Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2021

#R1#
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Fjera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGuire is fending him off so far but Fjera persists. Nope, McGuire circles away and we're back to standing.
McGuire walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fjera.
Fjera moves forwards but McGuire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fjera misses with a body kick.
Fjera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGuire scores with a nice right hand.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fjera's sensitive parts.
Fjera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
McGuire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Fjera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fjera takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fjera. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGuire throws a body punch but Fjera moves out of range.
McGuire moves in looking to clinch but Fjera pushes him off.
McGuire darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire cracks Fjera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fjera looks for the body kick but McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Fjera finds it's target.#CUT2#It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
McGuire punishes Fjera's body with a nice straight punch.
Fjera throws a wild body kick that McGuire sees coming a mile off.
Fjera is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. McGuire Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Fjera is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). James McGuire!
James McGuire very nearly forgot to thank Velocity Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Jodi Joe Fjera spoke after the fight, saying 'Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2021

#R1#
Mongol shoots for a takedown but Fjera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Fjera wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mongol with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Fjera counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fjera.
Fjera lands a left hand.
Mongol tries to pull guard but Fjera holds him up against the cage and eventually Mongol drops back down to his feet.
Jodi Joe Fjera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Loki Mongol.#BC#
Fjera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Mongol is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fjera's half guard.
Mongol prevents Fjera from standing back up. #SUB2#
Mongol is trying to work for a kimura but Fjera is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mongol in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Fjera tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Mongol!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Loki Mongol!
An out of breath Loki Mongol thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jodi Joe Fjera spoke after the fight, saying 'Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2021

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Trambai as Fjera shoots in.
Fjera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trambai tries to clinch up
and Fjera counters with a straight right hand.
Trambai lands a nice shot to the body.
Trambai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Trambai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fjera throws out the jab.
Jodi Joe Fjera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trambai misses with a few strikes there.
Trambai backing away here, and Fjera unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Trambai tries to move into range but Fjera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fjera.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fjera takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Trambai scores with a hook to the body. Fjera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Trambai keeps the fight on the outside.
Trambai blocks a leg kick.
Fjera walks into a left hand.
Fjera tries for a takedown but Trambai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Trambai misses with a two punch combination.
Trambai connects with a leg kick.
Trambai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fjera's head.
Trambai throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Trambai.
Trambai defending well as Fjera loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Trambai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Trambai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fjera shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A combination from Trambai does no damage.
Fjera walks into a jab.#TD2#
Trambai gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fjera to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Trambai has his feet on Fjera's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trambai scores with a decent looking hook.
Trambai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fjera to score with a decent uppercut.
Trambai misses with a series of wild punches.
Trambai throws a body shot but no joy.
Trambai throws a shot from downtown. Fjera moves away and avoids it.
Trambai slips under a jab from Fjera.#TD2#
Fjera shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Trambai napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fjera trying to control the position but Trambai is working away.
Fjera tries to advance to mount but can't.
Trambai is not content to let Fjera control the position. #T3#
Trambai wants to control but Fjera postures up.
Trambai is not content to let Fjera control the position.
Trambai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fjera is looking to take a break and control but Trambai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fjera working away.#SUB2#
Fjera is trying to get an arm triangle but Trambai is defending well.
Fjera trying to control the position but Trambai is working away.
Trambai is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some wild striking there from Trambai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sambo Trambai 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#
Fjera cracks a nice hook into Trambai's ribs.
Trambai throws a right hand that Fjera ducks under and follows up with a left that Fjera also avoids with ease.
Fjera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trambai avoids it really well and circles away.
Trambai lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fjera tries to clinch up.
Fjera tries to clinch there but Trambai circles away.
A big right from Trambai misses.
Trambai scores with a hook to the body. Fjera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Trambai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fjera's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sambo Trambai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trambai lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Trambai.
Fjera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trambai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trambai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fjera momentarily.
Fjera tests Trambai's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Trambai.
A head kick misses from Trambai.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fjera.
Fjera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trambai throws out the jab.
Fjera is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Trambai looks to land a left hand but Fjera moved out of range nicely.
Fjera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fjera misses with a body shot
letting Trambai counter with a right hand.
Trambai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fjera turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fjera looks for a takedown but Trambai sprawls well.
Fjera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Fjera clinches with his opponent. #T2#
Trambai blocks an uppercut.
Trambai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trambai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trambai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fjera struggles to land a body shot inside as Trambai controls his hands.
Fjera has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Trambai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sambo Trambai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jodi Joe Fjera.
Trambai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trambai taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Trambai lands a nice uppercut.
Fjera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Trambai smiles and moves away.
Fjera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Trambai circles away.
Sambo Trambai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fjera stalks Trambai and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Trambai's face. Trambai staggers backwards, shaken.
Trambai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fjera.
The fighters circle momentarily. Trambai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Trambai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters circling a little - Trambai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3#
Trambai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fjera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donk. Fjera catches Trambai right on the button with a cross.
Trambai dips to his left and cracks Fjera with an uppercut!#KD#
Trambai lands a left and a right that send Fjera crashing to the mat, dazed. Trambai thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Fjera is rocked!
Trambai grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Fjera takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Trambai cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sambo Trambai!
Sambo Trambai thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Jodi Joe Fjera had this to say: 'Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2020

#R1#
Dominatrix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fjera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fjera tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dominatrix manages to circle out of the way.
Dominatrix tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fjera swivels and escapes.
Dominatrix throws a right and a left that Fjera avoids nicely.
Dominatrix changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fjera tries to avoid it but Dominatrix manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fjera to the ground. Fjera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fjera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Fjera closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dominatrix did well to prevent Fjera getting side control.
Fjera stops Dominatrix from getting back to his feet.
Fjera trying to control the action but Dominatrix is working from the bottom.
Dominatrix tries to roll over but Fjera keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera stalling.
Dominatrix looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Fjera working the head and body with strikes. #SU#
Fjera escapes and gets back to his feet.
Dominatrix misses with a looping left.
Fjera with a nice cross.#CUT#
It looks like Rastaphan Dominatrix has been cut.
Fjera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fjera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Fjera darts in and clinches Dominatrix up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dominatrix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fjera backwards. #BC#
Fjera breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Fjera clinches up with Dominatrix and pushes him back against the cage.
Fjera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fjera lands a right hand.
Dominatrix is trying to break the clinch but Fjera is controlling him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
Dominatrix wants to break free but Fjera has control. #BC2#
Dominatrix breaks the clinch.
Dominatrix cracks Fjera with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dominatrix looks to throw the jab but Fjera is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Fjera misses the target.#CL2#
Dominatrix clinches up with Fjera and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dominatrix.
Dominatrix misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Fjera. #BC#
Fjera breaks the clinch.
Dominatrix is looking to clinch.
Fjera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fjera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dominatrix.
A shot to the body from Dominatrix misses
enabling Fjera to counter with a crisp jab.
Dominatrix misses with a double jab. #TD#
Fjera shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fjera was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dominatrix manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Fjera is trying is best to control the position here.
Dominatrix is pressing down on Fjera's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fjera is holding on for now.
Fjera slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fjera looking for a sweep. Not yet Fjera, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fjera is on top in guard. #REVR#
Dominatrix manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fjera manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Fjera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fjera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dominatrix wants to control from the top but Fjera keeps moving. #T4#
Fjera tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Dominatrix avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dominatrix trying to control but Fjera is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fjera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dominatrix defends well.
Dominatrix wants to get up but he can't break Fjera's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dominatrix advances to half guard.
Dominatrix trying to control from half guard but Fjera is working away.
Fjera is trying to get back to full guard.
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 Jodi Joe Fjera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rastaphan Dominatrix's cut.
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#
Dominatrix scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Dominatrix.
Dominatrix throws a nice looking combination but Fjera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fjera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dominatrix.
Fjera connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dominatrix's hands.
Dominatrix throws the left hand but Fjera avoids the punch easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fjera!
A nice inside leg kick there by Fjera. That's going to slow Dominatrix down. #CL#
Fjera instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Dominatrix breaks the clinch.
Fjera cracks Dominatrix with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Fjera.
Jodi Joe Fjera is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Fjera shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dominatrix napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU#
Fjera has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dominatrix throws an off balance right hand
and Fjera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dominatrix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fjera.
Fjera tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dominatrix manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Dominatrix doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Fjera counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fjera. #TD#
Fjera jumps guard.
Dominatrix must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fjera looking to control.
Dominatrix trying to control the position from guard on top but Fjera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominatrix stands and throws Fjera's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dominatrix is looking to take a break and control but Fjera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fjera prevents Dominatrix from improving position.
Dominatrix is looking to take a break and control but Fjera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Dominatrix tries to stand but Fjera is controlling his head.
Fjera is looking for a sweep.
Fjera is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dominatrix off and has taken his back!
Dominatrix rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SU#
Fjera stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Dominatrix to get to his feet.
Fjera's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dominatrix under the eye.
Dominatrix misses with a shot to the body
and Fjera counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
That has opened up Rastaphan Dominatrix's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fjera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD2#
Dominatrix closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fjera wants to improve his position but Dominatrix is controlling well. #T3#
Fjera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fjera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fjera is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Dominatrix looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fjera wants to control from the top but Dominatrix keeps moving.
Fjera advances to half guard.
Fjera drops an elbow to the side of Dominatrix's head. #T4#
Dominatrix is trying to control but can't.
Jodi Joe Fjera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dominatrix gets back to full guard.
Fjera stopping the sweep attempt from Dominatrix.#SU#
Fjera decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dominatrix, up you get!
Fjera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dominatrix sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fjera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice body punch from Fjera.
Fjera lands with a nice body punch.
Dominatrix is breathing heavily.
Dominatrix misses with a body shot.
Dominatrix circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fjera cracks Dominatrix with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dominatrix misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fjera counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dominatrix's knee momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fjera.
Fjera cracks the inside of Dominatrix's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jodi Joe Fjera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rastaphan Dominatrix's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fjera connects with a body shot.
Fjera lunges at Dominatrix with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dominatrix's hand.
Fjera doesn't manage to clinch there - Dominatrix circles away.
Fjera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dominatrix shoots in but no luck this time. #KD#
Fjera drops Dominatrix with a beautiful combination! Dominatrix stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fjera is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Dominatrix is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Rastaphan Dominatrix's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dominatrix misses with a body shot.
It looked like Fjera wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dominatrix is still on wobbly legs! Can Fjera finish him?
Nice straight punches there by Dominatrix. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dominatrix.#TD#
Fjera looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dominatrix!#SUB#
Fjera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dominatrix seems to have recovered his senses.
Dominatrix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fjera working away.#T1##SU#
Fjera decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dominatrix to his feet.
Dominatrix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fjera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dominatrix at a distance.
Fjera works over Dominatrix's head and body with a nice combination.
Fjera scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#
Rastaphan Dominatrix's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Rastaphan Dominatrix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fjera scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL#
Fjera pushes Dominatrix up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fjera. #TD#
Fjera jumps guard and drags Dominatrix to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fjera has his hands on Dominatrix's head, controlling the position.
Fjera is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2##SUB#
Fjera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dominatrix gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dominatrix wants to stand but Fjera is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fjera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dominatrix tries to free his leg and advance position but Fjera is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Fjera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dominatrix defends it easily.
Fjera keeping moving, preventing Dominatrix from controlling successfully. #T3#
Dominatrix prevents Fjera from getting back to his feet.
Fjera is trying to keep Dominatrix in close. #SUB#
Fjera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Fjera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dominatrix is aware though and is defending well.
Rastaphan Dominatrix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dominatrix pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fjera is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Dominatrix drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fjera manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dominatrix has Fjera in his guard.#REVR#
Dominatrix looking to control. #T4#
Fjera wants to pass the guard but Dominatrix is keeping the position.
Fjera trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominatrix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominatrix tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fjera wants to control from the top but Dominatrix keeps moving.
Jodi Joe Fjera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fjera tries to free his leg and advance position but Dominatrix is retaining full guard.
Fjera trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominatrix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jodi Joe Fjera!
Jodi Joe Fjera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: XF Brawl 5
Date: Oct 29, 2019

