Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: WOVA Fight Night: Unchained
Date: Apr 13, 2025

#R1#
Sexton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mccoy avoids the head kick by Sexton.
Mccoy attempts a counter takedown but Sexton avoids it well and moves away.
Sexton scoring well with a low kick there.
Mccoy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sexton throws a counter combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sexton.
Mccoy lands with a nice combination. Sexton backs away looking to recover.
Mccoy fails to land with a series of punches.
Mccoy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mccoy misses with the combination.
Mccoy throws a combination. Sexton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mccoy throws the left hand but Sexton avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Mccoy, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Mccoy instigates a clinch. #BC#
Mccoy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mccoy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mccoy slips a jab and a cross from Sexton.
Sexton tries to clinch up.#T1#
Mccoy moves out of range of the body kick from Sexton.
Sexton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mccoy.
Sexton fails with the takedown.
Sexton fails to land the takedown.
Sonny Mccoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Sexton.
Sexton dives in for a single leg takedown but Mccoy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sexton slips under a jab.
Mccoy throws a series of punches but Sexton moves out of range.
Sexton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mccoy 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.
Danga de danga de dang - Sexton scores with a four punch combination!
Sexton shoots in looking for a takedown but Mccoy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sexton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sexton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sexton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sexton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick lands for Sexton.
Sexton shoots in for a takedown but Mccoy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sexton tries to clinch up.
Sonny Mccoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Mccoy misses. #CL#
Mccoy gets a clinch.
Sexton is trying to push Mccoy away but Mccoy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2##BC#
Mccoy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mccoy lands an overhand right.
Mccoy connects with a nice looking jab.
Sexton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mccoy with a jab.
Sexton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Our sources have told us that Mccoy has been working on his elbows in the gym.#TD2#
Sexton pulls guard.
Mccoy cracks Sexton with a solid left hand.
Sexton has momentary wrist control but Mccoy slips an elbow through the middle.
Mccoy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mccoy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mccoy cracks Sexton with a solid left hand.
Mccoy postures up in Sexton's guard and throws a big left but Sexton blocks it.
Mccoy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mccoy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Mccoy cracks Sexton with a solid left hand.
Sexton wants to stand and escape but Mccoy is having none of it.
Mccoy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mccoy forces his way into half guard.
Mccoy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mccoy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sexton on the ground.
Mccoy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mccoy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mccoy blocks the strikes from Sexton.
Mccoy throwing shots but Sexton is blocking nicely.
Mccoy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sexton is trying to control but can't.
Mccoy missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Sexton trying to hold on to Mccoy's head to control him but Mccoy postures up.
Sexton has hold of Mccoy's hands but Mccoy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mccoy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sexton trying to control from the bottom.
Mccoy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sexton taking some punishment here, with Mccoy in his half guard.
Mccoy is thwarting Sexton's attempts to control the position.
Sexton flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mccoy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sexton's head.
Sexton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mccoy lands a nice short elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mccoy lands strikes from half guard.
Sexton trying to control here.
Sexton wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Mccoy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Mccoy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sexton wants to stall.
Mccoy tries to score a body lock takedown but Sexton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mccoy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sexton misses with some punches.
Sexton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mccoy has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Mccoy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sexton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mccoy's waist but Mccoy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sexton off to one side.
Mccoy tests Sexton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sonny Mccoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mccoy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mccoy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sexton can do to turn this around?
Sexton wants to clinch up but Mccoy keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccoy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Mccoy takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Mccoy manages to break the clinch.
Mccoy loads up on a big right hand but Sexton slips the punch.
Sexton is looking to clinch but Mccoy is avoiding it. #T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Mccoy pulls guard effortlessly.
Mccoy keeping moving, preventing Sexton from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sexton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sexton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sexton advances to half guard.
Sexton is looking to take a break and control but Mccoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Sexton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mccoy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sexton is looking to stall here but Mccoy recovers full guard.
Sonny Mccoy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sexton trying to control the position from guard on top but Mccoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mccoy working for a triangle but Sexton defends it easily.
Sexton pushes down on Mccoy's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Sexton trying to control from Mccoy's half guard. Mccoy has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Mccoy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mccoy wants to stand and escape but Sexton is having none of it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Mccoy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sexton is aware though and is defending well.
Mccoy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sexton is controlling him. #SUB#
Mccoy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sexton moves in looking to clinch but Mccoy pushes him off.
A big right from Mccoy misses.
Sexton is looking to clinch.
Mccoy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mccoy throws an overhand right that lands on Sexton's shoulder, as Sexton tries to avoid the shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mccoy misses the jab.
Mccoy misses with a lunging right hand
and Sexton counters with a good low kick that Mccoy was not able to check.
Sexton shoots in but no luck this time.
Mccoy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sexton.
Sexton fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Mccoy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mccoy throws a hook but Sexton avoids it easily.
Sexton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mccoy backs up against the cage.
Sexton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mccoy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mccoy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mccoy missing with a left hand there. Sexton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sexton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mccoy throws a jab but it's blocked by Sexton.
Mccoy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sexton on the side of the head.
Mccoy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sexton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mccoy misses with a looping right.
Mccoy misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sexton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mccoy throws a jab when Sexton was well out of range.
Sexton tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mccoy misses with a body shot.
Sexton avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Mccoy lands with a nice body punch.
Mccoy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sexton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mccoy leaves Sexton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sexton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mccoy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sexton somewhat.
Sonny Mccoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Sexton.
Sexton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mccoy works over Sexton's head and body with a nice combination.
Sexton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mccoy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sexton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sexton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mccoy throws a jab when Sexton was well out of range.#T2#
Mccoy cracks Sexton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sexton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sexton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mccoy scores with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Mccoy misses.
Mccoy with a nice cross.
Sexton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mccoy but Mccoy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sexton fails to land the takedown.
Mccoy jabs at Sexton's body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mccoy! #CL#
Mccoy closes the distance and pushes Sexton back into the cage.#BC#
Mccoy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Mccoy misses.
Sexton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mccoy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sexton somewhat.#T3#
Mccoy connects with a single shot there.
Mccoy throws a jab but it's blocked by Sexton.
The fighters circling - Mccoy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sexton misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Mccoy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mccoy dodges the punch combination from Sexton.
Some wild striking there from Sexton.
Mccoy misses with a hook. Sexton ducked under it nicely.
Mccoy takes a swing at Sexton's ribcage but misses.
Sonny Mccoy is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Mccoy darts in and clinches Sexton up against the cage.
Mccoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sexton's elbow. #BC#
Mccoy breaks the clinch. #T4#
Mccoy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mccoy dips to his left and cracks Sexton with an uppercut!
Sexton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mccoy but Mccoy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mccoy misses with a wild combination.
Chris Sexton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sexton connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Mccoy moves into range and clinches up with Sexton.
Mccoy wants a takedown.
Sexton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mccoy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sexton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mccoy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mccoy lands a body shot.
Mccoy works Sexton's body with a nice hook.
Sexton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sonny Mccoy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mccoy 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonny Mccoy!
Sonny Mccoy was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: WOVA Fight Night: Vendetta
Date: Mar 30, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Vigal clinches with his opponent.
Vigal with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like John James has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vigal.
James working hard to break the clinch.
Vigal connects with a nasty looking knee right to James's face.
Vigal tries to land a knee to the head but James blocks with his arms.
James avoiding damage as Vigal throws knees to the body.
Vigal creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through James's defenses.
Vigal misses with a knee to the head.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by James as Vigal tries to tie him up.
Vigal dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vigal landing knees to the head.
James blocks an elbow strike from Vigal. #T1#
Vigal misses with an elbow strike.
Vigal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vigal stalling against the cage.
James takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#John James's cut is getting worse.
Vigal connects with a nasty looking knee right to James's face.
Vigal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vigal landing knees to the head.
Vigal creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through James's defenses.
Vigal gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#John James's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A knee to the head by Vigal.
Vigal slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
James has had enough of the clinch but Vigal keeps him there for the moment.
Vigal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but James blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Vigal.
Vigal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vigal with an attempt at a knee that misses.
James avoids a wild elbow strike from Vigal.
Vigal lands a nice elbow.
Vigal misses with a knee strike.
Vigal tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vigal is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vigal lands an elbow that stopped James in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#Jeez, John James's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Vigal throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vigal is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Vigal just leaning against James, taking a breather.
Vigal connects with a knee to the head.
Vigal creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through James's defenses.
Vigal lands a good knee to the midsection. James won't want to take too many of those.
Vigal lands an elbow inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Clint Vigal!

