Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2025

#R1##TD#
Barella closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Prescott quickly recovers to half guard.
Barella missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Barella is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Prescott doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barella.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Prescott can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barella has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barella controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prescott has given up his back here. Will Barella look for the submission or keep pounding away? #SUB#
Barella looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Barella working for the choke.
Prescott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barella. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Prescott tries to roll but Barella sticks to his back. #T1##SUB#
Barella looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prescott is trapped and Barella is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Prescott is trapped and Barella is scoring with shots to the head and body. #SUB#
Barella is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Barella is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Prescott has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Prescott tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prescott trying to control the hands but Barella won't let him. #SUB#
Barella working for the choke. #T2##SUB#
Barella working for the choke.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Prescott is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Barella gets his way! #SUB#
Prescott defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Prescott tries to escape but Barella has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Barella has got one arm under Prescott's chin. This could be trouble... Prescott trying to control the other hand but Barella gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Prescott has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sonny Barella!
A determined Sonny Barella 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2025

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

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

Event: TOF 194
Date: Jan 26, 2025

#R1##TD#
Paysley closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pulkkinen's guard.
Pulkkinen is adopting a defensive guard.
Pulkkinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pulkkinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pulkkinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Pulkkinen, not yet.
Paysley wants to pass the guard but Pulkkinen is keeping the position.
Paysley stands and throws Pulkkinen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Paysley tries for a kimura but Pulkkinen is defending well. #T1#
Pulkkinen is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Pulkkinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pulkkinen is not content to let Paysley control the position.
Pulkkinen is trying to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paysley trying to control the position but Pulkkinen is working away.
Paysley fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB#
Pulkkinen wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Paysley has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Pulkkinen's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Pulkkinen is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Paysley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Wilt Paysley!

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

#R1#
Prescott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Prescott fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Prescott tries for a takedown but Inoue circles away easily
and Inoue counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Prescott. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Prescott. #SUB#
Prescott in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Inoue is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samuel Prescott!
Samuel Prescott bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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

