Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2023

#R1#
Bitetti lands a head shot.
Bitetti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mannion under the eye.#CUT#It looks like Lorde Mannion has been cut.#CL#
Bitetti takes the fight into the clinch.
Bitetti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mannion tries to break free but Bitetti pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Bitetti.
Bitetti has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Still in the clinch, Bitetti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bitetti lands a nice uppercut.
Bitetti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mannion backwards.
Bitetti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Bitetti breaks the clinch.
Bitetti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mannion.
Mannion on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bitetti throws a good cross that connects.
Bitetti keeps the fight on the outside.
Bitetti checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Bitetti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bitetti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mannion backwards. #T1#
Bitetti creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Mannion's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Mannion drops to his knees and Bitetti pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sanderlei Bitetti!
An out of breath Sanderlei Bitetti thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2023

#R1#
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. McKay sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McKay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McKay fails in his attempt to clinch.
McKay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Johnson 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.
McKay 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.
McKay managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but McKay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McKay 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.
McKay is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - McKay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by McKay. McKay maintains the clinch.
McKay jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. McKay gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hamish McKay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Johnson.
McKay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
McKay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
McKay pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
McKay is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
McKay tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McKay is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
McKay successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from McKay.
McKay is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from McKay.#T3#
Johnson is looking to advance position but McKay has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McKay tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McKay's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Johnson tries to hold on but McKay pushes him away.
McKay content just to control the position here. #T4#
Johnson wants to control but McKay is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKay looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hamish McKay dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. McKay sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hamish McKay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKay tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
McKay moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. McKay tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McKay manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McKay avoids the head kick by Johnson. #CL#
McKay moves into the clinch.
McKay fails to pull guard.
McKay tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McKay is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamish McKay. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
McKay decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
McKay is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Johnson controls McKay momentarily but McKay frees himself.
McKay sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McKay postures up.
McKay content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Johnson trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McKay has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped McKay in his tracks.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
McKay tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McKay is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, McKay circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson stalks McKay and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McKay's face. McKay staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#It looks like Hamish McKay has been cut.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McKay avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
McKay clinches.
McKay jumps guard but Johnson stands there with McKay around his waist. McKay gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T4#
McKay tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it. #TD2#
Johnson pulls guard.
McKay controlling from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
McKay continues to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hamish McKay will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hamish McKay's cut.
That's time! McKay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
McKay fails with an attempt to clinch.
McKay tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McKay defends it nicely.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McKay fails in his attempt to clinch.
McKay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson throws a leg kick but McKay sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
McKay has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
McKay jumps guard but Johnson stands there with McKay around his waist. McKay gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
McKay jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McKay has Johnson pulled in close to control his posture.
McKay looking for a sweep. Not yet McKay, not yet. #T1#
McKay wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Johnson wanted to stand there but McKay had control of the position.
McKay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
McKay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but McKay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
McKay slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johnson wants to stand but McKay is controlling the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McKay stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McKay moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
More hug and hope from McKay.#T3#
McKay has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hamish McKay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McKay leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hamish McKay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Johnson.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McKay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McKay defends well and Johnson ends up having to push McKay into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson tries for a takedown but McKay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
McKay instigates a clinch.
McKay tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McKay tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
McKay jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKay seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Marc Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Further stalling from McKay.