Event: WOVA Fight Night: Riot
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1#
Gordon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Derozan scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#It looks like Donald Gordon has been cut.
Derozan just misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sozin Derozan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Derozan.
Derozan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Derozan.
Gordon gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Derozan gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sozin Derozan!

Event: RMMA - Montreal
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
Melo Rocha thows a leg kick but Magomedov checks it #TD2#
and Magomedov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Melo Rocha manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magomedov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melo Rocha advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melo Rocha scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Magomedov to see if he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Melo Rocha wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Magomedov, who protects the arm well.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Magomedov dodges the ground and pound from Melo Rocha.
Melo Rocha working the ground and pound but Magomedov is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Melo Rocha thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The strikes coming from Melo Rocha are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Magomedov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Magomedov is looking to reverse the position.
Magomedov struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Melo Rocha goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Magomedov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Melo Rocha's guard! Nice work there by Magomedov!
Magomedov stays in close to Melo Rocha's body and controls the position. #T2#
Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Melo Rocha controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself.
Melo Rocha is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magomedov is controlling him.
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Magomedov 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.#T3#
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Melo Rocha has his hands on Magomedov's head, controlling the position.
Melo Rocha keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Melo Rocha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
so Magomedov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Melo Rocha is keeping the position.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Melo Rocha keeps moving. #T4#
Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Magomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Melo Rocha is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melo Rocha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Melo Rocha looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Magomedov clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magomed Magomedov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Melo Rocha fails with the takedown#TD2#
so Magomedov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Magomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Melo Rocha trying to control the position.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Melo Rocha keeps moving.
Melo Rocha controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Melo Rocha holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Melo Rocha working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Magomed Magomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Melo Rocha.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Magomedov.
Melo Rocha shoots in for a double leg but Magomedov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Melo Rocha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melo Rocha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Magomedov circles away.
Magomedov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Melo Rocha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Magomedov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2#
Magomedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Magomedov trying to mount his opponent but Melo Rocha defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Melo Rocha tries to kick Magomedov off but Magomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Melo Rocha is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov not doing much here. #T3#
Magomedov wants to control but Melo Rocha is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Melo Rocha misses with a takedown attempt - Magomedov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Melo Rocha.
Melo Rocha dives in and grabs Magomedov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Magomedov pushes down on Melo Rocha's head and hops out.
Melo Rocha fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#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.
Magomedov lands a nice hook to Melo Rocha's body. Melo Rocha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Melo Rocha moves out of range as Magomedov throws a body kick.
Melo Rocha feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Magomedov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A lull in the action here as Magomedov stalls from top position.
More stalling from Magomedov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melo Rocha tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magomed Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Melo Rocha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Melo Rocha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magomed Magomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Melo Rocha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Magomedov counters with a takedown into side control.
Melo Rocha is trying to escape the position but Magomedov is controlling the position.
Melo Rocha is looking to reverse the position.
Magomedov slows the pace down.
Magomedov is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The adventures of Magomedov the control monster continue. Boring.#T1#
Melo Rocha is trying to control Magomedov's posture but Magomedov avoids it.
Felipe Melo Rocha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A lull in the action here.
Magomed Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Melo Rocha tries to buck Magomedov off but Magomedov is having none of it.
The referee asks Magomedov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Magomedov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magomedov trying to control the position but Melo Rocha is working away.
Melo Rocha regains half guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Magomedov prevents Melo Rocha from improving his position.#SUB#
Melo Rocha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Magomedov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Melo Rocha shoots in for a takedown but Magomedov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Melo Rocha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov slaps away a takedown attempt from Melo Rocha, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A low kick lands for Magomedov. #T3#
Magomedov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Melo Rocha fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Magomedov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Magomedov instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Magomedov breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Melo Rocha.
Magomedov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Magomedov jabs at Melo Rocha's body.#T4#
Magomedov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #TD2#
Magomedov shoots in and bounces Melo Rocha off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melo Rocha keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Magomedov content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Melo Rocha looking for a guillotine here but Magomedov defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magomed Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Magomedov 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magomed Magomedov!
Magomed Magomedov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: WOVA 1: Genesis
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
James jabs Villegas right on the nose. Villegas blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Reilly Villegas has been cut.
John James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Villegas seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. James shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Villegas is backing up but James catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Villegas covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! James Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John James!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2025

