Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2025

#R1#
Henson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Henson appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Slot clinches with his opponent.
Slot throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #TD2#
Slot gets control of Henson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Slot will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Slot looking for a sweep. Not yet Slot, not yet.
Slot wants to stand up but Henson is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slot is keeping the position for now.
Henson sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB2#
Slot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henson working some strikes from top position.
Henson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slot working a defensive guard here.
Our spies down at at Bigfoot BJJ inform us that Slot has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Slot can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Henson controls the pace.
Slot wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Slot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Slot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henson defends well.#T2#
Slot tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Slot looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Henson passes into half guard.
Henson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Slot is trying to control but can't.
Slot is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Henson is staying active.
Slot moves into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Henson wanted to stand there but Slot had control of the position. #T3#
Slot working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slot tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Slot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Henson tries to avoid it but Slot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Henson to the ground. Henson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Slot tries to work over Henson's front leg with a kick but Henson checks it.
Slot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Henson.
Arne Slot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henson is breathing heavily.
Slot throws a series of punches but Henson moves out of range.
Henson throws a low kick, looking for Slot's leg but Slot calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Slot moves into the clinch.
Henson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Slot obliges.#T4#
Slot is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Slot is working for takedown but Henson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Slot lands a nice knee to the body.
Slot scores with a knee to the head.
Henson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Slot lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slot is pressed up against the cage. Henson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Slot down to the mat. Slot avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Henson avoids the body shot from Slot.
A bone on bone clash there as Henson blocks the leg kick.
Slot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Henson but Henson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Drew Henson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arne Slot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slot moves out of range of the body kick from Henson. #CL2#
Slot has closed the distance and engaged Henson in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arne Slot dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Henson checks a leg kick.
Henson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slot. #CL2#
Henson tries to keep at a distance but Slot has taken the fight into the clinch.
Slot connects with a nasty looking knee right to Henson's face.
Slot scores with a knee to the head.
Henson fails to pull guard.
Slot with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slot landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Slot unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Slot cracks Henson with a nice body shot.
Slot putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Henson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Slot lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slot connects with a nasty looking knee right to Henson's face. #T1#
Slot scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slot using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Slot working Henson over with knees to the body.
Slot with a knee to the head.
Slot lands a damaging elbow.
Slot landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Slot.
Slot landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Slot landing knees to the head.
Henson takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slot landing knees to the head.
Slot tries a knee to the head but Henson blocks it.
Slot tries for a takedown but Henson manages to get underhooks. #T2#
Henson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Henson avoiding damage as Slot throws knees to the body.
Henson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Slot gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Slot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slot unloads a knee to the mid-section.
With the fighters up against the cage, Slot throws an elbow but misses.
Slot landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Slot unloads a knee to the mid-section. Henson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Slot with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Slot.
Slot is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#TD#
Henson successfully pulls guard.
Slot forces his way into half guard.
Henson is looking to control Slot's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henson avoid being mounted?#T3#
Slot not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Henson is trying to control but can't.
Slot passes to side control.
Henson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Slot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henson keeps working.
Slot is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Henson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Slot wants to control but Henson is keeping him busy.
Henson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Slot's best efforts.
Henson wants to control but Slot is keeping busy.
Henson is staying active underneath Slot, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Slot is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Slot clinches up with Henson and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arne Slot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Henson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henson shoots in looking for a takedown. Slot tries to sprawl out of it but Henson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slot manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Henson shoots for a takedown but Slot saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Slot gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Slot with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #TD2#
Slot manages to pull guard.
Slot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slot bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Henson's guard. #REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slot slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Henson is staying active underneath Slot, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Henson has a hand on Slot's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Slot takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Slot punching from mount but Henson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Slot won't let Henson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Slot avoids the attempt from Henson to control.
Slot can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Henson is looking to escape.
Slot prevents Henson from getting the reversal.
Arne Slot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Slot trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Slot controlling the position easily from mount.
Henson really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Slot controlling the pace for now.
Henson is squirming around, avoiding Slot's attempts to control the action.
Henson working to try and regain half guard.
Slot tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Henson is looking to improve his position but Slot isn't that keen on the idea.
Slot controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Henson is squirming around, avoiding Slot's attempts to control the action.
Slot controlling the pace for now.
Slot trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slot looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arne Slot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Slot 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 26:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arne Slot!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2025

#R1#
Code fails with a takedown attempt.
Code shoots in but Mata avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Code blocks the body kick.
Mata throws a body shot but no joy.
Code ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mata moves away.
Mata throws a right and a left that both miss.
Code pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mata throws a counter combo.#CL#
Mata tries to keep at a distance but Code has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mata looks winded!#TD#
Code tightens his grip and picks Mata up, before dumping him to the ground. Mata manages to land in guard.
Mata avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Mata preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Code looking to pass the guard.
Code has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Code stops Mata from standing up.
Code throws a strike but Mata rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mata won't allow Code to sweep him here.
Code controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Code manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2##TD#
Code has Mata pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Code pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mata tumbling to the mat - Code dives into Mata's guard.#ES2#
Mata pushes Code off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Code misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Code throws a head kick but Mata moves out of range.
Mata stuffs the takedown attempt from Code. Code gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damari Code. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mata stalks Code and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Code's face. Code staggers backwards, shaken.#TD#
Code is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mata's half guard.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Code's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Code working Mata over with strikes. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Code slips a nice elbow through Mata's hands, connecting with Mata's forehead.#SU#
Code stands up out of the half guard. #CL#
Code closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Code drags the fight down to the ground.
Mata stopping the sweep attempt from Code.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Code manages to escape and get back to his feet. #TD#
Code drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee asks Code politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Code prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damari Code dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Code wants to slow Mata down by chopping away at his legs. #TD#
Code gets a takedown into half guard.
Code looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Further stalling from Code.
Mata tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Code is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mata is just riding it out for now. Code eventually gives up the hold.
Mata is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Mata is defending against the submission attempts here by Code. #T1##SU#
Code decides to return to a standing position.
Code lands a jab-cross combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mata.#CL#
Code takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Code is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mata gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Code dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Code escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mata tries to close the distance and clinch but Code swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Code gets a takedown into half guard.
Code is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mata can do to turn this around?
Mata is trying to stand up here but Code is controlling him well.
Mata avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Code. #T3#
Code slows the pace down in half guard. #SU#
Code stands up out of the half guard. #TD#
Code closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Code seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Code slips a nice elbow through Mata's hands, connecting with Mata's forehead.
Mata is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Code scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Code slips a nice elbow through Mata's hands, connecting with Mata's forehead.#SU#
Code decides to stand up.
Code grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Mata takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Code cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Damari Code!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2025

