Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1057 Hawk v Dustfinger
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
McCraken tried to score with a low kick but Goon checks it.
Goon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Goon needs to keep his hands up - McCraken had a free shot at his head there.
Goon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCraken defends well and Goon ends up having to push McCraken into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Goon lands a body shot in the clinch.
McCraken struggles to land a body shot inside as Goon controls his hands.
McCraken tries to work over Goon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goon.
McCraken misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCraken tries a body shot but Goon blocks it.
Goon can't get the takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Goon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCraken misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCraken swings wildly with an uppercut but Goon uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken misses with a punch on the inside.
McCraken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goon just leaning against McCraken, taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from McCraken fails to land.
Goon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goon is trying to maintain a safe position but McCraken gets an underhook and turns Goon into the cage.#T1#
Goon is working McCraken over against the cage.
McCraken misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goon working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Goon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCraken misses with a straight left.
McCraken blocks a head kick by Goon.
Good standup being displayed there by Goon as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Goon rushes McCraken and presses him up against the cage.
Goon is trying to maintain a safe position but McCraken gets an underhook and turns Goon into the cage.
McCraken tries to throw a body punch but Goon avoids it by throwing McCraken back against the cage.
McCraken tries to work over Goon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McCraken up against the cage.
McCraken lands a nice uppercut.
McCraken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goon's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCraken creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCraken works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McCraken misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goon. #T2#
McCraken misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCraken tries to work over Goon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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!
McCraken makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCraken tries to work over Goon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCraken lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Goon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McCraken is keeping busy.
We've been informed that McCraken has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A short left from McCraken.
A head punch on the inside from McCraken fails to land.
Goon prevents a body shot from McCraken.
McCraken blocks a body shot from Goon.
McCraken misses with a body punch. #BC#
Goon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goon throws a head kick that misses.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Goon uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
Goon throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Goon connects with an inside leg kick.
Goon misses with a straight right.
Goon moves out of range of the strikes.
Goon jabs at McCraken's body.
A swing and a miss from Goon.
McCraken looks to land a right hand but Goon moved out of range.
McCraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goon.
A big right from McCraken misses.
McCraken steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Goon. That one must have hurt.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Goon has time to react.
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Goon saw that one coming.
McCraken slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Goon moves out of range of the strikes.
Goon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCraken connects with a good right hand that stumbles Goon. Goon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken staying out of range there.
Goon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good standup being displayed there by Goon as he connects with a hook.
McCraken throws a jab when Goon was well out of range.
As McCraken tries to get set, Goon tries to push him back and clinch up but McCraken manages to avoid the attempt.
McCraken clobbers Goon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Goon throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCraken tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCraken walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Goon moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Goon.
McCraken dips to his left and cracks Goon with an uppercut!
Goon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCraken is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good work by McCraken as he checks the leg kick.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
Goon throwing a counter right hand but McCraken manages to avoid it.
McCraken walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Goon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big right from McCraken misses.
A nice leg kick from Goon, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Goon moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Goon misses the target.
McCraken takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
Goon tries to close the distance and clinch but McCraken swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCraken.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Goon sees it coming and moves out of range.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
Goon misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Goon misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Goon blocks the leg kick.
McCraken tries to land a front kick but Goon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goon slips a jab from McCraken.
McCraken connects with a single shot there.
Goon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCraken.#T1#
Goon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCraken.
It appears Goon was looking to counter with a kick there.
Goon throws a sloppy head kick
letting McCraken counter with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from McCraken. Those never looked like landing.
Goon slips a jab from McCraken.
Goon tries for a takedown but McCraken sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McCraken missing with a left hand there. Goon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goon throws a counter high kick but McCraken was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ike Goon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCraken. That did some damage!
Goon scoring well with a low kick there. #TD#
Goon looking to score a takedown here. McCraken is defending well but Goon drives through and ends up in McCraken's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McCraken holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
McCraken looking for a sweep. Not yet McCraken, not yet.
Goon wants to control from the top but McCraken keeps moving.
Goon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Goon content to stall in guard here.
Goon postures up.
McCraken might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Goon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Goon distracts McCraken with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goon wants to pass the guard but McCraken is keeping the position.
Goon is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
McCraken has his foot on Goon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goon works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Goon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice body kick there by Goon.
Dougal McCraken seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Goon forces McCraken back against the cage and clinches.
Goon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Goon scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCraken creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McCraken lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goon tries a body shot but McCraken blocks it.
McCraken prevents the takedown attempt. #T4#
McCraken misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
McCraken escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Goon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goon is looking to take a break and control but McCraken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCraken blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goon.
McCraken is trying to control but can't.
McCraken keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McCraken really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Goon prevents McCraken from standing back up.
Goon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goon prevents McCraken from improving his position.
Goon lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ike Goon dominated that second round.
That's time! Goon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Goon staying out of range there.
McCraken scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by McCraken as he connects with a hook.
Goon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
McCraken swings for the body but Goon moves out of range.
Goon drops down looking for a counter takedown but McCraken sprawls and moves away.
Goon with a hook.
Goon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCraken has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Goon moved out of range nicely.
McCraken throws a hook to the side of Goon's head but Goon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCraken at a distance.
McCraken takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Goon lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Goon momentarily.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target. #TD#
Goon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Goon performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
McCraken wants to control but Goon is keeping busy.
Well, if Goon 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.
McCraken wants to get back to full guard.
McCraken avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goon.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ike Goon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCraken wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Goon throwing shots but McCraken is blocking nicely.
McCraken is trying to get back to full guard.
McCraken is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Goon is pressing down on McCraken's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCraken is holding on for now.
Goon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McCraken gets full guard.
Goon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCraken can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goon controls the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McCraken can do anything to dispel that myth.
McCraken is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McCraken keeping moving, preventing Goon from controlling successfully. #T3#
Goon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Goon landing some decent shots from guard.
McCraken avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCraken can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goon controls the pace.
Goon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCraken tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCraken has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Goon throws a big right hand that misses.
Goon is fighting to break McCraken's control of his arms but McCraken is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
McCraken tries to keep at a distance but Goon has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
McCraken prevents a body shot from Goon.
McCraken throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goons head.
McCraken can't find room to land a body shot as Goon controls the action.
Goon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McCraken misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken has a couple of punches blocked by Goon.
A short uppercut from Goon.
Goon tries to work over McCraken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCraken working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCraken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dougal McCraken seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCraken scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Goon on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Goon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Goon misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ike Goon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goon 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ike Goon!
Ike Goon 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: BE 7: Smithers vs Kowalski
Date: Apr 18, 2024

#R1#
Knight misses with a looping left.
