Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1135 Ryan vs. Kamara
Date: Jan 26, 2025

#R1#
Palhares throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Strong scores with a body shot.
Palhares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strong.
Strong defending well as Palhares loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Strong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Palhares misses with a straight right.
Palhares misses with a lunging right hand
letting Strong counter with a right hand.
Strong digs a good hook to Palhares's body.
Palhares throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Palhares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Palhares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strong lands a body shot.
Palhares avoids a punch combination nicely.
Palhares misses with an uppercut
and Strong counters with a nice uppercut.
Strong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Strong.#TD#
Palhares looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Palhares missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Palhares not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Strong is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palhares throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Strong pushes Palhares off looking to stand but Palhares dives back in and keeps control.
Palhares thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Palhares looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Palhares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strong keeps working.
Strong taking some punishment here, with Palhares in his half guard. #T2#
Palhares prevents Strong from standing back up. #SUB#
Palhares is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Strong has managed to free his arm - good work.
Strong looks like he's trying to stand up.
Palhares missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Palhares missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Strong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Palhares stops Strong from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Strong slips a straight right by Palhares.
Strong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Palhares instigates a clinch.
Strong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Palhares prevents a body shot from Strong.
Strong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strong pushes Palhares back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Palhares gets through Strong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Strong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strong connects with a body shot.
Strong throws a jab when Palhares was well out of range.
LaDaniel Strong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Strong looks to land a right hand but Palhares moved out of range.
Palhares with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palhares sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Strong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palhares.
Strong scores with a jab to the head.
Palhares has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strong.
Palhares scores with a leg kick.
Strong lands with an overhand left.
Palhares shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strong as he avoids it easily.
Palhares tried to score with a low kick but Strong checks it.
Strong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Strong moves away from the strike by Palhares.
Strong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Strong lands a jab to the head.
Palhares throws out a leg kick but Strong moves out of range and Palhares only half commits.
Strong moves away from the strike by Palhares.
Strong lands a right hook to the body.
Palhares fails with a takedown attempt.
Palhares tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strong swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Palhares drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but LaDaniel Strong will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Jab by Strong.
Strong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Strong with a nice cross.
Good leg kick by Strong.
Nice cross by Strong.
Palhares lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
LaDaniel Strong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Palhares moves out of range as Strong strikes.
Palhares misses with an attempted mid kick.
Palhares tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strong swivels and escapes.
Palhares with a jab.#CUT#It looks like LaDaniel Strong has been cut.
Strong checks a leg kick.
Strong misses with a hook.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Strong enables Palhares to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Strong manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palhares landing some decent shots from guard.
Strong wants to stand up but Palhares is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Strong can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Palhares trying to control but Strong is working from the bottom.
Palhares works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Strong is staying active underneath Palhares, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strong wants to get back to his feet.
Strong felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Luis Palhares overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Palhares lands strikes from half guard.
Palhares sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strong defending well though.
Palhares trying to control from half guard but Strong is working away. #ES2#
Strong kicks off Palhares and gets to his feet. #T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Palhares or perhaps it was just good defense by Strong, which made it look bad.
Palhares cracks a nice hook into Strong's ribs.
Palhares misses with a hook.
Strong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Strong.
Palhares thumps Strong with a low kick.
Palhares throws a leg kick that misses.
Strong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palhares goes for a double leg but Strong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Strong continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Palhares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palhares working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strong.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Palhares creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palhares prevents Strong from breaking the clinch.#T3##BC2#
Strong breaks the clinch.
Palhares slips under a jab from Strong.
Palhares throws a chopping leg kick but Strong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Palhares throws a wild body kick that Strong sees coming a mile off.
Palhares throws a shot from downtown. Strong moves away and avoids it.
Strong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strong moves out of range as Palhares throws a body kick.
Strong throws out a counter right but Palhares avoids it with no problem.
Strong misses with the combination.
Palhares throws a hook but Strong blocks it.
Strong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Palhares looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Strong misses with a wild combination.
Strong scores with a sloppy right hand. Palhares should have avoided that one.
Palhares shoots in looking for a takedown. Strong tries to sprawl out of it but Palhares keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Strong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Palhares shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Palhares!
Strong misses with a straight right.
Palhares fails with the takedown
and Strong counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Palhares closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Strong digs a good body shot into Palhares's ribs.
Palhares misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Good standup being displayed there by Strong as he connects with a hook.
Palhares misses with a low kick as Strong jumps back.
Strong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Strong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Strong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