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

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

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

Event: Big Wave XVI: Semifinals
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Hideki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mannion misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Hideki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mannion won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hideki avoids the strikes from the bottom by Mannion.
Mannion tries to buck Hideki off but Hideki is having none of it.
Mannion manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mannion is staying active underneath Hideki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mannion wants to improve his position but Hideki is controlling well.
Hideki wants to take a breather but Mannion is having none of it.
Mannion trying to control but Hideki postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mannion taking some punishment here, with Hideki in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hideki connects with a nice short shot to Mannion's temple.
Mannion keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hideki is looking to stall here but Mannion recovers full guard. #T1#
Mannion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hideki 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.
Mannion working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hideki.
Hideki postures up.
Hideki lands a couple of elbows.
Mannion is looking to stand up but Hideki isn't so interested in that idea.
Mannion lands an upkick as Hideki stands over him.
Hideki is looking to work some ground and pound but Mannion has wrist control.
Hideki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hideki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #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.
Hideki trying to control but Mannion is working from the bottom.
Mannion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hideki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mannion is trying to keep Hideki in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mannion scores with a punch to the head.
Hideki blocks the body kick.
Hideki scores with a decent looking hook.
Mannion has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hideki.
Hideki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mannion counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mannion has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Lorde Mannion has been cut.#T3#
Hideki fails with the takedown.
Mannion appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mannion with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hideki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mannion lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Asanoyama Hideki has been cut.
Hideki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mannion on the side of the head.
Hideki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mannion's head.
A head kick misses from Mannion.
We've been informed that Hideki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mannion scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mannion missing with a left hand there. Hideki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Hideki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mannion.
Mannion sets himself, and Hideki steps forward looking for the clinch! Mannion avoids it this time.
A low kick from Mannion misses
and Hideki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mannion misses with a looping left.
Hideki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mannion looks to throw a body kick
and Hideki counters with an inside leg kick.
Asanoyama Hideki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mannion needs to keep his hands up - Hideki had a free shot at his head there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hideki checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Hideki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hideki scores with a sloppy right hand. Mannion should have avoided that one.
Mannion throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lorde Mannion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hideki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hideki lands an overhand right.
Hideki thuds his right hand into Mannion's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Mannion gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hideki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Asanoyama Hideki dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mannion jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Hideki shoots in and gets a takedown into Mannion's guard.

Mannion pushes Hideki off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mannion swings for the body but Hideki moves out of range.
Hideki fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mannion.
Hideki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mannion throws a series of punches but Hideki avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Hideki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mannion defends well and Hideki ends up having to push Mannion into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mannion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hideki wants to clinch up but Mannion keeps it at a distance.
As Hideki tries to get set, Mannion tries to push him back and clinch up but Hideki manages to avoid the attempt.
Hideki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mannion seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mannion throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hideki counters with a left and a right that stings Mannion.
Mannion on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mannion misses with a jab, cross combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Hideki.
Hideki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#Mannion is rocked!
Hideki closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Mannion out cold! Mannion corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Asanoyama Hideki!

Event: OFK 224 - Lovanov Vs Mircea
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1#
Haardt throws a body punch but Grabber moves out of range.
Grabber lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Haardt is looking to clinch but Grabber is avoiding it.
A punch lands to the side of Haardt 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#It looks like Bertel Haardt has been cut.
Haardt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grabber tries a head kick but it misses.
Haardt misses the shot to the body.
Haardt throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Grabber to counter with a crisp jab.
Grabber lands with a nice body punch.
Haardt throws a head kick that misses
and Grabber counters with a stiff right hand.
Haardt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Grabber throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Haardt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haardt darts in trying to clinch
and Haardt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grabber lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Haardt looks winded!
Grabber connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Haardt looks up at the clock. Bad move! Grabber lands a right hand from hell, dropping Haardt. Grabber pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Grabber!
Andy Grabber 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: Iron Fist Championship 7
Date: Aug 19, 2022

#R1#
Marxer scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson dives in and grabs Marxer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marxer pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
A nice combination there by Johnson.
Marxer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marxer wants to clinch.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Johnson tries to sprawl but Marxer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Marxer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marxer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson is looking to control Marxer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Marxer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
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 referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Marxer lands a nice short elbow.
Marxer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Marxer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Marxer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Marxer is trying for a kimura here. Johnson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Marxer wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aaron Marxer!

