Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: MMA Hype -51-
Date: Apr 16, 2025

#R1#
Li avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Li looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Luciano moves in looking to clinch but Li pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Li on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Luciano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Li defends it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Li! But no joy.
Li stuffs the takedown.
Li appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano with a poor takedown
and Li counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Luciano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Li wants it to stay on the feet.
Li is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Luciano with a body shot.#T1#
Luciano fails with the takedown.
Li throws out a counter right but Luciano avoids it with no problem.
Luciano has a takedown stuffed.
A nice side step and Li releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Luciano looks for a takedown but Li sprawls well.
A nice side step and Li releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Luciano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Li counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Charles Luciano has been cut.#T2#
Luciano changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Li tries to avoid it but Luciano manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Li to the ground. Li escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Luciano shoots in and drives through. Li sprawls well.
Luciano misses with a takedown attempt - Li sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice side step and Li releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Luciano looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Luciano tries to clinch but Li moves away
and Li counters with a left to the body.
Luciano is breathing heavily.
Luciano has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Li counters with a nice right hand that sends Luciano toppling to the canvas! Luciano scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Li finish him?!#ROC2#Luciano is rocked!#T3#
Luciano with a poor takedown
and Li counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Huolilong Li!
A relieved looking Huolilong Li thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MMA Hype -46-
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1#
Njord scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#It looks like Tookie Williams has been cut.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
Williams is looking to score with low kicks.
Njord was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Njord misses with an uppercut
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Alexander Njord has been cut.
Jab by Njord.
Njord definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Njord uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
A counter left hand to the body from Njord misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Njord. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Njord rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Njord throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Williams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams tries to break the clinch but Njord is controlling the position. #T1#
Njord keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Njord.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Njord lands with a short shot to the head.
Njord throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Williamss head.
A frustrated look appears on Williams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Williams tries to break free but Njord pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Njord misses with a double jab.
Njord just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.#T2#
Njord ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Njord.
Njord scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Njord slips under a jab from Williams.
A big left from Williams misses.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Njord avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Njord fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Williams on the side of the head.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Njord.
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!
Njord misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Williams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Njord counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Williams misses.
Njord is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Njord lands with a good body shot.
Njord throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Njord moves away from the strike by Williams.
We've been informed that Williams has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nice body punch from Njord.
A slow jab from Njord misses its intended target.
Williams throws a combination. Njord tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Njord. #T4#
Njord steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Williams misses with a left hand #KD#
and Njord counters with a crisp one two that drops Williams! Njord thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Williams to his feet! Williams is in big trouble!
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!
Williams with a hook.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams tries to work over Njord's front leg with a kick but Njord checks it.
Njord throwing a counter right hand but Williams manages to avoid it.
Njord slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Njord defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
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 Alexander Njord will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Njord throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Njord throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Njord moved out of range.
Njord throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Njord swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Williams there as he acknowledges the shot.
Njord defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams thows a leg kick but Njord checks it
and Njord counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Njord's corner calls for a 1-2. Njord obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Njord fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Williams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD#
and Njord counters with a crisp right hand that drops Williams! Njord lets Williams back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Williams is rocked!#T1#
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Njord slips under a jab from Williams.
Tookie Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Njord swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Williams misses.
Njord swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Njord counters with a right hand to the body.
Njord swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Njord jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Njord sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Njord is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Jab by Njord.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Njord.
Williams throws a leg kick but Njord sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Williams is looking to slow Njord down with leg kicks.
Njord slips under a jab.
It looked like Njord wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Njord misses with a wild combination. #KD#
Njord drops Williams with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Williams looks back up at him and smiles so Njord waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #T3#
Njord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Njord is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Williams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Njord. Njord circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Njord punishes Williams's body with a nice straight punch.
Njord with a nice cross.#CUT#That has opened up Tookie Williams's cut even more.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Njord swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Njord.#T4#
Williams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Njord.
Williams slips under a jab.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Njord counters with a straight right hand.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Njord finish him?
Williams misses with a hook. Njord ducked under it nicely.
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Njord misses.
Alexander Njord is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Njord counters with a crisp right hand that drops Williams! Njord lets Williams back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Njord drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#KD#
Njord lands a big right hand that sends Williams crashing to the mat! Njord stays standing though and waves Williams back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Njord misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Njord dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Njord takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Njord throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Williams misses.
Njord was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Njord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Njord counters with a straight right hand.
Williams lands with an uppercut that bounces Njord off the cage and back into range.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Njord counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Williams has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Njord!

Event: MMA Hype -45-
Date: Mar 26, 2025

#R1#
Kozlov fails with the takedown.
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Kozlov pushes him off.#CL2#
Anderson rushes Kozlov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kozlov jumps guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Anderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Kozlov controls the action.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anderson walks away with a smile on his face. Kozlov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Viktor Kozlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Kozlov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Anderson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kozlov.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Kozlov blocks an uppercut.
Anderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Kozlov has double underhooks.
Kozlov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anderson pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Kozlov.
Kozlov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Anderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kozlov wants a takedown but no success here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Kozlov looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Kozlov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Kozlov blocking some punches. #T2#
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kozlov blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Kozlov jumps guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kozlov.
Kozlov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anderson to keep the fight standing.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson stops a takedown attempt from Kozlov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kozlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson is pushing Kozlov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Anderson working aggressively here. #BC2#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kozlov tries to clinch there but Anderson circles away. #T3##CL2#
Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kozlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kozlov jumps guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kozlov wants to take the fight to the mat but Anderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anderson lands a left hand. #TD#
Kozlov jumps guard and drags Anderson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kozlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Kozlov keeps moving.
Kozlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Anderson being controlled here, momentarily.
Kozlov trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Kozlov with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kozlov wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson is pulling down on Kozlov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kozlov, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamont Anderson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Kozlov has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kozlov. #TD#
Kozlov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kozlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kozlov is working hard here to advance position.
Kozlov trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov has Anderson pulled in close to control his posture.
Kozlov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Kozlov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kozlov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kozlov keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anderson! But no joy.#CL2#
Anderson darts in and clinches Kozlov up against the cage.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Kozlov is trying to pull guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Anderson stalling in the clinch but Kozlov improves position.
Anderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kozlov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov fails to pull guard. #T2#
Anderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anderson working aggressively here.
A short right from Anderson.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Kozlov is trying to pull guard but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
Kozlov keeps control of Anderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kozlov blocks an uppercut.
Kozlov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anderson smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Anderson closes the distance and pushes Kozlov back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson scores with a shot to the side of Kozlov's head.
Lamont Anderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Kozlov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anderson smiles and moves away.
Viktor Kozlov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Kozlov pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Kozlov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kozlov has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Kozlov gets tackled into the cage by Anderson. Anderson maintains the clinch.
Anderson lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Kozlov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Anderson regains guard.
Kozlov trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Kozlov throws an elbow that misses. Anderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kozlov's guard. Nice move by Anderson!#REVB#
Anderson tries to stand but Kozlov is controlling from the bottom. #ES#
Kozlov pushes Anderson off and scrambles back to his feet. #T4##CL#
Kozlov forces Anderson back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Kozlov lands a takedown into guard.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Kozlov from controlling successfully.
Kozlov wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but Kozlov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kozlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamont Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Anderson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kozlov is keen to just control but Anderson is a slippery customer.
Anderson is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kozlov controlling the action here.
Viktor Kozlov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson is not content to let Kozlov control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov controlling the action here. #T1#
Kozlov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kozlov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kozlov trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away. #SUB#
Kozlov seems to be looking for submissions. #ES2#
Anderson manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2#
Anderson tries to clinch but Kozlov moves out of range. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kozlov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson parries the strikes from Kozlov easily there. Kozlov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Anderson to escape.
Kozlov wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Kozlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Anderson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Anderson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kozlov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Anderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kozlov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Anderson is trying to control Kozlov's posture but Kozlov avoids it.
Kozlov wants to take a breather but Anderson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kozlov.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Kozlov tries to pass.
Kozlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lamont Anderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kozlov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Anderson drives through and clinches with Kozlov against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson is trying to pull guard but Kozlov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Anderson is pressed up against the cage. Kozlov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anderson down to the mat. Anderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Viktor Kozlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

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 Viktor Kozlov.
I think Anderson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamont Anderson!