LaDaniel Strong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on LaDaniel Strong's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Strong blocks the body kick.
Some wild striking there from Strong.
Strong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Palhares tries to score a power double leg takedown but Strong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Palhares somewhat.
Palhares takes a swing at Strong's ribcage but misses.
Nice sprawl there from Strong as Palhares shoots in.
Donk. Strong catches Palhares right on the button with a cross.
A big left from Strong misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong throws a shot from downtown. Palhares moves away and avoids it.
Strong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Palhares lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strong at a distance.
Strong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Strong lands with a straight right. Palhares didn't see that one coming.
Palhares chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strong can pounce on him. #T1#
An inside leg kick from Palhares misses.
Strong slips under a jab from Palhares.
Strong feints a counter leg kick.
Palhares throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Palhares tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strong swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Palhares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Palhares throws out a leg kick but Strong moves out of range and Palhares only half commits. #TD#
Palhares manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Strong on his heels. He'll look to pass Strong's guard now, I'm sure.
Strong wants to stand but Palhares is controlling the position.
Strong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Palhares.
Strong wants to stand but Palhares is controlling the position.
Palhares throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Palhares won't allow Strong to get back to his feet.
Palhares is looking to work some ground and pound but Strong has wrist control.
Palhares trying to control the position from guard on top but Strong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Strong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Palhares.
Palhares throws a half hearted mid kick.
Palhares slips under a jab from Strong.
Strong swings for the body but Palhares moves out of range.
Strong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Palhares can pounce on him.
Strong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Strong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palhares manages to avoid it.
Strong scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strong lands with a shot to the body.
Palhares looks to score with a jab to the body but Strong is just out of range.
Palhares slips under a jab from Strong.
Strong jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Strong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Palhares stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Palhares tries for a takedown but Strong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Palhares.
Strong works Palhares's body with a nice hook.
Palhares throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Strong. Those never looked like landing.
Strong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Palhares on the side of the head.
That kick from Palhares tenderised Strong's leg. Strong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Palhares tries to score with a low kick but Strong moves his leg out of the way.
Strong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Palhares.
Palhares lands a leg kick that knocks Strong off balance momentarily.
Palhares throws a push kick but Strong slaps the foot to one side.
A low kick lands for Strong.
Strong misses with an uppercut.
Palhares slips under a jab from Strong.
Palhares is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strong lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T4#
Strong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Palhares.
A little feinted left hand from Palhares on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Strong jabs Palhares right on the nose. Palhares blinks but takes it well.
Nice jab there from Strong.
Luis Palhares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Palhares tests Strong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Palhares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Palhares.
Strong stalks Palhares and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Palhares's face. Palhares staggers backwards, shaken.
A low kick from Palhares misses
and Strong counters with a series of strikes. Palhares will be more careful next time no doubt.
Strong scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Palhares misses with a hook
and Strong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Palhares looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Strong staying out of range there.
Palhares feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Strongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Strong takes a shot right to the bread basket.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SMASH: Lang vs Hanma
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Ridley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Ridley misses.
Sitsongrit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ridley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Ridley throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Ridley tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ridleys head.
Knees to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ridley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sitsongrit landing knees to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ridley swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit landing knees to the body.
Ridley is breathing heavily.
Sitsongrit using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit pushes Ridley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit pushes Ridley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit lands a good knee to the midsection. Ridley won't want to take too many of those.
Sitsongrit has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ridley seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sitsongrit can turn it around.
Sitsongrit using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit lands a good knee to the midsection. Ridley won't want to take too many of those.
Sitsongrit working Ridley over with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Ridley is trying to stall.
Sitsongrit putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ridley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ridley's face. #ROC2#Ridley is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Luke Ridley has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Oh Ridley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sitsongrit dips a shoulder and cracks Ridley with a mighty uppercut! Ridley falls back against the cage and Sitsongrit unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ridley is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Sitsongrit screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Madkhao Sitsongrit!
Madkhao Sitsongrit 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: NYF 101: Perry vs Wieland
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Reilly slips a jab and a cross from Nunes.
Reilly changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nunes wants to land a leg kick but Reilly is out of range.
Reilly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reilly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Nunes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Reilly to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Reilly is stalling in the full guard.
Reilly working some strikes from top position.
Reilly passes Nunes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly is looking to take a break and control but Nunes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reilly is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Reilly working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nunes is trying to control but can't.
Nunes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Nunes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Nunes is defending against the submission attempts here by Reilly.
Nunes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nunes.
Reilly sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nunes keeping moving, preventing Reilly from controlling successfully. #T2#
Reilly throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nunes 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.
Nunes controls Reilly momentarily but Reilly frees himself.
Reilly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nunes is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Nunes working for a triangle but Reilly defends it easily.
Reilly working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Nunes keeping moving, preventing Reilly from controlling successfully.
Nunes can't keep his opponent in guard - Reilly advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nunes is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Reilly is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nunes defends it well.
Nunes trying to get back to full guard but Reilly takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Reilly cracks Nunes with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nunes taking shots to the head.
Reilly lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nunes hang on?#T4#
Nunes is desperately trying to improve his position but Reilly has a good base and remains in mount.
Nunes is squirming around, avoiding Reilly's attempts to control the action.
Reilly with good strikes from the mount here!
Reilly looking to control but Nunes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nunes tries to lock up and control but Reilly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reilly in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nunes just holding on.
Reilly controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reilly looking to control but Nunes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reilly is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregor Reilly dominated that round.
That's time! Reilly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Reilly misses with the combination.
Reilly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good exchange - Nunes coming out on top.
Reilly misses with a left hand
and Nunes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nunes misses with a series of wild punches.
Nunes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nunes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nunes lands a head kick. Reilly smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice sprawl there from Nunes as Reilly shoots in.
Nunes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reilly takes a swing at Nunes's ribcage but misses.
Reilly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nunes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nunes throws a low kick, looking for Reilly's leg but Reilly calmly moves out of range.
Reilly cracks Nunes with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Nunes misses its intended target.
Reilly throws out a loose jab but Nunes uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A big right from Reilly misses.
Reilly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mateus Nunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reilly moves out of range of the strikes.
Reilly misses with a straight left.
Nunes throws a series of punches but Reilly avoids them all with ease.
Reilly misses with a body shot. #TD#
Reilly looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nunes!
Nunes is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Reilly landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nunes wants to control but Reilly postures up.
Reilly working the ground and pound.
Reilly tries to advance to mount but Nunes denies him.
Reilly working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
Nunes on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nunes tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Nunes wants to control his opponent's hands but Reilly gets his hands free.
Nunes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Reilly is riding his opponent, not letting Nunes buck him off.
Reilly is looking to control Nunes but Nunes is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Nunes tries to roll but Reilly sticks to his back.
Nunes covers up after that shot from Reilly.
Reilly is punishing Nunes with some ground and pound. #T3#
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Reilly.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Reilly. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Reilly cracks Nunes with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Nunes from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Gregor Reilly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reilly lands with a hammerfist to the side of Nunes's head.
Nunes covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head. #SUB#
Reilly is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Reilly is landing with strikes from the back.
Nunes is trying to break free.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Reilly. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Nunes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
You can see the frustration on Nunes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nunes covers up after that shot from Reilly. #ROC#Nunes is rocked!#T4#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Reilly controlling the positon.
Nunes is still in real trouble! Can Reilly finish him?
Reilly tries to get the hooks in deep but Nunes pushed the leg off.
Nunes takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Nunes seems to have recovered his senses.
Reilly struggling to keep hold of the position.
Reilly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nunes can do to turn this around?
Nunes is trying to remain composed but Reilly is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Nunes rolls, trying to escape but Reilly keeps control of the position.
Reilly has Nunes flattened out and is raining down punches.
Reilly softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Reilly controlling the position well here. Nunes rolled but Reilly kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Reilly seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nunes for as long as he can get away with.
Nunes rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregor Reilly dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Reilly fails with a takedown attempt.
Nunes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nunes throws a low kick but Reilly avoids it.
Nunes lands with a straight right. Reilly didn't see that one coming.
Reilly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reilly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nunes.
It seemed like Nunes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reilly connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nunes. Nunes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Reilly shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nunes as he avoids it easily.
Nunes lands a right hook to the body.
Gregor Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nunes defending well as Reilly loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reilly.
A big left from Reilly misses.
Nunes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nunes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reilly digs a good hook to Nunes's body. #T1#
Reilly shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nunes pinned against the cage. Nunes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregor Reilly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reilly misses with a few strikes there.
Nunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Nunes.
Reilly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nunes.
Nunes throws out a counter right but Reilly avoids it with no problem.
Nunes connects with a right hand. Reilly shakes it off.
Reilly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reilly throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nunes.
Nunes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reilly closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nunes circles away.
Reilly lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Nunes.
Reilly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nunes moves away.
Nunes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reilly. #T2#
Reilly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nunes circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reilly lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed right hand from Nunes misses the target.
Reilly will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab by Reilly.
Nunes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reilly.
Nunes staying out of range there.
Nunes lands a nice hook to Reilly's body. Reilly takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nunes walks into a stiff left hand from Reilly.
Nice cross by Nunes.
Reilly loads up on a big right hand but Nunes slips the punch.
Reilly defending well as Nunes loads up on a big left hand.
Gregor Reilly is winning the standup battle so far.
Reilly cracks Nunes with an open hand slap.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nunes.
Reilly pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Reilly blocks the body kick.
Nunes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nunes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nunes connects with an inside leg kick.
Reilly throws a body punch but Nunes moves out of range.
A jab from Nunes misses.
Nunes with the inside leg kick.
Reilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Reilly.
Nunes throws a nice looking combination but Reilly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nunes motions for Reilly to come forward. Nunes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nunes stalks Reilly and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Reilly's face. Reilly staggers backwards, shaken.
Reilly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nunes missing with a left hand there. Reilly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Nunes misses its intended target.
Reilly half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nunes misses with a looping right.
Reilly moves out of range as Nunes strikes.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nunes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reilly fails to land with a series of punches.
Reilly throws a series of punches but Nunes moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Nunes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nunes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Nunes.
Nunes walks into a stiff left hand from Reilly.
Nunes misses with a looping right.
A cross from Reilly lands.
Nunes moves out of range as Reilly strikes.
Nunes misses with a double jab.
Reilly works the jab nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reilly throws a jab but it's blocked by Nunes.
Reilly throws a right and a left that Nunes avoids nicely.
Mateus Nunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gregor Reilly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nunes misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gregor Reilly.
Well Reilly has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregor Reilly!
Gregor Reilly made sure to mention his sponsor, Bloodbath MMA Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: Just some fights 10
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Zurauskas. Bowen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zurauskas throws a leg kick which misses Bowen 's front leg but catches the back leg as Bowen tries to avoid it.
Zurauskas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Deathsquad in the buildup to the fight.
Bowen misses with an uppercut.
Zurauskas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zurauskas blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Zurauskas misses its intended target.
Bowen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bowen connects with the punch.
Zurauskas is looking to clinch but Bowen is avoiding it.
Zurauskas punishes Bowen 's body with a nice straight punch.
Zurauskas lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Luke Bowen has been cut.
Zurauskas checks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Zurauskas misses its target.
Bowen throws a solid leg kick but Zurauskas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bowen .
Zurauskas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bowen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bowen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zurauskas on the side of 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!
Zurauskas scores with a hook.
Zurauskas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Bowen misses with a body kick.
Bowen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zurauskas throws a body punch but Bowen moves out of range.
Bowen flicks out a counter leg kick but Zurauskas steps away.
Bowen throws a series of punches but Zurauskas moves out of range.
Zurauskas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Zurauskas motions for Bowen to come forward. Zurauskas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bowen throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Zurauskas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Luke Bowen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowen tries to bum rush Zurauskas with a series of wild strikes but Zurauskas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zurauskas throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bowen avoids it.
Bowen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bowen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bowen misses with a wild body shot.
Zurauskas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bowen works the jab nicely.
Bowen looks to score with a jab to the body but Zurauskas is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bowen . Zurauskas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bowen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zurauskas counters with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Zurauskas.
Bowen looks winded!#T2#
Bowen throws a jab when Zurauskas was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zurauskas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bowen throws a leg kick but Zurauskas checks it.
Luke Bowen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bowen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bowen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zurauskas digs a good body shot into Bowen 's ribs.
Zurauskas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bowen s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#KD#
Zurauskas catches Bowen napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Bowen to the canvas!
Zurauskas advances position into side control!#SUB#
Zurauskas has an Americana. Bowen didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Zurauskas is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Zurauskas hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Paulius Zurauskas!
Our winner, Paulius Zurauskas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: JF 57 - Kung Fu Li vs Lyons
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1##TD#
Slither gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kvaratskhelia to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kvaratskhelia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvaratskhelia throwing strikes from guard but Slither blocks nicely.
Kvaratskhelia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Slither's head.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Slither is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvaratskhelia with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia drops back looking for a leg! Slither is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Slither manages to kick Kvaratskhelia off! Kvaratskhelia jumps back into Slither's guard.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Slither is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kvaratskhelia is working Slither over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Slither keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully.
Kvaratskhelia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Slither working for a triangle but Kvaratskhelia defends it easily.
Slither preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kvaratskhelia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kvaratskhelia works over Slither with some ground and pound from guard.
Kvaratskhelia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kvaratskhelia chips away with some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia works over Slither with some ground and pound from guard.
Kvaratskhelia stays in close to Slither's body and controls the position. #T2#
Slither trying to keep a closed guard but Kvaratskhelia is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Slither's head.
Kvaratskhelia stands up over Slither, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kvaratskhelia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Slither with a solid left hand.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control from the top but Slither keeps moving.
Slither has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kvaratskhelia has passed into side control.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Slither with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
Kvaratskhelia scores with punches from side control.
Kvaratskhelia grinds an elbow into Slither's temple.
Slither sneaks back into half guard.
Kvaratskhelia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Slither trying to control but Kvaratskhelia postures up. #SUB#
Kvaratskhelia seems to be looking for submissions.
Slither is looking to improve his position.
Slither works his way to full guard. Good work.
Slither trying to control the position.
Slither utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Kvaratskhelia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Slither keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully.
Slither wants to improve his position but instead Kvaratskhelia has moved into half guard.
Kvaratskhelia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slither with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kvaratskhelia working Slither over with strikes.
Kvaratskhelia prevents Slither from improving his position.#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia seems to be working for a kimura but Slither defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slither is looking to control Kvaratskhelia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Slither avoid being mounted?
Kvaratskhelia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikheil Kvaratskhelia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kvaratskhelia shoots in but Slither avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Kvaratskhelia is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Slither's half guard.
Slither taking some punishment here, with Kvaratskhelia in his half guard.
Slither is pressing down on Kvaratskhelia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kvaratskhelia landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Slither has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kvaratskhelia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Slither seems keen to control Kvaratskhelia's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slither tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slither looking to control. #T1#
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Slither is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of digs.
Kvaratskhelia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slither is keeping the position for now.
Kvaratskhelia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Slither tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kvaratskhelia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slither can do to turn this around?
Slither has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle.
Slither working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kvaratskhelia. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kvaratskhelia stays in close to Slither's body and controls the position.
Slither working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Slither looking for a guillotine here but Kvaratskhelia defends easily.
Kvaratskhelia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Slither is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia gets to his feet and stands over Slither, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Slither felt that one! Kvaratskhelia unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Slither from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikheil Kvaratskhelia!
Mikheil Kvaratskhelia bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: QFC Tournament 1214 Round 1
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1#
Chicane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yurchon.
Chicane lands with a nice body punch.
Chicane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yurchon on the side of the head.
Yurchon misses with a hook.
Chicane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chicane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice jab there from Chicane.
Chicane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yurchon throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chicane! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Yurchon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yurchon throws a body punch but Chicane moves out of range.
Chicane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yurchon.
Chicane missing with a left hand there. Yurchon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chicane misses with a two punch combination.
Chicane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Yurchon misses the target.
Chicane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yurchon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yurchon lands the left hand.
Yurchon throws a hook but Chicane avoids it easily.
Yurchon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chicane.
Chicane is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yurchon with a body shot.
Chicane lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T1#
Yurchon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Chicane misses.
Yurchon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yurchon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chicane manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Chicane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sumar Yurchon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chicane walks into a jab.
Yurchon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chicane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chicane slips under a jab from Yurchon.
Chicane slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yurchon throws a shot to the body.
Chicane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Yurchon as he connects with a hook.
Chicane scores with a jab. Yurchon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yurchon lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yurchon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chicane has time to react.#ROC#Chicane is rocked!
Chicane misses with the combination.
Chicane is still on wobbly legs! Can Yurchon finish him?
Yurchon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chicane. Yurchon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chicane seems to have recovered his senses.
Yurchon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yurchon throws an overhand right that lands on Chicane's shoulder, as Chicane tries to avoid the shot.
Chicane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Yurchon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yurchon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chicane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yurchon throws out the jab.
Yurchon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sloppy strikes from Chicane. Those never looked like landing.
Chicane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yurchon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chicane scores with a jab.
Yurchon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yurchon throws a body shot but no joy.
Yurchon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chicane moves away from the strike by Yurchon.
Yurchon avoids the body shot from Chicane.
A jab lands there for Chicane.
A jab from Yurchon misses.
Chicane throws out a counter right but Yurchon avoids it with no problem.
Chicane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yurchon misses the body punch
and Chicane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chicane throws a looping overhand right but Yurchon ducks down to avoid it.
Chicane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Chicane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Yurchon does it's job there.
Chicane thuds a left hand into Yurchon's body.
Chicane moves out of range as Yurchon strikes.
Yurchon looks to land a right hand but Chicane moved out of range.
Yurchon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chicane to score with a decent uppercut.
Yurchon throws an overhand right that lands on Chicane's shoulder, as Chicane tries to avoid the shot.
Chicane stuns Yurchon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chicane is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yurchon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Yurchon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chicane moves away.
Yurchon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chicane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chicane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yurchon.
Yurchon throws a body punch but Chicane moves out of range.
Yurchon throws a looping overhand right but Chicane ducks down to avoid it.
Yurchon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yurchon misses the shot to the body.
Yurchon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chicane on the side of 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!
A big left from Yurchon misses.
Chicane wants to counter with a clinch but Yurchon pushes him away.
Yurchon just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Chicane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chicane moves out of range as Yurchon strikes.
Chicane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chicane misses with a body shot.
Chicane tests Yurchon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Yurchon misses the target.
Chicane staying out of range there.
Chicane misses with a body shot.
Chicane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yurchon.
Yurchon scores with a nice head shot.
Chicane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yurchon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yurchon throws a jab but it's blocked by Chicane.
Yurchon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chicane.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chicane slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chicane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yurchon lands a slapping body shot.
Chicane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Caine Chicane will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Chicane looks to land a left hand but Yurchon moved out of range nicely.
Yurchon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chicane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yurchon.
Chicane throws a series of punches but Yurchon moves out of range.
Chicane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yurchon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chicane takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yurchon stuns Chicane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yurchon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chicane lands a nice looking body shot.
Yurchon steps in with a hook that catches Chicane right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Yurchon follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Chicane looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sumar Yurchon!

