Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF 69: Arnolds vs Hicks
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1#
Santos shoots in and drives through. Traumen sprawls well.
Traumen tries to counter with a takedown but Santos is quick to defend against it.
We've been told by Traumen's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Traumen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santos.
Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santos avoids the head kick by Traumen.
Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santos throws a series of punches but Traumen moves out of range.
Santos blocks the body kick.
Traumen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Santos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Santos has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Traumen connects with a single shot there.
Traumen looks to throw the jab but Santos is out of range.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Traumen.
Traumen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Santos.
Traumen tries a head kick but it misses.
Santos lands with a straight right. Traumen didn't see that one coming.
Traumen misses with a body kick.
Santos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Traumen looks to throw a body kick
and Santos counters with a one-two to the body.
Santos throws a front kick aimed at Traumen's knee but Traumen avoids it well.
A good leg kick by Traumen. #T1#
Santos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Traumen just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Santos clinches with his opponent.
Santos lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Santos working aggressively here. #BC#
Traumen breaks the clinch.
Nice shot by Traumen.
The fighters circle momentarily. Santos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Santos pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Santos moves into the clinch.
Traumen has Santos pressed against the cage.
Santos looking to throw knees to the head but Traumen is blocking nicely.
Traumen stalling in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Traumen leaning against his opponent.
Traumen lands a nice uppercut.
The referee calls for Traumen to work.
Santos scores with a knee to the head. #T2#
Santos looking to throw knees to the head but Traumen is blocking nicely. #BC#
Traumen breaks the clinch.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Traumen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santos throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Traumen.
Traumen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Traumen throws a jab when Santos was well out of range.
Santos blocks the body kick.
Traumen throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Traumen is looking to land body kicks.#TD2#
Santos scores with a takedown into Traumen's guard.

Traumen kicks Santos off and gets to his feet.
The fighters circling - Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from Santos misses.
Traumen throws a sloppy head kick and Santos moves out of range easily. #T3#
Traumen clobbers Santos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Traumen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Santos.#ROC#Santos is rocked!
Lucas Traumen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Santos misses.
Santos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Traumen.
Santos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Traumen is out of range and Santos settles back down.
Traumen attempts a counter takedown but Santos avoids it well and moves away.
Santos misses with a hook. Traumen ducked under it nicely.
Traumen pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Santos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Santos tries a knee to the head but Traumen blocks it.
Santos swings wildly with an uppercut but Traumen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Santos tries to land a knee to the head but Traumen blocks with his arms.
Traumen is stalling here.
Santos tries to land knees in the clinch but Traumen avoids the damage to the body.
Traumen lands a shoulder strike.
Santos misses with a knee strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Traumen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Traumen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Traumen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
Traumen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Santos takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Traumen leaves Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Santos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Traumen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Santos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Traumen defends well and Santos ends up having to push Traumen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lucas Traumen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michel Santos.
Good leg kick by Traumen.
Traumen throws a low kick but Santos avoids it.
Santos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Traumen.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Traumen finish him?#CUT#It looks like Michel Santos has been cut.
Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Traumen swivels and escapes.
Traumen closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Santos out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucas Traumen!
Lucas Traumen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: NYF 69: Arnolds vs Hicks
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1##TD#
Mendes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dujardin did well to prevent Mendes getting side control.
Mendes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dujardin trying to control but Mendes postures up.
Dujardin is looking to improve his position.
Mendes wants to control but Dujardin is keeping him busy.
Mendes controlling the pace. #SUB#
Dujardin is defending against the submission attempts here by Mendes.
Dujardin wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dujardin is controlling Mendes's trapped leg to prevent Mendes from advancing to side control.#T1#
Mendes prevents Dujardin from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dujardin wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy.
Mendes prevents Dujardin from improving his position.
Mendes trying to control from half guard but Dujardin is working away. #SUB2#
Dujardin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Mendes wants to control but Dujardin is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Dujardin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T2#
Mendes trying to control but Dujardin postures up.
Dujardin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendes keeps working.
Mendes is trying to control but can't.
Mendes trying to get back to full guard but Dujardin takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Dujardin landing shots from mount.
Mendes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dujardin with shots to the head and body - Mendes looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mendes is looking to improve his position but Dujardin isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Mendes is squirming around, avoiding Dujardin's attempts to control the action.
Mendes tries to hold on but Dujardin pushes him away.
Dujardin prevents Mendes from getting the reversal.
Dujardin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dujardin raining down shots from the mount!
Dujardin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mendes sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Mendes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mendes taking some punishment here, with Dujardin in his half guard. #SUB#
Mendes actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Mendes is looking to control Dujardin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mendes avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Dujardin seems content to control.
Mendes gets back to full guard.
Dujardin wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving. #SUB#
Mendes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dujardin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mendes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dujardin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olivier Dujardin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dujardin with a jab.
A big right from Dujardin misses.
Dujardin throws a big shot that misses.
Dujardin throws a looping overhand right but Mendes ducks down to avoid it.
Mendes lands a really nice looking cross but Dujardin seems unphased.
Nice sprawl there from Dujardin as Mendes shoots in.
Mendes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dujardin throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy left from Dujardin finds it's target.#CUT2#It looks like Paulo Mendes has been cut.
Mendes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dujardin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mendes scrambles back to his feet.
Dujardin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dujardin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Mendes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into 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!
Mendes is trying to control the action in half guard but Dujardin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dujardin gets full guard.
Mendes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dujardin trying to control the position here. #T1#
Dujardin looking for a sweep. Not yet Dujardin, not yet.
Mendes working some strikes from top position.
Mendes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mendes working some strikes from top position.
Mendes tries to free his leg and advance position but Dujardin is retaining full guard.
Mendes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mendes throwing strikes but missing.
Dujardin wants to sweep here but Mendes controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Mendes throwing strikes but missing.
Dujardin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mendes controls the pace.
Dujardin wants to sweep here but Mendes controlling him for the moment.
Mendes is fighting to break Dujardin's control of his arms but Dujardin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mendes fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Dujardin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T3#
Mendes wants to get back to full guard.
Olivier Dujardin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendes is pressing down on Dujardin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dujardin is working Mendes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Mendes has an active guard here but Dujardin has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dujardin lands a nice short elbow.
Mendes is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Dujardin is trying to control. Mendes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mendes tries to roll over but Dujardin keeps him under control.
Mendes taking some punishment here, with Dujardin in his half guard.
Dujardin working the head and body with strikes.
Still in half guard, Dujardin seems content to control.
Mendes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dujardin is working away from the top position though.
Dujardin is looking to take a break and control but Mendes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mendes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dujardin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dujardin's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Olivier Dujardin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Paulo Mendes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Mendes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dujardin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mendes under the eye.
Dujardin tries to clinch but Mendes is having none of it.
Mendes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dujardin to score with a decent uppercut.
Mendes moves in looking to clinch but Dujardin pushes him off.
Dujardin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dujardin scores with a sloppy right hand. Mendes should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Dujardin closes the distance and clinches.
Mendes is trying to pull guard but Dujardin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short left from Dujardin.
Dujardin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dujardin cracks Mendes with a nice body shot.
Dujardin scores with a hook to the body.
Dujardin tries to throw a body punch but Mendes avoids it by throwing Dujardin back against the cage.
Mendes tries to pull guard but Dujardin won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Mendes misses with the head strike.
Mendes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mendes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dujardin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dujardin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mendes fails to pull guard.
A shot in the inside from Dujardin.
Mendes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dujardin walks away with a smile on his face. Mendes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dujardin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Paulo Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dujardin connects with a body shot.
Dujardin cracks Mendes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dujardin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dujardin as he jumps to the side.
Dujardin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dujardin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mendes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dujardin's waist but Dujardin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mendes off to one side.
Dujardin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mendes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mendes moves forwards but Dujardin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dujardin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dujardin throws a good cross that connects.
Nice shot by Dujardin.
Dujardin dips to his left and cracks Mendes with an uppercut!#ROC2#Mendes is rocked!#CUT2#Paulo Mendes's cut is getting worse.
Dujardin drops Mendes with a huge uppercut! Mendes drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Dujardin is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olivier Dujardin!
A very excited looking Olivier Dujardin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: NYF Fight Night 31
Date: May 31, 2024

