lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mays works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mays effectively controlling the action here.
Mays lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Mays.
A short right from Mays.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colt Mays dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Crute closes the distance but Mays moves to the side
and Mays counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mays lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Jimmy Crute has been cut.
Crute walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mays is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crute can do to turn this around?
Mays lands with a shot to the body.
Mays with a nice cross.
Mays stuffs the takedown.
Mays ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mays throws a series of punches but Crute avoids them all with ease.
A left and a right from Mays both land. Nice combination.
Crute walks into a stiff left hand from Mays.
Mays with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mays misses with a two punch combination.
Crute is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mays throws a good cross that connects. #TD2#
Crute gets the takedown into side control. #T1##SUB2#
Crute looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Crute is breathing heavily.
Mays is not content to let Crute control the position.
Mays tries to improve position but can't.
Crute is looking to take a break and control but Mays is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mays on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mays tries to get out of the position.
Crute wants to stand but Mays is controlling his arm.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mays is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Crute has hold of Mays's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Mays tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Crute cranks the arm and Mays screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Mays, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jimmy Crute!

Event: HFA 42
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.#TD2#
Kant manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smith on his heels. He'll look to pass Smith's guard now, I'm sure.
Kant is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kant showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kant passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kant working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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.
Kant wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy. #T1#
Smith dodges the ground and pound from Kant.
Smith seems a little lost for a moment, as Kant dominates the positioning.
Kant looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Smith is avoiding damage well.
Smith is not content to let Kant control the position.
Smith tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Smith pushes Kant away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kant gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kant trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kant tries to move to mount but Smith blocks the move with his legs.
Kant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Smith feints and as Kant raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kant thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T3#
Smith would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kant trying to control the position here.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Kant is keeping the position.
Kant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith wanted to stand there but Kant had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kant defends it nicely.
Kant stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kant wants it to stay on the feet.
Kant wants to counter with a clinch but Smith pushes him away.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Poe Kant dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Smith gets caught flat footed, as Kant shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kant looking to pass the guard.
Kant advances to half guard.
Kant is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Kant seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kant wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Kant wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy. #T1#
Kant moves into full mount! Smith won't be happy about that!
Kant looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Kant swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Smith is now in Kant's guard. A big mistake from Kant there, giving up the dominant position!
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kant is proving hard to escape from.
Smith 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. #T2#
Smith is pushing down on Kant's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kant is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kant trying to control here.
Kant throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Poe Kant has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith working Kant over with strikes.
Kant is looking to improve his position.
Kant slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Kant wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Kant keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith wants to stand but Kant has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Smith stands up from Kant's guard - Smith perhaps looking for a knockout.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kant circles away.#CL2#
Kant moves into the clinch.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#BC2#
Kant breaks from the clinch.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kant as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kant.
Kant postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Smith is trying to buck Kant off.
Kant trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kant working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Poe Kant 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! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Kant fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smith to the ground. Kant is now in Smith's guard.
Kant trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Kant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kant looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kant wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him. #SUB#
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Kant slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.#REVB##T1##SU2#
Kant decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Smith, up you get!
Smith shoots for a takedown but Kant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Kant shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kant trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kant 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.
Kant must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Kant looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Smith 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.
Kant trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Kant working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Kant wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Kant throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Smith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kant's guard.
James Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith works over Kant with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Kant had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith with a nice head shot there.#ROC#Kant is rocked!
Smith wants to control from the top but Kant keeps moving. #T4#
Kant controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kant is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
Smith wanted to stand there but Kant had control of the position.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kant's head.
Smith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kant's guard.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith gets to his feet and stands over Kant, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Kant felt that one! Smith unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Kant from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Smith!

Event: MFC - 59
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
Bourbon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bourbon misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Devil counters with a single leg into guard. Bourbon didn't expect that.
Devil pushing down on Bourbon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Devil is keen to just control but Bourbon is a slippery customer.