#R1##CL#
Dijk closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Price tightens his grip and picks Dijk up, before dumping him to the ground. Dijk manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dijk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Price drops back looking for a leg! Dijk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dijk manages to kick Price off! Price jumps back into Dijk's guard.
Dijk is looking to stand up but Price isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Price thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dijk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Price is controlling him. #T1##SUB2#
Price drops back looking for a leg! Dijk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dijk manages to kick Price off! Price jumps back into Dijk's guard.
Price passes Dijk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Price seems to be working for a kimura but Dijk defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Dijk is defending against the submission attempts here by Price.
Dijk tries to kick Price off but Price keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Price maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Dijk could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Price has cracked it and Dijk is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Price!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chad Price!
Chad Price decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: JF 52 - Ruffy Dog vs Slukowski
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Hayes misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Prescott counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hayes trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Prescott drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Prescott jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hayes is trying to keep Prescott in close.
Hayes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Prescott controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prescott advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Prescott is trying to get an arm triangle but Hayes is defending well.
Hayes can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Hayes is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Prescott is working to tighten his grip on Hayes's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hayes has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Prescott is really squeezing tight and eventually Hayes passes out! Prescott breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Samuel Prescott!
Samuel Prescott decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: JF 49 - Fu Li vs Ortega
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zamu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Li closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zamu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zamu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Li on the side of the head.
Li is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Li moves to clinch but Zamu breaks away
and Zamu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zhun Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zamu counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Zamu throws a jab when Li was well out of range.
Li fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zamu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Li moves in looking to clinch but Zamu pushes him off.
Zamu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zamu scores with a hook.#CL#
Li closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zamu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Zamu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zamu throws a one two combo.
Li avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Li wants to clinch up but Zamu keeps it at a distance.
A big right from Zamu misses. #T2#
Li tries to clinch but Zamu moves away
enabling Zamu to counter with a crisp jab.
Li uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zamu.
Li displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zamu throws out the jab.
Li darts in trying to clinch
letting Zamu counter with a right hand.
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!
Li wants to clinch up but Zamu keeps it at a distance.
Li tries to move into range but Zamu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Li moves in looking to clinch but Zamu pushes him off.
Zamu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zamu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zamu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Li tries to clinch up but Zamu circles away and keeps his distance.
Zamu misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Li holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Zamu is trying to break the clinch but Li has him pressed against the cage.
Li has Zamu pressed against the cage, preventing Zamu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Li is trying to pull guard but Zamu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zamu tries to break free but Li pushes him back against the cage.
Zamu tries to break the clinch but Li is controlling the position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zamu tries to circle away but Li has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Zamu breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Zamu does it's job there.
Li is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zamu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Li gets a clinch. #T4#
Zamu letting Li take a breather here.
Li keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zamu's efforts to push away.
Zamu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Li tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zamu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Li leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD#
Li pulls guard successfully.
Zamu wanted to stand there but Li had control of the position.
Li trying to keep a closed guard but Zamu is proving a slippery customer.
Li has a closed guard, preventing Zamu from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phishiji Zamu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Zamu lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Li takes the fight into the clinch.
Li has Zamu pushed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Li slowing the pace effectively.
Li stalling.
Li tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zamu smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamu looks to throw the jab but Li is out of range.
Li moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Li is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zamu looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Li is looking to clinch.
Zamu throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Zamu tries to keep at a distance but Li has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zamu tries to break the clinch but Li is controlling the position.
Li is trying to maintain a safe position but Zamu gets an underhook and turns Li into the cage.
Zamu tries to break free but Li pushes him back against the cage.
Zamu is trying to break the clinch but Li has him pressed against the cage.
Zamu wants to break free but Li has control.
Zamu is trying to force a seperation but Li has the dominant position.
Li is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Li tries to pull guard but Zamu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zamu is trying to break the clinch but Li has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Li manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Zamu wanted to stand there but Li had control of the position.
Li looking for a sweep. Not yet Li, not yet. #SUB#
Li working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zamu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zamu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zamu wants to stand but Li has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Li 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.
Li controlling the position.#SUB#
Li is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zamu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Li's guard.#T3#
Li controlling the position.#SUB#
Li looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zamu is looking to stand up but Li won't let him.
Li has Zamu pulled in close to control his posture.
Li not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Li is really struggling to control Zamu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Li pulls Zamu in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Li throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zamu wants to stand but Li is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zamu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zamu stopping the sweep attempt from Li.
Zamu wants to get up but he can't break Li's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Li tries to clinch but Zamu moves away
and Zamu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zamu swings for the body but Li moves out of range.
Li has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Li walks into a stiff left hand from Zamu.
Good standup being displayed there by Zamu as he connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Phishiji Zamu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Li's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Zamu swats away the attempt to clinch by Li.
Li tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zamu is looking for the big counter here.
Li is looking to clinch but Zamu is avoiding it.
Zamu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zamu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Li tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zamu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Zamu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zamu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Li seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamu scores with the left hand. Li knows he should have avoided that one.
Li slips a straight right by Zamu.
Zamu throws a series of punches but Li moves out of range.
Li tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zamu manages to circle out of the way.
Phishiji Zamu seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Li avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Li tries to clinch up.
Li tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zamu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Li walks into a jab.
Li darts in trying to clinch
enabling Zamu to counter with a crisp jab.
Zamu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.#T2#
Zamu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Li darts in trying to clinch
and Zamu counters with a nice uppercut.
Li closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zamu counters with a straight right hand.
Li takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zamu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Li tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zamu circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3##CL#
Zamu tries to keep at a distance but Li has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zamu tries to break free but Li pushes him back against the cage.
Li jumps guard but Zamu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Li displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zamu up against the cage.
Li looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Li will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zamu up against the cage.#BC2#
Zamu breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Li moves into the clinch.
Zamu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zamu wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Zamu manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Zamu clobbers Li with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Li fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zamu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Li tries to clinch up.#CL#
Li moves into the clinch successfully.
Li keeps control of Zamu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zamu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Li has him pressed against the cage.
Zamu is trying to force a seperation but Li has the dominant position.
Zamu tries to circle away but Li has him pinned against the cage.
Li tries to pull guard but Zamu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zamu is trying to push Li away but Li has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Li is pushing Zamu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Li is trying to pull guard but Zamu has him pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phishiji Zamu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zamu 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phishiji Zamu!