#R1#
Tokoro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tokoro has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD2#
Nox shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tokoro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nox stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokoro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nox is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Nox is looking to advance position but Tokoro won't allow it.
Nox sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tokoro is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nox stalling.
It looks like Nox might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tokoro misses with a left hand
and Nox counters with a series of strikes. Tokoro will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tokoro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tokoro slaps away a takedown attempt from Nox, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nox moves forwards but Tokoro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Tokoro misses
and Nox counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nox defending well as Tokoro loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Nox's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nox shoots in looking for a takedown. Tokoro tries to sprawl out of it but Nox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tokoro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Nox fails with a takedown attempt.
Hideo Tokoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colin Nox.
Tokoro cracks Nox with a good jab.
Tokoro misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Nox manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tokoro on his heels. He'll look to pass Tokoro's guard now, I'm sure.
Nox slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Tokoro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tokoro controls Nox momentarily but Nox frees himself.
Nox engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Nox has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tokoro wants to stand up but Nox is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Colin Nox 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#
Tokoro staying out of range there.
Nox moves away from the strike by Tokoro.
Nox ducks under a wild hook from Tokoro.
Nox blocks a jab.
Tokoro misses with a wild body shot.
Tokoro throws a hook to the side of Nox's head but Nox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tokoro swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Nox counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tokoro keeping full guard, as Nox tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nox's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nox's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nox is continuing to stall.#T1#
Tokoro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nox is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tokoro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nox.
Nox closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tokoro takes a swing at Nox's ribcage but misses.
Tokoro lands with a straight right. Nox didn't see that one coming.
Tokoro misses with a hook. Nox ducked under it nicely.
And Nox tries to counter it with a takedown but Tokoro pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Tokoro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nox.
The fighters circling - Tokoro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tokoro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nox doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tokoro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nox misses with an uppercut.
Hideo Tokoro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Nox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tokoro.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tokoro.
A slow jab from Tokoro misses its intended target. #T3#
Nice takedown defense from Tokoro. No joy for Nox on that attempt.
Nox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tokoro throws a lazy right hand but Nox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hideo Tokoro is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Tokoro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tokoro throws a big shot that misses.
Nox follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tokoro throws out the jab.
Nox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Colin Nox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nox looks to land a right hand but Tokoro moved out of range.
Tokoro digs a good hook to Nox's body.
Tokoro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Nox dodges the punch combination from Tokoro.
Nox appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tokoro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nox manages to avoid it.
Hideo Tokoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tokoro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tokoro thuds a left hand into Nox's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nox gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hideo Tokoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colin Nox.
Nox tries for a takedown but Tokoro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tokoro is looking to counter punch.
Nox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hideo Tokoro dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Tokoro misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Nox counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tokoro!
Tokoro wants to control but Nox postures up.
Nox wants to control but Tokoro is keeping him busy.
Tokoro is trying to escape the position but Nox is controlling the position.
Tokoro is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Tokoro struggling a bit here.
Tokoro tries to control but Nox manages to take his back.
I really don't envy Tokoro right now.
What can Tokoro do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Tokoro wants to escape the position.
Tokoro is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Good control from Nox.
Tokoro wants to escape the position.
Nox has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tokoro's body.
Tokoro breaks Nox's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #T3#
Nox wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tokoro stops Nox from standing up.
Tokoro stays in close to Nox's body and controls the position.
Tokoro wanted to stand there but Nox had control of the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nox holds on and takes a little breather.
Tokoro tries to free his leg and advance position but Nox is retaining full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tokoro forces his way into half guard.
Tokoro trying to mount his opponent but Nox defends it.
Tokoro sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tokoro looks to land a right hand but Nox moved out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nox.

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 Hideo Tokoro.
I think Tokoro 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hideo Tokoro!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Hideo Tokoro waved his t-shirt featuring 30th Century Beer Store's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2024

#R1#
De Lima swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Underwood.
Underwood looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Underwood instigates a clinch.
Underwood working aggressively here.
De Lima misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Underwood. #CUT2#It looks like Thiago De Lima has been cut.
Underwood misses with some punches.
De Lima wants to get back to striking at distance but Underwood won't allow it.
De Lima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Underwood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Underwood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Underwood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Underwood pushes De Lima back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Underwood.
Underwood scores with a shot to the side of De Lima's head.
A short uppercut from Underwood.
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!
De Lima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Underwood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Lima backwards.
De Lima looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
De Lima wants to get back to striking at distance but Underwood won't allow it.
De Lima working aggressively here. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Lima.
Underwood has a couple of punches blocked by De Lima.
A right hand to the body from Underwood.
Underwood throws a punch but it's blocked by De Lima.
Underwood has a couple of punches blocked by De Lima.
Underwood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
De Lima is breathing heavily.
Underwood pushes De Lima back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Underwood.
Underwood presses De Lima against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Underwood lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Lima backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Underwood.
Underwood lands a left hand.
A short left from Underwood.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Underwood lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Underwood.
Underwood lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Lima or not.
Underwood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Underwood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Underwood scores with a shoulder strike.
Underwood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Lima backwards.
Underwood works on De Lima's body with a couple of short punches.
Underwood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Underwood lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Lima backwards.
Underwood lands a body shot.
Underwood lands a shoulder strike.
Underwood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#De Lima is rocked!
A short uppercut from Underwood.
Oh De Lima is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Underwood lands an uppercut.
Underwood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Underwood.
Nice body punch from Underwood - that landed with a thud. #KD2#
Underwood drops De Lima onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! De Lima is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Underwood creates a bit of space for himself and rocks De Lima with a big uppercut! De Lima tries to clinch up but Underwood pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples De Lima to the mat! De Lima covers up and Underwood unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jefferson Underwood!

Event: NYF 68: Dandrakulo vs Zigaro
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
An inside leg kick from Robertson misses.
The crowd cheers as Robertson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daws doesn't seem phased though.
Robertson moves into range and connects with a jab. #KD#
Robertson lands a left and a right that send Daws crashing to the mat, dazed. Robertson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Daws is rocked!
Robertson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Robertson misses with a body kick.
Daws is still on wobbly legs! Can Robertson finish him?
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!
Daws gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Daws tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Robertson is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Daws buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Daws !! Daws is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Robertson throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reece Robertson!