Event: MMA Hype -41-
Date: Mar 12, 2025

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Luciano is defended easily by Mowala.
Mowala misses with a combination #TD2#
and Luciano counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mowala won't be happy with that.
Mowala is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Luciano's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Luciano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Luciano seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mowala tries to roll over but Luciano keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Mowala wants to get back to full guard.
Luciano content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Luciano 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.
Luciano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mowala keeps working.
Luciano not doing much here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Luciano trying to pass the guard but Mowala defending well.
Mowala is refusing to be controlled, as Luciano sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Mowala pushes Luciano up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Luciano ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Luciano no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mowala looking to sit in guard and control but Luciano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mowala keeping moving, preventing Luciano from controlling successfully.
Luciano looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Luciano won't allow Mowala to sweep him here.
We've been informed that Luciano has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mowala not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Luciano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mowala keeping moving, preventing Luciano from controlling successfully.
Mowala looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Luciano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Luciano is fighting to break Mowala's control of his arms but Mowala is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Luciano sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luciano pushing down on Mowala's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Luciano looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mowala keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Luciano is looking to advance position but Mowala won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luciano is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Luciano dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mowala misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Luciano counters with a shoot takedown. Mowala fights it but they end up in guard.
Luciano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Luciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Luciano trying to control but Mowala is working from the bottom.
Mowala pulls Luciano in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano trying to control the position from guard on top but Mowala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luciano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Mowala is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Luciano showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mowala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mowala.
Mowala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Luciano drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mowala defends it well.
Luciano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mowala but Mowala pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mowala throws a low kick, looking for Luciano's leg but Luciano calmly moves out of range.
Mowala with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD#
Mowala feints and as Luciano raises his hands in defense, Mowala changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Luciano working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Luciano working for a triangle but Mowala defends it easily. #T2#
Mowala looking to sit in guard and control but Luciano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Luciano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU2#
Luciano gets to his feet. Mowala looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Mowala gets a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Luciano tries to roll over but Mowala keeps him under control.
Luciano wants to control but Mowala is keeping busy.
Luciano gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Luciano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mowala trying to control the position from guard on top but Luciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mowala has gone for a leg lock! Luciano slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mowala's guard.#REVB##T4#
Luciano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mowala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Luciano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mowala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Charles Luciano has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mowala keeping moving, preventing Luciano from controlling successfully.
Luciano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Charles Luciano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Mowala shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Luciano pushes Mowala off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Luciano forces Mowala back against the cage and clinches.
Luciano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD#
Mowala tightens his grip and picks Luciano up, before dumping him to the ground. Luciano manages to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luciano is adopting a defensive guard.
Luciano keeping moving, preventing Mowala from controlling successfully. #T1#
Luciano is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Luciano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Luciano is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Luciano keeping full guard, as Mowala tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mowala wants to control from the top but Luciano keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mowala looking to pass the guard.
Luciano controls Mowala momentarily but Mowala frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Luciano takes the fight into the clinch.
Luciano goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mowala prevents it. #TD#
Mowala has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Luciano clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
A lull in the action here. #T3##SUB#
Luciano is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Mowala gets his way!
Mowala is trying to stick to Luciano's back but Luciano is turning into Mowala. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mowala's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Luciano.
Mowala keeping full guard, as Luciano tries to pass.
Mowala is looking to stand up but Luciano isn't so interested in that idea.
Luciano throws a big right hand that misses.
Luciano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Luciano sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4##SU2#
Luciano gets to his feet. Mowala looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Luciano is defended easily by Mowala.
Jumanji Mowala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jumanji Mowala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Luciano.
Mowala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Mowala instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Luciano has hold of one of Mowala's legs. Mowala is fighting the takedown attempt but Luciano gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Charles Luciano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mowala is trying to hold Luciano in close to prevent damage but Luciano has managed to pass into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Luciano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Luciano 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Luciano!

Event: Just some fights 17
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Giles forces Cassidy back against the cage and clinches.
Giles swings wildly with an uppercut but Cassidy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassidy blocks an uppercut.
Cassidy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Giles backwards.
Giles misses with a punch to the body.
Giles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Giles lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Giles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cassidy jumps guard but Giles turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Giles lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Giles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Giles struggles to land a body shot inside as Cassidy controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giles can't find room to land a body shot as Cassidy controls the action.
Giles misses with a body punch.
Giles misses with a punch to the body.
Giles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Giles throws a head punch that misses.
Cassidy blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Giles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cassidy's elbow.
Cassidy tries to pull guard but Giles forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Giles. #CUT2#It looks like Butch Cassidy has been cut.
Cassidy lands with a right to the head.
Giles goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cassidy prevents it.
Giles tries to work over Cassidy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Giles fails to land.
Giles misses with a punch to the body.
Cassidy stalling in the clinch but Giles improves position.
Giles tries to work over Cassidy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cassidy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch Cassidy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Cassidy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Giles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Giles has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Giles swats away the attempt to clinch by Cassidy.#T2#
Cassidy ducks under a wild hook from Giles.
Nice straight punches there by Giles. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Giles.
We've been told by Cassidy's head coaches at California Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Giles with a lazy takedown attempt
and Giles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cassidy scores with a one two! Giles had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassidy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Giles misses the jab.
Cassidy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassidy ducks under a wild hook from Giles.
Giles throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cassidy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cassidy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cassidy slips a straight right by Giles.
Cassidy avoids the body shot from Giles. #T3#
Giles moves out of range of the body kick from Cassidy.
Giles throws a body shot but no joy.
Giles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassidy was well out of range. Poor timing from Giles.
Cassidy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Giles throws a shot from downtown. Cassidy moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Giles misses.
That kick from Cassidy tenderised Giles's leg. Giles is trying to keep his angry face on.
Giles punishes Cassidy's body with a nice straight punch.
Cassidy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Giles misses with a jab to the body
and Cassidy counters with a three punch combo that has Giles backing up. Giles nods at Cassidy to acknowledge the strikes.
Cassidy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cassidy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Giles is fending him off so far but Cassidy persists. Nope, Giles circles away and we're back to standing.
Cassidy fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Giles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cassidy is fending him off so far but Giles persists. Nope, Cassidy circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Cassidy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Giles moves in looking to clinch but Cassidy pushes him off.
Cassidy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Giles sprawls well. Giles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cassidy gets slowly back to his feet.
Giles throws a hook but Cassidy blocks it.
Nice takedown defense from Giles. No joy for Cassidy on that attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Cassidy as Giles shoots in.
Giles just misses with a punch to the body.
Giles fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cassidy avoids it really well and circles away.
Cassidy is looking for a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leland Giles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Butch Cassidy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Giles on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Giles rushes Cassidy and presses him up against the cage.
Giles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Giles swings wildly with an uppercut but Cassidy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Giles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Giles throws a punch but it's blocked by Cassidy.
Giles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Giles misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giles tries to work over Cassidy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cassidy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Giles throws an elbow that misses.
Cassidy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Giles lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Giles misses with some punches.
Cassidy blocks an uppercut.
Giles misses with a body punch.
Cassidy stalling in the clinch but Giles improves position.
Giles can't get the takedown.
Cassidy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Giles lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cassidy.
Giles lands a left hand.
Giles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Giles throws a punch but it's blocked by Cassidy.
Cassidy dodges an elbow strike from Giles.
Giles softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Giles avoiding damage.
Giles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Giles misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Cassidy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Giles tries to throw a body punch but Cassidy avoids it by throwing Giles back against the cage.
Cassidy is trying to pull guard but Giles has him pressed against the cage.
Giles lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cassidy backwards.
Giles can't find room to land a body shot as Cassidy controls the action.
Giles struggles to land a body shot inside as Cassidy controls his hands.
Giles throws a punch but it's blocked by Cassidy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Giles.
Cassidy is trying to pull guard but Giles turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch Cassidy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Giles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Giles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Giles throws a head punch that misses.
Giles swings wildly with an uppercut but Cassidy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Giles misses with the head strike.
Giles misses with a body punch. #T3#
Giles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Giles misses with a punch to the body.
Giles digs a right hand underneath Cassidy's ribcage. Cassidy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Giles misses with a body punch.
Giles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Giles lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Giles lands a body shot.
Giles can't find room to land a body shot as Cassidy controls the action.
Giles working aggressively here.
Giles misses with a punch to the body.
Giles can't find room to land a body shot as Cassidy controls the action.
Giles tries to work over Cassidy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cassidy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hand to the body from Giles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Giles swings wildly with an uppercut but Cassidy uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Giles lands a body punch.
Giles throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Giles gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Giles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cassidy taking some punishment here, with Giles in his half guard.
Giles slips a nice elbow through Cassidy's hands, connecting with Cassidy's forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Giles working the head and body with strikes.
Giles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Giles winds up and cracks Cassidy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Giles landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cassidy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Giles scores with a couple of nice shots.
Giles 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.
Giles takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cassidy taking some punishment here, with Giles in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leland Giles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Butch Cassidy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Giles misses with a body punch
and Cassidy counters with a series of strikes. Giles will be more careful next time no doubt.
Butch Cassidy is winning the standup battle so far.
Cassidy ducks under a wild hook from Giles.
Cassidy throws a big counter combination but Giles scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A low kick from Cassidy misses #TD2#
and Giles counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cassidy won't be happy with that.
Giles landing a few strikes.
Giles in side control lands a decent elbow.
Giles throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cassidy taking a bit of punishment here - Giles scoring with strikes.
Giles working the ground and pound. #ROC2#Cassidy is rocked!
Cassidy is pushing Giles's head away, looking to escape. Giles manages to hold on to the position though.
Oh Cassidy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giles lands an elbow.
Giles in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Cassidy looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Giles turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leland Giles!
A relieved looking Leland Giles thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MMA Hype -35-
Date: Feb 19, 2025