Event: JF 49 - Fu Li vs Ortega
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1##TD#
Stone drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Reynolds throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Stone trying to control the action but Reynolds is working from the bottom.
Stone takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Reynolds to pass into mount.
Reynolds can't escape the position.
Reynolds bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Reynolds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stone has momentary wrist control but Reynolds slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Stone working for a triangle but Reynolds defends it easily.
Stone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stone tries to get out of the position.
Reynolds is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reynolds distracts Stone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reynolds lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Reynolds lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Stone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reynolds working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Reynolds working some strikes from top position.
Reynolds is working Stone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Stone is looking to cinch up a triangle. Reynolds throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Stone's body to avoid the submission. Stone has instead reached around Reynolds's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Stone arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wayne Stone!
A less than humble Wayne Stone misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Just some fights 6
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Ward throws a lazy uppercut
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings Ward.
Ward throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ward with a lazy takedown attempt
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. Ward will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ward throws a one two combo. #CUT2#It looks like Conspiracy Theorist has been cut.
Ward misses with a takedown
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward throws a lazy uppercut
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ward rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Theorist has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Capital City Fight Team in the buildup to the fight.
Ward misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings Ward.
William Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward shoots and misses
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
Conspiracy Theorist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Ward.#T1#
Ward throws a lazy uppercut
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
Theorist is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ward tries for a takedown but Theorist circles away easily
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Theorist enables Ward to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Theorist manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ward throws a big right hand that misses.
Ward missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ward stops Theorist from standing up.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Theorist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward won't allow Theorist to get back to his feet.
Ward wants to control from the top but Theorist keeps moving.
Ward has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ward passes Theorist's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Theorist looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Ward wants to work for an arm triangle but Theorist is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ward is keen to just control but Theorist is a slippery customer.
Ward missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Theorist tries to kick Ward off but Ward keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward is trying to control the action in half guard but Theorist is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Theorist tries to kick Ward off but Ward keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Ward not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Theorist looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ward doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. Ward will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Ward misses with a lunging right hand
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has Ward backing up. Ward nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
Ward misses with a takedown
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has Ward backing up. Ward nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
Ward tries for a takedown but Theorist circles away easily
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
Ward doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Ward throws a head kick that misses
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward with a poor takedown
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has Ward backing up. Ward nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
Ward swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
Ward throws a leg kick
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ward misses with a double jab
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings Ward.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ward misses with a double jab
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has Ward backing up. Ward nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conspiracy Theorist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conspiracy Theorist's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ward throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. Ward will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ward misses with a hook
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings Ward.
Theorist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Ward closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Theorist to the mat! Theorist manages to get full guard.
Theorist preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Theorist is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ward postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Theorist wants to get back to his feet but Ward is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theorist keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Ward makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ward stays in close to Theorist's body and controls the position.
Theorist is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ward is controlling him. #T1#
Ward wants to control from the top but Theorist keeps moving.
Theorist wants to get back to his feet but Ward is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ward throws a big elbow that misses.
Theorist wants to get back to his feet but Ward is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ward misses with a takedown
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Ward dives in and scores a takedown into Theorist's guard.
Theorist wants to stand up but Ward is controlling him. #SUB2#
Ward drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ward jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Theorist keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Theorist is looking to stand up but Ward isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward wants to control from the top but Theorist keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ward throws an off balance right hand
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has Ward backing up. Ward nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
Ward with a poor takedown
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward fails with the takedown
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
Conspiracy Theorist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Ward.#T3#
Ward misses with a left hand
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings Ward.
Ward swings away with a body shot that misses
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
Ward fails with the takedown
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. Ward will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Ward throws a poor cross that misses
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Conspiracy Theorist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ward misses with a hook to the body
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Ward with a lazy takedown attempt
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
Ward has his takedown stuffed
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
Ward misses with a right hand
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
Ward gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. Ward will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ward misses with an uppercut
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings Ward.
Ward has his takedown stuffed
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. Ward will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conspiracy Theorist dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Conspiracy Theorist's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
That kick from Ward tenderised Theorist's leg. Theorist is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ward works over Theorist's head and body with a nice combination.
Ward doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ward misses with a double jab
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings Ward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward with a poor takedown
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. Ward will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ward throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward throws a left and a right that both miss
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Ward has his takedown stuffed
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has Ward backing up. Ward nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
Conspiracy Theorist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Ward.
Ward swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
Ward gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
Ward tries for a takedown but Theorist circles away easily
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings Ward.
Ward tries for a takedown but Theorist circles away easily
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
William Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward throws an off balance right hand
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. Ward will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ward misses with a hook to the body
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings Ward.
Ward shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. Ward will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ward misses with a takedown
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
Ward with a lazy takedown attempt
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. Ward will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Ward fails with the takedown
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
Conspiracy Theorist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ward misses with a lunging right hand
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ward misses with an uppercut
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ward lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Theorist backs up against the cage.
Ward misses with a left hand
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward tries for a takedown but Theorist circles away easily
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings Ward. #T4#
Ward doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has Ward backing up. Ward nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
Ward swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has Ward backing up. Ward nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
Ward misses with a jab to the body
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings Ward.
Ward swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo. #ROC#Ward is rocked!
Ward throws a sloppy body shot
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ward is still on wobbly legs! Can Theorist finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ward throws a predictable looking body shot
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. Ward will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ward misses with a right hand
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings Ward.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conspiracy Theorist showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Theorist, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

