Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2025

#R1#
Zionovic wants to clinch up but Huffer keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Huffer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Huffer showed some decent athleticism there.
Huffer content to control rather than advance.
Huffer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huffer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zionovic gets full guard.#T1#
Huffer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Huffer'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.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Huffer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zionovic's guard.
Huffer is stalling in the full guard.
Huffer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Huffer landing with the ground and pound.
Huffer content to stall in guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Zionovic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Huffer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huffer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Huffer landing some decent shots from guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huffer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Twell Huffer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Huffer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zionovic but Zionovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Zionovic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Huffer sprawls well initially but Zionovic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Huffer gets full guard.
Huffer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Huffer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zionovic manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Huffer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Zionovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zionovic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Huffer controls the pace.
Huffer forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Huffer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Huffer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zionovic for as long as he can get away with.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Huffer.
Huffer continues to stall.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
More hug and hope from Huffer.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Zionovic throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Huffer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zionovic is in Huffer's guard.
Huffer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Huffer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3##T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Huffer continues to hold on tight.
Huffer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zionovic can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zionovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Huffer is working away from the top position though.
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 Twell Huffer will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Huffer drives through with a takedown into Zionovic's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Huffer with a nice head shot there.
Huffer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Huffer throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huffer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zionovic is wriggling around but Huffer manages to pass to half guard. #T1#
Zionovic trying to control but Huffer postures up.
Huffer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Twell Huffer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Huffer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Huffer lands in his opponent's guard.
Huffer controlling from the top position. #T3#
Huffer pushes down on Zionovic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Huffer is controlling the pace.
Huffer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Huffer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Huffer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Huffer not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Twell Huffer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Huffer, 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2025

#R1#
Villegas swings for the body but Hoffmann moves out of range.
Villegas avoids the body shot from Hoffmann.
Hoffmann wants to clinch
and Villegas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoffmann tries to clinch but Villegas is having none of it.
Hoffmann throws a body kick that misses
enabling Villegas to counter with a crisp jab.
Villegas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hoffmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Villegas.
Villegas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Villegas misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Hoffmann clinches up against the cage.
Hoffmann tries a body shot but Villegas blocks it.
Villegas lands an uppercut.
Hoffmann tries to land knees in the clinch but Villegas avoids the damage to the body.
Hoffmann looking to throw knees to the head but Villegas is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Villegas. #TD#
Hoffmann is fighting off a takedown attempt but Villegas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hoffmann to the mat. Hoffmann regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Villegas preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hoffmann is on top in guard. #REVB#
Hoffmann lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Villegas 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.
Hoffmann engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hoffmann forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Villegas actively working from the bottom here.
Hoffmann is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hoffmann takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Hoffmann takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Villegas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hoffmann takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Villegas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoffmann pulls his head out easily.
Villegas is looking to improve his position.
Hoffmann controlling the action here.
Hoffmann is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Villegas is looking for a sweep. Hoffmann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Hoffmann is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Villegas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Villegas tries to get out of the position.
Villegas tries to roll over but Hoffmann keeps him under control.#T3#
Hoffmann lands strikes from half guard.
Hoffmann perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hoffmann's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Hoffmann.
Hoffmann is nestled in close to Villegas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hoffmann has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Villegas tries to roll over but Hoffmann keeps him under control.
Hoffmann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoffmann is continuing to stall.
Villegas is looking for a sweep. Hoffmann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hoffmann is taking a breather. Villegas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
Hoffmann with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Villegas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hoffmann perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The adventures of Hoffmann the control monster continue. Boring.
Villegas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Villegas wants to sweep but no luck.
Hoffmann showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leon Hoffmann will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Hoffmann. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Villegas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hoffmann throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Hoffmann has taken the fight to the clinch.
Villegas lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Villegas.
Hoffmann misses with some punches.
Hoffmann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoffmann misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Villegas has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hoffmann is trying to keep an underhook but Villegas manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hoffmann on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hoffmann moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Villegas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Villegas scoring with some ground and pound.
Hoffmann lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Villegas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hoffmann controls the pace.
Hoffmann keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Villegas's head.
Villegas wants to sweep here but Hoffmann controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Villegas is looking for a triangle but Hoffmann pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1##SUB#
Villegas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hoffmann won't allow Villegas to sweep him here.
Hoffmann looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Villegas looking for a sweep. Not yet Villegas, not yet.
Villegas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hoffmann controls the pace.
Hoffmann scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hoffmann slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hoffmann remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2#
Villegas tries to bench press Hoffmann off him but Hoffmann keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Hoffmann stalls from top position.
Villegas throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Hoffmann is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3#
Villegas takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hoffmann lands some shots froms side control.
Hoffmann is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Villegas will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hoffmann gets to mount! Villegas was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Villegas can't escape the position.
Hoffmann takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Villegas working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Villegas is bucking up trying to escape but Hoffmann cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hoffmann sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Leon Hoffmann has got the better of the ground game so far.
Villegas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hoffmann looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Hoffmann with good strikes from the mount here!
Hoffmann lands a big shot there that rocks Villegas but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hoffmann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoffmann controlling from mount.
Hoffmann prevents Villegas from getting the reversal.
Hoffmann looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Hoffmann 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Hoffmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Villegas throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoffmann.
Hoffmann throws a right and a left that Villegas avoids nicely.
Villegas lands a glancing blow to the side of Hoffmann's head.
Nice straight punches there by Villegas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Villegas.
Villegas slips a jab and a cross from Hoffmann.
Hoffmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Villegas throws out the jab.
Hoffmann throws a hook but Villegas blocks it.
Hoffmann looks to land a combination but Villegas avoids it well.
Hoffmann throws a sloppy head kick
and Hoffmann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Layne Villegas is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoffmann defending well as Villegas loads up on a big left hand.
Hoffmann misses with a body punch
and Villegas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoffmann thinking.
Villegas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoffmann misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hoffmann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leon Hoffmann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoffmann tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Villegas to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Villegas as he connects with a hook.
Villegas cracks Hoffmann with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hoffmann fails with an attempt to clinch.
Villegas is looking to counter punch.
Villegas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Villegas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hoffmann tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Villegas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Hoffmann closes the distance and clinches.
Hoffmann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Villegas lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD#
Villegas is trying to trip Hoffmann. He has hold of a leg but Hoffmann is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Villegas persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hoffmann bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Villegas's guard. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoffmann sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hoffmann won't allow Villegas to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hoffmann's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Hoffmann avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Hoffmann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Villegas has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hoffmann has passed into side control.
Villegas is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Villegas's face as Hoffmann controls the position. #T3#
Villegas is trying to get back to half guard.
Hoffmann works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hoffmann advances to full mount.
Villegas working to try and regain half guard.
Hoffmann controlling the position easily from mount.
Hoffmann prevents Villegas from getting the reversal.#T4#
Hoffmann controlling the position easily from mount.
Villegas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hoffmann tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Villegas is desperately trying to improve his position but Hoffmann has a good base and remains in mount.
Hoffmann controlling from the full mount.
Hoffmann is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Villegas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Layne Villegas.
I think Hoffmann has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2025