Event: QFC Tournament 1214 Round 1
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1#
Kirkland walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hartz cracks Kirkland with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Kirkland closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hartz is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Kirkland working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kirkland trying to control the position but Hartz is working away.
Hartz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kirkland wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Kirkland swings around for an armbar but Hartz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kirkland's guard.
Hartz trying to control but Kirkland is working from the bottom.
Hartz lands a couple of digs.#T1##SUB2#
Kirkland had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hartz defends it easily.
Hartz preventing the sweep.
Kirkland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hartz trying to control but Kirkland is working from the bottom.
Kirkland doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kirkland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Hartz wants to control but Kirkland is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SU2#
Kirkland decides to stand up.
Kirkland takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hartz lands a jab to the head.
Hartz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Hartz has managed to clinch.
Hartz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kirkland backwards.
Kirkland tries for a takedown but Hartz manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hartz.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kirkland wants to take the fight to the mat but Hartz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hartz working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Hartz lands a body shot.
Kirkland jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hartz walks away with a smile on his face. Kirkland gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Logan Hartz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Kirkland.
Hartz lands with a hook. Kirkland tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hartz lands with an overhand left.
Kirkland tries to clinch but Hartz is having none of it.
Donk. Hartz catches Kirkland right on the button with a cross.
Hartz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jab from Hartz.
Hartz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kirkland stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hartz tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Kirkland closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kirkland lands in his opponent's guard.
Hartz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kirkland is one step ahead there.
Kirkland with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Hartz keeping moving, preventing Kirkland from controlling successfully.
Kirkland looking to pass the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Kirkland gets to his feet. Hartz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice body punch from Hartz. #TD2#
Kirkland feints and as Hartz raises his hands in defense, Kirkland changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kirkland is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hartz defends well.
Kirkland wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Hartz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hartz tries to close the distance and clinch but Kirkland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hartz cracks Kirkland with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hartz closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Kirkland counters with a takedown into side control.
Kirkland is looking to take a break and control but Hartz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kirkland scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kirkland wants to control for a moment but Hartz uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartz is not content to let Kirkland control the position.
Hartz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Kirkland trying to control but Hartz is working from the bottom.
Hartz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Hartz is working an open guard so Kirkland takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Kirkland shoots in and gets a takedown into Hartz's guard.
Kirkland throws a strike but Hartz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirkland wants to stand but Hartz is controlling the position.
Hartz looking to pass the guard.
Hartz passes Kirkland's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Kirkland wants to get back to his feet.
Kirkland is trying to get back to full guard.
Kirkland trying to control here.
Kirkland avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hartz.
Kirkland is trying to control but can't.
Kirkland makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kirkland.
Kirkland keeping moving, preventing Hartz from controlling successfully. #T3#
Kirkland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Kirkland is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Kirkland working for a triangle but Hartz defends it easily.
Kirkland is trying to keep Hartz in close. #SUB2#
Hartz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kirkland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hartz has managed to get both his arms back between Kirkland's legs - danger averted.#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.
Kirkland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hartz trying to control the position.
Kirkland trying to control but Hartz is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kirkland got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hartz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kirkland has managed to get both his arms back between Hartz's legs - danger averted.
Hartz keeping moving, preventing Kirkland from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Kirkland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hartz wants to clinch up but Kirkland keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Kirkland fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hartz sprawls well initially but Kirkland persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hartz wants to control but Kirkland is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Kirkland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hartz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kirkland.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kirkland lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirkland scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hartz wants to improve his position but Kirkland is controlling well.
Hartz is trying to maintain the position but Kirkland is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Kirkland wants to take a breather but Hartz is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kirkland is trying to work for a kimura but Hartz is defending well.
Hartz gets full guard.
Kirkland works over Hartz with some ground and pound from guard.
Kirkland pushing down on Hartz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kirkland passes to side control.
Kirkland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hartz keeps working. #T2#
Kirkland creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
James Kirkland has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kirkland laying and praying for a moment but Hartz takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
Hartz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kirkland seems to be working for a kimura but Hartz defends the submission attempt.
Kirkland is trying to control the action in half guard but Hartz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Hartz is looking to control Kirkland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hartz avoid being mounted?
Hartz is trying to get back to full guard.
Kirkland is trying to control the action in half guard but Hartz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kirkland seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kirkland trying to control the action but Hartz is working from the bottom. #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.
Hartz tries to roll over but Kirkland keeps him under control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Kirkland shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hartz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kirkland trying to control the position but Hartz is working away.
Logan Hartz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU2#
Kirkland decides to stand back up. Kirkland steps back and let's Hartz get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hartz cracks Kirkland with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kirkland circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hartz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A shot to the liver by Hartz. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Kirkland closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hartz's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirkland wants to control from the top but Hartz keeps moving.
Kirkland works over Hartz with some ground and pound from guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for James Kirkland!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for James Kirkland!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for James Kirkland!