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

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

#R1##TD2#
Li gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Prescott to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Prescott preventing the sweep.
Li lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Li drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Li jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Prescott keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Li drops back, looking for a kneebar! Prescott looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Prescott looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Prescott! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prescott takes a little break here. Li wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1##SUB2#
Prescott looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Prescott is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Li looks calm but he's in trouble here. Prescott gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Li is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Prescott lets go of the hold and Li can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samuel Prescott!
A very excited looking Samuel Prescott rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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

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

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

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Wathjee Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:27

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

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

#R1#
Price tries for a takedown but Jung circles away easily
and Jung counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Price closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jung quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Price is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jung has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Price is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jung defends it well.
Jung wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jung looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Price is looking for a kimura but Jung is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Price to get the leverage.
Jung is looking for a sweep. Price is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Jung has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Price is working away from the top position though.
Price prevents Jung from improving his position.#SUB2#
Price seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Price is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Price seems to be working for a kimura but Jung defends the submission attempt.
Jung has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Price is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Price is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Price is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Jung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Price pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Price is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jung defends it well.
Jung is trying to maintain the position but Price is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Price is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Price tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jung knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jung is looking for a sweep. Price is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Jung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Price pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jung trying to hold on to Price's head to control him but Price postures up. #SUB2#
Price is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jung defends it well. #SUB2#
Price is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jung doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Price. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jung is looking for a sweep. Price is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#ES#
Jung has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Price is on him like a limpet, forcing Jung back against the cage.#TD#
Jung is trying to trip Price. He has hold of a leg but Price is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jung persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Price is looking for a triangle here but Jung uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Price is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Price is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jung's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Price is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jung pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chad Price will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Price takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Price with a poor takedown
and Jung counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Price looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jung!
Jung is looking to regain half guard here but Price keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Price tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jung struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Price wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jung, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Jung sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Jung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jung is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Price looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Price is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jung has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Price is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jung has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jung is trying to maintain the position but Price is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Jung looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Price is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Jung is defending against the submission attempts here by Price. #T3#
Jung gets full guard.
Price must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Price stopping the sweep attempt from Jung.
Price wants to control from the top but Jung keeps moving. #SUB#
Jung throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chad Price has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Price is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jung is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jung has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T4##SUB2#
Price looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jung trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Price swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Price is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jung is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Price throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jung works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Price tries to get to full guard but Jung has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Price looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chan Sung Jung will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Price tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jung swivels and escapes.
Price fails with the takedown
and Jung counters with a nice uppercut.
Price misses with a takedown
letting Jung counter with a right hand.
Chan Sung Jung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Price.
Jung looks to land a left hand but Price moved out of range nicely.
Jung stuffs the takedown.
Jung throws a big counter combination but Price scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Price fails with the takedown
and Jung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Price with that takedown attempt. #T1##TD2#
Price scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jung is trying to stand back up but Price is controlling him #SUB#
Jung actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Jung looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Price is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Price wants to work for an arm triangle but Jung is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
Jung moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Price is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jung is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jung has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Jung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Price is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Price throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Price working for submissions but it's allowed Jung to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Price looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB2#
Price looking for submissions off his back.
Price takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Jung is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Price sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Price looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Price looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Price looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Jung is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Jung looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Price makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Price.#SUB2#
Price is looking for a triangle but Jung pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Price is looking for a triangle here but Jung uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jung has knee on belly and moves into mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chan Sung Jung showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jung has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chan Sung Jung!
An out of breath Chan Sung Jung thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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