#R1#
Velasquez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gruber is able to avoid easily.#TD2#
Velasquez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gruber manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gruber with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gruber is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gruber stalling.
Gruber takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gruber slows the pace down in half guard.
Gruber lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gruber content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Gruber scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Velasquez taking some punishment here, with Gruber in his half guard.
Gruber is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC#Velasquez is rocked!
Gruber unloads with some huge strikes here! Velasquez is out! Gruber wins by brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Franz Gruber!
A very excited looking Franz Gruber made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2025

#R1#
Bosnic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bosnic looks winded!#TD#
Gruber throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bosnic was covering up waiting for the punch and Gruber finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bosnic wants to get back to his feet but Gruber passes into half guard. #REVB#
Gruber performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Gruber is nestled in close to Bosnic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gruber stalling.
Gruber has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gruber seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bosnic for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Gruber closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bosnic did well to prevent Gruber getting side control.#T3#
Gruber controlling the action here.
Gruber continues to stall.
Ground and pound from Gruber.
Gruber is controlling the pace.
Gruber slips a nice elbow through Bosnic's hands, connecting with Bosnic's forehead.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gruber controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gruber.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Franz Gruber dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Gruber shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bosnic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bosnic bucks up and tries to throw Gruber off but instead Gruber has got his back!
Bosnic is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gruber off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Bosnic is trapped and Gruber is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Gruber controls the position.
Gruber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bosnic can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
We've been informed that Bosnic has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bosnic grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gruber lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Bosnic.
Gruber controls the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gruber continues to hold on tight.#T3#
Bosnic covers up after that shot from Gruber.
Gruber keeps control of the position easily here as Bosnic tries to buck him off. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee is taking a good look at Bosnic as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Gruber!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Gruber lands strikes to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gruber controlling the positon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Franz Gruber dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Gruber gets the takedown into side control.
Gruber in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Bosnic's face as Gruber controls the position.
Franz Gruber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Gruber scoring with punches from side control.
Gruber is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gruber has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bosnic!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gruber scoring with strikes but Bosnic is staying in there.
Gruber controlling the pace for now.
Gruber lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bosnic hang on?#T3#
Gruber looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gruber working Bosnic over with strikes here.
Gruber controlling the position easily from mount.
Gruber landing punches. #T4#
Gruber controlling his opponent.
BOOM! Gruber connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gruber looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Franz Gruber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gruber 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franz Gruber!
During a confident post fight interview, Franz Gruber thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Emir Bosnic spoke after the fight, saying 'Its not the same. I want it to be but Its not.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2025

#R1#
Gruber avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gruber appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gruber is breathing heavily.#TD#
Gruber darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Velasquez trying to control here.
Gruber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Velasquez tries to roll over but Gruber keeps him under control.
Gruber scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Velasquez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Velasquez trying to control from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Velasquez looking for submissions off his back.
Gruber keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gruber prevents Velasquez from standing back up.
Gruber not doing much here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Velasquez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gruber works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gruber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Velasquez manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Gruber looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2##T3#
Velasquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Velasquez, not yet.
Gruber stays in close to Velasquez's body and controls the position.
Gruber is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Velasquez being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Gruber drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gruber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.

Franz Gruber dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Gruber shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gruber was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gruber throws a strike aimed at the side of Velasquez's head but Velasquez avoids it well.
Velasquez is looking to regain half guard here but Gruber keeps moving and retains side control.
Velasquez wants to control but Gruber postures up.
Velasquez is trying to improve his position.
Gruber remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruber'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.#T1#
Gruber lands some shots froms side control.
Velasquez tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Gruber easily slips into full mount!
Gruber controlling from the full mount.
Further stalling from Gruber.#T2#
Gruber in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Velasquez is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Gruber tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Gruber is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T3#
Velasquez is bucking up trying to escape but Gruber cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gruber controlling from the full mount.
Gruber lands a big shot there that rocks Velasquez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gruber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Velasquez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gruber controlling the position easily from mount.
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.

Franz Gruber dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Gruber shoots in and bounces Velasquez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Velasquez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gruber doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gruber manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gruber slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Velasquez trying to keep a closed guard but Gruber is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Gruber controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gruber has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Velasquez wants to control but Gruber passes easily into half guard.
Gruber is controlling the pace. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Gruber scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gruber keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gruber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velasquez can do to turn this around?
Gruber slips a nice elbow through Velasquez's hands, connecting with Velasquez's forehead.
Gruber lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gruber is controlling the pace. #T3##T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice strikes from Gruber there.
Velasquez trying to control but Gruber postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gruber keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kellen Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Gruber shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Velasquez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Velasquez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franz Gruber!
Franz Gruber thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2025

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Hoffmann or perhaps it was just good defense by Villegas, which made it look bad.
Villegas throws a hook but Hoffmann blocks it.
Villegas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoffmann shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Villegas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leon Hoffmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoffmann takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hoffmann gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Villegas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Hoffmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoffmann drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hoffmann tries for a takedown but Villegas circles away easily
enabling Villegas to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffmann shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Villegas sprawls well. Villegas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hoffmann gets slowly back to his feet.
Hoffmann takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Hoffmann tries for a takedown but Villegas circles away easily
and Hoffmann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoffmann misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Villegas to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoffmann with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Villegas counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoffmann is defended easily by Villegas.
Hoffmann shoots and misses
and Villegas counters with a straight right hand.
Hoffmann shoots in for a double leg but Villegas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Villegas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hoffmann with a poor takedown
and Villegas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Villegas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hoffmann tries for a takedown but Villegas circles away easily
and Villegas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Villegas looks to land a right hand but Hoffmann moved out of range.
Hoffmann misses with a takedown
and Villegas counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Hoffmann with a poor takedown
and Villegas counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoffmann shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Villegas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Villegas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Villegas slaps away a takedown attempt from Hoffmann, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Villegas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hoffmann shoots and misses
enabling Villegas to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoffmann with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Villegas to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoffmann is breathing heavily.
Nice jab there from Villegas.
Villegas lands with an overhand left.
Hoffmann misses with a takedown attempt
and Villegas counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Hoffmann is rocked!
Hoffmann tries for a takedown but Villegas circles away easily
and Villegas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oh Hoffmann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Villegas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hoffmann misses with a takedown
and Villegas counters with a crisp right that sends Hoffmann to the canvas! Villegas follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Layne Villegas!
Layne Villegas thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2025

