Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Li is Back for the Crown
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Cena shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cena was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Happy Killer wants to get back to his feet but Cena is dominant here and he's now got Happy Killer's back!
Happy Killer is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Cena working for a choke but Happy Killer is defending well.
Happy Killer is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Cena has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Happy Killer has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least! #T1#
Happy Killer wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Happy Killer won't enjoy being in this position. Cena looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Happy Killer is tapping - it's over boys! Cena picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Cena!
John Cena took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
Al Happy Killer spoke after the fight, saying 'Call the police, I've been assaulted!'.

Event: Farewell Umar - Jump says Bye
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Branch ducks right into an uppercut from Vailima.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vailima. Branch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vailima lands with a straight right. Branch didn't see that one coming.
Branch takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC2#Branch is rocked!
Vailima circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Branch to the canvas! Branch doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Vailima keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Vailima!
A very excited looking Junior Vailima 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: JF 56 - Viking vs the SNAKE
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Cena looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cena looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cena is fighting to break Roser's control of his arms but Roser is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Roser looking for a triangle here. Cena is fighting it but it looks tight! Roser pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Cena is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Adolf Roser!
Adolf Roser seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
John Cena spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck Em all, this shit's rigged'.

Event: JF 47 - Jun vs the Joker
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1##TD#
Branch gets a takedown into half guard.
Branch is looking to advance position but Hancock won't allow it. #SUB2#
Hancock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Branch pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Branch slips a nice elbow through Hancock's hands, connecting with Hancock's forehead.#SUB2#
Hancock looking for submissions off his back.
Hancock wants to get back to full guard.
Branch performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Hancock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Branch pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Branch lands a nice short elbow.
Branch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Hancock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB#
Branch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hancock defends it well.
Hancock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Hancock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Branch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Branch is in close to Hancock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hancock keeping full guard, as Branch tries to pass.
Branch 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#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Hancock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Branch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Branch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Branch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Branch is stalling in the full guard.
Branch lands a couple of elbows.
Hancock tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Hancock looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Branch passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hancock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Branch working over Hancock with some ground and pound. Hancock looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Hancock actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Hancock is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Branch scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Hancock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Branch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Branch working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Hancock looking for submissions off his back.
Branch sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hancock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Hancock looking for subs from the bottom but Branch mounts him!
Branch lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hancock hang on?
Branch looking to finish Hancock with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hancock!
Branch controlling from the full mount.
Branch lands a big shot there that rocks Hancock but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Branch looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Branch lands with some strikes.
Branch controlling from mount.
Hancock keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Branch looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Branch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Branch dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Branch clinches up with Hancock and pushes him back against the cage.
Branch tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hancock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hancock swings wildly with an uppercut but Branch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hancock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Branch wants to take the fight to the mat but Hancock manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Branch blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Branch breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Branch forces Hancock back against the cage and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hancock.
Hancock working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hancock walks away with a smile on his face. Branch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Branch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hancock lands a head shot.
Hancock thows a leg kick but Branch checks it #TD#
and Branch counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Hancock is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Branch has his hands clasped together but Hancock extends and breaks Branch's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Hancock.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eli Hancock!
Eli Hancock very nearly forgot to thank Feeble Fightware amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: JF 48 - Jacobs' Open the Gate?
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Cena defending well as Malxoey loads up on a big left hand.
Malxoey throws out a loose jab but Cena uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malxoey avoids the head kick by Cena.
Cena misses the shot to the body.
Malxoey lands a jab.
Malxoey throws a leg kick that misses.
Cena fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Malxoey throws a good cross that connects.
A slow jab from Malxoey misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Malxoey gets caught napping as Cena dives in and scores a takedown. Malxoey manages to retain guard.

Malxoey pushes Cena off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malxoey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Malxoey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Cena tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malxoey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cena looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cena's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cena duly obliges.
Malxoey throws a big shot that misses.
Malxoey looks to throw the jab but Cena is out of range.
Cena loads up on a big right hand but Malxoey slips the punch.
Malxoey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Malxoey blocks a head kick by Cena.
Malxoey tests Cena's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cena misses with a low kick as Malxoey jumps back.
Malxoey throws a big shot that misses.
Cena tries a head kick but it misses.
Malxoey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Malxoey misses with a hook.
Cena is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Cena misses with a kick to the body.
John Malxoey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malxoey throws a leg kick but Cena sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malxoey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Malxoey stuns Cena with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Malxoey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Malxoey scores with a sloppy right hand. Cena should have avoided that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malxoey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Malxoey lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cena takes one to the side of the head. #ROC#Cena is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Malxoey.
Cena is still on wobbly legs! Can Malxoey finish him?
Malxoey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cena seems to have recovered his senses.
Malxoey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Malxoey misses.
Malxoey lands a jab-cross combination. #T3#
Malxoey lands an overhand right.
Cena shoots in for a takedown but Malxoey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cena looks winded!
Malxoey lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Cena falls backwards - clearly groggy! Malxoey dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Malxoey!
A pretty intense looking John Malxoey took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
John Cena was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck Em all, this shit's rigged'.

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

#R1#
Vasquez takes one on the button.
Vasquez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vasquez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Bronson Vasquez has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vasquez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Vasquez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slaissi counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Vasquez out cold! What a finish! Slaissi is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimbo Slaissi!
Bronson Vasquez was interviewed post fight and said 'Im gonna put my BBC in all y'all and fill you with cum.'.

Event: JF X - Return of the TaterTard
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Gap's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gap duly obliges.
The Phantom misses with a wild combination.
The Phantom thumps Gap with a low kick.
Gap misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gap.
The Phantom is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The Phantom slips a straight right by Gap.
Derrian Gap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gap throws a body punch but The Phantom moves out of range. #KD#
Gap drops The Phantom with a left and a right! Oh, The Phantom is hurt - Gap dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC#The Phantom is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Leo The Phantom has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Gap is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The Phantom is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The Phantom is still in real trouble! Can Gap finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gap misses with the ground and pound.
The Phantom seems to have recovered his senses.
The Phantom is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Gap working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
The Phantom is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Gap is working to tighten his grip on The Phantom's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. The Phantom has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gap is really squeezing tight and eventually The Phantom passes out! Gap breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Derrian Gap!
Our winner, Derrian Gap, 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.