Event: CCC 30 : Soares vs Jankovic
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1#
Greyvine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reyes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reyes unleashes a big counter combination but Greyvine bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Greyvine has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Greyvine falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Reyes counter with a right hand.
Greyvine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reyes swivels and escapes.
Greyvine throws a body shot but no joy.
Greyvine throws a combination that misses
enabling Reyes to counter with a crisp jab.
Greyvine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reyes moves away.
Greyvine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reyes counters with a nice kick to the body. #CL#
Greyvine has managed to clinch.
Greyvine misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Greyvine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greyvine throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reyes counters with a good, hard body kick but Greyvine shrugs it off.
Chance Greyvine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greyvine throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reyes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Greyvine scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reyes doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greyvine misses with the combination. #T1#
Greyvine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reyes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Greyvine blocks the body kick.
Greyvine misses with a body shot
and Reyes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greyvine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reyes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Greyvine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Reyes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Greyvine falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reyes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Greyvine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A punch combination from Greyvine misses. #CL2#
Reyes drives through and clinches with Greyvine against the cage.
Greyvine dodges an elbow strike from Reyes. #KD2#
Reyes has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Greyvine goes down! Reyes dives on top of him - Greyvine manages to get guard. #ROC2#Greyvine is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reyes loads up on a big left hand. Greyvine felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Reyes looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Greyvine can't hide his disappointment, as Reyes celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Reyes!
Roman Reyes was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1#
McSorley moves out of range as De Lima strikes.
McSorley fails to land with a series of punches.
De Lima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Lima lands a head shot.
De Lima throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Lima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McSorley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McSorley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of McSorley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Lima.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McSorley throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big left from De Lima misses.
Thiago De Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Lima buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McSorley feints and then cracks De Lima's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Lima down.
McSorley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Lima lands a jab to the head. #T1#
De Lima swings for the body but McSorley moves out of range.
De Lima misses with a hook
and McSorley counters with a two punch combo.
McSorley throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Lima seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
De Lima blocks a head kick by McSorley.
De Lima misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from De Lima. Those never looked like landing.
That kick from De Lima tenderised McSorley's leg. McSorley is trying to keep his angry face on.
McSorley takes a swing at De Lima's ribcage but misses.
De Lima is looking for a counter combo.
De Lima misses with a body shot.
De Lima with a nice calf kick.
That kick from McSorley tenderised De Lima's leg. De Lima is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Lima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McSorley moves away.
McSorley avoids the body shot from De Lima.
McSorley throws a wild body kick that De Lima sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
McSorley rushes De Lima and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
De Lima is trying to break the clinch but McSorley has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on De Lima's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
McSorley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McSorley stalls.
De Lima tries to work over McSorley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
McSorley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Lima throws a leg kick that is checked
and McSorley counters with a good low kick that De Lima was not able to check. #CL2#
McSorley clinches.
De Lima misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
McSorley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Lima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McSorley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Lima cracks McSorley with a right hand to the side of the head.
A lazy body kick from De Lima
and McSorley counters with a thumping low kick.
De Lima throws an off balance right hand
and McSorley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
De Lima throws a shot from downtown. McSorley moves away and avoids it.
McSorley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
De Lima misses with a jab, cross combination.
McSorley avoids the body shot from De Lima.
McSorley is looking for the big counter here.
De Lima is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De Lima tries to score with a low kick but McSorley moves his leg out of the way.
A swing and a miss from De Lima.
McSorley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from McSorley.
Nice straight punches there by De Lima. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Lima.
McSorley misses with a few strikes there.
De Lima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McSorley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Lima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Lima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
De Lima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Lima misses with a hook. McSorley ducked under it nicely.
McSorley moves out of range as De Lima strikes.
McSorley lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McSorley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Lima rather than just go for the knockout.
McSorley digs a good hook to De Lima's body.
McSorley closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Lima wants to land a leg kick but McSorley is out of range.
McSorley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Lima.
De Lima lands a jab-cross combination.
De Lima is breathing heavily.
McSorley thumps De Lima with a low kick.#CL2#
McSorley darts in and clinches De Lima up against the cage.
McSorley stalling the fight.
De Lima looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
McSorley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McSorley slips under a jab from De Lima.#CL2#
McSorley rushes De Lima and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
De Lima misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Lima misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
McSorley breaks the clinch.
De Lima scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
De Lima throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McSorley takes a swing at De Lima's ribcage but misses.
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 Thiago De Lima will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
De Lima misses with a left hand
and McSorley counters with a series of strikes. De Lima will be more careful next time no doubt.
McSorley takes a kick to the side of the head.
McSorley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Lima scores with a body shot.
Thiago De Lima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Lima missing with a left hand there. McSorley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Lima throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Lima loads up on a big right hand but McSorley slips the punch.
McSorley misses with a few strikes there.
De Lima throws a sloppy body shot
and McSorley counters with a three punch combo that has De Lima backing up. De Lima nods at McSorley to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McSorley slips a jab from De Lima.
McSorley misses with a kick to the body.
De Lima throws a nice head kick!
A left and a right from McSorley both land. Nice combination.
De Lima throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and McSorley counters with a nice double leg into side control. De Lima won't be happy with that.
McSorley just content to control the position.
McSorley tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T1#
De Lima is trying to buck McSorley off.
McSorley in side control, just content to control the action for now.
De Lima tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McSorley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
De Lima is trying to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Lima is trying to improve his position.
McSorley controls the position from side control.#SU2#
McSorley stands up.
De Lima throws a lazy right hand but McSorley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McSorley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
De Lima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McSorley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by De Lima.
McSorley lands with a nice combination. De Lima backs away looking to recover.
De Lima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from De Lima. #T3#
De Lima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McSorley slips under a jab.
Thiago De Lima is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
McSorley clinches up against the cage.
McSorley effectively controlling the action here.
McSorley misses with a body punch. #BC2#
McSorley breaks the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from McSorley.
De Lima throws a lazy right hand but McSorley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Lima misses with a hook. McSorley ducked under it nicely.
McSorley tries to counter with a clinch but De Lima shakes him off and moves away.
McSorley throws a nice looking combination but De Lima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McSorley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Lima takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL2#
McSorley rushes De Lima and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
De Lima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McSorley backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
McSorley breaks the clinch. #T4#
De Lima throws a head kick that misses
and McSorley counters with a series of strikes. De Lima will be more careful next time no doubt.
De Lima misses with a wild combination.
McSorley tries to counter by closing the distance.
McSorley pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Lima is out of range and McSorley settles back down.
De Lima connects with a good right hand that stumbles McSorley. McSorley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good work by McSorley as he checks the leg kick.
McSorley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McSorley slips a straight right by De Lima.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Lima. McSorley does a little dance to reset his feet.
McSorley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
De Lima swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McSorley counters with a left to the body.
A combination from McSorley does no damage.
De Lima feints a jab promting McSorley to slip. De Lima then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McSorley slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab by De Lima.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shamus McSorley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! De Lima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
McSorley tries to move into range but De Lima moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McSorley throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Lima chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McSorley can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Lima. McSorley does a little dance to reset his feet.
McSorley takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Shamus McSorley has been cut.
De Lima misses with a shot to the body
and McSorley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Lima throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McSorley counters with a flying knee. Nice.
De Lima rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
so McSorley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!#SUB#
De Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De Lima wants to stand up but McSorley is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McSorley seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Lima is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
McSorley is stalling in the full guard.
McSorley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Lima working a defensive guard here.
De Lima is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McSorley is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A big left from De Lima misses.
McSorley slips a jab and a cross from De Lima.
McSorley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McSorley.
McSorley misses with a head kick.
De Lima is looking to counter punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by McSorley. That's going to slow De Lima down.
McSorley connects with a solid leg kick.
McSorley checks the leg kick.
McSorley lands a leg kick that knocks De Lima off balance momentarily.
McSorley throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
De Lima avoids the body shot from McSorley.
McSorley jabs at De Lima's body.
McSorley blocks a head kick by De Lima.
De Lima throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and McSorley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
De Lima goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3##BC2#
McSorley breaks the clinch. #CL2#
McSorley moves into the clinch successfully.
McSorley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McSorley stalls.
McSorley slowing the pace effectively.
De Lima throws a punch but it's blocked by McSorley. #BC2#
McSorley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
McSorley takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
McSorley breaks the clinch.
De Lima lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Lima throws a sloppy head kick and McSorley moves out of range easily.
McSorley lands a nice hook to De Lima's body. De Lima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
McSorley stuns De Lima with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McSorley works over De Lima's head and body with a nice combination.
McSorley checks the leg kick.
McSorley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McSorley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from De Lima. Those never looked like landing.
McSorley moves out of range as De Lima strikes.
McSorley slips a jab and a cross from De Lima.
De Lima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McSorley scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
McSorley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
De Lima has a couple of punches blocked by McSorley.
Shamus McSorley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
De Lima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Lima misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
McSorley ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McSorley no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
De Lima pushes down on McSorley's leg and manages to get into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shamus McSorley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McSorley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shamus McSorley!

Event: NYF 67: Crusher vs Hogg
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
White scores with a nice right hand.
Makhno takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
Makhno misses with a leg kick.
Makhno looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Makhno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
White takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Makhno swings for the body but White moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of White 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nestor Makhno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makhno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White blocks a leg kick.
Makhno throws a low kick but White moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Makhno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
White blocks a head kick by Makhno.
Makhno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White.
Makhno blocks a jab.#T1#
White connects with a jab.
White looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Makhno feints and then cracks White's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow White down.
Makhno throws a solid leg kick but White takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Makhno.
Makhno throws a jab when White was well out of range.
White looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Makhno lands with a shot to the body.
Makhno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makhno.
Makhno throws a shot to the body.
White lands with a good body shot.
Makhno tries to score with a low kick but White moves his leg out of the way.
White takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makhno takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Makhno misses with a leg kick.
Makhno throws a jab but it's blocked by White.
An attempted straight right counter from White misses the target.
White missing with a left hand there. Makhno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
White doesn't manage to clinch there - Makhno circles away.
Makhno is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down White rather than just go for the knockout.
Makhno tries a low kick but White avoids it.#KD#
Nice combo by White! Oh, that's hurt him - Makhno falls to the canvas and White follows him into side control.
Makhno wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makhno is trying to control White's posture but White avoids it. #SU#
White has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Makhno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makhno seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. White shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Makhno is backing up but White catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Makhno covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! White Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fredrik White!
After winning the bout, Fredrik White thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: NYF Fight Night 30
Date: May 17, 2024

