Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RRFC Challengers 26
Date: Jan 31, 2020

#R1#
Cardoso wants to clinch but Flexner slips to the side
and Flexner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Andres Cardoso has been cut.
Andres Cardoso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cardoso shoots and misses #KD#
and Flexner counters with a nice right hand that sends Cardoso toppling to the canvas! Cardoso scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Flexner finish him?!#ROC#
Cardoso is rocked!
Cardoso misses with a double jab
and Flexner counters with a right hand from hell and Cardoso is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rovi Flexner!
During a confident post fight interview, Rovi Flexner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2020

#R1#
Grizzley with a poor takedown
and Petrucci counters with a nice body shot.
Grizzley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petrucci sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grizzley somewhat.
Petrucci goes for a double leg but Grizzley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grizzley continues to drive forward.
Sloppy strikes from Grizzley. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Grizzley clinches up with Petrucci and pushes him back against the cage.
Petrucci drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grizzley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Grizzley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petrucci sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jimmy Petrucci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tee Grizzley.
A head kick misses from Grizzley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Petrucci drives through and clinches with Grizzley against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Grizzley controlling the action here for a moment.
Grizzley wants a takedown. #T1#
Grizzley tries to break free but Petrucci pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Petrucci scores with a nice short uppercut.
Petrucci changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grizzley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Grizzley misses with a wild combination.
Grizzley checks a low kick from Petrucci.
Petrucci shoots in looking for a takedown. Grizzley tries to sprawl out of it but Petrucci keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grizzley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Grizzley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Petrucci tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grizzley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Petrucci avoids the head kick by Grizzley.
It looked like Petrucci was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Petrucci is defended easily by Grizzley.#CL2#
Grizzley closes the distance and clinches.
Grizzley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Grizzley fails to pull guard.
Grizzley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Petrucci tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Grizzley controlling the action here for a moment.
Petrucci tries to land a knee to the head but Grizzley blocks with his arms. #T3#
Petrucci gets underhooks to prevent Grizzley's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Grizzley jumps guard and drags Petrucci to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grizzley is on top in guard. #REVB#
Petrucci can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grizzley controls the pace.
Petrucci looking for a sweep. Not yet Petrucci, not yet. #SU2#
Petrucci is working an open guard so Grizzley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Petrucci could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Grizzley throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Petrucci tries to land a front kick but Grizzley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Petrucci avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grizzley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petrucci is fending him off so far but Grizzley persists. Nope, Petrucci circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrucci avoids the head kick by Grizzley.
Petrucci tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grizzley swivels and escapes.
Petrucci is breathing heavily.#CL#
Petrucci drives through and clinches with Grizzley against the cage.
Grizzley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grizzley tries to break the clinch but Petrucci is controlling the position.
Grizzley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrucci wants to take the fight to the mat but Grizzley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Petrucci keeps control of Grizzley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tee Grizzley 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#
Grizzley throws a series of punches but Petrucci moves out of range.
Grizzley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Petrucci moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Grizzley decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Petrucci avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Grizzley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petrucci knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grizzley on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grizzley wants to sweep here but Petrucci controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB2#
Grizzley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrucci is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grizzley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Petrucci manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Petrucci can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grizzley controls the pace.
Grizzley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Petrucci keeping moving, preventing Grizzley from controlling successfully.
Grizzley forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Grizzley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grizzley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grizzley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Petrucci defending well though.
Grizzley is looking to take a break and control but Petrucci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Grizzley seems content to control.#SUB2#
Grizzley seems to be working for a kimura but Petrucci defends the submission attempt.
Grizzley is keen to just control but Petrucci is a slippery customer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Grizzley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SU2#
Grizzley decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Grizzley is looking to clinch but Petrucci is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from Petrucci as Grizzley shoots in.
Petrucci went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jimmy Petrucci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grizzley shoots in for a takedown but Petrucci shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Grizzley. No joy for Petrucci on that attempt.
Grizzley blocks a low kick nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grizzley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Grizzley has closed the distance and engaged Petrucci in a clinch. #T4#
Petrucci just leaning against Grizzley, taking a breather.
Grizzley tries for a takedown but Petrucci manages to get underhooks.
Jimmy Petrucci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tee Grizzley.#BC#
Petrucci breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Grizzley.
Grizzley throws a solid leg kick but Petrucci takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grizzley.
Grizzley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrucci paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grizzley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petrucci sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grizzley somewhat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grizzley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grizzley fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tee Grizzley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Grizzley fails with a takedown attempt.
Grizzley throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grizzley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Petrucci throwing a counter right hand but Grizzley manages to avoid it.
Petrucci scores with a one two! Grizzley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grizzley wants to clinch.#CL2#
Grizzley rushes Petrucci and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Petrucci'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.
Grizzley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Petrucci's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grizzley. Petrucci does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grizzley tries to clinch but Petrucci is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Petrucci looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Petrucci throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Petrucci misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grizzley.
Petrucci is looking to score with low kicks.
And Grizzley tries to counter it with a takedown but Petrucci pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Petrucci clinches up with Grizzley and pushes him back against the cage.
Petrucci fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grizzley fails to pull guard.
Jimmy Petrucci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tee Grizzley.
Petrucci goes for a takedown attempt but Grizzley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Grizzley has a takedown stuffed.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grizzley or perhaps it was just good defense by Petrucci, which made it look bad.
Grizzley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grizzley shoots in for a takedown but Petrucci shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3##CL#
Petrucci closes the distance and pushes Grizzley back into the cage.#TD#
Petrucci pulls guard. #SUB2#
Grizzley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grizzley stops Petrucci from standing up.
Grizzley controlling from the top position.
Grizzley is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Petrucci had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grizzley defends it easily.#T4#
Grizzley with a flurry of punches that miss. #SU2#
Grizzley decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Petrucci, up you get!
Grizzley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petrucci moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It appears Petrucci was looking to counter with a kick there.
Grizzley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petrucci sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grizzley somewhat.
Petrucci throws a quick counter head kick but Grizzley was just out of range.
Jimmy Petrucci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tee Grizzley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrucci fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grizzley avoids it really well and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Petrucci showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grizzley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tee Grizzley!