Event: OFK 220 - Okafor Vs Spice
Date: Aug 14, 2022

#R1#
Shortman shoots in for a takedown but Haardt shows good takedown defense.
Shortman tries for a takedown but Haardt circles away easily
and Haardt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like James Shortman has been cut.#CL#
Haardt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Haardt lands an elbow just above Shortman 's eye.
A short left from Haardt. #CUT#That has opened up James Shortman's cut even more.
Haardt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Haardt scores with a shoulder strike.
Haardt crunches a lovely knee into Shortman's ribcage.
Haardt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shortman takes a knee right on the jaw!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haardt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shortman's defenses. #CUT#The cut above James Shortman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#KD#
Haardt drops Shortman onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Shortman is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Shortman is rocked!#CUT#James Shortman's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at James Shortman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bertel Haardt!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bertel Haardt thanked Altitude Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Big Wave XI
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Pollio lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#It looks like Lorde Mannion has been cut.#KD#
Mannion throws a left that rocks Pollio and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Mannion dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Pollio regain composure! #CUT#It looks like Lysander Pollio has been cut.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pollio can do anything to dispel that myth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mannion working the head and body with strikes.
Mannion trying to control the position but Pollio is working away.
Pollio is trying to get back to half guard.
Pollio gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pollio trying to control from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Mannion has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mannion blocks the strikes from Pollio.
Mannion wants to control but Pollio is keeping him busy.
Pollio punching from the bottom.
Mannion is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1#
Mannion trying to control but Pollio is having none of it.
Pollio keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mannion punishing his opponent with strikes.
A nice elbow there by Mannion.#CUT#The cut above Lysander Pollio's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lysander Pollio's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lorde Mannion!

Event: OFK 216 - Mad Onion Vs Milano
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1#
Wilson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haardt.
Haardt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Wilson gets a clinch.
Haardt swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haardt lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Russel Wilson has been cut.
I was talking to Haardt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Haardt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haardt lands a good knee to the midsection. Wilson won't want to take too many of those.
Haardt unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wilson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wilson looks winded!
Haardt can't find room to land a body shot as Wilson controls the action.
Haardt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wilson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson tries to work over Haardt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilson blocks an elbow strike.
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Haardt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Haardt landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T1#
Haardt trying to land knees to the body.
Haardt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wilson is defending well for now.
Haardt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilson wants to take the fight to the mat but Haardt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Haardt prevents a takedown attempt there.
Haardt wants to get back to striking at distance but Wilson won't allow it.
Wilson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Haardt seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wilson can turn it around.
Haardt lands a knee to the body.
Wilson wants a takedown.
Bertel Haardt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russel Wilson.
Knees in the clinch landing for Haardt.
A head punch on the inside from Haardt fails to land.
Haardt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Haardt fails to land.
Haardt scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Haardt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilson.
Haardt misses with some punches.
Haardt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Haardt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A bit of stalling here from Haardt.
Haardt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Haardt trying to control the position but instead, Wilson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Haardt into the cage.
Haardt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haardt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Haardt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilson's elbow. #T3#
Haardt tries a body shot but Wilson blocks it.
Haardt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wilson.
Haardt throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilson.
Wilson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Haardt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson. #TD2#
Wilson has clasped his hands together around Haardt's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wilson trying to control the action but Haardt is working from the bottom.
Wilson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Haardt's legs. #T4#
Wilson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson throws an elbow but Haardt slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wilson trying to control the position but Haardt is working away.
Haardt is trying to get back to his feet.
Haardt prevents Wilson from improving position.
Wilson works to advance to full mount. Haardt defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Wilson unloads with some shots from mount but Haardt bucks and avoids them well.
Wilson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson looking to control but Haardt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bertel Haardt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russel Wilson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Wilson gets a clinch.
Haardt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wilson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Haardt working aggressively here.
Wilson can't find room to land a body shot as Haardt controls the action.
Bertel Haardt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Haardt trying to land knees to the body.
Haardt trying to land knees to the body.
Wilson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wilson blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson misses with a body punch.
Haardt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Haardt looking to stall.
Wilson blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Haardt missing with knees to the body.
Haardt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Haardt fails to land.
Haardt trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Haardt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wilson's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haardt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haardt.#TD2#
Wilson is trying to trip Haardt. He has hold of a leg but Haardt is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wilson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Haardt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wilson with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Wilson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilson trying to control but Haardt is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Wilson moves into range and clinches up with Haardt.
Haardt holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T3#
Haardt is pressed up against the cage. Wilson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Haardt down to the mat. Haardt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Wilson gets tackled into the cage by Haardt. Haardt maintains the clinch.
Haardt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson. #TD2#
Haardt is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wilson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Haardt to the mat. Haardt regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wilson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Wilson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Haardt is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wilson, into his guard. #REVR#
Haardt wants to stand but Wilson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Haardt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Wilson has his hands on Haardt's head, controlling the position.
Wilson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wilson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Haardt keeps moving.
Wilson prevents Haardt from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Wilson has gone for a leg lock! Haardt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wilson's guard.#REVR##SU#
Haardt decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bertel Haardt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Russel Wilson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haardt.
Wilson avoiding damage as Haardt throws knees to the body.
Wilson blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilson.
Wilson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Wilson is trying to trip Haardt. He has hold of a leg but Haardt is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wilson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Haardt wants to get back to his feet but Wilson passes into half guard.
Haardt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Wilson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wilson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1##SUB2#
Wilson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Haardt sees it coming and defends easily.
Haardt is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Wilson is trying to work for a kimura but Haardt is defending well.
Haardt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilson on the ground.
Wilson trying to control from half guard but Haardt is working away.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wilson connects with a nice short shot to Haardt's temple.
Haardt is refusing to be controlled, as Wilson sits in half guard.
Russel Wilson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haardt tries to kick Wilson off in order to stand up. Wilson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Haardt is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wilson asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Wilson has hold of Haardt's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Haardt tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Wilson cranks the arm and Haardt screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Haardt, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Russel Wilson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2022