Grappling feinted with a counter takedown.
Knight misses the shot to the body.
Grappling is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Knight.
Knight throws a hook to the side of Grappling's head but Grappling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grappling tries to clinch up.#TD#
Grappling feints and as Knight raises his hands in defense, Grappling changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grappling scoring with some ground and pound.
Grappling is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Grappling looking to pass the guard.
Grappling 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.
Grappling landing with the ground and pound.
Grappling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grappling is in close to Knight's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grappling landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Grappling lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Grappling slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grappling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knight controls Grappling momentarily but Grappling frees himself.
Grappling connects with a couple of short punches.
Grappling working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knight's head.
Grappling 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.
Grappling works over Knight with some ground and pound from guard.
Grappling wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Grappling has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Grappling sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Grappling looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Knight is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Grappling showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Knight is looking to stand up but Grappling isn't so interested in that idea.
Grappling might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grappling working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Knight looking for a sweep. Not yet Knight, not yet.
Grappling controlling from the top position.
Grappling is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Knight is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Grappling from controlling successfully.
Grappling's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Grappling lands a couple of digs.
Knight looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Grappling working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knight's head.
Grappling chips away with some ground and pound.
Grappling lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Grappling trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
Grappling advances position into side control!
Grappling creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Knight can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Grappling lands a few punches from side control.
Knight is letting Grappling control him for a moment.
Knight on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Grappling is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grappling prevents Knight from escaping the position.
Grappling is chipping away with strikes.
Knight takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Grappling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knight keeps working.
Grappling in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T5#
Grappling scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Knight to see if he's OK.#SUB#
Knight is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Grappling take his back! Uh oh - Grappling has got a rear naked choke here! Knight is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Old Grappling!
A very excited looking Old Grappling 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: UCF 16: Buddha v Boytsov
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Striking. No joy for Melps on that attempt.
Striking connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Striking scores with a jab to the jaw.
Melps closes the distance and clinches up with Striking, looking for a takedown. Melps pushes Striking against the cage but Striking circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Striking looks to throw the jab but Melps is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Striking. No joy for Melps on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phichael Melps. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melps shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Striking as he avoids it easily.
Striking wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Striking stuffs the takedown attempt from Melps. Melps gets slowly back to his feet.
Melps shoots for a double leg takedown but Striking sprawls well. He's pushed Melps's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Striking looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Striking cracks Melps with a good jab.
Melps tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Striking connects with a jab.
Striking lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melps tries to clinch up but Striking circles away and keeps his distance.
Striking throws a lazy uppercut
and Melps counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Melps changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Striking tries to avoid it but Melps manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Striking to the ground. Striking escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Striking ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melps moves away.
Striking throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Melps sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Striking has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#T1#
Melps tries to move into range but Striking moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab, jab by Striking - just one landing. #TD#
Melps looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Striking!
Melps wants to lay and pray for a moment but Striking keeps working.
Striking can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Melps wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Striking, who protects the arm well.
Melps moves into full mount! #SUB#
Melps goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Striking is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Striking postures up. #SUB#
Melps looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Melps is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Melps is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Striking wants to control from the top but Melps keeps moving. #SUB#
Melps is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Striking trying to control the position from guard on top but Melps is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Melps is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Striking is aware though and is defending well.
Melps keeping moving, preventing Striking from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Striking controls from within his opponent's guard.
Striking trying to control the position from guard on top but Melps is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Striking must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Striking controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Melps pulls Striking in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Striking got a little sloppy there for a moment and Melps has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Striking has managed to get both his arms back between Melps's legs - danger averted.
Melps controls Striking momentarily but Striking frees himself.
Melps keeping full guard, as Striking tries to pass. #SUB#
Melps has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Striking doesn't defend quickly enough and Melps has managed to lock this one up! Can Striking escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Melps on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Phichael Melps!
Sergio Striking spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll back'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sarkisov.
Alexandrov Jr swings for the body but Sarkisov moves out of range.
Sarkisov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sarkisov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alexandrov Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Alexandrov Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Sarkisov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alexandrov Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sarkisov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sarkisov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sarkisov throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Alexandrov Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Alexandrov Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Alexandrov Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sarkisov's elbow.
Sarkisov prevents a body shot from Alexandrov Jr.
Sarkisov lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Alexey Alexandrov Jr has been cut.
Alexandrov Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sarkisov backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alexandrov Jr.
Alexandrov Jr pushes Sarkisov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Sarkisov controls the action.
Alexandrov Jr is working for takedown but Sarkisov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alexandrov Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Alexandrov Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Sarkisov swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandrov Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandrov Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Sarkisov.#T1#
Alexandrov Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sarkisov.
Sarkisov is breathing heavily.
Alexandrov Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alexandrov Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alexandrov Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alexandrov Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alexandrov Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandrov Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Sarkisov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Alexandrov Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sarkisov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sarkisov fails to land.
Sarkisov misses with some punches.
Sarkisov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sarkisov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sarkisov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alexandrov Jr lands a shot to the body.
Alexandrov Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sarkisov misses with the head strike.
Alexandrov Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Alexandrov Jr.
Our sources have told us that Sarkisov has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alexandrov Jr.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alexandrov Jr. #KD2#
Alexandrov Jr lands an uppercut that drops Sarkisov! Alexandrov Jr follows him to the canvas looking to finish. #ROC2#Sarkisov is rocked!
Alexandrov Jr cracks Sarkisov with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Alexandrov Jr immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Sarkisov is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Alexandrov Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Alexandrov Jr!
In his post fight interview, Alexey Alexandrov Jr started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SUPREME 17
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Striking rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knight throws a jab when Striking was well out of range.
Striking swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knight takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Striking misses with a double jab.
Striking's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knight under the eye.
Striking swings for the body but Knight moves out of range.
Knight looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A swing and a miss from Knight.
Striking lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Striking keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Striking fires out a quick counter leg kick but Knight just manages to avoid it.
Knight misses with a right hand
and Striking counters with a low kick, right behind Knight 's knee.
Knight avoids the body shot from Striking.
Striking lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Knight throws a right and a left that Striking avoids nicely.
It looked like Striking was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Striking connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knight momentarily.
Knight throws a jab when Striking was well out of range.
Striking dips to his left and cracks Knight with an uppercut!
Striking ducks right into an uppercut from Knight. #CL2#
Knight rushes Striking and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Striking is trying to break free.#T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knight as Striking tries to tie him up.
Knight is trying to break the clinch but Striking is controlling him.
Knight wants to break free but Striking has control.
Knight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Striking backwards.
Striking wants to get back to striking at distance but Knight won't allow it.
