Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: WOVA Fight Night: No Mercy
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1##CL#
Yamasaki moves into the clinch.
Yamasaki works on Potts's body with a couple of short punches.
Yamasaki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Potts looks winded!
A short uppercut from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Potts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Yamasaki.
A short uppercut from Yamasaki.
A frustrated look appears on Potts's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yamasaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yamasaki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yamasaki has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Yamasaki lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamasaki taking a breather.
Yamasaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Potts backwards.
Yamasaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yamasaki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yamasaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Potts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yamasaki lands with a short shot to the head.
Yamasaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Yamasaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keita Yamasaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Yamasaki forces Potts back against the cage and clinches.
A short uppercut from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki lands with a short shot to the head.
Yamasaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yamasaki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yamasaki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamasaki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Potts up against the cage.
Yamasaki lands a hook that snaps the head of Potts backwards.
Yamasaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Potts backwards.
Potts being controlled against the cage.#T2#
Yamasaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pottss head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yamasaki.
Potts jumps guard but Yamasaki stands there with Potts around his waist. Potts gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yamasaki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short body shot lands from Yamasaki as the two fighters clinch.
Yamasaki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yamasaki lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Yamasaki. #T3#
Yamasaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Potts backwards.
Yamasaki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yamasaki lands a right hand.
Potts being controlled against the cage.
Yamasaki can't break the clinch.
Yamasaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Yamasaki presses Potts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Yamasaki breaks from the clinch.
Yamasaki pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Potts back to the cage. Yamasaki follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Yamasaki lands a jab to Potts's midsection.
Potts loses concentration momentarily and Yamasaki pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Potts crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Yamasaki finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Keita Yamasaki!
In his post fight interview, Keita Yamasaki started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GC 522 Milot VS Baker
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1#
Milot throws a low kick but Baker avoids it.#CL2#
Milot gets tackled into the cage by Baker. Baker maintains the clinch.
Milot is trying to break free.#BC2#
Baker breaks from the clinch.
Milot throws a low kick but it's checked well by Baker.#TD#
Milot shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Baker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Milot pushes down on Baker's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Milot in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Baker tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Milot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Duane Milot!

Event: UFF 5: Tsering vs Gunnarsson
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1##TD#
Mccann gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mccann is looking to stand back up but Clegane counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mccann.
Mccann looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#REVB#
Clegane is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mccann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clegane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clegane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Clegane in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mccann tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Clegane!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sandor Clegane!

Event: UFF 4: Michigan vs Reyes
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Fitzpatrick manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mitchell on his heels. He'll look to pass Mitchell's guard now, I'm sure.
Mitchell managing to control the position. #SUB#
Mitchell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fitzpatrick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Mitchell is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Fitzpatrick frees his head nicely. Oh but Mitchell has switched to an armbar! Fitzpatrick is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Retard Mitchell!

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

#R1#
Potts tries to clinch up but Daniels circles away and keeps his distance.
Daniels scores with a jab to the head. #CL2#
Potts rushes Daniels and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Potts has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Daniels regains guard immediately.

Daniels pushes Potts off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2#
Daniels gets tackled into the cage by Potts. Potts maintains the clinch.
Potts goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daniels prevents it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Potts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Potts misses with a takedown attempt - Daniels sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Daniels avoids the head kick by Potts. #CL#
Daniels drives through and clinches with Potts against the cage.
Potts stalling.
Daniels wants a takedown. #TD2#
Potts is trying to trip Daniels. He has hold of a leg but Daniels is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Potts persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Daniels manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Daniels wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Potts has him pressed against the cage.
Potts goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daniels prevents it.
Nathan Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melvin Potts.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Daniels drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daniels prevents a takedown attempt there. #T2#
Potts tries to pull guard but Daniels holds him up against the cage and eventually Potts drops back down to his feet.
Potts tries to score a body lock takedown but Daniels shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Potts pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniels wants to control from the top but Potts keeps moving.
Daniels postures up.
Potts looks winded!
Daniels is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Potts escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daniels gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Daniels is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daniels trying to control but Potts is working from the bottom.
Potts can't keep his opponent in guard - Daniels advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Daniels is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Daniels seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Potts is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nathan Daniels!

