Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 137
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Dekkers tries to clinch but Penn is having none of it.
Penn looks to land a combination. Dekkers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Penn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Penn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dekkers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penn.
Penn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Penn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#Dekkers is rocked!
Dekkers lands a nice looking body kick.
Dekkers is still on wobbly legs! Can Penn finish him?
Penn batters Dekkers with a massive right followed by a huge left! Dekkers is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Penn lands a final crushing right hand to drop Dekkers to the mat with a gruesome thud! Penn is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). JB Penn!

Event: NYF Fight Night 56
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1#
Sticks shoots for a takedown but Makoba saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters circling - Makoba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sticks or perhaps it was just good defense by Makoba, which made it look bad.
Makoba misses with a hook.
Sticks is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sticks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Makoba sprawls well. Makoba wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sticks gets slowly back to his feet.
Bobojo Makoba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fiddle Sticks.
Makoba wants to land a leg kick but Sticks is out of range.
Makoba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Makoba wants it to stay on the feet.
Makoba is looking to score with low kicks.
Makoba throws the left hand but Sticks avoids the punch easily.
Sticks dodges the punch combination from Makoba. #TD2#
Sticks shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Sticks wants to work for an arm triangle but Makoba is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Sticks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Makoba sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##SUB2#
Sticks is trying for a kimura here. Makoba looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sticks wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fiddle Sticks!
Fiddle Sticks was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2025

#R1#
Hoost tries to close the distance and clinch but Mays swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hoost throws a nice looking combination but Mays bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ernesto Hoost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mays moves out of range of the body kick from Hoost.
Mays looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Mays instigates a clinch.
Mays lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hoost missing with knees to the body.
Mays lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoost backwards.
Hoost throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mays cracks Hoost with a nice body shot.
Hoost throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mays blocks it with crossed arms.
Hoost throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mays lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoost tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mays avoids it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hoost obliges.
Our sources have told us that Hoost has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Mays looks winded!
Nice elbow from Hoost.
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!
Hoost lands an elbow just above Mays 's eye.
Hoost is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mays is defending well for now.
Hoost scores with a knee to the head.
Hoost comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hoost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mays blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Hoost with a knee to the head.
Hoost landing knees to the body.
Hoost lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mays or not.
Hoost creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mays's defenses.
Hoost pushes Mays back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hoost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoost misses with a body punch.
Hoost connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mays's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hoost.
Hoost throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hoost crunches a lovely knee into Mays's ribcage.
A right handed body shot lands from Hoost.
Hoost lands an elbow that stopped Mays in his tracks for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A knee to the head by Hoost.
Hoost with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hoost tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mays avoids it.
Hoost misses with a knee strike. #T2#
Hoost connects with a knee to the head.
Hoost is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Hoost.
Hoost is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Hoost.
Hoost working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hoost.
Mays takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mays lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoost backwards.
Hoost pushes off an throws an elbow but Mays leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mays blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mays lands a body shot.
Hoost lands an elbow that stopped Mays in his tracks for a moment.
Hoost throws an elbow that misses.
Still in the clinch, Mays scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mays misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Hoost struggles to land a body shot inside as Mays controls his hands.
Hoost can't find room to land a body shot as Mays controls the action.
Hoost is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mays is defending well for now.
Mays fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoost tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mays scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mays lands with a short shot to the head.
Hoost tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mays avoids it.
Mays is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hoost lands an elbow that stopped Mays in his tracks for a moment.
Mays misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hoost throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mays blocks it with crossed arms.
Hoost blocks a body shot from Mays.
Hoost trying to land knees to the body. #T4#
Mays tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mays takes a knee right on the jaw!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mays.
Mays lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hoost comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hoost throws a knee to the head but misses.
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!
Hoost with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A body shot lands from Mays.
Mays misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mays.
Hoost with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hoost takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoost lands a good knee to the midsection. Mays won't want to take too many of those.
A right hook to the body lands for Mays.
Mays lands with a left to the head.
Hoost lands a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Hoost dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hoost is looking to clinch but Mays is avoiding it.
Mays steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hoost.
Hoost tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mays manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hoost wants to clinch
and Mays counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoost tries to clinch up
and Mays counters with a stiff right hand.
Mays throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoost.
Hoost tries to clinch up but Mays circles away and keeps his distance.
Hoost lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hoost tries to clinch up but Mays circles away and keeps his distance.
Hoost tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mays counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Mays misses.
Mays is breathing heavily.
Mays blocks a head kick by Hoost.
Hoost throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mays looks to throw the jab but Hoost is out of range. #T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Hoost scores with a four punch combination!
Mays is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hoost misses with a series of wild punches.
Mays looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hoost connects with a solid leg kick.
Mays loads up on a big right hand but Hoost slips the punch.
A big right from Mays misses.
It looked like Hoost was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mays scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hoost tries to clinch up.
Mays swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoost.
Hoost pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mays thuds his right hand into Hoost's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mays blocks a head kick by Hoost.
Hoost tries to clinch up.
Hoost connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Hoost has taken the fight to the clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hoost here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T2#
Hoost misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mays prevents a body shot from Hoost.
Mays lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoost can't find room to land a body shot as Mays controls the action.
Hoost misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Mays.
Hoost landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hoost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mays can do to turn this around?
Mays takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short left from Hoost.
Hoost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mays goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mays on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mays lands a shoulder strike.
Hoost missing with knees to the body.
Hoost lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mays backwards.
Hoost misses with a body punch. #T3#
Mays lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hoost.
Hoost using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mays has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hoost misses with a punch to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mays.
Mays tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoost working Mays over with knees to the body.
Mays misses with a body punch.
Mays takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mays lands with a short shot to the head.
Hoost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoost tries a knee to the head but Mays blocks it.
Hoost trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mays.
Hoost lands a knee to the head.
Mays lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoost misses with a body punch.
Hoost scores with a knee to the head.
Hoost throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mays lands a shoulder strike.
Mays blocks a body shot from Hoost.
Mays lands a body shot.
Hoost lands an elbow that stopped Mays in his tracks for a moment.
Mays throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoost.
Hoost tries to throw a body punch but Mays avoids it by throwing Hoost back against the cage.
Hoost tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mays throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoosts head.
Mays effectively controlling the action here.
Hoost tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hoost lands a knee to the body.
Mays takes an elbow to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Hoost dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Mays misses with a wild combination.
Hoost moves in looking to clinch but Mays pushes him off.
A low kick lands for Hoost.
Hoost swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Mays moves into the clinch.
Mays lands a right hand.
Mays presses Hoost against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ernesto Hoost has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice left hand lands by Mays.
Mays's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mays tries to stall but Hoost uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoost with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mays stalling in the clinch but Hoost improves position.
Hoost misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mays.
Hoost trying to land knees to the body.
Hoost putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mays in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T1#
Hoost looking to throw knees to the head but Mays is blocking nicely.
Hoost connects with a knee to the head.
Hoost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoost misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hoost presses Mays against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hoost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hoost misses with a punch to the body.
Mays tries to throw a body punch but Hoost avoids it by throwing Mays back against the cage.
Hoost tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mays lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mays.
Hoost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mays's elbow.
Hoost misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mays.
Hoost struggles to land a body shot inside as Mays controls his hands.
Mays lands a left hand.
Mays lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Hoost lands an elbow inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Hoost.
Hoost tries to throw a body punch but Mays avoids it by throwing Hoost back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mays misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoost lands a damaging elbow.
Mays blocks an elbow strike from Hoost.
Hoost using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mays has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hoost misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mays lands a nice shot to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hoost just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mays's brow.
Mays lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mays on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Mays on the inside.
Hoost misses with a knee to the head.
Hoost lands an elbow just above Mays 's eye. #T3#
A short right from Hoost.
Mays blocks the elbow strike.
Mays taking a breather.
Hoost looking to throw knees to the head but Mays is blocking nicely.
Mays can't find room to land a body shot as Hoost controls the action.
Hoost tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice left hand lands by Mays.
Mays is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mays misses with a punch to the body.
Mays lands an uppercut.
Hoost looking to throw knees to the head but Mays is blocking nicely.
Hoost lands an elbow that stopped Mays in his tracks for a moment.
Mays digs a right hand into Hoost's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hoost's gas tank.
Hoost using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mays has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T4#
Mays cracks Hoost with a nice body shot.
Hoost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Mays.
Hoost connects with a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mays lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hoost is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mays is defending well for now.
Hoost working Mays over with knees to the body.
Mays lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoost backwards.
Hoost struggles to land a body shot inside as Mays controls his hands.
Mays throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hoost tries to throw a body punch but Mays avoids it by throwing Hoost back against the cage.
Hoost scores a nice knee to the body.
Ernesto Hoost is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoost struggles to land a body shot inside as Mays controls his hands.
Mays tries to work over Hoost's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Colt Mays has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mays misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mays throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoost.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesto Hoost showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hoost, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Hoost!