Knight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Striking backwards.
Striking is looking to break free of the clinch but Knight has double underhooks.
Knight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Striking is trying to break the clinch but Knight has him pressed against the cage.
Striking wants to break free but Knight has control.
Knight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Striking wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knight is trying to break free.
Knight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Striking's efforts to push away.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Striking looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Knight is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Striking trying to stall but Knight improves his position.
Striking is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Knight is keeping busy.
Knight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knight is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Knight breaks from the clinch.
Jab, jab by Striking - just one landing.
Knight avoids a punch combination nicely.
Striking throws a nice inside leg kick.
Striking punishes Knight's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Striking fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Striking misses with a two punch combination.
Marshall Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Striking misses with the combination. #T3#
Striking lands a nice leg kick that just misses Knight's sensitive parts.
Knight lands with a hook. Striking tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Striking throws a nice inside leg kick.
Striking throws out a powerful jab.
Striking with a nice calf kick.
Knight stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Striking.
Striking scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Striking gets tackled into the cage by Knight. Knight maintains the clinch.
Knight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Striking is trying to force a seperation but Knight has the dominant position.
Striking displaying some good clinch control by pressing Knight up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Striking wants to stall.
Striking can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.#T4#
Knight is looking to break free of the clinch but Striking has double underhooks.
Knight gets through Striking's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Striking keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Knight's efforts to push away.
Striking is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Striking is trying to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knight tries to break the clinch but Striking is controlling the position.
Striking blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A frustrated look appears on Knight's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knight slips a jab and a cross from Striking. #CL2#
Knight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knight lands an uppercut.
Striking blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 Old Striking will probably get the nod.
That's time! Striking's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Striking buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Striking slips a straight right by Knight.
Striking connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knight. Knight circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Knight misses with a double jab
and Striking counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knight thinking.
Striking with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Striking swinging wildly here.
A nice leg kick from Striking, right into the meat of the thigh.
Striking lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Knight backs up against the cage.
Old Striking is winning the standup battle so far.
Striking uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knight.
Striking scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Striking just misses with a punch to the body.
Striking works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Striking lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Striking misses with a wild body shot.
Knight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Striking.
That kick from Striking tenderised Knight's leg. Knight is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
A jab from Knight finds it's way through Striking's defenses.
Striking connects with a solid leg kick.
Striking slips a jab from Knight.
Striking misses with an uppercut.
Knight walks into a jab.
Striking throws a looping overhand right but Knight ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Striking.
Knight looks to land a left hand but Striking moved out of range nicely.
As Knight backs away, Striking returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Striking moves away.
Striking uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knight.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Striking was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
Striking connects with a looping right hand.
Striking throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knight takes one to the chin there.
Striking connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Striking throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range.
Striking throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knight tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Striking takes one on the button.#T2##CL2#
Knight darts in and clinches Striking up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Knight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Striking is trying to push Knight away but Knight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Striking blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Striking trying to control the position but instead, Knight has worked for underhooks and has pushed Striking into the cage.
Striking wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Striking breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Striking with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knight to score with a decent uppercut.
Knight takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Knight is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Striking slips a straight right by Knight.
Striking closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Knight scores with a body shot.
Knight 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.#CL2#
Knight moves into range and clinches up with Striking.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marshall Knight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Striking has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Striking is trying to maintain a safe position but Knight gets an underhook and turns Striking into the cage.
A short right from Knight on the inside.
Striking tries to break the clinch but Knight is controlling the position.
Striking is trying to stall.
Knight keeps control of Striking as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Knight's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Knight breaks the clinch.
Striking fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Knight misses with a right hand
and Striking counters with a thumping low kick.
Knight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Striking.
Striking misses with a hook. Knight ducked under it nicely.
Striking takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Knight's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Knight finds Striking's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Striking flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Knight lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Striking will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marshall Knight!
Old Striking was interviewed post fight and said 'I didn't expect this result. You were better again. Congratulations for the victory. Despite the bad phase you proved to be a great opponent. Success on your journey!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Lin Wang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Alexandrov Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#It looks like Dang Lin Wang has been cut.
Alexandrov Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alexandrov Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#KD#
Nice combo by Alexandrov Jr! Oh, that's hurt him - Lin Wang falls to the canvas and Alexandrov Jr follows him into side control. #ROC#Lin Wang is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov Jr lands a strong strike to the head of Lin Wang. That's dazed him! Alexandrov Jr looking to finish here. Lin Wang is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Alexandrov Jr lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Alexandrov Jr!
Alexey Alexandrov Jr tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: UCF 7: Skwat v Gaspard
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Nurmagomedov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Striking.
Striking connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some wild striking there from Striking.
Nurmagomedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Striking defends well and Nurmagomedov ends up having to push Striking into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Striking.
A jab from Nurmagomedov misses.
Striking scores with the left hand. Nurmagomedov knows he should have avoided that one.
Striking uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagomedov.
Striking throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Striking ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Nurmagomedov looking to score a takedown here. Striking is defending well but Nurmagomedov drives through and ends up in Striking's guard.
Nurmagomedov is fighting to break Striking's control of his arms but Striking is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Striking is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Nurmagomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Striking preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Striking is working from the bottom.
Striking looking to control but Nurmagomedov passes into half guard.
Nurmagomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Striking defending well though.
Nurmagomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Striking is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Nurmagomedov works his way into side control.
Striking struggling a bit here.
Striking knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nurmagomedov on the ground.
Nurmagomedov landing a few strikes.
Nurmagomedov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Nurmagomedov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Striking sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Striking knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Striking's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Striking is keeping him busy.
Striking looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nurmagomedov working away.
Nurmagomedov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Striking is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nurmagomedov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nurmagomedov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position but Striking is working away.
Nurmagomedov is chipping away with strikes.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Striking keeps working. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Striking, who protects the arm well.
Striking can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov landing strikes.
Striking parries the strikes from Nurmagomedov easily there. Nurmagomedov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Striking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyubof Nurmagomedov 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#
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Striking slips a straight right by Nurmagomedov.
Striking is looking to counter punch.
Striking walks into a left hand.
Striking bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Striking lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nurmagomedov misses with a two punch combination.
Sergio Striking is winning the standup battle so far.
Striking scores with a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from Striking.
Striking shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nurmagomedov eats them both and turns towards Striking to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nurmagomedov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Striking scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nurmagomedov in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Striking. Beautiful body shot.
Nurmagomedov walks into a left hand.
Nurmagomedov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Striking fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Striking ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.#T1#
Striking digs a good body shot into Nurmagomedov's ribs.
Striking thows a left - swing and a miss!