Event: JF 44 - John Cena vs J. Jacobs
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Jacobs is looking to clinch.
Cena takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A leg kick checked by Jacobs.
The fighters circling - Jacobs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jacobs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cena motions for Jacobs to come forward. Cena throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jacobs lands an overhand right.
Cena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jacobs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cena is defended easily by Jacobs.
Cena's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jacobs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cena scrambles back to his feet.
Cena takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cena throws a leg kick but Jacobs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jacobs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs cracks Cena with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Cena takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jacobs cracks Cena with an open hand slap.
Jacobs digs a good hook to Cena's body.
Cena tries to clinch up.
Jacobs with a hook.
Cena fails to land with a series of punches.
Jordan Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobs throws out a powerful jab.
Jacobs is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cena had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cena takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cena wants to clinch.
Cena wants to clinch
and Jacobs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cena moves forwards but Jacobs connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Cena dives in and grabs Jacobs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jacobs pushes down on Cena's head and hops out.
Cena throws a head kick that misses.
Jacobs moves out of range of the body kick.
Jacobs throws a looping overhand right but Cena ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Jacobs swats away the attempt to clinch by Cena.
Cena tries for a takedown but Jacobs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Cena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacobs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cena stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jacobs.
No joy there for Cena, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jacobs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cena shoots in but Jacobs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cena is breathing heavily.
Cena tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jacobs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Jacobs clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Jacobs gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Cena is wriggling around but Jacobs manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Cena trying to control but Jacobs postures up. #T3#
Jacobs wants to stand up but Cena has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Cena wants to get back to full guard but Jacobs has passed into side control.#SU2#
Jacobs stands up.
Jacobs slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Jacobs. Beautiful body shot.
Jacobs feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cenas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cena throws a low kick but Jacobs avoids it.
It seemed like Jacobs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Donk. Jacobs catches Cena right on the button with a cross.
Cena throws a push kick but Jacobs slaps the foot to one side.
Donk. Jacobs catches Cena right on the button with a cross.
Jacobs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jacobs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cena. Cena circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab lands there for Jacobs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cena walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Jacobs moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Jacobs.
Cena looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jacobs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cena.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jacobs! But no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Jacobs there.#CL2#
Jacobs forces Cena back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Jacobs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cena tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Jacobs dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jacobs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An inside leg kick lands from Jacobs.
Jacobs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cena looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jacobs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cena's hands.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Donk. Jacobs catches Cena right on the button with a cross.
Nice cross by Jacobs.
Cena needs to keep his hands up - Jacobs had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cena on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jacobs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jacobs moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Jacobs.
Nice straight punches there by Jacobs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jacobs.
Jacobs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cena's head.#T1#
Cena throws a front kick aimed at Jacobs's knee but Jacobs avoids it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jacobs, as that shot connected.
Jacobs with the inside leg kick. #TD#
Cena dives in and scores a takedown into Jacobs's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cena with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jacobs keeping moving, preventing Cena from controlling successfully.
Cena prevents Jacobs from getting back to his feet.
Jacobs keeping moving, preventing Cena from controlling successfully. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Jacobs manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2##CL2#
Jacobs moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Jacobs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacobs lands a leg kick that knocks Cena off balance momentarily.
A lazy left from Jacobs finds it's target.
Jacobs scores with a jab. Cena acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cena fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Cena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Jacobs.
Jacobs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cena takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jacobs scores with a decent looking hook.
Cena throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cena closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Jacobs closes the distance and clinches.
Cena tries to pull guard but Jacobs won't allow it. #T3##BC2#
Jacobs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jordan Jacobs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cena takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cena throws a leg kick that misses.
Jacobs feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Jacobs takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Jacobs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cena. #CL2#
Jacobs has closed the distance and engaged Cena in a clinch.
Cena fails to pull guard. #BC#
Cena breaks the clinch.
Jacobs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cena.
Cena is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jacobs digs a good body shot into Cena's ribs.#CL2#
Jacobs clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Jacobs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
John Cena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Jacobs.
Jacobs connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Jacobs clinches up with Cena and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Jacobs breaks the clinch.
Cena tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jacobs lands a nice hook to Cena's body. Cena takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jacobs slips a straight right by Cena.
Jacobs lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jacobs clobbers Cena with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Jacobs clinches. #BC2#
Jacobs manages to break the clinch.
Jacobs scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cena pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Jacobs. That snapped Cena's head back.
Jacobs fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Jacobs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Decent striking displayed by Jacobs there.
Some wild striking there from Cena.
Jacobs lunges at Cena with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cena's hand.
Cena takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jacobs cracks Cena with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jacobs jabs at Cena's body.
Jacobs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cena was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacobs.
A bone on bone clash there as Jacobs blocks the leg kick.
Jacobs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jacobs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jacobs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jacobs scores with the left hand. Cena knows he should have avoided that one.
Jacobs darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs misses with a straight right.
Cena throws a body shot but no joy.
Jacobs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Jab by Jacobs.
Nice uppercut there from Jacobs.
Nice uppercut lands for Jacobs. That snapped Cena's head back.
Cena waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacobs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jacobs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cena pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jacobs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jacobs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jacobs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cena looks to land a body kick but Jacobs moved away.
Jacobs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cena misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jacobs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cena ducks under a wild hook from Jacobs.
Jacobs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jacobs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cena on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cena on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jacobs. Jacobs obviously looking to wear him down.
Decent striking displayed by Jacobs there.#T2#
Cena motions for Jacobs to come forward. Cena throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jacobs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cena. #CL2#
Jacobs rushes Cena and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Jacobs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jacobs lands a nice shot that snaps Cena's head back. #CL2#
Jacobs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Jacobs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Jacobs moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Jacobs breaks from the clinch.
Jacobs with a hook.#CL2#
Jacobs clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Jacobs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cena misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jacobs throws an overhand right that lands on Cena's shoulder, as Cena tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Jacobs scores with a jab.
Cena throws a body kick that misses.
Jacobs throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jacobs with a hook.
John Cena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacobs clobbers Cena with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cena has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jacobs.
Cena moves out of range of the strikes.
Cena fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Jacobs closes the distance and pushes Cena back into the cage.#BC2#
Jacobs breaks the clinch.
Jacobs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good shot there by Jacobs.
Cena shoots in but Jacobs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Jacobs clinches. #T4##BC2#
Jacobs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Jacobs moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Jacobs has picked Cena up - he's going for a ride! Jacobs dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Jacobs stands up and beckons Cena to join him on the feet.
Jacobs feints and then cracks Cena's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cena down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jacobs.
Cena takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Jacobs pushes Cena up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Jacobs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobs lands with a hook. Cena tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jacobs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cena. That did some damage!
Jordan Jacobs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cena thuds his right hand into Jacobs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Jacobs!
A relieved looking Jordan Jacobs 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 John Cena had this to say: 'Fuck Em all, this shit's rigged'.