James Kirkland wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 1214 Round 1
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1#
Yurchon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lock.
Yurchon lands an overhand right.
Yurchon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lock.
Lock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yurchon.
Lock tries to clinch up.
Lock moves in looking to clinch but Yurchon pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Yurchon misses the target.
Yurchon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yurchon slips a jab from Lock.
Yurchon misses with an uppercut. Lock saw that one coming.
Lock wants to clinch.
Yurchon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yurchon throws a hook but Lock blocks it.
A big left from Yurchon misses.
Nice defenses there by Lock.#CL#
Lock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lock just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yurchon's brow.
Yurchon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yurchon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lock blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yurchon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yurchon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yurchon.
Yurchon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yurchon avoids the elbow strike from Lock, against the cage.
Yurchon blocks an uppercut.
Lock's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lock can't find room to land a body shot as Yurchon controls the action.
Yurchon blocks an elbow strike.
Yurchon lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lock throws an elbow but misses.
Yurchon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yurchon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lock throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short uppercut from Yurchon.
A short right from Yurchon. #T2#
Yurchon is working Lock over against the cage.
Lock throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yurchon lands a body shot.
Yurchon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yurchon lands with a right to the head.
Yurchon lands with a right to the head.
Yurchon is working Lock over against the cage.
Lock is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Yurchon.
Yurchon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Yurchon.
Yurchon scores with a shot to the side of Lock's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yurchon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lock tries a body shot but Yurchon blocks it.
Yurchon gets through Lock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yurchon takes an elbow to the temple.
Yurchon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yurchon gets through Lock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yurchon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Yurchon.
Yurchon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Yurchon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lock backwards. #ROC2#Lock is rocked!
Yurchon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Lock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yurchon swings wildly with an uppercut but Lock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yurchon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lock seems to have got his legs back now.
Yurchon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lock backwards.
Yurchon lands an uppercut.
Yurchon lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lock throws an elbow but misses.
Yurchon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Yurchon.
Yurchon pushes Lock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yurchon.
Nice body punch from Yurchon - that landed with a thud.
Yurchon gets through Lock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yurchon unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Lock! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Yurchon is unloading with more strikes now! Lock drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Yurchon!