#R1#
Flores checks a leg kick nicely.
Flores is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Williams instigates a clinch.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Flores has double underhooks.
Williams stops a takedown attempt from Flores.
Williams wants to break free but Flores has control.
Flores tries to pull guard but Williams forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Flores tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Williams smiles and moves away.
Tookie Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marquis Flores.
Williams scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Flores shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Williams is refusing to be controlled, as Flores sits in half guard. #T1#
Flores missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Flores wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Williams is trying to stand up here but Flores is controlling him well.
Flores missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Williams looks like he's trying to stand up. #SU2#
Flores decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Marquis Flores seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams tries to clinch there but Flores circles away.
Tookie Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2#
Flores pushes Williams up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Flores pushes Williams up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Flores breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Flores's head.
Flores is looking to clinch.
Flores takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Flores has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Flores misses with a takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Flores closes the distance but Williams moves to the side
and Williams rattles Flores with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Flores tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Williams dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Flores stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tookie Williams!

Event: MMA Hype -34-
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Kozlov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pitts tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Kozlov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pitts on his heels. He'll look to pass Pitts's guard now, I'm sure.
Kozlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Kozlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kozlov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kozlov advances to half guard.
Pitts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kozlov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pitts avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kozlov.
Kozlov stalling.
Pitts is looking to control Kozlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pitts avoid being mounted?#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.
Pitts ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Kozlov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pitts can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kozlov controls the pace.
Kozlov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kozlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kozlov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Kozlov chips away with some ground and pound.
Kozlov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kozlov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kozlov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kozlov controlling from side mount.
The strikes coming from Kozlov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kozlov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pitts to see if he's OK.
Pitts is letting Kozlov control him for a moment. #SUB#
Kozlov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kozlov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pitts can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kozlov in side control, throwing shots but Pitts defends.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Kozlov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Pitts swings for the body but Kozlov moves out of range.
Kozlov shoots in and drives through. Pitts sprawls well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pitts lands a right hook to the body.
Pitts comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Kozlov moves into the clinch successfully.
Kozlov blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pitts lands a shoulder strike.
Kozlov tries to pull guard but Pitts won't allow it. #TD#
Kozlov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kozlov winds up and cracks Pitts with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pitts is looking to control Kozlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pitts avoid being mounted?
Kozlov passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kozlov content just to control the position here. #T1#
Kozlov landing punches.
Kozlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kozlov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kozlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kozlov is landing with some decent strikes but Pitts is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T2#
Kozlov avoids the attempt from Pitts to control.
Kozlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kozlov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kozlov working the ground and pound effectively.
Kozlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Kozlov lands a big shot there that rocks Pitts but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kozlov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kozlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pitts can do to turn this around?
Pitts tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kozlov lands a nice shot to the head.
Kozlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kozlov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kozlov landing punches.
Kozlov content just to control the position here. #T4#
Kozlov'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.
Kozlov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pitts hang on?
Kozlov landing strikes from the mount.
Kozlov punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kozlov controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Kozlov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pitts stuffs the takedown attempt from Kozlov. Kozlov gets slowly back to his feet.
Pitts wants to counter with a clinch but Kozlov pushes him away.
Darryl Pitts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Kozlov drives through with a takedown into Pitts's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pitts can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kozlov controls the pace.
Kozlov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Viktor Kozlov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kozlov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pitts can't keep his opponent in guard - Kozlov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Kozlov is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Pitts is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Pitts flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Kozlov anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Pitts and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Kozlov slips an arm under Pitts chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Kozlov has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Kozlov is squeezing on Pitts like an anaconda would it's prey. Pitts fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Viktor Kozlov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2025

#R1#
Magomedsharipov shoots and misses #TD2#
and Cassidy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Magomedsharipov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cassidy is now in half guard. #SU2#
Cassidy decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Cassidy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cassidy thows a body kick. Magomedsharipov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Magomedsharipov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cassidy tries to avoid it but Magomedsharipov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cassidy to the ground. Cassidy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cassidy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cassidy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cassidy duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedsharipov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cassidy counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomed Magomedsharipov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedsharipov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Magomedsharipov fails with the takedown
and Cassidy counters with a series of strikes. Magomedsharipov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Magomedsharipov is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Cassidy gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Cassidy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedsharipov tries for a takedown but Cassidy circles away easily
and Cassidy counters with a two punch combo.
A nice leg kick from Cassidy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomedsharipov shoots and misses
and Cassidy counters with a series of strikes. Magomedsharipov will be more careful next time no doubt. #KD2#
Cassidy lands a big head kick that sends Magomedsharipov tumbling to the mat! Cassidy takes a step backwards and waves Magomedsharipov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Magomedsharipov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Cassidy has cracked Magomedsharipov with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Cassidy lands another huge swinging hook and Magomedsharipov tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Magomedsharipov, before Cassidy can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Butch Cassidy!
An out of breath Butch Cassidy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMA Hype -24-
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Bubbles takes the fight into the clinch.
Luciano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice left hand lands by Bubbles.
Luciano has Bubbles pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bubbles manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Bubbles.
Luciano tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bubbles smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Luciano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bubbles throws a right and a left that Luciano avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano tries to move into range but Bubbles moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bubbles cracks Luciano with a good jab.
Bubbles's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bubbles's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bubbles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bubbles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1##TD#
Luciano closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bubbles quickly recovers to half guard.
Luciano prevents Bubbles from standing back up.
Luciano is keen to just control but Bubbles is a slippery customer.
Luciano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Luciano stalling away here and it's allowed Bubbles to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Luciano trying to control but Bubbles is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luciano won't allow Bubbles to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Bubbles lands a jab.
Bubbles scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bubbles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Luciano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bubbles uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Luciano has time to react.
Bubbles scores with a jab. Luciano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tommy Bubbles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bubbles counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Luciano is rocked!
Bubbles knocks out Luciano with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Bubbles before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Bubbles picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Bubbles!
An out of breath Tommy Bubbles thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2025