Event: JF 40 - Grinch War
Date: Dec 25, 2024

#R1#
The Phantom goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Misael Mejia has been cut.
Good shot there by The Phantom.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mejia. The Phantom does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Phantom misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mejia could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The Phantom throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Mejia to counter with a crisp jab.
Mejia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Phantom looks to land a combination. Mejia sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The Phantom ducks under a wild hook from Mejia.
The Phantom misses with a takedown attempt - Mejia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mejia is looking for a counter combo.
Misael Mejia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo The Phantom.
Mejia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Phantom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Mejia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Phantom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mejia swinging wildly here.
The Phantom tries to close the distance and clinch but Mejia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mejia loads up on a big right hand but The Phantom slips the punch.
Mejia misses with a combination
and The Phantom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Phantom fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mejia.
The Phantom misses with a body kick.
Mejia needs to keep his hands up - The Phantom had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Mejia thuds a left hand into The Phantom's body.
The Phantom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mejia misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Mejia.
Mejia takes a kick to the side of the head.
The Phantom looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mejia misses with a two punch combination.
The Phantom throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mejia misses with a wild body shot.
Mejia throws a shot from downtown. The Phantom moves away and avoids it.
The Phantom takes one to the side of the head.
The Phantom is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mejia throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
The Phantom wants to clinch
and Mejia counters with a two punch combo.
Mejia fails to land with a series of punches.
The Phantom will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As The Phantom looks to move away, Mejia throws a big counter combo but The Phantom just gets out of the way.
The Phantom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The Phantom lands a high kick!
The Phantom fails to land the takedown.
Mejia is looking for a counter combo.
A big left from Mejia misses.
The Phantom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mejia. #T4#
Mejia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mejia looks to throw the jab but The Phantom is out of range.
The Phantom tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mejia swinging wildly here.
Mejia lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mejia scores with a jab to the jaw.
The Phantom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mejia.
Jab by Mejia.
A punch combination from Mejia misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Misael Mejia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Misael Mejia's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A slow jab from Mejia misses its intended target.
Mejia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Phantom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Phantom is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mejia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Phantom.
The Phantom is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mejia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mejia fails to land with a series of punches.
Mejia with a nice cross.
Mejia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Phantom manages to avoid it.
Misael Mejia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Phantom avoids the body shot from Mejia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from The Phantom
and Mejia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Phantom thinking.
The Phantom throws a series of punches but Mejia avoids them all with ease.
Mejia blocks a head kick by The Phantom.
The Phantom is breathing heavily.
The Phantom checks a leg kick. #T1#
Mejia misses with a wild combination.
Mejia tries to bum rush The Phantom with a series of wild strikes but The Phantom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Mejia misses its intended target.
The Phantom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Phantom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Phantom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mejia circles away.
Mejia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Phantom throws a series of punches but Mejia avoids them all with ease.
The Phantom slips a straight right by Mejia.
The Phantom misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
An attempted straight right counter from Mejia misses the target.
Misael Mejia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo The Phantom.#T2#
Mejia misses with a two punch combination.
Mejia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mejia misses with a few strikes there.
The Phantom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mejia.
Mejia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Phantom.
The Phantom slips a straight right by Mejia.
The Phantom throws a head kick but Mejia moves out of range.
Misael Mejia is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Mejia misses.
Mejia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mejia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Mejia misses the target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but The Phantom might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mejia has got the better of the exchanges.#T3#
Mejia lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mejia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mejia's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mejia duly obliges.
Mejia throws a hook to the side of The Phantom's head but The Phantom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Phantom is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jab from Mejia.
Mejia misses the shot to the body.
Mejia lunges at The Phantom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Phantom's hand.
The Phantom shoots in but no luck this time.
Mejia is looking to counter punch.
The Phantom falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mejia counters with a right hand to the body.
The Phantom slips under a jab.#T4#
Mejia lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mejia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mejia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mejia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Misael Mejia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Phantom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mejia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mejia wants it to stay on the feet.
Mejia tries to land a leg kick but The Phantom saw it coming and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Mejia. Those never looked like landing.
Mejia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Phantom can do to turn this around?
Mejia scores with a nice head shot.
Mejia throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Misael Mejia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Misael Mejia's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mejia misses with a wild combination.
Misael Mejia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Phantom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mejia throws a series of punches but The Phantom moves out of range.
Leo The Phantom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Phantom misses with a takedown attempt - Mejia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Mejia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from The Phantom.
The Phantom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mejia circles away.
The Phantom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mejia but Mejia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Misael Mejia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo The Phantom.
The Phantom 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.
Horrible takedown attempt by The Phantom or perhaps it was just good defense by Mejia, which made it look bad. #T1#
Mejia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Phantom circles away quickly and effectively.
Mejia swings for the body but The Phantom moves out of range.
The Phantom closes the distance and clinches up with Mejia, looking for a takedown. The Phantom pushes Mejia against the cage but Mejia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mejia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mejia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Phantom gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mejia.
No joy there for Mejia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Phantom takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Phantom dodges the punch combination from Mejia.
The Phantom closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Mejia stuns The Phantom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mejia throws the left hand but The Phantom avoids the punch easily.
The Phantom changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mejia tries to avoid it but The Phantom manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mejia to the ground. Mejia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Mejia was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mejia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Phantom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mejia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Phantom wants to counter the offense by Mejia and move into the clinch position.
Mejia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but The Phantom is out of range.
The Phantom throws a leg kick but Mejia moved away.
The Phantom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mejia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but The Phantom checks it well. #T3#
Mejia feints a jab promting The Phantom to slip. Mejia then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. The Phantom slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The Phantom tries for a takedown but Mejia circles away easily
and Mejia counters with a three punch combo that has The Phantom backing up. The Phantom nods at Mejia to acknowledge the strikes.
The Phantom has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Phantom slips a jab and a cross from Mejia.
Mejia throws a nice looking combination but The Phantom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Phantom lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The Phantom slips a jab and a cross from Mejia.
The Phantom slips a straight right by Mejia.
Leo The Phantom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mejia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mejia takes a swing at The Phantom's ribcage but misses.
The Phantom shoots in but Mejia avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
No joy there for Mejia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Phantom misses with a double jab.
The Phantom slips a jab from Mejia.
Mejia stalks The Phantom and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into The Phantom's face. The Phantom staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mejia lands with a straight right. The Phantom didn't see that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mejia.
Mejia throws a right and a left that The Phantom avoids nicely.
Mejia cracks The Phantom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The Phantom lands with a slapping head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Misael Mejia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mejia 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: JF39- Ruffy the Dog vs Tomsett
Date: Dec 22, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Branch rushes Fialkowska and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fialkowska is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fialkowska gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Branch. #BC2#
Branch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fialkowska lands a body shot.
Tom Branch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Branch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fialkowska's waist but Fialkowska gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Branch off to one side.
Fialkowska swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fialkowska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branch wants to clinch
and Fialkowska counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Branch thinking.
Fialkowska scores with a punch to the head.
Branch throws a leg kick but Fialkowska sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Fialkowska wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1##CL2#
Branch pushes Fialkowska up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Branch successfully pulls guard.
Fialkowska throws a big elbow that misses.
Fialkowska pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Branch is keeping the position for now.
Fialkowska loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Branch can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Fialkowska has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Branch to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Fialkowska is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Branch pulls down on the head and he's put Fialkowska to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tom Branch!
Tom Branch took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