Bourbon is controlling Devil's trapped leg to prevent Devil from advancing to side control.
Devil looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bourbon wants to control but Devil is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devil missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Devil is looking to stall here but Bourbon recovers full guard.
Devil trying to control the position from guard on top but Bourbon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bourbon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Devil is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bourbon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Devil 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.
Bourbon keeping moving, preventing Devil from controlling successfully.
Devil missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bourbon is trying to keep Devil in close.
Devil pushing down on Bourbon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bourbon keeping control of the position.
Bourbon wants to improve his position but Devil is controlling well.
Devil trying to control the action but Bourbon is working from the bottom.
Bourbon is controlling Devil's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bourbon trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Devil looks for a takedown but Bourbon sprawls well.
Devil changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bourbon tries to avoid it but Devil manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bourbon to the ground. Bourbon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Devil tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bourbon defends well and Devil ends up having to push Bourbon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Devil. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Bourbon successfully pulls guard.
Bourbon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Devil postures up in Bourbon's guard and throws a big left but Bourbon blocks it. #SUB2#
Bourbon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Devil uses it to pass to side control. #SUB#
Devil is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bourbon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bourbon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Devil's best efforts.
Devil prevents Bourbon from improving his position.
Devil wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bourbon keeps working. #T4##SUB#
Devil seems to be looking for submissions.
Bourbon is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Devil is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bourbon is just riding it out for now. Devil eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Devil is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bourbon has managed to free his arm - good work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bourbon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Devil moves into full mount! Bourbon won't be happy about that!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Devil dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Devil shoots in for a double leg but Bourbon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Devil drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Bourbon breaks from the clinch.
Devil dives in for a single leg takedown but Bourbon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Devil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Devil wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
Bourbon drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourbon is pulling down on Devil's head. It's preventing any offense from Devil, at least for the moment.
Bourbon trying to keep a closed guard but Devil is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Devil passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bourbon wants to improve his position but Devil is controlling well.
Devil not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Devil is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bourbon defends it well.
Bourbon wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Devil blocks the strikes from Bourbon.
Devil frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Devil has control of Bourbon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bourbon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Devil trying to control but Bourbon is having none of it.
Bourbon tries to reverse the position but Devil maintains control.#T3##SUB#
Devil goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bourbon is on top in guard.
Bourbon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Devil works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Devil bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bourbon's guard. #REVR#
Devil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bourbon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bourbon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Devil works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bourbon trying to control from the bottom.
Devil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bourbon can do to turn this around?#T4#
Devil wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bourbon keeps working. #SUB#
Devil seems to be looking for submissions.
Bourbon pushes Devil off looking to stand but Devil dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Devil is looking for a kimura but Bourbon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Devil to get the leverage. #SUB#
Devil has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bourbon defend it? Devil steps over the head and cranks it - Bourbon is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Devil!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jin Devil!

Event: MFC - 57
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1##TD#
Chaiyachue looking to score a takedown here. Bourbon is defending well but Chaiyachue drives through and ends up in Bourbon's guard.
Bourbon wants to sweep but no luck.
Bourbon trying to keep a closed guard but Chaiyachue is proving a slippery customer.
Chaiyachue wants to control from the top but Bourbon keeps moving.
Chaiyachue stopping the sweep attempt from Bourbon.
Bourbon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chaiyachue throws a big right hand that misses.
Bourbon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaiyachue stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bourbon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bourbon working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T1##CL2#
Bourbon moves into the clinch successfully.
Bourbon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chaiyachue to keep the fight standing.
Bourbon avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
Chaiyachue crunches a lovely knee into Bourbon's ribcage.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bourbon avoids the damage to the body.
Chaiyachue missing with knees to the body.
Chaiyachue gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bourbon.
Chaiyachue digs a right hand into Bourbon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bourbon's gas tank. #TD2#
Bourbon gets control of Chaiyachue's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bourbon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bourbon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chaiyachue gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bourbon looks winded!