Event: RRFC Fight Night 16
Date: Dec 29, 2019

#R1#
Uematsu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Konds.
As Konds tries to get set, Uematsu tries to push him back and clinch up but Konds manages to avoid the attempt.
Uematsu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Konds but Konds pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Uematsu looks for a takedown but Konds sprawls well.
Konds lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Uematsu circles away quickly and effectively.
Uematsu slips a jab and a cross from Konds.
Uematsu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Konds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab by Konds.
Sloppy strikes from Konds. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konds throws a one two combo.
Konds misses with the combination.
Uematsu throwing a counter right hand but Konds manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Uematsu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Konds, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Konds creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Uematsu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Uematsu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Konds pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koichi Uematsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Uematsu.
Konds fails to land with a series of punches.
Uematsu dives in for a single leg takedown but Konds sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Despite the aggression on Konds's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Konds fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Uematsu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Konds throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Uematsu crashing down! Uematsu tries to stagger back to his feet but Konds just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Uematsu asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Georgi Konds!

Event: RRFC 22: Haggar vs Bennett
Date: Dec 28, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Orr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cardoso!
Cardoso is trying to get back to half guard.
Cardoso is trying to control Orr's posture but Orr avoids it.
Cardoso is looking for a sweep.
Orr tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cardoso is looking to regain half guard here but Orr keeps moving and retains side control.
Cardoso wants to control but Orr postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardoso wants to get back to his feet but Orr drags him back down.
Cardoso struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orr working the head and body with strikes.
Cardoso takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Orr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1#
Orr in side control lands a decent elbow.
Orr lands a few punches from side control.#ROC2#
Cardoso is rocked!
Cardoso is trying to improve his position.
Oh Cardoso is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Orr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cardoso knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cardoso seems to have got his legs back now.
Orr cracks Cardoso with a big elbow.
Orr is trying to ground and pound but Cardoso uses the momentary lack of control by Orr to regain half guard.
Orr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Orr lands a nice short elbow.
Orr throwing shots but Cardoso is blocking nicely. #T2#
Orr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Orr there.
Orr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cardoso is breathing heavily.
Cardoso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Orr is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Cardoso is defending against the submission attempts here by Orr.
Orr working Cardoso over with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cardoso is looking for a sweep. Orr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cardoso trying to control but Orr postures up.
Orr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
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. Orr connects with a nice short shot to Cardoso's temple.
Orr should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Orr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cardoso is looking for a sweep. Orr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Orr working over Cardoso with some ground and pound. Cardoso looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Orr working Cardoso over with strikes.
Orr thows a huge punch but Cardoso dodges it nicely.
Cardoso wants to control but Orr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Orr lands with a punch from half guard.
Orr prevents Cardoso from improving his position.
Orr works his way into side control.
Cardoso takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T4#
Orr scores with a couple of short elbows.
Orr working away.
Orr landing a few strikes.
Orr working away.
Orr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Orr working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Orr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cardoso is avoiding damage well.
Orr scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cardoso to see if he's OK.
Orr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cardoso bucks up and tries to throw Orr off but instead Orr has got his back!
Cardoso is trying to remain composed but Orr is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Orr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Orr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Orr shoots in looking for a takedown but Cardoso manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Orr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Orr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cardoso avoids it really well and circles away.
Andres Cardoso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Orr.
Nice sprawl there from Cardoso as Orr shoots in.#TD2#
Orr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cardoso throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Cardoso avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Orr.
Orr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orr is thwarting Cardoso's attempts to control the position.
Cardoso works his way to full guard. Good work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Orr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Orr is breathing heavily.#T1#
Cardoso trying to keep a closed guard but Orr is proving a slippery customer.
Orr works over Cardoso with some ground and pound from guard.
Cardoso trying to control the position.
Orr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cardoso wants to stand and escape but Orr is having none of it.
Orr is looking to work some ground and pound but Cardoso has wrist control.
Orr scoring with some ground and pound.
Orr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cardoso will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Orr lands a couple of elbows.
Cardoso trying to keep a closed guard but Orr is proving a slippery customer.
Orr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Orr is looking to work some ground and pound but Cardoso has wrist control.
Cardoso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cardoso preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Orr advances position into side control!
Cardoso tries to buck Orr off but Orr is having none of it.
Cardoso is working to avoid the ground and pound but Orr connects with a decent elbow.
Orr working the ground and pound.
Orr lands a few punches from side control.
Cardoso takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Orr lands a few punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orr misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Orr scoring with punches from side control. #T3#
Orr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cardoso on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cardoso sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Orr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cardoso is trying to maintain the position but Orr is very close to passing his half guard.
Orr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Orr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cardoso with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Orr throwing shots but Cardoso is blocking nicely. #T4#
Cardoso trying to control from the bottom.
Orr drops an elbow to the side of Cardoso's head.
Orr lands with a punch from half guard.
Orr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cardoso trying to control here.
Orr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Orr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cardoso doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Orr.
Cardoso gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Orr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cardoso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Orr shoots in looking for a takedown but Cardoso manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Orr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cardoso keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Orr dives in and grabs Cardoso's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cardoso pushes down on Orr's head and hops out.
Cardoso tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Orr manages to circle out of the way.
Andres Cardoso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Orr.#TD2#
Orr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cardoso did well to prevent Orr getting side control.#ES#
Cardoso manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Orr goes for a double leg but Cardoso avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cardoso continues to drive forward.
Orr leaves Cardoso with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Orr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Orr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cardoso as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orr tries for a takedown but Cardoso circles away easily#CL#
and Cardoso counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cardoso.
Cardoso avoiding damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cardoso misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orr. #T1##TD#
Cardoso gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Orr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cardoso pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
It looks like Cardoso is going to stand back up.
Cardoso wants to pass the guard but Orr is defending well.
Orr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cardoso makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Orr keeping moving, preventing Cardoso from controlling successfully.
Orr seems keen to control Cardoso's posture.#SUB2#
Orr has his foot on Cardoso's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cardoso works his way back into a safe position though.
Orr keeping full guard, as Cardoso tries to pass. #SUB2#
Orr working for a triangle but Cardoso defends it easily. #T3#
Cardoso stands up over Orr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Cardoso is sitting in close to Orr's body. Orr has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Cardoso is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Cardoso is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Orr.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Samuel Orr!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2019