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

#R1#
Boomer tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Cross tries to keep at a distance but Boomer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cross goes for a takedown attempt but Boomer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cross looks for a takedown but Boomer sprawls well.
Boomer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cross paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boomer throws out a powerful jab.
Boomer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boomer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cross.
We've been informed that Boomer has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A combination from Boomer does no damage.
Cross goes for a double leg but Boomer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boomer continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boomer stalls.
Boomer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boomer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Boomer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boomer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cross is looking for a takedown.
Cross takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boomer lands an elbow inside. #T1#
Boomer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cross's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Simon Cross has been cut.
Boomer lands an elbow that stopped Cross in his tracks for a moment.
Boomer stops a takedown attempt from Cross.
Boomer slowing the pace effectively.
Cross tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boomer lands a left hand.
Boomer is pressed up against the cage. Cross has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boomer down to the mat. Boomer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cross shoots in for a takedown but Boomer shows good takedown defense.
Cross is breathing heavily.
Whack! Boomer lands a heavy head kick that drops Cross. The ref tackles Boomer to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Cross was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Mike Boomer!
Mike Boomer decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Just some fights 7
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Whyte Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Von Lewinksi's shoulder, as Von Lewinksi tries to avoid the shot.
Von Lewinksi tries to move into range but Whyte Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Whyte Jr throws a shot from downtown. Von Lewinksi moves away and avoids it.
Von Lewinksi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Von Lewinksi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Whyte Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Whyte Jr thumps Von Lewinksi with a low kick.
We've been hearing reports that Von Lewinksi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Whyte Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Von Lewinksi needs to keep his hands up - Whyte Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Von Lewinksi shoots in for a takedown but Whyte Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Von Lewinksi darts in looking for a takedown but Whyte Jr gets double underhooks and turns Von Lewinksi into the cage.
A little jabbing left from Whyte Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erich Von Lewinksi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Lewinksi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Whyte Jr after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Whyte Jr manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Von Lewinksi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Whyte Jr's half guard.