Bourbon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SU#
Bourbon is working an open guard so Chaiyachue takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Chaiyachue gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chaiyachue is pressed up against the cage. Bourbon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chaiyachue down to the mat. Chaiyachue avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francois Bourbon.#CL#
Chaiyachue fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bourbon, pushing him back against the cage.
Bourbon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD2#
Bourbon pulls guard successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Chaiyachue gets to his feet. Bourbon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bourbon has his takedown stuffed
and Chaiyachue counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Francois Bourbon has been cut.
Chaiyachue looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL#
Chaiyachue gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chaiyachue using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #TD#
Chaiyachue gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Chaiyachue would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3##SU#
Chaiyachue stands and steps away. Bourbon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Chaiyachue rushes Bourbon and presses him up against the cage.
Chaiyachue has Bourbon pressed against the cage, preventing Bourbon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Chaiyachue pulls guard.
Chaiyachue wants to get back to his feet but Bourbon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bourbon is standing up over Chaiyachue. Chaiyachue looks to escape but Bourbon dives into side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chaiyachue tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bourbon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chaiyachue struggling a bit here.
Chaiyachue is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T4#
Chaiyachue is trying to improve his position.
Chaiyachue manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Bourbon is looking for a kimura here. #SU2#
Bourbon postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Chaiyachue to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Naruesorn Chaiyachue dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francois Bourbon'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##TD2#
Bourbon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chaiyachue is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bourbon dives into side control. #REVR#
Chaiyachue takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bourbon has control of an arm but Chaiyachue manages to advance to Bourbon's back!
I would not like to be Bourbon right now.
Bourbon really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Chaiyachue's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Chaiyachue knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bourbon on the ground.
Chaiyachue keeps control of the position as Bourbon tries to break free.
Bourbon is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Bourbon staying busy and making it hard for Chaiyachue to control.
Bourbon is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Chaiyachue.
Bourbon is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chaiyachue not allowing Bourbon to control his hands.
Bourbon breaks Chaiyachue's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Chaiyachue pulls Bourbon in to control the position.
Bourbon stops Chaiyachue from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaiyachue managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bourbon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chaiyachue is holding on to half guard well.
Chaiyachue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SU2#
Bourbon decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Bourbon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chaiyachue tries to avoid it but Bourbon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chaiyachue to the ground. Chaiyachue escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch but Bourbon moves out of range.
Bourbon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice takedown defense from Chaiyachue. No joy for Bourbon on that attempt.
Francois Bourbon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bourbon is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bourbon.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francois Bourbon.#CL2#
Bourbon moves into the clinch successfully.
Bourbon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chaiyachue landing knees to the body.
Chaiyachue presses Bourbon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chaiyachue trying to land knees to the body.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bourbon. #T4#
Chaiyachue cracks Bourbon with a nice body shot.#TD#
Chaiyachue is trying to trip Bourbon. He has hold of a leg but Bourbon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Chaiyachue persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaiyachue is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU#
Chaiyachue stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Chaiyachue smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Chaiyachue darts in and clinches Bourbon up against the cage.
Chaiyachue lands a nice knee to the body.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chaiyachue using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bourbon is defending well for now.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bourbon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Naruesorn Chaiyachue dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Francois Bourbon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Chaiyachue closes the distance and clinches.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Chaiyachue here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bourbon is trying to stall. #TD#
Chaiyachue gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bourbon regains guard.
Chaiyachue is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bourbon can do to turn this around?
Bourbon wants to stand up but Chaiyachue is controlling him. #SUB2#
Chaiyachue avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chaiyachue would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bourbon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaiyachue is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Chaiyachue would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Chaiyachue has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Bourbon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chaiyachue wants to stand but Bourbon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chaiyachue wants to control from the top but Bourbon keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chaiyachue shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bourbon pinned against the cage. Bourbon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
Chaiyachue pushes Bourbon up against the cage in a clinch.