Event: SMASH: Brown vs Mumba
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
A big left from Lincoln misses.
Hicks pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lincoln is out of range and Hicks settles back down.
Hicks backing away here, and Lincoln unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lincoln needs to keep his hands up - Hicks had a free shot at his head there.
Hicks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lincoln throws out the jab.
Hicks swings widly with a right hand
and Lincoln counters with an inside leg kick.
Lincoln is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lincoln throws a lazy right hand but Hicks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hicks lands with an uppercut that bounces Lincoln off the cage and back into range.
Lincoln swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Lincoln checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lincoln uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hicks. Lincoln does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hicks. Lincoln does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hicks throws a lazy right hand but Lincoln sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hicks misses with a lunging right hand
and Lincoln counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lincoln wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lincoln lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hicks has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hicks and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hicks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lincoln stuffs the takedown attempt from Hicks. Hicks gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Lincoln just misses with a punch to the body.
Lincoln uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hicks.
Hicks avoids a kick to the body.
Hicks connects with the punch.
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Lincoln on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Hicks.
Lincoln blocks a jab.
Lincoln delivers a nice body kick.
Lincoln connects with a leg kick.
Lincoln ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hicks moves away.
Hicks misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lincoln ! But no joy.
Lincoln lands a head kick. Hicks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hicks slips under a jab.
Hicks throws a lazy right hand but Lincoln sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Lincoln on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lincoln takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hicks looks to land a combination but Lincoln avoids it well.
Lincoln throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hicks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lincoln scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hicks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hicks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lincoln .
Hicks closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lincoln connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Hicks misses.
Hicks misses with a jab to the body
and Lincoln counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hicks misses with a kick to the body
enabling Lincoln to counter with a crisp jab.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Hicks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
Hicks looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lincoln !
Lincoln really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hicks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hicks 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. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Lincoln 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Hicks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hicks in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hicks wants to control but Lincoln is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Lincoln 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hicks tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lincoln has one of Hicks's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Hicks trying to control the position but Lincoln is working away.
Hicks 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.
Lincoln seems a little lost for a moment, as Hicks dominates the positioning.
Lincoln is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hicks connects with a decent elbow.
Lincoln avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hicks.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lincoln can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lincoln is trying to improve his position.
Hicks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lincoln keeps working.
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 Lyman Hicks will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hicks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Hicks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Lincoln breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hicks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lincoln .
Lincoln scores with a jab to the head.
Hicks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alexander Lincoln seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lincoln feints and then cracks Hicks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hicks down.
Hicks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lincoln bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hicks tries to clinch but Lincoln moves out of range.
Hicks loads up on a big right hand but Lincoln slips the punch.
Lincoln misses with a right hand
and Hicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks misses with a looping right.
Lincoln slips a jab from Hicks.
Hicks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hicks throws a body punch but Lincoln moves out of range.
Lincoln scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Hicks staying out of range there.
Lincoln throws a low kick but Hicks avoids it.
Hicks moves out of range of the strikes.
Hicks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lincoln momentarily.
A big left from Lincoln misses.
Hicks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hicks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lincoln stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lincoln throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Hicks misses.
Lincoln just misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lincoln moves away.
Lincoln doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hicks tries to clinch but Lincoln moves away
and Lincoln counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lincoln throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hicks's head.
Lincoln throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hicks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Lincoln - just one landing.
Hicks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
A jab lands there for Hicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hicks blocks a jab.
Hicks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hicks scores with a hook to the body. Lincoln takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lincoln throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lincoln . Hicks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lincoln keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hicks slips a jab from Lincoln .
Lincoln throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hicks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Lincoln misses.
Lincoln cracks Hicks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lincoln throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hicks misses the target.
Lyman Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lincoln lands with a nice body punch.
Hicks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lincoln ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lincoln looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Lincoln is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters circling - Lincoln throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lincoln uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hicks.
Lincoln keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lincoln will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lincoln moves out of range as Hicks strikes.
A little jabbing left from Lincoln on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hicks loads up on a big right hand but Lincoln slips the punch.
Hicks throws the left hand but Lincoln avoids the punch easily.
Hicks misses with an uppercut. Lincoln saw that one coming.
Lincoln swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good shot there by Hicks.
Hicks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick lands for Lincoln .
Alexander Lincoln is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lincoln uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hicks.
Lincoln avoids the body shot from Hicks.
Lincoln appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hicks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lincoln .#T4#
Lincoln lands a right hook to the body.
Hicks blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lincoln takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hicks throws a body punch but Lincoln moves out of range.
Lincoln throws out a counter right but Hicks avoids it with no problem.
Lincoln tests Hicks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Hicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hicks throws a series of punches but Lincoln avoids them all with ease.
Lincoln throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lincoln takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A lazy left from Hicks finds it's target.
Lincoln uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
Hicks slips under a jab from Lincoln .
Hicks is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lincoln uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hicks misses with a wild body shot.
Lincoln uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
A nice side step and Lincoln releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lyman Hicks will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hicks misses with a left hand
and Lincoln counters with a head kick. #CL#
Hicks moves into the clinch successfully.
Lincoln lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Lincoln pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lincoln comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Hicks.
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lincoln was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
Hicks tries for a takedown but Lincoln circles away easily
and Lincoln counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lincoln was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
Hicks scores with a body shot.
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy.
Lincoln misses with a straight left.
Hicks tries to counter with a takedown but Lincoln is quick to defend against it.
Hicks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lincoln .
Lincoln connects with a body shot that sends Hicks's belly button to the back.
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!
Hicks lands a jab to Lincoln 's midsection.#T1#
Hicks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sloppy strikes from Hicks. Those never looked like landing.
Nice body punch from Lincoln .
Hicks connects with a body shot that sends Lincoln 's belly button to the back.
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lincoln was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
Lincoln ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lincoln comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lincoln moves out of range as Hicks strikes.
Lincoln tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hicks was well out of range. Poor timing from Lincoln .
Hicks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hicks misses with a kick to the body.
Hicks with a nice calf kick.
Hicks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lincoln .
Lincoln lands with a straight right. Hicks didn't see that one coming.
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!
Lincoln missing with a left hand there. Hicks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Hicks throws an overhand right that lands on Lincoln 's shoulder, as Lincoln tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Hicks misses.
Hicks looks to land a left hand but Lincoln moved out of range nicely.
Hicks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Lincoln on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hicks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lincoln counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hicks throws an off balance right hand
and Lincoln counters with a low kick, right behind Hicks 's knee.
Hicks lands with a nice combination. Lincoln backs away looking to recover.
Alexander Lincoln has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lincoln throws a head kick that half lands.
Lincoln scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hicks swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lincoln counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hicks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lincoln .
Lincoln digs a good body shot into Hicks's ribs.
Hicks loads up on a big right hand but Lincoln slips the punch.
Hicks cracks Lincoln with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hicks throws out a loose jab but Lincoln uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Lincoln dips to his left and cracks Hicks with an uppercut!
Hicks misses the body punch
and Lincoln counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lincoln displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hicks throws out the jab.
Lincoln digs a good body shot into Hicks's ribs.
Hicks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lincoln looks to throw the jab but Hicks is out of range.
Hicks slips under a jab from Lincoln .
Lincoln throws a hook to the side of Hicks's head but Hicks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hicks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hicks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lincoln .
A clash of legs there as Hicks blocks the low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Hicks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hicks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lincoln thows a leg kick but Hicks checks it
letting Hicks counter with a right hand.
Hicks throws an overhand right that lands on Lincoln 's shoulder, as Lincoln tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Lincoln on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Hicks tries to clinch there but Lincoln circles away.
Lincoln lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hicks lands with a straight right. Lincoln didn't see that one coming.
Hicks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hicks throws a lazy right hand but Lincoln sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hicks swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lincoln counters with a head kick. That will keep Hicks thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #ROC2#Hicks is rocked!
Hicks scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Hicks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hicks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lincoln checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hicks misses with a hook to the body
and Hicks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hicks takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lyman Hicks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hicks fails to land the takedown.
Lincoln throws out a counter right but Hicks avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Lincoln is just out of range.
Lincoln doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lincoln throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Hicks.
Lincoln throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hicks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lincoln throws a big shot that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Lincoln comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hicks 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Lincoln !
Alexander Lincoln really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Hopkin's Girl Loves Owen Wall
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Nix connects with a crisp jab.
Woodward takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD#
Woodward looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Nix actively working from the bottom here.
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. Woodward connects with a nice short shot to Nix's temple.
Woodward looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nix is trying to maintain the position but Woodward is very close to passing his half guard.
Woodward throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Nix actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Woodward there.
Woodward is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Woodward is thwarting Nix's attempts to control the position.
Woodward lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Woodward slips a nice elbow through Nix's hands, connecting with Nix's forehead.
Woodward is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Woodward knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nix on the ground.
Woodward seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Woodward working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nix wants to improve his position but Woodward is controlling well.
Woodward lands with a punch from half guard.
Woodward is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nix is looking to control Woodward's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nix avoid being mounted?
Woodward is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Woodward working over Nix with some ground and pound. Nix looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Woodward seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nix does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Woodward landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Nix looking for submissions off his back.
Nix taking some punishment here, with Woodward in his half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nix is not content to let Woodward control the position.
Woodward lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Woodward lands a nice short elbow.
Woodward slips a nice elbow through Nix's hands, connecting with Nix's forehead.#ROC#Nix is rocked!
Woodward working the head and body with strikes.
Nix is still in real trouble! Can Woodward finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woodward lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Nix! More strikes land and this one is all over! Woodward jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Woodward!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2025

