Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NRC 13
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
A jab from Leopoldo misses. #CL2#
Mint closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mint scores with a shot to the side of Leopoldo's head.
Mint pushes Leopoldo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mint lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mint scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Mint.
Mint lands a nice uppercut.
Leopoldo takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mint.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mint.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mint goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mint pushes Leopoldo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mint tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leopoldo's elbow. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Mint.
Mint lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leopoldo.
Leopoldo wants to stall.
A right hand to the body from Mint.
Mint digs a right hand into Leopoldo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Leopoldo's gas tank.
Mint lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mint misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Mint.
Mint working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mint.
Mint lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mint digs a right hand underneath Leopoldo's ribcage. Leopoldo let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Mint misses with a punch to the body.
Leopoldo is trying to maintain a safe position but Mint gets an underhook and turns Leopoldo into the cage.
Mint lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leopoldo backwards.
Mint lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mint misses with a punch to the body.
Mint scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mint misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mint lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mint lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leopoldo.
Mint lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Mint.
Leopoldo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mint presses Leopoldo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mint works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Mint working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mint misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leopoldo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mint is keeping busy.
Mint digs a right hand into Leopoldo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Leopoldo's gas tank.
Mint lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mint is leaning against Leopoldo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mint throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leopoldo is breathing heavily.
Mint lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leopoldo backwards.
Mint tries a body shot but Leopoldo blocks it.
Mint pushes Leopoldo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Mint.
Mint lands a hook that snaps the head of Leopoldo backwards.
Mint lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mint creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mint digs a right hand underneath Leopoldo's ribcage. Leopoldo let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD2#
Mint manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Mint is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leopoldo defends well.
Mint is trying to control the position but Leopoldo postures up.
Mint pulls Leopoldo in close to prevent any damage.
Mint wants to sweep here but Leopoldo controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Mint is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leopoldo defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harris Mint dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Mint rushes Leopoldo and presses him up against the cage.
Mint lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leopoldo takes a shot to the head.
Leopoldo prevents a body shot from Mint.
Mint lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Mint ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mint no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mint has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Leopoldo postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mint looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leopoldo is one step ahead there.
Leopoldo looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB2#
Mint has his foot on Leopoldo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leopoldo works his way back into a safe position though.
Mint is trying to control the position but Leopoldo postures up. #SUB2#
Mint is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Mint is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leopoldo defends well.#SUB2#
Mint looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Leopoldo passes into half guard.
Leopoldo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Mint looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Leopoldo is trying to control. Mint wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mint is trying to control but can't.
Leopoldo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mint trying to control but Leopoldo postures up. #SUB2#
Mint looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mint wants to control but Leopoldo is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Leopoldo trying to control from half guard but Mint is working away.
Mint is trying to maintain the position but Leopoldo is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Mint drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mint wants to pass the guard but Leopoldo is keeping the position.
Mint trying to control but Leopoldo is working from the bottom.
Mint tries to free his leg and advance position but Leopoldo is retaining full guard.
Leopoldo trying to control the position.
Mint is in close to Leopoldo's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Leopoldo controls Mint momentarily but Mint frees himself.
Mint landing with the ground and pound.
Mint not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Leopoldo trying to keep a closed guard but Mint is proving a slippery customer.
Mint throwing strikes from guard but Leopoldo blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mint working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harris Mint showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Leopoldo gets caught napping as Mint dives in and scores a takedown. Leopoldo manages to retain guard.
Mint scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mint connects with a couple of short punches.
Mint trying to control the position from guard on top but Leopoldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mint has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leopoldo has momentary wrist control but Mint slips an elbow through the middle.
Mint postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mint controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mint postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mint trying to control the position from guard on top but Leopoldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mint lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Mint lands a couple of elbows.
Leopoldo being controlled here, momentarily.
Mint pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leopoldo is keeping the position for now.
Mint passes Leopoldo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mint controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Mint seems to be working for a kimura but Leopoldo defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ground and pound from Mint.
Mint working over Leopoldo with some ground and pound. Leopoldo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mint missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Mint seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Mint is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leopoldo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mint.
Mint landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Mint is thwarting Leopoldo's attempts to control the position.
Harris Mint has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mint seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Mint is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mint seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mint moves into full mount! Leopoldo won't be happy about that! #T4#
Leopoldo wants to control but Mint is having none of it.
Harris Mint is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mint with good strikes from the mount here!
Mint controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leopoldo is looking to improve his position but Mint isn't that keen on the idea.
Blake Leopoldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mint lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 25:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 25:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harris Mint!
A relieved looking Harris Mint 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: NRC Fight Night 3
Date: Feb 02, 2022

#R1#
Small looks to land a combination. Leopoldo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Leopoldo throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Leopoldo swings widly with a right hand
and Small cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leopoldo looks to land a right hand but Small moved out of range.
Leopoldo misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Small moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Small.#CL#
Small closes the distance and pushes Leopoldo back into the cage.
Small is leaning against Leopoldo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Small.
A short left from Small.
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!
Small throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leopoldos head.
A short uppercut from Small.
Small working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Small lands a body shot.
Small working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Small lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leopoldo leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Small.
Small throws a head punch that misses.
Small lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Small.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Small tries to throw a body punch but Leopoldo avoids it by throwing Small back against the cage.
Small misses with a punch on the inside.
Small misses with the head strike. #T2#
Small scores with a shot to the side of Leopoldo's head.
Leopoldo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Small swings wildly with an uppercut but Leopoldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Small on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Small presses Leopoldo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leopoldo looks winded!
Small lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Small.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Small.
Nice body punch from Small - that landed with a thud.
Small scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Small lands a body punch in the clinch.
Small lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leopoldo backwards.
Small lands a hook that snaps the head of Leopoldo backwards. #ROC#Leopoldo is rocked!