#R1#
Hess is trying hard to land a takedown here. Santos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hess looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL2#
Hess rushes Santos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Santos manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Hess avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Santos working for a triangle but Hess defends it easily. #SUB2#
Hess drops back looking for a leg! Santos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santos manages to kick Hess off! Hess jumps back into Santos's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hess defends well.#SUB#
Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB#
Santos working for a triangle but Hess defends it easily.
Hess with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hess doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Santos is tightening it up a little... Hess has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hess reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hess taps out! Nice BJJ there by Santos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Raul Santos!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Hatton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hatton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mmm gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Hatton breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Hatton clinches up with Mmm and pushes him back against the cage.
Mmm prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD2#
Hatton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hatton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hatton working for a triangle but Mmm defends it easily.
Hatton looking for a sweep. Not yet Hatton, not yet. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hatton holds on and takes a little breather.
Hatton wants to stand and escape but Mmm is having none of it.
Hatton controlling the position.
Mmm wants to control from the top but Hatton keeps moving.
Hatton is looking to sweep but instead, Mmm has passed into half guard.
Hatton is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hatton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hatton has Mmm pulled in close to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hatton is on top in guard. #REVB##SU2#
Hatton stands up and waves to Mmm to follow him. #TD2#
Hatton dives in and scores a takedown into Mmm's guard.#T3#
Hatton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hatton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mmm is keeping the position for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hatton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hatton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Hatton might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Hatton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hatton looks for a takedown but Mmm sprawls well.#TD2#
Mmm gets caught flat footed, as Hatton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mmm looking to control.
Hatton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Hatton preventing the sweep.
Mmm trying to keep a closed guard but Hatton is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mmm has a closed guard, preventing Hatton from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hatton shoots in but no luck this time.
Mmm jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hatton shoots in looking for a takedown but Mmm manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hatton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mmm Mmm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Hatton.#TD2#
Hatton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mmm to the ground. Hatton is now in Mmm's guard.
Hatton sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2##SU2#
Hatton stands up from Mmm's guard - Hatton perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hatton plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hatton tries a head kick but it misses.
Hatton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Hatton darts in and clinches Mmm up against the cage.#TD2#
Hatton jumps into guard, dragging Mmm to the mat. #T3#
Mmm not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hatton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hatton pulls Mmm in to control the position.
Mmm trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mmm won't allow Hatton to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Hatton looking for subs off his back but Mmm has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hatton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hatton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hatton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hatton content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Hatton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mmm shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hatton as he jumps to the side.
Hatton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL2#
Hatton gets a clinch.
Hatton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hatton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mmm backwards. #T1##BC2#
Hatton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hatton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Hatton looks to move away, Mmm throws a big counter combo but Hatton just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Hatton moves into range and clinches up with Mmm.#BC2#
Hatton manages to break the clinch.
Ricky Hatton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mmm stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mmm wants it to stay on the feet.
It appears Mmm was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hatton dives in and grabs Mmm's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mmm pushes down on Hatton's head and hops out.
Mmm quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mmm Mmm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Hatton.#CL2#
Hatton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mmm, pushing him back against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Hatton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mmm uses from the top position.
Ricky Hatton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hatton has his hands on Mmm's head, controlling the position.
Mmm wants to control from the top but Hatton keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hatton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mmm is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Hatton looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mmm has picked Hatton up and slammed him! Hatton can't keep hold of the triangle and Mmm manages to pass to side control!
Hatton holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T3#
Hatton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mmm trying to control the action but Hatton is working from the bottom.
Mmm working away.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hatton is trying to get back to half guard.
Mmm wants to control but Hatton is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mmm Mmm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hatton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mmm defends it nicely.
Mmm jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Hatton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hatton 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 Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Hatton!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Hess tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tiko swivels and escapes.
Tiko looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hess looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Tiko clinches up with Hess and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Tiko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hess will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick by Tiko misses #TD2#
and Hess counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tiko won't be happy with that.
Tiko is looking for a sweep.
Tiko is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiko holds on to Hess's head and controls the position momentarily.
Tiko can't do much from the bottom here.
Tiko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hess on the ground.#T1#
Tiko is looking for a sweep.
Tiko is working hard here to advance position.
Hess looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tiko is avoiding damage well.
Tiko can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Hess thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tiko tries to bench press Hess off him but Hess keeps the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Hess is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tiko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tiko is looking to regain half guard here but Hess keeps moving and retains side control.
Tiko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Tiko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hess is looking for a kimura but Tiko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hess to get the leverage. #SUB#
Tiko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Tiko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tiko is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tiko content just to control the position here. #T4#
Tiko wants to control the pace but Hess is squirming around nicely.
Tiko scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hess is desperately trying to improve his position but Tiko has a good base and remains in mount.
Tiko looking to ground and pound but Hess is blocking nicely.
Hess tries to buck Tiko off but he can't manage it.
Tiko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tiko looking to finish with strikes here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kartiko Tiko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Tiko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tiko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kartiko Tiko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tiko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hess is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiko controlling from the top position.
Tiko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hess can do to turn this around?
Hess is breathing heavily.#T1#
Hess looking for a sweep. Not yet Hess, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Tiko shoots in and bounces Hess off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T2#
Tiko trying to control but Hess is working from the bottom. #SU#
Tiko stands up from Hess's guard - Tiko perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Tiko feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Hess is looking for a triangle but Tiko pushes his legs off easily.
Hess is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3##SUB2#
Tiko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hess has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tiko has managed to get both his arms back between Hess's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Hess working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tiko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tiko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tiko slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Tiko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hess is just riding it out for now. Tiko eventually gives up the hold.
Tiko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hess punching from the bottom.
Tiko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hess knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hess wants to get back to full guard.
Tiko is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kartiko Tiko dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Tiko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tiko just leaning against Hess, taking a breather. #TD#
Tiko is trying to trip Hess. He has hold of a leg but Hess is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tiko persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hess keeping moving, preventing Tiko from controlling successfully.
Tiko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tiko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hess swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hess looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Tiko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hess takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tiko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tiko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tiko is stalling in the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tiko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Tiko forces Hess back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Hess is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tiko is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hess to the mat. Hess regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've been informed that Hess has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Tiko postures up.
Hess utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tiko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tiko takes a little break here. Hess wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hess can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Tiko trying to control the action but Hess is working from the bottom.
Hess tries to buck Tiko off but Tiko is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hess on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hess tries to buck Tiko off but Tiko is having none of it.#SU#
Tiko decides to stand back up. #TD#
Tiko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tiko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hess swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Tiko postures up.
Hess wants to stand up but Tiko is controlling him.
Hess looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tiko stays in close to Hess's body and controls the position.
Tiko stopping the sweep attempt from Hess.
Wesley Hess has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kartiko Tiko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tiko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kartiko Tiko!