Whyte Jr pushes Von Lewinksi off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whyte Jr throws a solid leg kick but Von Lewinksi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Whyte Jr.
Erich Von Lewinksi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Whyte Jr as Von Lewinksi shoots in.
Whyte Jr throws a lazy right hand but Von Lewinksi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Von Lewinksi is defended easily by Whyte Jr.#T1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Whyte Jr enables Von Lewinksi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Whyte Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Whyte Jr scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Benson Whyte Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whyte Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Von Lewinksi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Whyte Jr as he jumps to the side.
Von Lewinksi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Von Lewinksi shoots for a takedown but Whyte Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Von Lewinksi blocks a head kick by Whyte Jr.
Whyte Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whyte Jr with a nice calf kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Lewinksi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whyte Jr can pounce on him.
Whyte Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick from Whyte Jr misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Von Lewinksi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Von Lewinksi or perhaps it was just good defense by Whyte Jr, which made it look bad.
Whyte Jr throws a leg kick but Von Lewinksi moved away.
Whyte Jr throws a solid leg kick but Von Lewinksi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Whyte Jr.#T2##TD#
Von Lewinksi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Von Lewinksi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Whyte Jr sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Von Lewinksi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Whyte Jr defends it well. #SUB#
Von Lewinksi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Von Lewinksi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Von Lewinksi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3##SUB#
Von Lewinksi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Whyte Jr is just riding it out for now. Von Lewinksi eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Von Lewinksi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Whyte Jr is trying to stand up here but Von Lewinksi is controlling him well. #SUB#
Von Lewinksi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Von Lewinksi seems to be working for a kimura but Whyte Jr defends the submission attempt.
Whyte Jr wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Von Lewinksi is trying for a kimura here. Whyte Jr looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Von Lewinksi wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Erich Von Lewinksi!
Erich Von Lewinksi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 131
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Fisher drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fisher controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fisher trying to control but Dekkers is working from the bottom.
Fisher must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dekkers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dekkers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES#
Dekkers has his feet on Fisher's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Dekkers has Fisher up against the cage in a clinch.
Fisher jumps guard but Dekkers stands there with Fisher around his waist. Fisher gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fisher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Dekkers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dekkers tries to work over Fisher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Fisher breaks from the clinch.
Fisher keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Dekkers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dekkers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fisher lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Fisher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Dekkers drives through and clinches with Fisher against the cage.
I was talking to Dekkers's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dekkers creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dekkers lands an elbow inside.
Dekkers with an attempt at a knee that misses. #TD2#
Fisher pulls guard successfully. #SU#
Dekkers stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Fisher gets tackled into the cage by Dekkers. Dekkers maintains the clinch.
Dekkers landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dekkers managing to block the knees to the body from Fisher. #BC2#
Fisher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Dekkers has Fisher up against the cage in a clinch.
Dekkers lands a hook that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Dekkers misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Fisher breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Dekkers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dekkers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fisher looks winded!
Dekkers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dekkers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fisher.
A right handed body shot lands from Dekkers.
Dekkers lands a good knee to the midsection. Fisher won't want to take too many of those.
Dekkers misses with a knee to the head.
Dekkers is working Fisher over against the cage.
Dekkers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dekkers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fisher blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Dekkers lands a right hand.
Dekkers lands a damaging elbow.
Dekkers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fisher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dekkers with a knee to the head.
Fisher is trying to force a seperation but Dekkers has the dominant position.
Dekkers lands a knee to the body.
Dekkers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dekkers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fisher blocks it with crossed arms.
Dekkers lands a nice elbow.
Dekkers lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dekkers obliges.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the head but Fisher blocks with his arms.
Knees to the body from Dekkers.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dekkers lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dekkers lands a nice elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dekkers. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Dekkers.
Dekkers connects with a knee to the head.
Dekkers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dekkers scores a nice knee to the body.
Dekkers tries a knee to the head but Fisher blocks it.
Dekkers lands an elbow just above Fisher 's eye.
Dekkers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fisher or not.
Dekkers connects with a knee to the head.
Dekkers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fisher wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A knee to the head by Dekkers.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dekkers lands an elbow that stopped Fisher in his tracks for a moment.
Dekkers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dekkers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Dekkers dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Fisher tries to keep at a distance but Dekkers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dekkers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dekkers is leaning against Fisher and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Fisher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dekkers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Dekkers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dekkers scores with a hook to the body.
Dekkers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dekkers is working Fisher over against the cage.
Dekkers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fishers head.
Fisher throws a punch but it's blocked by Dekkers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dekkers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Dekkers.
Fisher is breathing heavily.
Dekkers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dekkers lands a body punch.
Dekkers landing knees to the body. #T1#
Fisher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dekkers lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dekkers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fisher lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dekkers lands a right hand.
Dekkers lands a damaging elbow.
A right hand to the body from Dekkers.
Dekkers scores with a hook to the body.
Dekkers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dekkers obliges.
Dekkers lands a body shot.
Fisher takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dekkers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dekkers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dekkers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fishers head.
Dekkers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dekkers obliges.#T2#
Dekkers lands a good knee to the midsection. Fisher won't want to take too many of those.
A right handed body shot lands from Dekkers.
Dekkers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fisher can do to turn this around?
A nice right hand lands inside from Dekkers.
Dekkers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fisher in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dekkers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dekkers lands a nice elbow.
Fisher looking for a takedown.
Dekkers presses Fisher against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ramon Dekkers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Dekkers.
Dekkers digs a right hand underneath Fisher's ribcage. Fisher let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dekkers.
Dekkers tries a knee to the head but Fisher blocks it.
Dekkers lands an elbow inside that Fisher shrugs off.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the head but Fisher blocks with his arms.
Dekkers is leaning against Fisher and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Dekkers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
A short right from Dekkers.
Still in the clinch, Dekkers scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dekkers.
Dekkers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dekkers working Fisher over with knees to the body.
Dekkers lands an elbow just above Fisher 's eye.
A knee to the head by Dekkers.
Dekkers lands a hook that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Dekkers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dekkers landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dekkers lands a good knee to the midsection. Fisher won't want to take too many of those.
Dekkers misses with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Dekkers as the two fighters clinch.
Dekkers lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Dekkers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dekkers scores with a shot to the side of Fisher's head.
Dekkers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dekkers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dekkers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dekkers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fisher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dekkers lands a good knee to the midsection. Fisher won't want to take too many of those.
Dekkers lands a damaging elbow.
Dekkers lands a nice knee to the body.
Dekkers lands a left hand.
Dekkers scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dekkers misses with a knee to the head.
Dekkers crunches a lovely knee into Fisher's ribcage.
Dekkers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dekkers.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Dekkers dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dekkers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dekkers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dekkers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fisher swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Dekkers darts in and clinches Fisher up against the cage.
Dekkers lands a nice uppercut.
Dekkers tries to work over Fisher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dekkers lands a nice elbow.
Dekkers creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Fisher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dekkers wants to clinch up but Fisher keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Dekkers moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Fisher breaks the clinch.
Dekkers sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fisher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dekkers.
Dekkers tries to clinch there but Fisher circles away. #T1#
Dekkers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fisher circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Dekkers takes the fight into the clinch.
Dekkers tries a knee to the head but Fisher blocks it.
Dekkers lands a hook that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Knees to the body from Dekkers.
Dekkers lands a shoulder strike.
Dekkers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A body shot lands from Dekkers.
Dekkers lands a nice elbow.
Dekkers working Fisher over with knees to the body.
Dekkers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dekkers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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!
Fisher takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Dekkers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dekkers lands with a short shot to the head.
Fisher takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dekkers looking to throw knees to the head but Fisher is blocking nicely.
Dekkers pushes Fisher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dekkers lands a hook that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Dekkers lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Dekkers.
Dekkers lands a damaging elbow.
A short body shot lands from Dekkers as the two fighters clinch.
Dekkers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Dekkers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fisher's defenses.
Dekkers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Dekkers lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T3#
Dekkers pushes Fisher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dekkers working Fisher over with knees to the body.
Dekkers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fisher takes an elbow to the temple.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dekkers.
Dekkers lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dekkers.
Dekkers lands a good knee to the midsection. Fisher won't want to take too many of those.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dekkers.
Dekkers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dekkers.
A shot in the inside from Dekkers.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dekkers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dekkers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dekkers. #T4#
Fisher jumps guard but Dekkers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dekkers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fisher blocks it with crossed arms.
Dekkers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fisher taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Dekkers.
Dekkers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dekkers lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Dekkers.
Dekkers landing knees to the body.
Fisher takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees to the body from Dekkers.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dekkers with a knee to the head.
Dekkers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Zander Fisher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dekkers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dekkers scores with an uppercut up the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Dekkers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dekkers, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:25
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Dekkers!