Small digs a right hand underneath Leopoldo's ribcage. Leopoldo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leopoldo is still on wobbly legs! Can Small finish him?
A short body shot lands from Small as the two fighters clinch.
Small softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leopoldo seems to have recovered his senses.
Small lands with a left to the head.
Small lands a body punch.
Small scores with a shot to the side of Leopoldo's head.
Still in the clinch, Small scores with a nice short uppercut.
Small lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Small throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Small unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Leopoldo! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Small is unloading with more strikes now! Leopoldo drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uriah Small!
During a confident post fight interview, Uriah Small thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: NRC 9
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1##CL#
Martinez forces Leopoldo back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Martinez breaks the clinch.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martinez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Martinez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martinez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leopoldo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leopoldo throws a jab but it's blocked by Martinez.
A slow jab from Leopoldo misses its intended target.
Leopoldo blocks a head kick by Martinez.
Leopoldo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martinez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leopoldo avoids the head kick by Martinez.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses.
Leopoldo misses with an uppercut.
Leopoldo throws a hook to the side of Martinez's head but Martinez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been told by Martinez's head coaches at Deep waters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Martinez misses with a head kick.
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!
Martinez throws a head kick that misses.
Leopoldo misses the jab.
Martinez misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Leopoldo misses its intended target.
Martinez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martinez misses with a head kick.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
Martinez defending well as Leopoldo loads up on a big left hand.
Leopoldo looks to land a left hand but Martinez moved out of range nicely.
Martinez misses with a head kick. #T1#
Leopoldo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Leopoldo misses its intended target.
Leopoldo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martinez.
Leopoldo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martinez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leopoldo.
Martinez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Leopoldo blocks a head kick by Martinez.
Leopoldo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Leopoldo throws out a loose jab but Martinez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leopoldo looks to land a left hand but Martinez moved out of range nicely.
Martinez throws a counter high kick but Leopoldo was just alert enough to avoid it.
Leopoldo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Leopoldo misses.
Martinez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Leopoldo misses with a straight right.
Leopoldo looks to land a left hand but Martinez moved out of range nicely.
Martinez works Leopoldo's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leopoldo misses with a straight right.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martinez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martinez with a hook.
Martinez slips under a jab from Leopoldo.
Leopoldo takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Martinez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martinez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martinez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leopoldo moves away.
Leopoldo throws a jab when Martinez was well out of range.
Martinez throws a head kick but Leopoldo moves out of range.
Martinez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martinez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Martinez throws a head kick but Leopoldo moves out of range. #CL#
Martinez has closed the distance and engaged Leopoldo in a clinch.
Martinez throws an elbow that misses.
Martinez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leopoldo.
Martinez taking a breather.
Martinez has Leopoldo pressed against the cage.
Martinez tries to circle away but Leopoldo has him pinned against the cage.
Leopoldo managing to block the knees to the body from Martinez. #BC#
Martinez breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Martinez throws a head kick that misses.
Leopoldo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Leopoldo dodges the punch combination from Martinez.
Martinez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leopoldo throws out the jab.
Martinez staying out of range there.
Leopoldo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martinez moves out of range as Leopoldo strikes.
Leopoldo misses with an uppercut. Martinez saw that one coming.
Martinez moves out of range of the strikes.
Martinez is looking to counter punch.
Martinez moves out of range of the strikes.
Leopoldo misses with a hook.
Martinez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leopoldo looks to land a left hand but Martinez moved out of range nicely.
Martinez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martinez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leopoldo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martinez.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Leopoldo looks to throw the jab but Martinez is out of range.
Leopoldo misses with a straight left.
Martinez blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leopoldo throws a jab but it's blocked by Martinez.
A big right from Leopoldo misses. #T4#
Martinez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leopoldo.
Martinez tries a head kick but it misses.
Leopoldo throws a hook but Martinez avoids it easily.
A big right from Leopoldo misses.
Martinez throws a head kick but Leopoldo moves out of range.
Leopoldo looks to land a left hand but Martinez moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Leopoldo.
Martinez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Leopoldo.
Martinez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leopoldo throws out the jab.
Leopoldo throws a lazy right hand but Martinez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martinez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Leopoldo misses.
Martinez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Leopoldo's head.
Martinez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leopoldo.
Martinez slips under a jab.
Martinez thinks about countering with a head kick.
Martinez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leopoldo.
Martinez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leopoldo blocks a head kick by Martinez.
Leopoldo missing with a left hand there. Martinez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leopoldo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leopoldo throws a big shot that misses.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Martinez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Leopoldo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leopoldo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Martinez.
Leopoldo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martinez.
Martinez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leopoldo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martinez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leopoldo.
Leopoldo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martinez is looking for a counter combo.
Leopoldo misses the jab.
Martinez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leopoldo.
A head kick misses from Martinez.
Martinez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Leopoldo thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Martinez clinches with his opponent.
Leopoldo keeps control of Martinez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Martinez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martinez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Martinez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leopoldo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leopoldo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Leopoldo missing with a left hand there. Martinez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Martinez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Martinez moves out of range as Leopoldo strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Martinez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Martinez slips a straight right by Leopoldo.
Leopoldo misses with a hook.
Martinez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martinez throws a head kick but Leopoldo moves out of range.
Leopoldo throws the left hand but Martinez avoids the punch easily.
Martinez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martinez ducks under a wild hook from Leopoldo.
Leopoldo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #KD#
Martinez lands a big head kick that sends Leopoldo tumbling to the mat! Martinez takes a step backwards and waves Leopoldo back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Leopoldo is rocked!
Javier Martinez is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinez slips under a jab.
Leopoldo is still on wobbly legs! Can Martinez finish him?
Leopoldo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martinez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leopoldo can do to turn this around?
Martinez drops Leopoldo with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Leopoldo! Martinez dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Javier Martinez!