#R1#
Green tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Locke swivels and escapes.
Locke seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Green misses with a looping right.
Locke throws a low kick but Green avoids it.#CL#
Locke has closed the distance and engaged Green in a clinch. #BC2#
Green escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Locke dives in for a single leg takedown but Green sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Green blocks a head kick by Locke. #CL2#
Green takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Green pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke looking to pass the guard.
Green is looking to stand up but Locke isn't so interested in that idea.
Green striking off his back but it's not causing Locke any problems. #T1#
Locke trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Locke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Green bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Locke's guard. #REVB#
Green looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Green trying to control but Locke is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Green passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Green tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Green passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Locke! #SUB2#
Green is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Locke has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Locke is looking to get to half guard.
Locke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Locke tries to hold on but Green pushes him away.
Locke on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Locke tries to get out of the position.
Green controlling from mount.
Locke looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Locke tries to roll but Green sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Locke showing good submission defense here. #T4#
Locke is in bad spot here.
Green slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #SUB2#
Green is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Locke is defending well though. Green let's go of the attempt for now.
Locke trying to control the position but Green manages to sink in the hooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green wants to control but Locke is keeping busy.
Locke is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Green dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Green keeps the fight on the outside.
Edward Locke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Green throws a nice head kick!
Locke could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Locke checks a leg kick. #TD#
Green tries to sprawl but Locke drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Green is looking to control Locke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Green avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Locke seems content to control.
Green makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Green.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Locke drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Green manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Locke has Green in his guard.#REVB##T1#
Green stopping the sweep attempt from Locke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Locke trying to keep a closed guard but Green is proving a slippery customer.
Locke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Locke has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Green has passed into side control. #SUB2#
Green tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Green has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Green looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Locke is trying to control Green's posture but Green avoids it.
Green moves into full mount!
Green sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Green throws some wild stikes that Locke manages to avoid easily.
Green looking to finish with strikes here!
Green throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Green tries to control but Locke wriggling away.
Locke is wriggling around trying to escape.
Green trying to control but Locke is having none of it.
Locke trying desperately to get to his feet.
Green has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Green trying to control but Locke is having none of it.
Locke is working to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Green is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Locke to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Locke shrugs it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green tries to control but Locke wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
Green shoots for a takedown but Locke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Locke slaps away a takedown attempt from Green, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Edward Locke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Green.
Green fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Locke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green checks a low kick from Locke.
Green throws a sloppy head kick
and Locke counters with a one-two to the body.
Locke circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Locke to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Green throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Locke slips a jab from Green.#CL2#
Green fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Locke, pushing him back against the cage.
Green is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Locke is keeping busy.#BC2#
Green breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Green takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Locke misses with a low kick.
Green drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Locke defends it well.
Locke misses with a low kick as Green jumps back.
Green tries to counter with a clinch but Locke shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Locke drives through and clinches with Green against the cage. #TD2#
Green pulls Locke into guard.
Locke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Locke throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Green controls Locke momentarily but Locke frees himself.
Green preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Locke knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Green on the ground.
Locke looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Locke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Green has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Locke has managed to get both his arms back between Green's legs - danger averted.
Green trying to keep a closed guard but Locke is proving a slippery customer. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Green tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Locke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Locke has closed the distance and engaged Green in a clinch.
Green is trying to pull guard but Locke turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Locke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Green is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Green stalling in the clinch but Locke improves position. #BC2#
Green breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Locke.
The fight stays on the outside here - Locke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Green avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Locke has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Green pulls guard.
Green is controlling Locke's posture.
Green tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Edward Locke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Green is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Locke wanted to stand there but Green had control of the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Locke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Green has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Green!

Event: RRFC Fight Night 14
Date: Dec 15, 2019

#R1##CL#
Molloway drives through and clinches with Sykes against the cage.
Molloway connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Riley Sykes has been cut.
Molloway connects with a knee to the head.
Molloway unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sykes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Molloway landing knees to the body. #KD#
Molloway has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Sykes goes down! Molloway dives on top of him - Sykes manages to get guard. #ROC#
Sykes is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molloway works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sykes is still in real trouble! Can Molloway finish him?
Molloway is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Molloway has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Sykes is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hax Molloway!
Hax Molloway bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2019

#R1#
Locke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gonzales tries to clinch
and Locke counters with a series of strikes. Gonzales will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gonzales throws a nice looking combination but Locke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gonzales tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Locke counter with a right hand. #TD#
Gonzales fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Locke sprawls well initially but Gonzales persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gonzales keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Locke tries to roll over but Gonzales keeps him under control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Locke can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gonzales uses his free foot to push down on Locke's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Locke.
Locke should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzales controlling from the full mount.
Gonzales putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Gonzales controlling from mount.
Locke tries to hold on but Gonzales postures up.
Gonzales in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Locke wants to hold on but Gonzales pushes him away.
Gonzales controlling the pace for now.
Locke in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Locke taking shots to the head.
Gonzales tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gonzales seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Locke for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Gonzales has control of Locke's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Locke regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T2##SUB#
Gonzales 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! Gonzales extends the arm and Locke is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jese Gonzales !

Event: RRFC Challengers 19
Date: Dec 11, 2019

#R1#
A head kick by Dash misses
and Uematsu counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD#
Dash lands a big head kick that sends Uematsu tumbling to the mat! Dash takes a step backwards and waves Uematsu back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Uematsu is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Koichi Uematsu has been cut.
Uematsu throws a wild body kick that Dash sees coming a mile off.
Uematsu is still on wobbly legs! Can Dash finish him?
Uematsu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dash's waist but Dash gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Uematsu off to one side.
Uematsu seems to have recovered his senses.
A head kick misses from Dash.
Uematsu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Uematsu closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Dash breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dash turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Uematsu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dash but Dash pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dash moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Uematsu looks winded!
Dash looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Dash backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Uematsu's temple! It sends Uematsu violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Dash celebrates and the doctors try to help Uematsu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Jonny Dash!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2019