#R1#
Jab by Bacon.
A head kick misses from Ford.
Bacon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chris Bacon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bacon misses with a hook. Ford ducked under it nicely.
Bacon misses with a wild body shot.
Bacon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ford blocks a jab.
Ford steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bacon.
Ford throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bacon misses with a hook
and Ford counters with a head kick.
Bacon throws a series of punches but Ford moves out of range.
Bacon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ford.
Ford wants to counter the offense by Bacon and move into the clinch position.
Bacon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bacon.
Bacon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bacon misses with a lunging right hand
and Ford counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ford takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Ford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bacon looks to land a left hand but Ford moved out of range nicely.
Bacon throws a jab but it's blocked by Ford.
Bacon sets himself, and Ford steps forward looking for the clinch! Bacon avoids it this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ford. Bacon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bacon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bacon misses with an uppercut
and Ford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Bacon is rocked!
Ford ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Bacon's jaw. Bacon's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Ford does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ed Ford!
After winning the bout, Ed Ford thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2025

#R1#
Kruger scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Oliver Marsh has been cut.
Marsh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marsh swings widly with a right hand
letting Kruger counter with a right hand.
Kruger slips a straight right by Marsh.
Kruger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marsh on the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kruger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marsh.
Marsh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #ROC2#Marsh is rocked!
Kruger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marsh throws a right and a left that Kruger avoids nicely.
Marsh misses with a wild body shot.
Kruger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruger pounces like a tiger and cracks Marsh with a vicious hook! Marsh is down but not out! Kruger follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hafthor Kruger!
Hafthor Kruger bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: QFC Tournament 1213 Round 2
Date: Jan 13, 2025

#R1#
Yurchon looks to land a right hand but Brower moved out of range.
A jab from Yurchon does it's job there.
Yurchon throws a shot from downtown. Brower moves away and avoids it.
Brower walks into a left hand.
Brower throws a jab but it's blocked by Yurchon.
Yurchon looks to land a left hand but Brower moved out of range nicely.
Memphis Yurchon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yurchon cracks Brower with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brower slips under a jab from Yurchon.
A lazy left from Yurchon finds it's target.
Yurchon loads up on a big right hand but Brower slips the punch.
Brower feints the counter takedown.
A jab from Yurchon finds it's way through Brower's defenses. #KD#
Yurchon lands a big right hand that sends Brower crashing to the mat! Yurchon stays standing though and waves Brower back to his feet!#ROC#Brower is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brower walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Brower limp body while Yurchon jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Memphis Yurchon!