#R1#
Magomedsharipov shoots in but no luck this time.
Magomedsharipov shoots for a double leg takedown but Cassidy sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedsharipov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Magomedsharipov misses with a takedown
and Cassidy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Butch Cassidy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Magomedsharipov.#TD#
Cassidy looking to score a takedown here. Magomedsharipov is defending well but Cassidy drives through and ends up in Magomedsharipov's guard.#SU#
Cassidy stands up and waves to Magomedsharipov to follow him.
Cassidy lands a leg kick that knocks Magomedsharipov off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Magomed Magomedsharipov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassidy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedsharipov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Cassidy counters with a takedown into side control. #T1##SU#
Cassidy stands up and beckons Magomedsharipov to his feet.
Magomedsharipov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Magomedsharipov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cassidy but Cassidy pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Cassidy dives in and scores a takedown into Magomedsharipov's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedsharipov can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Cassidy gets to his feet - Magomedsharipov follows without any prompting. #TD#
Cassidy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Magomedsharipov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SU#
Cassidy stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
Cassidy scores with a head kick.
Magomedsharipov misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Cassidy counters with a shoot takedown. Magomedsharipov fights it but they end up in guard.
Magomedsharipov looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Cassidy gets to his feet. Magomedsharipov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Cassidy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU#
Cassidy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Cassidy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Magomedsharipov is trying to defend but Cassidy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T3##SU#
Cassidy gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Cassidy connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
Cassidy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Magomedsharipov did well to prevent Cassidy getting side control.#SU#
Cassidy gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD#
Cassidy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SU#
Cassidy gets to his feet. Magomedsharipov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Magomedsharipov gets a takedown into half guard.

Cassidy kicks off Magomedsharipov and gets to his feet. #T4#
Cassidy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Magomedsharipov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Cassidy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Magomedsharipov wants to stand and escape. He's got his foot on Cassidy's hips, looking to push off. But Cassidy grabs a hold of the leg and drops back for an ankle lock! It's hard to tell if he's got it. Both fighters look composed - OH, not anymore they don't! Magomedsharipov screams like a kid who's trapped his fingers in the car door and taps out! Yikes, that must have hurt - hopefully it's not snapped anything!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Butch Cassidy!
A victorious Butch Cassidy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2025

#R1#
Cassidy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lee is breathing heavily.
Cassidy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Cassidy. Cassidy gets slowly back to his feet.
Cassidy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lee's sensitive parts.
Nathan Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassidy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Cassidy persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
Cassidy scores with a spinning back kick!
Cassidy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lee backs up against the cage.
Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet.
Nathan Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Butch Cassidy.
A good leg kick by Cassidy.
Cassidy with the inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Cassidy.
Lee steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cassidy. That one must have hurt.
Cassidy thumps Lee with a low kick.#T1#
Cassidy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lee back to the cage. Cassidy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC2#Lee is rocked!
Cassidy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cassidy scores with a punch to the head.
Nathan Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cassidy tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
A head kick by Cassidy - that's a beauty! Lee is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Cassidy can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Butch Cassidy!
After winning the bout, Butch Cassidy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Nathan Lee spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back with a KO'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Cassidy moves into the clinch.
Gomes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gomes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gomes avoids a wild elbow strike from Cassidy.
I was talking to Gomes's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Gomes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gomes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Gomes looking for a guillotine here but Cassidy defends easily.
Cassidy is looking to stand up but Gomes won't let him.
Cassidy wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving. #SUB#
Gomes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cassidy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Gomes trying to control but Cassidy is working from the bottom.
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cassidy is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Gomes trying to control but Cassidy is working from the bottom.
Cassidy wants to stand and escape but Gomes is having none of it.
Cassidy keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Cassidy controls Gomes momentarily but Gomes frees himself.
Cassidy wants to stand and escape but Gomes is having none of it.
Gomes trying to control but Cassidy is working from the bottom.
Cassidy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Cassidy keeps moving. #SUB2#
Cassidy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gomes defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Cassidy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Cassidy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gomes wants to improve his position but Cassidy is controlling well.
Gomes gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Cassidy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gomes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cassidy has managed to get both his arms back between Gomes's legs - danger averted.
Cassidy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gomes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##SUB#
Gomes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Gomes pushes a forearm under Cassidy's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Cassidy is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Gomes!
Our winner, David Gomes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2024

#R1#
Novak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Novak throws a body kick that misses.
Cassidy shoots in for a takedown but Novak shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cassidy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donk. Novak catches Cassidy right on the button with a cross.
Cassidy moves out of range of the body kick.
Cassidy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Novak.
Novak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cassidy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Novak defends well and Cassidy ends up having to push Novak into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Novak. That snapped Cassidy's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy tries a head kick but it misses.
Novak pushes Cassidy away with a front kick.
Novak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassidy moves away.
Novak avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Cassidy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Novak's waist but Novak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cassidy off to one side.
Ante Novak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Butch Cassidy.
Cassidy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cassidy.
Cassidy wants to clinch.
Novak tries to clinch up but Cassidy circles away and keeps his distance.
Novak leaves Cassidy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cassidy throws a lazy body kick
and Novak counters with a series of strikes. Cassidy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cassidy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cassidy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cassidy misses with a takedown attempt - Novak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Cassidy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cassidy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Novak tries to avoid it but Cassidy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Novak to the ground. Novak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Novak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cassidy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cassidy slips a jab and a cross from Novak.
Cassidy slips a straight right by Novak.
Novak connects with a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Novak. Cassidy shrugs it off though.
Novak throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
A solid body kick from Novak.
Butch Cassidy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassidy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Novak.
Novak scores with a punch to the head.
Cassidy misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Novak clinches with his opponent.
Cassidy wants a takedown but no success here.
Cassidy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Novak avoids it.#BC#
Novak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cassidy shoots in but Novak avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cassidy throws a right and a left that Novak avoids nicely. #T4#
Cassidy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Novak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cassidy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cassidy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Novak to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Novak throws a right and a left that Cassidy avoids nicely.
Cassidy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Novak avoids it really well and circles away.
Cassidy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Novak is able to avoid easily.#CL2#
Cassidy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ante Novak dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Novak shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cassidy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cassidy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Novak is defending well.#BC2#
Cassidy manages to break the clinch.
Cassidy scores with a leg kick.
Novak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Novak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy darts in trying to clinch
and Novak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cassidy moves out of range as Novak strikes.
Ante Novak is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Cassidy with a poor takedown
and Novak counters with a left and a right that stings Cassidy.
Ante Novak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Butch Cassidy.
Cassidy scores with a shot to the body.
Novak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cassidy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Novak somewhat.
Cassidy keeps the fight on the outside.
Novak sets himself, and Cassidy steps forward looking for the clinch! Novak avoids it this time.
Novak looks for a takedown but Cassidy sprawls well.
Novak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cassidy can do to turn this around?
Novak looks to land a body kick but Cassidy moved away.
Cassidy wants to clinch.#T2#
Novak defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cassidy.
Novak tries to clinch but Cassidy moves away
and Cassidy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cassidy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Novak doesn't manage to clinch there - Cassidy circles away.
It looks like Novak has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Cassidy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Novak circles away.
Novak tried to counter with a leg kick but Cassidy avoided it.
Cassidy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Novak.
Cassidy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Novak but Novak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cassidy avoids the body shot from Novak. #CL2#
Cassidy pushes Novak up against the cage in a clinch.#T3##TD2#
Cassidy jumps into guard, dragging Novak to the mat.
Cassidy pulls Novak in to control the position.
Cassidy throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Novak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cassidy on the ground.
Novak's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cassidy is pulling down on Novak's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Cassidy has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Novak should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cassidy has tightened it up now! Novak should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Butch Cassidy!
During a confident post fight interview, Butch Cassidy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MMA Hype -15-
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Luciano takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Moon breaks the clinch.
Luciano fails with the takedown
enabling Moon to counter with a crisp jab.
Luciano doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moon counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Moon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Luciano to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Luciano tries to free his leg and advance position but Moon is retaining full guard.
Moon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Luciano trying to control but Moon is working from the bottom.
Luciano passes Moon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Luciano wants to control but Moon is keeping him busy.
Luciano might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Moon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Luciano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Luciano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Luciano maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Moon could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Luciano has cracked it and Moon is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Luciano!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charles Luciano!