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

#R1##TD#
Orivarez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Vasquez looking for submissions off his back.
Vasquez throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Vasquez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orivarez working Vasquez over with strikes.
Orivarez is keen to just control but Vasquez is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Orivarez seems to be looking for submissions.
Orivarez tries to pass to full mount but Vasquez defends it.
Orivarez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Orivarez lands with a punch from half guard.
Orivarez is trying to control the action in half guard but Vasquez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Orivarez prevents Vasquez from standing back up.
Vasquez taking some punishment here, with Orivarez in his half guard.
Orivarez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Orivarez slips a nice elbow through Vasquez's hands, connecting with Vasquez's forehead.
Orivarez working Vasquez over with strikes.
Orivarez is nestled in close to Vasquez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Orivarez 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.
Vasquez looks winded!#SUB#
Orivarez is trying to work for a kimura but Vasquez is defending well.
Orivarez controlling the action here.
Vasquez wants to get back to full guard.
Vasquez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Orivarez connects with a nice short shot to Vasquez's temple.
Orivarez is nestled in close to Vasquez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Orivarez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Orivarez slips a nice elbow through Vasquez's hands, connecting with Vasquez's forehead.#T2#
Orivarez is taking a breather. Vasquez 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orivarez is nestled in close to Vasquez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Orivarez is nestled in close to Vasquez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've been hearing good reports from Orivarez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Orivarez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Orivarez drops an elbow to the side of Vasquez's head.
Vasquez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Orivarez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orivarez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#Vasquez is rocked!
Orivarez lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Vasquez! More strikes land and this one is all over! Orivarez jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salvador Orivarez!
Salvador Orivarez is the new heavyweight champion!
Bronson Vasquez spoke after the fight, saying 'Im gonna put my BBC in all y'all and fill you with cum.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2024

#R1#
The Phantom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Phantom tries to clinch up.
As The Phantom looks to move away, Mohammed throws a big counter combo but The Phantom just gets out of the way.
Mohammed connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Phantom momentarily.
The Phantom tries for a takedown but Mohammed sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mohammed tries to bum rush The Phantom with a series of wild strikes but The Phantom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mohammed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Phantom is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The Phantom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mohammed doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Mohammed gets caught napping as The Phantom dives in and scores a takedown. Mohammed manages to retain guard.