#R1#
Baba with a jab.
Bond misses with a body shot
and Baba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baba with a jab.#ROC2#Bond is rocked!
Baba misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Bond counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bond pushing down on Baba's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Baba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bond. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bond wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baba keeps working. #SUB#
Bond seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bond is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Baba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bond.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Bond is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Baba defends it well. #SUB#
Bond seems to be working for a kimura but Baba defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Baba is not content to let Bond control the position.#SUB#
Bond seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Bond is working for a kimura but Baba is defending it quite comfortably.
Bond frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bond punching from mount but Baba doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB#
Bond has hold of Baba's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Baba manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Bond is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Bond extends the arm and Baba is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Will Bond!

Event: JF 43 - Will Fu Li Submit!?
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Li shoots in for a takedown but Zamu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Li with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Zamu gets caught flat footed, as Li shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Li working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Li accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Li tries to free his leg and advance position but Zamu is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Li postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Li working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Li in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zamu keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully. #T1#
Li throwing strikes but missing.
Zamu wants to stand but Li is controlling the position.
Li throws a big right hand that misses.
Li loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Li keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zamu's head.
Zamu keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Li trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Li stops Zamu from standing up.
Li postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Li scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#CUT#It looks like Phishiji Zamu has been cut.
Li trying to control but Zamu is working from the bottom.
Li trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zamu has momentary wrist control but Li slips an elbow through the middle.
Li showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Li throwing strikes but missing.
Li is pushing down on Zamu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zamu is fighting to maintain full guard but Li has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zamu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Li.
Nice strikes from Li there. #CUT#That has opened up Phishiji Zamu's cut even more.#T3#
Li is keen to just control but Zamu is a slippery customer.
Li 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.
Li thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zamu's head.
Li landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT#The cut above Phishiji Zamu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Zamu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Li. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Li missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zamu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Li scores with a couple of nice shots.
Li working over Zamu with some ground and pound. Zamu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#CUT#Phishiji Zamu's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Phishiji Zamu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yuchung Li!
Yuchung Li seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: JF 42 - Gates vs Killer
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Hopper drives through with a takedown into Stone's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Stone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hopper is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Stone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hopper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hopper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hopper sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hopper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hopper is in close to Stone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stone trying to control the position. #SUB#
Stone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hopper defends well.#SUB#
Stone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hopper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hopper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Stone is looking for a triangle but Hopper pushes his legs off easily.
Hopper trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Stone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hopper makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Hopper pushing down on Stone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hopper controlling the action here.
Stone is trying to get back to full guard.
Hopper scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stone trying to hold on to Hopper's head to control him but Hopper postures up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hopper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Well, if Hopper is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hopper throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hopper looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stone with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hopper lands with a punch from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hopper seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Stone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hopper pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toad Hopper dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Stone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Hopper shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hopper lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hopper 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.
Hopper drops an elbow to the side of Stone's head.
Stone taking some punishment here, with Hopper in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopper content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Hopper is keen to just control but Stone is a slippery customer.
Hopper 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.
Hopper lands with a punch from half guard.
Hopper looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hopper is just content to waste time from the top position. Stone takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Stone wants to sweep but no luck.
Hopper advances position into side control!
Hopper lands an elbow. #T2#
Stone is not content to let Hopper control the position.
Hopper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
You can see the frustration on Stone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hopper scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
Stone tries to buck Hopper off but Hopper is having none of it.
Stone is being controlled here.
Stone is not content to let Hopper control the position.
Hopper just content to control the position.
Stone is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hopper connects with a decent elbow.
Hopper trying to control the action but Stone is working from the bottom.
Stone tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stone is working hard here to advance position.
Hopper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stone keeps working.
Hopper is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hopper scores with a couple of short elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hopper wants to control but Stone is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toad Hopper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Hopper shoots in and gets a takedown into Stone's guard.
Hopper stays in close to Stone's body and controls the position.
Stone tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Stone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Stone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hopper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Hopper working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Stone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hopper defends it easily.
Hopper wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving. #SUB#
Stone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hopper is aware though and is defending well.
Stone trying to control the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Stone working for a triangle but Hopper defends it easily.
Hopper with a nice head shot there.
Hopper postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hopper with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hopper trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hopper looking to sit in guard and control but Stone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Stone sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hopper's guard.
Hopper moves into full guard.
Hopper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stone's guard. #REVB#
Hopper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Hopper avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Hopper trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Stone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Toad Hopper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stone working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hopper engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toad Hopper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hopper 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: JF 38 - Valverde vs Hanma
Date: Dec 22, 2024