Chaiyachue prevents the takedown attempt.
Chaiyachue utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bourbon tries to circle away but Chaiyachue has him pinned against the cage.
Chaiyachue lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bourbon.
Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bourbon is defending well for now.
Bourbon avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body. #TD#
Chaiyachue pulls Bourbon into guard. #T3#
Chaiyachue 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#
Bourbon is trying to control but can't.
Chaiyachue sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SU#
Chaiyachue decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Chaiyachue sizes up Bourbon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Chaiyachue moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Chaiyachue pulls guard effortlessly.
Chaiyachue tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Chaiyachue has his hands on Bourbon's head, controlling the position.
Chaiyachue being controlled here, momentarily.
Chaiyachue wants to stand and escape but Bourbon is having none of it. #ES#
Chaiyachue uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Bourbon pushes Chaiyachue up against the cage in a clinch.
Francois Bourbon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good body shot from Chaiyachue.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chaiyachue unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bourbon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Naruesorn Chaiyachue showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chaiyachue 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naruesorn Chaiyachue!
Naruesorn Chaiyachue seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MFC - 53
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Bourbon looks for a takedown but Nastula sprawls well.#TD2#
Nastula shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bourbon's guard.
Nastula tries to stand but Bourbon is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nastula drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bourbon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bourbon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bourbon! #REVR#
Nastula is not content to let Bourbon control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourbon in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
Nastula dodges the ground and pound from Bourbon.
Bourbon works to advance to full mount. Nastula defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Nastula working to try and regain half guard.
Bourbon wants to control but Nastula has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Nastula is staying active underneath Bourbon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nastula flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T2#
Bourbon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nastula can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nastula has hold of Bourbon's hands but Bourbon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nastula is not content to let Bourbon control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nastula tries to get to full guard but Bourbon has control of the leg.
Bourbon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nastula keeps working. #T3#
Bourbon controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from Bourbon there.
Nastula gets back to full guard.
Nastula wants to sweep here but Bourbon controlling him for the moment.
Nastula can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bourbon controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nastula throws a head kick but Bourbon moves out of range. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bourbon tries to clinch up but Nastula circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nastula enables Bourbon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nastula manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bourbon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bourbon controlling from the top position.
Bourbon cracks Nastula with a solid left hand.
Nastula wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bourbon sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Francois Bourbon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nastula rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bourbon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bourbon dives in for a single leg takedown but Nastula sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bourbon stalling the fight.
Bourbon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nastula gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Bourbon breaks the clinch. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bourbon.
Bourbon takes a little break here. Nastula wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Nastula takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nastula is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Bourbon landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bourbon looks up at the clock and then as Nastula takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bourbon smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bourbon gets to mount! Nastula was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Nastula really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bourbon controlling the position easily from mount.
Nastula is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bourbon controlling the pace for now.
Bourbon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Bourbon tries to control but Nastula wriggling away.
Nastula is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Bourbon working for a submission but Nastula is keeping him at bay.
Nastula is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bourbon looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Nastula regains half guard.
Bourbon working Nastula over with strikes.
Bourbon is looking to advance position but Nastula won't allow it.
Bourbon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bourbon wants to control but Nastula is keeping him busy.
Nastula wants to improve his position but Bourbon is controlling well.
Bourbon with the ground and pound but Nastula uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T4#
Bourbon 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.
Nastula looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bourbon is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Bourbon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nastula looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nastula is looking to regain half guard here but Bourbon keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Francois Bourbon dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bourbon lands a slapping body shot.
Bourbon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Bourbon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nastula tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bourbon is in Nastula's guard.
Bourbon won't allow Nastula to sweep him here.
Bourbon trying to control the position from guard on top but Nastula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bourbon looking to sit in guard and control but Nastula gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Francois Bourbon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Nastula avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bourbon looking for a guillotine here but Nastula defends easily. #T1#
Nastula stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bourbon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bourbon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nastula is one step ahead there.