#R1#
Tyson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cage looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cage fails with the takedown.
It seemed like Tyson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tyson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyson scores with a punch to the head.
Cage doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tyson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cage gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tyson throws a series of punches but Cage avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson misses with a double jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tyson!
Nice sprawl there from Tyson as Cage shoots in.
Tyson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Cage shoots for a takedown but Tyson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tyson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Cage closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cage keeps control of Tyson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Tyson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cage takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tyson misses with the combination.
Cage half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice body punch from Tyson. #T2#
Cage shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cage shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tyson sprawls well. Tyson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cage gets slowly back to his feet.
Cage fails to land the takedown.
Cage fails to land the takedown.
Tyson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cage is breathing heavily.#T3#
Tyson fails to land with a series of punches.
Cage throws a nice looking combination but Tyson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyson lands with a nice combination. Cage backs away looking to recover.
Cage takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cage takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tyson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cage takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cage takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tyson stuffs the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tyson! But no joy.#T4#
Tyson leaves Cage with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tyson stalks Cage and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cage's face. Cage staggers backwards, shaken.
Tyson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cage on the side of the head.
Cage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tyson keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Cage closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Tyson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Cage has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cage there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tyson scores with a nice right hand.
Cage shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyson sprawls well. He's pushed Cage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cage wants to clinch
and Tyson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tyson connects with a crisp jab.
Tyson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tyson stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Cage shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cage walks into a left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Tyson as Cage shoots in.
Franklin Cage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cage misses with a takedown
and Tyson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tyson lands a nice hook to Cage's body. Cage takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cage tries to clinch up.
Tyson connects with a body shot.
Tyson cracks a nice hook into Cage's ribs.#T2#
Tyson catches Cage with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cage has a takedown stuffed.
As Cage backs off Tyson throws a huge counter combo but Cage manages to avoid it all.
Tyson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cage on the side of the head.
Tyson scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyson connects with the punch.
Cage shoots and misses
and Tyson counters with a right hand to the body.
Cage takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Cage on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tyson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cage walks into a left hand.
Martin Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cage doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tyson counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice shot by Tyson.
Tyson lands a nice hook to Cage's body. Cage takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cage takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cage has his takedown stuffed
enabling Tyson to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Cage gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tyson.
Tyson cracks Cage with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyson lands with a nice combination. Cage backs away looking to recover.
Cage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A right-left combo lands from Tyson.
Tyson throws a shot to the body.
Tyson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tyson lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Tyson.
Cage gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tyson counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyson lands a jab-cross combination.
Tyson tests Cage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tyson tests Cage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson lands a jab to Cage's midsection.
Franklin Cage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Cage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tyson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tyson! But no joy.
Cage looks for a takedown but Tyson sprawls well.
Tyson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tyson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tyson duly obliges.
A shot to the liver by Tyson. Beautiful body shot.
Tyson lands with a nice body punch.
Cage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyson slaps away a takedown attempt from Cage, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Tyson with a jab.
Tyson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cage on the side of the head.
Cage tries to clinch up.
Jab from Tyson.
Nice shot lands for Tyson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Tyson as he connects with a hook.
Tyson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Martin Tyson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Cage shoots in for a double leg but Tyson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tyson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tyson throws a combination. Cage tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cage shoots and misses
and Tyson counters with a straight right hand.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Cage. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Tyson with a nice cross.
Good exchange - Tyson coming out on top.
Tyson scores with a shot to the body.
Tyson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tyson dips to his left and cracks Cage with an uppercut!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cage tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tyson defends well and Cage ends up having to push Tyson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Tyson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cage takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tyson jabs Cage to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tyson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cage back to the cage. Tyson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A jab from Tyson does it's job there.
Cage swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tyson counters with a nice body shot.
Tyson dips to his left and cracks Cage with an uppercut!