Event: MMAH 2 - Perera vs Park
Date: Dec 11, 2024

#R1#
Kozlov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hoost sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kozlov somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kozlov.
The fighters circle, before Hoost throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Kozlov's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Hoost lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Ernesto Hoost!

Event: SMASH: Denver vs Drago
Date: Dec 08, 2024

#R1#
Cross avoids a kick to the body. #TD#
Cross closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pauli's guard.#SUB#
Cross drops back looking for a leg! Pauli is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pauli manages to kick Cross off! Cross jumps back into Pauli's guard. #SUB#
Cross postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pauli is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cross, into his guard. #REVB#
Pauli trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cross escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pauli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cross had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pauli defends it easily.#SUB#
Cross working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pauli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Cross is tightening it up a little... Pauli has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Pauli reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Pauli taps out! Nice BJJ there by Cross!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Simon Cross!
A less than humble Simon Cross misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: NYF 94: Zigaro vs Holton
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Draconis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sticks.
Sticks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Draconis tries to avoid it but Sticks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Draconis to the ground. Draconis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Draconis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Sticks gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Sticks is looking for a triangle but Draconis pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sticks has his foot on Draconis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Draconis works his way back into a safe position though.
Sticks keeping full guard, as Draconis tries to pass.
Sticks keeping moving, preventing Draconis from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sticks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Draconis defends it easily.
Draconis has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Draconis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draconis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Our spies down at at Dynamic MMA inform us that Sticks has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Sticks looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Draconis has picked Sticks up and slammed him! Sticks can't keep hold of the triangle and Draconis manages to pass to side control!
Sticks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sticks is not content to let Draconis control the position. #T1#
Draconis takes a little break here. Sticks wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sticks gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Sticks is defending against the submission attempts here by Draconis. #SUB2#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.
Draconis wants to pass the guard but Sticks is defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Draconis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Draconis wants to control but Sticks is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Sticks is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Draconis is tapping! Great win for Sticks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fiddle Sticks!
Fiddle Sticks 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.
Tommy Draconis was interviewed post fight and said 'This fight was really short notice, only a few days. My manager screwed the pooch here. It's no wonder I lost. It has to be someone else's fault! I'm the shit!'.

Event: Just some fights 2
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Rhodeo scores with a sloppy right hand. Von Lewinksi should have avoided that one.
Rhodeo throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Rhodeo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rhodeo stays in close to Von Lewinksi's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rhodeo is aware though and is defending well.
Rhodeo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rhodeo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Von Lewinksi's head.#SUB2#
Rhodeo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Von Lewinksi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rhodeo has managed to get both his arms back between Von Lewinksi's legs - danger averted.
Rhodeo stands up over Von Lewinksi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rhodeo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Von Lewinksi's head.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rhodeo lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi working for a triangle but Rhodeo defends it easily.
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Lewinksi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Rhodeo landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking for a guillotine here but Rhodeo defends easily.
Rhodeo is in close to Von Lewinksi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rhodeo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rhodeo working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rhodeo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rhodeo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rhodeo passes Von Lewinksi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rhodeo 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodeo working over Von Lewinksi with some ground and pound. Von Lewinksi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rhodeo in particular looking to stall.
Von Lewinksi taking some punishment here, with Rhodeo in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rhodeo connects with a nice short shot to Von Lewinksi's temple. #T2#
Rhodeo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rhodeo is nestled in close to Von Lewinksi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhodeo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rhodeo lands a nice short elbow.
Rhodeo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rhodeo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rhodeo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi actively working from the bottom here.
Rhodeo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Von Lewinksi has hold of Rhodeo's hands but Rhodeo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rhodeo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rhodeo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rhodeo lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rhodeo pulls his head out easily.
Rhodeo drops an elbow to the side of Von Lewinksi's head.
Rhodeo working the head and body with strikes.
Rhodeo trying to control the action but Von Lewinksi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rhodeo seems to be looking for submissions.
Rhodeo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back.
Rhodeo is looking to take a break and control but Von Lewinksi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi actively working from the bottom here.
Von Lewinksi looks winded!
Von Lewinksi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rhodeo scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Rhodeo 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.
Rhodeo is nestled in close to Von Lewinksi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rhodeo connects with a nice short shot to Von Lewinksi's temple. #ROC#Von Lewinksi is rocked!
Von Lewinksi tries to get to full guard but Rhodeo has control of the leg.
Von Lewinksi is still in real trouble! Can Rhodeo finish him?#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi actively working from the bottom here.
Von Lewinksi seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi actively working from the bottom here.
Rhodeo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rhodeo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rhodeo drops an elbow to the side of Von Lewinksi's head.
Nice strikes from Rhodeo there.
Ground and pound from Rhodeo.
Rhodeo lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Von Lewinksi quite badly. Von Lewinksi pulls Rhodeo in close trying to recover. Rhodeo postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Von Lewinksi on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Von Lewinksi doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dusty Rhodeo!
Dusty Rhodeo gave a mention to Fantasy Threads in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2024