Event: SMASH: Fazekas vs Bonaparte
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1#
Vaughn fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pauli goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Pauli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vaughn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pauli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vaughn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pauli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pauli looks to land a right hand but Vaughn moved out of range.
Vaughn doesn't manage to clinch there - Pauli circles away.
Pauli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pauli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vaughn.
Pauli misses with a straight left.
Pauli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vaughn attempts a counter takedown but Pauli avoids it well and moves away.
Pauli swats away the attempt to clinch by Vaughn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pauli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pauli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vaughn tries to close the distance and clinch but Pauli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Pauli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vaughn. Pauli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vaughn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pauli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pauli appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pauli just misses with a punch to the body.
Vaughn wants to clinch.
Eli Vaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Pauli.
Pauli throws a low kick, looking for Vaughn's leg but Vaughn calmly moves out of range.
Vaughn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vaughn wants to clinch.
Pauli swats away the attempt to clinch by Vaughn.
Vaughn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pauli.
Pauli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vaughn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vaughn misses with a jab to the body
and Pauli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vaughn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pauli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pauli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vaughn.
Vaughn feinted with a counter takedown.
Vaughn tries to close the distance and clinch but Pauli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pauli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vaughn tries to clinch up but Pauli circles away and keeps his distance.
Vaughn tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Pauli moves into the clinch.#T2##BC2#
Pauli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Vaughn.
Vaughn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Pauli scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vaughn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pauli.
Pauli replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Vaughn blocks it well.
Pauli jabs Vaughn right on the nose. Vaughn blinks but takes it well.
Vaughn ducks under a wild hook from Pauli.
Vaughn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vaughn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pauli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pauli lands a leg kick that knocks Vaughn off balance momentarily.
Vaughn doesn't manage to clinch there - Pauli circles away.
Nice cross by Pauli.
Pauli tries a low kick but Vaughn avoids it.#CL2#
Pauli clinches with his opponent.
Vaughn avoids a wild elbow strike from Pauli.
Pauli throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pauli throws an elbow but it misses.
Vaughn can't get the takedown.
Pauli scores with a shot to the side of Vaughn's head. #T3#
Pauli lands a right hand.
Pauli throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pauli lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vaughn wants a takedown.
Pauli throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Pauli.
Pauli lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Pauli.
Vaughn is breathing heavily.
Pauli lands an elbow just above Vaughn 's eye.
Pauli lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Eli Vaughn has been cut.
Pauli lands an elbow inside.
Pauli lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pauli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pauli is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eli Vaughn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pauli comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vaughn takes a shot to the head.
Pauli lands with a left to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pauli. #ROC2#Vaughn is rocked!#T4#
Pauli lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Vaughn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pauli lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Vaughn to his knees! Pauli keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wolfgang Pauli!
Wolfgang Pauli took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Feeble Fightware for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: QFC Tournament 1213 Round 1
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1#
Brower misses with a hook. Salman ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Salman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brower to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salman managing to control the position.
Salman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brower distracts Salman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Salman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brower.
Brower lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Salman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Salman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brower on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brower is looking to advance position but Salman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Brower has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brower is desperately trying to improve his position but Salman has a good base and remains in mount.
Salman controlling his opponent. #T1#
Brower regains half guard.
Salman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brower gets back to full guard.
Brower tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brower being controlled here, momentarily.
Salman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brower works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brower keeping moving, preventing Salman from controlling successfully.
Salman stopping the sweep attempt from Brower.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Brower throws his legs up looking for a submission but Salman uses it to pass to side control.
Brower is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Brower blocking the ground and pound attempt from Salman.
Brower manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Salman trying to control the position from guard on top but Brower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salman wants to pass the guard but Brower is keeping the position.
Brower is pulling down on Salman's head to control his posture.
Brower is trying to keep Salman in close. #T3#
Brower is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Salman wants to get back to his feet.
Salman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Salman has his hands clasped together around Brower's back. He's all about the action.
Brower not doing much here. #SUB2#
Brower is trying for a kimura here. Salman looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Brower wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dick Brower!
Dick Brower bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: DMMA 383: Abrazos v Redcola
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Bagwell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruger. Kruger obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruger misses the target.
Kruger jabs at Bagwell's body.
Good exchange - Kruger coming out on top.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruger.
Kruger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruger avoids the body shot from Bagwell.
Kruger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kruger wants it to stay on the feet.
Hafthor Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big left from Kruger misses.
Kruger misses with a jab to the body
and Bagwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bagwell is looking to counter the offense by Kruger and move into the clinch.
Kruger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Kruger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bagwells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kruger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Bagwell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kruger misses with a hook
and Bagwell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kruger thinking.
Kruger throws a sloppy head kick and Bagwell moves out of range easily.
Bagwell throws a big counter combination but Kruger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bagwell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kruger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bagwell.
Bagwell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bagwell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kruger throws a body kick that misses.
Bagwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruger has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A punch lands to the side of Bagwell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kruger throws a lazy right hand but Bagwell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bagwell throws a quick counter head kick but Kruger was just out of range.
Kruger throws a right hand that misses
and Bagwell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kruger lands a front kick.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bagwell slips a straight right by Kruger.#CL2#
Kruger clinches with his opponent.
Bagwell taking a breather.
Bagwell lands a shoulder strike.
Kruger working aggressively here. #BC2#
Kruger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kruger throws a sloppy head kick and Bagwell moves out of range easily.
Bagwell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bagwell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kruger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #KD2#
Kruger drops Bagwell with a beautiful combination! Bagwell stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kruger is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Bagwell is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Biff Bagwell has been cut.
Kruger flashes Bagwell a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Bagwell's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Bagwell crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Kruger punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hafthor Kruger!
Hafthor Kruger bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: JF X - Frog Vs Wolf
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Slither throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orshawl sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slither fails to land the takedown.
Slither swings for the body but Orshawl moves out of range.
Slither shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orshawl defends it nicely.
Orshawl uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slither.
A swing and a miss from Slither.
Slither throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orshawl digs a good body shot into Slither's ribs.
Orshawl has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slither finds it's way round the side to connect with Orshawl's head.
Slither throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slither connects with a body shot.
Slither tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orshawl was well out of range. Poor timing from Slither.
Slither throws a looping overhand right but Orshawl ducks down to avoid it.
Slither is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Orshawl's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#TD2#
Orshawl closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Slither quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slither is looking for a sweep. Orshawl is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orshawl is keen to just control but Slither is a slippery customer.#T1#
Slither wants to get back to full guard.
Slither manages to get to full guard.
Orshawl trying to control the position from guard on top but Slither is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orshawl wants to pass the guard but Slither is keeping the position.
Orshawl preventing the sweep.
Slither looking to control.
Slither keeping moving, preventing Orshawl from controlling successfully.
Orshawl is looking to work some ground and pound but Slither has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Orshawl drops back looking for a leg! Slither is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Slither manages to kick Orshawl off! Orshawl jumps back into Slither's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Orshawl stands up and waves to Slither to follow him.
Orshawl uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slither.
Orshawl avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orshawl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orshawl misses with a takedown attempt - Slither sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Orshawl slips a straight right by Slither.
Slither digs a good body shot into Orshawl's ribs.#TD2#
Orshawl closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Slither did well to prevent Orshawl getting side control.#T3#
Slither wants to control but Orshawl is keeping busy.
Slither is pressing down on Orshawl's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Orshawl chips away with some ground and pound.
Orshawl must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Slither working for a triangle but Orshawl defends it easily.
Orshawl scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Orshawl tries to free his leg and advance position but Slither is retaining full guard.
Orshawl trying to control but Slither is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Slither looking for subs off his back but Orshawl has passed one foot through into half guard. #T4#
Orshawl is trying to control the action in half guard but Slither is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Slither gets full guard.#SUB#
Slither is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Slither looking to control.
Slither keeping moving, preventing Orshawl from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Slither working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orshawl doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orshawl manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Slither is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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 Drake Slither will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Slither swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slither misses with a wild body shot.
Slither throws a jab when Orshawl was well out of range.
Slither throws a body shot but no joy.
Slither jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Slither scores with a takedown into Orshawl's guard.
Orshawl wants to sweep here but Slither controlling him for the moment.
Slither chips away with some ground and pound.
Slither is looking to work some ground and pound but Orshawl has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orshawl is trying to keep Slither in close. #T1#
Slither passes Orshawl's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Slither is working for an americana but Orshawl has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Slither was thinking about the submission.
Slither scoring with some ground and pound.
Orshawl is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Slither trying to control but Orshawl is working from the bottom.
Orshawl wants to get back to his feet but Slither is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Slither wants to control from the top but Orshawl keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Orshawl is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Slither might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Slither with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Slither drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Orshawl manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Slither has Orshawl in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Slither is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Orshawl is aware though and is defending well.
Slither not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slither tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slither tries to strike from the bottom. #T3#
Slither looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orshawl wants to get up but he can't break Slither's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Drake Slither overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Slither looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Orshawl passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orshawl wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slither keeps working.
Slither is looking to reverse the position.
Orshawl controlling the position from side mount.
Slither is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Orshawl's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Slither actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Slither is not content to let Orshawl control the position.
Orshawl is taking a breather. Slither says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Slither actively working from the bottom here.
Orshawl wants to control but Slither is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slither regains full guard. Nicely done.
Orshawl wants to control from the top but Slither keeps moving.
Orshawl pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slither is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Drake Slither dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Slither lands with a nice body punch.
Slither lands with a good body shot.
Slither cracks a nice hook into Orshawl's ribs.#TD2#
Slither gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Slither looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Orshawl passes into side control.
Slither manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orshawl is keen to just control but Slither is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Orshawl is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Slither defends it well.
Orshawl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slither gets full guard.#T1#
Slither wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Orshawl is sitting in close to Slither's body. Slither has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Orshawl is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Orshawl is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Slither.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Drake Slither!
A very excited looking Drake Slither rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: JF X - Frog Vs Wolf
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Jacobs scores with a takedown into Gap's guard.
Jacobs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gap might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jacobs scoring with some ground and pound.
Gap is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Gap is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jacobs sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Jacobs is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Gap has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jacobs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Gap throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jacobs distracts Gap with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Jacobs stands up over Gap, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Gap is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jacobs is aware though and is defending well.
Gap trying to keep a closed guard but Jacobs is proving a slippery customer.
Jacobs lands a couple of digs.
Jacobs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Gap has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jacobs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Jacobs 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.
Jacobs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jacobs landing with the ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
Gap looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Gap is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gap is breathing heavily.
Jacobs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jacobs connects with a couple of short punches.
Gap is trying to keep Jacobs in close.
Jacobs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jacobs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jacobs lands a couple of elbows.
Jacobs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#Gap is rocked!
Jacobs stands and throws Gap's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Oh Gap is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jacobs scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Gap is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Jacobs can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xzavier Jacobs!
Xzavier Jacobs got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2025