#R1#
Delaghomba throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#It looks like Franz Gruber has been cut.
Gruber fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Gruber gets a takedown into half guard.
Delaghomba is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gruber seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Delaghomba controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruber performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gruber is thwarting Delaghomba's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Delaghomba tries to roll over but Gruber keeps him under control.
Gruber takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gruber seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Delaghomba for as long as he can get away with.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Delaghomba keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gruber is taking a breather. Delaghomba says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gruber shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gruber drops his hands momentarily and Delaghomba takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice cross by Delaghomba.
A jab from Delaghomba does it's job there.
Gruber is trying hard to land a takedown here. Delaghomba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franz Gruber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gruber shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Delaghomba pinned against the cage. Delaghomba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Delaghomba catches Gruber with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Delaghomba shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gruber eats them both and turns towards Delaghomba to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Delaghomba scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gruber misses with a takedown attempt - Delaghomba sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Gruber is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Delaghomba's half guard.
Gruber with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Delaghomba keeping control of the position. #T3#
Gruber trying to control from half guard but Delaghomba is working away.
Delaghomba tries to get to full guard but Gruber has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gruber performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gruber'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.
Delaghomba is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Delaghomba wants to control but Gruber is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gruber working Delaghomba over with strikes.
Delaghomba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gruber.
Gruber trying to control the action but Delaghomba is working from the bottom.
Gruber content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Delaghomba is pressing down on Gruber's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gruber trying to control but Delaghomba is working from the bottom.
Gruber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biete Delaghomba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franz Gruber's cut.
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#
Delaghomba scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
An inside leg kick lands from Delaghomba.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gruber.
Biete Delaghomba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot by Delaghomba.
Gruber misses with a takedown attempt - Delaghomba sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Delaghomba is looking to slow Gruber down with leg kicks.
Delaghomba pushes Gruber away with a front kick.
Franz Gruber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gruber has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franz Gruber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delaghomba throws a head kick but Gruber moves out of range.
Delaghomba has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gruber on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Delaghomba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gruber drops down looking for a counter takedown but Delaghomba sprawls and moves away.
Delaghomba throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gruber takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gruber with a lazy takedown attempt
and Delaghomba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Delaghomba scores with a spinning back kick!#T1##TD#
Gruber dives in and scores a takedown into Delaghomba's guard.
Gruber is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Delaghomba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gruber manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Gruber 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.
Gruber trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Delaghomba slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Franz Gruber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gruber 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.#T2#
Delaghomba sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gruber looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Delaghomba puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Delaghomba content to control rather than advance.
Gruber is looking for a sweep. Delaghomba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Delaghomba thows a huge punch but Gruber dodges it nicely.
Delaghomba not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gruber tries to roll over but Delaghomba keeps him under control.
Gruber blocking the ground and pound attempt from Delaghomba.
Delaghomba throwing shots but Gruber is blocking nicely.
Delaghomba sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gruber defending well though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gruber manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gruber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Delaghomba is one step ahead there.
Gruber keeping moving, preventing Delaghomba from controlling successfully.
Gruber 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.#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gruber is on top in guard. #REVR#
Delaghomba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Delaghomba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gruber controlling from the top position.
Gruber working some strikes from top position.
Delaghomba controlling Gruber's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biete Delaghomba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Franz Gruber's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Gruber or perhaps it was just good defense by Delaghomba, which made it look bad.
A nice combination there by Delaghomba.
Delaghomba stuffs the takedown attempt from Gruber. Gruber gets slowly back to his feet.
Delaghomba lands a right hook to the body.
Delaghomba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Gruber shoots in and gets a takedown into Delaghomba's guard.
Delaghomba keeping moving, preventing Gruber from controlling successfully.
Gruber slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruber wants to control from the top but Delaghomba keeps moving. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Delaghomba holds on and takes a little breather.
Gruber trying to control but Delaghomba is working from the bottom.
Gruber is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Delaghomba 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Gruber changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Delaghomba looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gruber postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gruber wants to control but Delaghomba is keeping him busy. #T2#
Delaghomba is looking to regain half guard here but Gruber keeps moving and retains side control.
Gruber taking a breather here. #T3#
Gruber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Delaghomba keeps working.
Delaghomba tries to buck Gruber off but Gruber is having none of it.
Gruber staying calm.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Biete Delaghomba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Delaghomba scores with a nice head shot.
Gruber shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franz Gruber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delaghomba stuffs the takedown.
Delaghomba throws a nice head kick!
Gruber shoots in for a takedown but Delaghomba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gruber takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Delaghomba.
Delaghomba scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Delaghomba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Delaghomba lands a head kick. Gruber smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gruber misses with a takedown attempt
and Delaghomba counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Franz Gruber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gruber fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gruber shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Delaghomba counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Biete Delaghomba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Delaghomba 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biete Delaghomba!
Our winner, Biete Delaghomba, 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: Apr 04, 2025

#R1#
Huffer dives in and grabs Cauna's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cauna pushes down on Huffer's head and hops out.
Cauna lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Twell Huffer has been cut.
Huffer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cauna is fending him off so far but Huffer persists. Nope, Cauna circles away and we're back to standing.
Cauna takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Huffer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cauna avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twell Huffer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cauna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Huffer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Twell Huffer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cauna displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Huffer.
Huffer misses with a takedown attempt
and Cauna counters with a stiff right hand.
Cauna thows a left - swing and a miss!
Huffer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cauna sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Huffer dives in for a single leg takedown but Cauna sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A nice side step and Cauna releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cauna lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huffer blocks a body shot from Cauna.
Huffer blocks a body shot from Cauna.
Huffer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short body shot lands from Cauna as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Cauna tries a body shot but Huffer blocks it.
Huffer goes for a takedown attempt but Cauna pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Cauna as Huffer shoots in.
Huffer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Huffer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cauna quickly recovers to half guard.
Huffer is taking a breather. Cauna says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Huffer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Huffer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huffer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Huffer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cauna's head.
Huffer controlling the pace.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Huffer.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD#
Huffer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Huffer lands in his opponent's guard.
Cauna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huffer lands a couple of digs.
Huffer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Huffer continues to hold on tight.
Huffer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Huffer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Huffer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Huffer throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Huffer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huffer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Huffer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Huffer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cauna works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Huffer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dario Cauna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Twell Huffer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cauna throws out a loose jab but Huffer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Cauna as Huffer shoots in.
Cauna swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cauna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cauna loads up on a big right hand but Huffer slips the punch.
Huffer ducks under a wild hook from Cauna.
Huffer has his takedown stuffed
and Cauna counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Huffer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cauna on his heels. He'll look to pass Cauna's guard now, I'm sure.
Huffer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Huffer advances position into side control!
Huffer is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cauna will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Huffer in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Huffer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Huffer is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Huffer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cauna for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cauna can do anything to dispel that myth.
Huffer looks up at the clock and then as Cauna takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Huffer smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Huffer in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Cauna is breathing heavily.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Huffer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dario Cauna seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Huffer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cauna circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twell Huffer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huffer shoots for a takedown but Cauna saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Huffer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cauna sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cauna. Huffer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Twell Huffer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Huffer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Huffer defending well as Cauna loads up on a big left hand.
Cauna displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Huffer.
Huffer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cauna pinned against the cage. Cauna gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Huffer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huffer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cauna stuffs the takedown attempt from Huffer. Huffer gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dario Cauna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Twell Huffer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Cauna tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Huffer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Huffer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cauna's waist but Cauna gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Huffer off to one side.
Cauna might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cauna stuffs the takedown.
Huffer shoots for a takedown but Cauna saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twell Huffer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huffer fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Cauna holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cauna stops a takedown attempt from Huffer.
Cauna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Cauna on the inside.
Huffer wants a takedown but no success here.
Cauna prevents the takedown attempt.
Cauna is leaning against Huffer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cauna lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huffer keeps control of Cauna as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cauna stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Huffer prevents a body shot from Cauna.
Cauna tries to work over Huffer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Huffer wants to take the fight to the mat but Cauna manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cauna struggles to land a body shot inside as Huffer controls his hands. #T1#
Cauna tries a body shot but Huffer blocks it.
Huffer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cauna fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Huffer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Cauna clinches up with Huffer and pushes him back against the cage.
Cauna pushes Huffer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cauna misses with a body punch.
Huffer is working for takedown but Cauna is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cauna presses Huffer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Cauna.
Good body shot from Cauna.
A hook to the body from Cauna.
Cauna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cauna.
Good body shot from Cauna.
Nice body punch from Cauna - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Cauna.
A right handed body shot lands from Cauna.
Cauna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Huffer backwards.
Cauna lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Huffer.#T2#
Cauna is trying to push Huffer away but Huffer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from Cauna.
Dario Cauna seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cauna digs a right hand into Huffer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Huffer's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cauna scores with a hook to the body.
Cauna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Huffer backwards.
Cauna tries a body shot but Huffer blocks it.
Huffer prevents a body shot from Cauna.
Huffer goes for a takedown attempt but Cauna pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A jab from Cauna does it's job there.
Huffer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cauna lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Cauna rushes Huffer and presses him up against the cage.
Cauna digs a right hand underneath Huffer's ribcage. Huffer let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Huffer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cauna gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Huffer blocks a body shot from Cauna.
Cauna working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cauna misses with a punch to the body.
Cauna lands a left hand that snaps the head of Huffer backwards.
Cauna misses with a punch to the body.
Cauna lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Huffer.
Huffer goes for a takedown attempt but Cauna pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cauna lands a glancing blow to the side of Huffer's head.
Cauna lands with a straight right. Huffer didn't see that one coming.
Huffer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Huffer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cauna swivels and escapes.
A little jabbing left from Cauna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cauna tests Huffer's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Cauna.#CL2#
Cauna clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cauna can't find room to land a body shot as Huffer controls the action.
Cauna gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Huffer.
Huffer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cauna is defending well.
Huffer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cauna is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cauna lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Huffer backwards.
Huffer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cauna fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Huffer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cauna as he avoids it easily.
Huffer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cauna moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cauna stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Huffer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Twell Huffer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dario Cauna is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cauna slaps away a takedown attempt from Huffer, before circling back to the center of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dario Cauna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cauna 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dario Cauna!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2025