In his post fight interview, Javier Martinez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: NRC 4
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Beam moves into the clinch.
Beam misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beam lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leopoldo blocking some punches.
Beam stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Beam blocks a body shot from Leopoldo.
Beam misses with the head strike.
Leopoldo avoiding damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Leopoldo for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Leopoldo.
Beam lands a nice shot to the body.
Beam tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leopoldo.
Nice body punch from Beam - that landed with a thud.
Beam lands a body shot.
Beam lands a body shot in the clinch.
Beam lands a hook that snaps the head of Leopoldo backwards.
Beam lands a shot to the body.
Beam misses with some punches.
Beam letting Leopoldo take a breather here.
Beam can't find room to land a body shot as Leopoldo controls the action.
Beam lands a body shot in the clinch.
Leopoldo takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Nice body punch from Beam.
Beam scores with a shoulder strike.
Beam can't find room to land a body shot as Leopoldo controls the action.
Beam misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beam misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beam lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Beam.
Beam lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Beam.
Leopoldo is stalling here.
Beam scores with a shot to the side of Leopoldo's head. #T3#
Beam lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Beam goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Beam.
Leopoldo is breathing heavily.
Beam lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beam creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beam works on Leopoldo's body with a couple of short punches.
Beam working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Beam.
Beam looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leopoldo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Beam lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Beam - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Beam lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Beam lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leopoldo backwards.
Beam makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leopoldo tries to stall but Beam uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Beam throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leopoldos head.
Beam misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leopoldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leopoldo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beam lands a body shot.
Beam tries a body shot but Leopoldo blocks it.
Beam lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Beam 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#
Beam lands with a right hand.
Beam throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leopoldo on the side of the head.
Beam catches Leopoldo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Leopoldo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beam's waist but Beam gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leopoldo off to one side.
Leopoldo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC2#Leopoldo is rocked!#CL2#
Beam gets a clinch.
Oh Leopoldo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beam digs a right hand underneath Leopoldo's ribcage. Leopoldo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Beam tries a body shot but Leopoldo blocks it.
Leopoldo seems to have got his legs back now.
Beam struggles to land a body shot inside as Leopoldo controls his hands.
Beam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James Beam seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Beam gets through Leopoldo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Beam.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beam scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Beam lands with a left to the head.
Beam pushes Leopoldo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Beam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leopoldo's elbow.
Beam lands a shot to the body.
Beam goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Beam.
Beam lands with a short shot to the head.
Beam lands a shot to the body.
Beam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A body shot lands from Beam.
Leopoldo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Beam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beam changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beam throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Beam instigates a clinch.
Beam works on Leopoldo's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Beam softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beam scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Beam tightens his grip and picks Leopoldo up, before dumping him to the ground. Leopoldo manages to land in guard.
Leopoldo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beam sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beam wants to control from the top but Leopoldo keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Leopoldo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beam is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Leopoldo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beam is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Leopoldo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Beam should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Leopoldo has tightened it up now! Beam 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 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Blake Leopoldo!
Blake Leopoldo tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2021

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Leopoldo misses the target. #CL2#
Portman closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Portman jumps guard and drags Leopoldo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Portman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leopoldo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Portman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Our spies down at at CHECMATE PRIME MMA inform us that Portman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Portman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Portman is trying to hold Leopoldo in close to prevent damage but Leopoldo has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Portman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leopoldo pulls his head out easily.
Leopoldo moves nicely into side control. #T1#
Leopoldo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Portman!
Portman is squirming around, avoiding Leopoldo's attempts to control the action.
Portman prevents Leopoldo from taking his back.
Portman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Leopoldo fails to move to back control.
Portman holds on to Leopoldo as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Portman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Portman desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Portman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leopoldo pulls his head out easily.
Portman wants to control but Leopoldo is keeping busy.
Portman is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Portman is looking for a sweep. Leopoldo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Portman gets full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leopoldo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Portman is keeping the position for now.
Leopoldo 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. #T3#
Portman controlling the position.
Portman is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Portman gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Portman manages to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Portman holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Portman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4##SUB2#
Leopoldo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Portman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leopoldo has managed to get both his arms back between Portman's legs - danger averted.
Portman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Portman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Leopoldo passes into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leopoldo working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hex Portman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Leopoldo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Portman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Portman is controlling Leopoldo's posture.
Leopoldo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Portman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leopoldo defends it easily.
Portman keeping moving, preventing Leopoldo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Leopoldo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Portman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leopoldo has managed to get both his arms back between Portman's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Portman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Portman seems keen to control Leopoldo's posture.#T1#
Leopoldo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Portman is letting Leopoldo control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Portman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Leopoldo has control of an arm but Portman manages to advance to Leopoldo's back!
Portman has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Leopoldo's body. #SUB2#
Leopoldo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #T2#
Leopoldo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Portman looking for the RNC.
Portman controlling the position well here. Leopoldo rolled but Portman kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Leopoldo breaks Portman's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Blake Leopoldo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Portman is adopting a defensive guard.#T3##SUB2#
Portman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Portman pulls Leopoldo in close to prevent any damage.
Leopoldo wants to control from the top but Portman keeps moving. #SUB2#
Portman is looking to cinch up a triangle. Leopoldo throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Portman's body to avoid the submission. Portman has instead reached around Leopoldo's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Portman arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hex Portman!
Hex Portman made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Thanks everyone remember its Bear N Saint Baby.'.

Event: CMMA 175 Duvernay v DeMinaur 2
Date: Oct 24, 2021

#R1#
Leopoldo misses the jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Averescu.
Leopoldo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Averescu throws a series of punches but Leopoldo avoids them all with ease.
Averescu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leopoldo throws out the jab.
Leopoldo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Averescu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A cross from Averescu lands.