Mohammed pushes The Phantom off and gets back to his feet.
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!#CL2#
The Phantom gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mohammed wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The Phantom being controlled against the cage.
Mohammed tries to circle away but The Phantom has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Mohammed is trying to break the clinch but The Phantom is controlling him.
Mohammed wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mohammed has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The Phantom has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mohammed avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The Phantom keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mohammed's efforts to push away.
The Phantom tries to land knees in the clinch but Mohammed avoids the damage to the body.
Mohammed wants to get back to striking at distance but The Phantom won't allow it.
Mohammed working hard to break the clinch.
Mohammed stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mohammed wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Phantom has him pressed against the cage.
The Phantom keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mohammed's efforts to push away.#BC2#
The Phantom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mohammed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Phantom.
Mohammed scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Leo The Phantom has been cut.#CL#
Mohammed closes the distance and clinches.
The Phantom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mohammeds head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. The Phantom obliges.#BC2#
The Phantom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mohammed throws a right hand that The Phantom ducks under and follows up with a left that The Phantom also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Phantom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mohammed is trying to push The Phantom away but The Phantom has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Mohammed's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
The Phantom manages to break the clinch.
Zaid Mohammed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Phantom scores with a head kick.
The Phantom closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mohammed counters with a straight right hand.
Decent striking displayed by The Phantom there.
The Phantom lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by The Phantom.
Mohammed keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
The Phantom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mohammed moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mohammed throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Phantom wants to counter with a clinch but Mohammed pushes him away.
Mohammed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Phantom lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
The Phantom gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mohammed lands a shoulder strike.
The Phantom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mohammed is trying to push The Phantom away but The Phantom has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The Phantom prevents Mohammed from breaking the clinch.
Mohammed is trying to break the clinch but The Phantom is controlling him.
Mohammed misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
The Phantom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mohammed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zaid Mohammed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leo The Phantom's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mohammed misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
The Phantom has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Mohammed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Phantom circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Phantom swinging wildly here.
Zaid Mohammed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Phantom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Phantom fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mohammed throws a combination that misses
and The Phantom counters with a three punch combo that has Mohammed backing up. Mohammed nods at The Phantom to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mohammed connects with a single shot there.
Mohammed lands with an uppercut that bounces The Phantom off the cage and back into range.
Mohammed looks to land a combination but The Phantom avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mohammed looks to land a combination but The Phantom avoids it well.
The Phantom unleashes a big counter combination but Mohammed bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Mohammed takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mohammed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Phantom is looking for the big counter here.
Mohammed throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The Phantom fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mohammed avoids it really well and circles away.
The Phantom is breathing heavily.
Mohammed stuffs the takedown attempt from The Phantom. The Phantom gets slowly back to his feet.
Zaid Mohammed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo The Phantom.#CL#
Mohammed pushes The Phantom up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
The Phantom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mohammed fails to land with a series of punches.
The Phantom feints the counter takedown.
The Phantom throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mohammed throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Mohammed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mohammed tries to bum rush The Phantom with a series of wild strikes but The Phantom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mohammed here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The Phantom doesn't manage to clinch there - Mohammed circles away.
Mohammed throws a right and a left that The Phantom avoids nicely.
Zaid Mohammed is winning the standup battle so far.
The Phantom connects with a high kick.
The Phantom tries to close the distance and clinch but Mohammed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mohammed swinging wildly here.
Mohammed avoids the head kick by The Phantom.
Mohammed misses with a series of wild punches.
Mohammed fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Phantom slips a jab and a cross from Mohammed.
The Phantom tries to clinch but Mohammed moves out of range. #T3##CL#
Mohammed gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mohammed's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Phantom dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mohammed wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A bit of stalling here from Mohammed. #BC2#
The Phantom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mohammed looks to land a combination but The Phantom avoids it well.
The Phantom feints a counter leg kick.
A jab from The Phantom does it's job there.
The Phantom is looking to slow Mohammed down with leg kicks.
Mohammed lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as The Phantom backs up against the cage.
Mohammed tries to clinch but The Phantom is having none of it. #T4#
The Phantom tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mohammed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mohammed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mohammed avoids the head kick by The Phantom.
Mohammed lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mohammed throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Phantom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mohammed.
Mohammed bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Phantom's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mohammed connects with a right hand. The Phantom shakes it off.
Mohammed loads up on a big right hand but The Phantom slips the punch.
Mohammed tries to bum rush The Phantom with a series of wild strikes but The Phantom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mohammed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Phantom fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mohammed throws a nice looking combination but The Phantom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zaid Mohammed dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leo The Phantom's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mohammed scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mohammed throws a combination. The Phantom tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mohammed cracks The Phantom with an open hand slap.#CL2#
The Phantom instigates a clinch.
Mohammed has had enough of the clinch but The Phantom keeps him there for the moment.
The Phantom tries to pull guard but Mohammed won't allow it. #BC2#
The Phantom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Mohammed instigates a clinch.
Mohammed tries a body shot but The Phantom blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as The Phantom takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The Phantom is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mohammed lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Mohammed managing to block the knees to the body from The Phantom.
Mohammed can't break the clinch.
The Phantom jumps guard but Mohammed turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The Phantom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Phantom lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Mohammed - that landed with a thud.
The Phantom keeps control of Mohammed as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mohammed is looking to break free of the clinch but The Phantom has double underhooks.
Mohammed wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Phantom wants to stall.
Mohammed is trying to break the clinch but The Phantom has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mohammed stops a takedown attempt from The Phantom.
Zaid Mohammed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo The Phantom.
The Phantom keeps control of Mohammed as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Mohammed manages to break the clinch.
The Phantom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mohammed tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Phantom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Phantom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mohammed throws a right and a left that The Phantom avoids nicely.
The Phantom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mohammed.
The Phantom slips a jab and a cross from Mohammed.
The Phantom tries to clinch but Mohammed moves out of range. #T3#
Nice cross by Mohammed.
The Phantom needs to keep his hands up - Mohammed had a free shot at his head there.
Mohammed misses with a series of wild punches.
Mohammed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mohammed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The Phantom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mohammed is fending him off so far but The Phantom persists. Nope, Mohammed circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from Mohammed does no damage.
Leo The Phantom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice shot lands for Mohammed.
A combination from Mohammed does no damage.
As Mohammed backs off The Phantom throws a huge counter combo but Mohammed manages to avoid it all.
Jab, jab by Mohammed - just one landing.
Mohammed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Phantom can do to turn this around?
Mohammed throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mohammed lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Phantom circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mohammed keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mohammed is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The Phantom shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mohammed sprawls well. Mohammed wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Phantom gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Mohammed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Mohammed does no damage.
The Phantom unleashes a big counter combination but Mohammed bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zaid Mohammed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mohammed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Phantom.
The Phantom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mohammed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Phantom slips a jab and a cross from Mohammed.
The Phantom is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The Phantom throws a combination. Mohammed tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A punch lands to the side of The Phantom 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The Phantom pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mohammed back to the cage. The Phantom follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zaid Mohammed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mohammed, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zaid Mohammed!