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

#R1#
Mccall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jefferson.
Jefferson tries to clinch but Mccall moves away #TD#
and Mccall counters with a shoot takedown. Jefferson fights it but they end up in guard.
Mccall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jefferson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU#
Mccall stands and steps away. Jefferson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jefferson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mccall is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Jefferson.
Mccall has had enough of the clinch but Jefferson keeps him there for the moment.
Mccall tries to score a body lock takedown but Jefferson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Jefferson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL2#
Jefferson clinches with his opponent.
Come on Jefferson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #TD2#
Jefferson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mccall uses from the top position.
Mccall won't allow Jefferson to sweep him here.
Mccall slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jefferson working a defensive guard here.
Jefferson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mccall haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Jefferson looking for a guillotine here but Mccall defends easily. #T2##SU#
Mccall decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Jefferson clinches up with Mccall and pushes him back against the cage.
Mccall is working for takedown but Jefferson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mccall is stalling here.
Jefferson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mccall up against the cage.#T3#
Mccall tries to pull guard but Jefferson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davion Mccall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mccall prevents the takedown attempt.
Jefferson prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD2#
Jefferson pulls guard.
Jefferson 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.
Mccall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jefferson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mccall advances to half guard.
Mccall looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jefferson trying to control from the bottom. #SU#
Mccall gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Jefferson darts in looking for a takedown but Mccall gets double underhooks and turns Jefferson into the cage. #TD#
Mccall changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jefferson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jefferson is looking to get back to his feet here but Mccall is keeping cool and he's managed to take Jefferson's back.
Mccall is breathing heavily.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jefferson is trying to get back to his feet but Mccall has full control of the position and if anything, Jefferson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexander Jefferson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mccall throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Mccall closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jefferson to the mat! Jefferson manages to get full guard.
Davion Mccall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jefferson trying to keep a closed guard but Mccall is proving a slippery customer.
Mccall wants to control from the top but Jefferson keeps moving.
Jefferson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mccall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jefferson controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson trying to control but Mccall is working from the bottom. #T1#
Mccall seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SU2#
Jefferson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mccall, up you get!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mccall.
Jefferson tries to clinch up but Mccall circles away and keeps his distance.
Jefferson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mccall avoids it really well and circles away.
Mccall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jefferson. #T2#
Jefferson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mccall at a distance.
Jefferson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mccall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jefferson moves in looking to clinch but Mccall pushes him off.
Mccall is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mccall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Davion Mccall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Jefferson.#CL2#
Jefferson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mccall prevents the takedown attempt. #TD#
Mccall jumps into guard, dragging Jefferson to the mat.
Jefferson is looking to advance position but Mccall has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Jefferson tries to hold on but Mccall postures up.#T3##SUB#
Mccall is working for a guillotine from mount but Jefferson frees his head quite easily.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mccall cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mccall lands a heavy elbow.
Mccall lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #SU#
Mccall stands up from mount. Strange move. #T4#
Jefferson works Mccall's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Jefferson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mccall is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jefferson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Mccall gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Mccall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jefferson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jefferson throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davion Mccall dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mccall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jefferson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jefferson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT2#It looks like Davion Mccall has been cut.
Mccall darts in looking for a takedown but Jefferson gets double underhooks and turns Mccall into the cage. #TD#
Mccall has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jefferson uses from the top position.
Mccall wants to sweep here but Jefferson controlling him for the moment.
Mccall keeping moving, preventing Jefferson from controlling successfully.
Jefferson throwing strikes from guard but Mccall blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Jefferson wants to stand and escape but instead Mccall has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Mccall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jefferson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mccall has managed to get both his arms back between Jefferson's legs - danger averted.
Jefferson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mccall stops Jefferson from standing up.
Jefferson controls Mccall momentarily but Mccall frees himself.
Jefferson wants to control but Mccall passes easily into half guard.
Mccall is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Jefferson trying to control from the bottom.
Mccall working the head and body with strikes.
Jefferson tries to roll over but Mccall keeps him under control.#SUB#
Mccall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jefferson works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3##SU#
Mccall gets to his feet. Jefferson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mccall as he jumps to the side.
Mccall throws a head kick that misses.
Jefferson is looking for the big counter here.
Jefferson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jefferson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mccall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jefferson goes for a double leg but Mccall avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mccall continues to drive forward.
Davion Mccall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Jefferson.
Mccall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mccall's waist but Mccall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jefferson off to one side. #TD#
Jefferson tries to sprawl but Mccall drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T4#
Mccall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jefferson is in trouble now - Mccall has advanced to mount!
Mccall tries to control but Jefferson wriggling away.
Jefferson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mccall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jefferson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mccall goes for an armbar but Jefferson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jefferson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Davion Mccall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mccall 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davion Mccall!