#R1#
Good leg kick by Diaz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fjera bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diaz's head.
Fjera looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Fjera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Fjera misses with a wild combination.
Diaz throws a series of strikes that have Fjera backpedaling.
Diaz throws a push kick but Fjera slaps the foot to one side.
Diaz tries to land a front kick but Fjera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD2#
Fjera decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Diaz manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fjera is trying to pull guard but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Fjera goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Diaz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fjera uses from the top position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fjera working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Diaz is wriggling around but Fjera manages to pass to half guard. #T1#
Diaz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #ES#
Diaz pushes Fjera off and gets back to his feet.
Diaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fjera lands a front kick.
Fjera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joey Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jodi Joe Fjera.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fjera.
Fjera throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz lands a really nice looking cross but Fjera seems unphased.
Fjera misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Fjera throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Diaz enables Fjera to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Diaz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Diaz is working an open guard so Fjera takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Diaz moves out of range as Fjera throws a body kick.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Fjera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Joey Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fjera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Fjera.
Diaz lands a head kick!
Diaz cracks Fjera with a good jab.
Diaz lands with a slapping head kick.
Fjera lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fjera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz throws a big counter combination but Fjera scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fjera has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz tries to land a front kick but Fjera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Fjera pushes Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Fjera slows down the pace here. #T3#
Diaz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
Fjera is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fjera misses with the head strike.
Fjera has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diaz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fjera manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fjera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Fjera misses.
Fjera connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fjera looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Fjera misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fjera throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diaz. That's going to slow Fjera down. #T4#
Fjera misses with a looping right.
Fjera missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fjera throws the kick towards the body but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Fjera counters with a nice uppercut.
Fjera throws a head kick that misses.
Fjera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diaz avoids it really well and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Fjera moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fjera throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Fjera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fjera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fjera gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fjera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fjera somewhat.
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 Joey Diaz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz cracks a nice hook into Fjera's ribs.
Diaz connects with an inside leg kick.
Diaz works over Fjera's head and body with a nice combination.
Fjera lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diaz moves out of range of the leg kick from Fjera.
Fjera throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fjera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fjera misses with a body shot.
Diaz lands a nice looking body kick.
Diaz lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fjera at a distance.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fjera misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fjera. #T1#
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick.
Diaz cracks the inside of Fjera's front leg.
Diaz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fjera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side.
Fjera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Diaz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fjera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
A slow jab from Fjera misses its intended target.
Diaz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fjera's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fjera throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diaz's head.
Diaz throws a right hand that Fjera ducks under and follows up with a left that Fjera also avoids with ease.#T2#
Diaz throws a leg kick which misses Fjera's front leg but catches the back leg as Fjera tries to avoid it.
Fjera takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Diaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fjera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diaz but Diaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fjera checks a low kick from Diaz.#CL2#
Fjera takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fjera throws a leg kick
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joey Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz slips under a jab from Fjera.
Diaz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fjera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz lands a two punch combo.
Fjera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice combination there by Diaz. #T3#
Fjera shoots in but no luck this time.
Joey Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jodi Joe Fjera.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz cracks Fjera with a good jab.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Fjera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fjera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fjera throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
A nice combination there by Diaz.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Fjera avoids it well.
Diaz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fjera's calf.
Donk. Diaz catches Fjera right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fjera misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Fjera tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz blocks a leg kick.
Diaz scores with a jab. Fjera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fjera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fjera can do to turn this around?
Fjera looks to clinch
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fjera scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fjera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diaz. That's going to slow Fjera down.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Diaz as he checks the leg kick.
Fjera looks to land a body kick but Diaz moved away.
Diaz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fjera's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Diaz dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fjera throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz defending well as Fjera loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diaz duly obliges.
Diaz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fjera misses with the combination.
Diaz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Diaz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC#
Fjera is rocked!
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fjera is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fjera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Fjera seems to have recovered his senses.
Diaz lands a front kick.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Fjera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fjera misses with a low kick.
Fjera lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Fjera misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diaz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diaz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fjera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fjera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fjera tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Fjera's head back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diaz.
Fjera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diaz motions for Fjera to come forward. Diaz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Joey Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fjera lands with an overhand left.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fjera shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fjera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diaz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fjera swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diaz counters with a nice kick to the body. #T2#
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Fjera looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fjera tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz moves out of range as Fjera throws a body kick.
It looked like Diaz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fjera.
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fjera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a left and a right that stings Fjera.
Joey Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jodi Joe Fjera.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diaz, right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diaz.
Diaz throws a head kick but Fjera moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diaz.
Fjera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diaz throws a low kick but Fjera avoids it.
Fjera shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fjera takes one to the side of the head.
Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from Fjera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Fjera misses with a body kick.
Fjera throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fjera checks it well.
Fjera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
Fjera looks to land a body kick but Diaz moved away.
Diaz cracks Fjera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diaz tries to land a front kick but Fjera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fjera scores with the left hand. Diaz knows he should have avoided that one.
Diaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Fjera misses with a hook
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
You can see that Fjera has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Fjera throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fjera is out of range. #T4#
Fjera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fjera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diaz momentarily.
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!
Fjera shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fjera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diaz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diaz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Diaz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fjera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diaz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jodi Joe Fjera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fjera has time to react.
Diaz tries a low kick but Fjera avoids it.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Fjera moved away.
Diaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fjera.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fjera.
Diaz cracks Fjera with an open hand slap.
Joey Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fjera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diaz, 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Diaz!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Joey Diaz made sure he mentioned Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: XF 35
Date: Sep 27, 2019

#R1#
Fjera throws a wild body kick that Montana sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Fjera gets tackled into the cage by Montana. Montana maintains the clinch.
Fjera drops down looking for an ankle pick but Montana pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Montana moves into range and clinches up with Fjera.
Montana looking to stall.
Montana looking to slow down the pace here.
Montana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fjera backwards.
We've been hearing reports that Montana has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fjera is trying to break the clinch but Montana is controlling him.
Montana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Montana is pressed up against the cage. Fjera has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Montana down to the mat. Montana avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fjera is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Montana pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Coke Montana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jodi Joe Fjera.
Fjera lands a body punch.
Montana lands an elbow that stopped Fjera in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Jodi Joe Fjera has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montana. #T1##TD2#
Fjera tightens his grip and picks Montana up, before dumping him to the ground. Montana manages to land in guard.
Fjera controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fjera advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Fjera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fjera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Montana keeps working. #T2##SUB2#
Fjera looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Fjera is working to tighten his grip on Montana's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Montana has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Fjera is really squeezing tight and eventually Montana passes out! Fjera breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jodi Joe Fjera!
Jodi Joe Fjera thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: XF 29
Date: Sep 06, 2019

#R1#
A head kick misses from Dux.
Dux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dux has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux lands a nice hook to Fjera's body. Fjera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That kick from Fjera tenderised Dux's leg. Dux is trying to keep his angry face on.
A punch combination from Dux misses.
Fjera moves out of range of the body kick.#TD2#
Fjera manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dux on his heels. He'll look to pass Dux's guard now, I'm sure.
Fjera wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Fjera looking to pass the guard.
Fjera 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Fjera from controlling successfully. #T1##SU2#
Fjera decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The fighters circling - Dux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fjera.
A punch combination from Dux misses.
Fjera scores with a nice body kick.
Dux fails to land with a series of punches.
Fjera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fjera tries a low kick but Dux avoids it.#T2##CL2#
Fjera pushes Dux up against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dux.#BC2#
Fjera breaks the clinch.
Frank Dux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fjera throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Fjera does no damage.
Fjera throws a series of strikes that have Dux backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fjera tries a head kick but it misses.
Fjera throws the kick towards the body but Dux avoids it.
Dux looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dux misses with a straight left.
Fjera connects with the punch.
Fjera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dux.
Nice uppercut there from Dux.
Fjera loads up on a big right hand but Dux slips the punch.
Fjera shoots in looking for a takedown. Dux tries to sprawl out of it but Fjera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dux manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Fjera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dux connects with a body shot.
Fjera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dux thuds his right hand into Fjera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fjera throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dux throws a head kick that half lands.
Dux throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fjera.#TD2#
Dux gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fjera to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fjera wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Fjera engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Fjera looking to pass the guard.
Fjera stopping the sweep attempt from Dux.
Dux controls Fjera momentarily but Fjera frees himself.
Fjera looking to pass the guard.
Fjera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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 Frank Dux will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Fjera misses with an uppercut.
Dux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frank Dux is winning the standup battle so far.
Dux lands the left hand.
Dux tries a head kick but it misses.
Dux lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fjera moves out of range of the leg kick from Dux.
Dux misses with an uppercut
enabling Fjera to counter with a crisp jab.
Dux takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Frank Dux has been cut.
Fjera goes for a double leg but Dux avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dux continues to drive forward.
Dux appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A punch combination from Dux misses.
Fjera looks to land a right hand but Dux moved out of range.
Fjera looks to score with a jab to the body but Dux is just out of range.
A big right from Fjera misses.
Dux tries a head kick but it misses.
Dux throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dux. Fjera shrugs it off though.
Fjera goes for a double leg but Dux avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dux continues to drive forward.
An inside leg kick lands from Dux. #T1#
Dux misses with a head kick.
Fjera is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jodi Joe Fjera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dux scores with a leg kick.
Dux misses with a leg kick.
Fjera follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dux looks to score with a jab to the body but Fjera is just out of range.
Fjera throws a series of punches but Dux avoids them all with ease.
Fjera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dux checks a leg kick.
Fjera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dux misses with a body kick.
Fjera avoids the body shot from Dux.
Dux tries to bum rush Fjera with a series of wild strikes but Fjera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fjera.
Dux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fjera throws out the jab.
Dux takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice straight punches there by Dux. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dux.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dux listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dux misses with a shot to the body
and Fjera makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Dux. That snapped Fjera's head back.
Fjera throws a body kick that misses.
Dux throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dux scores with a nice strike.
Fjera throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dux looks to land a left hand but Fjera moved out of range nicely.
Fjera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dux as he jumps to the side.
Frank Dux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jodi Joe Fjera.
Dux throws a lazy body kick
and Fjera counters with a thumping low kick.
Dux getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fjera.
Fjera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Dux fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fjera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fjera misses with an uppercut. Dux saw that one coming.
Dux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dux checks the leg kick.
Dux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fjera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dux sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fjera somewhat.
Dux throws a head kick but Fjera moves out of range.
Fjera catches Dux with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dux lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Fjera does no damage.
Fjera looks to land a left hand but Dux moved out of range nicely.
Fjera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A combination from Dux does no damage. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fjera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dux lands with a hook. Fjera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dux throws a head kick but Fjera moves out of range.
It seemed like Fjera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Fjera responds with a good body kick, but Dux manages to step out the way in time.
Fjera throws a jab but it's blocked by Dux.
Dux misses with a kick to the body
and Fjera counters with a straight right hand.
A cross from Dux lands.
Dux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fjera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dux throws a head kick that misses.
Fjera looks to land a right hand but Dux moved out of range.
Fjera misses with a wild body shot.
Dux thinks about countering with a head kick.
Fjera missing with a left hand there. Dux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fjera. Dux shrugs it off though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice sprawl there from Dux as Fjera shoots in.
Fjera misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Dux misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Dux's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Fjera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Dux.
Fjera throws an overhand right that lands on Dux's shoulder, as Dux tries to avoid the shot.
Fjera misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fjera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dux moves out of range as Fjera throws a body kick.
Dux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fjera drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dux defends it well.
Dux lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fjera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dux lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fjera backs up against the cage.
Dux connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fjera momentarily.
Fjera fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dux throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fjera scores with a three punch combo!
Fjera scores with a nice right hand.
A head kick misses from Dux.
Fjera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Dux swinging wildly here.
A countering left hand to the body from Fjera misses.
Dux avoids a kick to the body.
Dux throwing a counter right hand but Fjera manages to avoid it.
Fjera throws a leg kick but Dux sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fjera.
Fjera pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A quick step to the side and Dux tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fjera or perhaps it was just good defense by Dux, which made it look bad.
A head kick by Dux misses
and Fjera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Fjera's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dux throws a sloppy head kick and Fjera moves out of range easily.
Fjera pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fjera scores with a hook.
Dux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fjera at a distance.
Fjera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
A left lands for Dux.
Dux takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fjera misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Dux does it's job there.
Fjera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dux.
Dux misses the jab.
Fjera avoids the body shot from Dux.
Dux connects with a crisp jab.
Dux throws a sloppy head kick
and Fjera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fjera scores with a jab to the head.
Dux stuns Fjera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Fjera has Dux up against the cage in a clinch.
Dux misses with a knee strike. #T3##TD2#
Fjera has Dux pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Fjera pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dux tumbling to the mat - Fjera dives into Dux's guard.
Dux wants to stand but Fjera is controlling the position.
Fjera engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fjera's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4##SU2#
Fjera gets to his feet. Dux looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fjera lands with a straight right. Dux didn't see that one coming.
Dux throws a nice head kick! #TD2#
Fjera scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Dux has one foot on Fjera's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fjera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frank Dux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jodi Joe Fjera.
Dux keeps Fjera at a distance using the push kick. #TD2#
Fjera drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dux wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Fjera manages to pass to side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#REVR#
Fjera wants to control but Dux is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Frank Dux did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Frank Dux's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Dux throws a body punch but Fjera moves out of range.
Dux misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dux lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dux.
A telegraphed right hand from Dux misses the target.
Fjera throws a body kick that misses
and Dux counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fjera is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fjera moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fjera throws a hook but Dux blocks it.
Dux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fjera counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dux throws a body punch but Fjera moves out of range.
Fjera throws a jab but it's blocked by Dux.
Fjera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fjera on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dux lands with a good body shot.
Fjera misses with a combination
and Dux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fjera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Dux is looking to chop away at Fjera's legs.
Fjera looks to score with a jab to the body but Dux is just out of range.
Dux scores with a head kick. Fjera tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fjera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fjera.
Dux scores with a nice head shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Dux finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fjera tries to land a front kick but Dux steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A shot to the liver by Dux. Beautiful body shot.
Dux feints and then cracks Fjera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fjera down.
Dux gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fjera.
Dux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dux missing with a left hand there. Fjera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dux scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Dux, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Fjera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dux misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Dux there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A telegraphed right hand from Fjera misses the target.
Dux connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fjera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dux stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dux wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice jab there from Fjera.
Fjera misses with a jab to the body
and Dux makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Dux. That snapped Fjera's head back.
Dux connects with a single shot there.
Fjera throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fjera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fjera shoots in but no luck this time.
Frank Dux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jodi Joe Fjera.
Fjera is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fjera lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T3#
Dux feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fjera's calf.
Fjera sizes up Dux with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fjera tries to clinch but Dux is having none of it.
Dux cracks Fjera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dux moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dux lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fjera on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fjera avoids the body shot from Dux.
Fjera connects with a solid leg kick.
Dux throws a push kick but Fjera slaps the foot to one side.
Fjera tries a head kick but it misses.
Donk. Dux catches Fjera right on the button with a cross.
Dux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fjera.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fjera takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fjera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Dux tries a head kick but it misses.
Dux drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dux stuns Fjera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fjera.
Dux looks to land a combination but Fjera avoids it well.
Fjera avoids the head kick by Dux.
Dux scores with a spinning back kick!
No luck for Fjera with that takedown attempt.
Dux tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fjera manages to circle out of the way.
Dux stuffs the takedown.
Dux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dux misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Fjera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fjera can do to turn this around?
Fjera on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fjera is defended easily by Dux.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux had his way with Jodi Joe Fjera in that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Dux's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Fjera missing with a left hand there. Dux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dux misses with a low kick.
Fjera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dux avoids it really well and circles away.
Fjera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fjera takes one on the button.
Dux lands with a kick to the temple. Fjera shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fjera throws a sloppy head kick and Dux moves out of range easily.
Dux blocks a head kick by Fjera.
Dux lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera misses with a wild combination.
Fjera looks for the body kick but Dux saw that one coming.
Fjera cracks a nice hook into Dux's ribs.
Dux lands with a kick to the temple. Fjera shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dux. Fjera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fjera takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Fjera forces Dux back against the cage and clinches.
Fjera pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fjera lands a nice elbow.
Fjera scores with a shot to the side of Dux's head.
Fjera working aggressively here.
Fjera can't find room to land a body shot as Dux controls the action.
Fjera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fjera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fjera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fjera misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Fjera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frank Dux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A cross from Fjera lands.
Nice takedown defense from Dux. No joy for Fjera on that attempt.
Dux is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fjera.
Dux cracks a nice hook into Fjera's ribs.
Fjera looks for a takedown but Dux sprawls well.
Frank Dux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jodi Joe Fjera.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dux connects with a body shot.
Dux throws a head kick but Fjera moves out of range.
Fjera avoids the head kick by Dux.
Fjera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dux just misses with a punch to the body.
Fjera blocks a low kick nicely.
Fjera looks for the body kick but Dux saw that one coming.
Fjera wants to clinch up but Dux keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Dux stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dux wants it to stay on the feet.
Dux throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dux chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dux throws a sloppy head kick and Fjera moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Dux.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fjera! But no joy.
Fjera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dux moves out of range as Fjera throws a body kick.
Fjera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fjera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dux.
Dux tries to move into range but Fjera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dux throws a body shot but no joy.
Dux tries a head kick but it misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fjera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dux throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some bone on bone action there as Fjera checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fjera is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dux with a body shot.
Dux just misses with a punch to the body.
Fjera misses with a straight left.
Dux moves out of range of the body kick from Fjera.
Fjera dives in and grabs Dux's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dux pushes down on Fjera's head and hops out.
Dux scores with a three punch combo!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fjera.
Jodi Joe Fjera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dux throws a hook but Fjera avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Dux.
Dux avoids the body shot from Fjera.
Fjera misses with a double jab.
Dux's corner calls for a 1-2. Dux obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fjera throws a push kick but Dux slaps the foot to one side.
Nice body kick from Fjera.
Fjera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dux.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Dux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dux, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:46
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Dux!
Frank Dux retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Frank Dux rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: XF 22
Date: Aug 02, 2019