#R1#
Garrone tries to clinch there but Dawson circles away.
Garrone ducks under a wild hook from Dawson.
Garrone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dawson as he jumps to the side.
Dawson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garrone throws a head kick that misses.
Dawson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dawson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garrone misses with a double jab
and Dawson counters with a series of strikes. Garrone will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Dawson takes the fight into the clinch.
Dawson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dawson lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Francesco Garrone has been cut.
Dawson lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson scores with a shot to the side of Garrone's head.
Dawson connects with a knee to the head.
Dawson lands a knee to the head.
Dawson lands a knee to the head. #T1#
Garrone takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dawson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garrone blocks it with crossed arms.
Dawson scores with a knee to the head.
Dawson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garrone blocks it with crossed arms.
Dawson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dawson landing knees to the head. #ROC2#Garrone is rocked!
Dawson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oh Garrone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garrone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Garrone seems to have got his legs back now.
Dawson lands a knee to the head.
Garrone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dawson tries a knee to the head but Garrone blocks it.
A short uppercut from Dawson.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garrone tries for a takedown but Dawson manages to get underhooks.
Dawson scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Dawson to work.
Dawson keeps control of Garrone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Garrone takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dawson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dawson lands with a right to the head.
Garrone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dawson has him pressed against the cage.
Dawson lands a good knee to the midsection. Garrone won't want to take too many of those.
Dawson gets through Garrone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dawson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dawson'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.
Dawson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Garrone is looking to break free of the clinch but Dawson has double underhooks.
Garrone wants to get back to striking at distance but Dawson won't allow it.
Garrone is trying to break the clinch but Dawson is controlling him.
Garrone is working for takedown but Dawson is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francesco Garrone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawson looking to throw knees to the head but Garrone is blocking nicely.
Dawson throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD#
Garrone has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dawson uses from the top position.
Dawson trying to control but Garrone is working from the bottom. #T3#
Garrone wants to stand up but Dawson is controlling him.
Dawson throwing strikes from guard but Garrone blocks nicely.
Dawson throwing strikes from guard but Garrone blocks nicely.
Dawson won't allow Garrone to get back to his feet.
Dawson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big left from Dawson misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Garrone misses the target.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Garrone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dawson throws a head kick but Garrone moves out of range.
Dawson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dawson misses with a hook. Garrone ducked under it nicely.
Dawson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Garrone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garrone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Garrone has been working on his balance at California Top Team, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Dawson.
A telegraphed right hand from Garrone misses the target. #CL2#
Dawson closes the distance and clinches.
Dawson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Garrone is trying to break the clinch but Dawson has him pressed against the cage.
Dawson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Garrone lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Garrone is trying to break free.
Dawson misses with a knee to the head.
Dawson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Garrone working hard to break the clinch.
Garrone is trying to break the clinch but Dawson has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Dawson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Dawson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francesco Garrone's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dawson is looking to slow Garrone down with leg kicks.
Dawson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Garrone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Garrone digs a good body shot into Dawson's ribs.
Garrone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dawson tries to avoid it but Garrone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dawson to the ground. Dawson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dawson throws a big shot that misses.
Garrone half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dawson throws a combination. Garrone tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dawson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Dawson clinches up with Garrone and pushes him back against the cage.
Dawson working Garrone over with knees to the body.
Dawson prevents Garrone from breaking the clinch.
Garrone is trying to break free.
Dawson working Garrone over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but Garrone blocks with his arms.
Garrone wants to break free but Dawson has control.
Garrone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dawson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garrone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dawson has him pressed against the cage.
Dawson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Dawson lands a nice knee to the body.
Dawson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dawson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garrone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dawson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garrone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Garrone is trying to break the clinch but Dawson has him pressed against the cage.
Dawson looking to throw knees to the head but Garrone is blocking nicely.
Michael Dawson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Garrone takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dawson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dawson obliges.
Dawson lands a knee to the head.
Dawson lands with a left to the head.
Dawson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dawson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garrone.
Garrone tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dawson lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Garrone takes a knee right on the jaw! #T2#
Garrone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dawson lands a nice knee to the body.
Garrone can't break the clinch.
Dawson tries a knee to the head but Garrone blocks it.
Dawson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garrone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dawson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Garrone seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dawson can turn it around.
Dawson stalling in the clinch.
Garrone is trying to pull guard but Dawson has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francesco Garrone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garrone's efforts to push away.
A knee to the head by Dawson.
Garrone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dawson connects with a knee to the head.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Garrone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dawson has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Dawson.
A short left from Dawson.
Dawson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garrone blocks it with crossed arms.
Dawson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T3#
Dawson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Garrone wants to get back to striking at distance but Dawson won't allow it.
Dawson looking to throw knees to the head but Garrone is blocking nicely.
Garrone is trying to push Dawson away but Dawson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Garrone is trying to break the clinch but Dawson is controlling him.
Dawson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Garrone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dawson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Garrone is looking to break free of the clinch but Dawson has double underhooks.
Garrone is trying to force a seperation but Dawson has the dominant position.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but Garrone blocks with his arms.
A frustrated look appears on Garrone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dawson tries to land knees in the clinch but Garrone avoids the damage to the body.
Dawson is struggling to control the position.
Dawson misses with some punches.
Dawson looking to throw knees to the head but Garrone is blocking nicely.
Garrone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Garrone is trying to push Dawson away but Dawson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Garrone can't break the clinch. #T4#
Dawson wants to stall.
Dawson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garrone blocks it with crossed arms.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Garrone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dawson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garrone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dawson working Garrone over with knees to the body.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dawson prevents Garrone from breaking the clinch.
Garrone is trying to break free.
Garrone is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dawson is defending well.
Garrone fails to pull guard.
Dawson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dawson lands a right hand.
Garrone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dawson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dawson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garrone.
Garrone is trying to force a seperation but Dawson has the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Dawson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Francesco Garrone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Dawson misses the target. #CL2#
Dawson takes the fight into the clinch.
Dawson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Garrone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dawson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dawson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Garrone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Garrone tries to break free but Dawson pushes him back against the cage.
Garrone wants to get back to striking at distance but Dawson won't allow it.
Garrone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dawson lands a shoulder strike.
Dawson misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrone takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dawson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dawson gets through Garrone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Garrone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dawson smiles and moves away.
Garrone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dawson. #T1#
A good leg kick by Dawson.
Garrone takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Michael Dawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garrone will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dawson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dawson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garrone misses with a double jab.
Garrone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dawson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice cross by Dawson.
Danga de danga de dang - Dawson scores with a four punch combination!
Garrone throws a big shot that misses.
Garrone connects with a body shot.
Garrone fails with a takedown attempt.
Michael Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawson scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Garrones jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Dawson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garrone, pushing him back against the cage.
Dawson prevents Garrone from breaking the clinch.
Dawson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Garrone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Garrone is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dawson to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francesco Garrone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Garrone's face.
Dawson scores with a knee to the head.
Dawson prevents Garrone from breaking the clinch.
Dawson misses with a knee strike.
Garrone can't get the takedown.
Garrone takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dawson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dawson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but Garrone blocks with his arms. #T3#
Dawson has Garrone pressed against the cage, preventing Garrone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Garrone is trying to break the clinch but Dawson has him pressed against the cage.
Dawson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Garrone in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dawson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but Garrone blocks with his arms.
Dawson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garrone's efforts to push away.
Garrone wants to get back to striking at distance but Dawson won't allow it.
Dawson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Garrone is trying to force a seperation but Dawson has the dominant position.
Dawson landing knees to the head.
Francesco Garrone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dawson has Garrone pressed against the cage, preventing Garrone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Still in the clinch, Dawson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dawson misses with a knee strike.
Garrone tries to break the clinch but Dawson is controlling the position.
Dawson has Garrone pushed against the cage.
Garrone is trying to force a seperation but Dawson has the dominant position.#T4#
Garrone can't get the takedown.
Dawson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Garrone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dawson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dawson scores with a knee to the head.
Garrone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dawson scores a nice knee to the body.
Dawson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Garrone's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garrone tries to break free but Dawson pushes him back against the cage.
Garrone wants to get back to striking at distance but Dawson won't allow it.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dawson.
A shot in the inside from Dawson.
Dawson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dawson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garrone.
Dawson tries a knee to the head but Garrone blocks it.
Garrone wants to break free but Dawson has control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Dawson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dawson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Dawson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2024