Event: MMA Hype -7-
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1##CL#
Luciano tries to keep at a distance but WonderMan has taken the fight into the clinch.
WonderMan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
WonderMan pushes Luciano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Luciano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. WonderMan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
WonderMan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Luciano.
WonderMan is looking to break free of the clinch but Luciano has double underhooks.
WonderMan is pressed up against the cage. Luciano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag WonderMan down to the mat. WonderMan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jeremy WonderMan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Luciano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Luciano gets tackled into the cage by WonderMan. WonderMan maintains the clinch.
WonderMan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Luciano.
Nice body punch from WonderMan - that landed with a thud. #T1#
WonderMan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Luciano keeps control of WonderMan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
WonderMan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
WonderMan lands with a nice combination. Luciano backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Charles Luciano has been cut.#CL#
WonderMan has closed the distance and engaged Luciano in a clinch.
WonderMan scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
WonderMan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Luciano clinches.
WonderMan lands a good knee to the midsection. Luciano won't want to take too many of those.
WonderMan wants to break free but Luciano has control.
Luciano wants a takedown but no success here. #T2#
WonderMan wants to break the clinch but can't.
WonderMan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luciano's elbow. #BC#
WonderMan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by WonderMan misses #TD2#
and Luciano counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
WonderMan keeping moving, preventing Luciano from controlling successfully.
Luciano sitting in guard, not really doing much.
WonderMan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Luciano trying to control but WonderMan is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from WonderMan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
WonderMan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Luciano is one step ahead there.
Luciano trying to control but WonderMan is working from the bottom.
Luciano controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
WonderMan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Luciano gets tackled into the cage by WonderMan. WonderMan maintains the clinch. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Luciano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Luciano prevents a body shot from WonderMan.
Luciano jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as WonderMan walks away with a smile on his face. Luciano gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
WonderMan throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Luciano counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Luciano wants to free his trapped foot but WonderMan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Luciano is trying to control. WonderMan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luciano tries to pass the half guard into mount. WonderMan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Luciano is trying to control. WonderMan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Luciano lands with a punch from half guard.
Luciano trying to control from half guard but WonderMan is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy WonderMan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles Luciano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
WonderMan rushes Luciano and presses him up against the cage.
WonderMan tries to break free but Luciano pushes him back against the cage.
Jeremy WonderMan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Luciano jumps guard but WonderMan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
WonderMan lands a hook that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Luciano fails to pull the fight into his guard.
WonderMan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Luciano.
Jeremy WonderMan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Luciano.
Luciano wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
WonderMan breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Luciano shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. WonderMan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Luciano trying to control but WonderMan is working from the bottom. #T1##SU2#
Luciano stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
WonderMan moves into the clinch.
Luciano tries to pull guard but WonderMan won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from WonderMan.
WonderMan is trying to break the clinch but Luciano is controlling him.
Luciano tries to pull guard but WonderMan won't allow it.
WonderMan tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
WonderMan breaks from the clinch. #CL#
WonderMan takes the fight into the clinch.
WonderMan is pressed up against the cage. Luciano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag WonderMan down to the mat. WonderMan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2#
WonderMan slaps away a takedown attempt from Luciano, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Luciano shoots in but WonderMan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
WonderMan feints a jab promting Luciano to slip. WonderMan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Luciano slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL#
WonderMan darts in and clinches Luciano up against the cage.
WonderMan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
WonderMan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Luciano is defending well for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from WonderMan.
WonderMan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Luciano. #T3#
WonderMan throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
WonderMan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jeremy WonderMan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
WonderMan clinches up with Luciano and pushes him back against the cage.
WonderMan tries to circle away but Luciano has him pinned against the cage.
WonderMan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Luciano blocks an elbow strike from WonderMan. #BC#
WonderMan breaks the clinch. #CL#
WonderMan rushes Luciano and presses him up against the cage.
WonderMan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
WonderMan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've been informed that Luciano has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4##TD2#
Luciano gets a trip takedown into half guard.
WonderMan wants to get back to full guard.
Luciano is looking to pass WonderMan's guard but actually WonderMan recovers to full guard.
Luciano trying to control but WonderMan is working from the bottom.
Luciano advances position into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano gets to mount! WonderMan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy WonderMan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charles Luciano's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from WonderMan.
Luciano closes the distance but WonderMan moves to the side
and WonderMan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
WonderMan throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Luciano counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for WonderMan!
WonderMan is trying to escape the position but Luciano is controlling the position.
WonderMan is not content to let Luciano control the position. #SUB2#
Luciano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by WonderMan, who protects the arm well.
WonderMan is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB2#
Luciano has worked his way into a potential kimura here. WonderMan is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Luciano yanks on the arm and WonderMan is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Luciano.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charles Luciano!