#R1#
Reilly misses with a two punch combination.
Fjera looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Reilly does it's job there.
Reilly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fjera.
Fjera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fjera misses with a straight right.
A leg kick checked by Reilly.
A little feinted left hand from Reilly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fjera throws a head kick but Reilly moves out of range.
Fjera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reilly sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fjera somewhat.
Reilly tries to counter with a takedown but Fjera is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reilly. Fjera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fjera misses with a looping right.
Reilly lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Reilly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Fjera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reilly.
Reilly throws a sloppy body shot
and Fjera counters with a left and a right that stings Reilly.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fjera.
Reilly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fjera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reilly.
Fjera misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reilly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Fjera.
Fjera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fjera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reilly circles away.
Iain Reilly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jodi Joe Fjera.
Reilly looks to throw the jab but Fjera is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Fjera misses the target.
Reilly blocks a head kick by Fjera. #T2#
Fjera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reilly's waist but Reilly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fjera off to one side.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fjera.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Reilly shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Reilly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fjera is on top in guard. #REVB#
Reilly can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fjera controls the pace.
Fjera pushes down on Reilly's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reilly is looking for a sweep. Fjera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reilly manages to get to full guard.
Reilly looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Fjera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Reilly keeping moving, preventing Fjera from controlling successfully.
Reilly wants to sweep here but Fjera controlling him for the moment.
Reilly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fjera is pushing down on Reilly's leg trying to pass to half guard. Reilly is fighting to maintain full guard but Fjera has managed to sneak the leg through.
Reilly trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reilly manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reilly wants to sweep here but Fjera controlling him for the moment.
Reilly has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fjera has passed into side control. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fjera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Reilly tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Fjera presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Fjera looking to control but Reilly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reilly really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fjera landing shots from mount.
Fjera works his way to his opponent's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jodi Joe Fjera will probably get the nod.
That's time! Reilly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fjera throws a combination that misses
and Reilly counters with a nice uppercut.
Reilly misses with an uppercut.
Fjera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reilly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fjera throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Reilly throws a lazy right hand but Fjera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reilly slips under a jab from Fjera.
Reilly seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fjera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fjera has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly clobbers Fjera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
No joy there for Fjera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reilly changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fjera with a poor takedown
and Reilly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1##CL2#
Reilly gets tackled into the cage by Fjera. Fjera maintains the clinch.
Reilly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fjera fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Reilly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fjera ducks under a wild hook from Reilly.
Fjera unleashes a big counter combination but Reilly bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Reilly scores with a sloppy right hand. Fjera should have avoided that one.
Reilly lands the left hand.
Fjera fails with the takedown.
Iain Reilly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jodi Joe Fjera.
Reilly shoots for a double leg takedown but Fjera sprawls well. He's pushed Reilly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reilly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fjera.
Fjera misses with a body kick.
Fjera's corner calls for a 1-2. Fjera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reilly catches Fjera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jodi Joe Fjera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Fjera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reilly half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jab from Reilly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reilly lands a really nice looking cross but Fjera seems unphased.
Fjera throws a right hand that Reilly ducks under and follows up with a left that Reilly also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fjera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fjera misses with a shot to the body
and Reilly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fjera misses with a hook. Reilly ducked under it nicely.
Fjera slips a jab and a cross from Reilly.
Fjera defending well as Reilly loads up on a big left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Fjera. No joy for Reilly on that attempt.
Fjera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reilly.
Fjera lands a head kick. Reilly smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC2#
Reilly is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Iain Reilly has been cut.#T3#
Fjera catches Reilly with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Reilly forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jodi Joe Fjera!
Our winner, Jodi Joe Fjera, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: XF 15
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1#
Dux misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Fjera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dux is looking for the big counter here.
Dux lands a leg kick that knocks Fjera off balance momentarily.
Fjera misses with a lunging right hand
and Dux counters with a left to the body.
Crunch! Fjera slams his shin into Dux's torso.
Fjera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dux moves away.
Dux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fjera throws a right hand that Dux ducks under and follows up with a left that Dux also avoids with ease.
Fjera throws a front kick aimed at Dux's knee but Dux avoids it well.
Dux has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fjera tries to land a front kick but Dux steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fjera lands with a good body shot.
Fjera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dux scores with a hook.
Fjera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dux.
Dux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fjera moves out of range of the body kick from Dux.
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!
Fjera goes for a double leg but Dux avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dux continues to drive forward.#T1#
Dux throws a wild body kick that Fjera sees coming a mile off.
Fjera throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dux avoids it.
Dux throws a low kick, looking for Fjera's leg but Fjera calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Fjera was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dux slips under a jab from Fjera.
Dux plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fjera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dux moves away.
Dux lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fjera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dux defends it nicely.
Fjera tries to clinch there but Dux circles away.
Dux doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dux goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fjera shoots for a double leg takedown but Dux sprawls well. He's pushed Fjera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dux shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jodi Joe Fjera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fjera scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick misses from Dux.
A little feinted left hand from Fjera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dux cracks Fjera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Fjera throws a jab but it's blocked by Dux.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dux.
Dux misses with the combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fjera checks a leg kick.
Fjera is looking to counter punch.
Dux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fjera appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fjera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A solid body kick from Dux.
Dux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dux misses with a head kick.
Donk. Fjera catches Dux right on the button with a cross.#TD#
Fjera scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dux wants to improve his position but Fjera is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Fjera is looking to stall here but Dux recovers full guard.
Dux trying to keep a closed guard but Fjera is proving a slippery customer.
Fjera engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fjera trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fjera throwing strikes but missing.
Fjera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dux swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fjera throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dux counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Frank Dux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dux lands with a kick to the temple. Fjera shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The fight stays on the outside here - Fjera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fjera misses with a hook
and Dux counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dux misses with a head kick.
Dux lands a glancing blow to the side of Fjera's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dux lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dux fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fjera.
Fjera misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Fjera misses.
Fjera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dux tries to bum rush Fjera with a series of wild strikes but Fjera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jodi Joe Fjera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fjera throws a push kick but Dux slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Fjera has closed the distance and engaged Dux in a clinch.
Fjera content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Dux manages to break the clinch.
Fjera throws a shot from downtown. Dux moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Dux releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Frank Dux seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Fjera closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Fjera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
A head kick misses from Dux.
It looked like Fjera was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dux ducks under a wild hook from Fjera.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dux!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fjera is defended easily by Dux.
Dux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fjera moves out of range of the body kick.
Fjera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dux moves away.
Fjera lands a head shot.
A clash of legs there as Fjera blocks the low kick.
Dux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dux tries a head kick but it misses.
Fjera looks for the body kick but Dux saw that one coming. #TD#
Fjera closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Dux has one foot on Fjera's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Fjera closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dux's guard.#ES2#
Dux is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Fjera presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Dux using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fjera has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fjera tries a knee to the head but Dux blocks it.
Dux takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Frank Dux has been cut.
Fjera lands a left hand. #BC#
Fjera breaks from the clinch.
Fjera moves out of range of the leg kick from Dux.
Dux misses with a series of wild punches.
Dux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fjera.
Dux with a hook.
Fjera avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dux throws a head kick but Fjera moves out of range. #T3#
Dux paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fjera looks for a takedown but Dux sprawls well.
Fjera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dux explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dux moves out of range of the body kick.
Fjera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dux connects with a high kick.
Dux misses with a head kick.
A jab from Fjera misses.
Dux throws a fast counter high kick but Fjera manages to duck under it in time.
Fjera tries to land a body kick
enabling Dux to counter with a crisp jab.
Fjera misses with a low kick.
Fjera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dux avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jodi Joe Fjera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fjera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Dux digs a good body shot into Fjera's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Fjera closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fjera advances nicely into full mount.
Fjera landing strikes from the mount and Dux is in trouble!
Dux is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fjera tries to control but Dux wriggling away.
Dux really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fjera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dux is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Dux's cut.
That's time! Fjera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Fjera moves in looking to clinch but Dux pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Dux.
Fjera misses with a kick to the body.
Dux tries to counter with a clinch but Fjera shakes him off and moves away.
Dux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dux drops his hands momentarily and Fjera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fjera throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fjera scores with a shot to the body.
Fjera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fjera lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux throws a sloppy head kick and Fjera moves out of range easily.
Dux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dux is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fjera rather than just go for the knockout.
Dux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fjera moves away.
Fjera is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dux.
Fjera connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dux. Dux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dux lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T1#
Dux misses with a low kick.
Fjera is looking to counter the offense by Dux and move into the clinch.
Dux throws a sloppy head kick and Fjera moves out of range easily.
It looked like Fjera was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dux throws a head kick but Fjera moves out of range.
Dux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fjera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Dux.
Dux ducks under a wild hook from Fjera.
Dux is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fjera with a body shot.
Fjera moves in looking to clinch but Dux pushes him off.
Dux misses with a two punch combination.
Fjera wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fjera shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dux eats them both and turns towards Fjera to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fjera connects with the punch.
Fjera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dux avoids the head kick by Fjera.
A slow jab from Dux misses its intended target.
Fjera looks to land a body kick but Dux moved away.
Fjera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dux circles away.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dux lands with a right hand.
Dux looks to score with a jab to the body but Fjera is just out of range.
Dux feints a jab promting Fjera to slip. Dux then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fjera slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL#
Fjera closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Fjera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fjera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dux works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dux lands with an uppercut that bounces Fjera off the cage and back into range.
Fjera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dux.
Fjera misses with a body kick.
Fjera fakes the leg kick and cracks Dux in the body.
Fjera shoots in for a takedown but Dux shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jodi Joe Fjera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fjera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Fjera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dux.
Fjera doesn't manage to clinch there - Dux circles away.
Dux dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fjera. That did some damage!
Dux tries to bum rush Fjera with a series of wild strikes but Fjera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fjera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fjera throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dux bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fjera's head.
Fjera tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dux counters with a nice leg kick.
Dux keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dux. Fjera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fjera throws a shot from downtown. Dux moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Fjera digs a good hook to Dux's body.
Fjera takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dux staying out of range there.
Fjera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fjera throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Dux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Fjera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A clash of legs there as Dux blocks the low kick.
Dux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fjera throws a leg kick that misses.
Fjera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Fjera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fjera.
Fjera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dux throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dux throws a head kick but Fjera moves out of range.
Dux jabs at Fjera's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Dux's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Dux avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dux takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fjera with a hook.
Fjera avoids the body shot from Dux.
Dux throws a head kick that misses.
Fjera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dux swivels and escapes.
Fjera avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux tries a head kick but it misses.
Dux scores with a head kick.
Dux throws a head kick that misses.
Fjera feinted with a counter takedown.
Fjera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dux swivels and escapes.
Sloppy strikes from Fjera. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Fjera tries to land a front kick but Dux steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fjera avoids the head kick by Dux.
Fjera tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dux makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dux scores with a head kick. Fjera tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A bone on bone clash there as Dux blocks the leg kick.
A big left from Dux misses.
Fjera moves in looking to clinch but Dux pushes him off.
Fjera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fjera there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fjera looks to land a right hand but Dux moved out of range.
Fjera takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dux scores with a body shot.
Dux misses with a leg kick
and Fjera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Dux doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fjera avoids the head kick by Dux. #TD#
Fjera scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dux is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
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!
Fjera is trying to control the action in half guard but Dux is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dux is trying to stand.
Fjera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dux does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Fjera seems to be looking for submissions.
Fjera prevents Dux from improving his position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Fjera sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dux punishes Fjera's body with a nice straight punch.
Dux throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Dux misses
and Fjera counters with a right hand to the body.
Fjera is looking to clinch.
Dux goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fjera manages to avoid it.
Dux throws a nice looking combination but Fjera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dux throws a push kick but Fjera slaps the foot to one side.
Fjera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dux as he jumps to the side.
Dux steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fjera.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jodi Joe Fjera. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Fjera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dux circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Dux misses.
Dux stuffs the takedown attempt from Fjera. Fjera gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Dux. No joy for Fjera on that attempt.
Fjera walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dux.
Fjera misses with an uppercut.
Dux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dux connects with a right hand. Fjera shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dux throws a head kick that misses.
Fjera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fjera is looking to land body kicks.#TD#
Fjera looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dux is pressing down on Fjera's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Frank Dux's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Fjera throws a chopping leg kick but Dux manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dux throws a right hand that Fjera ducks under and follows up with a left that Fjera also avoids with ease.
Fjera misses with a wild combination.
Dux tries a quick counter leg kick but Fjera is wise to it.
Fjera cracks Dux with an open hand slap.
Fjera is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dux throws a sloppy head kick and Fjera moves out of range easily.
Dux tries to land a leg kick but Fjera saw it coming and moves away.
Dux works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fjera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dux sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fjera somewhat.
Dux throws out a counter right but Fjera avoids it with no problem.
Dux is looking to slow Fjera down with leg kicks. #T1#
Fjera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fjera throws a body punch but Dux moves out of range.
Fjera blocks a head kick by Dux.
Dux scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dux attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dux throws a head kick but Fjera moves out of range.
Fjera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dux as he avoids it easily.
Fjera fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jodi Joe Fjera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fjera circles away quickly and effectively.
Fjera throws a lazy right hand but Dux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fjera fails with a takedown attempt.
Frank Dux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dux. Fjera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fjera throwing a counter right hand but Dux manages to avoid it.
Fjera scores with a hook.
Dux scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Dux.
Dux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fjera scores with a push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Dux. No joy for Fjera on that attempt.
Dux is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dux lunges at Fjera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fjera's hand.
Fjera misses with a wild combination.
Dux has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dux there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Fjera blocks a head kick by Dux.
Fjera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dux scores with a push kick.
Dux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Fjera does no damage.
Fjera closes the distance and clinches up with Dux, looking for a takedown. Fjera pushes Dux against the cage but Dux circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dux looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Dux thuds his right hand into Fjera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dux on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fjera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dux.
Fjera will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fjera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab from Fjera.
Fjera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dux but Dux pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch lands to the side of Dux 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Fjera throws out a loose jab but Dux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dux!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fjera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fjera looks to score with a jab to the body but Dux is just out of range.
Dux raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dux lands a nice hook to Fjera's body. Fjera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jodi Joe Fjera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some wild striking there from Dux.
Fjera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dux.
Dux steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fjera.
Fjera looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from Fjera.
Dux throws a series of punches but Fjera avoids them all with ease.
Fjera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fjera throws a hook but Dux blocks it.
Dux scores with a punch to the head.
Dux misses with a body shot.
Fjera throwing a counter right hand but Dux manages to avoid it.
Dux avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Dux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dux 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Dux!
Frank Dux is the new light heavyweight champion!
Frank Dux managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.