Event: UFF 2: Obama vs Grady
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Mccann manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thomas on his heels. He'll look to pass Thomas's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Mccann thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mccann is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Thomas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thomas has a closed guard, preventing Mccann from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mccann.
Thomas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Mccann trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thomas's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mccann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mccann manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mccann.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Thomas is looking for a sweep.
Thomas takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mccann wants to stand but Thomas is controlling his arm.#T2#
Mccann is looking to take a break and control but Thomas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thomas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mccann working away.
A lull in the action here as Mccann stalls from top position.
Thomas is not content to let Mccann control the position.
Mccann moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Mccann throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Thomas can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Thomas shoots in and bounces Mccann off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Thomas controlling from the top position. #T4#
Mccann 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.
Mccann controlling the position.
Mccann being controlled here, momentarily.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Mccann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mccann controls Thomas momentarily but Thomas frees himself.
Thomas wants to stand and escape but instead Mccann has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zaiden Mccann dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mccann swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas.
Mccann throws a counter combo.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Mccann closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thomas quickly recovers to half guard.
Thomas is not content to let Mccann control the position.
Mccann tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccann wants to take a breather but Thomas is having none of it. #T1##SUB2#
Mccann is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thomas is looking for a sweep. Mccann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Mccann has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Mccann lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mccann throwing strikes from guard but Thomas blocks nicely. #T2#
Mccann controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Mccann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mccann controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Mccann preventing the sweep.
Thomas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mccann manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Mccann thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Mccann is looking for a triangle but Thomas pushes his legs off easily.
Thomas controlling from the top position. #T4#
Mccann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thomas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mccann is looking to improve his position.
Thomas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thomas'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.
Mccann has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thomas is working away from the top position though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zaiden Mccann 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##CL#
Thomas clinches up against the cage.
Mccann is pressed up against the cage. Thomas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mccann down to the mat. Mccann avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Mccann closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Mccann works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mccann wanted to stand there but Thomas had control of the position.
Thomas pulls Mccann in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccann makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Mccann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thomas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thomas looking for a sweep. Not yet Thomas, not yet.
Mccann working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Thomas has his foot on Mccann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mccann works his way back into a safe position though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mccann pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thomas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Mccann closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mccann lands in his opponent's guard.
Mccann postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Mccann sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Mccann from controlling successfully.
Thomas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thomas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thomas tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Mccann trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mccann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mccann slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Thomas takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mccann controlling from side mount.
Thomas wants to control but Mccann postures up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Mccann wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thomas, who protects the arm well.
Mccann is looking to take a break and control but Thomas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
John Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaiden Mccann has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thomas regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zaiden Mccann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mccann 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zaiden Mccann!