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

A close round but Chris Bacon will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bacon takes a swing at Hatton's ribcage but misses.
Hatton throws a big counter combination but Bacon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Hatton has closed the distance and engaged Bacon in a clinch. #BC#
Hatton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Bacon.
Hatton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bacon. Hatton does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Hatton clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hatton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hatton has Bacon pressed against the cage, preventing Bacon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Hatton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Hatton closes the distance and pushes Bacon back into the cage.
Bacon wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bacon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hatton fails to pull guard.
Bacon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hatton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Hatton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hatton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
Bacon is stalling in the full guard. #ES#
Hatton scrambles and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Hatton darts in and clinches Bacon up against the cage.
Bacon misses with the head strike. #TD#
Hatton drags the fight down to the ground.
Bacon wants to pass the guard but Hatton is keeping the position.
Bacon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bacon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Hatton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bacon advances position into side control!
Bacon slows the pace down.
Bacon wants to control but Hatton is keeping him busy.
Hatton is looking to regain half guard here but Bacon keeps moving and retains side control.
Ricky Hatton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bacon remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3#
Hatton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bacon happy to just control the position for now.
Hatton is trying to control Bacon's posture but Bacon avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hatton being controlled for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Bacon. No joy for Hatton on that attempt.
Hatton misses the jab.
Ricky Hatton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bacon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bacon misses with a looping right.
Bacon connects with a jab.
Bacon lands the left hand.
Bacon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatton was well out of range. Poor timing from Bacon.
Bacon misses with a left hand #TD#
and Hatton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hatton.
Bacon has control of Hatton's left arm, preventing Hatton from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hatton stands and throws Bacon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

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

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

Event: JF X - Return of the TaterTard
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Gap's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gap duly obliges.
The Phantom misses with a wild combination.
The Phantom thumps Gap with a low kick.
Gap misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gap.
The Phantom is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The Phantom slips a straight right by Gap.
Derrian Gap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gap throws a body punch but The Phantom moves out of range. #KD#
Gap drops The Phantom with a left and a right! Oh, The Phantom is hurt - Gap dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC#The Phantom is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Leo The Phantom has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Gap is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The Phantom is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The Phantom is still in real trouble! Can Gap finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gap misses with the ground and pound.
The Phantom seems to have recovered his senses.
The Phantom is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Gap working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
The Phantom is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Gap is working to tighten his grip on The Phantom's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. The Phantom has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gap is really squeezing tight and eventually The Phantom passes out! Gap breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Derrian Gap!
Our winner, Derrian Gap, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: QFC Tournament 1212 Round 4
Date: Jan 02, 2025

#R1#
Slither takes a jab right on the kisser.
Slither defending well as Yurchon loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Yurchon misses the target.
Yurchon lands with a hook. Slither tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yurchon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Slither.
Yurchon misses with a body shot.
Slither ducks under a wild hook from Yurchon.
Yurchon loads up on a big right hand but Slither slips the punch.
Yurchon throws a body shot but no joy.
Slither works over Yurchon's head and body with a nice combination.
Yurchon scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yurchon throws a lazy right hand but Slither sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yurchon throws a shot from downtown. Slither moves away and avoids it.
Yurchon jabs Slither to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yurchon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slither manages to avoid it.
Yurchon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slither.
Yurchon throws a jab but it's blocked by Slither.
Yurchon misses with a straight left. #CL#
Slither drives through and clinches with Yurchon against the cage.
Yurchon misses with the head strike.
Slither is trying to stall. #T1#
Yurchon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yurchon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slither trying to stall but Yurchon improves his position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yurchon.
Yurchon pushes Slither back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yurchon throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yurchon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yurchon misses with the head strike.
Yurchon lands with a short shot to the head.
Yurchon lands a right hand.
Yurchon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yurchon lands a hook that snaps the head of Slither backwards.
Slither misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yurchon lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Yurchon.
Slither is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yurchon is keeping busy.
Yurchon lands with a right to the head. #T2##TD#
Slither jumps guard and drags Yurchon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Yurchon wants to get up but he can't break Slither's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Slither looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slither is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB#
Slither drops back looking for a leg! Yurchon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yurchon manages to kick Slither off! Slither jumps back into Yurchon's guard.
Slither is looking to work some ground and pound but Yurchon has wrist control.
Slither being controlled here momentarily.
Slither is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Slither advances to half guard.
Slither trying to control from half guard but Yurchon is working away.
Slither stops Yurchon from getting back to his feet.
Yurchon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slither. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ground and pound from Slither.
Slither slips a nice elbow through Yurchon's hands, connecting with Yurchon's forehead.
Slither seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Slither tries to pass to full mount but Yurchon defends it. #T4#
Slither throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yurchon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yurchon taking some punishment here, with Slither in his half guard.
Yurchon is not content to let Slither control the position.
Slither 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.
Slither is controlling the pace.
Slither is nestled in close to Yurchon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nazar Yurchon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Yurchon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slither sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yurchon lands with a right hand.
Slither takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Slither slips under a jab from Yurchon.
Slither ducks under a wild hook from Yurchon.
Yurchon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yurchon throws a shot from downtown. Slither moves away and avoids it.
Slither appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Slither.
Yurchon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slither fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yurchon manages to avoid it.
Yurchon throws a jab when Slither was well out of range.
Yurchon missing with a left hand there. Slither was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nazar Yurchon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yurchon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slither doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed right hand from Yurchon misses the target.
Yurchon throws a jab when Slither was well out of range.
Slither misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yurchon misses with a hook.
Yurchon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Slither takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Yurchon.
Slither's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Yurchon.
Slither blocks a body shot from Yurchon.
A short left from Yurchon.
Slither throws a head punch that misses.
Yurchon scores with a hook to the body.
Yurchon lands a shoulder strike.
Yurchon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#Slither is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yurchon.
Oh Slither is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yurchon working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slither.
Nazar Yurchon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yurchon swings wildly with an uppercut but Slither uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yurchon has a couple of punches blocked by Slither.
Yurchon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yurchon throws a punch but it's blocked by Slither.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slither.
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!
Yurchon working aggressively here.
Yurchon throws a head punch that misses.
Yurchon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yurchon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yurchon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yurchon swings wildly with an uppercut but Slither uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slither seems to have got his legs back now.
Yurchon lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yurchon.
Yurchon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slither swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Yurchon.
Slither doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yurchon blocking some punches.
Yurchon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yurchon lands a hook that snaps the head of Slither backwards.
Yurchon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slither's efforts to push away.
Yurchon has a couple of punches blocked by Slither.
Yurchon lands a hook that snaps the head of Slither backwards.
Yurchon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slither blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yurchon.
A right hook to the body lands for Yurchon.
Yurchon creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Slither's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Slither drops to his knees and Yurchon pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nazar Yurchon!
A very excited looking Nazar Yurchon 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.

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