#R1#
Klarenet ducks under a wild hook from De Lima.
De Lima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Klarenet scores with a takedown into De Lima's guard.
Klarenet not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Klarenet has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Klarenet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
De Lima working for submissions but it's allowed Klarenet to get to half guard.
De Lima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klarenet throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
De Lima is looking to control Klarenet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Lima avoid being mounted?
Klarenet trying to mount his opponent but De Lima defends it.
De Lima wants to get back to full guard.
Klarenet performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU#
Klarenet escapes and gets back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
De Lima throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Klarenet counters with a nice double leg into side control. De Lima won't be happy with that.
De Lima wants to get back to his feet but Klarenet is dominant here and he's now got De Lima's back!
De Lima is trying to stand back up.
De Lima trying to control the position but Klarenet manages to sink in the hooks.
De Lima is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Klarenet working for a choke but De Lima is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
De Lima covering up well under a barage of strikes. #T3#
Klarenet really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for De Lima.#SUB#
Klarenet is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. De Lima is defending well though. Klarenet let's go of the attempt for now.
Klarenet has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Klarenet has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
De Lima rolls, trying to escape but Klarenet keeps control of the position.
Klarenet is not going to allow De Lima to sit and survive in this position.
Klarenet misses with punches from the back.
De Lima trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
De Lima defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Klarenet has good solid back control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Klarenet dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
De Lima fails to land with a series of punches.
Klarenet tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Lima has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
De Lima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Klarenet.
Klarenet shoots in looking for a takedown but De Lima manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Klarenet's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Klarenet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Lima throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Willy Klarenet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Lima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klarenet.
Klarenet moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Lima throws a half hearted mid kick.
Klarenet tries to close the distance and clinch but De Lima swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Lima looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Lima looks to land a left hand but Klarenet moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Lima throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #TD#
Klarenet shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in De Lima's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Lima wants to stand but Klarenet is controlling the position.
De Lima trying to control the position. #T1#
De Lima looking to control but Klarenet passes into half guard.
De Lima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Klarenet is working away from the top position though.
De Lima is looking to get back to full guard here but Klarenet has managed to pass to side control instead.
Klarenet 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.
Klarenet's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Klarenet tries to move into full mount but can't pass De Lima's legs. #SU#
Klarenet stands up and beckons De Lima to his feet.
De Lima lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Lima scores with a shot to the body.
De Lima throws out a loose jab but Klarenet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klarenet shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De Lima defends it nicely.#T3#
Klarenet fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Lima lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Klarenet circles away quickly and effectively.
De Lima connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Lima throws a head kick that half lands.
De Lima scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Lima throws a nice head kick!
Klarenet takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC2#Klarenet is rocked!
Klarenet shoots and misses
and De Lima counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thiago De Lima!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
Meuniex slaps away a takedown attempt from Horton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Meuniex throws a head kick that misses.
Horton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Meuniex counters with a head kick.
Horton looks for the body kick but Meuniex saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Meuniex misses its target.
Horton blocks the body kick.
Horton with the counter takedown but Meuniex avoids it easily.#CL2#
Horton has managed to clinch.
Meuniex is trying to force a seperation but Horton has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meuniex gets underhooks to prevent Horton's takedown attempt.
Anthony Meuniex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie Horton.
Horton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Meuniex backwards.
Horton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Meuniex is defending well.#T1#
Horton holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Horton looking for a takedown.
Horton prevents Meuniex from breaking the clinch.
Meuniex is trying to break free.
Stalling in the clinch from Horton.
Meuniex definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Horton stalling the fight.
Horton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Meuniex gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Meuniex's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Horton is trying to pull guard but Meuniex has him pressed against the cage.
Horton jumps guard but Meuniex stands there with Horton around his waist. Horton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Horton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Meuniex is trying to break the clinch but Horton has him pressed against the cage.
Horton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Meuniex walks away with a smile on his face. Horton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Horton tries to clinch but Meuniex is having none of it.
Meuniex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Horton crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Meuniex - the referee stops the clock and Horton gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Meuniex. Horton manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Meuniex checks a leg kick. #T3#
No luck for Horton with that takedown attempt.
Meuniex throws a big counter combination but Horton scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Horton darts in and clinches Meuniex up against the cage.#BC2#
Horton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Horton rushes Meuniex and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Meuniex stops a takedown attempt from Horton.
Meuniex is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Horton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Horton misses
and Meuniex counters with a one-two to the body.
Horton looks winded!#T4#
Horton throws a combination that misses
and Meuniex counters with a body kick.
Meuniex lands with a nice combination. Horton backs away looking to recover.
Horton has his takedown stuffed
and Meuniex counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Meuniex!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Horton crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Meuniex - the referee stops the clock and Horton gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Meuniex. Horton manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Horton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Meuniex bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Horton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Meuniex.#KD#
Meuniex sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Horton to the ground! Meuniex dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC#Horton is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Meuniex dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Meuniex drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Horton right on the button. Horton goes down! Meuniex follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Meuniex gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Meuniex!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
Pace misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pace takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#It looks like Maximus Pace has been cut.
De Lima throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Lima lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Pace clinches up against the cage.
Pace tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. De Lima just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Pace decides to pull guard.
Pace is trying to keep De Lima in close.
Pace trying to control the position here.
De Lima trying to control but Pace is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pace is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
De Lima prevents Pace from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Pace wants to sweep but no luck.
De Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pace swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Lima misses with a head kick.
De Lima lands a jab to Pace's midsection.
De Lima scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pace is looking to land body kicks.
Pace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Lima is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Pace hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thiago De Lima!