Event: UFF 1: Michigan vs Licker
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1#
Fitzpatrick moves out of range of the strikes.
Sakuraba lands a really nice looking cross but Fitzpatrick seems unphased. #CUT2#It looks like Jason Fitzpatrick has been cut.
Sakuraba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fitzpatrick.
Sakuraba with the counter takedown but Fitzpatrick avoids it easily.
Sakuraba lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fitzpatrick takes a step back to recover.
Fitzpatrick throws a head kick but Sakuraba moves out of range.
Sakuraba is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzpatrick darts in looking for a takedown but Sakuraba gets double underhooks and turns Fitzpatrick into the ropes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sakuraba has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Sakuraba has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fitzpatrick clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
Sakuraba just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T1##SUB2#
Sakuraba has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Fitzpatrick is defending well but eventually Sakuraba manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Fitzpatrick has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Taisei Sakuraba!
Our winner, Taisei Sakuraba, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Splenden shoots in and bounces Machin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Machin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Splenden is aware though and is defending well.
Splenden lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Splenden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Splenden lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Machin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Splenden keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Machin's head.#ES#
Machin has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Splenden off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Machin dives in and grabs Splenden's left leg, looking for a takedown. Splenden pushes down on Machin's head and hops out.#TD2#
Splenden closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Machin to the mat! Machin manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Splenden distracts Machin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Splenden is looking to work some ground and pound but Machin has wrist control.
Splenden lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Splenden postures up in Machin's guard and throws a big left but Machin blocks it. #T1#
Splenden trying to control but Machin is working from the bottom.
Splenden postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Machin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Splenden's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Splenden postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Splenden must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Splenden landing with the ground and pound.
Splenden scoring with punches to the head and body.
Machin keeping moving, preventing Splenden from controlling successfully.
Splenden with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Splenden preventing the sweep.
Splenden scoring with punches to the head and body.
Splenden stands up over Machin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Splenden is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Splenden scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Splenden landing with the ground and pound.
Splenden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machin is keeping the position for now.
Splenden scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Machin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Splenden defends it easily.
Machin is breathing heavily.
Splenden stands and throws Machin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Splenden trying to control the position but Machin is working away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Splenden scoring with punches from side control.
Splenden scoring with punches and elbows.
Splenden lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Machin down. #T3#
Splenden working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Splenden landing strikes.
Splenden cracks Machin with a big right hand but Machin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Splenden lands a nice forearm strike.
Splenden works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Machin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Splenden scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Machin to see if he's OK.
Splenden trying to control the action but Machin is working from the bottom.
Splenden works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Machin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Splenden in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC2#Machin is rocked!
Splenden working the ground and pound. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Splenden looks up at the clock and then as Machin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Splenden smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Oh Machin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Splenden looking to control but instead Machin has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Machin seems to have got his legs back now.
Splenden working over Machin with some ground and pound. Machin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Splenden.
Splenden 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.
Splenden looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Splenden landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Splenden slips a nice elbow through Machin's hands, connecting with Machin's forehead.
Ground and pound from Splenden. #SUB#
Machin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Splenden tries to pass the half guard into mount. Machin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Splenden slips a nice elbow through Machin's hands, connecting with Machin's forehead.
Splenden wants to control but Machin is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alffa Splenden dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Splenden gets a double leg takedown into Machin's guard.
Machin keeping moving, preventing Splenden from controlling successfully.
Splenden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Splenden's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Splenden postures up and lands a big shot to Machin's brow.
Splenden advances to half guard.
Machin is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Splenden there.
Splenden winds up and cracks Machin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machin tries to get to full guard but Splenden has control of the leg.
Splenden tries to pass the half guard into mount. Machin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Splenden scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Splenden working Machin over with strikes.
Splenden looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Splenden lands strikes from half guard.
Splenden seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alffa Splenden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Splenden looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Splenden is nestled in close to Machin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Machin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Splenden is working away from the top position though.
Splenden winds up and cracks Machin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Splenden has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Machin is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T2#
Splenden lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Splenden has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Machin's face.
Splenden scoring with strikes but Machin is staying in there.
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!
Splenden pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Splenden lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Splenden with a couple of short strikes.
Splenden postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Machin bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Splenden and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alffa Splenden!
Alffa Splenden seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: QFC Tournament 1217 Round 1
Date: Feb 17, 2025

#R1#
Mccann shoots in but Yurchon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mccann walks into a stiff left hand from Yurchon.#CUT#It looks like Zaiden Mccann has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mccann.
Good standup being displayed there by Yurchon as he connects with a hook.
Yurchon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mccann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yurchon.
Yurchon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mccann on the side of the head.
Yurchon cracks Mccann on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Mccann falls backwards against the cage. Yurchon follows up with more strikes that drop Mccann to his knees. Yurchon keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Mccann! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeniy Yurchon!