Leopoldo defending well as Averescu loads up on a big left hand.
Leopoldo misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Averescu moves out of range as Leopoldo strikes.
Averescu lunges at Leopoldo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leopoldo's hand.
Leopoldo walks into a stiff left hand from Averescu.
Averescu throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Leopoldo misses the target.
Leopoldo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Averescu misses with the combination.
It seemed like Leopoldo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leopoldo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Averescu loads up on a big right hand but Leopoldo slips the punch.
Some wild striking there from Averescu.
Averescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Leopoldo.
Nice defenses there by Averescu.
Averescu defending well as Leopoldo loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Leopoldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averescu throws out the jab.
Averescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leopoldo throws a series of punches but Averescu moves out of range.
Averescu scores with a sloppy right hand. Leopoldo should have avoided that one.
Averescu ducks under a wild hook from Leopoldo.
Averescu misses with an uppercut. Leopoldo saw that one coming.
Averescu lands with an uppercut that bounces Leopoldo off the cage and back into range.
Leopoldo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Averescu moves out of range as Leopoldo strikes.
Averescu throws a shot from downtown. Leopoldo moves away and avoids it.
Leopoldo moves out of range of the strikes.
Averescu scores with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Averescu, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leopoldo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Leopoldo misses the target.
Leopoldo ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Leopoldo looks to throw the jab but Averescu is out of range.
Averescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Averescu moves away from the strike by Leopoldo.
Averescu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leopoldo throws out the jab.
Leopoldo misses with an uppercut. Averescu saw that one coming.
Averescu moves out of range of the strikes.
Leopoldo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Averescu sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Averescu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Averescu throws the left hand but Leopoldo avoids the punch easily.
Leopoldo moves out of range of the strikes.
Good shot there by Averescu.
Averescu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Leopoldo ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
A big right from Leopoldo misses.
Leopoldo ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Leopoldo throws a hook but Averescu avoids it easily.
Averescu dips to his left and cracks Leopoldo with an uppercut!
Leopoldo missing with a left hand there. Averescu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Averescu throws a right and a left that Leopoldo avoids nicely.
Averescu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leopoldo slips under a jab from Averescu.
Averescu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice uppercut lands for Averescu. That snapped Leopoldo's head back.
Leopoldo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Leopoldo misses with a looping right.
Averescu throws a lazy right hand but Leopoldo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leopoldo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leopoldo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Averescu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leopoldo throws a shot from downtown. Averescu moves away and avoids it.
Averescu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leopoldo.
Leopoldo slips a jab from Averescu.#T3#
Leopoldo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leopoldo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Averescu moves out of range as Leopoldo strikes.
Averescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leopoldo.
Averescu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leopoldo lands with a hook. Averescu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Leopoldo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Averescu.
Leopoldo throws out a loose jab but Averescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Averescu misses the jab.
Averescu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Averescu slips a straight right by Leopoldo.
Good standup being displayed there by Averescu as he connects with a hook.
Leopoldo looks to throw the jab but Averescu is out of range.
The fighters circling - Leopoldo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Averescu scores with a jab.
Averescu slips under a jab from Leopoldo.
Averescu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Averescu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#Leopoldo is rocked!
Averescu cracks Leopoldo on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Leopoldo falls backwards against the cage. Averescu follows up with more strikes that drop Leopoldo to his knees. Averescu keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Leopoldo! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Averescu!
In his post fight interview, Dan Averescu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CMMA 160 Camara v Ferkingstad
Date: Sep 19, 2021

#R1##TD#
Arslan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Arslan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Arslan wants to pass the guard but Leopoldo is keeping the position.
Arslan trying to control the position from guard on top but Leopoldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arslan throws a big right hand that misses.
Arslan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leopoldo on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arslan looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Leopoldo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arslan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Leopoldo is tightening it up a little... Arslan has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Arslan reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Arslan taps out! Nice BJJ there by Leopoldo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Blake Leopoldo!
A very excited looking Blake Leopoldo 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: CMMA 144 Wagner v Lafayette
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Leopoldo shoots for a double leg takedown but Nascimento sprawls well. He's pushed Leopoldo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leopoldo fails to land the takedown.
We've been told by Nascimento's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Nascimento shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Leopoldo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Leopoldo tries to roll over but Nascimento keeps him under control.
Leopoldo trying to control but Nascimento postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nascimento is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leopoldo sees it coming and defends easily.
Leopoldo is refusing to be controlled, as Nascimento sits in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Nascimento is working for a submission of some sort.
Nascimento not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Leopoldo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nascimento is keen to just control but Leopoldo is a slippery customer.
Nascimento prevents Leopoldo from improving his position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Leopoldo is not content to let Nascimento control the position.
Nascimento lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Leopoldo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nascimento missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nascimento is thwarting Leopoldo's attempts to control the position.#T3##SUB#
Nascimento is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Nascimento is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leopoldo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nascimento throwing shots but Leopoldo is blocking nicely.
Nascimento thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Nascimento is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leopoldo defends it well. #SUB#
Nascimento is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Leopoldo is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leonardo Nascimento!

Event: CMMA XS2 Bradock v Macropus
Date: Jul 12, 2021

#R1#
A punch combination from Bettin misses.
Leopoldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Leopoldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bettin moves away.
Leopoldo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bettin circles away.
Bettin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Leopoldo gets the takedown into side control.
Bettin 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.
Bettin is trying to get back to his feet.
Bettin gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Leopoldo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bettin is trying to escape the mount.
Leopoldo controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
You get the feeling that Bettin really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Leopoldo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bettin is looking to escape.
Bettin tries to hold on but Leopoldo postures up.
Bettin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leopoldo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bettin can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bettin is trying to escape the mount but Leopoldo keeps good control and instead manages to take Bettin's back.
Leopoldo controls the position.