Nastula looking to pass the guard.
Nastula looking to sit in guard and control but Bourbon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Bourbon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2#
Bourbon dives in for a single leg takedown but Nastula sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nastula wants a takedown.
Bourbon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nastula can do to turn this around?
Bourbon prevents the takedown attempt.
Bourbon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nastula is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nastula wants a takedown but no success here.
Francois Bourbon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pawel Nastula.
Nastula is looking for a takedown.
Bourbon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bourbon stalling in the clinch.
Bourbon seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#TD#
Bourbon gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Bourbon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Bourbon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nastula wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bourbon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nastula sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nastula keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bourbon is controlling the pace.
Nastula makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nastula.
Bourbon won't allow Nastula to sweep him here.
Pawel Nastula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Francois Bourbon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nastula trying to strike off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francois Bourbon!
Francois Bourbon thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RMMA - Fight Night 1
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Tylingham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bennett, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Bennett gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tylingham moves into full guard.
Bennett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Tylingham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Bennett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Bennett has gone for a leg lock! Tylingham slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bennett's guard.#REVB#
Tylingham trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bennett looking for a guillotine here but Tylingham defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tylingham controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Tylingham won't allow Bennett to sweep him here. #SUB#
Bennett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tylingham defends it easily.
Bennett tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
Tylingham gets to his feet. Bennett looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Bennett shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tylingham moves into full guard.
Tylingham looking to control.
Tylingham tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Bennett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tylingham is on top in guard. #REVB#
Tylingham trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bennett's guard.#SUB#
Bennett working for submissions but it's allowed Tylingham to get to half guard. #SUB#
Bennett looking for subs from the bottom but Tylingham mounts him!
Tylingham can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bennett is looking to escape.
Bennett gets back to half guard.#T3#
Bennett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tylingham seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bennett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tylingham pulls his head out easily.
Bennett wants to improve his position but Tylingham is controlling well. #SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bennett wants to improve his position but Tylingham is controlling well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Tylingham is working for a submission of some sort.
Bennett tries to get to full guard but Tylingham has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tylingham thows a huge punch but Bennett dodges it nicely.
Tylingham content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Tylingham dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Tylingham instigates a clinch. #TD#
Bennett wants the takedown. Tylingham is fighting it off but Bennett persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tylingham's guard against the cage.
Tylingham wants to stand and escape but Bennett is having none of it. #SUB#
Bennett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bennett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tylingham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tylingham looking for a sweep. Not yet Tylingham, not yet.
Bennett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tylingham has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bennett working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tylingham wants to stand and escape but Bennett is having none of it.
Tylingham keeping full guard, as Bennett tries to pass.
Bennett slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Tylingham trying to hold on to Bennett's head to control him but Bennett postures up. #SUB#
Bennett seems to be working for a kimura but Tylingham defends the submission attempt.
Tylingham is in trouble now - Bennett has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Bennett looking to isolate an arm here. Tylingham doesn't see it coming and as Bennett extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Bennett!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeff Bennett!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2025

#R1#
Blackwood tries to bum rush Crute with a series of wild strikes but Crute uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blackwood looks to land a combination but Crute avoids it well.
Blackwood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blackwood stuns Crute with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blackwood fails to land with a series of punches.
Crute shoots in and drives through. Blackwood sprawls well.
Blackwood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crute slips a jab and a cross from Blackwood.
Crute dives in and grabs Blackwood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blackwood pushes down on Crute's head and hops out.
Crute throws a head kick but Blackwood moves out of range.
Blackwood connects with a superb combination that knocks Crute out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Blackwood before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Crute!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Damien Blackwood!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2025

#R1##CL#
Kant has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Kant jumps into guard, dragging Gracie to the mat.
Kant controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Kant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kant pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Gracie trying to control but Kant is working from the bottom.
Kant 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Kant has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gracie off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD#
Kant decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Kant wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Kant is controlling the pace.