Event: NYF 66: Tijhoff vs Field
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Mendes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mendes is defended easily by Winston.
Winston appears to be looking for a big counter.
Winston with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Paulo Mendes has been cut.#TD2#
Mendes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Winston looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Winston is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mendes has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Winston taking a bit of punishment here - Mendes scoring with strikes.
Winston is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mendes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winston keeps working.
Winston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendes on the ground.#SUB2#
Mendes is trying to get an arm triangle but Winston is defending well. #T1#
Mendes working the ground and pound but Winston is defending the strikes.
Winston struggling a bit here.
Winston is pushing Mendes's head away, looking to escape. Mendes manages to hold on to the position though.
Winston regains half guard.#SUB2#
Mendes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mendes lands with a punch from half guard.
Winston tries to kick Mendes off but Mendes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mendes working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T2##SUB2#
Mendes wants to work for an arm triangle but Winston is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Winston is positioning himself well to prevent Mendes advancing to mount.
Winston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mendes.
Mendes stops Winston from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Mendes wants to work for an arm triangle but Winston is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Winston pushes Mendes off looking to stand but Mendes dives back in and keeps control.
Mendes slips a nice elbow through Winston's hands, connecting with Winston's forehead.#SUB2#
Winston is defending against the submission attempts here by Mendes.
Mendes working over Winston with some ground and pound. Winston looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Winston wants to get back to full guard.
Mendes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mendes throwing shots but Winston is blocking nicely.
Mendes trying to control the pace.
Winston is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Mendes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mendes 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.
Mendes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Mendes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Winston pushes Mendes off looking to stand but Mendes dives back in and keeps control.
Mendes controlling the pace.
Winston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mendes stops Winston from getting back to his feet.
Winston is not content to let Mendes control the position.#SUB2#
Mendes is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Winston as he works his way to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winston is looking to stand up but Mendes isn't so interested in that idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Mendes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Mendes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Winston slips a straight right by Mendes.
Mendes defending well as Winston loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Mendes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Winston!
Winston defending against the ground and pound.
Winston struggling a bit here.
Mendes tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mendes looks up at the clock and then as Winston takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mendes smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mendes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The strikes coming from Mendes are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes prevents Winston from escaping the position.
Winston looks to move to half guard but instead Mendes has passed into mount! Damn!
The referee warns Winston that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mendes trying to control but Winston is having none of it. #T1#
Mendes unloading with bombs!
Winston is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mendes postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Winston looks a forlorn figure.
Winston takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You get the feeling that Winston really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Mendes with good strikes from the mount here!
Mendes content just to control the position here.
Paulo Mendes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendes cracks Winston with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mendes working the ground and pound effectively. #T2#
Mendes breaks from Winston's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Mendes working for a guillotine from mount but Winston is in no mood to give up.
Mendes working the ground and pound effectively.
Winston wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Mendes is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Winston can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The referee warns Winston that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Winston tries to buck Mendes off but he can't manage it. #T3#
Mendes breaks from Winston's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mendes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Winston is trying to stand up.
Winston is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Mendes is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Winston has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mendes lands a big elbow. #SUB2#
Mendes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mendes controlling the pace for now.
Winston tries to hold on but Mendes postures up.#T4#
Winston is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Winston is in a horrible position here. Mendes smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mendes lands with some strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winston is desperately trying to improve his position but Mendes has a good base and remains in mount.
Mendes raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mendes trying to control but Winston is having none of it.
Winston tries to buck Mendes off but he can't manage it.
Winston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Mendes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paulo Mendes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Mendes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winston.
Winston misses with a body shot.
Mendes shoots for a double leg takedown but Winston sprawls well. He's pushed Mendes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Winston misses the target.#TD2#
Mendes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Winston's half guard.
Winston is trying to get back to full guard.
Winston is refusing to be controlled, as Mendes sits in half guard.
Mendes slips a nice elbow through Winston's hands, connecting with Winston's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston is trying to stand up here but Mendes is controlling him well.
Ground and pound from Mendes.
Winston is trying to stand back up but Mendes is controlling him #T1#
Mendes trying to control from half guard but Winston is working away.
Mendes lands strikes from half guard.
Mendes stops Winston from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Mendes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mendes trying to control the action but Winston is working from the bottom.
Mendes passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mendes looking to finish Winston with some ground and pound. This is bad for Winston!
Mendes lands a heavy elbow. #T2#
Mendes looking to control but Winston is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mendes landing shots from mount.
Winston wants to control but Mendes is having none of it.
Winston is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Mendes goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Winston is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Mendes is looking for a triangle but Winston pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Mendes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Mendes wants to control the position but Winston says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mendes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mendes wants to sweep here but Winston controlling him for the moment.
Mendes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Winston manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Mendes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Mendes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mendes is pushing down on Winston's leg trying to pass to half guard. Winston is fighting to maintain full guard but Mendes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mendes content to control rather than advance.
Winston pushes Mendes off but Mendes dives into side control.
Winston is trying to buck Mendes off.
Winston looks to move to half guard but instead Mendes has passed into mount! Damn!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendes tries to control but Winston wriggling away.
Dallas Winston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendes scoring with strikes but Winston is staying in there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Mendes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mendes 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Mendes!
After the fight, Paulo Mendes was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: NYF 66: Tijhoff vs Field
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Hester steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Blades. That one must have hurt.
Blades throws a sloppy head kick and Hester moves out of range easily.
Hester doesn't manage to clinch there - Blades circles away.
Blades lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hester at a distance.
Hester wants to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blades.#CUT#It looks like Zeke Hester has been cut.
Hester takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hester tries to clinch up but Blades circles away and keeps his distance.
Hester has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Blades.
Hester tries to clinch but Blades moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hester looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hester wants to clinch
and Blades counters with a series of strikes. Hester will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Hester closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Blades breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blades avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hester tries to close the distance and clinch but Blades swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blades throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Blades keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Hester rushes Blades and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Blades breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Hester has Blades up against the cage in a clinch.
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Blades breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Blades's head coaches at California Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hester wants to clinch.#CL2#
Hester rushes Blades and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Blades pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hester looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blades keeps the fight on the outside.
Hester fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blades seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hester tries to close the distance and clinch but Blades swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blades throwing a counter right hand but Hester manages to avoid it.
Blades with a nice cross.
Hester is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hester fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Hester fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hester gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blades.
Hester tries to clinch there but Blades circles away.
Hester moves in looking to clinch but Blades pushes him off.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Blades has knocked Hester down with a huge combo! Blades steps away and waves a wobbly Hester back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Hester is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Blades.
Hester is still on wobbly legs! Can Blades finish him?
Blades looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Blades backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Hester's temple! It sends Hester violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Blades celebrates and the doctors try to help Hester!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Pablo Blades!
Pablo Blades bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: NYF 66: Tijhoff vs Field
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Daws avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blackwater throws a series of punches but Daws avoids them all with ease.
Blackwater throws a series of punches but Daws avoids them all with ease.
Daws now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Blackwater takes one on the button.
Some wild striking there from Blackwater.
Daws looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Blackwater. Daws shrugs it off though.
Daws takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daws . Blackwater does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blackwater went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A shot to the liver by Blackwater. Beautiful body shot.
We've been told by Blackwater's head coaches at California Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Daws ducks under a wild hook from Blackwater.
Daws tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackwater was well out of range. Poor timing from Daws .
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!
Daws has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Daws there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blackwater throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Daws throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daws moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice cross by Blackwater.
A combination from Blackwater does no damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Daws misses.
Daws avoids the body shot from Blackwater.
Blackwater throws an overhand right that lands on Daws 's shoulder, as Daws tries to avoid the shot.
Daws tries to close the distance and clinch but Blackwater swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Blackwater as he connects with a hook.
Blackwater throws a series of punches but Daws avoids them all with ease.
Blackwater lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blackwater misses with a hook.
Daws let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Daws uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blackwater with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackwater throws a series of punches but Daws avoids them all with ease.
Daws tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackwater was well out of range. Poor timing from Daws .#T2##CL2#
Daws instigates a clinch.
Daws tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blackwater is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Blackwater is trying to break the clinch but Daws has him pressed against the cage.
Daws struggles to land a body shot inside as Blackwater controls his hands.
Blackwater is trying to push Daws away but Daws has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Daws makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blackwater looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good body shot from Daws .
Daws leaning his opponent against the cage.
Blackwater is looking to break free of the clinch but Daws has double underhooks. #BC#
Blackwater breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Daws clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Daws leaning against his opponent.
Daws has Blackwater pressed against the cage.
Blackwater is trying to break the clinch but Daws has him pressed against the cage.
Blackwater wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Daws goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Blackwater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daws fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Daws has closed the distance and engaged Blackwater in a clinch. #BC#
Blackwater manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the body from Daws misses
and Blackwater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blackwater scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Blackwater throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daws counters with a left to the body.
Daws fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Daws fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Daws with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blackwater to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Blackwater scores with a jab.
Daws is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blackwater rather than just go for the knockout.
Daws tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daws lands with a straight right. Blackwater didn't see that one coming.
Blackwater on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Blackwater throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Daws stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blackwater uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Daws tries to clinch up but Blackwater circles away and keeps his distance.
Blackwater lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daws circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Blackwater throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blackwater is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Daws walks into a straight right hand from Blackwater.
Daws throws a lazy right hand but Blackwater sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daws throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenz Blackwater dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Blackwater misses with a hook
and Daws counters with a nice uppercut.
Daws ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackwater moves away.
Daws tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackwater was well out of range. Poor timing from Daws .
Blackwater misses with the body kick
and Daws counters with a left to the body.
Blackwater throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Daws moves in looking to clinch but Blackwater pushes him off.
Blackwater went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Daws dodges the punch combination from Blackwater.
Daws bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lorenz Blackwater is winning the standup battle so far.
Blackwater throws a head kick but Daws moves out of range.
Daws doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Blackwater misses.
Daws has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Blackwater throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blackwater throws a body punch but Daws moves out of range.
Blackwater misses with a double jab. #T1#
Blackwater connects with a jab.
Lorenz Blackwater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Daws rushes Blackwater and presses him up against the cage.
Blackwater is trying to force a seperation but Daws has the dominant position.
Daws misses with a punch to the body.
Blackwater is trying to force a seperation but Daws has the dominant position.
Daws tries to work over Blackwater's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daws swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackwater uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daws misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Daws .
Blackwater wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Daws holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC#
Blackwater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Blackwater throws a shot from downtown. Daws moves away and avoids it.
Daws throws out a counter right but Blackwater avoids it with no problem.
Daws tries to clinch but Blackwater is having none of it.
Daws just misses with a punch to the body.
Blackwater lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blackwater scores with a nice strike.
Daws tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blackwater manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blackwater goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Daws appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Daws swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blackwater quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Blackwater misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Daws on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A lazy left from Blackwater finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daws throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blackwater swings for the body but Daws moves out of range.
Daws now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lorenz Blackwater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daws misses with a hook. Blackwater ducked under it nicely.
Blackwater lands with a kick to the temple. Daws shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3#
Daws lands a jab to the head.
Blackwater misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Daws was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blackwater swinging wildly here.
Blackwater cracks Daws with an open hand slap.
A big right from Blackwater misses.
Blackwater lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Daws walks forward, straight into a front kick from Blackwater.
Blackwater misses with a kick to the body
and Daws counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Daws moves in looking to clinch but Blackwater pushes him off.
Blackwater throws a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Blackwater. #T4#
Blackwater throws a predictable looking body shot
and Daws counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blackwater swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Daws counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackwater connects with a body shot that sends Daws 's belly button to the back.
A combination from Blackwater does no damage.
Blackwater tries a head kick but it misses.
Daws doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Blackwater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daws can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daws avoids a kick to the body.
Daws wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blackwater circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daws thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blackwater lands with a hook. Daws tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blackwater throws a series of punches but Daws avoids them all with ease.
Blackwater takes a swing at Daws 's ribcage but misses.
Daws ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackwater moves away.
Blackwater seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenz Blackwater dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Blackwater tries to bum rush Daws with a series of wild strikes but Daws uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blackwater throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blackwater throws a combination that misses
and Daws cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daws tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blackwater paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Daws thuds a left hand into Blackwater's body.
Blackwater fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blackwater throws a right and a left that Daws avoids nicely.
Blackwater throws a combination that misses
and Daws cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Daws forces Blackwater back against the cage and clinches.
Blackwater is looking to break free of the clinch but Daws has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daws keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blackwater's efforts to push away.
Daws struggles to land a body shot inside as Blackwater controls his hands.
Daws goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Daws tries to work over Blackwater's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daws leaning against his opponent.
Blackwater misses with some punches.
Blackwater tries to break free but Daws pushes him back against the cage.
Daws keeps control of Blackwater as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blackwater wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blackwater is trying to force a seperation but Daws has the dominant position.
Blackwater wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daws has him pressed against the cage.
Blackwater misses with the head strike.
Blackwater is trying to break the clinch but Daws has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Blackwater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blackwater clobbers Daws with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blackwater cracks Daws with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blackwater takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Blackwater looks for the body kick but Daws saw that one coming.
Blackwater fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blackwater fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daws manages to avoid it.
Daws appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A left lands for Daws .
Blackwater lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Daws backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daws lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A punch combination from Blackwater misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A cross from Blackwater lands.
Daws moves out of range as Blackwater throws a body kick.
Daws now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Daws connects with the punch.
Blackwater tries a head kick but it misses.
Daws let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Blackwater swings for the body but Daws moves out of range.
Daws throws a right hand that misses
and Blackwater counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Daws ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackwater moves away.
Blackwater missing with a left hand there. Daws was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Blackwater.
Blackwater misses with the combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Daws misses.
Daws slips under a jab from Blackwater.
Blackwater keeps the fight on the outside.
Blackwater moves out of range as Daws strikes.
Daws has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
Daws moves into the clinch.
Daws displaying some good clinch control by pressing Blackwater up against the cage.
Blackwater blocks a body shot from Daws . #T4#
Daws scores with a nice hook to the head.
Daws scores with a shoulder strike.
Blackwater can't break the clinch. #BC#
Blackwater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Daws drives through and clinches with Blackwater against the cage.
Blackwater is trying to force a seperation but Daws has the dominant position.
A right hook to the body lands for Daws .
Blackwater tries to break free but Daws pushes him back against the cage.
Daws lands a body punch.
Blackwater wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blackwater is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Daws tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grant Daws has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blackwater letting Daws take a breather here.
Blackwater wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Grant Daws .
I think Blackwater 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: NYF Fight Night 29
Date: May 08, 2024