#R1#
Shamus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Locke as he avoids it easily.
Shamus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Locke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No joy there for Shamus, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Locke has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Locke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Locke throws a head kick but Shamus moves out of range. #CL#
Locke tries to keep at a distance but Shamus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Locke should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#BC#
Shamus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke shoots in looking for a takedown. Shamus tries to sprawl out of it but Locke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shamus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Locke shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Locke was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T1#
Shamus tries to buck Locke off but Locke is having none of it.
Locke trying to control the position but Shamus is working away.
Shamus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shamus scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Locke manages to mount him!
Shamus tries to hold on but Locke pushes him away.
Locke trying to control but Shamus is having none of it.
Shamus manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
Shamus is looking for a sweep. Locke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Locke content to control rather than advance.
Shamus is pressing down on Locke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Locke controlling from the top position. #T3#
Locke tries to free his leg and advance position but Shamus is retaining full guard.
Shamus is trying to keep Locke in close.
Locke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shamus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shamus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shamus tries to get out of the position.
Locke won't allow Shamus to sweep him here.
Locke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Locke postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shamus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyran Shamus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamus shoots in for a takedown but Locke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
No luck for Locke with that takedown attempt.
Shamus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Locke closes the distance and clinches.
Shamus is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shamus wants a takedown but no success here.
Shamus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Locke tries to pull guard but Shamus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shamus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Shamus has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Locke uses from the top position.
Locke trying to control but Shamus is working from the bottom.
Shamus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Locke 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#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Locke.
Shamus throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Shamus forces Locke back against the cage and clinches.
Shamus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Locke taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shamus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shamus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Locke just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Shamus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shamus goes for a double leg but Locke avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Locke continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyran Shamus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Locke takes the fight into the clinch.
Shamus just leaning against Locke, taking a breather. #T1#
Locke scores with a shot to the side of Shamus's head.
Locke slowing the pace effectively.
Locke tries for a takedown but Shamus manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Shamus breaks from the clinch.
Shamus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Locke steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shamus.
Nice defenses there by Shamus.
Locke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shamus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Locke gets tackled into the cage by Shamus. Shamus maintains the clinch.
Locke can't get the takedown.
Locke is breathing heavily.#TD#
Shamus pulls guard.
Shamus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Shamus throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Shamus is adopting a defensive guard.
Shamus controls Locke momentarily but Locke frees himself.
Shamus has Locke pulled in close to control his posture.
Shamus working a defensive guard here. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shamus shoots in for a takedown but Locke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Locke stuffs the takedown attempt from Shamus. Shamus gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Locke gets tackled into the cage by Shamus. Shamus maintains the clinch. #TD#
Shamus jumps guard.
Locke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Locke would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Shamus wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shamus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyran Shamus dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shamus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shamus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Locke checks it well.
Shamus sets himself, and Locke steps forward looking for the clinch! Shamus avoids it this time.#CL2#
Locke pushes Shamus up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Locke jumps guard.
Shamus trying to control but Locke is working from the bottom.
Locke pulls Shamus in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Locke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shamus defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Locke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shamus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Shamus trying to control the position from guard on top but Locke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shamus sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shamus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Locke counters with a nice body shot.
Shamus doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Locke counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Locke shoots in looking for a takedown. Shamus tries to sprawl out of it but Locke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shamus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Locke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shamus.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyran Shamus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamus goes for a double leg but Locke avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Locke continues to drive forward.
Shamus stuffs the takedown attempt from Locke. Locke gets slowly back to his feet.
As Locke looks to move away, Shamus throws a big counter combo but Locke just gets out of the way.#CL#
Shamus pushes Locke up against the cage in a clinch.
Shamus wants a takedown. #T3#
Locke tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Shamus breaks from the clinch.
Shamus throws a body kick that misses.
Shamus shoots in for a takedown but Locke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Shamus clinches.
Shamus lands an uppercut.
Locke drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shamus gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Shamus breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Shamus has closed the distance and engaged Locke in a clinch.
Shamus has Locke pressed against the cage. #T4#
Shamus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Locke has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Locke is trying to force a seperation but Shamus has the dominant position.
Shamus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shamus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Shamus breaks from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Shamus gets a clinch.
Shamus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stalling in the clinch from Shamus.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyran Shamus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shamus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: RRFC Fight Night 13
Date: Dec 08, 2019

#R1##CL#
Milicic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cardoso jumps guard but Milicic stands there with Cardoso around his waist. Cardoso gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cardoso trying to land knees to the body.
Cardoso is trying to force a seperation but Milicic has the dominant position.
Cardoso has had enough of the clinch but Milicic keeps him there for the moment.
A shot in the inside from Milicic. #CUT#
It looks like Andres Cardoso has been cut.
A short left from Milicic.
Milicic manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cardoso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardoso can't find room to land a body shot as Milicic controls the action. #BC#
Milicic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Milicic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Milicic clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Milicic scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Milicic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick from Milicic is predictable there #TD2#
and Cardoso counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Milicic! #ES#
Milicic throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Milicic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Milicic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milicic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cardoso stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cardoso dodges the punch combination from Milicic.
Milicic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A right-left combo lands from Milicic. #ROC#
Cardoso is rocked!
Cardoso closes the distance looking to clinch
and Milicic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cardoso is still on wobbly legs! Can Milicic finish him?#T2#
Cardoso walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Milicic swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Darko Milicic!
A relieved looking Darko Milicic 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 30, 2019

#R1#
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Locke.
Locke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Locke tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Silva clinches.
Locke could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Silva pulls guard successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard. #REVB#
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Locke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva prevents Locke from getting back to his feet.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Silva advances to full mount.
Locke wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Silva. #T1#
Locke holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Silva tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Silva looking to finish with strikes here!
Locke is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva misses with a head shot.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Locke is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Locke is in a horrible position here. Silva smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Silva thowing shots but they're missing.
Locke is breathing heavily.
Silva thowing shots but they're missing. #T2#
Silva breaks from Locke's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Locke holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Silva tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Locke blocking the ground and pound.
Locke is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Silva throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Locke because Silva loaded up on that one.
Silva misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva controlling the pace for now.
Silva throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Silva misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Locke wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Silva.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Silva throws some wild stikes that Locke manages to avoid easily.
Silva throws some wild stikes that Locke manages to avoid easily.
Silva thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Silva thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Silva sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Silva lands a big shot there that rocks Locke but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
My spies in Island Hammers Fight Camp inform me that Silva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Silva with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Locke on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Locke tries to get out of the position.
Silva throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Locke because Silva loaded up on that one.
Silva looking to finish with strikes here! #T4#
Silva thowing shots but they're missing.
Silva misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Silva punching from mount but Locke doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Silva unloads with some shots from mount but Locke bucks and avoids them well.
Silva thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Silva working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Locke avoids a series of strikes thrown by Silva.
Silva with a couple of short strikes.
Silva misses with a head shot.
Silva throws some wild stikes that Locke manages to avoid easily.
Locke holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Silva tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Locke blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Silva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Silva dives in and grabs Locke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Locke pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Locke cracks Silva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Locke sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Edward Locke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Silva.
Locke throws out a leg kick but Silva moves out of range and Locke only half commits.
Silva tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Locke looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Silva trying to control the position here.
Locke tries to stand but Silva is controlling from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva has his hands on Locke's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Silva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Locke knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is pushing down on Locke's leg trying to pass to half guard. Locke is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Locke defending well though.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Locke keeps working.
Silva is taking a breather. Locke 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#
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Locke is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silva stalling.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alex Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Locke blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva. #T3#
Silva looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Locke is working away.
Silva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Locke defending well though.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Locke defending well though.
Locke avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Silva moves nicely into side control.
Silva throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Silva throws a strike aimed at the side of Locke's head but Locke avoids it well.#T4#
Silva working the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here as Silva stalls from top position.
Silva has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Locke!
Silva sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Silva throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Locke holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Silva tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The referee warns Locke that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Silva throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Locke is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Silva misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva shoots and misses
and Locke counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Locke counters with a nice body shot.
Silva throws a head kick but Locke moves out of range.
Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
Silva drives through with a takedown into Locke's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Silva trying to control but Locke is working from the bottom.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke looks to move to half guard but instead Silva has passed into mount! Damn!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva throwing strikes here but Locke is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #T1#
Silva controlling from mount.
Locke holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Silva tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Locke holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Silva tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Silva scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Locke?
Silva sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Silva misses with a head shot.
Silva throws some wild stikes that Locke manages to avoid easily.
Silva thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Silva there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Poor strikes thrown by Silva there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Silva throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Locke because Silva loaded up on that one.
Silva unloads with some shots from mount but Locke bucks and avoids them well.
Locke blocking the ground and pound.
Silva throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Silva throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB2#
Silva is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Locke has managed to escape the submission attempt.
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!
Silva throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Silva thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Silva scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T3#
Silva unloads with some shots from mount but Locke bucks and avoids them well.
Silva sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Locke is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action.
Silva cracks Locke with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Silva looking to finish with strikes here!
Silva thowing shots but they're missing.
Locke in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB2#
Silva is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Locke is surviving well by controlling Silva's body position as best he can.
Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Silva thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Silva thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The referee warns Locke that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Silva misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Silva scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Locke?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva punching from mount but Locke doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Locke avoids a series of strikes thrown by Silva.
Silva thowing shots but they're missing.
Silva looking to finish with strikes here!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Silva!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2019