Bettin is trying to stand back up. #T2#
Leopoldo avoiding Bettin 's attempts to control his hands.
Bettin trying to get back to his feet but Leopoldo is in full control for now.
Bettin tries to escape the position.
Bettin wants to get back to his feet.
Bettin rolls, trying to escape but Leopoldo keeps control of the position.
Bettin trying to get back to his feet but Leopoldo is in full control for now. #T3#
Leopoldo biding his time, looking for the opening. #SUB#
Bettin tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Leopoldo has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Bettin is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Blake Leopoldo!
Blake Leopoldo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CMMA 117 Hallbjornsson v Olsen
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Leopoldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Averescu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Leopoldo takes one on the button.
Leopoldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leopoldo throws a body punch but Averescu moves out of range. #CL#
Leopoldo tries to keep at a distance but Averescu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Averescu misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Averescu.
Averescu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leopoldo slowing the pace effectively.
Averescu lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Leopoldo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Averescu tries a knee to the head but Leopoldo blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leopoldo.
Leopoldo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Leopoldo is struggling to control the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Leopoldo slows down the pace here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Blake Leopoldo.
Leopoldo misses with a wild body shot.
Averescu avoids the body shot from Leopoldo.
Averescu cracks Leopoldo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Averescu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leopoldo misses the shot to the body.
Leopoldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Averescu is just out of range.
Averescu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Leopoldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Averescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Leopoldo gets tackled into the cage by Averescu. Averescu maintains the clinch.
Averescu tries to land a knee to the head but Leopoldo blocks with his arms.
Leopoldo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Averescu working aggressively here.
Leopoldo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Averescu lands a nice uppercut.
Leopoldo blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Leopoldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Averescu lands a hook that snaps the head of Leopoldo backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Leopoldo.
Averescu scores with a shoulder strike.
Leopoldo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Averescu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Averescu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Averescu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Averescu lands a jab.
Averescu connects with a crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Leopoldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Averescu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leopoldo. Averescu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leopoldo throws a body punch but Averescu moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Averescu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Averescu clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Averescu.
Averescu has a couple of punches blocked by Leopoldo.
Averescu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Averescu.
Averescu lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Averescu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Averescu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Averescu misses with some punches.
Averescu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Averescu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leopoldo can do to turn this around?
Leopoldo wants to stall.
Leopoldo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Averescu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leopoldo backwards.
Leopoldo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Averescu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dan Averescu has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leopoldo.
Averescu looking to throw knees to the head but Leopoldo is blocking nicely.
Averescu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leopoldo takes a shot to the head.
Averescu lands with a light punch inside.
Averescu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Leopoldo.
Averescu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leopoldo backwards. #T4#
Averescu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Averescu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leopoldo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Leopoldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Averescu misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Averescu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Averescu dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Averescu clinches.
Averescu working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Averescu.
Leopoldo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Averescu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leopoldo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Averescu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Averescu has a couple of punches blocked by Leopoldo. #T1#
Leopoldo is stalling here.
Averescu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Averescu misses with a punch on the inside.
Averescu swings wildly with an uppercut but Leopoldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leopoldo looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Averescu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Averescu swings wildly with an uppercut but Leopoldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Averescu lands a hook that snaps the head of Leopoldo backwards. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Averescu.
Averescu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Leopoldo is struggling to control the position.
Leopoldo looking to slow down the pace here.
Averescu lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Leopoldo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Averescu throws a punch but it's blocked by Leopoldo.
Leopoldo taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Blake Leopoldo.
Leopoldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Averescu.
Averescu is looking to counter punch.
Leopoldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Averescu.
The fighters circle momentarily. Averescu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Blake Leopoldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dan Averescu is winning the standup battle so far.
Averescu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leopoldo.
Leopoldo throws a sloppy body shot
and Averescu counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Averescu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Averescu 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Averescu!
Our winner, Dan Averescu, 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: CMMA 83 McCrae vs Tavares
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Leopoldo gets caught napping as Durston dives in and scores a takedown. Leopoldo manages to retain guard.
Durston trying to control the position from guard on top but Leopoldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leopoldo pulls Durston in close to his closed guard and prevents Durston from doing any damage or advancing position.
Leopoldo keeping moving, preventing Durston from controlling successfully.
Leopoldo pulls Durston in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leopoldo keeping moving, preventing Durston from controlling successfully.
Leopoldo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Leopoldo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Durston working a defensive guard here.
Durston wants to control but Leopoldo passes easily into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Leopoldo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Durston for as long as he can get away with.
Durston trying to control but Leopoldo postures up.
Leopoldo trying to pass the guard but Durston defending well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Durston trying to control but Leopoldo postures up.
Durston told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Durston is defending against the submission attempts here by Leopoldo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leopoldo is thwarting Durston's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Durston looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Durston misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Durston closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Durston lands in his opponent's guard.
Leopoldo has his hands on Durston's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Durston postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Leopoldo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Durston, into his guard. #REVR#
Leopoldo trying to control but Durston is working from the bottom. #T4#
Leopoldo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Durston is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Leopoldo looking for a guillotine here but Durston defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Durston lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kyle Durston will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Durston throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Leopoldo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Leopoldo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Durston trying to keep a closed guard but Leopoldo is proving a slippery customer.
Leopoldo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Durston is keeping the position for now.
Durston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leopoldo trying to control but Durston is working from the bottom.
Leopoldo 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. #T1#
Leopoldo wants to control from the top but Durston keeps moving.
Leopoldo forces his way into half guard.
Leopoldo trying to control from half guard but Durston is working away.
Leopoldo prevents Durston from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Leopoldo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Durston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Leopoldo closes the distance and clinches.
Durston is trying to break the clinch but Leopoldo is controlling him.#TD#
Leopoldo pulls guard successfully.