No joy there for Striking, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Nurmagomedov misses.
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Striking.
Striking throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Striking.
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Striking. Nurmagomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Striking slips a jab from Nurmagomedov.
Striking swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Striking misses with a hook.
Striking throws a shot from downtown. Nurmagomedov moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Striking connects with a right hand. Nurmagomedov shakes it off.
Nurmagomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Striking rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nurmagomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nurmagomedov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Striking lands with a hook. Nurmagomedov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice sprawl there from Striking as Nurmagomedov shoots in.
Striking throws a jab when Nurmagomedov was well out of range.
Striking cracks Nurmagomedov with a good jab.
Nurmagomedov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Striking doesn't seem bothered though.
Nurmagomedov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Striking lands with a right hand.
Striking scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jab by Striking.
Striking walks into a jab.
Striking tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Striking.
Striking avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Nurmagomedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Striking defends well and Nurmagomedov ends up having to push Striking into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Striking.
Nurmagomedov lands a slapping body shot.
Striking throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Striking uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Striking tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Striking keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sergio Striking is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Striking shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sergio Striking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyubof Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab to the head.
Nurmagomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Striking misses with a straight left.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Striking blocks a jab.#T4#
Striking connects with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Striking.
Nurmagomedov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Striking does a little dance to reset his feet.
Striking throwing a counter right hand but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Striking displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Striking throws an overhand right that lands on Nurmagomedov's shoulder, as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Striking takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Striking pushes Nurmagomedov off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Striking dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Striking misses its target.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nurmagomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nurmagomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Striking gets double underhooks and turns Nurmagomedov into the cage.
Striking lands a lovely overhand right.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Striking lands a nice hook to Nurmagomedov's body. Nurmagomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nurmagomedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nurmagomedov staying out of range there.
Striking throws a jab when Nurmagomedov was well out of range.
Striking throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striking throws a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Striking slips a straight right by Nurmagomedov.
Striking scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Striking scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nurmagomedov in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Striking uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov. #T1#
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Striking lands a nice shot that snaps Nurmagomedov's head back.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Striking fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab from Striking.
Nurmagomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Striking jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nurmagomedov slips a jab from Striking.
A slow jab from Nurmagomedov misses its intended target.
Striking slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Striking cracks Nurmagomedov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Striking scores with a hook to the body. Nurmagomedov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Striking throws a series of punches but Nurmagomedov avoids them all with ease.
Striking throws a hook but Nurmagomedov avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Striking.
Striking throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Striking misses.
Striking slips under a jab from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Striking connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nurmagomedov scrambles back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Striking counter with a right hand.
Striking jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Striking scores with a jab. Nurmagomedov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nurmagomedov dodges the punch combination from Striking. #T3#
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Nurmagomedov.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Striking sprawls well initially but Nurmagomedov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Striking has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Nurmagomedov is on him like a limpet, forcing Striking back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Nurmagomedov as the two fighters clinch. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov lands a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Nurmagomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nurmagomedov slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Striking is defending against the submission attempts here by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Striking keeps working. #T4#
Striking wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
Nurmagomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Striking's head.
Nurmagomedov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Striking!
Nurmagomedov controlling from mount.
Lyubof Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Striking tries to hold on but Nurmagomedov postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Striking showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Striking 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Striking!
A relieved looking Sergio Striking thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Lyubof Nurmagomedov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Alhamdulillah, i come back smesh next guy.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2024

#R1#
Legend Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Alexandrov Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Alexandrov Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Legend Jr.
Legend Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alexandrov Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alexandrov Jr scores with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Alexandrov Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alexandrov Jr.
Alexandrov Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alexandrov Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Legend Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alexandrov Jr lands with a straight right. Legend Jr didn't see that one coming.
Legend Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Alexandrov Jr counters with a left to the body.
Legend Jr looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexandrov Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alexandrov Jr with a jab.
Legend Jr walks into a jab.#ROC#Legend Jr is rocked!
Alexandrov Jr moves in close and cracks Legend Jr with a massive right hand! Legend Jr, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Alexandrov Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexey Alexandrov Jr!
Alexey Alexandrov Jr was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Alexandrov Jr as he connects with a hook.
Alexandrov Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Legend Jr walks into a left hand. #ROC#Legend Jr is rocked!
Alexandrov Jr drops Legend Jr with a big left hand! Legend Jr is injured, injured bad! Alexandrov Jr jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Alexandrov Jr!
After the fight, Alexey Alexandrov Jr was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: UCF 5: Smith v Taylor
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Grappling looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sabel is fending him off so far but Grappling persists. Nope, Sabel circles away and we're back to standing.
Sabel misses with a hook #TD#
and Grappling counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Grappling in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sabel trying to keep a closed guard but Grappling is proving a slippery customer.
Grappling has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Grappling trying to control but Sabel is working from the bottom.
Sabel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grappling. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sabel keeping full guard, as Grappling tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grappling loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grappling throws a big right hand that misses.
Sabel trying to keep a closed guard but Grappling is proving a slippery customer.
Grappling trying to control but Sabel is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sabel working a defensive guard here. #T1##SUB2#
Sabel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grappling is in close to Sabel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grappling landing some decent shots from guard.
Grappling wants to pass the guard but Sabel is keeping the position.
Grappling distracts Sabel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Grappling is in close to Sabel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sabel looking to control. #SUB#
Grappling is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Grappling with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Grappling's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Grappling avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Grappling connects with a couple of short punches.
Sabel controls Grappling momentarily but Grappling frees himself. #SUB2#
Sabel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grappling doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grappling manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grappling lands a couple of elbows.
Grappling preventing the sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sabel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sabel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grappling with a nice head shot there.
Grappling pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sabel is keeping the position for now.
Grappling looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Grappling is in close to Sabel's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Sabel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Grappling wants to control from the top but Sabel keeps moving.
Sabel controls Grappling momentarily but Grappling frees himself.
Grappling trying to control the position from guard on top but Sabel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sabel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grappling can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Sabel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grappling defends it easily.
Grappling works over Sabel with some ground and pound from guard.
Grappling tries to free his leg and advance position but Sabel is retaining full guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Grappling postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sabel wants to stand up but Grappling is controlling him. #SUB2#
Sabel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grappling gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sabel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grappling.
Grappling scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sabel has momentary wrist control but Grappling slips an elbow through the middle.
Sabel has momentary wrist control but Grappling slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Sabel working for a triangle but Grappling defends it easily.
Sabel is trying to keep Grappling in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grappling landing some decent shots from guard.
Sabel is trying to keep Grappling in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Old Grappling dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sabel sizes up Grappling with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Old Grappling has been cut.