#R1#
Hoffmann misses with a takedown attempt - Coetzee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hoffmann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Coetzee circles away.#TD#
Hoffmann gets the takedown into side control.
Coetzee is looking to regain half guard here but Hoffmann keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coetzee keeps trying to improve his position.
Hoffmann controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffmann has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Coetzee is trying to get back to half guard.
Hoffmann controls the position.
Coetzee is looking to regain half guard here but Hoffmann keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coetzee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hoffmann wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hoffmann in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Coetzee is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hoffmann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coetzee keeps working.
Coetzee tries to buck Hoffmann off but Hoffmann is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
Coetzee tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hoffmann presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Coetzee throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hoffmann. What's that going to do exactly?
Coetzee is desperately trying to improve his position but Hoffmann has a good base and remains in mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Coetzee can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hoffmann with good strikes from the mount here!
Hoffmann controlling from the full mount.
Hoffmann with a couple of short strikes.
Coetzee regains half guard.#T3#
Coetzee landing rabbit punches to the side of Hoffmann's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Coetzee is trying to get back to full guard.
Coetzee is still trying to improve position.
Hoffmann takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hoffmann seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Coetzee for as long as he can get away with.
Hoffmann'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.
Coetzee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Coetzee 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.
Coetzee looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hoffmann puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
Hoffmann is controlling the pace.
Coetzee wants to improve his position but Hoffmann is controlling well.
Hoffmann seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Coetzee tries to get to full guard but Hoffmann has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoffmann trying to control the pace.
Hoffmann is looking to take a break and control but Coetzee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Hoffmann 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##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Coetzee.
Hoffmann is trying to get back to half guard.
Hoffmann gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hoffmann is looking for a sweep. Coetzee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hoffmann moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Leon Hoffmann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Coetzee lands a couple of elbows.
Hoffmann wants to sweep but no luck.
Hoffmann is working hard here to advance position.
Coetzee is working Hoffmann over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffmann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Coetzee scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hoffmann lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hoffmann won't allow Coetzee to sweep him here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coetzee wants to hit a sweep here but Hoffmann passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Coetzee there!
Hoffmann sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Coetzee working to try and regain half guard.
Hoffmann controlling his opponent.
Coetzee is looking to improve his position but Hoffmann isn't that keen on the idea.
Hoffmann wants to control the pace but Coetzee is squirming around nicely.
Hoffmann content just to control the position here.
Hoffmann wants to control the pace but Coetzee is squirming around nicely.
Coetzee tries to reverse the position but Hoffmann maintains control.#T2#
Hoffmann lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Coetzee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Coetzee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hoffmann sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hoffmann prevents Coetzee from getting the reversal.
Hoffmann controlling his opponent.
Coetzee is looking to improve his position but Hoffmann isn't that keen on the idea.
Hoffmann controlling the position easily from mount.
Coetzee is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
Hoffmann trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hoffmann takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hoffmann continues to stall.#T4#
Coetzee can't escape the position.
Hoffmann scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Coetzee?
Coetzee is looking to improve his position but Hoffmann isn't that keen on the idea.
Hoffmann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coetzee can do to turn this around?
Hoffmann tries to control but Coetzee wriggling away.
Coetzee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hoffmann has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Coetzee's face.
Hoffmann takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Coetzee is trying to escape the mount.
Hoffmann scoring with strikes but Coetzee is staying in there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Hoffmann dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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##TD2#
Coetzee shoots in and bounces Hoffmann off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hoffmann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coetzee manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Coetzee wants to sweep but no luck.
Coetzee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hoffmann bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Coetzee's guard. #REVR#
Coetzee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hoffmann is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hoffmann stopping the sweep attempt from Coetzee.
Hoffmann is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hoffmann wants to control from the top but Coetzee keeps moving. #T1#
Hoffmann controlling from the top position.
Coetzee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hoffmann controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hoffmann stands up over Coetzee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hoffmann is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hoffmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Coetzee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoffmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coetzee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hoffmann works over Coetzee with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Coetzee working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hoffmann has passed into half guard!
Hoffmann not doing much here. #T2#
Coetzee is looking to improve his position.
Hoffmann is controlling the pace.
Hoffmann prevents Coetzee from improving his position.
Hoffmann working Coetzee over with strikes.
Coetzee wants to improve his position but Hoffmann is controlling well.
Hoffmann is nestled in close to Coetzee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Coetzee is refusing to be controlled, as Hoffmann sits in half guard.
Hoffmann is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Coetzee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Coetzee wants to sweep here but Hoffmann controlling him for the moment.
Hoffmann 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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hoffmann.
Coetzee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hoffmann engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Coetzee wants to sweep but no luck.
Coetzee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hoffmann controls the pace.
More hug and hope from Hoffmann.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hoffmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Coetzee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoffmann landing some decent shots from guard.
Coetzee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hoffmann's guard. #REVB#
Coetzee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hoffmann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hoffmann strikes from his own guard.
Coetzee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coetzee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Coetzee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Coetzee working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Coetzee postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coetzee is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoffmann has wrist control.
Hoffmann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hoffmann is on top in guard. #REVR#
Willem Coetzee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coetzee wants to sweep here but Hoffmann controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Willem Coetzee.
I think Hoffmann 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2025