Event: XF 5
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Dawson throws a hook but Fjera avoids it easily.
Dawson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#
It looks like Damien Dawson has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fjera is defended easily by Dawson.
Fjera throws a wild body kick that Dawson sees coming a mile off.
Dawson slips under a jab.
Fjera lands a nice looking body shot.
Fjera misses with a double jab
and Dawson counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fjera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dawson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Dawson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fjera throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Fjera misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fjera looks to throw a body kick
and Dawson counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Fjera clinches up with Dawson and pushes him back against the cage.
Dawson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dawson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dawson misses with a punch to the body.
Dawson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fjera backwards.
Fjera tries a body shot but Dawson blocks it. #BC2#
Fjera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fjera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dawson manages to avoid it.
Dawson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Dawson.
Dawson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Fjera shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dawson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fjera throws a strike aimed at the side of Dawson's head but Dawson avoids it well.#T2#
Fjera trying to control the position but Dawson is working away.
A lull in the action here as Fjera stalls from top position.
Dawson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fjera has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SU2#
Fjera stands up.
Fjera throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dawson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Fjera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fjera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dawson circles away quickly and effectively.
Fjera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Dawson misses its target.
Fjera with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Damien Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jodi Joe Fjera.
Fjera jabs at Dawson's body.#T3#
Fjera throws a body punch but Dawson moves out of range.
Dawson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dawson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fjera goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dawson cracks Fjera with an open hand slap.
Fjera missing with a left hand there. Dawson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jodi Joe Fjera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawson moves out of range of the strikes.
Dawson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fjera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dawson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fjera has a takedown stuffed.
Nice straight punches there by Dawson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dawson.
Damien Dawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Fjera misses with a two punch combination.
Fjera looks for a takedown but Dawson sprawls well.
Dawson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Fjera closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawson misses with some punches. #BC2#
Fjera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fjera throws a jab but it's blocked by Dawson.
Fjera throws an overhand right that lands on Dawson's shoulder, as Dawson tries to avoid the shot.
Fjera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dawson.
Fjera closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dawson counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jodi Joe Fjera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damien Dawson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dawson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fjera.
Fjera cracks Dawson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jodi Joe Fjera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab by Dawson.
Fjera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fjera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dawson circles away quickly and effectively.
Fjera throws a head kick that misses.
Fjera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dawson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dawson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fjera tries a quick counter leg kick but Dawson is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera misses with a body kick.
Fjera jabs Dawson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dawson lands with an overhand left.
Fjera misses with an uppercut. Dawson saw that one coming.
Dawson thinks about countering with a head kick.#T1#
Fjera throws a push kick but Dawson slaps the foot to one side.
Fjera is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Dawson misses the target.
Dawson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fjera throws a poor cross that misses
and Dawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fjera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fjera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dawson doesn't seem bothered though.
Fjera tries to clinch but Dawson is having none of it.
Dawson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Fjera scores with a one two! Dawson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses.
Fjera swings for the body but Dawson moves out of range.
Fjera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Dawson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fjera.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Fjera shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fjera wants to pass the guard but Dawson is defending well.
Dawson is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Fjera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SU2#
Fjera stands up from half guard.
Fjera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dawson. Dawson obviously looking to wear him down. #T3##CL2#
Fjera moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Fjera breaks from the clinch.
Dawson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fjera throws out the jab.
Fjera lands a right hook to the body.
Dawson throws out a powerful jab.
Dawson misses with the combination.
Fjera misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Dawson misses the target.
Fjera misses with a body kick.
Jodi Joe Fjera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fjera throws a right hand that misses
and Dawson counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Dawson takes a swing at Fjera's ribcage but misses.
Fjera lands with an uppercut that bounces Dawson off the cage and back into range.
Fjera jabs Dawson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fjera misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Dawson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fjera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dawson is fending him off so far but Fjera persists. Nope, Dawson circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Dawson misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dawson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fjera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fjera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dawson.
Dawson staying out of range there.
A big left from Dawson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jodi Joe Fjera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damien Dawson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Fjera takes a swing at Dawson's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Fjera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dawson - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fjera.
Fjera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Dawson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Fjera.
Fjera lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fjera lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dawson or not.
Fjera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Fjera.
Fjera lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Fjera.
Fjera is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fjera connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dawson's face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fjera tries to throw a body punch but Dawson avoids it by throwing Fjera back against the cage.
Dawson takes a shot to the head.
Fjera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Dawson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fjera blocking some punches. #BC2#
Fjera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Fjera shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dawson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dawson wants to get back to his feet but Fjera is dominant here and he's now got Dawson's back!
Dawson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fjera on the ground.#SUB2#
Fjera tightening his grip on Dawson, looking for the choke.
Dawson trying to get back to his feet but Fjera is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Fjera looking to break Dawson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dawson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fjera will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Fjera is looking for the choke from the back position but Dawson is controlling his hands well. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Fjera patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Dawson trying to get back to his feet but Fjera is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Dawson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Fjera's arms.
Dawson wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fjera's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Fjera controlling well, preventing Dawson from escaping the position. #T3#
Well, with Fjera on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Dawson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Dawson is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fjera controls the action.
Dawson is trying to get back to his feet but Fjera has full control of the position and if anything, Dawson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Fjera biding his time, controlling Dawson. #SUB2#
Dawson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fjera gets his way! #SUB2#
Fjera has got one arm under Dawson's chin. This could be trouble... Dawson trying to control the other hand but Fjera gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Dawson has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jodi Joe Fjera!
Jodi Joe Fjera is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Jodi Joe Fjera 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: Mar 18, 2019

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Fjera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Fjera.
Fjera is looking to counter punch.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.#KD#
Fjera lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Fjera takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Mike Smith has been cut.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Fjera's front leg but catches the back leg as Fjera tries to avoid it.
Fjera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Smith tries to sprawl but Fjera drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Fjera wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Fjera finish him?
Smith is trying to control but can't.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.#SU#
Fjera postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Smith to stand up.
Fjera misses with the combination.
Fjera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fjera walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Smith drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Fjera swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Smith's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jodi Joe Fjera!
Jodi Joe Fjera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TWGC 24 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jan 30, 2019

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Viktor Grishin (ranked 3624 p4p, 457 weight class) and Jodi Joe Fjera (ranked 1950 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Grishin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Danger. Fjera is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tito & Tarantula . Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

192 cm
32 yrs
210 lbs

183 cm
25 yrs
210 lbs

Grishin

Fjera

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Viktor Grishin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Jodi Joe Fjera!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Grishin moves into the clinch.

Fjera drags the fight down to the ground.
Fjera keeping moving, preventing Grishin from controlling successfully.
Grishin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fjera is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Grishin won't allow Fjera to sweep him here.
Fjera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fjera wants to sweep here but Grishin controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera keeping moving, preventing Grishin from controlling successfully.
Fjera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grishin (0) vs (2) Fjera

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera tries to free his leg and advance position but Grishin is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grishin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fjera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Fjera looking to improve position, pressing down on Grishin's thigh with his hand. Grishin seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Fjera paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Fjera's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Grishin picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Viktor Grishin!
An out of breath Viktor Grishin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TWGC 24 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 29, 2019

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jodi Joe Fjera (ranked 1946 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Colucci (ranked 1497 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fjera might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tito & Tarantula . The crowd seem to be enjoying Colucci's choice of entrance music: Le temps des cerises. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

183 cm
25 yrs
210 lbs

176 cm
23 yrs
193 lbs

Fjera

Colucci

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Jodi Joe Fjera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 3 losses; Michel Colucci!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Fjera shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Colucci manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fjera (2) vs (0) Colucci

Colucci is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fjera defends well.
Our spies down at at Jako Gym inform us that Colucci has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Colucci is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fjera is aware though and is defending well.
Colucci wants to sweep but no luck.
Fjera works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fjera controlling the action here.
Fjera prevents Colucci from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fjera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Colucci sees it coming and defends easily.

Colucci actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera trying to pass the guard but Colucci defending well.

Fjera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Colucci sees it coming and defends easily.
Fjera prevents Colucci from improving his position.

Colucci looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Colucci is staying active underneath Fjera, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Colucci trying to control here.
Colucci slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Colucci is looking to sweep but instead, Fjera has passed into half guard.
Fjera passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fjera (5) vs (0) Colucci
Fjera advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Fjera (7) vs (0) Colucci

Fjera is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Colucci is surviving well by controlling Fjera's body position as best he can.
Colucci tries to hold on but Fjera postures up.
Fjera controlling from the full mount.
Fjera moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fjera (10) vs (0) Colucci

That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Colucci right now.
Fjera biding his time, looking for the opening.
Fjera doesn't have the hooks in and Colucci manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fjera (10) vs (2) Colucci
Fjera is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Colucci slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fjera (10) vs (5) Colucci

Colucci tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Colucci has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Colucci is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fjera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fjera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Colucci wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fjera manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fjera (12) vs (5) Colucci
Fjera controlling the pace.
Colucci makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Colucci.
Colucci is trying to keep Fjera in close.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Fjera drops back looking for a leg! Colucci is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Colucci manages to kick Fjera off! Fjera jumps back into Colucci's guard.

Colucci working for a triangle but Fjera defends it easily.
Colucci keeping moving, preventing Fjera from controlling successfully.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Colucci has his foot on Fjera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fjera works his way back into a safe position though.

Colucci is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fjera defends well.
Fjera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Colucci wants to sweep here but Fjera controlling him for the moment.
Colucci keeping moving, preventing Fjera from controlling successfully.
Colucci manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fjera manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fjera (12) vs (7) Colucci
Colucci stopping the sweep attempt from Fjera.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Fjera looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Colucci has picked Fjera up and slammed him! Fjera can't keep hold of the triangle and Colucci manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fjera (12) vs (10) Colucci

Colucci is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fjera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fjera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fjera is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Fjera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Colucci pulls his head out easily.

Colucci is working for a kimura but Fjera is defending it quite comfortably.
Fjera tries to get to full guard but Colucci has control of the leg.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Colucci moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Fjera.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fjera (12) vs (13) Colucci

Colucci goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fjera rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Colucci's guard! Nice work there by Fjera!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fjera (14) vs (13) Colucci
Colucci is controlling Fjera's posture.
Fjera pushes down on Colucci's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Colucci is looking to control Fjera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Colucci avoid being mounted?

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fjera trying to mount his opponent but Colucci defends it.
Colucci tries to roll over but Fjera keeps him under control.

Fjera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Colucci has managed to free his arm - good work.
Colucci trying to control here.
Fjera wants to free his trapped foot but Colucci is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fjera controlling the pace.
Colucci moves into full guard.

Colucci working for submissions but it's allowed Fjera to get to half guard.
Colucci is not content to let Fjera control the position.
Colucci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fjera is keen to just control but Colucci is a slippery customer.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Fjera is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Colucci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Fjera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Colucci doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fjera.
Colucci is not content to let Fjera control the position.
Fjera wants to pass to mount but Colucci is defending the position.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fjera is controlling the pace.
Colucci is looking to improve his position.
Fjera wants to take a breather but Colucci is having none of it.
Fjera wants to pass to mount but Colucci is defending the position.
Colucci tries to get to full guard but Fjera has control of the leg.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Fjera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Colucci sees it coming and defends easily.

Colucci actively working from the bottom here.
Fjera passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fjera (17) vs (13) Colucci
Colucci is not content to let Fjera control the position.

Fjera is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Colucci is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Colucci is looking for a sweep.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Colucci prevents Fjera from moving into mount.
Colucci is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fjera's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fjera has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fjera (20) vs (13) Colucci
Fjera wants to control but Colucci has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fjera performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fjera takes the fight on points by 20 to 13.
Our winner, Jodi Joe Fjera, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TWGC 24 (205lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jan 21, 2019

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jodi Joe Fjera (ranked 1842 p4p, 0 weight class) and On A Mission (ranked 22981 p4p, 0 weight class). Fjera comes into the arena with Tito & Tarantula blaring out of the sound system. On A Mission has the eye of the tiger tonight.

183 cm
25 yrs
210 lbs

179 cm
21 yrs
223 lbs

Fjera

Mission

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Jodi Joe Fjera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; On A Mission!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Fjera clinches up against the cage.

Mission drags the fight down to the ground.
Mission can't keep his opponent in guard - Fjera advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fjera has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fjera trying to mount his opponent but Mission defends it.
Mission is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Fjera jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fjera (3) vs (0) Mission
Mission has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mission prevents Fjera from improving position.
Mission tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mission prevents Fjera from improving position.
Mission keeping his opponent close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mission is trying to control Fjera's posture but Fjera avoids it.
Mission is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fjera off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fjera (3) vs (4) Mission
Mission is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fjera tries to escape the position.