#R1##TD#
Strife shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Studebaker controlling Strife's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Studebaker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Studebaker wants to stand and escape but Strife is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Studebaker pulls Strife in to control the position.
Strife might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Studebaker is trying to keep Strife in close.
Strife is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Studebaker is pulling down on Strife's head to control his posture.
Studebaker has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Poseidon MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T1#
Strife shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Studebaker as he avoids it easily.
Studebaker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strife as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Studebaker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Strife is trying to defend but Studebaker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Studebaker stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Studebaker lands with a punch from half guard.
Studebaker working over Strife with some ground and pound. Strife looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Studebaker controlling the action here.
Studebaker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Studebaker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Strife with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Studebaker is trying to work for a kimura but Strife is defending well.
Studebaker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Strife is staying active underneath Studebaker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strife on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Studebaker 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. #ROC2#
Strife is rocked!
Studebaker is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Strife is hurt! He's hurt bad - Studebaker fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Strife from any more punishment! Congratulations to Studebaker! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cliff Studebaker!

Event: Island Fights 15
Date: Nov 24, 2019

#R1#
Izquierdo lands the left hand.
Izquierdo scores with a jab to the body.
Strife shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Izquierdo counters with a nice body shot.
Izquierdo misses the shot to the body.
Strife looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Izquierdo is fending him off so far but Strife persists. Nope, Izquierdo circles away and we're back to standing.
Strife dives in for a single leg takedown but Izquierdo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lloyd Strife. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick by Strife misses
and Izquierdo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Strife thinking.
Izquierdo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Izquierdo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Strife is breathing heavily.
A left and a right from Izquierdo both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Lloyd Strife has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strife takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Izquierdo connects with a stiff jab that staggers Strife - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ivan Izquierdo!

Event: RRFC Challengers 17
Date: Nov 22, 2019

#R1#
Sykes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sykes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morales.
Morales throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Sykes counters with a takedown into side control. #SU#
Sykes decides to stand back up.
Sykes lands a two punch combo. #TD#
Sykes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Morales looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Sykes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Morales's legs.
Sykes lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Morales down.
Sykes works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Morales is trying to buck Sykes off.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
Morales taking punishment in the form of punches.
Morales bucks up and tries to throw Sykes off but instead Sykes has got his back!
Morales is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Sykes looking for the choke but no joy.
Sykes controls the position.#T2#
Morales is trying to stand back up.
Sykes misses with a punch to the head. #SUB#
Morales preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sykes.
Sykes tries to get the hooks in deep but Morales pushed the leg off. #T3#
Morales trying to get back to his feet but Sykes is in full control for now. #ES2#
Morales is trying to shake Sykes off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Sykes won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sykes.
Sykes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morales.#T4#
Sykes ducks under a wild hook from Morales.
Morales misses with a right hand #TD#
and Sykes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Morales! #ES2#
Morales sneaks out the side door and pushes Sykes away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Martin Morales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sykes is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sykes moves out of range as Morales strikes.
Sykes fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Morales misses.
Sykes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Morales misses.
Sykes slips a straight right by Morales.
Morales thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morales throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
so Sykes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Morales has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sykes has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Riley Sykes will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A slow jab from Morales misses its intended target.
Martin Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sykes shoots in but Morales avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morales throws a jab but it's blocked by Sykes.
Sykes throws a quick counter head kick but Morales was just out of range.
Morales misses with a hook.
Morales throws a right hand that misses
and Sykes counters with a nice uppercut.
Morales misses with a hook. Sykes ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Sykes.
A telegraphed right hand from Morales misses the target.
Morales swats away the attempt to clinch by Sykes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales lands a nice shot that snaps Sykes's head back.
Morales looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Morales slaps away a takedown attempt from Sykes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sykes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morales's waist but Morales gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sykes off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Sykes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Morales loads up on a big right hand but Sykes slips the punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sykes shoots in looking for a takedown but Morales manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sykes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab from Morales misses.
Morales throws a hook to the side of Sykes's head but Sykes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sykes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Morales.
Morales misses with a looping right.
Martin Morales seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morales misses with a looping left.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sykes.
Sykes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sykes needs to keep his hands up - Morales had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#
It looks like Riley Sykes has been cut.
Morales looks to land a right hand but Sykes moved out of range.
Morales fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sykes on the side of the head.
A big left from Morales misses.
Sykes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Morales connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sykes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morales might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Morales misses with a straight right.
Sykes throwing a counter right hand but Morales manages to avoid it.#T2#
Morales fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morales with a hook.#ROC2#
Sykes is rocked!
Sykes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morales.
Oh Sykes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morales throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sykes seems to have got his legs back now.
Morales swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sykes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morales.
Morales misses with an uppercut. Sykes saw that one coming.
Morales throws a lazy right hand but Sykes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morales stuffs the takedown attempt from Sykes. Sykes gets slowly back to his feet.
Sykes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morales.
It looked like Sykes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morales has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sykes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sykes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morales.
Sykes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morales throws out the jab. #T3#
Morales waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sykes.
The crowd cheers as Morales lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sykes doesn't seem phased though.
Morales throws a hook to the side of Sykes's head but Sykes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morales swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Morales misses the target. #TD#
Sykes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Morales!
Morales wants to get back to his feet.
Sykes is chipping away with strikes.
Sykes tries to move to mount but Morales blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
Sykes tries to advance to mount but Morales instead regains half guard.
Sykes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morales does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #ES2#
Morales has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sykes is on him like a limpet, forcing Morales back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Morales.
Morales lands with a right to the head.
Morales misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Morales showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Riley Sykes's cut.
That's time! Sykes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Morales loads up on a big right hand but Sykes slips the punch.
Morales throws the left hand but Sykes avoids the punch easily.
Sykes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morales loads up on a big right hand but Sykes slips the punch.
Morales loads up on a big right hand but Sykes slips the punch.
Sykes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morales's waist but Morales gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sykes off to one side. #TD#
Sykes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Morales's half guard.
Morales is trying to stand up here but Sykes is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morales knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #ES2#
Morales kicks off Sykes and gets to his feet. #T1#
Morales throws a hook but Sykes blocks it.
Morales looks to land a right hand but Sykes moved out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Sykes dives in and scores a takedown into Morales's guard.#ES2#
Morales manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morales.
Morales has a couple of punches blocked by Sykes.
Morales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morales swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morales throws a head punch that misses.
Morales has a couple of punches blocked by Sykes.
Morales scores with a shot to the side of Sykes's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morales fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morales misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Morales gets through Sykes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Morales lands a nice uppercut.
Sykes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Morales after a bit of a struggle.
Morales swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morales lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sykes backwards.
Morales misses with the head strike.
Morales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morales misses with the head strike.
Morales has a couple of punches blocked by Sykes.
Morales swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykes is trying to pull guard but Morales has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Sykes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Morales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morales misses with some punches.
Morales fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morales swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morales fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykes blocks an uppercut.
Sykes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Morales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morales misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morales.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morales.
Morales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sykes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sykes is trying to pull guard but Morales turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Morales lands a hook that snaps the head of Sykes backwards. #T4#
Morales gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sykes.
Morales pushes Sykes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Morales scores with a nice short uppercut.
Morales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morales dodges an elbow strike from Sykes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morales.
Morales has a couple of punches blocked by Sykes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sykes misses with a knee strike.
Sykes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Morales swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morales lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Morales comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morales 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Morales!