Event: GAMMA#1107 Jarrod v Kurt
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Richarlison lands a lovely overhand right.
Richarlison loads up on a big right hand but Cassidy slips the punch.
Cassidy moves away from the strike by Richarlison.
An attempted straight right counter from Cassidy misses the target.
Cassidy throws a head kick but Richarlison moves out of range.
Richarlison looks to throw the jab but Cassidy is out of range.
Richarlison throws a hook to the side of Cassidy's head but Cassidy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab lands there for Richarlison.
Cassidy slips a jab from Richarlison.
Chris Richarlison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassidy checks a low kick from Richarlison.
Richarlison misses with a looping right.
Cassidy ducks under a wild hook from Richarlison.
Richarlison cracks Cassidy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Richarlison connects with a leg kick.
Cassidy blocks a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cassidy.
Richarlison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cassidy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Richarlison manages to circle out of the way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richarlison throws a half hearted mid kick.
Richarlison throws a hook but Cassidy avoids it easily.
Richarlison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Cassidy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richarlison tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chris Richarlison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Richarlison throws a leg kick #CL#
and Cassidy moves into the clinch.
Cassidy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Richarlison pulls his leg out and moves away.
Richarlison throws a nice looking combination but Cassidy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Cassidy misses the target.
Richarlison swings for the body but Cassidy moves out of range.
Richarlison misses with a hook. Cassidy ducked under it nicely.
Richarlison lands a nice hook to Cassidy's body. Cassidy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Richarlison throws a looping overhand right but Cassidy ducks down to avoid it.
Cassidy checks a leg kick.
Cassidy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Richarlison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Richarlison misses with a kick to the body.
Cassidy fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch Cassidy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cassidy tries to close the distance and clinch but Richarlison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Richarlison misses with a body kick.
A jab from Richarlison misses. #T2#
Cassidy throws a shot from downtown. Richarlison moves away and avoids it.
Richarlison appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Richarlison has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cassidy is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice cross by Richarlison.
Richarlison getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richarlison misses with an uppercut. Cassidy saw that one coming.
Richarlison looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Richarlison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Richarlison misses with a looping right.
Richarlison throws a low kick, looking for Cassidy's leg but Cassidy calmly moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cassidy is defended easily by Richarlison.
Richarlison lands a slapping body shot.
Cassidy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cassidy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Richarlison defends well and Cassidy ends up having to push Richarlison into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richarlison.
Richarlison misses with the head strike.
Cassidy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Richarlison pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richarlison.
A shot in the inside from Richarlison.
Cassidy tries to pull guard but Richarlison forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cassidy takes a shot to the head.
Cassidy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Richarlison creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cassidy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cassidy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Richarlison has a couple of punches blocked by Cassidy.
Richarlison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cassidy is looking to break free of the clinch but Richarlison has double underhooks.
Richarlison throws a punch but it's blocked by Cassidy.
Cassidy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Richarlison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cassidy blocks an uppercut. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Richarlison fails to land.
Cassidy tries to pull guard but Richarlison won't allow it.
Richarlison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Richarlison lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richarlison misses with the head strike.
Richarlison lands a hook to the side of the head.
Richarlison lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Richarlison has a couple of punches blocked by Cassidy.
Cassidy blocks an uppercut.
Richarlison has a couple of punches blocked by Cassidy.
Richarlison misses with the head strike.
Cassidy blocking some punches.
Richarlison blocking some punches.
Richarlison misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Richarlison.
Richarlison swings wildly with an uppercut but Cassidy uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Cassidy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Richarlison dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Cassidy lands a leg kick that knocks Richarlison off balance momentarily.
Cassidy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Richarlison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cassidy fails with a takedown attempt.
Richarlison chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Richarlison throws a looping overhand right but Cassidy ducks down to avoid it.
Cassidy ducks under a wild hook from Richarlison.
Cassidy wants to clinch.
The fighters circling - Richarlison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Richarlison missing with a left hand there. Cassidy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Richarlison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Richarlison scoring well with a low kick there.
Cassidy tries a head kick but it misses.
Richarlison scoring well with a low kick there.
Cassidy just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Cassidy scores with a leg kick.
Richarlison throws a shot from downtown. Cassidy moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Cassidy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cassidy avoids the body shot from Richarlison.
Cassidy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Richarlison throws out the jab.
It appears Cassidy was looking to counter with a kick there.
Cassidy misses with a wild combination.
Cassidy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Richarlison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Richarlison is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cassidy lands with a good body shot.
Cassidy fails to land the takedown.
Cassidy moves out of range as Richarlison strikes.
Cassidy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Richarlison.
As Richarlison tries to get set, Cassidy tries to push him back and clinch up but Richarlison manages to avoid the attempt.
Chris Richarlison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Richarlison swings for the body but Cassidy moves out of range.
Cassidy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cassidy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Richarlison but Richarlison pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch Cassidy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richarlison 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. #T2#
Richarlison misses with a series of wild punches.
Richarlison throws a sloppy head kick and Cassidy moves out of range easily.
Cassidy fails to land the takedown.
Cassidy moves out of range of the strikes.
Butch Cassidy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Richarlison does it's job there.
Cassidy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Richarlison misses with a lunging right hand
and Cassidy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cassidy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters circle momentarily. Richarlison darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Richarlison throws a body shot but no joy.
Richarlison misses with a body shot
and Cassidy counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Richarlison is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Richarlison connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cassidy's hands.
Cassidy ducks under a wild hook from Richarlison.#T3#
Richarlison dodges the punch combination from Cassidy.
Cassidy staying out of range there.
As Richarlison tries to get set, Cassidy tries to push him back and clinch up but Richarlison manages to avoid the attempt.
Richarlison fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cassidy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Richarlison throws a hook to the side of Cassidy's head but Cassidy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Richarlison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Richarlison misses with a straight left.
Cassidy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassidy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richarlison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cassidy shoots in but no luck this time.
Cassidy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Richarlison looks to land a right hand but Cassidy moved out of range.
Cassidy lands with a nice combination. Richarlison backs away looking to recover.
Cassidy misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Richarlison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Richarlison throws a right hand that misses
and Cassidy counters with a three punch combo that has Richarlison backing up. Richarlison nods at Cassidy to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Richarlison lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cassidy doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Richarlison misses with the combination.
Richarlison lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cassidy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richarlison moves away.
Richarlison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Richarlison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cassidy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Richarlison, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cassidy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Richarlison to score with a decent uppercut.
Cassidy slips a straight right by Richarlison.
Richarlison misses with a body shot.
Cassidy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Richarlison.
Cassidy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good work by Cassidy as he checks the leg kick.
Richarlison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Richarlison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Richarlison 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##CL#
Cassidy takes the fight into the clinch.
Chris Richarlison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cassidy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Richarlison just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cassidy tries to break the clinch but Richarlison is controlling the position.
Richarlison prevents a body shot from Cassidy.
Cassidy blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy tries to pull guard but Richarlison holds him up against the cage and eventually Cassidy drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Cassidy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Richarlison lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circling - Richarlison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Richarlison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassidy moves away.
Richarlison jabs Cassidy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Richarlison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Richarlison scores with a jab to the body.
Cassidy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richarlison.
Nice defenses there by Cassidy.
Cassidy is looking to counter the offense by Richarlison and move into the clinch.
Cassidy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Richarlison.
The fighters circling - Richarlison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Richarlison lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Richarlison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cassidy.
Cassidy drops his hands momentarily and Richarlison takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cassidy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch Cassidy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Cassidy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Richarlison counters with a nice uppercut.
Cassidy tries to clinch up but Richarlison circles away and keeps his distance.
Cassidy moves in looking to clinch but Richarlison pushes him off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Richarlison. That's going to slow Cassidy down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cassidy.
Good standup being displayed there by Richarlison as he connects with a hook.
Cassidy slips under a jab from Richarlison.
Richarlison lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cassidy moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab lands there for Richarlison.
Richarlison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Richarlison wants it to stay on the feet.
Richarlison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cassidy.
Richarlison scores with a body shot.
Cassidy is looking to wear down Richarlison with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Cassidy shoots in looking for a takedown but Richarlison manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cassidy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Richarlison wants to counter the offense by Cassidy and move into the clinch position.
Richarlison throws a jab but it's blocked by Cassidy.
Richarlison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cassidy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Richarlison throws out a powerful jab.
Cassidy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Richarlison can pounce on him.
Cassidy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Richarlison lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Butch Cassidy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richarlison lands a jab.
Cassidy tries to clinch there but Richarlison circles away.
Cassidy moves out of range as Richarlison throws a body kick.
Richarlison lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick from Richarlison, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Richarlison misses.
Crunch! Richarlison slams his shin into Cassidy's torso.#T4#
Richarlison looks to land a left hand but Cassidy moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cassidy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Richarlison but Richarlison pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Richarlison thuds his right hand into Cassidy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cassidy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Richarlison avoids the body shot from Cassidy.
Cassidy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Richarlison bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cassidy's head.
Richarlison misses with a wild combination.
Cassidy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cassidy shoots in and drives through. Richarlison sprawls well.
Richarlison lands a slapping body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Richarlison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Richarlison 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Richarlison!
Chris Richarlison spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: GAMMA#1101 Katsu v Richard
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Romero misses with a lunging right hand
and Cassidy counters with a nice uppercut.
Cassidy lands a body shot.
Cassidy takes one to the side of the head.
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romero throws a jab but it's blocked by Cassidy. #CL#
Cassidy instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Romero 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Romero misses with a straight left. #CL#
Cassidy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cassidy misses with a knee to the head.
Romero scores with a hook to the body.
Romero misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cassidy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Cassidy has had enough of the clinch but Romero keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero .
Romero lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cassidy blocks an uppercut.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Cassidy.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cassidy.
Romero blocks a body shot from Cassidy.
Romero gets through Cassidy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Cassidy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Romero smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cassidy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Romero lands with a cross.
Romero throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cassidy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romero misses with a hook. Cassidy ducked under it nicely.
Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Romero throws a jab but it's blocked by Cassidy.
Cassidy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romero .
Cassidy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Romero throws out a loose jab but Cassidy uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Romero gets tackled into the cage by Cassidy. Cassidy maintains the clinch.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Cassidy controls the action.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Cassidy.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Cassidy controls the action.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Cassidy.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Romero on the inside.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Cassidy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassidy jumps guard but Romero stands there with Cassidy around his waist. Cassidy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Romero . #T3#
Cassidy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Cassidy just leaning against Romero , taking a breather.
Romero misses with some punches.
Cassidy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cassidy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cassidy leaning against his opponent.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Cassidy.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cassidy tries to pull guard but Romero won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch Cassidy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero blocks the elbow strike.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Cassidy blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Cassidy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero stalling the fight.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cassidy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Romero scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cassidy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero .
Cassidy effectively controlling the action here.
Cassidy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero lands a left hand.
Romero working aggressively here.
Cassidy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rock Romero dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cassidy staying out of range there.
Cassidy tries for a takedown but Romero sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassidy.
Romero misses the jab.
Rock Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassidy throws a body kick that misses.
Cassidy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Romero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Romero on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Romero - just one landing.
Romero throws a looping overhand right but Cassidy ducks down to avoid it.
Cassidy moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Romero misses.
Cassidy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romero .
Romero moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've been told by Cassidy's head coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Cassidy darts in and clinches Romero up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cassidy looking to stall. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Cassidy is looking for a takedown.
Cassidy stalling in the clinch but Romero improves position.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Cassidy.
A short right from Cassidy.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cassidy slows down the pace here.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Cassidy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassidy blocking some punches.
A short left from Romero .
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Cassidy controls the action. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cassidy.
Cassidy wants to take the fight to the mat but Romero manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch Cassidy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cassidy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Rock Romero seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Romero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero .
Cassidy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cassidy slowing the pace effectively.
Romero working aggressively here.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Romero tries to work over Cassidy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Cassidy.
A bit of stalling here from Romero .
Romero gets through Cassidy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cassidy takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassidy blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Romero working aggressively here. #BC#
Cassidy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rock Romero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Romero misses.
Cassidy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Romero scores with a nice strike.
Rock Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cassidy or perhaps it was just good defense by Romero , which made it look bad.
Romero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cassidy slips a straight right by Romero .
Cassidy wants to clinch up but Romero keeps it at a distance.
No luck for Cassidy with that takedown attempt.
Romero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cassidy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romero .
Cassidy tries to clinch there but Romero circles away.
Romero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romero misses with an uppercut.
Cassidy fails with a takedown attempt.
Romero throws out a counter right but Cassidy avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Romero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassidy.
Cassidy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cassidy wants to clinch.
Cassidy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Romero as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
Romero scores with a jab.
Romero 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.
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cassidy.
Cassidy tries to clinch there but Romero circles away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
Romero lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Cassidy gets a clinch.
Romero lands a body punch in the clinch.
Romero letting Cassidy take a breather here.
Cassidy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rock Romero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Romero misses with a lunging right hand
letting Cassidy counter with a right hand.
Cassidy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romero .
Cassidy darts in looking for a takedown but Romero gets double underhooks and turns Cassidy into the cage. #BC#
Cassidy breaks the clinch.
Romero throws a lazy right hand but Cassidy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cassidy moves forwards but Romero connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Cassidy has managed to clinch.
Romero scores with a shoulder strike.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Cassidy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Romero misses with a looping right.
Cassidy defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand.
Romero defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cassidy.
Nice straight punches there by Romero . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Romero .
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cassidy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cassidy shoots in but Romero avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch Cassidy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Cassidy slips under a jab.
Romero dodges the punch combination from Cassidy.
Romero wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Romero throws a lazy uppercut
and Cassidy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romero misses with an uppercut. Cassidy saw that one coming.
Cassidy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Romero sprawls well. Romero wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cassidy gets slowly back to his feet.
Romero misses with an uppercut. Cassidy saw that one coming.
Romero misses the jab.
A slow jab from Romero misses its intended target.
Cassidy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sloppy strikes from Romero . Those never looked like landing.
Cassidy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romero .
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cassidy is defended easily by Romero .#T2#
Romero throws a big shot that misses.
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Romero lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero misses with an uppercut. Cassidy saw that one coming.
Romero throws a looping overhand right but Cassidy ducks down to avoid it.
Cassidy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Romero looks to land a right hand but Cassidy moved out of range.
As Romero looks to move away, Cassidy throws a big counter combo but Romero just gets out of the way.
Romero misses with an uppercut. Cassidy saw that one coming.
Cassidy slips under a jab from Romero .
Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice jab there from Romero .
No joy there for Romero , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cassidy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Romero throws an off balance right hand
and Cassidy counters with a series of strikes. Romero will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cassidy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romero .#T3#
Cassidy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cassidy closes the distance and clinches up with Romero , looking for a takedown. Cassidy pushes Romero against the cage but Romero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Romero throws a big shot that misses.
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cassidy.
Butch Cassidy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Romero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cassidy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassidy slips a straight right by Romero .
Cassidy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Butch Cassidy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cassidy ducks under a wild hook from Romero .
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romero throws a right hand that Cassidy ducks under and follows up with a left that Cassidy also avoids with ease.
A big left from Romero misses.
As Romero looks to move away, Cassidy throws a big counter combo but Romero just gets out of the way.
Romero swings for the body but Cassidy moves out of range.
Cassidy slips under a jab from Romero .
Cassidy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Romero as he avoids it easily. #T4#
A jab from Romero misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassidy.
Romero keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cassidy throws a lazy head kick
and Romero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero throws a hook but Cassidy blocks it.
Romero works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Romero listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Romero misses with an uppercut. Cassidy saw that one coming.
Romero misses with a looping left.
Romero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Romero looks to land a right hand but Cassidy moved out of range.
Cassidy takes one to the side of the head.
Romero cracks Cassidy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rock Romero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Romero connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC2#Cassidy is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: QFC Tournament 1192 Round 3
Date: Jul 28, 2024