Event: QFC Tournament 1216 Round 2
Date: Feb 13, 2025

#R1#
Machin shoots in for a double leg but Alter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Alter manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Machin on his heels. He'll look to pass Machin's guard now, I'm sure.
Alter lands a couple of elbows.
Alter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Alter with a nice head shot there.
Alter chips away with some ground and pound.
Alter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alter sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Alter with a nice head shot there.
Alter trying to control the position from guard on top but Machin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alter is in close to Machin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Machin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alter lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Alter postures up. #SUB#
Machin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alter chips away with some ground and pound.
Alter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alter connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Alter works over Machin with some ground and pound from guard.
Alter postures up and lands a big shot to Machin's brow.
Alter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Alter slips nicely into half guard.
Machin is breathing heavily.
Alter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alter is nestled in close to Machin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Alter perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3##SUB2#
Alter is working for a kimura but Machin is defending it quite comfortably.
Machin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alter scores with a couple of nice shots.
Alter lands with a punch from half guard.
Alter slips a nice elbow through Machin's hands, connecting with Machin's forehead.
Alter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Alter winds up and cracks Machin with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC2#Machin is rocked!
Machin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oh Machin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alter controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Alter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Machin seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Alter is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alter dominating with strikes here.
Alter lands a heavy elbow.
Alter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Machin is in a horrible position here. Alter smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Alter with the ground and pound from mount.
Alter scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Alter looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezra Alter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Alter closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Machin to the mat! Machin manages to get full guard.
Machin working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Alter drops back looking for a leg! Machin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Machin manages to kick Alter off! Alter jumps back into Machin's guard.
Alter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alter landing some decent shots from guard.
Machin can't keep his opponent in guard - Alter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Alter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Machin sees it coming and defends easily.
Machin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alter scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Alter trying to control the pace.
Machin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alter scores with a couple of nice shots.
Alter is nestled in close to Machin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Machin taking some punishment here, with Alter in his half guard.
Alter is nestled in close to Machin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ES#
Machin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Jack Machin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Alter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Machin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alter passes into half guard. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Alter seems to be working for a kimura but Machin defends the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ezra Alter has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alter lands a nice short elbow.
Alter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Alter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machin is just riding it out for now. Alter eventually gives up the hold.
Alter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alter passes to side control. #T3#
Alter cracks Machin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Machin is looking for a sweep.
Alter lands a decent elbow from side control.
Alter in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
A lull in the action here as Alter stalls from top position.
Machin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SUB2#
Alter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Machin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Alter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Machin taking punishment in the form of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee asks Alter politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Alter prefers to stall for the moment though.
Alter landing strikes.
Alter moves into full mount!
Machin is in a horrible position here. Alter smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Alter unloading with bombs!
Machin taking shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezra Alter 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##TD2#
Alter gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Alter is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alter controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Alter in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Machin tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Alter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ezra Alter!