Leopoldo has control of Durston's left arm, preventing Durston from doing any damage. #SUB#
Leopoldo is looking for a triangle but Durston pushes his legs off easily.
Durston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Durston wants to pass the guard but Leopoldo is keeping the position.#SUB#
Leopoldo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Durston is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Leopoldo controls Durston momentarily but Durston frees himself.
Leopoldo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Durston postures up.
Durston wants to control from the top but Leopoldo keeps moving. #SUB#
Leopoldo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Durston defends it easily.
Durston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leopoldo is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Leopoldo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Durston defends well.
Durston trying to control the position from guard on top but Leopoldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Leopoldo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leopoldo pulls Durston in close to his closed guard and prevents Durston from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Leopoldo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Leopoldo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Durston avoids it really well and circles away.
Durston throws a head kick but Leopoldo moves out of range. #CL#
Leopoldo forces Durston back against the cage and clinches.
Leopoldo tries to pull guard but Durston won't allow it. #TD2#
Durston has hold of one of Leopoldo's legs. Leopoldo is fighting the takedown attempt but Durston gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Leopoldo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durston trying to control but Leopoldo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Leopoldo is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Leopoldo 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.
Durston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leopoldo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Durston throws an elbow that misses. Leopoldo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Durston's guard. Nice move by Leopoldo!#REVR#
Leopoldo won't allow Durston to sweep him here.
Durston being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Durston keeping moving, preventing Leopoldo from controlling successfully.
Leopoldo wants to pass the guard but Durston is keeping the position.
Durston is trying to keep Leopoldo in close.
Durston can't keep his opponent in guard - Leopoldo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Leopoldo uses his free foot to push down on Durston's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Durston.
Durston is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Durston wants to control but Leopoldo is having none of it.#SUB#
Leopoldo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Leopoldo controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Durston is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Leopoldo tries to control but Durston wriggling away.
Durston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leopoldo controlling the position easily from mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Leopoldo!
Blake Leopoldo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CMMA 73 Dinapoli vs Kennedy
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Leopoldo has a takedown stuffed.
Averescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Averescu gets caught flat footed, as Leopoldo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Leopoldo prevents Averescu from getting back to his feet.
Leopoldo 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.
Averescu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Leopoldo is controlling him.
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.
Leopoldo is standing up over Averescu. Averescu looks to escape but Leopoldo dives into side control. #T1#
Averescu wants to get back to his feet but Leopoldo is dominant here and he's now got Averescu's back!
Averescu is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leopoldo slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #SUB2#
Leopoldo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Averescu is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T2##SUB2#
Averescu is looking to escape but he's done so without protecting himself and Leopoldo manages to counter with a nice rear naked choke! Averescu is in trouble and he's forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Blake Leopoldo!
Blake Leopoldo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: ROCK FC 13
Date: Jan 01, 2021

#R1#
Leopoldo slips a jab and a cross from Run.
Run misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Leopoldo counters with a single leg into guard. Run didn't expect that.
Run is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Leopoldo dives into side control. #REVB#
You can see the frustration on Run's face as Leopoldo controls the position. #SUB#
Leopoldo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Leopoldo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Leopoldo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Leopoldo works to advance to full mount. Run defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T1#
Leopoldo controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Leopoldo has hold of Run's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Run manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Leopoldo controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Run stops Leopoldo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Run has left one of his arms exposed and Leopoldo doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Run screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blake Leopoldo!
Blake Leopoldo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: ROCK FC 9
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavlovic scores with a shot to the body.
Ante Pavlovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pavlovic scores with the left hand. Leopoldo knows he should have avoided that one.
Pavlovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pavlovic throws a one two combo.
Leopoldo dives in for a single leg takedown but Pavlovic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pavlovic lands an overhand right.
Pavlovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Leopoldo off the cage and back into range.
Leopoldo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pavlovic scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pavlovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pavlovic cracks Leopoldo with an open hand slap.
Pavlovic digs a good hook to Leopoldo's body.
Leopoldo walks into a jab.#T1#
Leopoldo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Leopoldo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Pavlovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Leopoldo looks winded!
Pavlovic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pavlovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leopoldo doesn't seem bothered though.
Leopoldo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pavlovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Pavlovic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Leopoldo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pavlovic jabs Leopoldo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pavlovic throws a shot to the body. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pavlovic lands a body shot.
Leopoldo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pavlovic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pavlovic connects with a looping right hand. #CL2#
Leopoldo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pavlovic lands with a left to the head.
Leopoldo is trying to pull guard but Pavlovic has him pressed against the cage.
Leopoldo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pavlovic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ante Pavlovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Leopoldo.
Leopoldo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pavlovic to keep the fight standing.
Pavlovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leopoldo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pavlovic to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Leopoldo fails to pull guard.
Leopoldo is trying to pull guard but Pavlovic has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Leopoldo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pavlovic 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. #SUB2#
Leopoldo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pavlovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leopoldo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leopoldo is trying to control the position but Pavlovic postures up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Leopoldo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pavlovic defends well.#SUB2#
Leopoldo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pavlovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leopoldo on the ground.#SUB2#
Pavlovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leopoldo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pavlovic has managed to get both his arms back between Leopoldo's legs - danger averted.
Leopoldo is trying to keep Pavlovic in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlovic stopping the sweep attempt from Leopoldo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ante Pavlovic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Pavlovic lands a two punch combo.
Pavlovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leopoldo at a distance.
Pavlovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Pavlovic lands a two punch combo.
Pavlovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Leopoldo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pavlovic!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Leopoldo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pavlovic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Leopoldo is looking to take a break and control but Pavlovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Leopoldo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Leopoldo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlovic keeps working.
Pavlovic struggling a bit here.
Leopoldo is looking to take a break and control but Pavlovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlovic stops Leopoldo from passing to mount. #T3#
Leopoldo trying to control the action but Pavlovic is working from the bottom.