Grappling drops his hands momentarily and Sabel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jab, jab by Sabel - just one landing.
Sabel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grappling on the side of the head.#TD#
Grappling shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sabel is trying to defend but Grappling finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Grappling looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Grappling lands with a punch from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grappling throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sabel wants to get back to full guard.
Sabel is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Grappling seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grappling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sabel keeps working.
Sabel is looking to control Grappling's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sabel avoid being mounted?#T1#
Grappling scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Grappling is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sabel is trying to maintain the position but Grappling is very close to passing his half guard.
Grappling is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sabel can do to turn this around?
Grappling scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sabel keeping hold of Grappling's head, controlling as best he can.
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. Grappling connects with a nice short shot to Sabel's temple.
Sabel has hold of Grappling's hands but Grappling slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Grappling drops an elbow to the side of Sabel's head.
Sabel wants to get back to his feet. #T2##SUB2#
Sabel looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Grappling is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sabel sees it coming and defends easily.
Grappling trying to mount his opponent but Sabel defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grappling scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Grappling seems to be looking for submissions.
Grappling looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sabel is looking to control Grappling's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sabel avoid being mounted?
Sabel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Grappling haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Grappling is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sabel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grappling.
Grappling landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Grappling slips a nice elbow through Sabel's hands, connecting with Sabel's forehead.
Grappling sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sabel defending well though.
Sabel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Grappling thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Sabel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grappling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grappling loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grappling lands a couple of elbows.
Sabel is controlling Grappling's posture.
Grappling chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Grappling stands up over Sabel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Grappling stopping the sweep attempt from Sabel.#SUB2#
Sabel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grappling defends well.
Grappling content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sabel tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Grappling drops back looking for a leg! Sabel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sabel manages to kick Grappling off! Grappling jumps back into Sabel's guard. #SUB2#
Sabel throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Grappling escapes and throws Sabel's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Grappling grinds an elbow into Sabel's temple.
Grappling lands some shots froms side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Old Grappling dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Old Grappling's cut.
That's time! Grappling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Grappling misses the shot to the body.
Sabel punishes Grappling's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Sabel closes the distance and clinches.
Sabel stalling.
Sabel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Grappling wants to take the fight to the mat but Sabel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Grappling is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sabel to keep the fight standing.
Sabel cracks Grappling with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Sabel scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grappling drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sabel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Old Grappling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sabel slows down the pace here. #T1#
Sabel pushes Grappling back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grappling's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grappling tries to pull guard but Sabel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sabel presses Grappling against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Sabel.
Grappling wants a takedown but no success here.
Grappling drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grappling tries to pull guard but Sabel won't allow it. #BC2#
Sabel manages to break the clinch.
Sabel leaves Grappling with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Old Grappling is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Danga de danga de dang - Sabel scores with a four punch combination!
Sabel misses with a wild combination.
Sabel lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grappling takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sabel connects with a body shot that sends Grappling's belly button to the back.
Grappling throws a hook but Sabel avoids it easily.#CL2#
Sabel moves into the clinch.
Sabel stalling in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sabel. #T3#
Sabel is trying to force a seperation but Grappling has the dominant position.
The referee calls for Sabel to work.
Sabel tries to break the clinch but Grappling is controlling the position.
Sabel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grappling up against the cage.
Grappling is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sabel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sabel leaning his opponent against the cage.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sabel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sabel.
Grappling tries for a takedown but Sabel manages to get underhooks.
Sabel leaning against his opponent.
Sabel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sabel stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zacharias Sabel.
Sabel connects with a body shot.
Zacharias Sabel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sabel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grappling's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zacharias Sabel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grappling 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Bean moves into the clinch.
Bean is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mma tries a body shot but Bean blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mma.
Bean scores with a shot to the side of Mma's head.
Mma scores with a hook to the body.
Bean jumps guard but Mma stands there with Bean around his waist. Bean gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mma.
Mma gets underhooks to prevent Bean's takedown attempt.
Old Mma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Bean.
Mma struggles to land a body shot inside as Bean controls his hands.
Bean jumps guard but Mma stands there with Bean around his waist. Bean gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bean has Mma pressed against the cage, preventing Mma from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mma lands a nice shot to the body.
Bean lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mma backwards.
Bean changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mma fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Bean has closed the distance and engaged Mma in a clinch. #T1#
Mma wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mma tries to work over Bean's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bean tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mma.
Mma is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mma lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mma lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Bean gets control of Mma's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bean will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#ES2#
Bean manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mma with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Bean closes the distance and clinches.
Mma prevents the takedown attempt.
Bean pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bean is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mma pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Mma breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Old Mma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Bean throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A punch combination from Mma misses.
Bean now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A nice combination there by Mma.
Mma swats away the attempt to clinch by Bean.
Mma throws a jab but it's blocked by Bean.
Bean is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mma misses with a hook. Bean ducked under it nicely.
Mma throws a body punch but Bean moves out of range.
Bean tries to clinch but Mma moves out of range.
A big right from Mma misses.
Mma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bean moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mma stuns Bean with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mma.
Mma throws a shot from downtown. Bean moves away and avoids it.
Mma misses with a double jab
and Bean counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3##CL2#
Bean clinches up against the cage.
Mma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bean backwards.
Mma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bean can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Bean tightens his grip and picks Mma up, before dumping him to the ground. Mma manages to land in guard.
Mma is looking to stand back up but Bean counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mma. #REVR#
Mma taking some punishment here, with Bean in his half guard.
Mma knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bean on the ground.#SU2#
Bean decides to stand and escape the position.
Mma looks to land a right hand but Bean moved out of range.
Bean tries to clinch up but Mma circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Bean has closed the distance and engaged Mma in a clinch.
Mma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bean's elbow.
Mma misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Bean fails to pull the fight into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bean goes for a takedown attempt but Mma pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bean.
Mma misses with a hook.
Mma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mma.
Bean wants to counter with a clinch but Mma pushes him away.
Mma misses with a double jab
and Bean counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mma throws a series of punches but Bean avoids them all with ease.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch but Mma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Bean clinches.
Bean goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mma prevents it. #TD2#
Mma is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bean is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mma to the mat. Mma regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bean stands and throws Mma's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU2#
Bean decides to take the fight back to the feet.
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 Old Mma will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mma swinging wildly here.
Mma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Old Mma is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Mma.#CL2#
Bean has Mma up against the cage in a clinch.
Mma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bean stalling in the clinch.
Mma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bean backwards.
Mma can't find room to land a body shot as Bean controls the action.
Mma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bean has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mma after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bean stalling.
Mma is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Old Mma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Bean.