#R1#
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez walks into a stiff left hand from Garcia.
Garcia throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Garcia pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Alvarez has Garcia up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Garcia's face. #CUT2#It looks like Leonardo Pancho Garcia has been cut.
Alvarez misses with a knee to the head.
Alvarez looking to throw knees to the head but Garcia is blocking nicely.
Garcia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvarez landing knees to the head. #BC2#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garcia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Garcia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good exchange - Garcia coming out on top.
Alvarez looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
Garcia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alvarez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
A left lands for Garcia.
Alvarez throws a low kick but Garcia avoids it.
Leonardo Pancho Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez punishes Garcia's body with a nice straight punch.
Garcia swings widly with a right hand
and Alvarez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garcia moves out of range of the body kick from Alvarez.
Garcia misses with a left hand
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand.
Garcia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvarez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvarez.
Alvarez needs to keep his hands up - Garcia had a free shot at his head there.
Garcia checks a leg kick.
Garcia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvarez.
Garcia with a hook.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alvarez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Garcia misses with a hook. Alvarez ducked under it nicely.
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvarez misses with a double jab
and Garcia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Garcia connects with a right hand. Alvarez shakes it off.
Garcia throws a right and a left that Alvarez avoids nicely.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Garcia missing with a left hand there. Alvarez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvarez is trying to counter with his kicks.
Garcia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alvarez in his tracks.
Alvarez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Garcia scores with a jab to the head.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
Alvarez wants to counter the offense by Garcia and move into the clinch position.#T3#
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
Alvarez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Garcia throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvarez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Garcia really felt that one!
Alvarez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Alvarez lands a jab to the head.
Alvarez throws a combination. Garcia tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC2#Garcia is rocked!
Garcia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alvarez connects with a solid leg kick.
Garcia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvarez.
Garcia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvarez counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvarez throws a lazy uppercut
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Garcia is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Alvarez connects with a body shot that sends Garcia's belly button to the back.
Alvarez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Garcia misses the jab.
Garcia swinging wildly here.
Garcia misses with a right hand
and Alvarez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range.
Alvarez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garcia counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Garcia misses.
Alvarez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alvarez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvarez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alvarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garcia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alvarez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ricky Alvarez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Pancho Garcia's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Alvarez lands a high kick!
Garcia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Garcia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garcia 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.
Alvarez motions for Garcia to come forward. Alvarez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia throwing a counter right hand but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Garcia seems to have got his legs back now.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garcia blocks a head kick by Alvarez.
A big right from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Alvarez needs to keep his hands up - Garcia had a free shot at his head there.
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Alvarez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia throws a lazy uppercut
and Alvarez counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia misses with a right hand
and Alvarez counters with a straight right hand.
Garcia misses with a left hand
and Alvarez counters with a left and a right... And another left! Garcia is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Alvarez!

Event: NYF Fight Night 29
Date: May 08, 2024

#R1#
Robertson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gray's sensitive parts.
Gray shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Robertson as he avoids it easily.
Robertson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good standup being displayed there by Robertson as he connects with a hook.
Gray on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gray shoots in looking for a takedown but Robertson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gray's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Robertson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Robertson scores with a kick to the body.
Gray definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gray misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Robertson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gray! Robertson lets Gray back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Gray is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kobe Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gray is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Look low, kick high! Robertson uses the oldest trick in the book to send Gray tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Robertson is absolutely delighted - when Gray wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Reece Robertson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2024

#R1#
Meuniex throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Meuniex fakes the leg kick and cracks Romero in the body.
Donk. Meuniex catches Romero right on the button with a cross.
Romero throws a combination that misses
and Meuniex counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Romero throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Meuniex tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Romero is in Meuniex's guard.
Romero passes Meuniex's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Meuniex looks like he's trying to stand up.
Romero sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Romero has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Romero's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Meuniex lands with a kick to the temple. Romero shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD#
Romero gets a takedown into half guard.
Romero trying to pass the guard but Meuniex defending well.
Well, if Romero is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T3#
Meuniex looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Meuniex pushes Romero off looking to stand but Romero dives back in and keeps control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Romero content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Romero.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meuniex fakes the leg kick and cracks Romero in the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Meuniex dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Meuniex lands a nice looking kick to the body. Romero takes a step back to recover.
Meuniex feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Romeros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Meuniex.
Meuniex leaves Romero with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meuniex stuffs the takedown.
Solomon Romero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Romero feints and as Meuniex raises his hands in defense, Romero changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Romero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Romero seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Further stalling from Romero.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Romero is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Romero gets the takedown into side control. #T3#
The referee asks Romero politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Romero prefers to stall for the moment though.
Meuniex wants to get back to his feet but Romero drags him back down.
Romero is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Meuniex slips a jab and a cross from Romero.
Meuniex throws out a counter right but Romero avoids it with no problem.
Meuniex scores with the left hand. Romero knows he should have avoided that one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meuniex scores with a spinning back kick!
Meuniex throws a sloppy head kick and Romero moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anthony Meuniex will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Romero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Meuniex lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A right-left combo lands from Romero.
Romero shoots and misses
and Meuniex counters with a body kick.
Romero gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Solomon Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meuniex connects with a right hand. Romero shakes it off.
Anthony Meuniex seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meuniex lands with an overhand left.
Romero with a lazy takedown attempt
and Meuniex makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Romero misses with a hook
enabling Meuniex to counter with a crisp jab.
Romero will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T1#
Romero is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Romero swings widly with a right hand
and Meuniex counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Meuniex scores with a nice right hand.
Romero shoots and misses #KD2#
and Meuniex counters with a head kick that drops Romero! #ROC2#Romero is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Meuniex wants to get up but he can't break Romero's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Oh Romero is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meuniex throws a big elbow that misses.
Meuniex wants to get up but he can't break Romero's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Romero seems to have got his legs back now.
Meuniex trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Meuniex prevents Romero from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Meuniex throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Meuniex moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meuniex avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Romero shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Meuniex as he jumps to the side.
Meuniex lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Solomon Romero has been cut.
Meuniex lands with a big left! Romero is wobbled badly! Meuniex comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Romero to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Anthony Meuniex!