Leopoldo in side control, just content to control the action for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pavlovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pavlovic clobbers Leopoldo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Leopoldo tries to clinch but Pavlovic is having none of it.
Pavlovic is looking for a counter combo.
Leopoldo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pavlovic.
Pavlovic with a jab.
Pavlovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pavlovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pavlovic sizes up Leopoldo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Pavlovic has knocked Leopoldo down with a huge combo! Pavlovic steps away and waves a wobbly Leopoldo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Leopoldo is rocked!
Leopoldo tries to get into range but Pavlovic steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Leopoldo! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Pavlovic scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ante Pavlovic!
A victorious Ante Pavlovic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ROCK FC 6
Date: Oct 16, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leopoldo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
John thuds a left hand into Leopoldo's body.
John throws a hook but Leopoldo avoids it easily.
Leopoldo tries to counter with a takedown but John is quick to defend against it.
John misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leopoldo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
John throws a head kick but Leopoldo moves out of range.
Leopoldo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
John now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
John lands with a straight right. Leopoldo didn't see that one coming.
John is looking to slow Leopoldo down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leopoldo.
John throws a counter combo.
Leopoldo has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Leopoldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Leopoldo misses with a takedown attempt
letting John counter with a right hand. #KD2#
John drops Leopoldo with a beautiful combination! Leopoldo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - John is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Blake Leopoldo has been cut.
Leopoldo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leopoldo moves in looking to clinch but John pushes him off.#CL#
Leopoldo clinches with his opponent.
Leopoldo is trying to pull guard but John has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
John's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leopoldo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says John as he avoids it easily.
John throws out a counter right but Leopoldo avoids it with no problem.
Leopoldo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Leopoldo is breathing heavily.
John darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #KD2#
John lands a big uppercut and Leopoldo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Leopoldo looks OK. John waves Leopoldo back to his feet!#ROC2#Leopoldo is rocked!#T2#
John knocks out Leopoldo with a massive right hand! The ref tackles John before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. John picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Papa John!

Event: ROCK FC 3
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatton throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Leopoldo counters with a shoot takedown. Hatton fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Leopoldo stops Hatton from standing up. #SUB2#
Hatton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Leopoldo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton is looking to stand up but Leopoldo isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Hatton keeping full guard, as Leopoldo tries to pass.
Leopoldo 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Hatton.
Hatton lands a head kick. Leopoldo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hatton throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Leopoldo.
Hatton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leopoldo.
Hatton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hatton throws a jab when Leopoldo was well out of range.
Hatton throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Leopoldo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hatton's guard.
Leopoldo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Leopoldo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hatton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hatton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Leopoldo stays in close to Hatton's body and controls the position.
Leopoldo forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Hatton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leopoldo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hatton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leopoldo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hatton can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leopoldo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hatton sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Leopoldo 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.
Leopoldo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hatton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #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.
Leopoldo is looking to advance position but Hatton won't allow it.
Leopoldo controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hatton is defending against the submission attempts here by Leopoldo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Leopoldo 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#
Hatton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leopoldo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leopoldo walks into a jab.
Hatton has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Leopoldo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hatton stuffs the takedown attempt from Leopoldo. Leopoldo gets slowly back to his feet.
Hatton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hatton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leopoldo manages to avoid it.
Leopoldo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Leopoldo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Leopoldo trying to control the action but Hatton is working from the bottom.
Hatton tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Hatton is trying to escape the mount. #T1#
Leopoldo controlling from the full mount. #ES2#
Hatton somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Hatton throws a head kick but Leopoldo moves out of range.
Leopoldo tries to counter with a takedown but Hatton is quick to defend against it.
Hatton lands a head kick!
Hatton lands with a kick to the temple. Leopoldo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Leopoldo clinches up with Hatton and pushes him back against the cage.#T2##TD#
Leopoldo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Leopoldo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Leopoldo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leopoldo is pushing down on Hatton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hatton is fighting to maintain full guard but Leopoldo has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Leopoldo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hatton sees it coming and defends easily.
Hatton is trying to stand back up but Leopoldo is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leopoldo is keen to just control but Hatton is a slippery customer.#T3#
Leopoldo prevents Hatton from standing back up. #SUB#
Leopoldo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hatton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Leopoldo prevents Hatton from standing back up.
Blake Leopoldo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hatton wants to stand back up but Leopoldo manages to pass into side control.
Leopoldo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #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.
Hatton is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Leopoldo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Leopoldo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hatton keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hatton throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Leopoldo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hatton is breathing heavily.
Leopoldo being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Leopoldo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Leopoldo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Blake Leopoldo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Leopoldo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hatton sprawls well. Hatton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leopoldo gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Hatton.
Leopoldo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hatton defends well and Leopoldo ends up having to push Hatton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hatton misses with a head kick.
Leopoldo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hatton as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Leopoldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatton lands a head kick. Leopoldo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hatton throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Leopoldo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leopoldo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hatton keeps working.
Leopoldo works his way into side control. #T1#
Hatton bucks up and tries to throw Leopoldo off but instead Leopoldo has got his back!
Hatton wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Hatton won't enjoy being in this position. Leopoldo looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Hatton is tapping - it's over boys! Leopoldo picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Blake Leopoldo!
Blake Leopoldo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: ROCK FC 1
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leopoldo shoots in looking for a takedown. Hall tries to sprawl out of it but Leopoldo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Hall has managed to clinch. #TD#
Hall jumps guard and drags Leopoldo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Leopoldo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leopoldo has managed to get both his arms back between Hall's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Leopoldo wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.#T1#
Hall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leopoldo wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leopoldo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hall working a defensive guard here.
Hall is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Leopoldo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Leopoldo wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Hall closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Hall.