Kant is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kant trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Kant keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kant throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kant throwing shots but Gracie is blocking nicely. #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.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kant.
Kant sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracie defending well though.
Kant with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Kant is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kant wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kant controlling the action here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Gracie gets caught flat footed, as Kant shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T3#
Kant slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kant controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU#
Kant decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gracie, up you get!
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gracie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD#
Kant looking to score a takedown here. Gracie is defending well but Kant drives through and ends up in Gracie's guard.
Kant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU#
Kant decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gracie, up you get! #T4##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kant.
Kant is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kant misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gracie is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kant taking a breather here.
Gracie has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kant working the ground and pound but Gracie is defending the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kant remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Poe Kant dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kant connects with a high kick.
Kant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.#TD#
Kant shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracie's guard.#SU#
Kant gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Kant instigates a clinch. #BC#
Kant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Kant closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU#
Kant decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gracie to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Kant drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Kant trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Kant showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kant wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Kant really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kant showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kant. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kant is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Kant avoids it easily.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Kant sprawls well.
Kant went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kant throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range. #TD#
Kant scores with a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Kant trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T3#
Kant 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.
Kant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SU#
Kant gets to his feet - Gracie follows without any prompting. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Kant shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kant showed some decent athleticism there.
Kant slows the pace down in half guard.
Kant has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kant looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Kant 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Poe Kant dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kant looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well. #TD#
Kant looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kant 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.
Kant trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gracie's guard.
Kant will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kant controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kant trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Kant not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kant is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him. #SU#
Kant decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gracie, up you get! #TD#
Kant shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kant was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Poe Kant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kant tries to move to mount but Gracie blocks the move with his legs. #SU#
Kant has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Kant manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gracie on his heels. He'll look to pass Gracie's guard now, I'm sure.#T2#
Kant content to stall in guard here. #SU#
Kant stands up and waves to Gracie to follow him. #TD#
Gracie tries to sprawl but Kant drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kant wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kant in particular looking to stall.
Kant looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Kant thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kant in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Kant seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Kant controlling the action here. #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.
Kant throwing shots but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Kant is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kant throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Kant misses with a body shot. #TD#
Kant is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gracie's half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kant looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rafael Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poe Kant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kant seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

And that's the end of the fight!
Poe Kant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kant 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:24
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Poe Kant!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2025

#R1#
Kant with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kant tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mmm swivels and escapes.
And Mmm responds with a good body kick, but Kant manages to step out the way in time.
Mmm keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mmm steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kant delivers a nice body kick.#CL#
Mmm tries to keep at a distance but Kant has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Kant jumps guard and drags Mmm to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kant seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1##SUB#
Kant looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mmm is fighting to break Kant's control of his arms but Kant is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mmm must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mmm stopping the sweep attempt from Kant.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kant managing to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kant trying to strike off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Kant clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Kant tightens his grip and picks Mmm up, before dumping him to the ground. Mmm manages to land in guard.
Kant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Kant has gone for a leg lock! Mmm slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kant's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kant is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kant on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kant tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Kant looking for a guillotine here but Mmm defends easily.
Kant will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mmm wants to control from the top but Kant keeps moving. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mmm's guard. #REVR#
Mmm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kant throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Kant drops back looking for a leg! Mmm is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mmm manages to kick Kant off! Kant jumps back into Mmm's guard.
Kant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Poe Kant dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kant fails with a takedown attempt.
Mmm follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kant turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD#
Kant changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mmm looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mmm is trying to control Kant's posture but Kant avoids it.
Kant throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1#
Mmm defending against the ground and pound.
Kant controlling from side mount.
Mmm can't do much from the bottom here.
Kant scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Kant wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mmm, who protects the arm well.
Kant misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mmm defending against the ground and pound.