Event: JF 36 - Wulong vs Gates
Date: Dec 18, 2024

#R1#
Cena wants to clinch up but Roser keeps it at a distance.
Cena avoids the head kick by Roser.
Roser shoots in for a takedown but Cena shows good takedown defense.
Roser ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cena moves away.
Roser misses the shot to the body.
Cena tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Roser misses the target.
Cena tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Cena with that takedown attempt.
As Cena looks to move away, Roser throws a big counter combo but Cena just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cena throws a head kick but Roser moves out of range.
Roser half committed to a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Cena.
Roser thuds a left hand into Cena's body.#T1##TD2#
Cena drives through with a takedown into Roser's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Roser is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cena slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Roser 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#
Cena is trying to stand.
Roser is taking a breather. Cena 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.
Cena moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Cena pulls Roser in close to his closed guard and prevents Roser from doing any damage or advancing position.
Roser postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roser trying to control but Cena is working from the bottom.
Roser wants to pass the guard but Cena is keeping the position.#T3#
Roser trying to control but Cena is working from the bottom.
Roser sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cena is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cena.
Roser throws a big counter combination but Cena scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cena throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Roser letting Cena take a breather here.
Roser tries to break free but Cena pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Cena breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roser walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cena checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Cena gets caught flat footed, as Roser shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Roser is breathing heavily.
Cena wants to sweep here but Roser controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Adolf Roser will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Cena shoots for a double leg takedown but Roser sprawls well. He's pushed Cena's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cena tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roser manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cena tries to score a power double leg takedown but Roser sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cena somewhat.#TD2#
Cena throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Roser tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cena is in Roser's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cena 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. #T1#
Cena throws a big elbow that misses.
Cena stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roser swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cena throwing strikes from guard but Roser blocks nicely.
Roser trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Roser throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cena works Roser's body with a nice hook.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roser is looking to counter with a body kick.
A combination from Cena does no damage.
Roser waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cena.
Cena follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Roser avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Roser was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cena.
Cena shoots for a takedown but Roser saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Adolf Roser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Cena.
Cena is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Cena.
Cena fails to land the takedown.
Cena shoots for a double leg takedown but Roser sprawls well. He's pushed Cena's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Roser throwing a counter right hand but Cena manages to avoid it.
Cena gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Roser.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Cena looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
John Cena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cena tries a low kick but Roser avoids it.
Cena drops his hands momentarily and Roser takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Roser is defended easily by Cena.
Roser blocks a head kick by Cena.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cena looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Roser tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
John Cena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Cena instigates a clinch.
Roser is trying to pull guard but Cena has him pressed against the cage.
Cena tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Roser just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Cena breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roser connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cena momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cena throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Cena clinches up with Roser and pushes him back against the cage.
Cena is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Cena will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Cena misses with a head kick. #TD#
Roser shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cena napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cena gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Roser wants to control the pace but Cena is squirming around nicely.
Roser sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cena working to try and regain half guard. #T1#
Cena is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cena wants to hold on but Roser pushes him away.
Roser takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cena is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roser tries to get the hooks in deep but Cena pushed the leg off.
Cena is in bad spot here.
Cena prevents Roser from getting a body triangle.#T2##SUB#
Cena is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Cena rolls, trying to escape but Roser keeps control of the position.
Roser tries to get the hooks in deep but Cena pushed the leg off. #T3#
Roser gets his hands free as Cena looks to control.
Cena turns into Roser and is now in his guard.
Cena slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Roser being controlled for a moment.
Cena working the ground and pound from side control.#T4#
Cena controlling the position from side mount.
Cena is looking to take a break and control but Roser is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cena happy to just control the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roser gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Cena.
I think Cena 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for John Cena!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for John Cena!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Adolf Roser!

John Cena wins by split decision!
A determined John Cena didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: New Dawn - King Gibbs vs Boone
Date: Dec 13, 2024

#R1##KD2#
Tomsett throws a left that rocks Branch and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Tomsett dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Branch regain composure! #ROC2#Branch is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Tom Branch has been cut.
You can see the frustration on Branch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Oh Branch is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Branch is not content to let Tomsett control the position.
Tomsett in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tomsett in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Branch looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Tomsett turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dechlan Tomsett!

Event: JF 33 - Bai Li vs Marcelo
Date: Dec 11, 2024

#R1#
The Phantom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lyons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lyons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Phantom circles away quickly and effectively.
The Phantom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lyons is fending him off so far but The Phantom persists. Nope, Lyons circles away and we're back to standing.
Lyons lands a really nice looking cross but The Phantom seems unphased.
A telegraphed right hand from Lyons misses the target. #TD#
Lyons fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging The Phantom to the ground. Lyons is now in The Phantom's guard.
Lyons distracts The Phantom with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lyons sitting in guard here, content to control.
The Phantom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lyons looking to pass the guard.
Lyons controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
The Phantom is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lyons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The Phantom can't keep his opponent in guard - Lyons advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lyons stalling.
Lyons works his way into side control.
Lyons in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lyons scoring with punches and elbows.
Lyons content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Check out the look on Lyons's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lyons working the ground and pound.
Lyons lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear The Phantom down.
Lyons landing a few strikes. #ROC#The Phantom is rocked!
The Phantom takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The Phantom is still in real trouble! Can Lyons finish him?
The Phantom looks winded!
Lyons crunches a massive hammerfist down on The Phantom - he's out! Lyons Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Travis Lyons!