#R1#
Velasquez moves forwards but Kaikoa connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Kellen Velasquez has been cut.
Kaikoa connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Velasquez tumbling to the canvas! Kaikoa pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Velasquez was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kaiki Kaikoa!
A very excited looking Kaiki Kaikoa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Pichler misses with a takedown attempt - Yoshida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yoshida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yoshida wants it to stay on the feet.
Pichler shoots in but Yoshida avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yoshida looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Pichler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoshida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yoshida wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Pichler shoots in and bounces Yoshida off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pichler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yoshida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yoshida manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pichler manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Yoshida passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pichler is working to avoid the ground and pound but Yoshida connects with a decent elbow.
Yoshida landing a few strikes.
Yoshida connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pichler some visible discomfort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pichler takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Yoshida landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Yoshida working the body and head with strikes. #T1#
Pichler sneaks back into half guard.
Yoshida lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pichler tries to roll over but Yoshida keeps him under control.
Pichler taking some punishment here, with Yoshida in his half guard.
Yoshida is nestled in close to Pichler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pichler is trying to get back to full guard.
Pichler misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Yoshida working Pichler over with strikes.
Pichler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pichler wants to sweep here but Yoshida controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pichler trying to strike off his back.
Yoshida connects with a couple of short punches.
Yoshida keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pichler's head.
Yoshida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yoshida postures up and lands a big shot to Pichler's brow. #T2#
Pichler wants to sweep but no luck.
Pichler throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Pichler looking for a sweep. Not yet Pichler, not yet.
Yoshida pushing down on Pichler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yoshida is nestled in close to Pichler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pichler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pichler looking for a sweep. Not yet Pichler, not yet.
Yoshida postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pichler looking for a sweep. Not yet Pichler, not yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Yoshida postures up and lands a big shot to Pichler's brow.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pichler is on top in guard. #REVR#
Yoshida bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pichler's guard. #REVB#
Yoshida working some strikes from top position.
Yoshida preventing the sweep.
Yoshida passes Pichler's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Pichler wants to get back to full guard.
Pichler gets back to full guard.
Yoshida lands a couple of elbows.
Yoshida is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yoshida chips away with some ground and pound.
Yoshida chips away with some ground and pound.
Yoshida won't allow Pichler to sweep him here.
Pichler is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pichler is on top in guard. #REVR#
Pichler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yoshida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pichler is one step ahead there.
Yoshida is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Pichler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yoshida prevents Pichler from improving his position.
Yoshida landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pichler tries to roll over but Yoshida keeps him under control.
Yoshida winds up and cracks Pichler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pichler is looking for a sweep. Yoshida is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yoshida is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pichler gets back to full guard.
Yoshida advances to half guard.
Pichler wants to get back to full guard.
Yoshida is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyo Yoshida dominated that 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.#R2##TD2#
Yoshida shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Yoshida was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Yoshida working the ground and pound from side control.
Yoshida works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#ROC2#Pichler is rocked!
Pichler takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Oh Pichler is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yoshida scores with punches from side control.
Yoshida lands a strong strike to the head of Pichler. That's dazed him! Yoshida looking to finish here. Pichler is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Yoshida lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyo Yoshida!
Lyo Yoshida decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
Plant with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Plant stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Plant wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Gruber shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Plant working a defensive guard here.
Gruber's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gruber stands up over Plant, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruber passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Plant is looking to get back to his feet here but Gruber is keeping cool and he's managed to take Plant's back.
Gruber biding his time, looking for the opening.
Gruber seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Plant for as long as he can get away with.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Gruber.
Gruber controlling from the back.#T2#
Gruber has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Plant.
Plant is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gruber off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Gruber trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Plant doesn't escape.
Gruber scores with punches and elbows.
Gruber has good solid back control here. #T3#
Gruber softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Gruber controlling the position well here. Plant rolled but Gruber kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plant grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Gruber has the hooks in. Plant is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
Gruber biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gruber scores with punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Franz Gruber dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Plant connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gruber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Plant can do to turn this around?#TD#
Gruber closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gruber just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Plant tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gruber wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gruber taking a breather here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gruber continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Gruber is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Plant's half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gruber in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Plant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gruber scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gruber performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Plant on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gruber connects with a nice short shot to Plant's temple.
Still in half guard, Gruber seems content to control.#T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gruber connects with a nice short shot to Plant's temple.
Gruber perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gruber is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gruber content to control rather than advance.
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.