#R1#
Johnson shoots and misses
and Ferguson counters with a thumping low kick.
Ferguson works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson avoids it really well and circles away.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ferguson gets slowly back to his feet.
A low kick lands for Ferguson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ferguson as he jumps to the side.
Tony Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Johnson.
Ferguson feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Ferguson moves out of range as Johnson strikes.#T1#
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Ferguson counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ferguson lands with a kick to the temple. Johnson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Ferguson takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ferguson counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.
Ferguson wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson looks winded!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ferguson. Johnson shrugs it off though.
Ferguson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Johnson on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferguson.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Ferguson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Ferguson.
Ferguson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
Ferguson has Johnson pressed against the cage. #T3#
Ferguson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Ferguson. #BC#
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ferguson back to the cage. Johnson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice sprawl there from Ferguson as Johnson shoots in.#T4#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ferguson as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ferguson but Ferguson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ferguson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Ferguson counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Ferguson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Ferguson dominated that 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.#R2#
Johnson tests Ferguson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson dives in and grabs Ferguson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ferguson pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Ferguson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ferguson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Ferguson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ferguson tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ferguson but Ferguson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tony Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Johnson.#CL#
Ferguson clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Ferguson breaks the clinch.
Ferguson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
and Ferguson counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.
Ferguson scores with a push kick.
Tony Ferguson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferguson goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferguson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Ferguson struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Ferguson controlling the action here for a moment. #T2#
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ferguson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Ferguson is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Ferguson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ferguson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ferguson is looking to take this one to the mat.
The referee calls for Ferguson to work.
Ferguson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3##TD#
Ferguson jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Ferguson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson distracts Ferguson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferguson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson postures up in Ferguson's guard and throws a big left but Ferguson blocks it. #T4#
Ferguson has a closed guard, preventing Johnson from standing up.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ferguson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
No joy there for Ferguson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ferguson doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Ferguson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferguson tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Ferguson. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Ferguson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Ferguson counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Ferguson 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ferguson scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ferguson defends it nicely.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Ferguson sprawls well.
Tony Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Johnson.
Ferguson shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferguson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ferguson defends it nicely.
As Johnson looks to move away, Ferguson throws a big counter combo but Johnson just gets out of the way.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Ferguson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ferguson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice elbow from Ferguson. #CUT#It looks like Marc Johnson has been cut.
Ferguson stalling against the cage.
Ferguson goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T2#
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Ferguson shoots in.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Ferguson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ferguson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ferguson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Ferguson counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ferguson counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick from Ferguson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferguson throws a one two combo.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Marc Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL#
Ferguson moves into the clinch.#BC#
Ferguson breaks from the clinch.
Ferguson ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Ferguson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tony Ferguson is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Ferguson feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson looks to land a combination. Ferguson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Ferguson, which made it look bad. #T4#
Ferguson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Ferguson counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
Ferguson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Ferguson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ferguson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Ferguson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2022