And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Tyson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tyson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 25:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 24:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Tyson!
Martin Tyson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: RMMA 8 - Moore v Alvarez
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Holmes - that will leave a mark!
Holmes blocks a head kick by Volkov.
Holmes raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've been told by Volkov's head coaches at Freakshow Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Holmes digs a good body shot into Volkov's ribs.#CL#
Volkov drives through and clinches with Holmes against the cage.
Holmes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Volkov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Holmes is trying to push Volkov away but Volkov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Volkov throws an elbow but it misses.
Holmes misses with a body punch.
Holmes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Holmes fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Holmes has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Volkov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Volkov wants to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
I would not like to be Volkov right now.
Volkov wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Volkov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Holmes is trying to stick to Volkov's back but Volkov is turning into Holmes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Holmes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Volkov.
Holmes wants to stand but Volkov is controlling the position.
Volkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Holmes keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Holmes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Volkov works over Holmes with some ground and pound from guard.
Volkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holmes is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Volkov wants to control from the top but Holmes keeps moving.
Volkov looking to pass the guard.
Volkov won't allow Holmes to get back to his feet.
Holmes wants to sweep but no luck.
Holmes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Volkov trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Holmes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Holmes has control of Volkov's left arm, preventing Volkov from doing any damage.
Holmes is looking to stand up but Volkov isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Holmes tries to clinch there but Volkov circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Holmes.
Volkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holmes wants to clinch but Volkov slips to the side
and Volkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holmes throws a head kick but Volkov moves out of range.
Holmes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Volkov will feel that in the morning.
Holmes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Holmes has Volkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Volkov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Volkov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Holmes working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Holmes breaks the clinch.
Holmes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Volkov tries to avoid it but Holmes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Volkov to the ground. Volkov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Holmes throws a head kick but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Carl Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Holmes fails with a takedown attempt.
Sergei Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Holmes.
Holmes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Volkov can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Volkov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Volkov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holmes momentarily.
Volkov keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Volkov rushes Holmes and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Volkov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Holmes is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Volkov to the mat. Volkov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Holmes sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've been informed that Holmes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Holmes postures up.
Volkov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Holmes is controlling him.
Holmes preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Volkov 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#
Holmes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Volkov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Volkov.
Volkov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holmes's sensitive parts.
Holmes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Volkov clinches up with Holmes and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Volkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holmes can do to turn this around?
Volkov effectively controlling the action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Volkov.
Holmes avoids the elbow strike from Volkov, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Volkov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Volkov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Holmes.
Sergei Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Holmes.#TD2#
Holmes pulls guard. #T1##ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Holmes manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Volkov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Holmes is breathing heavily.
Volkov wants to take the fight to the mat but Holmes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Volkov lands an elbow just above Holmes 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Carl Holmes has been cut.
Volkov lands an elbow just above Holmes 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Volkov.
Volkov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holmes jumps guard but Volkov stands there with Holmes around his waist. Holmes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Volkov scores a nice knee to the body.
Volkov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Holmes's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Volkov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Holmes regains guard immediately.
Volkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Holmes is retaining full guard.
Volkov stops Holmes from standing up. #T2#
Volkov stopping the sweep attempt from Holmes.
Volkov stands up over Holmes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Volkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Holmes's head.
Volkov postures up in Holmes's guard and throws a big left but Holmes blocks it.
Volkov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Volkov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Volkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Holmes is retaining full guard.
Volkov passes Holmes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Volkov is thwarting Holmes's attempts to control the position.
Volkov lands strikes from half guard.
Volkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Volkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holmes keeps working.
Volkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Volkov is looking to advance position but Holmes won't allow it.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet.
Volkov trying to control the action but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Volkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holmes defending well though.
Holmes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Volkov. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Holmes trying to hold on to Volkov's head to control him but Volkov postures up.
Volkov wants to control but Holmes is keeping him busy.
Volkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Volkov content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Volkov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Holmes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Holmes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Volkov did well to prevent Holmes getting side control.
Volkov pushes Holmes off looking to stand but Holmes dives back in and keeps control.
Holmes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Volkov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carl Holmes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! 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#
Holmes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Volkov.
Sergei Volkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holmes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Holmes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
No joy there for Volkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holmes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Volkov defends it well.
Volkov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Volkov stuffs the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Volkov misses the target.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Holmes.
Volkov tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Holmes jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Volkov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Holmes has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1##SU2#
Holmes decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Volkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Volkov cracks a nice hook into Holmes's ribs.#TD2#
Holmes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Volkov sprawls well initially but Holmes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Volkov wants to get back to his feet.
Volkov trying to control but Holmes postures up.
Volkov pushes Holmes off looking to stand but Holmes dives back in and keeps control. #ES#
Volkov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Holmes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Volkov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Volkov connects with a jab.
Sergei Volkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holmes throws a body kick that misses.
Volkov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes misses with an uppercut
and Volkov counters with a leg kick. #T2#
Volkov stalks Holmes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Holmes's face. Holmes staggers backwards, shaken.
Holmes throws a low kick but Volkov moves out of range easily.
Nice straight punches there by Volkov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Volkov.
Holmes wants to clinch up but Volkov keeps it at a distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Volkov checks a leg kick.
Holmes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov lands a jab to the head.
Volkov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Holmes clinches with his opponent.
Holmes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Volkov smiles and moves away.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holmes doesn't manage to clinch there - Volkov circles away.
Volkov lands a jab to the nose.
A chopping leg kick lands by Volkov.
Volkov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Holmes has time to react.
Holmes fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Holmes. #T3#
Volkov lands with a kick to the temple. Holmes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Volkov lands a front kick.
Holmes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sergei Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Holmes.
Holmes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Volkov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Holmes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Volkov is fending him off so far but Holmes persists. Nope, Volkov circles away and we're back to standing.
Volkov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Volkov throws a leg kick which misses Holmes's front leg but catches the back leg as Holmes tries to avoid it.
Holmes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov lands a head kick! #CL#
Volkov rushes Holmes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Holmes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Holmes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holmes goes for a takedown attempt but Volkov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Holmes is looking to clinch. #CL#
Volkov moves into the clinch.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Holmes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Volkov walks away with a smile on his face. Holmes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Holmes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Volkov can pounce on him.
Holmes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Volkov connects with a body shot that sends Holmes's belly button to the back.
A left lands for Volkov.
Volkov blocks a head kick by Holmes.
Volkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holmes throws a sloppy head kick and Volkov moves out of range easily.
Holmes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sloppy strikes from Volkov. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Holmes enables Volkov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Holmes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Carl Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Volkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Volkov 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Volkov!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sergei Volkov waved his t-shirt featuring Squirrel Sports Nutrition 🐿️'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Cage closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Page is looking to get back to his feet here but Cage is keeping cool and he's managed to take Page's back.
Well, with Cage on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Page is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Page is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Grapple, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Page trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Cage is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Page is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Franklin Cage!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2025

#R1#
Norton throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Cage counters with a takedown into side control.
Norton wants to get back to his feet but Cage is dominant here and he's now got Norton's back!
Cage has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Norton's body.
Cage trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cage keeps control of the position as Norton tries to break free. #SUB2#
Cage is persistently looking for the submission but Norton is defending it well.
You can see the frustration on Norton's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Cage is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Norton taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Cage.

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

Event: RMMA 6 - Calixte v Casteel
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hendri Sloof seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sloof fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Sloof scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Sloof fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johnson sprawls well initially but Sloof persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sloof slows the pace down in half guard.
Johnson won't allow Sloof to pass to mount.
Sloof is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sloof works his way into side control.
Johnson trying to remain calm as Sloof controls from the top position.
Sloof passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Johnson! #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sloof controlling from the full mount.
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Sloof has a good base and remains in mount.
Sloof controlling the position easily from mount.
Sloof'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.
Sloof seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Johnson for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Sloof continues to stall.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sloof moves to back control.
Sloof controls the position.
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.