Mmm is letting Kant control him for a moment. #SU#
Kant decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mmm to his feet. #CL#
Kant moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Kant wants the takedown. Mmm is fighting it off but Kant persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mmm's guard against the cage.
Mmm is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kant dives into side control. #REVB#
Mmm being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Kant seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mmm for as long as he can get away with.
Mmm really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kant. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kant working the head and body with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mmm being controlled for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Poe Kant dominated that second round.
That's time! Kant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kant fails with a takedown attempt.
Kant moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMmm.
Mmm shoots in for a takedown but Kant shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Kant gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mmm can do to turn this around?#TD#
Kant jumps into guard, dragging Mmm to the mat.
Kant has his hands on Mmm's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Kant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mmm is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mmm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Kant controlling Mmm's posture.
Kant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mmm's guard. #REVR#
Mmm wants to stand and escape but Kant is having none of it. #SU#
Kant gets to his feet. Mmm looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mmm stuffs the takedown attempt from Kant. Kant gets slowly back to his feet.
Kant looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Kant throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mmm was covering up waiting for the punch and Kant finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mmm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kant looking to pass the guard.
Kant passes Mmm's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Kant thows a huge punch but Mmm dodges it nicely.
Kant really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Kant is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Kant is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Kant 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.
Mmm blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kant. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kant not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kant missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mmm Mmm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kant looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Poe Kant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Kant shoots in and gets a takedown into Mmm's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Poe Kant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kant 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Poe Kant!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2025

#R1#
Bourbon shoots in looking for a takedown but Pawn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bourbon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bourbon misses with a takedown
and Pawn counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Francois Bourbon has been cut.
Pawn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Francois Bourbon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bourbon throws a sloppy body shot
and Pawn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bourbon has his takedown stuffed
and Pawn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francois Bourbon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pawn throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourbon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pawn walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Bourbon drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Pawn swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Bourbon's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Pawn!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2025

#R1#
Crute looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yurchon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yurchon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Jimmy Crute has been cut.#KD#
Yurchon cracks Crute with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Yurchon has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Crute to stand back up!
Yurchon connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Crute out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Azek Yurchon!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2025

#R1#
Beckley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bourbon. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick lands from Beckley.
Beckley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Beckley scores with a jab to the body.
Bourbon shoots and misses
and Beckley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bourbon thinking.
Beckley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Beckley connects with a body shot.#CL#
Beckley takes the fight into the clinch.
Beckley scores a nice knee to the body.
Bourbon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Beckley walks away with a smile on his face. Bourbon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Beckley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bourbon looks winded!
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!#CL#
Beckley gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Beckley gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bourbon regains guard. #SU#
Bourbon is working an open guard so Beckley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bourbon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beckley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bourbon at a distance. #CL#
Beckley gets a clinch. #TD#
Beckley successfully pulls guard. #T1##SUB#
Bourbon has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Beckley to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bourbon is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Beckley pulls down on the head and he's put Bourbon to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Benson Beckley!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2025

#R1#
Price has his takedown stuffed
and Bourbon counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Bourbon has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Price jumps into guard, dragging Bourbon to the mat. #SUB#
Bourbon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Price has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bourbon has managed to get both his arms back between Price's legs - danger averted.
Price can't keep his opponent in guard - Bourbon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Price tries to roll over but Bourbon keeps him under control.
Price makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Price.
Bourbon trying to control but Price is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourbon advances position into side control!
Bourbon wants to control but Price is keeping him busy. #T1#
Price is trying to get back to half guard.
Price gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Price actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Price looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bourbon trying to control from half guard but Price is working away. #SUB#
Price looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Price looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB2#
Bourbon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Price sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Price looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Price looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bourbon is trying to control the action in half guard but Price is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Price is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Price is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Price gets full guard.
Price 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.#SUB#
Price looking for a guillotine here but Bourbon defends easily.
Bourbon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Bourbon is posturing up here but Price has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bourbon tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bourbon has to tap! Slick submission there by Price!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chad Price!