Franz Gruber dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Gruber shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Plant is trying to defend but Gruber finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gruber performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gruber has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Plant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruber is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Plant on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gruber in particular looking to stall.
Plant tries to roll over but Gruber keeps him under control.
Gruber controlling the pace.
Plant is trying to control but can't.
Gruber prevents Plant from improving his position.
Gruber lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gruber trying to control the pace.
Gruber'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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Colton Plant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gruber tries for a takedown but Plant circles away easily
and Plant counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheers as Plant lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gruber doesn't seem phased though.#TD#
Gruber looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gruber content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Plant tries to get to full guard but Gruber has control of the leg.
Gruber controlling the pace. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Plant flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gruber keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Plant tries to clinch but Gruber is having none of it.
Plant's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gruber under the eye.#TD#
Gruber closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Plant to the mat! Plant manages to get full guard.
Gruber sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Franz Gruber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gruber, 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franz Gruber!
A victorious Franz Gruber 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: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
Huffer defending well as Chad loads up on a big left hand.
Huffer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chad tries to avoid it but Huffer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chad to the ground. Chad escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Huffer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Huffer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chad pushes Huffer off looking to stand but Huffer dives back in and keeps control.
We've been hearing good reports from Huffer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chad can do anything to dispel that myth.
Huffer controlling the action here.
Chad pushes Huffer off looking to stand but Huffer dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huffer trying to control the pace.
Huffer working the head and body with strikes.
Chad looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Huffer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chad is looking to escape.
Huffer trying to control the pace.
Huffer'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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Huffer shoots for a double leg takedown but Chad sprawls well. He's pushed Huffer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chad lands a head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Twell Huffer has been cut.
Huffer with a poor takedown
and Chad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twell Huffer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huffer moves away from the strike by Chad.
Chad is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chad moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big left from Chad misses.
Huffer looks for a takedown but Chad sprawls well.#T2#
Huffer tries for a takedown but Chad circles away easily
and Chad counters with a nice uppercut.
Chad misses with an uppercut.
Huffer moves out of range as Chad strikes.
Huffer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chad's waist but Chad gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Huffer off to one side. #TD#
Huffer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chad wants to get back to his feet.
Huffer not doing much here.
Chad wants to get back to his feet.
Huffer is taking a breather. Chad says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Chad wants to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Huffer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chad looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chad moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#Twell Huffer's cut is getting worse.
Chad stuffs the takedown.
Chad appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chad pounces like a tiger and cracks Huffer with a vicious hook! Huffer is down but not out! Chad follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Giga Chad!
A very excited looking Giga Chad made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
An inside leg kick from Osei misses.
Hoffmann takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Hoffmann dives in and scores a takedown into Osei's guard.
Osei wants to hit a sweep here but Hoffmann passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Osei there!
Hoffmann takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffmann lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoffmann controlling from the full mount.
Hoffmann has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Osei keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T1#
Osei is working hard here to advance position.
Osei wants to hold on but Hoffmann pushes him away.
Hoffmann landing shots from mount.
Hoffmann content just to control the position here.
Hoffmann's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Hoffmann 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.#T2#
It looks like Hoffmann 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoffmann lands a nice shot to the head.
Osei tries to reverse the position but Hoffmann maintains control.
Hoffmann content just to control the position here. #T3#
Hoffmann lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hoffmann takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hoffmann is continuing to stall.
Osei tries to hold on but Hoffmann pushes him away.
Hoffmann controlling his opponent.
A nice elbow there by Hoffmann.#T4#
Hoffmann scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hoffmann controlling from mount.
Hoffmann punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hoffmann sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Osei is working to get back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hoffmann tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Hoffmann 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##TD2#
Hoffmann closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Osei's guard.
Hoffmann content to stall in guard here.
Leon Hoffmann has got the better of the ground game so far.
Osei has momentary wrist control but Hoffmann slips an elbow through the middle.
Osei working a defensive guard but Hoffmann manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hoffmann taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffmann lands a few punches from side control.#T1#
Hoffmann taking a breather here.
Hoffmann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The adventures of Hoffmann the control monster continue. Boring.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hoffmann.
Osei can't do much from the bottom here.
Hoffmann just content to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Osei is looking for a sweep.
Hoffmann content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Osei scores with a head kick. Hoffmann tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Adwenpa Osei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Hoffmann closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hoffmann staying calm.
Osei is looking to reverse the position.
Hoffmann takes a little break here. Osei wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Osei taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hoffmann in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Osei takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hoffmann takes a little break here. Osei wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
More stalling from Hoffmann.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoffmann landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Hoffmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Osei's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Hoffmann closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Osei quickly recovers to half guard.
Hoffmann trying to control the pace.
Hoffmann looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hoffmann is controlling the pace.
Hoffmann working Osei over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffmann seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hoffmann scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Hoffmann takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hoffmann with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yet more stalling tactics from Hoffmann.
Osei really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Hoffmann closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Osei tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T3#
Hoffmann has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Osei's body.
Hoffmann cracks Osei with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Osei from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Hoffmann biding his time, controlling Osei.
Hoffmann gets his hands free as Osei looks to control. #T4#
Hoffmann has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Osei's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adwenpa Osei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Hoffmann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hoffmann 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Hoffmann!
A victorious Leon Hoffmann 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: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
Barishnikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Pichler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Barishnikov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pichler is trying to get back to full guard.
Pichler gets back to full guard.
Pichler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barishnikov is one step ahead there.
Pichler keeping moving, preventing Barishnikov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barishnikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Pichler is retaining full guard.
Pichler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Pichler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Pichler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barishnikov is keeping the position for now.
Pichler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pichler is standing up over Barishnikov. Barishnikov looks to escape but Pichler dives into side control.
Barishnikov seems a little lost for a moment, as Pichler dominates the positioning.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pichler scores with punches from side control.
Barishnikov being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pichler'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.
Pichler has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Barishnikov can't do much from the bottom here.
Pichler moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Barishnikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barishnikov is letting Pichler control him for a moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pichler.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pichler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barishnikov defends it nicely.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barishnikov pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barishnikov.
Pichler gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pichler gets full guard.
Pichler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Barishnikov looks winded!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pichler in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barishnikov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pichler scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Pichler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Pichler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pichler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pichler not doing much here.
Barishnikov tries to kick Pichler off but Pichler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pichler lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pichler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Leon Pichler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Barishnikov trying to control from the bottom.
Pichler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#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.
Pichler 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.
Pichler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pichler controlling the action here.
Barishnikov trying to control here.
Pichler sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Barishnikov throws a jab when Pichler was well out of range.#TD#
Pichler drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pichler controlling from the top position.
Pichler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barishnikov can do to turn this around?
Pichler seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Barishnikov for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Leon Pichler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Pichler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Barishnikov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Pichler manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Pichler not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barishnikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Pichler dominated that second round.
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##TD#
Pichler shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barishnikov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pichler scores with punches from side control.
Barishnikov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pichler asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Pichler happy to just control the position for now.
Pichler moves into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pichler controlling from the full mount.
Barishnikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Pichler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barishnikov is in a horrible position here. Pichler smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T2#
Pichler looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pichler lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Barishnikov hang on?
Pichler controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Pichler continues to stall.
Pichler continues to hold on tight.
Pichler is landing with some decent strikes but Barishnikov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pichler controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Further stalling from Pichler.
Barishnikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pichler looking to finish Barishnikov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Barishnikov!
Pichler controlling from the full mount.
Barishnikov is in a horrible position here. Pichler smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Barishnikov is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pichler controlling the pace for now.
Habibi Barishnikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Pichler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pichler, 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Pichler!
During a confident post fight interview, Leon Pichler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Huffer looking to score a takedown here. Johnson is defending well but Huffer drives through and ends up in Johnson's guard.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Huffer controlling from the top position.
It looks like Huffer 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Huffer postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Huffer controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Huffer 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Huffer is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#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.#TD2#
Huffer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Johnson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Huffer dives into side control. #REVR#
Huffer controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Johnson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face as Huffer controls the position.
We've been informed that Huffer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Huffer.
Huffer working the ground and pound.#T4#
Huffer connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Johnson some visible discomfort.
Huffer working the head and body with strikes.
Huffer scores with a couple of short elbows.
Huffer controls the position from side control.
Johnson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson seems a little lost for a moment, as Huffer dominates the positioning.
Huffer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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.

Twell Huffer 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##TD2#
Huffer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Huffer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Johnson kicks Huffer off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Huffer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huffer staying calm.
Johnson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Huffer happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huffer passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Johnson!
Huffer controlling the pace for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Huffer unloading with bombs!
Huffer controlling his opponent.
Huffer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Huffer landing strikes from the mount and Johnson is in trouble! #T3#
Huffer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
BOOM! Huffer connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Huffer controlling from the full mount.
Huffer postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Johnson looks a forlorn figure.
Huffer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Huffer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Huffer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Huffer cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Twell Huffer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD2#
Huffer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Huffer controlling from the top position.
Huffer is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Huffer sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The adventures of Huffer the control monster continue. Boring.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Twell Huffer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Huffer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
Huffer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Yet more stalling tactics from Huffer.#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.
Huffer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Huffer lands strikes from half guard.
Huffer is controlling the pace.
Huffer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Huffer controlling the action here.#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Huffer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Huffer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Huffer is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Huffer controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Twell Huffer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Huffer 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twell Huffer!
Our winner, Twell Huffer, 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: Mar 05, 2025