Mission looking for the RNC.
Fjera tries to escape but Mission has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mission avoiding Fjera 's attempts to control his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mission is looking to control Fjera but Fjera is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fjera rolls, trying to escape but Mission keeps control of the position.
Fjera is working hard here to advance position.

Mission is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Fjera knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Fjera for a finish.
Mission has the hooks in. Fjera is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Mission not allowing Fjera to control his hands.

Fjera showing good submission defense here.

Mission goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Fjera escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fjera (5) vs (4) Mission
Mission is looking for a sweep. Fjera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera trying to control the action but Mission is working from the bottom.
Mission works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fjera won't allow Mission to sweep him here.
Fjera passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fjera (8) vs (4) Mission
Mission looking for a sweep but Fjera has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Fjera (10) vs (4) Mission
Fjera controlling his opponent.
Fjera fails to take his opponent's back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fjera looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mission doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Mission is trying to escape the mount.
Fjera avoids the attempt from Mission to control.
Mission is looking to get to half guard.
Fjera trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fjera is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mission is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fjera content just to control the position here.
Fjera looking to control but Mission is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mission wants to control but Fjera is having none of it.
Fjera content just to control the position here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fjera trying to control but Mission is having none of it.
Fjera controlling the position easily from mount.
Mission tries to improve his position but instead Fjera has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Fjera (13) vs (4) Mission
Fjera controls the action.
Fjera is trying to stick to Mission's back but Mission is turning into Fjera. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fjera's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mission.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fjera (13) vs (6) Mission

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mission wants to control from the top but Fjera keeps moving.
Fjera wants to sweep here but Mission controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fjera has his foot on Mission's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mission works his way back into a safe position though.
Mission wants to pass the guard but Fjera is keeping the position.
Fjera keeping moving, preventing Mission from controlling successfully.
Mission stopping the sweep attempt from Fjera.
Mission trying to control the position from guard on top but Fjera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fjera is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mission slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fjera is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mission works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mission wants to control but Fjera is keeping him busy.
Mission passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fjera (13) vs (9) Mission
Mission sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mission is looking to work his way around to Fjera's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Fjera is squirming around, avoiding Mission's attempts to control the action.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fjera is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mission looking to control but Fjera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mission controlling the pace for now.
Mission can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fjera is looking to escape.
Fjera can't escape the position.
Mission tries to control but Fjera wriggling away.
Mission looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mission can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fjera is looking to escape.
Fjera slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mission wants to take a breather but Fjera is having none of it.
Fjera wants to get back to full guard.

Fjera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mission pulls his head out easily.
Fjera is looking for a sweep. Mission is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mission wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fjera keeps working.
Fjera tries to get to full guard but Mission has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Mission seems content to control.
Let's hope that Mission has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mission is stalling here. Fjera is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mission seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fjera has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fjera (17) vs (9) Mission

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Mission's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mission tries to improve position but can't.

Fjera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mission wants to control but Fjera postures up.
Mission is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fjera's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mission keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fjera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mission does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fjera is pressing down on Mission's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mission is holding on for now.
Fjera works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fjera (20) vs (9) Mission
Mission keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Fjera has control of Mission's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mission regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fjera fails to move to back control.
Mission holds of for dear life.
Mission gets back to half guard.
Fjera works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fjera (23) vs (9) Mission

Fjera tries for a kimura but Mission is defending well.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fjera controls the position.
Mission tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Fjera (25) vs (9) Mission
Mission wants to control but Fjera is having none of it.
Fjera content just to control the position here.
Fjera moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fjera (28) vs (9) Mission
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mission can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fjera takes the fight on points by 28 to 9.
Our winner, Jodi Joe Fjera, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TWGC 24 (205lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kamden Jackson (ranked 2235 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jodi Joe Fjera (ranked 1841 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes into the arena with Creed II- Eye of the Tiger blaring out of the sound system. Fjera comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tito & Tarantula kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

188 cm
25 yrs
204 lbs

183 cm
25 yrs
210 lbs

Jackson

Fjera

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Kamden Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Jodi Joe Fjera!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Fjera throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fjera is in Jackson's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (0) vs (2) Fjera
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Fjera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fjera manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (2) Fjera

Fjera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Fjera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jackson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fjera is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fjera has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (4) Fjera
Fjera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Fjera engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fjera slips nicely into half guard.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Jackson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fjera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
Fjera is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fjera is looking to stall here but Jackson recovers full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fjera trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Fjera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fjera looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera content to stall in guard here.
Fjera advances to half guard.

Fjera is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.

Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fjera works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (2) vs (7) Fjera
Fjera controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjera is looking to work his way around to Jackson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Fjera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.
Jackson stops Fjera from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.

Fjera moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jackson has worked his arm free - good work by Jackson!
Jackson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fjera's best efforts.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fjera slows the pace down in half guard.

Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fjera pulls his head out easily.

Fjera is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fjera advances to half guard.
Fjera prevents Jackson from improving his position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fjera trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
Fjera frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (2) vs (10) Fjera
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
Fjera takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jackson stops Fjera from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fjera wants to take Jackson's back here but Jackson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Fjera wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Fjera wants to take Jackson's back here but Jackson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Jackson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (4) vs (10) Fjera
Fjera is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (4) vs (12) Fjera
Fjera is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Fjera looking to pass the guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Fjera advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fjera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fjera passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (4) vs (15) Fjera
Fjera controlling from side mount.
Jackson prevents Fjera from improving position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fjera is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Fjera has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fjera is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
Fjera content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fjera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Fjera sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fjera passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (4) vs (18) Fjera
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson struggling a bit here.

Fjera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Fjera tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fjera has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Fjera keeps moving and retains side control.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.

Fjera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jackson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Fjera tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fjera has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jackson is looking for a sweep.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jackson manages to get back to half guard.
Fjera passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jackson!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (4) vs (21) Fjera
Fjera trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Fjera takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fjera prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Fjera trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fjera is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Fjera isn't that keen on the idea.
Fjera wants to take Jackson's back but he can't do it this time.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Fjera maintains control.
Fjera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fjera looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Fjera has a good base and remains in mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fjera wins on points by 21 to 4.
Jodi Joe Fjera very nearly forgot to thank Pit Bull Development amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Kamden Jackson was interviewed post fight and said 'The loss is tough, but I will come back stronger!'.

Event: EFA 60 Garcia vs Urani
Date: May 06, 2018

#R1#
Dresden has a takedown stuffed.
Dresden has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fjera goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD#
Dresden throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fjera was covering up waiting for the punch and Dresden finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Fjera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dresden defends well.
Fjera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dresden manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Fjera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fjera won't allow Dresden to sweep him here. #T1#
Fjera trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fjera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dresden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dresden wants to sweep but no luck.
Fjera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dresden holds on and takes a little breather.
Dresden wants to sweep but no luck.
Fjera wants to pass the guard but Dresden is keeping the position.
Dresden is trying to hold Fjera in close to prevent damage but Fjera has managed to pass into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dresden trying to control here.
Dresden keeping hold of Fjera's head, controlling as best he can.
Dresden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fjera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fjera's back!#SUB#
Dresden is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Fjera has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dresden loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Fjera hold on? #T3#
Fjera breaks Dresden's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dresden wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fjera controlling from the top position.
Fjera pushes down on Dresden's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dresden moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SU2#
Fjera decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dresden, up you get!
Dresden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And Fjera responds with a good body kick, but Dresden manages to step out the way in time.
Jodi Joe Fjera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4##TD#
Dresden shoots in and gets a takedown into Fjera's guard.#ES2#
Fjera pushes Dresden off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dresden tries to clinch but Fjera is having none of it.
Dresden takes one to the side of the head.
Dresden takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fjera.
Dresden gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fjera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lakoj Dresden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dresden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fjera.
Fjera scores with a nice right hand. #TD#
Dresden closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fjera quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Fjera has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dresden is on him like a limpet, forcing Fjera back against the cage.
Fjera wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jodi Joe Fjera dominated that round.
That's time! Dresden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fjera throws a big shot that misses.
Dresden shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fjera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fjera has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dresden is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dresden leaves Fjera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dresden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fjera avoids it really well and circles away.
Dresden shoots in looking for a takedown. Fjera tries to sprawl out of it but Dresden keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fjera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Fjera misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dresden dives in and scores a takedown into Fjera's guard.
Dresden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Dresden wants to get up but he can't break Fjera's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dresden 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.
Jodi Joe Fjera has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Fjera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dresden is fighting to break Fjera's control of his arms but Fjera is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dresden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dresden won't allow Fjera to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fjera keeping moving, preventing Dresden from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fjera lands a jab.
Fjera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dresden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jodi Joe Fjera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fjera throws a push kick but Dresden slaps the foot to one side.
Dresden walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lakoj Dresden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Dresden shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Fjera pushes Dresden off and gets back to his feet.
Dresden closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fjera circles away.
Fjera unleashes a big counter combination but Dresden bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lakoj Dresden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dresden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fjera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3##TD2#
Fjera shoots in and gets a takedown into Dresden's guard.
Dresden wants to sweep but no luck.
Fjera trying to control but Dresden is working from the bottom.
Dresden is adopting a defensive guard.
Fjera controlling from the top position.
Fjera throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Fjera trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dresden's guard.
Fjera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dresden is pulling down on Fjera's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fjera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dresden shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fjera defends it nicely.
And Fjera responds with a good body kick, but Dresden manages to step out the way in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Dresden as Fjera shoots in.
Dresden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dresden takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jodi Joe Fjera 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#
Fjera scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dresden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fjera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Dresden gets the takedown into side control.
Fjera regains half guard.
Dresden lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dresden working Fjera over with strikes.
Fjera is trying to get back to full guard.
Fjera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dresden.
Fjera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dresden is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Dresden seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Fjera trying to control but Dresden postures up.
Fjera moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Fjera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dresden defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fjera is on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Fjera won't allow Dresden to get back to his feet.
Fjera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dresden is on top in guard. #REVR#
Fjera pulls Dresden in close to prevent any damage.
Dresden is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lakoj Dresden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fjera is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Dresden is stalling in the full guard.
Dresden sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fjera's guard.
Dresden not doing much here.
Fjera has hold of Dresden's hands but Dresden slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Dresden there.
Fjera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Fjera is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dresden scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fjera is looking for a sweep. Dresden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fjera is staying active underneath Dresden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fjera trying to get back to full guard but Dresden takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Dresden prevents Fjera from getting the reversal.
Jodi Joe Fjera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fjera tries to hold on but Dresden pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fjera regains half guard.
Dresden is thwarting Fjera's attempts to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lakoj Dresden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fjera 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jodi Joe Fjera!
Jodi Joe Fjera gave a mention to Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: TWGC 21 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2018

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jodi Joe Fjera (ranked 1538 p4p, 223 weight class) and Raimundo Sobral (ranked 6617 p4p, 0 weight class). Fjera comes to the cage accompanied by Tito & Tarantula . This should be fireworks!

183 cm
22 yrs
210 lbs

180 cm
40 yrs
202 lbs

Fjera

Sobral

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Jodi Joe Fjera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Raimundo Sobral!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and William Gold.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sobral moves in looking to clinch but Fjera pushes him off.

Sobral gets tackled into the cage by Fjera. Fjera maintains the clinch.
Fjera has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sobral avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Fjera has Sobral pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Fjera pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sobral tumbling to the mat - Fjera dives into Sobral's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fjera (2) vs (0) Sobral
Fjera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fjera trying to control but Sobral is working from the bottom.
Fjera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sobral is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera passes Sobral's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Fjera is working for a kimura but Sobral is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral moves into full guard.
Sobral bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fjera's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fjera (2) vs (2) Sobral

Fjera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sobral pushing down on Fjera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Sobral looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sobral is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjera wants to sweep but no luck.
Fjera working a defensive guard but Sobral manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fjera (2) vs (5) Sobral
Fjera is trying to get back to half guard.

Sobral is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fjera has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fjera is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sobral tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sobral has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fjera manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fjera (4) vs (5) Sobral
Fjera wants to pass to mount but Sobral is defending the position.
Fjera trying to control the action but Sobral is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjera is looking to advance position but Sobral won't allow it.

Fjera is working for a kimura but Sobral is defending it quite comfortably.

Fjera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sobral moves into full guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sobral is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fjera (4) vs (7) Sobral
Fjera trying to control but Sobral postures up.

Sobral is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fjera sees it coming and defends easily.
Sobral is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fjera!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fjera (4) vs (10) Sobral

Sobral looking for a guillotine from mount but Fjera is having none of it.
Fjera stops Sobral from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Fjera manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fjera manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fjera keeping full guard, as Sobral tries to pass.

Sobral drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fjera manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sobral has Fjera in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fjera (6) vs (10) Sobral
Sobral keeping full guard, as Fjera tries to pass.

Sobral looking for a guillotine here but Fjera defends easily.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fjera stands and throws Sobral's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fjera (9) vs (10) Sobral
Sobral sneaks back into half guard.

Fjera seems to be working for a kimura but Sobral defends the submission attempt.
Fjera works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fjera (12) vs (10) Sobral

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fjera wants to take Sobral's back but he can't do it this time.
Fjera trying to control but Sobral is having none of it.

Fjera swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sobral is now in Fjera's guard. A big mistake from Fjera there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fjera (12) vs (12) Sobral
Sobral slips nicely into half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Sobral is working for a submission of some sort.
Fjera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Fjera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sobral doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sobral manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fjera can't keep his opponent in guard - Sobral advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Sobral is looking for a kimura here.
Fjera is doing well to control the position and prevent Sobral from advancing to side control.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sobral works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fjera (12) vs (15) Sobral
Fjera manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sobral is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sobral looking to pass the guard.

Sobral avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Fjera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sobral defends well.
Sobral tries to free his leg and advance position but Fjera is retaining full guard.

Fjera looking for a guillotine here but Sobral defends easily.
Sobral advances to half guard.
Sobral is looking to advance position but Fjera won't allow it.

Sobral is looking for a kimura but Fjera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sobral to get the leverage.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fjera won't allow Sobral to pass to mount.
Sobral prevents Fjera from improving his position.
Fjera moves into full guard.
Sobral has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Death Valley Training Facility. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fjera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fjera is controlling Sobral's posture.