#R1#
Prescott fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gibbs avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Prescott closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gibbs did well to prevent Prescott getting side control.
Gibbs tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gibbs is looking for a sweep. Prescott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#ES#
Gibbs manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
Gibbs dives in and scores a takedown into Prescott's guard.
Gibbs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gibbs throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Prescott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gibbs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gibbs looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB2#
Prescott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gibbs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gibbs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gibbs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gibbs cracks Prescott with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibbs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gibbs won't allow Prescott to sweep him here.
Prescott is pulling down on Gibbs's head. It's preventing any offense from Gibbs, at least for the moment.
Gibbs wants to control from the top but Prescott keeps moving.
Gibbs landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Gibbs trying to control the position from guard on top but Prescott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gibbs lands a couple of elbows.
Prescott 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#
Gibbs wants to improve his position but Prescott is controlling well.
Gibbs pushes Prescott off looking to stand but Prescott dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Prescott is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gibbs is looking to escape.#T3#
Gibbs wants to control but Prescott is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gibbs is trying to stand up here but Prescott is controlling him well.
Gibbs is not content to let Prescott control the position.
Gibbs is trying to control but can't.
Gibbs is not content to let Prescott control the position.
Gibbs tries to kick Prescott off but Prescott keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Prescott is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gibbs sees it coming and defends easily.
Gibbs is trying to maintain the position but Prescott is very close to passing his half guard.
Gibbs is trying to stand up here but Prescott is controlling him well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Prescott shoots in looking for a takedown. Gibbs tries to sprawl out of it but Prescott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gibbs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Prescott fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gunner Gibbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Prescott.#TD#
Gibbs closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Prescott's guard.
Gibbs makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gibbs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prescott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gibbs works over Prescott with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gibbs lands a couple of digs.
Gibbs stopping the sweep attempt from Prescott.
Gibbs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gibbs throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunner Gibbs dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Gibbs gets the takedown into side control.
Gibbs looks up at the clock and then as Prescott takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gibbs smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gibbs creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gibbs moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gibbs scoring with punches and elbows.
Gunner Gibbs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Prescott is looking to reverse the position.
Gibbs is looking to take a break and control but Prescott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbs landing a few strikes. #T1#
Prescott struggling a bit here.
Prescott is looking for a sweep.
Prescott is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gibbs connects with a decent elbow.
Gibbs is putting a hurting on Prescott here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC#Prescott is rocked!
Prescott tries to bench press Gibbs off him but Gibbs keeps the position.
Gibbs lands a decent elbow from side control.
Prescott is trying to control Gibbs's posture but Gibbs avoids it.
Prescott is looking for a sweep.
Gibbs working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Gibbs scores with punches from side control.
Prescott manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gibbs's best efforts.
Gibbs seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gibbs is looking to stall here but Prescott recovers full guard.
Prescott trying to keep a closed guard but Gibbs is proving a slippery customer.
Gibbs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Gibbs distracts Prescott with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gibbs scoring with some ground and pound.
Gibbs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gibbs is working Prescott over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gibbs stands up over Prescott, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gibbs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Prescott is still in real trouble! Can Gibbs finish him?
Gibbs landing some decent shots from guard.
Gibbs passes Prescott's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Prescott trying to control here.
Prescott seems to have recovered his senses.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gibbs lands a nice short elbow.
Prescott wants to control but Gibbs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Prescott can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Gibbs landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gibbs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prescott can do to turn this around?
Gibbs is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Prescott trying to control here.
Gibbs scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gibbs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Prescott with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Prescott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gibbs scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gibbs scores with a big shot! Prescott's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Prescott! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunner Gibbs!
Gunner Gibbs retains his bantamweight title!