#R1#
Hoost tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range. #CL#
Hoost clinches up against the cage.
Hoost lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hoost swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Jones is trying to trip Hoost. He has hold of a leg but Hoost is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jones persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones won't allow Hoost to get back to his feet.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Hoost is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Jones stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Jones dives in and scores a takedown into Hoost's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Jones gets to his feet. Hoost looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Hoost wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Hoost tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Ernesto Hoost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hoost enables Jones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hoost manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoost is looking to stand back up but Jones counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hoost.
Jones is controlling the pace.
Jones stops Hoost from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones is taking a breather. Hoost says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Hoost wants to get back to his feet.
Hoost pushes Jones off but Jones dives into side control.
Jones landing a few strikes.
Hoost tries to escape but Jones is in control. #SUB2#
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hoost knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones is chipping away with strikes.
Jones prevents Hoost from escaping the position.
Jones controlling from side mount.
Hoost wants to get back to his feet but Jones drags him back down.#T3#
Hoost takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones controls the position from side control.#SU2#
Jones stands up and beckons Hoost to his feet. #CL2#
Jones forces Hoost back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Jones lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jones has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jones landing punches. #T4#
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Jones has isolated one of Hoost's arms. Hoost looking to fight him off but Jones twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Jones!
A relieved looking Jon Jones thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2024

#R1#
Pawlikowski stuffs the takedown.
Von Lewinksi darts in looking for a takedown but Pawlikowski gets double underhooks and turns Von Lewinksi into the cage.
Von Lewinksi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pawlikowski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erich Von Lewinksi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Pawlikowski pulls Von Lewinksi into guard. #SUB#
Von Lewinksi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pawlikowski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pawlikowski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pawlikowski! #REVB#
Von Lewinksi taking a bit of punishment here - Pawlikowski scoring with strikes.
Pawlikowski lands a few punches from side control.
Pawlikowski trying to control the action but Von Lewinksi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pawlikowski is trying to get an arm triangle but Von Lewinksi is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lewinksi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Pawlikowski tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Pawlikowski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Von Lewinksi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Von Lewinksi is looking to regain half guard here but Pawlikowski keeps moving and retains side control.
Von Lewinksi prevents Pawlikowski from improving position.
Von Lewinksi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pawlikowski's best efforts.#SUB#
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back.
Von Lewinksi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##SU2#
Pawlikowski stands up out of the half guard.
Daniel Pawlikowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Lewinksi goes for a double leg but Pawlikowski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pawlikowski continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Pawlikowski breaks the clinch.
Pawlikowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Von Lewinksi.
Von Lewinksi shoots in but Pawlikowski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Von Lewinksi fails with a takedown attempt.
Von Lewinksi shoots in for a double leg but Pawlikowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Von Lewinksi shoots and misses
and Pawlikowski counters with a left to the body.
Von Lewinksi is breathing heavily.
Pawlikowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Von Lewinksi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Von Lewinksi shoots in for a takedown but Pawlikowski shows good takedown defense.
Pawlikowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Von Lewinksi circles away.
Pawlikowski tries to land a front kick but Von Lewinksi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pawlikowski stuffs the takedown.
Von Lewinksi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pawlikowski swivels and escapes.#T3#
Von Lewinksi tries for a takedown but Pawlikowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pawlikowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Von Lewinksi moves out of range of the body kick from Pawlikowski. #TD#
Von Lewinksi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Von Lewinksi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Von Lewinksi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pawlikowski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pawlikowski wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Von Lewinksi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pawlikowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4##SUB#
Von Lewinksi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Von Lewinksi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Von Lewinksi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Von Lewinksi working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pawlikowski misses with an elbow from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Von Lewinksi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pawlikowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Pawlikowski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Von Lewinksi darts in looking for a takedown but Pawlikowski gets double underhooks and turns Von Lewinksi into the cage.
Von Lewinksi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Von Lewinksi wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erich Von Lewinksi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Pawlikowski gets control of Von Lewinksi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pawlikowski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Pawlikowski is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Von Lewinksi rolls with it to try and escape but Pawlikowski cranks on the arm and Von Lewinksi is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Pawlikowski!