#R1##TD#
Luciano gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Canvana to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Canvana will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Luciano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Canvana has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Canvana sitting in guard here, content to control.
Canvana advances position into side control!
Luciano tries to bench press Canvana off him but Canvana keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Luciano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Luciano manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Luciano is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Canvana with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Canvana is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Canvana lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Canvana working Luciano over with strikes.
Canvana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luciano keeps working.
Canvana is pressing down on Luciano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Luciano is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Luciano tries to roll over but Canvana keeps him under control.
Canvana trying to mount his opponent but Luciano defends it.
Canvana controlling the action here.#T3#
Canvana is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Luciano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Canvana content to control rather than advance.
Canvana trying to control the action but Luciano is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Canvana dives in and scores a takedown into Luciano's guard.#T4#
Canvana postures up.
Luciano is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Canvana is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Canvana controlling from the top position.
Luciano looking for a sweep. Not yet Luciano, not yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Canvana dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Canvana stuffs the takedown.
Canvana throws a head kick but Luciano moves out of range.
Canvana throws a sloppy head kick and Luciano moves out of range easily.
Canvana stuffs the takedown.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Canvana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Canvana looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Luciano!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano tries to buck Canvana off but Canvana is having none of it.
Canvana in side control lands a decent elbow.
Luciano tries to buck Canvana off but Canvana is having none of it.#T1#
Luciano struggling a bit here.
Luciano is being controlled here.
Canvana wants to stand but Luciano has his arm trapped.
Luciano tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Canvana is looking to take a break and control but Luciano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Luciano tries to buck Canvana off but Canvana is having none of it.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Luciano moves out of range as Canvana throws a body kick. #T3##TD#
Canvana closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Canvana lands in his opponent's guard.
Canvana engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Luciano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Luciano can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Luciano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Luciano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Canvana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luciano can do to turn this around?
Canvana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Luciano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#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!
Canvana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Canvana rushes Luciano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Canvana dominated that second round.
That's time! Canvana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Luciano closes this distance looking for a takedown but Canvana circles away.#TD#
Canvana shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Luciano's guard.
Luciano is wriggling around but Canvana manages to pass to half guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Luciano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Canvana sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Luciano.#T1#
Canvana preventing the sweep.
Canvana trying to control the position from guard on top but Luciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canvana is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Luciano keeping moving, preventing Canvana from controlling successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Canvana advances to half guard.
Luciano wants to improve his position but Canvana is controlling well.
Canvana takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Canvana keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Canvana thows a huge punch but Luciano dodges it nicely.
Luciano wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Canvana is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Luciano enables Canvana to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Luciano manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Luciano is looking for a triangle but Canvana pushes his legs off easily.
Canvana won't allow Luciano to sweep him here.
Canvana is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Canvana trying to control but Luciano is working from the bottom.
Canvana postures up. #T4#
Luciano wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Canvana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luciano is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Canvana shoots in and gets a takedown into Luciano's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Luciano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Canvana's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luciano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Charles Luciano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Colby Canvana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Colby Canvana!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Colby Canvana!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Colby Canvana!