Event: JF 38 - Valverde vs Hanma
Date: Dec 22, 2024

#R1#
Johnson scores with a jab. Hayes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Hayes knows he should have avoided that one.
Hayes misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control. #SU#
Johnson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A low kick from Hayes is predictable there #TD#
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Johnson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hayes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hayes on the ground.
Johnson avoids the strikes from Hayes. #T1#
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hayes trying to control.
Johnson is trying to stand back up.
Hayes missing with strikes.
Hayes misses with a punch to the head. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hayes missing with strikes from the back.
A lull in the action here. #SUB2#
Hayes working for the choke.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Hayes has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Johnson is defending well but eventually Hayes manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Johnson has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Korbin Hayes!
In defeat, Wathjee Johnson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sometimes god gifts another man his victory, today wasn’t mines. We’ll be back.'.

Event: JF 38 - Valverde vs Hanma
Date: Dec 22, 2024

#R1#
Cleaver misses with a hook. Price ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Price shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cleaver is trying to defend but Price finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Price wants to work for an arm triangle but Cleaver is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Price seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Price is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cleaver sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Price is trying for a kimura here. Cleaver looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Price wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chad Price!
Chad Price was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: JF 38 - Valverde vs Hanma
Date: Dec 22, 2024

#R1#
Baba misses with a hook.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Baba avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Baba finds it's target.
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baba.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Baba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baba jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
Baba throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Baba throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Baba pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baba throws out the jab.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Gracie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baba scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Phishiji Baba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left and a right from Baba both land. Nice combination.
Phishiji Baba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baba misses with a combination #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Baba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Gracie has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Baba defend it? Gracie steps over the head and cranks it - Baba is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Elias Gracie!
Elias Gracie tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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