Fjera is looking for a triangle but Sobral pushes his legs off easily.
Sobral slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fjera (12) vs (18) Sobral

Sobral is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fjera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Sobral thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Sobral looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Sobral is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fjera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fjera manages to get back to half guard.
Fjera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fjera is working hard here to advance position.
Fjera trying to control here.
Fjera wants to improve his position but Sobral is controlling well.
Sobral tries to pass to full mount but Fjera defends it.

Sobral is working for a kimura but Fjera is defending it quite comfortably.
Fjera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sobral wins on points by 18 to 12.
During a confident post fight interview, Raimundo Sobral thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TWGC 21 (205lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Apr 15, 2018

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jodi Joe Fjera (ranked 1497 p4p, 218 weight class) and Fredy Benton (ranked 16469 p4p, 0 weight class). Fjera kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tito & Tarantula . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

183 cm
22 yrs
210 lbs

175 cm
37 yrs
185 lbs

Fjera

Benton

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Jodi Joe Fjera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Fredy Benton!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Fjera clinches up against the cage.

Fjera jumps into guard, dragging Benton to the mat.

Fjera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Benton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Benton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Benton stopping the sweep attempt from Fjera.

Fjera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benton defends it easily.
Benton controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton passes Fjera's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Fjera actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera is trying to get back to full guard.
Benton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Benton prevents Fjera from improving his position.
Benton is pressing down on Fjera's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fjera is holding on for now.
Fjera is pressing down on Benton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Benton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fjera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Benton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fjera is trying to keep Benton in close.

Fjera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Benton defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fjera trying to keep a closed guard but Benton is proving a slippery customer.
Benton preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton stays in close to Fjera's body and controls the position.
Benton trying to control the position from guard on top but Fjera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Fjera looking for subs off his back but Benton has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benton controlling the action here.
Fjera wants to get back to full guard.
Fjera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fjera.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton postures up.

Fjera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Benton tries to free his leg and advance position but Fjera is retaining full guard.

Fjera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benton defends it easily.
Fjera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Fjera has his feet on Benton's thighs here. He's pushed Benton off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Benton screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jodi Joe Fjera!
Jodi Joe Fjera very nearly forgot to thank Pit Bull Development amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: TWGC 21 (205lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Youssoufa Diallo (ranked 7722 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jodi Joe Fjera (ranked 1480 p4p, 218 weight class). Diallo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Africa soukouss. Fjera comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tito & Tarantula kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

176 cm
21 yrs
193 lbs

183 cm
22 yrs
210 lbs

Diallo

Fjera

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Youssoufa Diallo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Jodi Joe Fjera!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diallo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fjera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diallo somewhat.
Diallo dives in for a single leg takedown but Fjera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diallo shoots in looking for a takedown but Fjera manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diallo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fjera is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Youssoufa Diallo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Fjera has managed to clinch.

Fjera has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Diallo is trying to keep an underhook but Fjera manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diallo (0) vs (2) Fjera
Diallo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fjera is trying to control the action in half guard but Diallo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Fjera is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diallo trying to control here.

Diallo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fjera pulls his head out easily.
Fjera passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Diallo (0) vs (5) Fjera

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fjera goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Diallo turns into him and now he's in Fjera's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diallo (2) vs (5) Fjera
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diallo trying to control but Fjera is working from the bottom.
Diallo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fjera is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Fjera looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Diallo has picked Fjera up and slammed him! Fjera can't keep hold of the triangle and Diallo manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Diallo (5) vs (5) Fjera
Fjera is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diallo tries for a kimura but Fjera is defending well.

Diallo tries for a kimura but Fjera is defending well.
Fjera tries to bench press Diallo off him but Diallo keeps the position.

Diallo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fjera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diallo trying to control the position but Fjera is working away.
Fjera is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Diallo off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diallo (5) vs (9) Fjera

Fjera working for a choke but Diallo is defending well.
Diallo wants to control his opponent's hands but Fjera gets his hands free.

Diallo defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diallo (7) vs (9) Fjera
Fjera keeping full guard, as Diallo tries to pass.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fjera tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Diallo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Fjera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diallo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diallo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diallo wants to control from the top but Fjera keeps moving.
Diallo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diallo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fjera's guard.

Diallo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fjera sees it coming and defends easily.
Fjera is not content to let Diallo control the position.

Diallo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fjera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diallo.
Fjera is pressing down on Diallo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diallo trying to control the position from guard on top but Fjera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fjera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diallo (7) vs (11) Fjera

Diallo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fjera defends well.

Diallo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fjera is aware though and is defending well.
Fjera wants to pass the guard but Diallo is keeping the position.

Diallo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fjera defends well.
Diallo is adopting a defensive guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diallo looking to control.
Fjera's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diallo is trying to keep Fjera in close.
Diallo can't keep his opponent in guard - Fjera advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Diallo is trying to maintain the position but Fjera is very close to passing his half guard.
Fjera is trying to control. Diallo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Fjera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Fjera is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Diallo still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Diallo has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diallo (11) vs (11) Fjera

Diallo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fjera rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Diallo's guard! Nice work there by Fjera!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diallo (11) vs (13) Fjera

Diallo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fjera passes into half guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fjera content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diallo trying to hold on to Fjera's head to control him but Fjera postures up.
Fjera is looking to take a break and control but Diallo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fjera wants to pass to mount but Diallo is defending the position.

Fjera is looking for a kimura here.
Fjera trying to mount his opponent but Diallo defends it.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fjera passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Diallo (11) vs (16) Fjera
Diallo tries to reverse the position but Fjera maintains control.
Fjera controlling the pace for now.

Fjera is working for a guillotine from mount but Diallo frees his head quite easily.
Diallo wants to control but Fjera is having none of it.
Fjera forces the positional change into back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Diallo (11) vs (19) Fjera

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diallo staying busy and making it hard for Fjera to control.
Fjera just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Diallo trying to control the hands but Fjera won't let him.
Diallo tries to roll but Fjera sticks to his back.
Diallo turns into Fjera and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diallo (13) vs (19) Fjera
Fjera can't keep his opponent in guard - Diallo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Diallo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fjera defends it well.
Fjera gets full guard.
We've been hearing that Diallo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fjera wants to improve his position but instead Diallo has moved into half guard.
Diallo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fjera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fjera is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Fjera wins on points by 19 to 13.
Jodi Joe Fjera gave a mention to Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: EFA 41 Pavlov vs Kubota
Date: Mar 24, 2018

#R1#
Fjera thows a body kick. Power tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fjera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fjera throws a quick counter kick to the body but Power avoids it.#CL2#
Power pushes Fjera up against the cage in a clinch.
Power lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fjera backwards.
Power blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fjera tries to throw a body punch but Power avoids it by throwing Fjera back against the cage.
Fjera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Fjera pushes Power back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Power prevents a body shot from Fjera.
With the fighters up against the cage, Power throws an elbow but misses.
Fjera blocks a body shot from Power.
Power lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fjera misses with the head strike.
Fjera is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Power.
Power lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Fjera jumps into guard, dragging Power to the mat.
Power is looking to stand up but Fjera won't let him.
Power postures up.
Power wants to get up but he can't break Fjera's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fjera looking to control. #T1#
Power has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fjera is proving hard to escape from.
Fjera controlling Power's posture.
Fjera looking to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A decent looking cross lands there for Power.
Power tries to clinch up but Fjera circles away and keeps his distance.
Geordie Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fjera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Power on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fjera walks into a straight right hand from Power.#CL2#
Power moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Power scores with a nice short uppercut.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Power blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fjera prevents a body shot from Power.
Fjera misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Power scores with a shot to the side of Fjera's head.
Fjera misses with the head strike.
Fjera misses with a knee to the head.
Power blocks a body shot from Fjera. #BC#
Fjera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice jab there from Power.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Power.#CL2#
Power drives through and clinches with Fjera against the cage.
Power digs a right hand into Fjera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fjera's gas tank.
Fjera tries to break free but Power pushes him back against the cage.
Fjera tries to work over Power's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Fjera fails to land.
Fjera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Power lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fjera.
Power stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fjera.
Fjera tries to break the clinch but Power is controlling the position.
Power gets through Fjera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Power lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Power with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T3#
Fjera misses with a body punch.
Fjera lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Power or not.
Power works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Power lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
Power lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Fjera.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Power scores with a shoulder strike.
Power misses with some punches.
Power blocks a body shot from Fjera.
Fjera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Power on the inside.
A body shot lands from Power.
Fjera blocks the elbow strike.
I was talking to Fjera's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short uppercut from Fjera.
Power lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fjera misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Power lands a left hand.
Fjera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Power.
A short right from Power on the inside.
Fjera prevents a body shot from Power.
A shot in the inside from Power. #ROC2#
Fjera is rocked!
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Power throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Power pushes Fjera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Fjera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fjera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Power blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fjera.
Fjera seems to have got his legs back now.
Power working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Power.
Fjera is breathing heavily.
Fjera working aggressively here.
Fjera working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fjera prevents a body shot from Power.
Power lands a hook that snaps the head of Fjera backwards.
Power works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Power works on Fjera's body with a couple of short punches.
Power working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geordie Power 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#
Fjera drops his hands momentarily. Power doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Fjera staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Fjera doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Geordie Power!
In his post fight interview, Geordie Power started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: EFA 31 Turner vs Hicks
Date: Feb 28, 2018

#R1#
Hitme shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fjera as he jumps to the side.
Fjera tries to bum rush Hitme with a series of wild strikes but Hitme uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hitme crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fjera - the referee stops the clock and Hitme gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fjera. Hitme manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fjera ducks under a wild hook from Hitme.
Fjera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hitme moves away.
Fjera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hitme but Hitme pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fjera shoots in for a takedown but Hitme shows good takedown defense.
Hitme throws a series of strikes that have Fjera backpedaling.
Fjera tries a head kick but it misses.
Hitme misses the shot to the body.
Hitme just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFjera.
Hitme throws a right hand that Fjera ducks under and follows up with a left that Fjera also avoids with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fjera.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jodi Joe Fjera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fjera scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Comeon Hitme has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fjera throws a series of punches but Hitme avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Hitme feints and as Fjera raises his hands in defense, Hitme changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hitme must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Hitme throws an elbow that misses. Fjera uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hitme's guard. Nice move by Fjera!#REVR##SUB2#
Hitme has his foot on Fjera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fjera works his way back into a safe position though.
Fjera won't allow Hitme to sweep him here.
Fjera working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hitme's head.
Fjera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Hitme has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fjera is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hitme.#SUB#
Fjera looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hitme is not content to let Fjera control the position.
Fjera tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hitme's legs. #T2#
Hitme is looking to reverse the position.
Fjera wants to control but Hitme is keeping him busy.
Hitme tries to buck Fjera off but Fjera is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Fjera's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hitme strikes from the bottom but Fjera takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Hitme wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Hitme rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hitme is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Hitme is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fjera pulls his head out easily.
Fjera sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hitme misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T3#
Fjera with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hitme is looking for a sweep. Fjera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fjera works his way into side control.
Hitme is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fjera's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hitme is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fjera trying to mount his opponent but Hitme defends it.
Fjera blocks the strikes from Hitme.
Hitme won't allow Fjera to pass to mount.
Hitme is looking for a sweep. Fjera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fjera in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Fjera is pressing down on Hitme's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hitme is holding on for now.
Hitme throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #SUB2#
Hitme actively working from the bottom here.
Fjera blocks the strikes from Hitme. #SUB#
Fjera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hitme defends it well.
Fjera blocks the strikes from Hitme.
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. Fjera connects with a nice short shot to Hitme's temple.
Fjera landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hitme actively working from the bottom here.
Hitme on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fjera wants to free his trapped foot but Hitme is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hitme is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jodi Joe Fjera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Comeon Hitme's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A shot to the body from Hitme misses
and Fjera counters with a straight right hand.
Hitme stuffs the takedown.
Fjera fails to land the takedown.
Jodi Joe Fjera is winning the standup battle so far.
Fjera comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hitme tries to bum rush Fjera with a series of wild strikes but Fjera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Hitme scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Fjera explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hitme stuffs the takedown attempt from Fjera. Fjera gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jodi Joe Fjera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fjera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hitme changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fjera tries to avoid it but Hitme manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fjera to the ground. Fjera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jodi Joe Fjera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hitme misses with a wild combination.
Fjera throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Fjera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hitme sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hitme's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hitme's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fjera scores with a nice right hand.
Fjera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fjera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hitme defends it nicely.
Hitme changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hitme.
Hitme fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fjera is looking to counter punch.
Fjera scores with a sloppy right hand. Hitme should have avoided that one.
Fjera bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Comeon Hitme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fjera throws a front kick that sends Hitme stumbling back into the cage.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Fjera! Hitme is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jodi Joe Fjera!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jodi Joe Fjera waved his t-shirt featuring Pit Bull Development's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: EFA 20 Bates vs Octavian
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
Greene misses with a hook to the body
and Fjera counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Hunter Greene has been cut.
Fjera lands a jab to the nose.
Greene throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fjera scores with a decent looking hook.
Greene throws a jab when Fjera was well out of range.
Greene takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fjera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fjera blocks a head kick by Greene.
Greene cracks Fjera with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Fjera moves into the clinch successfully.
A hook to the body from Fjera.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greene.
Greene has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fjera is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fjera lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fjera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fjera has Greene pressed against the cage.
Greene is trying to pull guard but Fjera has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fjera is working Greene over against the cage.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fjera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fjera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Greene has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice body punch from Fjera.
Fjera digs a right hand underneath Greene's ribcage. Greene let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Greene is breathing heavily.
Greene can't find room to land a body shot as Fjera controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fjera.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fjera.
Fjera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Fjera.
Greene tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hunter Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fjera scores with a shoulder strike.
Fjera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fjera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
Fjera throws a big uppercut that drops Greene! More strikes from Fjera and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Greene lies dazed against the cage as Fjera celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jodi Joe Fjera!
A very excited looking Jodi Joe Fjera 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.
Hunter Greene was interviewed post fight and said 'i'll be back, God has a plan and tonight his plan was for my ass to get kicked. I'm going to pray and train like a Tibetan monk...'.