#R1#
Stanfield slaps away a takedown attempt from Hoffmann, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Hoffmann scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hoffmann seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stanfield pushes Hoffmann off looking to stand but Hoffmann dives back in and keeps control.
Hoffmann keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stanfield pushes Hoffmann off looking to stand but Hoffmann dives back in and keeps control.
Hoffmann content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffmann seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stanfield for as long as he can get away with.
Stanfield is trying to stand back up but Hoffmann is controlling him #T1#
Hoffmann is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoffmann has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hoffmann.
Stanfield pushes Hoffmann off looking to stand but Hoffmann dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. 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.
Jab, jab by Stanfield - just one landing. #TD#
Hoffmann is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stanfield's half guard.
Stanfield is trying to stand back up but Hoffmann is controlling him
Hoffmann performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hoffmann'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.
Hoffmann scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hoffmann stops Stanfield from getting back to his feet.
Stanfield is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T3#
Well, if Hoffmann is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Hoffmann landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hoffmann looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stanfield is looking to escape.
Hoffmann takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Further stalling from Hoffmann.
Hoffmann scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stanfield can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stanfield looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hoffmann controlling the action here.
Hoffmann continues to stall.#T4#
Stanfield tries to kick Hoffmann off but Hoffmann keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hoffmann.
Hoffmann shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stanfield but Stanfield pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Hoffmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Hoffmann with that takedown attempt.
Stanfield throws a head kick but Hoffmann moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoffmann shoots for a double leg takedown but Stanfield sprawls well. He's pushed Hoffmann's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stanfield misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stanfield defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoffmann.
Stanfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoffmann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stanfield as he avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Leon Hoffmann will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Hoffmann decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stanfield is trying to stand back up but Hoffmann is controlling him
Hoffmann slows the pace down in half guard.
Hoffmann looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hoffmann prevents Stanfield from standing back up.
Still in half guard, Hoffmann seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stanfield tries to kick Hoffmann off but Hoffmann keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Hoffmann is taking a breather. Stanfield says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hoffmann stops Stanfield from getting back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hoffmann is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hoffmann fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stanfield throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoffmann shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stanfield but Stanfield pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hoffmann misses with a takedown attempt - Stanfield sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Hoffmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Stanfield gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stanfield wants to stand but Hoffmann is controlling the position. #T2#
Stanfield is looking to stand back up but Hoffmann counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Stanfield.
Stanfield is breathing heavily.
Hoffmann is taking a breather. Stanfield says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Stanfield is trying to stand.
Hoffmann takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Stanfield is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hoffmann tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stanfield defends well and Hoffmann ends up having to push Stanfield into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stanfield gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hoffmann.
Hoffmann drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stanfield pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hoffmann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stanfield's waist but Stanfield gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoffmann off to one side.
Marlo Stanfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stanfield slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hoffmann has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Hoffmann gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stanfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stanfield throws a head kick that misses.
Stanfield connects with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Stanfield.
Nice takedown defense from Stanfield. No joy for Hoffmann on that attempt.
Stanfield stuffs the takedown.
Stanfield stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoffmann. Hoffmann gets slowly back to his feet.
Leon Hoffmann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoffmann takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stanfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoffmann shoots in and drives through. Stanfield sprawls well.#TD#
Hoffmann fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stanfield to the ground. Hoffmann is now in Stanfield's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoffmann slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marlo Stanfield will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hoffmann shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stanfield sprawls well. Stanfield wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hoffmann gets slowly back to his feet.
Stanfield defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoffmann.
Stanfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Stanfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoffmann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stanfield circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Hoffmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stanfield lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stanfield throws a head kick but Hoffmann moves out of range.
Stanfield misses with a head kick.
Hoffmann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stanfield's waist but Stanfield gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoffmann off to one side. #TD#
Hoffmann decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hoffmann perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stanfield tries to kick Hoffmann off but Hoffmann keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stanfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Well, if Hoffmann is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Stanfield is trying to stand back up but Hoffmann is controlling him
Hoffmann slows the pace down in half guard.
Stanfield on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hoffmann prevents Stanfield from standing back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hoffmann in particular looking to stall.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Hoffmann is stinking the place up with his stalling.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stanfield is trying to stand back up but Hoffmann is controlling him #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stanfield misses with a wild body shot.
Hoffmann is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stanfield sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hoffmann.
It seemed like Stanfield was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice sprawl there from Stanfield as Hoffmann shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hoffmann.
Marlo Stanfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoffmann takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stanfield throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hoffmann shoots in looking for a takedown. Stanfield tries to sprawl out of it but Hoffmann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stanfield manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Stanfield scores with a nice strike.
Stanfield throws a shot from downtown. Hoffmann moves away and avoids it.
Stanfield defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoffmann.
Stanfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hoffmann fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hoffmann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stanfield tries to avoid it but Hoffmann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stanfield to the ground. Stanfield escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hoffmann or perhaps it was just good defense by Stanfield, which made it look bad.
Stanfield lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hoffmann shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stanfield defends it nicely.
Stanfield displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoffmann. #T4#
Hoffmann tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stanfield sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hoffmann somewhat.#TD#
Hoffmann feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hoffmann won't allow Stanfield to get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hoffmann is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoffmann keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stanfield's head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marlo Stanfield!
Marlo Stanfield decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2025

#R1#
Pichler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Schwarzschild counters with a stiff right hand.
Schwarzschild displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pichler.
Pichler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Pichler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwarzschild ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pichler moves away.
Pichler shoots and misses
and Schwarzschild counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pichler with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Schwarzschild counter with a right hand.
Pichler fails with the takedown
and Schwarzschild counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pichler tries for a takedown but Schwarzschild circles away easily
enabling Schwarzschild to counter with a crisp jab. #KD2#
Schwarzschild lands a left and a right that send Pichler crashing to the mat, dazed. Schwarzschild thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Schwarzschild cracks Pichler with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Pichler tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Schwarzschild pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Pichler is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Schwarzschild!
A victorious Karl Schwarzschild 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: Feb 28, 2025