Event: RRFC Fight Night London
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1#
Milicic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Uematsu circles away quickly and effectively.
Uematsu with a poor takedown
and Milicic counters with a straight right hand.
Milicic misses with a series of wild punches.
Uematsu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Milicic tries to bum rush Uematsu with a series of wild strikes but Uematsu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Milicic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Milicic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Milicic throws a one two combo.
Uematsu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Milicic misses the target.
Uematsu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Milicic lands with a straight right. Uematsu didn't see that one coming.
Uematsu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Milicic counter with a right hand.
Darko Milicic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koichi Uematsu.#T1#
Milicic wants to clinch up but Uematsu keeps it at a distance.
Uematsu fails to land the takedown.
Uematsu wants to clinch up but Milicic keeps it at a distance.
Milicic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Milicic misses with a few strikes there.
Uematsu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Milicic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Uematsu throws a head kick that misses
and Uematsu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Milicic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uematsu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD2#
Milicic gets caught flat footed, as Uematsu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Milicic manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Uematsu looks winded!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Milicic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Milicic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Uematsu should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Uematsu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Milicic shoots for a takedown but Uematsu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Uematsu has a takedown stuffed.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Milicic! #KD#
Milicic lands a left and a right that send Uematsu crashing to the mat, dazed. Milicic thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Uematsu is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Koichi Uematsu has been cut.
Uematsu walks straight into a right hand from Milicic - that's dropped him! Milicic jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Uematsu from any more punishment! Uematsu complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Darko Milicic!
Darko Milicic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: S.A.F.O REGENERATION #1
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1#
Max has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Petrucci counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Petrucci has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Max uses from the top position.
Max with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Max scoring with punches to the head and body.
Max pushing down on Petrucci's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Petrucci wants to control but Max is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Max is looking for a kimura but Petrucci is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Max to get the leverage. #SUB#
Max wants to work for an arm triangle but Petrucci is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Petrucci tries to roll over but Max keeps him under control.
Max lands with a punch from half guard.
Max is taking a breather. Petrucci 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.#T1#
Petrucci flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Max winds up and cracks Petrucci with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Petrucci can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Max has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Petrucci defend it? Max steps over the head and cranks it - Petrucci is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Max!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mad Max!