Hendri Sloof dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Sloof looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Sloof misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Sloof backing up. Sloof nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
Sloof digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Some wild striking there from Sloof.
Sloof looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloof thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson tries to move into range but Sloof moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sloof digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Sloof throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson tries to counter with a clinch but Sloof shakes him off and moves away.
Sloof scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sloof looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Sloof is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloof swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Sloof dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Sloof scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sloof. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hendri Sloof is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloof lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A nice combination there by Sloof. #T1#
Sloof throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by Sloof as he connects with a hook.
Sloof throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloof scores with a nice right hand. #ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Sloof swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Sloof finish him?
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Sloof dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloof scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloof is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sloof lands a lovely overhand right.
Sloof shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloof lands with a shot to the body.
Sloof fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloof digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Sloof goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sloof avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloof is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sloof lands a lovely overhand right.
Abner Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloof misses with a wild body shot.
Sloof tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sloof.
Sloof misses with a double jab.
Sloof cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Sloof throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloof shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Sloof throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Sloof misses the shot to the body.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sloof sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Sloof lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Sloof scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Sloof.
Nice shot by Sloof.
Sloof connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sloof lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sloof. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloof throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sloof tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sloof somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hendri Sloof. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson dives in and grabs Sloof's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sloof pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Sloof lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Sloof lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sloof uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Sloof misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloof dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloof scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sloof smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sloof misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloof swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sloof tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sloof.
Sloof stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hendri Sloof dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Sloof sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sloof ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Sloof lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sloof works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Sloof displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson unleashes a big counter combination but Sloof bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloof lands with a cross.
Sloof tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sloof.
Sloof tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sloof.
Sloof fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sloof lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sloof scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sloof.
Sloof swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Sloof throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloof misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Sloof backs off Johnson throws a huge counter combo but Sloof manages to avoid it all.
Johnson throws a lazy body kick
and Sloof counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Sloof misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Sloof backing up. Sloof nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sloof lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Johnson fakes the leg kick and cracks Sloof in the body.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Sloof.
Sloof moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sloof is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Sloof circles away and we're back to standing.
Sloof fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Sloof misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloof misses the shot to the body.
Sloof throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Sloof connects with a looping right hand. #TD2#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Sloof explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Johnson avoids the body shot from Sloof.
Sloof swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Sloof misses the shot to the body.
Sloof throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Sloof misses the shot to the body.
Sloof lands a slapping body shot.
Sloof misses the shot to the body.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Sloof keeps it at a distance.
Sloof thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Sloof finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sloof throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloof ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sloof fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Sloof digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sloof.
Sloof misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Sloof stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sloof wants it to stay on the feet.
Hendri Sloof has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abner Johnson.
Sloof throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Sloof.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sloof sprawls well. Sloof wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Sloof swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sloof lands a slapping body shot.
Sloof swinging wildly here.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Sloof circles away.
Abner Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sloof throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hendri Sloof showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sloof 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendri Sloof!
Hendri Sloof gave a mention to Warpath Wear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: RMMA 6 - Calixte v Casteel
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Rolland swinging wildly here.
Rolland shoots in for a takedown but Melo Rocha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Melo Rocha is looking to counter the offense by Rolland and move into the clinch.
Melo Rocha defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rolland.
We've been hearing reports that Melo Rocha has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Melo Rocha blocks the leg kick.
Melo Rocha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rolland as he avoids it easily.
Rolland misses with a combination #TD#
so Melo Rocha counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Melo Rocha advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolland is controlling Melo Rocha's trapped leg to prevent Melo Rocha from advancing to side control.
Melo Rocha is controlling the pace.
Rolland tries to get to full guard but Melo Rocha has control of the leg.
Rolland has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
Melo Rocha is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rolland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolland is not content to let Melo Rocha control the position.#SUB#
Melo Rocha seems to be looking for submissions.
Rolland trying to control but Melo Rocha postures up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Melo Rocha looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rolland wants to get back to his feet.
Rolland is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolland wants to control but Melo Rocha is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Rolland is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Melo Rocha is staying active.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Melo Rocha clinches up with Rolland and pushes him back against the cage.
Melo Rocha is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Melo Rocha breaks from the clinch.
Rolland misses with a takedown attempt - Melo Rocha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Melo Rocha seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Felipe Melo Rocha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Rolland.
Rolland misses with a takedown #TD#
and Melo Rocha counters with a single leg into guard. Rolland didn't expect that.
Rolland looks winded!
Melo Rocha content to stall in guard here.
Rolland wants to improve his position but instead Melo Rocha has moved into half guard. #T4#
Rolland gets back to full guard.
Melo Rocha is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #ES2#
Rolland has his feet on Melo Rocha's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL#
Melo Rocha fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rolland, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rolland looking for a takedown.
Melo Rocha tries to score a body lock takedown but Rolland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Melo Rocha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Melo Rocha dominated that round.
That's time! Melo Rocha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Melo Rocha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rolland.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Melo Rocha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rolland but Rolland pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Melo Rocha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rolland tries to avoid it but Melo Rocha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rolland to the ground. Rolland escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rolland goes for a double leg but Melo Rocha avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Melo Rocha continues to drive forward.
Melo Rocha is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rolland.
Melo Rocha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rolland misses with a double jab #CL#
and Melo Rocha moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melo Rocha prevents the takedown attempt.
Felipe Melo Rocha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Rolland.
Rolland drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Melo Rocha gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Melo Rocha manages to pull guard.
Melo Rocha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rolland can do to turn this around?
Rolland is breathing heavily.#T1#
Rolland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Melo Rocha has Rolland pulled in close to control his posture.
Rolland wants to control from the top but Melo Rocha keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rolland thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Felipe Melo Rocha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Melo Rocha is trying to control the position but Rolland postures up.
Melo Rocha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rolland is one step ahead there.
Melo Rocha pulls Rolland in close to prevent any damage.
Melo Rocha is looking to stand up but Rolland isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rolland throws a shot from downtown. Melo Rocha moves away and avoids it.
Rolland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Melo Rocha pinned against the cage. Melo Rocha gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rolland throws a series of punches but Melo Rocha avoids them all with ease.
Luke Rolland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Rolland misses.
Rolland throws a series of strikes that have Melo Rocha backpedaling.
Melo Rocha checks a low kick from Rolland.#CL#
Rolland gets tackled into the cage by Melo Rocha. Melo Rocha maintains the clinch. #T3##TD#
Melo Rocha has clasped his hands together around Rolland's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Melo Rocha tries to stand but Rolland is controlling his head.
I wouldn't like to be where Rolland is right now.
Melo Rocha content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rolland can't do much from the bottom here.
Rolland is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Rolland looking for a sweep but Melo Rocha has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Melo Rocha is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rolland can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rolland tries to hold on but Melo Rocha postures up.
Melo Rocha working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Melo Rocha is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rolland can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rolland tries to hold on but Melo Rocha pushes him away.
Rolland working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Melo Rocha dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Melo Rocha scores with a takedown into Rolland's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolland is looking to stand up but Melo Rocha isn't so interested in that idea.
Rolland controlling the position.
Melo Rocha trying to control but Rolland is working from the bottom.
Melo Rocha is in close to Rolland's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolland is pulling down on Melo Rocha's head to control his posture.
Rolland is trying to keep Melo Rocha in close.
Rolland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Rolland keeping moving, preventing Melo Rocha from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Luke Rolland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Melo Rocha looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Melo Rocha decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rolland gets full guard.
Rolland seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Melo Rocha postures up and lands a big shot to Rolland's brow.
Melo Rocha tries to free his leg and advance position but Rolland is retaining full guard. #T2#
Rolland is looking to sweep but instead, Melo Rocha has passed into half guard.
Rolland trying to control here.
Melo Rocha takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Melo Rocha prevents Rolland from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rolland is pressing down on Melo Rocha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rolland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rolland 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.
Rolland keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Melo Rocha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Rolland looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Melo Rocha passes into side control.
Rolland tries to improve position but can't.
Melo Rocha controlling the position.
Rolland looking for a sweep but Melo Rocha has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Melo Rocha looking to control but Rolland is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Melo Rocha raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rolland is looking to get to half guard.
Rolland tries to lock up and control but Melo Rocha gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melo Rocha working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Melo Rocha is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rolland can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Felipe Melo Rocha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rolland takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Felipe Melo Rocha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Melo Rocha, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felipe Melo Rocha!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Daerji has closed the distance and engaged Cage in a clinch.
Daerji prevents a body shot from Cage.
Cage is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cage leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Daerji pulls guard.
Daerji trying to keep a closed guard but Cage is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cage is looking to work some ground and pound but Daerji has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage trying to control but Daerji is working from the bottom.
Cage is pushing down on Daerji's leg trying to pass to half guard. Daerji is fighting to maintain full guard but Cage has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daerji blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cage. #T1#
Cage seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Daerji tries to roll over but Cage keeps him under control.#SUB#
Daerji is defending against the submission attempts here by Cage.
Cage tries to pass the half guard into mount. Daerji knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Cage is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cage is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cage wants to control but Daerji is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Cage is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Daerji tries to kick Cage off but Cage keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Cage wants to pass to mount but Daerji is defending the position.
Daerji is doing well to control the position and prevent Cage from advancing to side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Daerji is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cage keeps the fight on the outside.
Cage tries for a takedown but Daerji circles away easily
and Daerji counters with a left and a right that stings Cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daerji looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Daerji looks to move away, Cage throws a big counter combo but Daerji just gets out of the way.
Daerji displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Daerji stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Daerji moves into range and clinches up with Cage.
Daerji fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Cage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daerji lands with a nice body punch.
Cage darts in looking for a takedown but Daerji gets double underhooks and turns Cage into the cage.
Daerji dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Cage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daerji tries a low kick but Cage avoids it.
Daerji cracks Cage with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xi Daerji dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cage fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Cage shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cage showed some decent athleticism there.
Cage slips a nice elbow through Daerji's hands, connecting with Daerji's forehead.
Cage performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage is trying to control. Daerji wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Cage is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Daerji is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cage wants to stand up but Daerji has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Cage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daerji keeps working.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Cage is looking for a kimura but Daerji is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cage to get the leverage.
Cage missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cage tries to pass the half guard into mount. Daerji knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Daerji is staying active underneath Cage, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Cage wants to clinch
and Daerji counters with a three punch combo that has Cage backing up. Cage nods at Daerji to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Cage closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daerji.
Daerji stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Daerji looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Cage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cage.
No luck for Cage with that takedown attempt.
Daerji is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cage with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Daerji. #T3#
Daerji shoots in and drives through. Cage sprawls well.
Cage changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daerji tries to avoid it but Cage manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daerji to the ground. Daerji escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daerji but Daerji pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cage pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Daerji back to the cage. Cage follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Daerji is trying to force a seperation but Cage has the dominant position.#BC#
Cage breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Daerji has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cage is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Daerji pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Daerji as Cage tries to tie him up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Daerji.
Cage drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Daerji gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cage drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Daerji manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Daerji has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cage off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daerji's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cage under the eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xi Daerji showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Daerji punishes Cage's body with a nice straight punch.
Daerji shoots in but Cage avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cage lands with a good body shot.
Daerji stuffs the takedown attempt from Cage. Cage gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Daerji feints and as Cage raises his hands in defense, Daerji changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daerji wants to pass the guard but Cage is keeping the position.#SUB#
Cage looking for a guillotine here but Daerji defends easily. #T1#
Cage looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Daerji gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cage shoots in looking for a takedown. Daerji tries to sprawl out of it but Cage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Daerji manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cage throws a head kick but Daerji moves out of range.
Xi Daerji seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daerji tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cage sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Daerji somewhat.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cage tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daerji sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cage somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cage throws a sloppy head kick and Daerji moves out of range easily.
Daerji goes for a double leg but Cage avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cage continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Daerji has managed to clinch.
Daerji is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cage to keep the fight standing.
Cage tries to pull guard but Daerji holds him up against the cage and eventually Cage drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Daerji wants the takedown. Cage is fighting it off but Daerji persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cage's guard against the cage.
Cage keeping moving, preventing Daerji from controlling successfully. #T3#
Cage trying to control the position.
Daerji has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Daerji must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Daerji content to stall in guard here.
Daerji preventing the sweep.
Cage is trying to control the position but Daerji postures up.
Daerji tries to free his leg and advance position but Cage is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Daerji connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Daerji looks to land a combination but Cage avoids it well.
A combination from Daerji does no damage.
Daerji lands a two punch combo.
Cage moves out of range of the body kick from Daerji.
Cage swings for the body but Daerji moves out of range.
Daerji connects with a looping right hand.
Daerji scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Franklin Cage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xi Daerji is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Daerji rushes Cage and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xi Daerji comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Daerji 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xi Daerji!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Cage shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cage is thwarting Malis's attempts to control the position.
Cage is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Malis is trying to get back to full guard.
Cage content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cage works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Malis is looking to control Cage's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Malis avoid being mounted?
Cage controlling the pace.
Malis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cage scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cage not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Malis is looking for a sweep. Cage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Malis wants to sweep but Cage has passed to side control!#SU2#
Cage decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Malis gets caught napping as Cage dives in and scores a takedown. Malis manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Malis has his foot on Cage's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cage works his way back into a safe position though.
Cage controlling from the top position.
Malis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Cage is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Malis is controlling him.
Malis trying to control but Cage is working from the bottom.
Malis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Malis won't allow Cage to sweep him here.
Malis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cage holds on and takes a little breather.
Malis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Cage keeping moving, preventing Malis from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Cage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cage wants to stand up but Malis is controlling him.
Malis postures up.
Cage seems keen to control Malis's posture.
Cage keeping full guard, as Malis tries to pass. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cage wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Malis wants to control from the top but Cage keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Cage darts in and clinches Malis up against the cage.
Malis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cage fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Cage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Franklin Cage dominated that round.
That's time! Malis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Cage bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Malis wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Cage has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Malis's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Malis is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Cage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Franklin Cage!