Mma tries to throw a body punch but Bean avoids it by throwing Mma back against the cage.
Mma can't find room to land a body shot as Bean controls the action.
Bean drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T1#
Mma lands a right hand.
Mma scores with a shot to the side of Bean's head.
Bean tries for a takedown but Mma manages to get underhooks.
Bean jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mma walks away with a smile on his face. Bean gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mma lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bean avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mma misses with an uppercut.
Mma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bean circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Mma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch but Mma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bean moves out of range of the strikes.
Bean tries to clinch up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mma! #CUT#It looks like Mr Bean has been cut.
Mma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bean can do to turn this around?#T2#
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!#CL2#
Bean instigates a clinch.
Bean is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mma is keeping busy.
Mma has had enough of the clinch but Bean keeps him there for the moment.
Mma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bean's elbow.
Mma is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mma lands with a short shot to the head.
Bean trying to land knees to the body.
Mma is trying to break free.#TD2#
Bean pulls guard effortlessly. #ES2#
Bean scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mma circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Bean has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mma is trying to break the clinch but Bean has him pressed against the cage.
Bean comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Old Mma has been cut.#TD2#
Mma is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bean is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mma to the mat. Mma regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T3#
Mma looking for a sweep. Not yet Mma, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mma is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bean chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Bean stands up from Mma's guard - Bean perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mma lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bean backs up against the cage.
Mma is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bean bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mma scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bean is looking to clinch but Mma is avoiding it.
Mma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bean tries to clinch up but Mma circles away and keeps his distance.
Bean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Bean looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bean connects with a high kick.
Bean wants to clinch.
Mma cracks a nice hook into Bean's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bean takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mma throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bean counters with a three punch combo that has Mma backing up. Mma nods at Bean to acknowledge the strikes.
Mma throws a right hand that Bean ducks under and follows up with a left that Bean also avoids with ease.
Bean staying out of range there.#CL2#
Bean gets a clinch. #TD2#
Bean drags the fight down to the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Old Mma dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Mma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##KD2#
Bean lands a big head kick that sends Mma tumbling to the mat! Bean takes a step backwards and waves Mma back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Mma is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#CL2#
Mma tries to keep at a distance but Bean has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oh Mma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bean will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mma up against the cage.
Bean controlling the action here for a moment.
Bean continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Mma prevents a takedown attempt there.
Old Mma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mma wants to get back to striking at distance but Bean won't allow it.
Bean drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mma pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mma seems to have got his legs back now.
Mma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bean. #CL2#
Bean has managed to clinch.
Mma lands a nice shot to the body.
Bean jumps guard but Mma stands there with Bean around his waist. Bean gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Old Mma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Bean.
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!
Mma stops a takedown attempt from Bean.
Mma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mma gets underhooks to prevent Bean's takedown attempt.
Mma can't find room to land a body shot as Bean controls the action.
Mma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bean takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bean tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mma just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mma tries to work over Bean's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Mma is trying to break free.
Mma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bean backwards.
Bean misses with a body punch.
Bean has Mma pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mma manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mma is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mma is trying to break the clinch but Bean has him pressed against the cage.
Bean utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bean tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mma just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mma tries to throw a body punch but Bean avoids it by throwing Mma back against the cage. #TD2#
Bean pulls Mma into guard.
Bean keeping moving, preventing Mma from controlling successfully. #T2#
Bean wants to stand up but Mma is controlling him.
Mma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bean wants to stand and escape but Mma is having none of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Bean doesn't manage to clinch there - Mma circles away.
A combination from Mma does no damage. #CL2#
Bean rushes Mma and presses him up against the cage.
Mma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bean.
Mma can't find room to land a body shot as Bean controls the action.
Bean goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mma prevents it.
Mr Bean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Bean has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mma clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee is taking a good look at Mma as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Bean!
You can see the frustration on Mma's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mma looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mma is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Bean is cranking Mma's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Mma! He's tightened the choke and Mma is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mr Bean!
The defeated Old Mma had this to say: 'Oh sh1t'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2024

#R1#
Striking slips under a jab from Calrissian.
It looked like Striking wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Calrissian lands a head shot.
Calrissian lands a jab.
Striking misses with a low kick.
Calrissian changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Calrissian lands with an overhand left.
Striking misses with a looping left.
We've been told by Striking's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Calrissian missing with a left hand there. Striking was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Calrissian moves out of range of the leg kick from Striking.#TD2#
Calrissian bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calrissian works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Striking tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Striking covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Calrissian lands shots from the back.
Calrissian has Striking flattened out and is raining down punches.
Calrissian controls the action.#T1#
Calrissian scores with punches and elbows.
Striking wants to get back to his feet.
Calrissian biding his time, looking for the opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Striking is trying to get back to his feet but Calrissian has full control of the position and if anything, Striking has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Calrissian landing with strikes.
Calrissian cracks Striking with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Striking from the back mount here, looking to soften him up. #ROC2#Striking is rocked!
Calrissian lands a massive punch from the back that knocks Striking out cold! Calrissian jumps to his feet and celebrates wildly with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dumbledore Calrissian!
Old Striking spoke after the fight, saying 'Congrats bro, you're great!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1##TD#
Grappling shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jcool manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Grappling chips away with some ground and pound.
Jcool 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grappling throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jcool works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jcool has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Tokyo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Grappling controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grappling wants to pass the guard but Jcool is keeping the position.
Grappling lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jcool keeping moving, preventing Grappling from controlling successfully.
Grappling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jcool looking to control. #T1#
Grappling throws a strike but Jcool rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Grappling pulls Jcool in close to his closed guard and prevents Jcool from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Grappling working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jcool doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jcool manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grappling keeping moving, preventing Jcool from controlling successfully.
Grappling is adopting a defensive guard.
Jcool sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2##SUB#
Grappling is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jcool defends well.
Jcool really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grappling. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grappling is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grappling looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jcool trying to control but Grappling is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Jcool is sitting in close to Grappling's body. Grappling has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Jcool is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Jcool is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Grappling.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Old Grappling!
Old Grappling took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thanks for accepting this fight, Jcool. I hope you are successful in your career.'.
Abdul Jcool spoke after the fight, saying '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1##TD#
Grappling shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Grappling working the head and body with strikes.
Grappling slips a nice elbow through Padilha's hands, connecting with Padilha's forehead.
Padilha is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Grappling scores with a couple of nice shots.
Grappling lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Grappling there.
Padilha has hold of Grappling's hands but Grappling slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grappling lands a nice short elbow.
Padilha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grappling. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grappling scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Grappling is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Grappling working Padilha over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grappling passes to full mount!