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

#R1##TD#
Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Carney looking for submissions off his back.
Jones slows the pace down in half guard.
Carney punching from the bottom.
Carney gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Carney's brow.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Carney 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.#T1#
Jones advances to half guard.
Carney keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Carney is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Carney tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Carney is defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ground and pound from Jones.
Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jones's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carney wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Jones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones tries to counter by clinching up but Carney breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Jones feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones postures up.
Jones stands up over Carney, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Carney looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jones puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Further stalling from Jones.#T4#
Carney taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Carney is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Jones there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice strikes from Jones there.
Carney on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Carney's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Jones moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Jones has clasped his hands together around Carney's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Carney struggling a bit here.
Jones remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Carney tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carney is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Carney's hands, connecting with Carney's forehead.
Johnny Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Jones works his way into side control.
Carney gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones scoring with strikes but Carney is staying in there.
Jones lands a heavy elbow.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Jones lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Carney taking shots to the head. #T2#
Jones lands a big elbow.
Jones prevents Carney from getting the reversal.
Jones lands a big elbow.
Jones landing strikes from the mount.#ROC#Carney is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Carney is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?#SUB#
Jones looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Carney seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jones 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.
Carney takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T3#
Jones lands a nice shot to the head.
Jones breaks from Carney's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Carney wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Carney tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jones landing shots from mount.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
The referee warns Carney that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T4#
Jones looking to finish Carney with some ground and pound. This is bad for Carney!
Jones landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Jones seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Carney for as long as he can get away with.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carney can do to turn this around?
Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Carney looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Jones dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Carney tries to tie him up.
Carney tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Carney gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Carney tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Carney tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnny Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elliot Carney.#BC2#
Carney manages to break the clinch.
Carney tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carney throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Carney tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Carney didn't expect that.
Carney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jones passes Carney's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Carney's temple.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Jones there. #ES2#
Carney has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jones is on him like a limpet, forcing Carney back against the cage.#TD#
Jones has Carney pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jones pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Carney tumbling to the mat - Jones dives into Carney's guard.#T2#
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Jones postures up.
Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Carney not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A combination from Carney does no damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.#TD#
Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T4#
Jones in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The referee asks Jones politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jones prefers to stall for the moment though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Jones!
A relieved looking Johnny Jones thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Hess tries to keep at a distance but Badai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hess looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hess fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Badai pulls guard successfully.
Badai has his hands on Hess's head, controlling the position.
Hess tries to free his leg and advance position but Badai is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Hess has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Badai to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hess is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Badai pulls down on the head and he's put Hess to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Topan Badai!
Topan Badai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Dudayev as Hatton shoots in.#CL2#
Hatton clinches up against the cage.
Dudayev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dudayev pushes Hatton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Dudayev on the inside.
Dudayev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dudayev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dudayev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hatton backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Dudayev.
A short left from Dudayev.
Dudayev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hattons head.
Dudayev pushes Hatton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Dudayev.
Dudayev lands a shot to the body.
Dudayev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hatton backwards.
Dudayev lands with a right to the head. #ROC#Hatton is rocked!
Hatton looks winded!
Hatton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dudayev prevents it.
Hatton is still on wobbly legs! Can Dudayev finish him?
Dudayev misses with the head strike. #BC#
Dudayev manages to break the clinch.
Hatton glances at the clock... BAM! Dudayev nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Hatton crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Hatton is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akhmed Dudayev!
Akhmed Dudayev managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, AVALON, into his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2025