#R1#
Stone has his takedown stuffed
and Martinez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Martinez throws a right hand that Stone ducks under and follows up with a left that Stone also avoids with ease.
Martinez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Martinez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wayne Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stone.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Stone closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Martinez's guard.
Stone wants to pass the guard but Martinez is keeping the position.#SUB#
Stone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Martinez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1##SUB#
Stone drops back looking for a leg! Martinez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martinez manages to kick Stone off! Stone jumps back into Martinez's guard.
Stone stops Martinez from standing up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stone fails to land the takedown.
Martinez misses with a double jab #TD#
and Stone counters with a nice double leg into side control. Martinez won't be happy with that.
Martinez is looking to get back to his feet here but Stone is keeping cool and he's managed to take Martinez's back.#T2##ES2#
Martinez manages to escape to his feet.
Stone dodges the punch combination from Martinez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinez misses with a few strikes there.
Stone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Martinez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
Stone fails with the takedown
and Martinez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martinez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Martinez misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Stone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but Martinez shows good takedown defense.
Stone shoots and misses
and Martinez counters with a three punch combo that has Stone backing up. Stone nods at Martinez to acknowledge the strikes.
Martinez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stone looks for a takedown but Martinez sprawls well.
As Stone backs off Martinez throws a huge counter combo but Stone manages to avoid it all.
Martinez scores with a nice head shot.
Stone shoots in for a double leg but Martinez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Martinez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martinez wants it to stay on the feet.
As Stone backs off Martinez throws a huge counter combo but Stone manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Stone misses with a takedown attempt
and Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Martinez does no damage.
Martinez misses with a double jab.
Martinez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stone at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stone checks it well.
Stone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Martinez sprawls and moves away.
Stone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Martinez defends it nicely.#TD#
Martinez gets caught napping as Stone dives in and scores a takedown. Martinez manages to retain guard.
Martinez wants to stand up but Stone is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kino Martinez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Stone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Martinez wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Stone seems to be working for a kimura but Martinez defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Stone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Martinez sees it coming and defends easily.
Martinez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martinez is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Martinez is defending against the submission attempts here by Stone.
Stone trying to pass the guard but Martinez defending well. #T1#
Martinez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stone is pressing down on Martinez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martinez is holding on for now.
Martinez tries to kick Stone off but Stone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Martinez throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Stone counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Martinez manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kino Martinez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martinez throws the left hand but Stone avoids the punch easily.
Stone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Martinez sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Martinez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stone.
Martinez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD#
Martinez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Martinez wants to get back to his feet but Stone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stone pushing down on Martinez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Stone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Martinez defends it well.
Stone is trying to control. Martinez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stone trying to mount his opponent but Martinez defends it.
Stone trying to control from half guard but Martinez is working away. #T3#
Stone prevents Martinez from standing back up. #SUB#
Stone is looking for a kimura but Martinez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stone to get the leverage.
Martinez tries to kick Stone off but Stone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES2#
Martinez manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Stone keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Martinez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Stone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stone tries to get out of the position.
Martinez is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Stone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martinez defends it easily.#SUB#
Martinez is posturing up here but Stone has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Martinez tries to roll out but it's too tight and Martinez has to tap! Slick submission there by Stone!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wayne Stone!
In his post fight interview, Wayne Stone started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: JF 37 - Marcelo's Revenge
Date: Dec 18, 2024

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Zamu misses the target.
Good tries to counter by clinching up but Zamu breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Zamu. #TD#
Zamu tries to sprawl but Good drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Good in particular looking to stall.
Zamu looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Zamu is looking to escape.
Good looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zamu wants to stand back up but Good manages to pass into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Good scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zamu to see if he's OK.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zamu can do anything to dispel that myth.
A lull in the action here as Good stalls from top position.
Zamu pushes Good away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Good gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Zamu defending against the ground and pound.
Good prevents Zamu from escaping the position.
Good is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Good misses the body punch
and Zamu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Corbin Good has been cut.#T3#
Good misses with a takedown attempt
and Zamu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zamu connects with a jab.
Good walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zamu throws a hook but Good blocks it.
Good will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice side step and Zamu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A punch lands to the side of Good 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A combination from Good does no damage. #T4#
Good takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good misses with a body shot
and Zamu counters with a nice uppercut.
Zamu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zamu lands with a nice body punch.
Good throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zamu counters with a stiff right hand.
Zamu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zamu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zamu throws a body punch but Good moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Zamu.
Good tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zamu manages to circle out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phishiji Zamu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Corbin Good's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Zamu lands a head shot.
Good takes one on the button.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Zamu. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Good takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good misses with a double jab
and Zamu counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Corbin Good's cut is getting worse.
Good throws a lazy right hand but Zamu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good tries to clinch up but Zamu circles away and keeps his distance.
Zamu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Zamu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Good doesn't seem phased though.
Zamu jabs Good to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Phishiji Zamu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good wants to clinch but Zamu slips to the side
and Zamu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zamu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zamu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zamu tests Good's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zamu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Good's head backwards.#CUT2#Corbin Good's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T2#
Zamu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zamu clobbers Good with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zamu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zamu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zamu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zamu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zamu with a nice cross.#CUT2#Jeez, Corbin Good's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Corbin Good is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD2#
Zamu cracks Good with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zamu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Good to stand back up!#ROC2#Good is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Corbin Good's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Phishiji Zamu!
In defeat, Corbin Good stepped up to the mic, saying 'Corbin Good wanders up to the interviewer and softly says "damn" into the mic.'.

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