Grappling is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Grappling! Padilha is hurt baaadly! Grappling is firing away with more strikes - Padilha is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Old Grappling!
An out of breath Old Grappling thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMAH 106
Date: Jan 10, 2024

#R1##CL#
Zhitkov darts in and clinches Mma up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Mma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhitkov.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mma!
Mma slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zhitkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Mma misses.
Mma on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zhitkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Old Mma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Zhitkov darts in and clinches Mma up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mma takes a shot to the head.
Mma tries to throw a body punch but Zhitkov avoids it by throwing Mma back against the cage.
Mma tries to throw a body punch but Zhitkov avoids it by throwing Mma back against the cage. #TD#
Zhitkov decides to pull guard.
Zhitkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mma slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mma would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Zhitkov is pulling down on Mma's head. It's preventing any offense from Mma, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhitkov wants to stand and escape but Mma is having none of it.
Mma has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zhitkov is proving hard to escape from.
Zhitkov keeping moving, preventing Mma from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Zhitkov'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.
Mma won't allow Zhitkov to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Mma is sitting in close to Zhitkov's body. Zhitkov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mma is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mma is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Zhitkov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zakhar Zhitkov!
A very excited looking Zakhar Zhitkov 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.
Old Mma spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh sh1t'.

Event: SUF 15: Christmas Bash
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Kaji misses the shot to the body.
Grappling on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Grappling shoots in but Kaji avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grappling shoots for a double leg takedown but Kaji sprawls well. He's pushed Grappling's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grappling.
Garuda Kaji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Old Grappling.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grappling or perhaps it was just good defense by Kaji, which made it look bad.
Grappling shoots for a takedown but Kaji saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kaji lands a nice hook to Grappling's body. Grappling takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kaji tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grappling was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaji.
Kaji keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from Kaji misses.
We've been told by Kaji's head coaches at Kitano Fight Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kaji lands a slapping body shot.
Grappling darts in looking for a takedown but Kaji gets double underhooks and turns Grappling into the ropes.
Kaji lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grappling shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kaji counters with a right hand to the body.
Grappling tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kaji defends well and Grappling ends up having to push Kaji into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kaji scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Old Grappling has been cut.
Grappling with a poor takedown
and Kaji counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Grappling shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kaji misses the target.
Kaji takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kaji throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grappling stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grappling fails with the takedown
and Kaji counters with a left to the body.
Old Grappling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grappling looks winded!
Grappling shoots in for a double leg but Kaji sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kaji connects with the punch.#ROC#Grappling is rocked!
Kaji digs a good body shot into Grappling's ribs.
Grappling is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaji finish him?
Grappling leaves his chin hanging out and Kaji seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Grappling crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Garuda Kaji!
Garuda Kaji was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SUF 15: Christmas Bash
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Striking lands a nice looking body shot.
Striking listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fletcher looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Striking is fending him off so far but Fletcher persists. Nope, Striking circles away and we're back to standing.
Fletcher fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Striking with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD2#
Fletcher shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Striking manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Striking is looking to stand up but Fletcher isn't so interested in that idea.
Fletcher wants to pass the guard but Striking is keeping the position.
Fletcher prevents Striking from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fletcher passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Fletcher tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Fletcher creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Striking sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Striking is trying to buck Fletcher off.
Fletcher throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fletcher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Striking prevents Fletcher from improving position.
Striking wants to get back to his feet but Fletcher drags him back down.#SUB2#
Fletcher is trying to get an arm triangle but Striking is defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Striking is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Striking looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fletcher taking a breather here.
Striking is pushing Fletcher's head away, looking to escape. Fletcher manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fletcher shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Striking sprawls well. Striking wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fletcher gets slowly back to his feet.
Old Striking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Fletcher.
Fletcher will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Striking. That's going to slow Fletcher down.
Nice body punch from Striking.
Striking lands a nice looking body shot.
Striking scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fletcher takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Striking lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD2#
Fletcher gets a double leg takedown into Striking's guard.
Fletcher trying to control but Striking is working from the bottom.
Fletcher stops Striking from standing up. #SUB2#
Fletcher drops back looking for a leg! Striking is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Striking manages to kick Fletcher off! Fletcher jumps back into Striking's guard.
Fletcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Striking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Fletcher thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fletcher won't allow Striking to get back to his feet.
Fletcher trying to control but Striking is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fletcher stops Striking from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Striking.
Striking connects with a crisp jab.
Fletcher throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fletcher has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fletcher there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Striking is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Striking throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Striking feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fletchers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Striking lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Old Striking dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Striking digs a good body shot into Fletcher's ribs.
Striking lands a body shot.
Fletcher misses with a takedown attempt
and Striking counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Striking with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fletcher takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fletcher takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Striking is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Striking lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Striking enables Fletcher to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Striking manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nick Fletcher has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Striking keeping moving, preventing Fletcher from controlling successfully.
Striking is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fletcher can do to turn this around?
Fletcher stops Striking from standing up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Striking throws a nice outside leg kick.
Striking is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fletcher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Striking as he jumps to the side.
Striking connects with a leg kick.
Fletcher fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Old Striking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Fletcher.
Nice body punch from Striking.
Fletcher takes one on the button.
Striking lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Nice jab there from Striking.
A decent looking cross lands there for Striking.
A left lands for Striking.
Striking connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fletcher momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Striking connects with a leg kick.
Striking's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fletcher under the eye.
An inside leg kick lands from Striking.
Fletcher's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Donk. Striking catches Fletcher right on the button with a cross.
Striking lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Decent striking displayed by Striking there.
We've been informed that Fletcher has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fletcher with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fletcher is breathing heavily.
Fletcher takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Striking tests Fletcher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fletcher takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fletcher closes the distance and clinches up with Striking, looking for a takedown. Fletcher pushes Striking against the ropes but Striking circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3#
Striking scores with a shot to the body.
Fletcher has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Striking fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fletcher looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Striking ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fletcher is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Striking lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fletcher takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Striking lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fletcher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Striking as he jumps to the side.
Striking's corner calls for a 1-2. Striking obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Striking fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fletcher looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Striking scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Striking connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fletcher momentarily.
Striking works the jab nicely.
Striking scores with a nice strike.
Old Striking is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Striking. That's going to slow Fletcher down.
Striking chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Striking fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fletcher takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fletcher tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fletcher 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.#TD2#
Fletcher looking to score a takedown here. Striking is defending well but Fletcher drives through and ends up in Striking's guard.
Striking wants to stand up but Fletcher is controlling him.