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Akulov throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Akulov stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Akulov's guard.
Johnson postures up in Akulov's guard and throws a big left but Akulov blocks it.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Akulov keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Akulov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Akulov's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Johnson advances to half guard.
Johnson throwing shots but Akulov is blocking nicely.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Akulov taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
Johnson is trying to control. Akulov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SU#
Johnson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Akulov is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Akulov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Akulov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akulov looks winded!#T2##TD#
Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Akulov!
Akulov is not content to let Johnson control the position. #SUB#
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johnson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Akulov's shoulder. That is not cool. #T3#
Johnson working the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Akulov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SU#
Johnson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Akulov to his feet.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Akulov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Akulov tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Akulov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Akulov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Akulov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T4#
Good shot there by Johnson.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little jabbing left from Akulov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Akulov, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Akulov against the cage but Akulov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice side step and Akulov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Akulov gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Akulov feints a counter leg kick.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akulov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Johnson jumps guard and drags Akulov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Akulov sprawls well. Akulov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Akulov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Akulov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marc Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akulov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnson goes for a double leg but Akulov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Akulov continues to drive forward.
As Johnson backs off Akulov throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Akulov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Akulov is breathing heavily.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1##TD#
Johnson manages to pull guard.
Johnson seems keen to control Akulov's posture.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Akulov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Akulov has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Johnson wants to control from the top but Akulov keeps moving. #SUB#
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson pushes down on Akulov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marc Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Akulov has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson working Akulov over with strikes.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Akulov's hands, connecting with Akulov's forehead.#ROC#Akulov is rocked!
Johnson working Akulov over with strikes.
Akulov is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Akulov! More strikes land and this one is all over! Johnson jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marc Johnson!
Marc Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Big Wave 6
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taylor.
Mannion steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Taylor.
Mannion throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Taylor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Lorde Mannion has been cut.
Taylor shoots for a double leg takedown but Mannion sprawls well. He's pushed Taylor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mannion misses with a body shot.
Taylor throws a quick counter head kick but Mannion was just out of range.
Taylor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mannion. #CL#
Taylor gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Taylor. #TD#
Taylor decides to pull guard.
Mannion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taylor is keeping the position for now.
Mannion makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Mannion throws a big right hand that misses.
Taylor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mannion.
Taylor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mannion is in close to Taylor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mannion trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Mannion tries to pass.
Mannion preventing the sweep. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taylor pulls Mannion in close to his closed guard and prevents Mannion from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Taylor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mannion on the ground.
Taylor wants to stand up but Mannion is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mannion tries to clinch #TD#
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Taylor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mannion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taylor is controlling the pace. #T3#
Taylor thows a huge punch but Mannion dodges it nicely.
Taylor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mannion trying to hold on to Taylor's head to control him but Taylor postures up. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mannion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Taylor slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Mannion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mannion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mannion moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kevin Taylor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lorde Mannion's cut.
That's time! Taylor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Taylor gets a clinch.
Taylor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mannion tries to pull guard but Taylor won't allow it.
Mannion is trying to force a seperation but Taylor has the dominant position.
Mannion wants to get back to striking at distance but Taylor won't allow it.
Taylor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mannion pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Taylor rushes Mannion and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor has Mannion pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mannion manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Taylor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1##TD#
Mannion gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Taylor trying to control but Mannion is working from the bottom.
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mannion swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES2#
Mannion manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Taylor lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Taylor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mannion prevents the takedown attempt.
Mannion wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Taylor is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mannion is trying to break the clinch but Taylor has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Mannion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taylor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Mannion misses #TD#
and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control.
Taylor misses with the ground and pound.#T3##SU#
Taylor decides to stand back up. #CL#
Taylor clinches up with Mannion and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Taylor tightens his grip and picks Mannion up, before dumping him to the ground. Mannion manages to land in guard. #SU#
Taylor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Taylor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mannion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taylor somewhat.
Mannion lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lorde Mannion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Taylor moves into the clinch.#T4##BC#
Taylor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taylor has been working on his balance at 3Band MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Mannion.
Taylor shoots for a takedown but Mannion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And Mannion tries to counter it with a takedown but Taylor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mannion looks to land a body kick but Taylor moved away.
Mannion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor shoots in for a double leg but Mannion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Taylor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mannion defends it nicely.
As Taylor backs off Mannion throws a huge counter combo but Taylor manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Taylor moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Taylor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lorde Mannion's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Some wild striking there from Mannion.
Taylor is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Taylor gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mannion can do to turn this around?
Mannion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taylor is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Taylor trying to pass the guard but Mannion defending well.
Taylor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mannion controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Mannion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taylor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mannion manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mannion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Taylor shoots in and drives through. Mannion sprawls well.
Mannion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mannion as he avoids it easily.
Mannion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Taylor defends it well.
Nice sprawl there from Mannion as Taylor shoots in.
Mannion steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Taylor.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mannion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taylor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mannion misses with a double jab
and Taylor counters with a solid body kick.
Kevin Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mannion stalks Taylor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Taylor's face. Taylor staggers backwards, shaken.
Mannion lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Taylor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Mannion connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mannion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Taylor gets the takedown into side control.