Event: EFA 10 Fjera vs Rorden
Date: Jan 10, 2018

#R1#
Rorden throws a right and a left that Fjera avoids nicely.
Fjera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rorden throws a hook to the side of Fjera's head but Fjera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rorden has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fjera.
Rorden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fjera.
Fjera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fjera or perhaps it was just good defense by Rorden, which made it look bad.
Rorden takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fjera dodges the punch combination from Rorden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera throws a series of punches but Rorden avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Fjera has Rorden up against the cage in a clinch.
Fjera lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1##BC#
Fjera manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Rorden shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fjera manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Fjera uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fjera shoots in for a takedown but Rorden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fjera throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fjera connects with a high kick.
Nice straight punches there by Fjera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fjera.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fjera thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rorden if he has to take too many more of those.
Fjera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fjera.
The ground and pound from Fjera seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
Fjera prevents Rorden from escaping the position.
Fjera takes a little break here. Rorden wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fjera working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Fjera tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fjera has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Rorden is wriggling around trying to escape but Fjera has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Rorden taps out and Fjera picks up the big win! Great work there by Fjera!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jodi Joe Fjera!
An out of breath Jodi Joe Fjera thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2017

#R1#
Fjera throws a lazy right hand but Harris Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Fjera tries to keep at a distance but Harris Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Fjera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fjera is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Harris Jr.
Fjera throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fjera scores with the left hand. Harris Jr knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Butch Harris Jr has been cut.#TD#
Fjera gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Harris Jr explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fjera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harris Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Harris Jr. No joy for Fjera on that attempt.
Harris Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Harris Jr throws a lazy body kick
letting Fjera counter with a right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Fjera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fjera.
Nice takedown defense from Harris Jr. No joy for Fjera on that attempt. #CL2#
Harris Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Harris Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fjera tries to work over Harris Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Fjera throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris Jr. #TD2#
Harris Jr has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fjera clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
I've been told that Harris Jr has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Harris Jr 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.
Fjera is trying to break free.
Fjera trying to control the hands but Harris Jr breaks the grip.
Harris Jr really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fjera.
Fjera looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2#
Harris Jr trying to control momentarily. #SUB2#
Fjera fending off the submission attempt from Harris Jr.
What can Fjera do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Fjera prevents Harris Jr from getting a body triangle.#T3#
Harris Jr controlling well, preventing Fjera from escaping the position.
Harris Jr 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.
Fjera tries to escape but Harris Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Harris Jr controlling from the back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fjera just trying to survive but Harris Jr is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Fjera is covering up but some of the strikes from Harris Jr are getting through and doing damage.
Fjera trying to control the action but Harris Jr just sinks the hooks in.
Fjera rolls, trying to escape but Harris Jr keeps control of the position.
Harris Jr scores with punches and elbows. #T4#
Fjera tries to roll but Harris Jr sticks to his back.
Fjera is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Fjera wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fjera rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SU2#
Harris Jr decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL2#
Harris Jr rushes Fjera and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Fjera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Harris Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fjera tries to work over Harris Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Harris Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Butch Harris Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Fjera shoots in but Harris Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harris Jr feints a counter leg kick.
Fjera catches Harris Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fjera tries to clinch but Harris Jr is having none of it.
Fjera swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris Jr.
Fjera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harris Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fjera scores with a shot to the body.
Harris Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Fjera attempts a counter takedown but Harris Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Jodi Joe Fjera is winning the standup battle so far.
Fjera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harris Jr as he jumps to the side.
Harris Jr steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Harris Jr darts in and clinches Fjera up against the cage.
Fjera is trying to break the clinch but Harris Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Fjera throws a knee to the head but misses. #T1##BC#
Fjera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fjera is looking to slow Harris Jr down with leg kicks.
Harris Jr tries to clinch up.
Harris Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fjera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris Jr ducks under a wild hook from Fjera.
Fjera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harris Jr throws a series of punches but Fjera moves out of range.
Harris Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fjera misses with a double jab.
Fjera avoids the body shot from Harris Jr.
Jodi Joe Fjera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy body kick from Fjera #TD2#
and Harris Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Harris Jr.
Harris Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fjera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harris Jr manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fjera's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Fjera looking to sit in guard and control but Harris Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Fjera is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Harris Jr frees his head nicely. Oh but Fjera has switched to an armbar! Harris Jr is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jodi Joe Fjera!
A very excited looking Jodi Joe Fjera 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: TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jodi Joe Fjera (ranked 2688 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalazzar Scar (ranked 3628 p4p, 0 weight class). Fjera comes into the arena with Tito & Tarantula blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

183 cm
20 yrs
210 lbs

185 cm
29 yrs
220 lbs

Fjera

Scar

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jodi Joe Fjera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kalazzar Scar!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Scar pushes Fjera up against the cage in a clinch.
Scar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fjera has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Scar after a bit of a struggle.

Scar jumps guard and drags Fjera to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Scar trying to control the position.

Scar has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Fjera doesn't defend quickly enough and Scar has managed to lock this one up! Can Fjera escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Scar on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kalazzar Scar!
After winning the bout, Kalazzar Scar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pacer Dalton (ranked 7832 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jodi Joe Fjera (ranked 2662 p4p, 0 weight class). Fjera has chosen Tito & Tarantula as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

180 cm
20 yrs
220 lbs

183 cm
20 yrs
210 lbs

Dalton

Fjera

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jodi Joe Fjera!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fjera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Fjera gets caught napping as Dalton dives in and scores a takedown. Fjera manages to retain guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (0) Fjera

Dalton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fjera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dalton has managed to get both his arms back between Fjera's legs - danger averted.
Dalton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Fjera is keeping the position.

Dalton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fjera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fjera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Fjera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Fjera working for a triangle but Dalton defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Fjera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dalton controlling from the top position.

Fjera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dalton defends well.

Fjera has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dalton should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Fjera has tightened it up now! Dalton should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jodi Joe Fjera!
Jodi Joe Fjera seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Fjera misses with a few strikes there.
Singh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fjera defends it well.
Fjera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fjera connects with the punch.
Singh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fjera circles away.
Fjera appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fjera connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Sangram Singh has been cut.
Crunch! Fjera slams his shin into Singh's torso.
Fjera scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Singh looks winded!
Singh is holding his hands too far apart here. Fjera throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Singh is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jodi Joe Fjera!
A very excited looking Jodi Joe Fjera 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: TWGC 18 (265lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Arseni Tereshchenko (ranked 6608 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jodi Joe Fjera (ranked 2774 p4p, 0 weight class). Fjera has chosen Tito & Tarantula as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

185 cm
25 yrs
250 lbs

183 cm
19 yrs
210 lbs

Tereshchenko

Fjera

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Arseni Tereshchenko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jodi Joe Fjera!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tereshchenko doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Fjera moves into the clinch.

Fjera pulls Tereshchenko into guard.
Fjera seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tereshchenko wants to pass the guard but Fjera is keeping the position.

Fjera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tereshchenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tereshchenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fjera is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tereshchenko is working hard here to advance position.
Fjera has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jako Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Fjera is trying to keep Tereshchenko in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tereshchenko manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tereshchenko (0) vs (2) Fjera
Tereshchenko is pulling down on Fjera's head to control his posture.
Tereshchenko continues to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tereshchenko keeping moving, preventing Fjera from controlling successfully.
Fjera advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tereshchenko (0) vs (5) Fjera
Fjera wants to control but Tereshchenko is keeping him busy.
Fjera is staying tight to Tereshchenko's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Tereshchenko is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tereshchenko tries to buck Fjera off but Fjera is having none of it.

Fjera tries for a kimura but Tereshchenko is defending well.
Tereshchenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tereshchenko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fjera's best efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tereshchenko won't allow Fjera to pass to mount.
Fjera trying to control the pace.
Tereshchenko is staying active underneath Fjera, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tereshchenko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tereshchenko.
Tereshchenko is pulling down on Fjera's head. It's preventing any offense from Fjera, at least for the moment.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tereshchenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Fjera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tereshchenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Fjera drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tereshchenko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tereshchenko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tereshchenko!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tereshchenko (4) vs (5) Fjera
Fjera can't do much from the bottom here.

Tereshchenko has hold of Fjera's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Fjera tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Tereshchenko cranks the arm and Fjera screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Fjera, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Arseni Tereshchenko!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fjera can pounce on him. #CL#
Fjera clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fjera.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Fjera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fjera struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Fjera is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Fjera doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Fjera breaks the clinch. #CL#
Fjera closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Fjera lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Fjera.
Fjera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fjera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fjera working aggressively here.
Smith is trying to stall. #BC#
Fjera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Fjera. #T1##CL2#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fjera throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Fjera.
Smith tries a body shot but Fjera blocks it.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fjera tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Fjera back against the cage. #BC#
Fjera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fjera misses with a body kick.
Fjera scores with a nice strike.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fjera can pounce on him.
Fjera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Fjera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fjera throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well. #CL#
Fjera closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fjera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Fjera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fjera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith blocks a body shot from Fjera.
Fjera wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith blocking some punches.
Fjera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Smith.
Fjera is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fjera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fjera's elbow.
Fjera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fjera lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fjera cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Fjera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow. #T3#
Fjera tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Fjera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fjera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fjera is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fjera wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fjera backwards. #BC#
Fjera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fjera scores with a nice head shot.
Fjera lands a lovely overhand right.
Fjera connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fjera, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Fjera in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith blocks a body shot from Fjera.
Fjera scores with a hook to the body.
Fjera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fjera is keeping busy.
Fjera tries for a takedown. No joy. #T4#
Fjera stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fjera has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jodi Joe Fjera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fjera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Fjera.
Fjera tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fjera or not.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Smith trying to stall but Fjera improves his position.
Fjera lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith wants to stall.
Fjera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Fjera misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jodi Joe Fjera dominated that round.
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#
Smith moves to clinch but Fjera breaks away
and Fjera counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
Fjera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Fjera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fjera.
Fjera is looking to land body kicks.
Smith drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fjera defends it well.
Fjera lands the left hand.
Fjera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jodi Joe Fjera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab, jab by Fjera - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fjera doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fjera. #T1#
Fjera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fjera.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fjera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fjera moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Jerry Smith has been cut.
Fjera lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Fjera shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Smith takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Fjera sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Smith bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jodi Joe Fjera!
After winning the bout, Jodi Joe Fjera thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2017

#R1#
Fjera misses with a lunging right hand
and Tupper V counters with a straight right hand.
Fjera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fjera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jodi Joe Fjera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupper V fails to land the takedown.
Fjera darts in looking for a takedown but Tupper V gets double underhooks and turns Fjera into the cage.
Fjera misses the jab.
Nice body kick there by Fjera.
A punch combination from Fjera misses.
Fjera tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Fjera moves into the clinch.
Tupper V wants a takedown but no success here.
Fjera tries to throw a body punch but Tupper V avoids it by throwing Fjera back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tupper V takes a shot to the head.
Fjera has a couple of punches blocked by Tupper V. #T1#
Tupper V misses with the head strike.
Tupper V fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fjera presses Tupper V against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fjera lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tupper V has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fjera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tupper V looks winded!
Tupper V is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fjera is defending well for now.
Fjera cracks Tupper V with a nice body shot.
Fjera scores with a knee to the head.
Fjera lands with a left to the head.
Fjera pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fjera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fjera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tupper V wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fjera has him pressed against the cage.
Fjera stalling against the cage.
Fjera lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fjera is stalling here. #BC2#
Tupper V breaks the clinch.
Fjera throws a head kick that half lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fjera is defended easily by Tupper V.
Tupper V is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fjera misses with a body kick.
A lazy body kick from Fjera
and Tupper V counters with a left and a right that stings Fjera. #CL#
Fjera moves into the clinch.
Fjera tries a body shot but Tupper V blocks it.
Tupper V is looking to break free of the clinch but Fjera has double underhooks.
Tupper V tries to break the clinch but Fjera is controlling the position.
Tupper V wants to break free but Fjera has control.
Fjera scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Fjera missing with knees to the body.
Tupper V takes a shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Bobby Tupper V has been cut.
Fjera misses with a knee strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fjera.
Fjera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fjera has Tupper V pressed against the cage.
Fjera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Fjera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fjera works the jab nicely.#ROC#
Tupper V is rocked!
Fjera and Tupper V are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Fjera throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Tupper V into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Fjera knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jodi Joe Fjera!
Our winner, Jodi Joe Fjera, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TWGC 17 (205lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2017

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dayton McAdams and Jodi Joe Fjera. McAdams comes to the cage accompanied by OVERWERK - Alive. Fjera has chosen Tito & Tarantula as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

198 cm
27 yrs
215 lbs

183 cm
19 yrs
210 lbs

McAdams

Fjera

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Dayton McAdams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jodi Joe Fjera!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Fjera clinches up against the cage.

Fjera jumps guard.
McAdams stopping the sweep attempt from Fjera.
McAdams stands and throws Fjera's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McAdams (3) vs (0) Fjera
McAdams tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

McAdams tries for a kimura but Fjera is defending well.
Fjera tries to get back to half guard but can't.

McAdams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAdams advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: McAdams (5) vs (0) Fjera

McAdams has hold of Fjera's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fjera manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McAdams avoids the attempt from Fjera to control.

McAdams looking to secure an arm triangle but Fjera defends it well.
Fjera is working to get back to half guard.
McAdams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fjera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McAdams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fjera tries to hold on but McAdams pushes him away.
Fjera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

McAdams goes for an armbar but Fjera turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Fjera.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McAdams (5) vs (2) Fjera
Fjera looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjera trying to control the position from guard on top but McAdams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fjera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fjera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McAdams is keeping the position for now.

McAdams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fjera looking to improve position, pressing down on McAdams's thigh with his hand. McAdams seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Fjera paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Fjera's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! McAdams picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dayton McAdams!
Dayton McAdams looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'That win is the fruit of my training, it doesn't look like it but I enjoy it a lot!'.

Event: TWGC 17 (205lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ronald Dela Rosa and Jodi Joe Fjera. Fjera comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tito & Tarantula kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jodi Joe Fjera has the eye of the tiger tonight.

191 cm
20 yrs
194 lbs

183 cm
19 yrs
210 lbs

Dela Rosa

Fjera

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jodi Joe Fjera!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Fjera dives in and scores a takedown into Dela Rosa's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (0) vs (2) Fjera
Fjera wants to control from the top but Dela Rosa keeps moving.
Fjera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dela Rosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dela Rosa keeping moving, preventing Fjera from controlling successfully.
Dela Rosa is controlling Fjera's posture.
Dela Rosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dela Rosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Dela Rosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fjera is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dela Rosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fjera defends well.
Fjera forces his way into half guard.
Fjera tries to pass to full mount but Dela Rosa defends it.