Colby Canvana wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 1192 Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Luciano has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Jones drives through and clinches with Luciano against the cage. #BC#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Luciano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD#
Luciano gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Luciano is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Luciano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones won't allow Luciano to sweep him here.
Jones forces his way into half guard.
Jones content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Luciano trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up. #SUB#
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #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.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Luciano defending well though.
Jones prevents Luciano from improving his position.
Jones is looking to advance position but Luciano won't allow it.
Luciano is trying to stand.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Luciano works his way to full guard. Good work.#ES2#
Luciano has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jones is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3##TD#
Jones has clasped his hands together around Luciano's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Luciano can do anything to dispel that myth.
Luciano manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.
Luciano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Luciano looking for submissions off his back.
Luciano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Luciano wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Luciano wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Jones controlling the action here.
Luciano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SU#
Jones escapes and gets back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Luciano's half guard.

Luciano kicks Jones off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Luciano moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Luciano manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jones on his heels. He'll look to pass Jones's guard now, I'm sure.#SU2#
Luciano stands up and waves to Jones to follow him. #CL#
Jones closes the distance and pushes Luciano back into the cage.#TD#
Jones manages to pull guard.
Luciano wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones keeping full guard, as Luciano tries to pass. #T1#
Luciano wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Luciano stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Luciano trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luciano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Luciano wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Luciano passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
Luciano trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Luciano is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Luciano tries to advance to mount but Jones denies him. #T3#
Jones gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Luciano trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Luciano content just to control the position here.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Luciano's attempts to control the action.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Luciano isn't that keen on the idea.
Luciano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU2#
Luciano is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luciano changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Luciano manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Luciano is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Luciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
Luciano tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Luciano gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jones wants to stand but Luciano has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano gets back to full guard.
Luciano controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself. #T1#
Luciano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Luciano looking to pass the guard.
Luciano trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luciano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Luciano passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Luciano is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Luciano taking a breather here.
Luciano tries to advance to mount but can't.
Luciano trying to control the position but Jones is working away. #T3#
Luciano works to advance to full mount. Jones defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Luciano unloading with bombs!
Jones has given up his back. Will we see Luciano going for some submissions? #SUB2#
Luciano working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Jones is doing well to defend. Luciano seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Jones is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charles Luciano!

Event: QFC Tournament 1192 Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2024

#R1#
Luciano tries to close the distance and clinch but Muniz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Muniz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Luciano looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Luciano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Luciano regains half guard.
Luciano on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Luciano tries to get out of the position.
Luciano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Luciano gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Luciano looking for a sweep. Not yet Luciano, not yet. #T1#
Luciano is trying to control the position but Muniz postures up.
Luciano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Muniz manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Luciano wants to control from the top but Muniz keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luciano is really struggling to control Muniz but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Luciano won't allow Muniz to sweep him here.
Muniz keeping moving, preventing Luciano from controlling successfully.
Muniz working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Luciano feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Muniz manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Luciano has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Muniz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Muniz has Luciano pressed against the cage.
Luciano is trying to pull guard but Muniz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Luciano looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Luciano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luciano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Muniz is defending well.
Luciano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Luciano is trying to pull guard but Muniz has him pressed against the cage.
Luciano being controlled against the cage.
Luciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luciano fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Muniz gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Muniz blocks the strikes from Luciano. #T4#
Luciano trying to control but Muniz postures up.
Muniz is looking to stall here but Luciano recovers full guard.
Luciano wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Luciano trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nemo Muniz dominated that round.
That's time! Luciano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Muniz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Muniz keeping moving, preventing Luciano from controlling successfully.
Luciano tries to free his leg and advance position but Muniz is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Luciano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Muniz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Luciano has managed to get both his arms back between Muniz's legs - danger averted.
Luciano looking to sit in guard and control but Muniz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Luciano wants to control from the top but Muniz keeps moving. #T1#
Muniz wants to stand up but Luciano is controlling him.
Luciano trying to control the position from guard on top but Muniz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muniz looking for a sweep. Not yet Muniz, not yet.
Luciano trying to control the position from guard on top but Muniz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Muniz wants to improve his position but instead Luciano has moved into half guard.
Muniz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Luciano is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Muniz!
Luciano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Muniz is looking to escape.
Muniz tries to hold on but Luciano pushes him away.
Muniz is squirming around, avoiding Luciano's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Muniz tries to lock up and control but Luciano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Luciano trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SU#
Luciano stands up from mount. Strange move. #TD#
Muniz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Charles Luciano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Muniz is breathing heavily.
Luciano wants to control from the top but Muniz keeps moving. #T4#
Luciano is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Muniz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Luciano's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Luciano trying to control the position from guard on top but Muniz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Muniz is looking for a triangle but Luciano pushes his legs off easily.
Muniz can't keep his opponent in guard - Luciano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luciano trying to control from half guard but Muniz is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Luciano dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Muniz scores with a takedown into Luciano's guard.
Muniz trying to control but Luciano is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Luciano has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Muniz should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Luciano has tightened it up now! Muniz should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Charles Luciano!

Event: SYN 973 Exotic vs. Todd III
Date: Apr 05, 2023

#R1#
McGuire lands with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Kimbo Slaissi has been cut.#CL2#
McGuire forces Slaissi back against the cage and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McGuire takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Slaissi prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Slaissi pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slaissi prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slaissi backwards.
McGuire blocking some punches. #BC#
Slaissi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Slaissi lands with a shot to the body.
McGuire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Slaissi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slaissi throws a lazy head kick
and McGuire counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! McGuire looks at the referee who does nothing so McGuire lands a crushing right that sends Slaissi to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryer McGuire!
During a confident post fight interview, Bryer McGuire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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