Mannion explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor throws a one two combo.
Lorde Mannion seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Taylor scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taylor taking a breather here.
Lorde Mannion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kevin Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU#
Taylor has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lorde Mannion.
I think Taylor 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Taylor!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2022

#R1##TD#
Johnson 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.#SUB#
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Gilbert is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gilbert manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Gilbert 's guard.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson stops Gilbert from standing up.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gilbert really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Johnson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Johnson looking to score a takedown here. Gilbert is defending well but Johnson drives through and ends up in Gilbert 's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gilbert 's head.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson prevents Gilbert from getting back to his feet.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilbert wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.
Gilbert is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Gilbert is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Gilbert wants to get back to his feet but Johnson passes into half guard.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gilbert is looking to escape.
Johnson is controlling the pace. #T3#
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Gilbert is looking to escape.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson winds up and cracks Gilbert with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gilbert with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Gilbert 's head.
Gilbert has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson controlling the pace.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Gilbert 's hands, connecting with Gilbert 's forehead.
Gilbert wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Johnson dominated that 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.#R2#
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gilbert blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Gilbert checks a low kick from Johnson.
Gilbert wants to clinch.
Gilbert fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gilbert tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilbert tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Gilbert moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.#TD#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gilbert wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Johnson manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Gilbert is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him
Johnson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson slows the pace down in half guard.
Johnson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Johnson stops Gilbert from getting back to his feet.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson working over Gilbert with some ground and pound. Gilbert looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Gilbert is looking to escape.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Johnson working over Gilbert with some ground and pound. Gilbert looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Gilbert 's temple.
Johnson winds up and cracks Gilbert with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Johnson slows the pace down in half guard.
Gilbert on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Gilbert is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gilbert can do to turn this around?
Gilbert has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson winds up and cracks Gilbert with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Johnson is nestled in close to Gilbert , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Gilbert 's head. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Gilbert is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gilbert taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
Gilbert tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Johnson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gilbert is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marc Johnson!
Marc Johnson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2022