Event: QFC Tournament 1216 Round 1
Date: Feb 12, 2025

#R1#
Machin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cobonski doesn't manage to clinch there - Machin circles away.
Cobonski throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cobonski is defended easily by Machin.
Cobonski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cobonski misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobonski tries for a takedown but Machin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jack Machin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tristin Cobonski.
Cobonski tries to clinch up but Machin circles away and keeps his distance.
Machin tries to counter with a takedown but Cobonski is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Machin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Machin pulls guard.
Machin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cobonski manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Cobonski working for submissions but it's allowed Machin to get to half guard.
Machin controlling the pace.
Cobonski is trying to get back to full guard.
Machin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Machin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cobonski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cobonski tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cobonski tries to get to full guard but Machin has control of the leg.
Machin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Machin content just to control the position here.
Machin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cobonski for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Machin avoids the attempt from Cobonski to control.
Machin controlling the pace for now.
Machin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cobonski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Machin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cobonski because Machin loaded up on that one.
Machin avoids the attempt from Cobonski to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cobonski has given up his back here.
Machin has good solid back control here. #T4##SUB#
Machin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cobonski is defending well though. Machin let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Machin looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Cobonski showing good submission defense here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cobonski trying to control but not successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Machin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Machin shoots in and drives through. Cobonski sprawls well.
Cobonski fails with a takedown attempt.
Machin swats away the attempt to clinch by Cobonski.
Cobonski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cobonski closes the distance and clinches up with Machin, looking for a takedown. Cobonski pushes Machin against the cage but Machin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jack Machin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tristin Cobonski.
Cobonski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Machin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cobonski circles away quickly and effectively.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cobonski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machin tries for a takedown but Cobonski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cobonski is defended easily by Machin.#T1#
Machin feints a jab promting Cobonski to slip. Machin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cobonski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Machin shoots in looking for a takedown but Cobonski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cobonski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cobonski moves in looking to clinch but Machin pushes him off.
Cobonski blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Machin clinches up with Cobonski and pushes him back against the cage.
Cobonski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machin smiles and moves away.
Cobonski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobonski.
Machin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cobonski can do to turn this around?
Machin shoots in looking for a takedown. Cobonski tries to sprawl out of it but Machin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cobonski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Cobonski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Machin sprawls well. Machin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cobonski gets slowly back to his feet.
Cobonski tries to move into range but Machin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cobonski tries to clinch but Machin moves out of range.
Machin is looking to counter the offense by Cobonski and move into the clinch.
Cobonski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cobonski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Machin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cobonski stalls.
Cobonski has Machin pushed against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Cobonski breaks the clinch.
Machin leaves Cobonski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Cobonski looks to move away, Machin throws a big counter combo but Cobonski just gets out of the way.
Machin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cobonski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machin somewhat.
Cobonski stuffs the takedown attempt from Machin. Machin gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Machin. No joy for Cobonski on that attempt.
Machin shoots in looking for a takedown but Cobonski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cobonski darts in looking for a takedown but Machin gets double underhooks and turns Cobonski into the cage. #T4#
Cobonski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Machin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cobonski stuffs the takedown attempt from Machin. Machin gets slowly back to his feet.
Machin throws a head kick but Cobonski moves out of range.
Cobonski dives in and grabs Machin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machin pushes down on Cobonski's head and hops out.
Machin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Machin shoots in for a takedown but Cobonski shows good takedown defense.
Cobonski unleashes a big counter combination but Machin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cobonski throws a sloppy head kick and Machin moves out of range easily.
Machin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machin wants it to stay on the feet.
Machin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cobonski falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Machin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cobonski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cobonski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Machin dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cobonski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cobonski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Machin counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Machin.
Cobonski tries to counter with a clinch but Machin shakes him off and moves away.
Machin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cobonski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Machin sprawls well. Machin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cobonski gets slowly back to his feet.
Jack Machin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tristin Cobonski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cobonski moves in looking to clinch but Machin pushes him off.#T1#
Cobonski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Machin is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Cobonski. No joy for Machin on that attempt.
Machin fails to land the takedown.
Cobonski keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Cobonski gets a clinch.
Machin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cobonski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cobonski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cobonski keeps the fight on the outside.
Jack Machin is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Cobonski looking to score a takedown here. Machin is defending well but Cobonski drives through and ends up in Machin's guard.

Machin scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T2##TD2#
Cobonski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Machin throws Cobonski to one side and escapes!
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!
Machin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cobonski throws a series of punches but Machin avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Machin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Cobonski jumps guard and drags Machin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cobonski being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Machin stops Cobonski from standing up.
Machin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cobonski 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.
Machin slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Machin is trying to work for a kimura but Cobonski is defending well.
Cobonski wants to improve his position but Machin is controlling well.
Machin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Machin is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cobonski can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Tristin Cobonski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Machin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cobonski tries to strike from the bottom but he's left himself exposed and Machin has taken his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Machin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Machin 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight for Jack Machin!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Jack Machin!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Jack Machin!

Jack Machin wins by unanimous decision!

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