Event: NYF 90: Perry vs Carter
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Sticks fails with a takedown attempt.
Sticks misses with a takedown attempt - Maron sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Maron gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sticks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maron swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Sticks is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maron is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maron has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sticks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maron pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sticks is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Sticks working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Maron has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sticks is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at NYC Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Maron wants to stand up but Sticks is controlling the position. #SUB#
Sticks has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Maron escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Maron!#SU2#
Maron has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Sticks shoots in for a takedown but Maron shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fiddle Sticks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sticks shoots in but no luck this time.
Maron throws a hook but Sticks blocks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sticks walks into a jab.
Sticks slips under a jab.#TD#
Sticks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Sticks wants to work for an arm triangle but Maron is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maron wants to control but Sticks is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2##SUB#
Sticks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maron is just riding it out for now. Sticks eventually gives up the hold.
Maron wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Sticks is looking for a kimura here.
Maron pushes Sticks off looking to stand but Sticks dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Sticks is working for a submission of some sort. #T3##SUB#
Sticks looking for a submission but Maron manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Maron is looking to stand up but Sticks isn't so interested in that idea.
Sticks trying to move into half guard but instead Maron has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Sticks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maron can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Sticks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maron defends well.#SU2#
Maron gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sticks shoots in looking for a takedown but Maron manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sticks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T4#
Sticks goes for a double leg but Maron avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maron continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Maron manages to break the clinch.
Sticks shoots in but Maron avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maron with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maron's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sticks under the eye.
Maron attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maron defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sticks.
Nice takedown defense from Maron. No joy for Sticks on that attempt.
Fiddle Sticks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maron swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been informed that Maron has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sticks shoots in but no luck this time.
Sticks 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Sticks decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Sticks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Sticks is looking for a kimura here.
Sticks is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Maron is defending against the submission attempts here by Sticks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Maron dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Maron takes a swing at Sticks's ribcage but misses.
Maron jabs Sticks right on the nose. Sticks blinks but takes it well.
Maron misses with a wild body shot.
Sticks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maron sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sticks somewhat.
Maron throws a leg kick which misses Sticks's front leg but catches the back leg as Sticks tries to avoid it.
Sticks misses with a takedown attempt - Maron sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Sticks shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Maron manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Maron keeping full guard, as Sticks tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sticks prevents Maron from getting back to his feet.
Sticks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maron swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Sticks is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maron is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maron has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T1##SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Sticks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maron defends it easily.#SU2#
Sticks is working an open guard so Maron takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sticks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maron's waist but Maron gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sticks off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fiddle Sticks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sticks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maron is fending him off so far but Sticks persists. Nope, Maron circles away and we're back to standing.
Sticks takes one to the side of the head.
Sticks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maron avoids it really well and circles away.
Sticks closes the distance and clinches up with Maron, looking for a takedown. Sticks pushes Maron against the cage but Maron circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Maron.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maron darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maron lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Fiddle Sticks has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maron throws a series of strikes that have Sticks backpedaling. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Maron throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sticks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maron misses with a few strikes there.
Maron digs a good hook to Sticks's body.
Maron with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sticks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maron throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mike Maron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sticks shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Maron on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maron scores with the left hand. Sticks knows he should have avoided that one.
Maron throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sticks.
Maron lands the left hand.
Maron throws out a leg kick but Sticks moves out of range and Maron only half commits.
Sticks shoots for a takedown but Maron saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maron bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sticks's head backwards.
Maron lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sticks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sticks there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#Sticks is rocked!
Maron defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sticks.
Sticks closes the distance and clinches up with Maron, looking for a takedown. Sticks pushes Maron against the cage but Maron circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sticks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maron defends well and Sticks ends up having to push Maron into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It seemed like Maron was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maron prevents a takedown attempt there. #T3##BC2#
Maron breaks the clinch.
Sticks shoots in but Maron avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sticks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maron.
Maron loads up on a big right hand but Sticks slips the punch.
Maron 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.
Sticks ducks under a wild hook from Maron.
Maron throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sticks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maron's waist but Maron gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sticks off to one side.
Sticks misses with a takedown attempt - Maron sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maron lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sticks circles away quickly and effectively.
Sticks dives in for a single leg takedown but Maron sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Maron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maron bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maron pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sticks back to the cage. Maron follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maron with the inside leg kick.
Maron loads up on a big right hand but Sticks slips the punch.
Sticks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maron defends well and Sticks ends up having to push Maron into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T4#
Maron lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Maron breaks from the clinch.
Sticks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maron avoids it really well and circles away.
Sticks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maron darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maron smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sticks shoots in for a takedown but Maron shows good takedown defense.
Maron misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maron tests Sticks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maron connects with a solid leg kick.
Maron leaves Sticks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sticks or perhaps it was just good defense by Maron, which made it look bad. #TD#
Sticks closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Maron explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Maron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fiddle Sticks's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A left lands for Maron.
Sticks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sticks shoots in for a takedown but Maron shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice jab there from Maron.
Sticks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maron defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sticks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fiddle Sticks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sticks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maron sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sticks somewhat.
Maron misses with an uppercut. Sticks saw that one coming.
Maron works Sticks's body with a nice hook.
Maron with a nice cross.
Sticks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maron counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maron lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maron throws a good cross that connects.
Maron cracks Sticks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oh Sticks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Maron does it's job there.
A punch combination from Maron misses. #TD#
Sticks closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maron quickly recovers to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Sticks is looking for a kimura but Maron is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sticks to get the leverage. #ES2#
Maron makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sticks sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sticks seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
Maron shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sticks's guard.#SU2#
Sticks is working an open guard so Maron takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Maron fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sticks.
Maron listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sticks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sticks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sticks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maron connects with a single shot there.
Sticks shoots in looking for a takedown but Maron manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sticks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maron lands a jab to the head.
Maron stuffs the takedown attempt from Sticks. Sticks gets slowly back to his feet.
Maron bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Sticks slips under a jab.
Sticks drops his hands momentarily and Maron takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice sprawl there from Maron as Sticks shoots in.#TD#
Sticks scores with a takedown into Maron's guard.
Sticks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maron is keeping the position for now.
Sticks won't allow Maron to get back to his feet.
Sticks trying to move into half guard but instead Maron has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maron trying to control but Sticks is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Maron stands and steps away. Sticks gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Sticks shoots in but Maron avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sticks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maron can pounce on him.
Sticks shoots in for a takedown but Maron shows good takedown defense.
Sticks tries for a takedown but Maron sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maron lands a body shot. #TD#
Sticks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Sticks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Maron manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sticks has Maron in his guard.#REVB#
Maron showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maron chips away with some ground and pound.
Maron is looking to stand up but Sticks won't let him.
Mike Maron has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Sticks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maron defends it easily.#T4##SU2#
Maron decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Maron drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sticks is looking to reverse the position.#SU2#
Maron decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sticks to his feet.
Sticks moves out of range as Maron strikes.
Mike Maron is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maron enables Sticks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maron manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Maron has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sticks has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fiddle Sticks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sticks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maron is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sticks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maron lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sticks backwards. #BC2#
Maron's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maron keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Maron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maron 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Maron!
In his post fight interview, Mike Maron started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 118
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Simpson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dekkers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simpson scores with a jab to the body.
Dekkers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Simpson.
Simpson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Dekkers was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dekkers tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
Dekkers wants to land a leg kick but Simpson is out of range.
A left lands for Simpson.
Simpson lands with a good body shot.
Dekkers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson 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.
Dekkers tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dekkers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dekkers ducks right into an uppercut from Simpson. #T1#
Dekkers throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson misses with the combination.
Simpson lands with a straight right. Dekkers didn't see that one coming.
Simpson lands with a right hand.
Dekkers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simpson lands a nice shot that snaps Dekkers's head back.
Dekkers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Simpson misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut there from Simpson.#T2#
Simpson throws a head kick that misses.
Dekkers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simpson misses with a few strikes there.
Simpson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dekkers throws a nice looking combination but Simpson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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!#CL#
Simpson tries to keep at a distance but Dekkers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simpson avoids it.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the head but Simpson blocks with his arms.
Dekkers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
I was talking to Dekkers's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Simpson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simpson works over Dekkers's head and body with a nice combination.
Dekkers dodges the punch combination from Simpson. #T3#
Dekkers tries to close the distance and clinch but Simpson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simpson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dekkers is out of range and Simpson settles back down.
Simpson lands the left hand.
Asher Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simpson. Dekkers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Simpson.#CL#
Dekkers has managed to clinch.
Dekkers avoiding damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Simpson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Simpson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dekkers appears to be looking for a big counter.
Simpson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Simpson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dekkers counters with a series of strikes. Simpson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dekkers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simpson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simpson lands the left hand.#T4#
Simpson connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dekkers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dekkers tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
Dekkers ducks under a wild hook from Simpson.
Dekkers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Simpson throws a body kick that misses
and Dekkers counters with a stiff right hand.
Dekkers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simpson.
Dekkers appears to be looking for a big counter.
Simpson throws a series of strikes that have Dekkers backpedaling.
Simpson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dekkers moves in looking to clinch but Simpson pushes him off.
Simpson thuds his shin into the meat of Dekkers's side.
Simpson slips a jab and a cross from Dekkers.
Dekkers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dekkers there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Asher Simpson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Simpson just misses with a punch to the body.
Simpson cracks Dekkers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slow jab from Simpson misses its intended target.
Simpson throws a body punch but Dekkers moves out of range.
Dekkers blocks a jab.
Dekkers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simpson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dekkers wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance.
Asher Simpson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dekkers tries to close the distance and clinch but Simpson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dekkers misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson misses with a double jab.
Simpson with a nice cross.
Dekkers darts in trying to clinch
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Dekkers fails with an attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Simpson misses.
Simpson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simpson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Simpson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dekkers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Simpson tries to bum rush Dekkers with a series of wild strikes but Dekkers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dekkers ducks under a wild hook from Simpson.
Dekkers went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dekkers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A right-left combo lands from Dekkers. #CL#
Dekkers clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Simpson manages to break the clinch. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dekkers defending well as Simpson loads up on a big left hand.
Dekkers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simpson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dekkers.
Dekkers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Simpson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ramon Dekkers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dekkers moves in looking to clinch but Simpson pushes him off.
Simpson looks to throw the jab but Dekkers is out of range.
Simpson tries to land a front kick but Dekkers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dekkers tries to clinch there but Simpson circles away.
Dekkers looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Simpson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Simpson throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC2#Dekkers is rocked!
Dekkers wants to clinch but Simpson slips to the side
and Simpson counters with a one-two to the body.
Oh Dekkers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Simpson with a nice cross.
Simpson lands a big head kick that sends Dekkers to the canvas! Simpson follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asher Simpson!
Asher Simpson 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2024