#R1##TD#
Blacknota fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hoffmann sprawls well initially but Blacknota persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoffmann tries to get to full guard but Blacknota has control of the leg.
Blacknota tries to pass to full mount but Hoffmann defends it.
Hoffmann wants to improve his position but Blacknota is controlling well. #SUB#
Blacknota is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blacknota tries to pass to full mount but Hoffmann defends it.
Blacknota seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hoffmann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hoffmann landing a few short strikes.
Hoffmann tries to roll over but Blacknota keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffmann tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Blacknota has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Blacknota throwing strikes here but Hoffmann is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #T1#
Hoffmann is trying desperately to improve position.
Hoffmann is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hoffmann is still trying to improve position.
Blacknota thowing shots but they're missing.
Hoffmann is desperately trying to improve his position but Blacknota has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blacknota looking to control but Hoffmann is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hoffmann is desperately trying to improve his position but Blacknota has a good base and remains in mount.
Hoffmann has given up his back here. Will Blacknota look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Blacknota trying to control.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hoffmann wants to escape the position.
Hoffmann breaks Blacknota's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Blacknota working a defensive guard here.
Hoffmann's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blacknota working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Hoffmann showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like Hoffmann 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.
Hoffmann's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hoffmann chips away with some ground and pound.
Blacknota 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.
Hoffmann controlling from the top position.
Blacknota will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blacknota is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hoffmann is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Casper Blacknota dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Hoffmann shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hoffmann showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Blacknota actively working from the bottom here.
Hoffmann is taking a breather. Blacknota says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Blacknota is looking to improve his position.
Blacknota works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffmann controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Hoffmann is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Hoffmann 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hoffmann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blacknota swivels and escapes.
Blacknota fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoffmann is defended easily by Blacknota.
It looked like Blacknota wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Blacknota scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hoffmann manages to get back to half guard.
Hoffmann tries to roll over but Blacknota keeps him under control.
Blacknota throwing shots but Hoffmann is blocking nicely.
Blacknota prevents Hoffmann from improving his position.
Blacknota working Hoffmann over with strikes.
Hoffmann manages to get to full guard.
Hoffmann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blacknota manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Blacknota controls Hoffmann momentarily but Hoffmann frees himself.
Hoffmann's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blacknota trying to control the position.
Hoffmann wants to control from the top but Blacknota keeps moving.
Casper Blacknota overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hoffmann 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. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blacknota wants to stand and escape but Hoffmann is having none of it.
Hoffmann controlling from the top position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hoffmann.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blacknota is on top in guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Casper Blacknota dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Hoffmann or perhaps it was just good defense by Blacknota, which made it look bad.
Hoffmann shoots in but Blacknota avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Blacknota closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hoffmann quickly recovers to half guard.
Blacknota trying to control the action but Hoffmann is working from the bottom.
Hoffmann landing small, sideways elbows.
Hoffmann tries to roll over but Blacknota keeps him under control.
Hoffmann is refusing to be controlled, as Blacknota sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffmann tries to roll over but Blacknota keeps him under control.
Blacknota blocks the strikes from Hoffmann.
Blacknota is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoffmann can do to turn this around?#T1#
Blacknota seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hoffmann is looking for a sweep. Blacknota is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hoffmann striking from the bottom.
Hoffmann is pressing down on Blacknota's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blacknota won't allow Hoffmann to sweep him here.
Blacknota postures up and lands a big shot to Hoffmann's brow.
Hoffmann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hoffmann keeps trying to improve his position.
Blacknota wants to control from the top but Hoffmann keeps moving.
Hoffmann striking from his own guard. #T2#
Blacknota passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Blacknota there.
Hoffmann has a hand on Blacknota's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Blacknota takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hoffmann regains half guard.
Blacknota is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hoffmann manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blacknota wants to pass the guard but Hoffmann is keeping the position.
Hoffmann avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blacknota trying to control but Hoffmann is working from the bottom.
Hoffmann trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Blacknota controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Hoffmann is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Blacknota trying to control here.
Hoffmann controlling the action here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hoffmann sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blacknota defending well though.
Blacknota is trying to get back to full guard.
Hoffmann performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hoffmann takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Leon Hoffmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Casper Blacknota is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blacknota blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hoffmann.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Casper Blacknota.
Well Blacknota 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casper Blacknota!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2025

#R1#
Stone lands the left hand.#CUT2#It looks like Twell Huffer has been cut.
No luck for Huffer with that takedown attempt.
Stone jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Huffer gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Stone gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Huffer is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rip Stone!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2025

#R1#
Wilder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wilder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Wilder moves into range and clinches up with Gruber.#TD2#
Gruber wants the takedown. Wilder is fighting it off but Gruber persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wilder's guard against the cage.
Wilder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gruber is on top in guard. #REVB#
Gruber trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom.
Wilder has control of Gruber's left arm, preventing Gruber from doing any damage.
Gruber sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wilder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
Gruber tries to roll over but Wilder keeps him under control.
Gruber throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gruber is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wilder scores with a couple of nice shots.
Well, if Wilder is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Wilder uses his free foot to push down on Gruber's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gruber.
Wilder wants to control the pace but Gruber is squirming around nicely.
Gruber tries to reverse the position but Wilder maintains control.
Wilder lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wilder looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #CUT#It looks like Franz Gruber has been cut.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gruber takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wilder with shots to the head and body - Gruber looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gruber is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Wilder.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilder is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gruber can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gruber keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wilder with the ground and pound from mount.
Gruber bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wilder controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gruber looking to sit in guard and control but Wilder gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gruber keeping moving, preventing Wilder from controlling successfully.
Gruber wants to sweep here but Wilder controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gruber is on top in guard. #REVB#
Wilder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gruber trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gruber controlling from the top position. #T3#
Wilder 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.
Wilder has Gruber pulled in close to control his posture.
Wilder looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilder, not yet.
Wilder pulls Gruber in to control the position.
Gruber passes Wilder's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wilder is refusing to be controlled, as Gruber sits in half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gruber prevents Wilder from improving his position.
Gruber is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gruber missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gruber is trying to control the action in half guard but Wilder is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wilder tries to roll over but Gruber keeps him under control.
Gruber is trying to control the action in half guard but Wilder is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wilder tries to roll over but Gruber keeps him under control.
Gruber is keen to just control but Wilder is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colton Wilder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franz Gruber's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gruber shoots in and drives through. Wilder sprawls well.#TD2#
Gruber drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gruber trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gruber throwing strikes from guard but Wilder blocks nicely.
Wilder pulls Gruber in to control the position.
Gruber trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruber stopping the sweep attempt from Wilder.#T1#
Gruber slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Gruber shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gruber showed some decent athleticism there.
Wilder trying to control but Gruber postures up.
Wilder slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wilder wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilder controlling the position.
Gruber trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilder looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Wilder looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gruber loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wilder is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Colton Wilder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wilder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gruber trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wilder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wilder lands a nice shot that snaps Gruber's head back.
Gruber looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wilder is fending him off so far but Gruber persists. Nope, Wilder circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Wilder misses the target.#T3#
Donk. Wilder catches Gruber right on the button with a cross.
Wilder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gruber takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gruber is defended easily by Wilder.
Colton Wilder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franz Gruber.#CL#
Wilder fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gruber, pushing him back against the cage.
Wilder lands with a left to the head.
Gruber wants a takedown.
Wilder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gruber tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gruber can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Gruber lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wilder makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wilder.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gruber trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom.
Gruber stopping the sweep attempt from Wilder.#T4#
Gruber trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilder 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.
Gruber trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilder is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wilder wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colton Wilder dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Franz Gruber's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Gruber drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gruber preventing the sweep.
Gruber content to stall in guard here.
Wilder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gruber is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilder has wrist control.
Wilder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gruber is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder is working hard here to advance position.
Wilder pulls Gruber in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Gruber wants to control from the top but Wilder keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilder is on top in guard. #REVR#
Wilder passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gruber is trying to improve his position.
Gruber takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #CUT#That has opened up Franz Gruber's cut even more.
Gruber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wilder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gruber can do to turn this around?
Gruber manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
Wilder keeping hold of Gruber's head, controlling as best he can.
Wilder has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gruber prevents Wilder from improving his position.
Wilder keeping control of the position.
Gruber throwing shots but Wilder is blocking nicely. #T3#
Gruber wants to take a breather but Wilder is having none of it.
Wilder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilder desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gruber trying to control from half guard but Wilder is working away.
Wilder is concentrating on defense, preventing Gruber from advancing position.
Gruber seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wilder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wilder manages to get to full guard.
Wilder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gruber trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wilder looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wilder cracks Gruber with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wilder, as that shot connected.
Wilder lands a really nice looking cross but Gruber seems unphased. #TD#
Wilder drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wilder controlling from the top position.
Wilder trying to control but Gruber is working from the bottom.
Wilder postures up and lands a big shot to Gruber's brow.
Colton Wilder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gruber is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Wilder preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Colton Wilder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wilder 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colton Wilder!
Our winner, Colton Wilder, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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