Event: RRFC Challengers 16
Date: Nov 06, 2019

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cardoso is defended easily by Macedon.#TD2#
Cardoso fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Macedon sprawls well initially but Cardoso persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Cardoso is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Macedon is just riding it out for now. Cardoso eventually gives up the hold.
Macedon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macedon won't allow Cardoso to pass to mount. #T1#
Cardoso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cardoso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Macedon keeps working.
Cardoso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Macedon tries to roll over but Cardoso keeps him under control.
Cardoso is taking a breather. Macedon 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#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Macedon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cardoso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macedon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cardoso wants to control from the top but Macedon keeps moving.
Cardoso throws a big elbow that misses.
Macedon looking for a sweep. Not yet Macedon, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Macedon has Cardoso up against the cage in a clinch.
Cardoso jumps guard but Macedon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Cardoso tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Macedon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alexander Macedon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andres Cardoso.
Cardoso letting Macedon take a breather here.
Cardoso tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Macedon turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Macedon manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cardoso is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cardoso wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Macedon wants to control but Cardoso is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Macedon tries for a kimura but Cardoso is defending well.
Macedon is breathing heavily.#T4#
Macedon trying to control the position but Cardoso is working away.
Cardoso gets back to half guard.
Cardoso is staying active underneath Macedon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cardoso is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Macedon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Macedon's back!
Macedon grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Cardoso is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andres Cardoso will probably get the nod.
That's time! Macedon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Macedon takes a swing at Cardoso's ribcage but misses.
Cardoso is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Macedon drives through and clinches with Cardoso against the cage. #TD#
Macedon has clasped his hands together around Cardoso's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardoso is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Macedon is trying to control the action in half guard but Cardoso is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #ES2#
Cardoso makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Macedon misses with a straight right.
Cardoso darts in looking for a takedown but Macedon gets double underhooks and turns Cardoso into the cage.
Cardoso fails with a takedown attempt.
Cardoso is breathing heavily.
Macedon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cardoso throws a counter combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cardoso avoids the body shot from Macedon. #T1#
Cardoso shoots in looking for a takedown but Macedon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cardoso's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alexander Macedon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andres Cardoso.
Macedon scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Macedon clinches with his opponent.
Cardoso is looking for a takedown.
Macedon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Macedon has Cardoso pushed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Macedon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Macedon wants the takedown. Cardoso is fighting it off but Macedon persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cardoso's guard against the cage.
Cardoso trying to control the position. #T2#
Macedon advances position into side control!
Cardoso dodges the ground and pound from Macedon.
Macedon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cardoso keeps working.
Macedon working away.
Macedon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cardoso keeps working. #T3#
Cardoso wants to control but Macedon postures up.
Macedon wants to control but Cardoso is keeping him busy.
Macedon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cardoso is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cardoso is not content to let Macedon control the position.
Macedon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cardoso tries to bench press Macedon off him but Macedon keeps the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Macedon closes the distance and clinches.
Cardoso misses with an elbow over the top.
Macedon scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Macedon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Macedon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Macedon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cardoso looking to slow down the pace here.
Macedon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Macedon is stalling here.
Macedon seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Macedon dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Macedon moves into range and clinches up with Cardoso.
Macedon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cardoso up against the cage.
Macedon wants a takedown.
Cardoso trying to land knees to the body.
Cardoso tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Macedon smiles and moves away. #TD2#
Cardoso shoots in and gets a takedown into Macedon's guard.
Macedon wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cardoso manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Macedon wants to improve his position but Cardoso is controlling well. #T1#
Cardoso prevents Macedon from standing back up.
Macedon is not content to let Cardoso control the position.#SU2#
Cardoso postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Macedon to stand up.
Macedon throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Cardoso dives in and scores a takedown into Macedon's guard.
Cardoso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Cardoso trying to control but Macedon is working from the bottom.
Macedon is trying to keep Cardoso in close.
Macedon is trying to hold Cardoso in close to prevent damage but Cardoso has managed to pass into half guard. #T3#
Macedon trying to control from the bottom.
Cardoso is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Cardoso makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cardoso seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Cardoso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Macedon tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cardoso trying to stand up but can't free himself from Macedon's guard.
Cardoso scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cardoso shoots in for a takedown but Macedon shows good takedown defense.
Macedon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macedon with a jab.
Cardoso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andres Cardoso.
I think Cardoso has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: RRFC Challengers 15
Date: Oct 30, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Sykes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Aoki quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Aoki manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Sykes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aoki to the mat! Aoki manages to get full guard.
Sykes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sykes looking to sit in guard and control but Aoki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sykes wants to hit a switch here but Aoki passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sykes there!
Sykes wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T1#
Sykes tries to lock up and control but Aoki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sykes has given up his back here.
You can see the frustration on Sykes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Aoki trying to control.
Sykes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Aoki trying to control momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sykes trying to control but not successfully.
Sykes tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
Sykes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3##SU#
Aoki has Sykes's back but decides to stand back up... Obviously he fancies his chances in the standup department!
Aoki misses with a head kick.
Aoki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sykes.
Sykes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sykes looks winded!
Aoki lands a head kick. Sykes smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like Riley Sykes has been cut.
Aoki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aoki misses with a head kick.
Sykes tries to land a leg kick but Aoki saw it coming and moves away. #CL2#
Sykes rushes Aoki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Sykes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Nice sprawl there from Aoki as Sykes shoots in.
Takeshi Aoki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick from Aoki lands but Sykes takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aoki throws a head kick that misses.
Aoki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aoki lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC#
Sykes is rocked!
Aoki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aoki throws a sloppy head kick and Sykes moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Aoki tries to sprawl but Sykes drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Aoki manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sykes blocks a head kick by Aoki.
Aoki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Aoki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aoki lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Aoki blocks a head kick by Sykes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Aoki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Riley Sykes's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Aoki throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Sykes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Aoki is refusing to be controlled, as Sykes sits in half guard.
Sykes trying to control from Aoki's half guard. Aoki has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykes throws an elbow that misses. Aoki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sykes's guard. Nice move by Aoki!#REVR#
Sykes wants to hit a switch here but Aoki passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sykes there!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sykes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sykes is breathing heavily.#T1#
Sykes is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SU#
Aoki stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Aoki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sykes.#TD2#
Aoki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sykes to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Aoki has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sykes is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2#
Sykes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aoki walks away with a smile on his face. Sykes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A solid body kick from Aoki.
A head kick misses from Aoki.
Aoki lands a head kick. Sykes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki thows a body kick. Sykes tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Aoki tries a head kick but it misses.
Aoki throws a head kick but Sykes moves out of range.
Aoki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aoki connects with an inside leg kick.
Aoki lands with a slapping head kick. #T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Aoki. Sykes shrugs it off though.
Aoki throws a head kick but Sykes moves out of range.
Aoki scores with a head kick. Sykes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Aoki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sykes can do to turn this around?
Aoki throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sykes's head.
Sykes is looking to clinch.
Aoki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Takeshi Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sykes takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #TD2#
Sykes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Aoki on his heels. He'll look to pass Aoki's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Aoki scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sykes takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T4#
A head kick misses from Aoki. #CL2#
Sykes has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Aoki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aoki blocking some punches.
Aoki is pressed up against the cage. Sykes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aoki down to the mat. Aoki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Takeshi Aoki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riley Sykes.
Aoki scores with a head kick. Sykes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Aoki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Aoki.
Sykes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Takeshi Aoki is winning the standup battle so far.
Aoki throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Sykes counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Aoki sneaks out the side door and pushes Sykes away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Aoki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Riley Sykes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aoki.
Aoki lands with a kick to the temple. Sykes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD2#
Sykes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Aoki is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
I was talking to Aoki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykes trying to land knees to the body.
Come on Sykes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Aoki is trying to break free.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sykes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T1#
Aoki prevents the takedown attempt.
Sykes looking for a takedown.
Takeshi Aoki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riley Sykes.#BC#
Aoki breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Aoki.
Aoki throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sykes's head.
That kick from Aoki tenderised Sykes's leg. Sykes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aoki, right into the meat.
Aoki throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
Aoki lands with a kick to the temple. Sykes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sykes has a takedown stuffed.
Sykes just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAoki.
Riley Sykes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sykes blocks a head kick by Aoki.
That kick from Aoki tenderised Sykes's leg. Sykes is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick by Aoki misses #TD2#
and Sykes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Aoki won't be happy with that. #ES#
Aoki explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sykes fails to land the takedown.
Sykes on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sykes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sykes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aoki sprawls well. Aoki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sykes gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Aoki scores with a head kick.
A lazy body kick from Aoki #TD2#
and Sykes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Aoki is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Aoki managing to block the knees to the body from Sykes.
Aoki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sykes is trying to pull guard but Aoki has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Aoki avoiding damage as Sykes throws knees to the body.
Aoki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sykes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aoki's efforts to push away.
Aoki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Sykes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sykes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Aoki.
Sykes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Aoki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sykes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Aoki - the referee stops the clock and Sykes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Aoki. Sykes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Riley Sykes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takeshi Aoki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aoki scores with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Aoki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aoki, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Aoki!
A very excited looking Takeshi Aoki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RRFC Fight Night 9
Date: Oct 27, 2019