#R1#
Out takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Dekkers clinches with his opponent.
Out can't break the clinch.
Dekkers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dekkers landing knees to the head.
Dekkers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dekkers with a knee to the head.
Dekkers slowing the pace effectively.
Dekkers takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dekkers stalling against the cage.
Dekkers slows down the pace here.
Dekkers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Out lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!
Dekkers lands an elbow inside that Out shrugs off. #T1#
Dekkers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Out misses with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dekkers.
A bit of stalling here from Dekkers.
Dekkers lands a knee to the body.
Out is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Dekkers.
Dekkers stalling the fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dekkers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dekkers continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Dekkers lands a knee to the head.
Dekkers lands an elbow just above Out 's eye.
Nice elbow from Dekkers.
Dekkers lands an elbow just above Out 's eye.
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!
Dekkers lands a nice elbow.
Dekkers lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T2#
Dekkers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dekkers lands a good knee to the midsection. Out won't want to take too many of those.
The referee calls for Dekkers to work.
Dekkers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dekkers.
Dekkers effectively controlling the action here.
Dekkers with a knee to the head.
Dekkers has Out pressed against the cage, preventing Out from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dekkers stalling the fight.
Dekkers lands a knee to the head.
Dekkers slows down the pace here.
Dekkers lands a knee to the head.
Dekkers has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Out seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dekkers can turn it around.#T3#
Dekkers lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dekkers connects with a nasty looking knee right to Out's face.
Dekkers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dekkers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dekkers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dekkers lands a damaging elbow.
Dekkers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dekkers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dekkers lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Out being controlled against the cage.#T4#
Dekkers dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dekkers lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Out can't get the takedown.
Dekkers connects with a knee to the head.
Dekkers lands an elbow that stopped Out in his tracks for a moment.
Dekkers is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dekkers lands an elbow inside that Out shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Dekkers.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dekkers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dekkers lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Dekkers dominated that round.
That's time! Out's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Dekkers moves into the clinch.
Ramon Dekkers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dekkers scores with a knee to the head. #KD2#
Dekkers drops Out with a big knee straight up the middle! Out is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Out is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Knock Out has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dekkers.
Oh Out is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dekkers lands a brutal head kick. Out looks out on his feet and Dekkers throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Ramon Dekkers!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2024