Leopoldo jumps guard but Hall turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Hall jumps guard and drags Leopoldo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T3#
Hall trying to control the position. #SUB#
Hall has his foot on Leopoldo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leopoldo works his way back into a safe position though.
Leopoldo postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall seems keen to control Leopoldo's posture.
Leopoldo slips nicely into half guard.
Leopoldo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hall wants to control but Leopoldo is keeping busy.
Hall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leopoldo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leopoldo's back!
Good control from Hall.
Leopoldo wants to control his opponent's hands but Hall gets his hands free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leopoldo tries to roll but Hall sticks to his back. #SUB#
Leopoldo showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Hall has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Hall dominated that round.
That's time! Hall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Hall clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Hall ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hall no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Leopoldo advances position into side control!
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall prevents Leopoldo from improving position. #T1#
Leopoldo is still trying to improve position.
Leopoldo advances nicely into full mount.
Hall looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Hall is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Leopoldo looking for the choke but no joy.
Hall can't escape the position. #T2#
Hall manages to reverse the position and now he's in Leopoldo's guard. Nice work there by Hall. #SUB2#
Leopoldo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Leopoldo is trying to control the position but Hall postures up.
Hall trying to control but Leopoldo is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hall forces his way into half guard.
Hall is trying to control the action in half guard but Leopoldo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hall prevents Leopoldo from improving his position.
Hall is looking to advance position but Leopoldo won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Hall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leopoldo sees it coming and defends easily.
Leopoldo is looking to improve his position.
Hall is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Hall has closed the distance and engaged Leopoldo in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Hall dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Hall gets a clinch.
Hall stalling against the cage. #TD2#
Leopoldo decides to pull guard.
Leopoldo trying to control the position.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Leopoldo is retaining full guard.
Hall sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leopoldo working a defensive guard but Hall manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hall advances to full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Leopoldo is trying desperately to improve position.
Leopoldo tries to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leopoldo can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Hall goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Leopoldo turns into him and now he's in Hall's guard.
Leopoldo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Blake Leopoldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Leopoldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leopoldo advances to half guard.
Leopoldo trying to control from Hall's half guard. Hall has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Leopoldo lying in Hall's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Hall decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Leopoldo taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ralph Hall!
A very excited looking Ralph Hall 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: DFN 4: Gouveia vs. Combs
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leopoldo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Garner counters by clinching up. #TD#
Leopoldo pulls guard successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Leopoldo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Leopoldo's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Leopoldo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Garner is aware though and is defending well.
Garner works over Leopoldo with some ground and pound from guard.
Garner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Leopoldo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Garner landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Garner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Garner with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Leopoldo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garner defends well.
Garner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Garner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Garner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Garner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leopoldo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Garner postures up and lands a big shot to Leopoldo's brow.
Garner lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Garner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leopoldo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Garner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Leopoldo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Leopoldo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Garner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Garner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Garner is looking to advance position but Leopoldo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##SUB#
Leopoldo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Garner manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Garner manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Garner trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Leopoldo seems to be working for a kimura but Garner defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Garner is defending against the submission attempts here by Leopoldo.
Garner trying to hold on to Leopoldo's head to control him but Leopoldo postures up. #T4##SUB#
Leopoldo is trying to work for a kimura but Garner is defending well. #SUB#
Leopoldo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Leopoldo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garner sees it coming and defends easily.
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 Blake Leopoldo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Leopoldo moves into the clinch successfully.
Leopoldo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garner just stands there and leans against the ropes.#TD2#
Garner gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Leopoldo regains guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Garner landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Leopoldo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Josh Garner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garner distracts Leopoldo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garner works over Leopoldo with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Garner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leopoldo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garner has managed to get both his arms back between Leopoldo's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Leopoldo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Leopoldo is tightening it up a little... Garner has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Garner reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Garner taps out! Nice BJJ there by Leopoldo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Blake Leopoldo!
Blake Leopoldo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Leopoldo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Leopoldo.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Leopoldo passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Leopoldo is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well. #SUB2#
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Leopoldo.
Smith tries to roll over but Leopoldo keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Leopoldo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##SUB2#
Leopoldo is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Leopoldo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Smith could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Leopoldo has cracked it and Smith is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Leopoldo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Blake Leopoldo!
Blake Leopoldo tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bin Bradley misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Leopoldo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Leopoldo seems to be looking for submissions.
Leopoldo wants to pass to mount but Bin Bradley is defending the position. #SUB2#
Leopoldo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bin Bradley could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Leopoldo has cracked it and Bin Bradley is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Leopoldo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Blake Leopoldo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Langston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Langston throws a front kick aimed at Leopoldo's knee but Leopoldo avoids it well.
Langston throws a series of punches but Leopoldo moves out of range.
Langston with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Leopoldo slips under a jab.
Langston swings for the body but Leopoldo moves out of range.
Langston scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Leopoldo checks a leg kick.
Langston is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Leopoldo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Langston!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Leopoldo is working to tighten his grip on Langston's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Langston has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Leopoldo is really squeezing tight and eventually Langston passes out! Leopoldo breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Blake Leopoldo!
Jack Langston was interviewed post fight and said 'We'll be back!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leopoldo slips a jab and a cross from Jimerson. #TD2#
Jimerson dives in and scores a takedown into Leopoldo's guard.
Jimerson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Leopoldo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Leopoldo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jimerson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jimerson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Leopoldo has his foot on Jimerson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jimerson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jimerson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Leopoldo wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimerson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jimerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Leopoldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Jimerson scoring with some ground and pound.
Leopoldo being controlled here, momentarily.
Jimerson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jimerson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leopoldo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jimerson wants to pass the guard but Leopoldo is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jimerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Leopoldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Leopoldo is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Jimerson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Leopoldo has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jimerson is looking to defend but Leopoldo has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jimerson! Leopoldo pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jimerson taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Blake Leopoldo!

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