#R1#
Bangag jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hatton appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bangag throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hatton.
Hatton motions for Bangag to come forward. Hatton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hatton wants to clinch.
Bangag throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bangag misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bangag misses with a few strikes there. #TD#
Hatton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hatton is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Hatton seems to be looking for submissions.
Hatton tries to stand and escape but Bangag is controlling the position. #T1#
Bangag is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hatton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hatton trying to control from half guard but Bangag is working away.
Hatton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hatton 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.
Bangag is trying to escape back to his feet but Hatton uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Hatton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bangag keeps working.
Bangag looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bangag tries to bench press Hatton off him but Hatton keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bangag wants to get back to his feet but Hatton drags him back down.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bangag is trying to work for a sweep but Hatton has mounted him!
Hatton throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SU#
Hatton get's back to his feet.
Hatton slips a straight right by Bangag.
Bangag throws a series of punches but Hatton moves out of range.
Bongbong Marcos Bangag is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hatton tries for a takedown but Bangag sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've been told by Hatton's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A nice combination there by Bangag.
Bangag stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bangag wants it to stay on the feet.
Bangag keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hatton or perhaps it was just good defense by Bangag, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Hatton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bangag wants to slow Hatton down by chopping away at his legs.
Bangag throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hatton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bangag lands with an uppercut that bounces Hatton off the cage and back into range.
Bangag displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hatton. #T3#
Bangag jabs Hatton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hatton checks a low kick from Bangag.
Nice defenses there by Hatton.
Hatton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bangag circles away.#CL#
Hatton takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Hatton breaks the clinch.
Hatton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bangag moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bangag misses with a series of wild punches.
Bangag jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Bangag loads up on a big right hand but Hatton slips the punch.
Hatton tries for a takedown but Bangag sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hatton closes the distance and clinches up with Bangag, looking for a takedown. Hatton pushes Bangag against the cage but Bangag circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hatton tries for a takedown but Bangag sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatton is looking to clinch.
Bangag lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hatton circles away quickly and effectively.
Bangag throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bangag throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bangag throws a hook to the side of Hatton's head but Hatton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bangag scores with a sloppy right hand. Hatton should have avoided that one.
Hatton takes one to the chin there.
Hatton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hatton fails with the takedown
and Bangag counters with a two punch combo.
Hatton doesn't manage to clinch there - Bangag circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bongbong Marcos Bangag dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hatton dodges the punch combination from Bangag.
Bangag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bangag throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hatton.
Hatton shoots in but Bangag avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bangag misses with a body punch
letting Hatton counter with a right hand.
Bangag throws a sloppy head kick and Hatton moves out of range easily.
Bangag dips to his left and cracks Hatton with an uppercut!
Hatton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bangag looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bangag misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangag misses with an uppercut.
Bangag lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bangag.#ROC2#Hatton is rocked!
Bangag closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Hatton out cold! Hatton corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bongbong Marcos Bangag!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Hess drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hess looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB2#
Hess is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kataski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kataski is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kataski is working hard here to advance position.
Kataski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kataski moves into full guard. #SUB#
Kataski looking for a guillotine here but Hess defends easily.
Hess stopping the sweep attempt from Kataski.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kataski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hess is aware though and is defending well.
Kataski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kataski keeping moving, preventing Hess from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hess got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kataski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hess has managed to get both his arms back between Kataski's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Hess 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. #SUB#
Kataski working for a triangle but Hess defends it easily. #SUB#
Hess is posturing up here but Kataski has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hess tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hess has to tap! Slick submission there by Kataski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Koshi Kataski!

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

#R1##TD#
Zhakypov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jones!
Zhakypov working away.
Zhakypov lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zhakypov's best efforts.
Zhakypov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones wants to improve his position but Zhakypov is controlling well.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Jones has hold of Zhakypov's hands but Zhakypov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zhakypov drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head. #ROC#Jones is rocked!
Zhakypov lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Jones quite badly. Jones pulls Zhakypov in close trying to recover. Zhakypov postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Jones on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Jones doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2025

#R1##TD#
Carney closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Becker to the mat! Becker manages to get full guard.
Becker trying to keep a closed guard but Carney is proving a slippery customer.
Becker striking off his back but it's not causing Carney any problems.
Becker is trying to keep Carney in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Carney misses with a takedown attempt - Becker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carney circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carney shoots in and drives through. Becker sprawls well.#CL#
Carney clinches up against the cage.
Becker is trying to pull guard but Carney has him pressed against the cage.
Becker fails to pull guard.
Becker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carney landing some nice looking knees to the body. #TD#
Carney jumps guard.
Carney knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Becker on the ground.
Becker trying to control but Carney is working from the bottom. #T2#
Carney thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Becker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Becker trying to control the position from guard on top but Carney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carney can't keep his opponent in guard - Becker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Carney wants to improve his position but Becker is controlling well. #T3##SUB2#
Becker is trying to work for a kimura but Carney is defending well.
Carney is refusing to be controlled, as Becker sits in half guard.
Becker prevents Carney from improving his position.
Becker working over Carney with some ground and pound. Carney looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Carney avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Becker. #SUB#
Carney looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Becker is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Carney is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Carney wants to get back to full guard but Becker has mounted him!
Carney is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carney is squirming around, avoiding Becker's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Elliot Carney will probably get the nod.
That's time! Carney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Becker. #TD#
Carney fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Becker to the ground. Carney is now in Becker's guard.
Becker is wriggling around but Carney manages to pass to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVB#
Becker moves into full guard.
Becker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Becker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Carney showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Carney won't allow Becker to sweep him here.
Carney looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Carney stands and steps away. Becker gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
No luck for Becker with that takedown attempt.
Carney shoots for a double leg takedown but Becker sprawls well. He's pushed Carney's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Becker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Becker shoots for a double leg takedown but Carney sprawls well. He's pushed Becker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Carney seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Elliot Carney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paxton Becker.#TD2#
Becker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Becker lands in his opponent's guard.
Carney is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Becker dives into side control. #T3##REVR#
Carney managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Becker. #SU2#
Becker stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Carney tries to keep at a distance but Becker has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Carney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carney keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Carney closes the distance and clinches. #T4##BC#
Carney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Becker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carney sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carney seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Becker moves to clinch but Carney breaks away #TD#
and Carney counters with a nice double leg into side control. Becker won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carney taking a breather here. #SUB#
Carney tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Carney has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Becker is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elliot Carney dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Becker slips a jab and a cross from Carney. #CL#
Carney takes the fight into the clinch.
Becker can't find room to land a body shot as Carney controls the action.
Becker wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Carney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Becker or perhaps it was just good defense by Carney, which made it look bad.
Carney half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Becker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Becker wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Carney pushes Becker up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Carney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Carney closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Carney is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Becker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Carney has Becker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Becker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elliot Carney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carney tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Becker smiles and moves away. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Carney.
Becker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Carney's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Becker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Becker.
Carney looking to sit in guard and control but Becker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2##SU2#
Becker stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Becker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Carney avoids the body shot from Becker.
Becker keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Becker as Carney shoots in.
Becker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carney paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carney stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carney wants it to stay on the feet.
Becker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carney defends it nicely.#T3##CL#
Carney fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Becker, pushing him back against the cage.
Becker tries to pull guard but Carney holds him up against the cage and eventually Becker drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Carney pulls Becker into guard.
Becker trying to control but Carney is working from the bottom.
Carney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Becker is one step ahead there.
Paxton Becker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carney keeping moving, preventing Becker from controlling successfully. #T4#
Becker lands a couple of digs.
Becker wants to control from the top but Carney keeps moving.
Becker pushes down on Carney's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Paxton Becker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elliot Carney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Becker decides to return to a standing position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Elliot Carney.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carney, 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elliot Carney!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2025