Event: NYF 65: Brussard vs Lauzier
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Joon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Santos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Santos clobbers Joon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Joon just misses with a punch to the body.
Santos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Joon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santos.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joon.
Santos moves out of range as Joon strikes.
Joon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joon circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Joon tries to sprawl but Santos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Joon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos trying to pass the guard but Joon defending well. #SUB#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
Santos controlling the action here.
Joon's coaches at Makweingdo Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Santos passes to full mount!
Santos prevents Joon from getting the reversal.
Joon gets back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Santos there. #SUB#
Joon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos not doing much here. #SUB#
Joon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Joon actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Well, if Santos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
Joon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Joon with the active half guard here but Santos passes nicely into side control.
Joon seems a little lost for a moment, as Santos dominates the positioning.
Joon tries to buck Santos off but Santos is having none of it.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Joon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Santos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Santos controls the position.
Joon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Santos's best efforts.
Joon won't allow Santos to pass to mount.
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joon keeps working.
Joon is looking to improve his position.
Santos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Santos 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. #SUB2#
Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Santos trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Joon actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Joon tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.#SUB#
Joon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Joon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
Santos passes to side control.
Joon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Joon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Joon looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Santos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Santos tries to bum rush Joon with a series of wild strikes but Joon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joon.
Michel Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santos has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Joon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Joon.
Joon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joon misses with a left hand
and Santos counters with a left and a right that stings Joon.
Santos lands a head shot.
Joon misses the shot to the body.
Joon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD2#
Santos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Joon is trying to defend but Santos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos wants to control but Joon is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Joon actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
Joon tries to get to full guard but Santos has control of the leg.
Santos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Santos working Joon over with strikes. #SUB#
Joon looking for subs from the bottom but Santos mounts him!
Santos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Santos lands a couple of good shots and Joon has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Santos is landing with strikes. Joon can't take much more of this.
Joon is trying to break free.
What can Joon do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos is hanging on to Joon's back as he tries to escape.
Santos lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Joon is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Santos.
Santos lands shots from the back.
Santos is trying to stick to Joon's back but Joon is turning into Santos. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Santos's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Joon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joon wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
Santos wants to sweep here but Joon controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Santos is controlling Joon's posture.#SUB#
Joon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Santos is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Santos has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Joon is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Joon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Santos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Joon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santos defends it easily.#SUB#
Joon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Santos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Joon's guard. #T4#
Santos is pressing down on Joon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Joon is holding on for now.
Santos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Joon wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well. #SUB#
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Joon looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##CL2#
Santos clinches.
Santos lands a good knee to the midsection. Joon won't want to take too many of those.
Santos tries to land knees in the clinch but Joon avoids the damage to the body.
Santos tries to land a knee to the head but Joon blocks with his arms.
Joon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Santos smiles and moves away.
Joon misses with an uppercut.
Joon tests Santos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Santos throws a right and a left that Joon avoids nicely.
Joon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos tries to clinch but Joon moves out of range.
Joon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Santos, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Santos in his tracks.
Santos takes a swing at Joon's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Santos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Santos controlling the action here.
Joon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Joon looking for submissions off his back.
Santos lands strikes from half guard.
Still in half guard, Santos seems content to control.
Joon tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Santos in particular looking to stall.
Santos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Joon wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.
Santos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Joon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Santos sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Joon actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Joon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Santos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Joon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Santos slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Joon is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
Santos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Joon tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.#SUB#
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Santos is taking a breather. Joon 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.
Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Joon looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Santos pushes past his half guard into mount!
Santos lands a couple of good shots and Joon has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Joon tries to roll but Santos sticks to his back.
Santos wants to control but Joon is keeping busy.
Santos trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Joon doesn't escape.
Santos lands punches and elbows.
Santos lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Santos slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos lands strikes to the head.
Joon is in bad spot here.
Mae Joon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Michel Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joon tries to roll but Santos sticks to his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michel Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Santos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2024

#R1#
Knockers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Meuniex delivers a nice body kick.
A combination from Knockers does no damage.
Meuniex throws a counter combo.
Meuniex connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knockers. Knockers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Knockers throws a combination that misses
and Meuniex makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Knockers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knockers looks to land a combination but Meuniex avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meuniex thuds his shin into the meat of Knockers's side.
Meuniex scores with a sloppy right hand. Knockers should have avoided that one. #CL#
Knockers has Meuniex up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Knockers misses with a body punch.
Knockers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Meuniex looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knockers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meuniex is trying to break free.
Knockers lands a body punch.
Knockers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Knockers.
A short right from Knockers.
Knockers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meuniex wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Meuniex has had enough of the clinch but Knockers keeps him there for the moment.
A short uppercut from Knockers. #T2#
Knockers scores with a shoulder strike.
Meuniex tries to break free but Knockers pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Knockers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knockers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knockers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knockers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Meuniex backwards.
Knockers pushes Meuniex back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knockers tries a body shot but Meuniex blocks it.
Knockers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knockers works on Meuniex's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Knockers.
Knockers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Meuniexs head.
Knockers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Meuniex wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knockers has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Knockers prevents Meuniex from breaking the clinch.
Knockers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knockers lands with a right to the head.
Meuniex is trying to force a seperation but Knockers has the dominant position.
Knockers lands a shot to the body.
Knockers lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Knockers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knockers digs a right hand underneath Meuniex's ribcage. Meuniex let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knockers lands a left hand.
Knockers keeps control of Meuniex as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knockers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meuniex's elbow.
Knockers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knockers is working Meuniex over against the cage.#T4#
Knockers gets through Meuniex's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knockers keeps control of Meuniex as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knockers lands with a left to the head.
Knockers struggles to land a body shot inside as Meuniex controls his hands.
Knockers lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Meuniex is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Knockers.
Meuniex is still on wobbly legs! Can Knockers finish him?
Knockers pushes Meuniex back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knockers lands with a light punch inside.
Knockers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knockers lands with a light punch inside.
Knockers lands a big right hand that drops Meuniex! The killer instinct kicks in and Knockers finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Knockers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jericho Knockers!
Jericho Knockers 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 64: Tucker vs Carter II
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Blackwater scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blackwater connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burns's hands.
Blackwater fails to land with a series of punches.
Blackwater scores with a push kick.
Blackwater thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blackwater misses with a two punch combination.
Blackwater throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blackwater misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blackwater misses with a few strikes there.
Blackwater connects with a jab.
Blackwater scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackwater. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blackwater throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Burns counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Blackwater!
Burns tries to advance to mount but can't.
Blackwater is looking to reverse the position.
Burns working away.#T1#
Blackwater is looking for a sweep.
Blackwater is trying to control Burns's posture but Burns avoids it.
Blackwater stops Burns from passing to mount.
Burns working away.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blackwater tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burns wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blackwater keeps working.
Blackwater is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Burns asserts his dominance and retains side control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Burns drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns wants to control from the top but Blackwater keeps moving. #SUB#
Blackwater has his foot on Burns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burns works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Blackwater wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Blackwater working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Blackwater is looking for a triangle but Burns pushes his legs off easily.
Burns trying to control but Blackwater is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Burns got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blackwater has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burns has managed to get both his arms back between Blackwater's legs - danger averted.
Blackwater is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blackwater is trying to control the position but Burns postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We've been told by Blackwater's head coaches at California Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blackwater is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Blackwater ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
Lorenz Blackwater is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blackwater jabs Burns to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blackwater as he jumps to the side.
Burns sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Blackwater digs a good body shot into Burns's ribs.
Blackwater misses with a wild combination.
Blackwater walks into a jab.
Blackwater throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenz Blackwater dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Blackwater lands a slapping body shot.
Blackwater lands with a cross.
Blackwater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burns can do to turn this around?
Blackwater misses with a body shot.
Blackwater swinging wildly here.
Burns tries to clinch there but Blackwater circles away.
Burns closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blackwater circles away.
Lorenz Blackwater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blackwater lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Blackwater throws a front kick that sends Burns stumbling back into the cage.
Lorenz Blackwater is winning the standup battle so far.
Blackwater misses with a few strikes there.
Burns shoots and misses
and Blackwater counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Burns needs to keep his hands up - Blackwater had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burns.
Lorenz Blackwater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Burns.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Burns on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Blackwater digs a good body shot into Burns's ribs.#T1#
Blackwater stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blackwater connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Burns momentarily. #ROC#Burns is rocked!
Blackwater lands a nice shot that snaps Burns's head back.
Burns is still on wobbly legs! Can Blackwater finish him?
Blackwater shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Burns takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Blackwater sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Burns bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lorenz Blackwater!
In his post fight interview, Lorenz Blackwater started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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