Event: RMMA 4 - Holmes v Griffith
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Holmes takes one on the button.
We've been hearing reports that Holmes has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Holmes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Carl Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Holmes.
Holmes shoots in looking for a takedown. Griffith tries to sprawl out of it but Holmes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Griffith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Griffith throws a series of punches but Holmes moves out of range.
Griffith jabs at Holmes's body.
Griffith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Holmes has time to react.
Danga de danga de dang - Griffith scores with a four punch combination!
A thudding body kick lands there by Holmes!
Holmes throws a head kick but Griffith moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffith looks to land a combination. Holmes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD#
Holmes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Griffith was covering up waiting for the punch and Holmes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Holmes prevents Griffith from getting back to his feet.
Holmes being controlled here momentarily.
Holmes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Holmes content to stall in guard here.
Griffith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holmes is one step ahead there.
Holmes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Griffith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Holmes won't allow Griffith to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Griffith avoids the head kick by Holmes.
Griffith throws a nice looking combination but Holmes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Griffith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Griffith cracks Holmes with an open hand slap.
Holmes walks into a left hand.
Griffith connects with a looping right hand.
Holmes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A bone on bone clash there as Holmes blocks the leg kick.
Griffith lands a slapping body shot.
Griffith works over Holmes's head and body with a nice combination.
Griffith tries to clinch but Holmes is having none of it. #T3#
Holmes is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Griffith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Holmes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Holmes breaks from the clinch.
Griffith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Holmes moves in looking to clinch but Griffith pushes him off.
Holmes throws a nice head kick!
Griffith swinging wildly here.
Griffith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
Holmes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Griffith throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Griffith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Griffith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holmes is one step ahead there.
Holmes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Griffith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holmes is one step ahead there.
Griffith wants to stand but Holmes is controlling the position. #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.