In his post fight interview, Chad Price started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2025

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Frazier.#TD2#
Crute throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Frazier was covering up waiting for the punch and Crute finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Crute trying to control but Frazier is working from the bottom.
Frazier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Crute tries to stand but Frazier is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crute trying to control but Frazier is working from the bottom.
Crute missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Crute trying to control but Frazier is working from the bottom.
Crute won't allow Frazier to sweep him here.
Crute passes Frazier's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Crute trying to advance position but Frazier counters by regaining guard.
Crute in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crute advances to half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Crute wants to work for an arm triangle but Frazier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Crute trying to mount his opponent but Frazier defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crute moves into full mount! Frazier won't be happy about that!
Crute is looking to stand but Frazier has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Crute wants to control the pace but Frazier is squirming around nicely.
Frazier is looking to improve his position but Crute isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Crute unloads with some shots from mount but Frazier bucks and avoids them well.
Frazier keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Frazier is squirming around, avoiding Crute's attempts to control the action.
Crute fails to move to back control.
Crute trying to control but Frazier is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crute postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Frazier looks a forlorn figure. #SUB2#
Crute has control of Frazier's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Frazier regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Crute thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Crute dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Frazier shoots in and drives through. Crute sprawls well.
Jimmy Crute is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Crute as Frazier shoots in.#CL#
Frazier closes the distance and pushes Crute back into the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Frazier. #TD#
Frazier gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Crute regains guard.
Frazier looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Crute is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier lands a couple of digs.
Crute being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Frazier's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Crute has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Frazier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Frazier slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Crute tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Frazier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Frazier seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Crute for as long as he can get away with.
Frazier tries to free his leg and advance position but Crute is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Frazier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crute avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Frazier. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Crute tries to keep at a distance but Frazier has taken the fight into the clinch.
Crute wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frazier has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Frazier has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Crute regains guard immediately.
Crute not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Frazier controlling from the top position.
Crute wants to stand but Frazier is controlling the position.
Frazier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crute swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frazier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crute on the ground.
Crute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crute tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne Frazier dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Crute closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Crute lands in his opponent's guard.
Frazier keeping moving, preventing Crute from controlling successfully.
Frazier trying to strike off his back.
Crute tries to free his leg and advance position but Frazier is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crute accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Frazier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crute sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Frazier's guard. #T1#
Crute is keen to just control but Frazier is a slippery customer.
Crute passes into side control, despite Frazier's attempt to control the position.
Frazier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crute wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Crute is looking to take a break and control but Frazier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jimmy Crute has got the better of the ground game so far.
Frazier is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Crute wants to control but Frazier is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Frazier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crute leaves Frazier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crute throws a jab but it's blocked by Frazier.
Frazier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crute is fending him off so far but Frazier persists. Nope, Crute circles away and we're back to standing.
Crute is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Frazier. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##TD2#
Crute drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Frazier throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crute wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frazier keeps working. #T4#
Frazier wants to control but Crute postures up.
Crute scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB2#
Crute is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Frazier has escaped the position, nice work there.
Frazier taking a bit of punishment here - Crute scoring with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frazier is not content to let Crute control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Crute comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Crute 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Crute!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2025

#R1#
Skenojabitch blocks a head kick by Kant.
Skenojabitch throws a head kick that misses.
Skenojabitch scores with a sloppy right hand. Kant should have avoided that one.
Kant on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#Kant is rocked!
Skenojabitch clobbers Kant with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kant is still on wobbly legs! Can Skenojabitch finish him?
Skenojabitch connects with a body shot.
Kant with a poor takedown
and Skenojabitch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Skenojabitch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice leg kick from Skenojabitch, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kant takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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!
Skenojabitch throws an uppercut from hell that sends Kant clean off his feet! He's out cold! Skenojabitch stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dank Skenojabitch!
Our winner, Dank Skenojabitch, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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