#R1#
Bacon blocks a head kick by Hatton.
Hatton ducks under a wild hook from Bacon.
Hatton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bacon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Hatton takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bacon wants to get back to striking at distance but Hatton won't allow it.
Hatton prevents Bacon from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Hatton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bacon has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD#
Hatton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hatton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hatton moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hatton throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1#
Hatton trying to control the position but Bacon is working away.
Bacon tries to bench press Hatton off him but Hatton keeps the position.
Bacon prevents Hatton from improving position.
Bacon is trying to control Hatton's posture but Hatton avoids it.
Hatton is looking to take a break and control but Bacon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hatton sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bacon is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bacon is looking for a sweep.
Bacon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bacon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bacon prevents Hatton from improving his position.
Bacon wants to take a breather but Hatton is having none of it.
Bacon tries to pass to full mount but Hatton defends it.
Bacon controlling the action here. #T3#
Hatton is in trouble now - Bacon has advanced to mount!
Hatton is trying to reverse the position but instead Bacon has taken his back - oops!
Hatton is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hatton is trying to get back to his feet but Bacon has full control of the position and if anything, Hatton has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bacon controlling the position well here. Hatton rolled but Bacon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Hatton right now. #T4#
Hatton is working hard here to advance position.
Hatton trying to control the position but Bacon manages to sink in the hooks.
Bacon controls the action.
Hatton can't escape the position.
Hatton trying to get back to his feet but Bacon is in full control for now.
Bacon avoiding Hatton 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bacon is looking to control Hatton but Hatton is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chris Bacon will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bacon takes a swing at Hatton's ribcage but misses.
Hatton throws a big counter combination but Bacon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Hatton has closed the distance and engaged Bacon in a clinch. #BC#
Hatton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Bacon.
Hatton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bacon. Hatton does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Hatton clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hatton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hatton has Bacon pressed against the cage, preventing Bacon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Hatton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Hatton closes the distance and pushes Bacon back into the cage.
Bacon wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bacon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hatton fails to pull guard.
Bacon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hatton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Hatton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hatton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
Bacon is stalling in the full guard. #ES#
Hatton scrambles and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Hatton darts in and clinches Bacon up against the cage.
Bacon misses with the head strike. #TD#
Hatton drags the fight down to the ground.
Bacon wants to pass the guard but Hatton is keeping the position.
Bacon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bacon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Hatton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bacon advances position into side control!
Bacon slows the pace down.
Bacon wants to control but Hatton is keeping him busy.
Hatton is looking to regain half guard here but Bacon keeps moving and retains side control.
Ricky Hatton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bacon remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3#
Hatton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bacon happy to just control the position for now.
Hatton is trying to control Bacon's posture but Bacon avoids it.
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.
Hatton being controlled for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Bacon. No joy for Hatton on that attempt.
Hatton misses the jab.
Ricky Hatton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bacon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bacon misses with a looping right.
Bacon connects with a jab.
Bacon lands the left hand.
Bacon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatton was well out of range. Poor timing from Bacon.
Bacon misses with a left hand #TD#
and Hatton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hatton.
Bacon has control of Hatton's left arm, preventing Hatton from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hatton stands and throws Bacon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Hatton dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Hatton dives in for a single leg takedown but Bacon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Bacon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Hatton pulls guard successfully.
Hatton being controlled here, momentarily.
Hatton controls Bacon momentarily but Bacon frees himself.
Bacon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Bacon wants to control but Hatton is keeping him busy.
Hatton is trying to get back to half guard.
Bacon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hatton will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bacon tries to stand but Hatton is controlling his head.
Bacon controls the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hatton is not content to let Bacon control the position.
Hatton seems a little lost for a moment, as Bacon dominates the positioning.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd cheers as Bacon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hatton doesn't seem phased though.
A big left from Bacon misses.
Hatton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hatton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bacon.
Chris Bacon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bacon lands a jab to Hatton's midsection.#T3##CL#
Hatton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hatton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bacon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hatton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bacon looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatton is just out of range.
Hatton throws a head kick that misses.
Bacon throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Hatton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hatton tries to free his leg and advance position but Bacon is retaining full guard.
Hatton is looking to pass into half guard but Bacon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bacon is in guard.#REVB#
Hatton looking for a sweep. Not yet Hatton, not yet.
Bacon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Hatton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hatton wants to stand but Bacon is controlling the position.
Bacon passes Hatton's left leg - he's now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Bacon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bacon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chris Bacon!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1##TD#