Event: JF 32 - Wulong vs John Cena
Date: Dec 08, 2024

#R1##TD#
Cena gets caught napping as Li dives in and scores a takedown. Cena manages to retain guard.
Cena is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Li has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cena keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Li scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Cena is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Cena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cena 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li throwing strikes from guard but Cena blocks nicely.
Cena looking for a sweep. Not yet Cena, not yet. #T1#
Li passes Cena's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Cena looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Li working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cena gets back to full guard.
Li with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Li 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.
Cena 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#
Li preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cena tries to stand and escape but Li is controlling the position. #T2#
Li preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Li makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Li.
Cena stopping the sweep attempt from Li.
Li seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Li keeping full guard, as Cena tries to pass.
Li lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Li working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cena's head.
Li's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Li lands a couple of digs.
Li's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Li connects with a couple of short punches.
Cena looks winded!
Li content to stall in guard here.
Li tries to free his leg and advance position but Cena is retaining full guard.
Li keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cena's head.
Li is working Cena over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Li wants to control from the top but Cena keeps moving.
Li trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cena manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T4#
Li is adopting a defensive guard.
Li tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Li is working hard here to advance position.
Cena with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Li throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Li might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Li manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cena manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wulong Li dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Li feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cena is trying to control the position but Li postures up.
Cena wants to stand up but Li is controlling him.
Li is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cena can do to turn this around?
Li makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Cena has his foot on Li's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Li works his way back into a safe position though.
Li postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li postures up and lands a big shot to Cena's brow.
Wulong Li overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cena is breathing heavily.
Li lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Li with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC#Cena is rocked!
Li knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cena on the ground.
Li passes into half guard.
Li landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cena is still in real trouble! Can Li finish him?#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Li lands a nice short elbow.
Li unloads with some huge strikes here! Cena is out! Li wins by brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wulong Li!
Wulong Li retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Wulong Li thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated John Cena had this to say: 'Fuck Em all, this shit's rigged'.

Event: JF 28 - Revenge for Gibbs
Date: Dec 04, 2024

#R1#
Drechsler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Branch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Drechsler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Branch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Branch tries to bum rush Drechsler with a series of wild strikes but Drechsler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drechsler shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Drechsler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Branch, pushing him back against the cage.
Branch looking for a takedown.
Drechsler is looking to control Branch's arms but Branch gets an underhook and turns him. Now Drechsler has his back to the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drechsler.
The referee calls for Branch to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drechsler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Branch walks away with a smile on his face. Drechsler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Drechsler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drechsler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Branch somewhat.#T1#
Branch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Drechsler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Branch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD2#
Branch gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Drechsler regains guard. #ES#
Drechsler is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Branch presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Branch drops down looking for an ankle pick but Drechsler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Branch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Drechsler tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Branch throws a sloppy head kick and Drechsler moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drechsler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Branch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drechsler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Drechsler backs off Branch throws a huge counter combo but Drechsler manages to avoid it all.
Branch slaps away a takedown attempt from Drechsler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Drechsler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Branch tries to avoid it but Drechsler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Branch to the ground. Branch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Drechsler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Branch throws a head kick that misses.
Drechsler tries to close the distance and clinch but Branch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Branch changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Drechsler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T3#
Drechsler is not content to let Branch control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Branch looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Branch controls the position.
Branch working away.
Branch moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Drechsler sneaks back into half guard.
Branch slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drechsler trying to control here.
Drechsler tries to roll over but Branch keeps him under control.
Branch working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Branch dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Drechsler tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Branch counters with a single leg into guard. Drechsler didn't expect that.
Drechsler keeping full guard, as Branch tries to pass.
Branch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branch postures up. #T1#
Drechsler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Branch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Branch works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Branch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Branch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Branch content to control rather than advance.
Drechsler is looking to control Branch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Drechsler avoid being mounted?#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Drechsler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Branch is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Drechsler tries to get to full guard but Branch has control of the leg.
Branch is taking a breather. Drechsler 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Drechsler avoids the head kick by Branch.
Branch slaps away a takedown attempt from Drechsler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Drechsler tries to land a front kick but Branch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Drechsler tries to clinch but Branch moves out of range.
Drechsler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Drechsler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Branch tries to avoid it but Drechsler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Branch to the ground. Branch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Branch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Branch wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Drechsler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drechsler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branch moves away.
Branch lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Branch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drechsler.
Drechsler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Branch circles away quickly and effectively.
Drechsler leaves Branch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Branch shoots in for a takedown but Drechsler shows good takedown defense.
Branch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Drechsler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD2#
Branch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Drechsler is trying to improve his position.
Branch slows the pace down. #T4#
Drechsler taking a bit of punishment here - Branch scoring with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drechsler is not content to let Branch control the position.
Drechsler can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Branch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Branch shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Drechsler napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Branch moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Branch landing a few strikes.
Branch is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Drechsler will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drechsler wants to control but Branch postures up.
Branch tries to stand but Drechsler is controlling his head.
Drechsler taking a bit of punishment here - Branch scoring with strikes. #T1#
Drechsler dodges the ground and pound from Branch.
A lull in the action here as Branch stalls from top position.
Drechsler taking a bit of punishment here - Branch scoring with strikes.
Drechsler seems a little lost for a moment, as Branch dominates the positioning.
Tom Branch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Branch working away.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Drechsler seems a little lost for a moment, as Branch dominates the positioning.
Tom Branch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Branch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drechsler keeps working.
Drechsler is trying to get back to half guard.
Branch controls the position from side control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Drechsler moves in looking to clinch but Branch pushes him off.#T3#
Drechsler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Branch swivels and escapes.
Drechsler doesn't manage to clinch there - Branch circles away.
Branch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drechsler as he jumps to the side.
Drechsler drops down looking for a counter takedown but Branch sprawls and moves away.
Drechsler avoids the head kick by Branch. #TD2#
Branch closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Drechsler struggling a bit here.
Branch just content to control the position. #T4#
Branch tries to stand but Drechsler is controlling his head.
Branch trying to control the position but Drechsler is working away.
Branch controlling the position from side mount.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Branch working the ground and pound from side control.
Tom Drechsler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Branch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Branch winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Branch!
Tom Branch opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: Matas vs the Chinese - Round 2
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Vance throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vance misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cena.
A punch combination from Vance misses.
Cena throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vance's waist but Vance gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cena off to one side.
No joy there for Vance, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cena keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cena tries to score with a low kick but Vance moves his leg out of the way.
Vance swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vance swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cena lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cena is looking to clinch but Vance is avoiding it.
Vance tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vance tries to bum rush Cena with a series of wild strikes but Cena uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Cena wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vance swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cena.
Vance misses with a double jab #CL#
and Cena counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vance is trying to break the clinch but Cena has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Cena tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cena tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Cena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vance prevents the takedown attempt. #BC2#
Vance's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice combination there by Vance. #TD#
Cena shoots in and gets a takedown into Vance's guard.#SUB#
Cena 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.
Cena in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cena stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vance swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##ES2#
Vance scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Cena shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vance works Cena's body with a nice hook.
Vance throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cena.
A punch combination from Vance misses.
Vance swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cena tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vance swivels and escapes.
Cena is breathing heavily.
Cena moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vance misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vance looks to land a body kick but Cena moved away.
Vance connects with a body shot.#T3#
Cena fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vance throws a head kick that misses.
Cena dodges the punch combination from Vance.
A combination from Vance does no damage.
Vance looks to land a combination but Cena avoids it well.
Vance avoids a kick to the body.
Vance throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vance throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Vance.
Vance lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cena circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Vance does no damage.
Vance moves out of range of the body kick from Cena.
Vance wants to counter with a clinch but Cena pushes him away.
Cena fails in his attempt to clinch.
Titus Vance is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Cena pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vance is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cena rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Cena closes the distance and pushes Vance back into the cage.#BC#
Cena breaks from the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vance.
Vance throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vance tries a head kick but it misses.
Vance attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cena shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vance but Vance pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cena throws a sloppy head kick and Vance moves out of range easily.
Vance fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cena looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vance throws a leg kick that misses.
Cena seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Titus Vance dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Vance throws a series of punches but Cena moves out of range.
Vance keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vance looks to land a combination but Cena avoids it well.
Vance ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
John Cena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Vance, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vance is looking to score with low kicks.
Cena wants to land a leg kick but Vance is out of range.
Titus Vance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cena throws a series of punches but Vance moves out of range.
Vance misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vance throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vance blocks a head kick by Cena.
Cena pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Cena misses.
Vance misses with a double jab.
Cena fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vance just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Vance scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cena fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cena scores with a nice right hand.
Vance lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cena backs up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cena looks for a takedown but Vance sprawls well.
Vance moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Titus Vance seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cena gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Some wild striking there from Vance.
Vance throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cena.
Vance lands a nice hook to Cena's body. Cena takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cena throws a head kick that misses.
Vance throws a low kick, looking for Cena's leg but Cena calmly moves out of range.
Cena avoids the body shot from Vance.
A left and a right from Vance both land. Nice combination.
Vance throws a series of punches but Cena avoids them all with ease.
Vance falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Cena counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vance is trying to escape back to his feet but Cena uses the scramble to pass into side control. #SUB#
Cena tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cena has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cena has an Americana. Vance didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Cena is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Cena hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). John Cena!
John Cena opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2024