#R1#
Uematsu has his takedown stuffed
and Vidal counters with a right hand to the body.
Vidal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#KD#
Vidal throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Uematsu tumbling to the canvas!#CUT#
It looks like Koichi Uematsu has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Vidal thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Uematsu has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vidal has passed into side control.
Uematsu looks winded!#SUB#
Vidal has hold of Uematsu's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Uematsu tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Vidal cranks the arm and Uematsu screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Uematsu, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jorge Vidal!
A relieved looking Jorge Vidal 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: RRFC Challengers 14
Date: Oct 23, 2019

#R1#
No joy there for Baker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baker stalks Cardoso and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cardoso's face. Cardoso staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#
It looks like Andres Cardoso has been cut.
Baker throws a head kick that misses.
Baker connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Cardoso is rocked!
Cardoso throws a leg kick but Baker moved away.
Baker misses with a two punch combination.
Cardoso is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Baker throws a leg kick but Cardoso sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Baker connects with a jab.
Cardoso is still on wobbly legs! Can Baker finish him?
Cardoso throws a hook to the side of Baker's head but Baker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cardoso with the counter takedown but Baker avoids it easily.
Cardoso seems to have recovered his senses.
Baker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Baker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cardoso to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cardoso throwing strikes from guard but Baker blocks nicely. #T1#
Cardoso sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cardoso pushes down on Baker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cardoso is looking to advance position but Baker won't allow it. #SUB2#
Cardoso is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Cardoso winds up and cracks Baker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cardoso is controlling the pace.
Cardoso's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Baker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Cardoso is taking a breather. Baker 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.
Cardoso is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardoso stalling.
Cardoso is looking to advance position but Baker won't allow it.
Cardoso not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cardoso scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Baker pushes Cardoso off, looking to escape but Cardoso dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Baker is forced to tap! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andres Cardoso!
After the fight, Andres Cardoso was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: S.A.F.O FIGHT #1
Date: Oct 15, 2019

#R1##CL#
Petrucci clinches up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Petrucci as the two fighters clinch.
Petrucci is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bang to keep the fight standing.
Petrucci avoiding damage.
Petrucci tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Petrucci using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Petrucci jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bang walks away with a smile on his face. Petrucci gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Petrucci. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Petrucci clinches up with Bang and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Petrucci smiles and moves away.
Petrucci shoots in but no luck this time.
Petrucci wants to clinch.#T1##TD2#
Bang feints and as Petrucci raises his hands in defense, Bang changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bang showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU2#
Bang gets to his feet - Petrucci follows without any prompting.
Petrucci throws a combination. Bang tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Petrucci changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bang tries to avoid it but Petrucci manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bang to the ground. Bang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bang fails with the takedown
and Petrucci counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Bang misses with a body kick.
Bang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bang throws a series of punches but Petrucci moves out of range.
Petrucci fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Petrucci doesn't manage to clinch there - Bang circles away.
Bang unleashes a big counter combination but Petrucci bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Petrucci looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bang is fending him off so far but Petrucci persists. Nope, Bang circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrucci is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrucci tries to clinch up but Bang circles away and keeps his distance.
Bang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bang tries for a takedown but Petrucci sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Bang misses.
Petrucci could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bang misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Petrucci fails in his attempt to clinch.
Petrucci throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bang is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Petrucci gets caught flat footed, as Bang shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Petrucci throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bang postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Petrucci has momentary wrist control but Bang slips an elbow through the middle.
Bang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Bang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bang postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bang with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Bang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Izzy Bang 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#
Bang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
Bang closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Petrucci quickly recovers to half guard.
Petrucci taking some punishment here, with Bang in his half guard.
Bang is trying to control. Petrucci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bang is nestled in close to Petrucci, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SU2#
Bang decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
Bang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Petrucci can't do much from the bottom here.
Izzy Bang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Check out the look on Bang's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've been informed that Bang has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bang working the ground and pound.
Petrucci knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bang on the ground.#T1#
Bang wants to control but Petrucci is keeping him busy.
Bang looks up at the clock and then as Petrucci takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bang smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bang creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bang trying to control the position but Petrucci is working away.
Petrucci stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Bang trying to control the position but Petrucci is working away.
Bang controlling the position.
Bang in side control lands a decent elbow. #T2##SU2#
Bang stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Bang drives through with a takedown into Petrucci's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bang lands a couple of digs.
Bang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Petrucci on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Petrucci tries to get out of the position.
Bang content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Petrucci being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Bang lands a couple of elbows.
Bang scoring with some ground and pound.
Bang slips nicely into half guard.
Bang lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bang lands a nice short elbow.
Bang controlling the action here.#T4#
Bang looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bang winds up and cracks Petrucci with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Izzy Bang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Bang manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Petrucci on his heels. He'll look to pass Petrucci's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Petrucci working for submissions but it's allowed Bang to get to half guard.
Bang looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Petrucci with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Bang there.
Nice strikes from Bang there.
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. Bang connects with a nice short shot to Petrucci's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Bang.
Petrucci has a hand on Bang's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bang takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Bang unloading with bombs!
Bang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Bang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
BOOM! Bang connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bang pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC2#
Petrucci is rocked!
Bang punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oh Petrucci is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Bang working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Petrucci seems to have got his legs back now.
Bang postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Petrucci bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Bang and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Izzy Bang!

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