Carney looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mogamedov is positioning himself well to prevent Carney advancing to mount.
Mogamedov gets full guard.
Mogamedov keeping moving, preventing Carney from controlling successfully.
Mogamedov is striking but Carney is not phased and passes to half guard.
Mogamedov wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mogamedov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mogamedov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Carney throwing strikes from guard but Mogamedov blocks nicely. #T1#
Mogamedov pulls Carney in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Mogamedov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carney has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Carney stopping the sweep attempt from Mogamedov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mogamedov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carney wants to control from the top but Mogamedov keeps moving.
Carney missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mogamedov controlling the position.
Carney won't allow Mogamedov to get back to his feet.
Carney throwing strikes from guard but Mogamedov blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Carney shoots in and bounces Mogamedov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mogamedov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Carney dives into side control. #REVB#
Mogamedov is looking to reverse the position.
Mogamedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Carney working the ground and pound but Mogamedov is defending the strikes. #T3##SUB#
Carney tries for a kimura but Mogamedov is defending well.
Mogamedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Carney tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Carney trying to control the action but Mogamedov is working from the bottom.
Mogamedov struggling a bit here.
Mogamedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mogamedov wants to control but Carney postures up.#SUB#
Carney thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mogamedov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mogamedov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mogamedov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Carney's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Carney's back!
Mogamedov controlling well, preventing Carney from escaping the position.
Mogamedov controlling from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Elliot Carney will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Carney closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Carney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mogamedov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carney as he jumps to the side.
Habib Mogamedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Carney dives in and scores a takedown into Mogamedov's guard.
Carney postures up.
Elliot Carney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mogamedov is controlling Carney's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mogamedov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Carney escapes and throws Mogamedov's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1#
Carney working away.
Carney wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mogamedov keeps working.
Mogamedov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Carney's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Carney is looking for a kimura but Mogamedov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carney to get the leverage.
Carney tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mogamedov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mogamedov wants to control but Carney is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mogamedov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mogamedov.
Mogamedov keeping full guard, as Carney tries to pass.
Mogamedov keeping moving, preventing Carney from controlling successfully.
Mogamedov managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Mogamedov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mogamedov throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2#
Mogamedov moves into the clinch.
Carney lands an uppercut.
Carney misses with a punch to the body.
Carney lands a nice shot to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mogamedov is breathing heavily.
Mogamedov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Carney has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Carney lands a takedown into guard.
Mogamedov keeping moving, preventing Carney from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mogamedov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carney sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Carney trying to control but Mogamedov is working from the bottom.
Mogamedov pulls Carney in close to his closed guard and prevents Carney from doing any damage or advancing position.
Carney wants to control from the top but Mogamedov keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mogamedov is looking to stand up but Carney isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elliot Carney dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD#
Carney drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Carney trying to control but Mogamedov is working from the bottom.
Carney stopping the sweep attempt from Mogamedov.
Carney trying to control but Mogamedov is working from the bottom.
Carney slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
I wouldn't like to be where Mogamedov is right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mogamedov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Mogamedov is looking to improve his position.
Mogamedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carney is working away from the top position though.
Mogamedov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mogamedov is in trouble now - Carney has advanced to mount!
Mogamedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mogamedov can't escape the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mogamedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mogamedov tries to hold on but Carney postures up.
Mogamedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mogamedov is looking to get to half guard.
Mogamedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mogamedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mogamedov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T3#
Carney trying to control momentarily. #SUB#
Mogamedov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Mogamedov tries to roll but Carney sticks to his back.
Carney really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mogamedov.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Carney's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mogamedov breaks Carney's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Carney managing to control the position.
Carney trying to keep a closed guard but Mogamedov is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mogamedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Habib Mogamedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elliot Carney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mogamedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carney swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elliot Carney!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Wallace clinches. #TD2#
Wallace pulls guard successfully.
Hatton is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Hatton has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Wallace to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hatton is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Wallace pulls down on the head and he's put Hatton to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). William Wallace!
William Wallace spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: MMAH 8 - Shepherd vs Robinson
Date: Jan 03, 2025