#R1#
Pauli leaves Cross with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pauli throws an overhand right that lands on Cross's shoulder, as Cross tries to avoid the shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cross misses with a takedown attempt - Pauli sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wolfgang Pauli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Cross.#TD2#
Cross closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pauli's guard.
Pauli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cross wants to pass the guard but Pauli is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Cross drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cross jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Cross drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cross jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cross drops back looking for a leg! Pauli is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pauli manages to kick Cross off! Cross jumps back into Pauli's guard.
Pauli is pulling down on Cross's head to control his posture. #T1##SUB2#
Cross is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cross advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Cross goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pauli rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cross's guard! Nice work there by Pauli! #SUB2#
Cross had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pauli defends it easily.#SUB2#
Pauli is sitting in close to Cross's body. Cross has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pauli is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pauli is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Cross.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Simon Cross!
Simon Cross 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: NYF Fight Night 44
Date: Oct 09, 2024

#R1#
Sticks looks for a takedown but Bundy sprawls well.
Bundy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Sticks closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sticks lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Sticks is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bundy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bundy has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bundy passes into side control.
Sticks is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundy wants to stand but Sticks is controlling his arm.#SU2#
Bundy stands up and beckons Sticks to his feet.
Sticks shoots in looking for a takedown but Bundy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sticks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Sticks slips a jab from Bundy.#TD#
Sticks closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bundy quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Sticks trying to work for an americana but Bundy has managed to regain full guard. #SUB2#
Bundy looking for a guillotine here but Sticks defends easily. #SUB2#
Bundy working for a triangle but Sticks defends it easily. #SUB#
Sticks drops back looking for a leg! Bundy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bundy manages to kick Sticks off! Sticks jumps back into Bundy's guard. #SUB2#
Sticks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bundy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sticks has managed to get both his arms back between Bundy's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Bundy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB2#
Bundy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Sticks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Bundy is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sticks has his hands clasped together but Bundy extends and breaks Sticks's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bundy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Al Bundy!
A relieved looking Al Bundy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2024

#R1#
Cross shoots in for a double leg but Pauli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cross shoots in and drives through. Pauli sprawls well.
Pauli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cross takes one on the button.
Simon Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pauli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cross on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Simon Cross has been cut.
Cross dives in for a single leg takedown but Pauli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pauli half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pauli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wolfgang Pauli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Cross.
Cross shoots for a double leg takedown but Pauli sprawls well. He's pushed Cross's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pauli drops Cross with a straight right hand, right on the button! Pauli follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wolfgang Pauli!
Wolfgang Pauli thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2024

#R1#
Cross darts in looking for a takedown but Toretto gets double underhooks and turns Cross into the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Cross has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Toretto looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Toretto is pressed up against the cage. Cross has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Toretto down to the mat. Toretto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cross misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Cross shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Toretto is trying to defend but Cross finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Cross is looking for a kimura but Toretto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cross to get the leverage. #SUB#
Cross in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Toretto tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Cross!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simon Cross!
In his post fight interview, Simon Cross started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: FCL - 56
Date: Sep 29, 2024

#R1#
Von Lewinksi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leopold tries to avoid it but Von Lewinksi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leopold to the ground. Leopold escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leopold changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Von Lewinksi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Leopold to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Leopold scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Von Lewinksi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Leopold stacks Von Lewinksi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Leopold!
Von Lewinksi manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Von Lewinksi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Von Lewinksi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Von Lewinksi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Von Lewinksi has hold of Leopold's hands but Leopold slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Von Lewinksi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leopold looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Von Lewinksi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leopold pulls his head out easily.
Leopold seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Von Lewinksi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leopold pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Von Lewinksi looking for a kimura from the bottom but Leopold passes into side control!
Von Lewinksi is looking to reverse the position.
Leopold scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Leopold lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Von Lewinksi down.
Von Lewinksi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Von Lewinksi actively working from the bottom here.
Von Lewinksi is breathing heavily.
Leopold drops an elbow to the side of Von Lewinksi's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leopold 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.
Leopold looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ground and pound from Leopold. #SUB#
Von Lewinksi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Leopold is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Von Lewinksi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leopold pulls his head out easily.
Leopold 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.
Von Lewinksi wants to get back to full guard but Leopold has mounted him!
Leopold tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Von Lewinksi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Leopold takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Von Lewinksi is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Leopold controlling from mount.
Leopold has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Von Lewinksi is trying desperately to improve position.
Leopold controlling his opponent.
Von Lewinksi working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aldo Leopold dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Von Lewinksi doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Leopold counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Von Lewinksi working for submissions but it's allowed Leopold to get to half guard.
Leopold takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Aldo Leopold has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leopold takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Von Lewinksi actively working from the bottom here.
Leopold lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leopold keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Von Lewinksi actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leopold is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Von Lewinksi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Von Lewinksi has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Leopold escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Leopold!
Von Lewinksi is trying to escape the position but Leopold is controlling the position.
Leopold scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Von Lewinksi to see if he's OK.
Von Lewinksi tries to bench press Leopold off him but Leopold keeps the position. #SUB2#
Leopold is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Von Lewinksi looks calm but he's in trouble here. Leopold gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Von Lewinksi is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Leopold lets go of the hold and Von Lewinksi can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aldo Leopold!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Cross shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Cross is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Kim has his foot on Cross's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cross works his way back into a safe position though.
Cross forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Cross is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kim doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cross.
Cross passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Cross is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kim has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Cross looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kim flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Kim throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kim tries to reverse the position but Cross maintains control.#T1##SUB2#
Cross is working for a guillotine from mount but Kim frees his head quite easily.
Feeble punches landing from Kim - he's mounted - they can't hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cross blocks Kim's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cross is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kim to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kim shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Cross is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kim can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kim really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB2#
Cross has control of Kim's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kim regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB2#
Cross is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kim has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kim is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kim is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Cross is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Cross extends the arm and Kim is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simon Cross!
Simon Cross was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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