Zaid Griffith dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Holmes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Holmes tries to clinch up but Griffith circles away and keeps his distance.
Griffith cracks Holmes with a good jab.
Griffith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Holmes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Griffith's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffith looks like he's trying to stand up.
Griffith tries to get to full guard but Holmes has control of the leg.
Griffith wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Holmes decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Holmes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griffith swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Holmes is looking to clinch.
Griffith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Griffith lands with a cross.
Holmes moves in looking to clinch but Griffith pushes him off.
Holmes walks into a left hand.
Holmes throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Holmes.
Griffith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Holmes has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Holmes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Griffith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Griffith pushes Holmes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Holmes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
Holmes tries to advance to mount but can't.
Holmes trying to control the action but Griffith is working from the bottom.
Griffith is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Griffith is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Griffith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holmes was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffith.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holmes.
As Holmes backs off Griffith throws a huge counter combo but Holmes manages to avoid it all.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Griffith!
The fighters circle momentarily. Griffith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Griffith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Griffith wants it to stay on the feet.
Griffith works the jab nicely.
Holmes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch but Griffith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holmes lands a head kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Griffith misses with the combination.
Holmes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Griffith sprawls and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Holmes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Griffith. That snapped Holmes's head back.
Griffith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A punch combination from Griffith misses.
Holmes gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Griffith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Griffith. #T4#
Holmes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Griffith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Griffith trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Holmes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Griffith is controlling him.
Griffith looking to pass the guard.
Griffith is in close to Holmes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Griffith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Griffith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Griffith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Griffith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zaid Griffith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Holmes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Griffith lands a nice hook to Holmes's body. Holmes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Griffith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holmes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Griffith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Griffith throws a nice looking combination but Holmes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zaid Griffith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holmes throws a push kick but Griffith slaps the foot to one side.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Griffith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sloppy strikes from Griffith. Those never looked like landing.
Griffith is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Griffith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Griffith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holmes manages to avoid it.
Carl Holmes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griffith cracks Holmes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Holmes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Griffith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Griffith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmes is looking to clinch but Griffith is avoiding it. #TD#
Griffith tries to sprawl but Holmes drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Griffith makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Holmes tries to clinch up but Griffith circles away and keeps his distance.
Griffith leaves Holmes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Holmes tries to clinch but Griffith moves out of range.
Holmes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holmes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Holmes tries to clinch up but Griffith circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Griffith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Holmes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Griffith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Holmes's defenses.
A shot in the inside from Griffith.
Holmes takes a shot to the head.
Griffith scores with a shoulder strike.
Griffith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffith goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2##BC#
Holmes manages to break the clinch.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Griffith clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Holmes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holmes drops his hands momentarily and Griffith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Griffith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Holmes. Holmes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
No luck for Griffith with that takedown attempt.
Griffith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
No luck for Holmes with that takedown attempt.
Holmes lands the left hand.
Griffith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Holmes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Holmes instigates a clinch. #BC#
Holmes manages to break the clinch. #T3##CL2#
Griffith darts in and clinches Holmes up against the cage.
Griffith lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Holmes manages to break the clinch.
Holmes walks into a stiff left hand from Griffith.
Holmes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griffith wants to slow Holmes down by chopping away at his legs.
As Griffith tries to get set, Holmes tries to push him back and clinch up but Griffith manages to avoid the attempt.
Griffith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses.
Griffith's corner calls for a 1-2. Griffith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Holmes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Griffith swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Holmes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmes misses with a lunging right hand
and Griffith counters with a two punch combo.
Griffith connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holmes.
Griffith lands a lovely overhand right.
Holmes moves forwards but Griffith connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Holmes throws a push kick but Griffith slaps the foot to one side.
Griffith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses
and Holmes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Griffith has Holmes up against the cage in a clinch.
Griffith wants to take the fight to the mat but Holmes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Holmes blocks the elbow strike.
Zaid Griffith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Holmes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Griffith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Griffith is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Holmes can't fight it off and eventually Griffith manages to take the fight to the floor. Holmes looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Holmes has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Griffith is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffith lands an elbow inside.
Griffith lands with a short shot to the head.
Carl Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griffith lands a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zaid Griffith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Griffith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zaid Griffith!
A very excited looking Zaid Griffith rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2025

#R1#
Johnson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #TD2#
Johnson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McGuire to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Johnson is adopting a defensive guard.
McGuire passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. McGuire is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by McGuire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Johnson trying to control here.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGuire on the ground.
McGuire looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
McGuire is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson trying to hold on to McGuire's head to control him but McGuire postures up. #SUB2#
McGuire is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McGuire frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McGuire wants to control but Johnson has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
McGuire is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
McGuire trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well. #SUB2#
McGuire is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. McGuire is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
McGuire is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well. #ES#
Johnson kicks McGuire off and gets back to his feet.#T4##TD2#
McGuire shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McGuire content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
McGuire tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McGuire has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
McGuire tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
McGuire goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Johnson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McGuire but great work by Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nathanial McGuire will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGuire but McGuire pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
McGuire looking to score a takedown here. Johnson is defending well but McGuire drives through and ends up in Johnson's guard.
McGuire pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Johnson wants to hit a sweep here but McGuire passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Johnson there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McGuire content just to control the position here.
Nathanial McGuire has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Johnson is trying to reverse the position but instead McGuire has taken his back - oops!#SUB2#
McGuire tightening his grip on Johnson, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
McGuire working for the choke. #SUB2#
McGuire is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Johnson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McGuire has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Johnson is defending well but eventually McGuire manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Johnson has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nathanial McGuire!
A victorious Nathanial McGuire thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2025