#R1#
Henson fails to land the takedown.
Henson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Love misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henson.
Henson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Henson misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Love counters with a crisp one two that drops Henson! Love thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Henson to his feet! Henson is in big trouble!#ROC2#Henson is rocked!
Love grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Henson takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Love cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Makoa Love!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2025

#R1#
Hatton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Otami defends well and Hatton ends up having to push Otami into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hatton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Otami is looking to counter punch.
Otami slaps away a takedown attempt from Hatton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hatton.
Otami was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shin Otami has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Hatton.
Otami defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hatton.
Hatton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Otami moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hatton shoots in for a takedown but Otami shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Otami tries to avoid it but Hatton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Otami to the ground. Otami escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hatton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hatton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Hatton moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Hatton tightens his grip and picks Otami up, before dumping him to the ground. Otami manages to land in guard. #T1#
Otami looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Otami keeping full guard, as Hatton tries to pass.
Hatton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hatton throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hatton trying to control the position from guard on top but Otami is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hatton's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hatton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Otami closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hatton circles away.
Hatton dips to his left and cracks Otami with an uppercut!
Hatton darts in looking for a takedown but Otami gets double underhooks and turns Hatton into the cage. #CL2#
Hatton darts in and clinches Otami up against the cage.
Hatton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Hatton pulls Otami into guard. #T3#
Hatton wants to sweep but no luck.
Hatton is adopting a defensive guard.
Hatton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hatton wants to sweep here but Otami controlling him for the moment.
Hatton looking to control. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Hatton managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Otami throws a sloppy head kick and Hatton moves out of range easily.
Hatton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Otami sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Hatton clinches. #BC2#
Hatton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hatton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Otami sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Otami shoots in for a double leg but Hatton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Otami is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Hatton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hatton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Hatton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hatton looks to land a combination but Otami avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from Otami. No joy for Hatton on that attempt.
Shin Otami is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Otami fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hatton is looking for the big counter here.
Hatton throws a sloppy head kick and Otami moves out of range easily.
Otami appears to be looking for a big counter.
Otami wants to clinch up but Hatton keeps it at a distance.
Otami misses with a takedown attempt - Hatton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hatton checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hatton closes the distance and clinches.
Hatton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Hatton breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Otami stuffs the takedown attempt from Hatton. Hatton gets slowly back to his feet.
Hatton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shin Otami has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Hatton.
Hatton shoots in and drives through. Otami sprawls well.
Hatton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Otami really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hatton fails to land the takedown.
Otami misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Otami stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Otami wants it to stay on the feet.
Otami throws a counter high kick but Hatton was just alert enough to avoid it.
Otami throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hatton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Otami defends well and Hatton ends up having to push Otami into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hatton just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOtami.#T2#
Hatton lands a body shot.
Hatton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Otami defends well and Hatton ends up having to push Otami into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Hatton moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Hatton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Hatton moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Hatton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Otami wants to clinch up but Hatton keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Otami gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Hatton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Otami shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hatton as he avoids it easily.
Hatton dives in and grabs Otami's left leg, looking for a takedown. Otami pushes down on Hatton's head and hops out.#T3##CL2#
Hatton moves into the clinch successfully.
Hatton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2#
Hatton decides to pull guard.
Otami preventing the sweep.
Otami slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Hatton.
Hatton is trying to get back to full guard.
Hatton is looking to escape.#T4#
Otami moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Hatton.
Hatton is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Ricky Hatton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hatton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hatton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hatton can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Hatton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hatton shoots in looking for a takedown but Otami manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hatton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Otami wants to clinch.
Otami takes one to the chin there.
Hatton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hatton lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Otami defends well and Hatton ends up having to push Otami into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Hatton moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Hatton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hatton jabs at Otami's body.#T1#
Hatton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Otami working hard to break the clinch.
Hatton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Otami's efforts to push away.
Otami is trying to break the clinch but Hatton is controlling him.
Hatton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Otami tries to pull guard but Hatton holds him up against the cage and eventually Otami drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Hatton manages to break the clinch. #T2##CL2#
Hatton clinches up with Otami and pushes him back against the cage.
Hatton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Hatton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hatton blocks a head kick by Otami.
Hatton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Otami is fending him off so far but Hatton persists. Nope, Otami circles away and we're back to standing.
Shin Otami has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Hatton.
Otami pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD2#
Hatton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Otami on his heels. He'll look to pass Otami's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Hatton gets to his feet - Otami follows without any prompting.
Sloppy strikes from Hatton. Those never looked like landing.
Otami gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hatton counters with a three punch combo that has Otami backing up. Otami nods at Hatton to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hatton.
A little feinted left hand from Otami on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hatton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hatton lands a right hook to the body. #TD2#
Hatton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hatton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hatton tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hatton misses with the ground and pound.#T4#
Hatton is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Otami's shoulder. That is not cool.
Otami defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hatton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Otami is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hatton lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hatton trying to control the action but Otami is working from the bottom.
Hatton working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Hatton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hatton 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Hatton!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2025

#R1#
Carney fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Horton avoids it really well and circles away.
Horton wants to clinch up but Carney keeps it at a distance.
Carney throws a front kick that sends Horton stumbling back into the cage.
Carney shoots for a double leg takedown but Horton sprawls well. He's pushed Carney's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Carney moves into the clinch successfully.
Carney with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #TD#
Carney manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Horton wants to control from the top but Carney keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Carney tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Carney is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Horton is controlling him.
Horton trying to control but Carney is working from the bottom.
Horton wants to stand but Carney has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Carney keeping moving, preventing Horton from controlling successfully.
Horton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carney swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Carney misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Carney enables Horton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Carney manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Horton trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Carney manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Horton throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Horton 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#
Carney drops back, looking for a kneebar! Horton looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Horton looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Horton! #REVB#
Horton controls the position.#T3#
Horton gets to mount! Carney was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Carney is just holding on here. Horton manages to take his back.
Carney is trying to remain composed but Horton is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Horton misses with an elbow to the head. #SUB2#
Horton has managed to slip his arm under Carney's chin. This could be all over... yep, Carney is tapping out! Submission win for Horton.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arthur Horton!

Event: QFC Tournament 1212 Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2024

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Yurchon there.
Carney walks into a left hand.
Yurchon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carney was well out of range. Poor timing from Yurchon.
Carney is looking to counter the offense by Yurchon and move into the clinch.
Carney takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yurchon missing with a left hand there. Carney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD2#
Yurchon lands a big right hand that sends Carney crashing to the mat! Yurchon stays standing though and waves Carney back to his feet!#ROC2#Carney is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carney fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oh Carney is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yurchon drops Carney with a huge uppercut! Carney drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Yurchon is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nazar Yurchon!
Nazar Yurchon thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMA Hype -20-
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1##TD#
Mercado drives through with a takedown into Bucombo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bucombo is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mercado dives into side control.
Bucombo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#REVB#
Mercado is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bucombo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mercado in side control, throwing shots but Bucombo defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercado remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Mercado has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Mercado looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mercado is standing up over Bucombo. Bucombo looks to escape but Mercado dives into side control. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mercado is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bucombo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Mercado sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bucombo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bucombo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mercado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#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.
Mercado controls the position.
Mercado will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mercado advances nicely into full mount.
Mercado controlling his opponent.
Mercado lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mercado tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mercado lands a nice shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Mercado dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Mercado drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mercado is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bucombo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bucombo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bucombo is breathing heavily.
Mercado advances to half guard. #T1#
Mercado stalling.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Mercado.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mercado throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mercado looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mercado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bucombo can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Mercado shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bucombo's guard.
Mercado's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mercado seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bucombo for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Mercado's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Mercado throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bucombo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mercado is in Bucombo's guard.
Dante Mercado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Bucombo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mercado controls the pace.
Mercado advances to half guard.
Mercado throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mercado has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mercado takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Mercado dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Mercado closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bucombo did well to prevent Mercado getting side control.
Bucombo is in trouble now - Mercado has advanced to mount!
Mercado sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bucombo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mercado continues to stall.
Further stalling from Mercado.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
More hug and hope from Mercado.
Mercado continues to hold on tight.#T3#
We've been informed that Bucombo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mercado looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mercado misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mercado controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adriano Bucombo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dante Mercado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Mercado!

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