Fletcher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Striking works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Striking wants to stand and escape but Fletcher is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Old Striking dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Striking scores with the left hand. Fletcher knows he should have avoided that one.
Striking scores with a jab.
Striking fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fletcher.
Striking buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fletcher misses with a head kick.
As Fletcher backs away, Striking returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fletcher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fletcher has his takedown stuffed
and Striking counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fletcher moves forwards but Striking connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striking jabs at Fletcher's body.
Fletcher on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab by Striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Striking lands a nice shot that snaps Fletcher's head back.
Striking lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fletcher's sensitive parts.
Striking tests Fletcher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fletcher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
That kick from Striking tenderised Fletcher's leg. Fletcher is trying to keep his angry face on.
Striking scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fletcher stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Striking.
Striking tests Fletcher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Striking's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fletcher under the eye.
Striking dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fletcher. That did some damage!
Striking lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fletcher's sensitive parts.
Old Striking is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Striking fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Striking scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fletcher tries for a takedown but Striking sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Old Striking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Fletcher.#TD2#
Fletcher closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Striking to the mat! Striking manages to get full guard.
Striking will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Striking wants to get back to his feet but Fletcher is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Striking wants to get back to his feet but Fletcher passes into half guard.
Fletcher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Striking defending well though.
Fletcher prevents Striking from standing back up.
Striking knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fletcher on the ground.#SUB2#
Fletcher seems to be working for a kimura but Striking defends the submission attempt.
Striking is trying to stand back up but Fletcher is controlling him #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Striking working hard to break the clinch.
Fletcher using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Striking has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Striking is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Striking blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Striking can't break the clinch.
Fletcher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Striking is trying to break the clinch but Fletcher has him pressed against the ropes.
Striking tries to break free but Fletcher pushes him back against the ropes.
Old Striking is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fletcher avoiding damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Fletcher.
Striking wants to break free but Fletcher has control.
Fletcher misses with an elbow over the top.
Fletcher jumps guard but Striking stands there with Fletcher around his waist. Fletcher gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Fletcher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Old Striking showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Striking, 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Old Striking!
Post fight, Old Striking took to the microphone: 'I thank my team for motivating me to be better every day and Devon Giguere for the excellent management at the company Sol União Fighting. Including Devon, I want to ask you for a fight... Marshall Knight (399043), I WILL KNOCK YOU OUT!!! Accept my revenge. Let's put on a show again.'.

Event: MMAH 96
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dover.
Dover closes the distance and clinches up with Mma, looking for a takedown. Dover pushes Mma against the cage but Mma circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dover.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Dover shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dover was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dover lands some shots froms side control.
Mma takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mma tries to buck Dover off but Dover is having none of it.
Dover working the ground and pound.
Mma tries to buck Dover off but Dover is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mma can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dover works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
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!
Mma on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Dover in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Mma is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Dover!
Old Mma spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh sh1t'.

Event: SUF 11: Striking Vs Knight
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
A nice leg kick from Striking, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Knight misses.
Striking throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range.
Striking with a nice calf kick.
Striking scores with a hook to the body. Knight takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Striking lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Striking lands with an uppercut that bounces Knight off the ropes and back into range.
Striking with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knight to score with a decent uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Striking.
Knight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Striking counters with a slapping leg kick.
Knight takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Striking.
A nice inside leg kick there by Striking. That's going to slow Knight down.
Striking throws a nice inside leg kick.
Striking scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Striking tried to counter with a leg kick but Knight avoided it.
Knight misses with a hook to the body
and Striking counters with a one-two to the body.
Striking uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knight.
Striking lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Knight chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Striking can pounce on him.
Striking misses with a jab to the body
and Knight counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Striking takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
Knight misses with a hook.
Striking loads up on a big right hand but Knight slips the punch.
Striking throws a quick inside leg kick.
Knight scores with a crisp jab that stopped Striking in his tracks.
Knight just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick from Striking, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Striking. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Striking fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knight has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knight looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knight misses with a left hand
and Striking counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knight thinking.
Striking is looking to wear down Knight with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Knight takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Striking misses with a hook.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Striking there.
Knight throws the left hand but Striking avoids the punch easily.
Striking dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Knight. That did some damage!
Striking just misses with a punch to the body.
Knight throws a body shot but no joy.
Striking looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knight throws an off balance right hand
and Striking counters with a nice low kick that buckles Knight's knee momentarily.
Striking takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knight lands a slapping body shot.
Knight moves out of range as Striking strikes.
Knight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Striking staying out of range there.#KD2#
Knight lands a big right hand that sends Striking crashing to the mat! Knight stays standing though and waves Striking back to his feet!#ROC2#Striking is rocked!
Striking leaves his chin hanging out and Knight seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Striking crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marshall Knight!
Marshall Knight is the new middleweight champion!
The defeated Old Striking had this to say: 'Congrats bro, you're great!'.

Event: SUF 10: Laake vs Leighton
Date: Nov 08, 2023

#R1#
Striking misses with a hook. Rojas ducked under it nicely.
Striking takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rojas lands the left hand.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
Striking closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rojas checks a leg kick.
Striking tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Striking.
Rojas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Striking attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rojas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Striking on the side of the head.#ROC#Striking is rocked!
Rojas ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Striking's jaw. Striking's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Rojas does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adriel Rojas!

Event: SUF 9: Whelan vs Muller
Date: Nov 03, 2023

#R1#
Derringer swinging wildly here.
Grappling with the counter takedown but Derringer avoids it easily.#TD2#
Grappling closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Derringer quickly recovers to half guard.
Derringer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Derringer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grappling.
Grappling thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Derringer tries to kick Grappling off but Grappling keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Grappling working over Derringer with some ground and pound. Derringer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Derringer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grappling.
Derringer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grappling on the ground.
Grappling with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappling seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grappling slows the pace down in half guard.
Grappling looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Grappling throwing shots but Derringer is blocking nicely.
Grappling scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Grappling looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Derringer is breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Grappling there.
Grappling looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Grappling winds up and cracks Derringer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Grappling throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grappling slips a nice elbow through Derringer's hands, connecting with Derringer's forehead.
Nice strikes from Grappling there.
Grappling working Derringer over with strikes. #T2#
Grappling with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Derringer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Grappling thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Derringer's head.
Grappling sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Derringer has hold of Grappling's hands but Grappling slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Derringer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grappling lands a nice short elbow.
Grappling lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC2#Derringer is rocked!
Grappling lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Derringer quite badly. Derringer pulls Grappling in close trying to recover. Grappling postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Derringer on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Derringer doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Old Grappling!
An out of breath Old Grappling thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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