#R1#
The Phantom misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Flores on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Flores takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The Phantom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by The Phantom. That's going to slow Flores down.
The Phantom is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Flores stuffs the takedown attempt from The Phantom. The Phantom gets slowly back to his feet.
Leo The Phantom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flores lands a nice shot to the body.
The Phantom looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by The Phantom or perhaps it was just good defense by Flores, which made it look bad. #KD#
Flores cracks The Phantom with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Flores has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning The Phantom to stand back up!#CUT#It looks like Leo The Phantom has been cut.#T1#
The Phantom shoots for a takedown but Flores saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Flores was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bernard Flores has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo The Phantom.
Flores closes the distance and clinches up with The Phantom, looking for a takedown. Flores pushes The Phantom against the cage but The Phantom circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Flores with a strong takedown there and he's ended up in side control. #ROC#The Phantom is rocked!
Flores knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Phantom on the ground.#SU#
Flores decides to stand back up.
The Phantom is still on wobbly legs! Can Flores finish him?
Flores fails with a takedown attempt.
The Phantom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flores.
The Phantom seems to have recovered his senses.
The Phantom throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Flores with a strong takedown there and he's ended up in side control. #ROC#The Phantom is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Phantom trying to remain calm as Flores controls from the top position.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flores working the body and head with strikes. #T3##SU#
Flores decides to stand up, so the ref orders The Phantom to his feet. #CL#
Flores forces The Phantom back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Flores's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Flores shoots for a takedown but The Phantom saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#KD#
Flores lands a big right hand that sends The Phantom crashing to the mat! Flores stays standing though and waves The Phantom back to his feet!
The Phantom is still on wobbly legs! Can Flores finish him?
Horrible takedown attempt by Flores or perhaps it was just good defense by The Phantom, which made it look bad.
Flores moves in close and cracks The Phantom with a massive right hand! The Phantom, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Flores!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bernard Flores!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2024

#R1##CL2#
The Phantom moves into the clinch successfully.
Noble cracks The Phantom with a nice body shot.
Noble scores with a hook to the body.
Noble lands a body punch in the clinch.
The Phantom looks winded!
Noble lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Noble.
The Phantom takes a shot to the head.
Noble lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Noble on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Noble.
A body shot lands from Noble.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left hand lands to the body for Noble.
A body shot lands from Noble.
Noble lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Phantom backwards.
Noble pushes The Phantom back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Noble lands a hook that snaps the head of The Phantom backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Noble. #ROC#The Phantom is rocked!
Noble throws a big uppercut that drops The Phantom! More strikes from Noble and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! The Phantom lies dazed against the cage as Noble celebrates with his cornermen!

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

Event: JF 23 - Li vs Bobo
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1##TD#
Taylor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Branch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Branch postures up.
Branch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Branch postures up and lands a big shot to Taylor's brow.
Branch works over Taylor with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Taylor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Branch defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Branch wanted to stand there but Taylor had control of the position.
Branch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taylor on the ground.
Branch distracts Taylor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Branch 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.
Branch postures up.
Branch is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Taylor is looking for a triangle here but Branch uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Branch cracks Taylor with a big elbow.
Branch taking a breather here.
Branch tries to stand but Taylor controls the position and pulls Branch into his guard. #T3##SUB2#
Taylor is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Branch frees his head nicely. Oh but Taylor has switched to an armbar! Branch is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). John Taylor!
Our winner, John Taylor, 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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