#R1#
Hawkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Hawkins has Holmes up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holmes's efforts to push away.
Hawkins is struggling to control the position.
Holmes is working Hawkins over against the cage.#BC#
Holmes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sonny Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins throws a nice looking combination but Holmes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Holmes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hawkins sprawls and moves away.
Hawkins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hawkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holmes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holmes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL#
Holmes forces Hawkins back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Holmes as Hawkins tries to tie him up.
Holmes tries to break the clinch but Hawkins is controlling the position. #BC#
Holmes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Holmes. #SU#
Holmes stands up. #TD#
Holmes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Holmes passes to side control.
Hawkins tries to buck Holmes off but Holmes is having none of it.#T2##SUB#
Holmes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Holmes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hawkins is trying to control Holmes's posture but Holmes avoids it. #SU#
Holmes decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
Hawkins clinches up against the cage.
Holmes tries to circle away but Hawkins has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Holmes breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Hawkins throws a right hand that Holmes ducks under and follows up with a left that Holmes also avoids with ease.
Hawkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holmes fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Holmes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hawkins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hawkins wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Holmes manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Holmes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hawkins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Holmes'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.
Hawkins trying to control here.
Hawkins wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Holmes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Holmes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Holmes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Holmes has hold of Hawkins's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hawkins seems comfortable defending it but Holmes has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hawkins is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hawkins is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Holmes couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carl Holmes!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2025

#R1##TD#
Tannerman feints and as Melo Rocha raises his hands in defense, Tannerman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Melo Rocha wants to stand and escape but Tannerman is having none of it.
Melo Rocha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tannerman is one step ahead there.
Tannerman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tannerman looking to pass the guard.
Melo Rocha controls Tannerman momentarily but Tannerman frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tannerman is looking to work some ground and pound but Melo Rocha has wrist control.
Melo Rocha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tannerman.
Melo Rocha controls Tannerman momentarily but Tannerman frees himself.
Tannerman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tannerman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Melo Rocha is trying to control the position but Tannerman postures up.
Melo Rocha keeping full guard, as Tannerman tries to pass.
Tannerman is working hard here to advance position.
Tannerman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Melo Rocha will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SUB#
Tannerman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Melo Rocha looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Melo Rocha looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Melo Rocha! #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tannerman is trying to improve his position.
Melo Rocha laying and praying for a moment but Tannerman takes advantage and regains half guard. #T2#
Melo Rocha trying to control the action but Tannerman is working from the bottom.
Melo Rocha tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tannerman.
Melo Rocha with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tannerman is controlling Melo Rocha's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Melo Rocha seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Tannerman wants to get back to his feet.
Tannerman wants to control but Melo Rocha is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melo Rocha wants to pass the guard but Tannerman is defending well.
Melo Rocha stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Melo Rocha gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Melo Rocha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Melo Rocha might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tannerman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tannerman distracts Melo Rocha with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Melo Rocha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tannerman lands a couple of digs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Tannerman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Melo Rocha manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tannerman has Melo Rocha in his guard.#REVB#
Tannerman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Tannerman dominated that round.
That's time! Tannerman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tannerman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Melo Rocha.
Melo Rocha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tannerman defends it nicely.#TD#
Tannerman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Melo Rocha tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tannerman is in Melo Rocha's guard.
Melo Rocha bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tannerman's guard. #REVB#
Tannerman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tannerman tries to get out of the position.
Melo Rocha throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melo Rocha trying to control but Tannerman is working from the bottom.
Tannerman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Melo Rocha on the ground.
Tannerman keeping full guard, as Melo Rocha tries to pass.
Melo Rocha loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Melo Rocha tries to stand but Tannerman is controlling from the bottom.
Melo Rocha slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tannerman defending against the ground and pound.
Melo Rocha trying to control the action but Tannerman is working from the bottom.
Melo Rocha creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tannerman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tyler Tannerman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Melo Rocha wants to control but Tannerman is keeping him busy.
Melo Rocha in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Melo Rocha in the domination position with Tannerman hanging on.
Melo Rocha is looking to take a break and control but Tannerman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Melo Rocha staying calm.
Melo Rocha trying to control the action but Tannerman is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Tannerman. No joy for Melo Rocha on that attempt.
Tyler Tannerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Melo Rocha.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Tannerman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Tannerman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tannerman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Tannerman is looking for a kimura here.
Melo Rocha looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melo Rocha is positioning himself well to prevent Tannerman advancing to mount.
Melo Rocha is trying to maintain the position but Tannerman is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tyler Tannerman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Tannerman gets the takedown into side control.
Melo Rocha is pushing Tannerman's head away, looking to escape. Tannerman manages to hold on to the position though.
Tannerman working away.
Melo Rocha manages to get back to half guard.
Tannerman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tannerman prevents Melo Rocha from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Melo Rocha is defending against the submission attempts here by Tannerman.
Tannerman scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Melo Rocha gets back to full guard.
Tannerman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tannerman looking to sit in guard and control but Melo Rocha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Melo Rocha advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Melo Rocha looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Melo Rocha creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tannerman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T2#
Melo Rocha slows the pace down.
Tannerman looking for a sweep but Melo Rocha has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Melo Rocha sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Melo Rocha looking to control but Tannerman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tannerman wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Melo Rocha. #T3#
Tannerman blocking the ground and pound.
Tyler Tannerman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Melo Rocha thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Melo Rocha controlling the position easily from mount.
Tannerman avoids a series of strikes thrown by Melo Rocha.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Melo Rocha takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Melo Rocha throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Melo Rocha 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.
Melo Rocha is trying to take his opponent's back.
Melo Rocha throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Tannerman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Tannerman defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Melo Rocha.
Felipe Melo Rocha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Melo Rocha looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Felipe Melo Rocha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tannerman 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Tannerman!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tyler Tannerman waved his t-shirt featuring Warpath Wear's logo in front of the cameras.

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