Fjera is looking for a kimura here.
Dela Rosa is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa wants to control but Fjera is keeping busy.
Fjera passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (0) vs (5) Fjera
Fjera looking to control but Dela Rosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dela Rosa is looking to improve his position but Fjera isn't that keen on the idea.
Dela Rosa tries to hold on but Fjera pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera fails to advance to Dela Rosa's back.
Fjera content just to control the position here.
Fjera takes Dela Rosa's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Dela Rosa is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Dela Rosa (0) vs (8) Fjera
Fjera avoiding Dela Rosa 's attempts to control his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa staying busy and making it hard for Fjera to control.
Dela Rosa is really stuck here.
Dela Rosa is working hard here to advance position.
Dela Rosa is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fjera.
Fjera gets his hands free as Dela Rosa looks to control.

Fjera patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Dela Rosa just trying to survive but Fjera is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Fjera is riding his opponent, not letting Dela Rosa buck him off.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Fjera is persistently looking for the submission but Dela Rosa is defending it well.
Will Fjera go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Dela Rosa right now.
Fjera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dela Rosa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Fjera looking to break Dela Rosa's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dela Rosa remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fjera will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fjera avoiding Dela Rosa 's attempts to control his hands.

Fjera is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa turns into Fjera and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (2) vs (8) Fjera
Dela Rosa looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dela Rosa stands and throws Fjera's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (5) vs (8) Fjera
Dela Rosa tries to advance to mount but Fjera denies him.
Fjera manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dela Rosa sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Dela Rosa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dela Rosa tries to pass to full mount but Fjera defends it.
Dela Rosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fjera keeps working.
Dela Rosa tries to pass to full mount but Fjera defends it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Dela Rosa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fjera tries to get to full guard but Dela Rosa has control of the leg.
Dela Rosa wants to pass to mount but Fjera is defending the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fjera is not content to let Dela Rosa control the position.
Fjera keeping control of the position.
Dela Rosa is keen to just control but Fjera is a slippery customer.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fjera trying to control here.
Dela Rosa wants to control but Fjera is keeping him busy.
Fjera wants to improve his position but Dela Rosa is controlling well.
Fjera is refusing to be controlled, as Dela Rosa sits in half guard.
Fjera felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Fjera won't allow Dela Rosa to pass to mount.
Dela Rosa prevents Fjera from improving his position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fjera is still trying to improve position.
Dela Rosa wants to control but Fjera is keeping him busy.
Dela Rosa is really struggling to control Fjera but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fjera tries to roll over but Dela Rosa keeps him under control.
Fjera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dela Rosa wants to control from the top but Fjera keeps moving.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fjera pulls Dela Rosa in close to prevent any damage.
Dela Rosa wants to control from the top but Fjera keeps moving.
Fjera working a defensive guard here.

Fjera working for submissions but it's allowed Dela Rosa to get to half guard.
Dela Rosa is trying to control. Fjera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fjera gets back to full guard.
Fjera keeping moving, preventing Dela Rosa from controlling successfully.
Dela Rosa preventing the sweep.
Fjera keeping moving, preventing Dela Rosa from controlling successfully.
Fjera is trying to hold Dela Rosa in close to prevent damage but Dela Rosa has managed to pass into half guard.
Fjera wants to control but Dela Rosa is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fjera wants to improve his position but Dela Rosa is controlling well.

Fjera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Dela Rosa is working for a kimura but Fjera is defending it quite comfortably.
Dela Rosa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fjera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Dela Rosa seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Fjera has recovered full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fjera wins on points by 8 to 5.
A relieved looking Jodi Joe Fjera 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: Jun 06, 2017

#R1#
Fjera falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Singh counters with a shoot takedown. Fjera fights it but they end up in guard.
Fjera seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Singh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fjera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Singh has managed to get both his arms back between Fjera's legs - danger averted.
Singh is working Fjera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fjera is pulling down on Singh's head to control his posture.
Fjera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Singh postures up in Fjera's guard and throws a big left but Fjera blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Fjera.
Fjera is trying to stand.
Singh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Singh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Singh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Singh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Singh thows a huge punch but Fjera dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fjera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Singh.
Fjera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Singh.
Fjera wants to control but Singh is keeping busy.
Fjera is controlling Singh's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fjera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Singh. #T2#
Singh drops an elbow to the side of Fjera's head.
Fjera is looking for a sweep. Singh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Singh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Singh lands a nice short elbow.
Fjera tries to kick Singh off but Singh keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fjera wants to control but Singh is keeping busy.
Fjera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Singh. #T3#
Fjera is trying to get back to full guard.
Fjera is working hard here to advance position.
Singh throwing shots but Fjera is blocking nicely.
Singh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fjera is trying to get back to full guard.
Singh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Singh slips a nice elbow through Fjera's hands, connecting with Fjera's forehead.#T4#
Singh working the head and body with strikes.
Fjera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fjera.
Singh is looking to work some ground and pound but Fjera has wrist control.
Fjera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Singh tries to free his leg and advance position but Fjera is retaining full guard.
Fjera is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Singh can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Singh is defending against the submission attempts here by Fjera.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Singh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sangram Singh dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Singh needs to keep his hands up - Fjera had a free shot at his head there.
Singh takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CL#
Fjera gets a clinch.
Singh is working for takedown but Fjera is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fjera misses with a punch to the body.
Fjera pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Fjera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera thuds his right hand into Singh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jodi Joe Fjera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singh shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Fjera scores with a spinning back kick!
Fjera scores with a jab.
A solid body kick from Fjera.
Singh is breathing heavily.
Fjera fails with a takedown attempt.
Fjera scores with a push kick.
Fjera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fjera shoots in but Singh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Singh takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Fjera scores with a head kick. #CL#
Fjera clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fjera lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fjera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Singh.
Jodi Joe Fjera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sangram Singh.#BC#
Fjera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Fjera rushes Singh and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Fjera manages to break the clinch.
Fjera throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Singh's head.#CL#
Fjera has closed the distance and engaged Singh in a clinch. #T3#
Fjera pushes Singh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Fjera breaks from the clinch.
Fjera scores with a hook.#TD2#
Singh shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fjera punching from the bottom.
Fjera is looking for a sweep. Singh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fjera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Fjera taking some punishment here, with Singh in his half guard.
Fjera taking some punishment here, with Singh in his half guard.
Singh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Singh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Singh lands a nice short elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Singh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Singh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Singh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fjera keeping hold of Singh's head, controlling as best he can.
Fjera trying to hold on to Singh's head to control him but Singh postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jodi Joe Fjera dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Fjera scores with a decent looking hook.
Fjera scores with the left hand. Singh knows he should have avoided that one.
Fjera's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fjera duly obliges. #CUT#
It looks like Sangram Singh has been cut.
Fjera misses with a two punch combination.
Singh takes one to the chin there.#TD2#
Fjera gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Fjera working for submissions but it's allowed Singh to get to half guard.
Singh prevents Fjera from improving his position.#T1#
Singh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fjera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Singh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fjera is just riding it out for now. Singh eventually gives up the hold.
Singh with the ground and pound but Fjera uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fjera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Fjera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Singh defends well.
Sangram Singh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Singh stopping the sweep attempt from Fjera.
Fjera is looking to stand back up but Singh counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Fjera.
Fjera trying to control but Singh postures up.
Singh winds up and cracks Fjera with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Fjera regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Singh. #SUB#
Fjera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Singh defends it easily.
Singh throwing strikes but missing.
Singh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fjera doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
Fjera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Singh is aware though and is defending well.
Fjera pulls Singh in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Singh pushing down on Fjera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Singh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Singh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Singh lands with a punch from half guard.
Singh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Singh drops an elbow to the side of Fjera's head.
Singh lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fjera manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Singh stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Fjera has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Singh manages to get his head free but now Fjera has transitioned to an armbar! Singh grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Fjera! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jodi Joe Fjera!
A relieved looking Jodi Joe Fjera 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: May 16, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Paelinck fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fjera sprawls well initially but Paelinck persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fjera has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Paelinck drops an elbow to the side of Fjera's head.
Paelinck keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fjera trying to control from the bottom.
Paelinck has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fjera wants to get back to full guard.
Fjera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Paelinck.
Paelinck controlling the action here.
Paelinck throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Paelinck scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paelinck uses his free foot to push down on Fjera's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fjera.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fjera is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Paelinck unloading with bombs!
Paelinck lands a big elbow.
Fjera tries to lock up and control but Paelinck gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
My spies in Strikey McFisty's Combat Emporium inform me that Paelinck has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fjera taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Fjera that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Paelinck landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fjera in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Paelinck lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fjera taking shots to the head. #ROC2#
Fjera is rocked!
Fjera is looking to get to half guard.
Paelinck takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fjera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T2#
Paelinck controlling his opponent.
Fjera wants to control but Paelinck is having none of it.
Paelinck controlling the pace for now.
Paelinck raining down hammerfists from mount.
Paelinck lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Paelinck connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fjera knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paelinck on the ground.
Paelinck controlling his opponent.
Paelinck lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T3#
Fjera is in a horrible position here. Paelinck smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Paelinck connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oh Fjera is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fjera is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fjera seems to have got his legs back now.
Paelinck is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fjera can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fjera tries to reverse the position but Paelinck maintains control.
Fjera tries to buck Paelinck off but he can't manage it.
Paelinck fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Paelinck lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Fjera! Paelinck sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Fjera and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Samu Paelinck!
Samu Paelinck took some time post fight to say the following; 'Look at the text from our last fight. I told you to retire already. Get lost, kid. '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2017

#R1#
Fjera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Khabilov's waist but Khabilov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fjera off to one side.
Khabilov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fjera scores with a spinning back kick!
Khabilov tries to clinch there but Fjera circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Fjera there.
Khabilov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Khabilov tries to clinch but Fjera moves out of range.
Fjera jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fjera scores with a jab to the head.
Fjera connects with a looping right hand. #ROC#
Khabilov is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ruslan Khabilov has been cut.
Nice body kick from Fjera.
Khabilov looks winded!
Fjera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fjera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khabilov.
Khabilov tries for a takedown but Fjera circles away easily
and Fjera scores with a counter punch that sends Khabilov to the canvas! Fjera smells blood - he's punishing Khabilov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Khabilov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jodi Joe Fjera!
A very excited looking Jodi Joe Fjera 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2016

#R1#
Fjera tests Reed's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Reed shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Reed working over Fjera with some ground and pound. Fjera looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Reed not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reed sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fjera defending well though.
Reed thows a huge punch but Fjera dodges it nicely.
Reed looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Reed throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reed missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reed thows a huge punch but Fjera dodges it nicely.
Reed 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.
Reed not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
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. Reed connects with a nice short shot to Fjera's temple.
Reed drops an elbow to the side of Fjera's head.
Fjera has hold of Reed's hands but Reed slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Reed wants to pass to mount but Fjera is defending the position.
Reed is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Reed is landing with some decent strikes but Fjera is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#
Fjera is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fjera is trying to escape the mount.
Reed lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Fjera! Reed sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Fjera and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Howland Reed!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2016

#R1#
Fjera scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Red scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fjera throws a leg kick but Red checks it.
Red swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Red uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fjera.
Red takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fjera lands a nice hook to Red's body. Red takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fjera walks into a stiff left hand from Red.
A jab from Fjera misses.
Red tries to counter by clinching up but Fjera breaks away and moves out of range.
Fjera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fjera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Red.
Red looks to land a left hand but Fjera moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Fjera.
Red moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Red checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fjera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fjera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Red.
Fjera lands a nice hook to Red's body. Red takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fjera misses the shot to the body.
Red tries to counter by clinching up but Fjera breaks away and moves out of range.
A punch combination from Fjera misses.
Fjera throws out a loose jab but Red uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jodi Joe Fjera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Red misses its intended target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fjera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fjera throws a hook but Red avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Fjera misses.
Fjera tries to clinch there but Red circles away.
Fjera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fjera cracks a nice hook into Red's ribs.
Fjera is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Red rather than just go for the knockout.
Red lands a jab to Fjera's midsection.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Red. Fjera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fjera slips a straight right by Red.
Fjera throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Fjera.
Fjera swings for the body but Red moves out of range.
Red slips a straight right by Fjera.
Red throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fjera misses with an uppercut. Red saw that one coming.
Red seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fjera blocks a jab.
Fjera looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Red jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fjera throws a series of punches but Red moves out of range.
Red jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fjera throws a front kick aimed at Red's knee but Red avoids it well.
Fjera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Red. #T3#
Fjera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Red connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Red throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fjera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fjera let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fjera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fjera misses the jab.
Jab by Red.
Fjera misses with a hook #CL#
and Red counters by moving into the clinch.
Fjera misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Red.
Fjera throws a punch but it's blocked by Red.
Red lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fjera.
Fjera looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Red.
Fjera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Red tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fjera's elbow. #T4#
Fjera wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fjera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fjera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Red cracks Fjera with a nice body shot.
Fjera tries to break free but Red pushes him back against the cage.
Red digs a right hand into Fjera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fjera's gas tank.
Red lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Red prevents Fjera from breaking the clinch.
Fjera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Red's elbow.
Red lands with a short shot to the head.
Fjera pushes Red back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Red lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fjera.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fjera. #BC2#
Fjera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fjera thuds his shin into the meat of Red's side.
Red looks to score with a jab to the body but Fjera is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jodi Joe Fjera will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Red dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Red misses with an uppercut. Fjera saw that one coming.
Fjera misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Fjera.
Fjera moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fjera throws a shot from downtown. Red moves away and avoids it.
Fjera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Fjera tries to get set, Red tries to push him back and clinch up but Fjera manages to avoid the attempt.
Red walks into a straight right hand from Fjera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Red moves into the clinch.
Red throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fjeras head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Red creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fjera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Red's elbow.
Red lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Fjera has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Red scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fjera struggles to land a body shot inside as Red controls his hands.
Red taking a breather.
Fjera misses with a body punch.
Fjera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Red scores with a shoulder strike.
Red stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Red.
Red softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Red lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fjera.
Red works on Fjera's body with a couple of short punches.
Red lands a hook to the side of the head.
Red lands a shoulder strike.
Red lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fjera backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Red.
Fjera is breathing heavily.#T2#
Red lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Red on the inside.
Red makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Red blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Red.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Red working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Red lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Fjera is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Red.
Fjera is still on wobbly legs! Can Red finish him?
Red working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Red lands a shoulder strike.
Red blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fjera looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Red lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Fjera to his knees! Red keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

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

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