#R1#
McCracken avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mannion takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mannion lands a head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Phil McCracken has been cut.
Mannion throws a head kick that misses.
Mannion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mannion is looking to clinch.
Mannion throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mannion throws a head kick that misses.
Mannion tries to score with a low kick but McCracken moves his leg out of the way.
McCracken is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McCracken throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Mannion misses with a body punch
and McCracken counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mannion thinking.
McCracken scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mannion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCracken is looking to counter punch.
McCracken circles away from the clinch attempt.
A quick step to the side and McCracken tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mannion misses with a combination
and McCracken counters with a two punch combo.
Mannion wants to clinch
and McCracken counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
McCracken lands with a good body shot.
Mannion wants to clinch but McCracken slips to the side
and McCracken counters with a left and a right that stings Mannion.
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!
McCracken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mannion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mannion.
Mannion misses with a hook to the body
and McCracken counters with a left to the body.
A head kick by Mannion - that's a beauty! McCracken is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Mannion can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lorde Mannion!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 50
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Wick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hall throws a one two combo. #CL2#
Wick drives through and clinches with Hall against the cage.
Hall presses Wick against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Wick controls his hands.
Our sources have told us that Hall has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wick's elbow.
Hall pushes off an throws an elbow but Wick leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hall lands with a left to the head.
Wick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wick prevents a body shot from Hall.
Hall is working Wick over against the cage.
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by Wick.
Wick tries to pull guard but Hall holds him up against the cage and eventually Wick drops back down to his feet.
Wick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hall just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wick's brow.
Wick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sirus Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Wick.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Wick tries to stall but Hall uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wick looking to slow down the pace here.
Wick is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.#BC2#
Wick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hall swinging wildly here.
Hall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wick momentarily.
Hall lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Wick out cold! Wick is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sirus Hall!
Our winner, Sirus Hall, 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: WCF 62: Garcia vs Boudreaux
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Coyle lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Fjorn closes the distance and clinches.
Coyle blocks an elbow strike from Fjorn. #BC2#
Fjorn breaks the clinch.
Coyle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fjorn circles away.
Fjorn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Chris Coyle has been cut.#TD2#
Fjorn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Coyle sprawls well initially but Fjorn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Coyle is trying to control but can't.
Coyle is looking to improve his position.
Coyle wants to control but Fjorn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Coyle flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Coyle is doing well to control the position and prevent Fjorn from advancing to side control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fjorn lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Coyle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fjorn wants to take a breather but Coyle is having none of it.
Coyle wants to control but Fjorn is keeping busy.
Coyle tries to roll over but Fjorn keeps him under control.
Coyle trying to control here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Coyle is controlling Fjorn's trapped leg to prevent Fjorn from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Coyle shoots in looking for a takedown. Fjorn tries to sprawl out of it but Coyle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fjorn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Fjorn closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Coyle quickly recovers to half guard.
Coyle moves into full guard.
Coyle looking to control.
Coyle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fjorn is one step ahead there.
Fjorn prevents Coyle from getting back to his feet. #T3##SUB#
Coyle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Coyle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Fjorn is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Coyle has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Fjorn is looking to defend but Coyle has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Fjorn! Coyle pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Fjorn taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chris Coyle!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 43
Date: Feb 24, 2021

#R1#
DeAngelo lands an overhand right.
DeAngelo clobbers Wick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wick looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? DeAngelo is fending him off so far but Wick persists. Nope, DeAngelo circles away and we're back to standing.
Wick fails to land the takedown.
DeAngelo drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Wick right on the button. Wick goes down! DeAngelo follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! DeAngelo gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph DeAngelo!

Event: WCF 56: Khabib vs Turban
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Fjorn.
No joy there for Pudzianowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pudzianowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #KD#
Fjorn knocks Pudzianowski to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC#Pudzianowski is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Mariusz Pudzianowski has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pudzianowski is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fjorn has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fjorn is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pudzianowski's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pudzianowski is pushing Fjorn's head away, looking to escape. Fjorn manages to hold on to the position though.
Fjorn landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Pudzianowski is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Fjorn moves into full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Fjorn there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Pudzianowski is looking to improve his position but Fjorn isn't that keen on the idea.
Fjorn controlling from mount. #T1#
Fjorn connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fjorn won't let Pudzianowski get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Fjorn controlling the pace for now.
Pudzianowski tries to reverse the position but Fjorn maintains control.
Pudzianowski wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #SUB#
Fjorn is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pudzianowski can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fjorn controlling the position easily from mount.
Pudzianowski tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Fjorn controlling the pace for now.
Fjorn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fjorn pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pudzianowski is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Fjorn lands a nice shot to the head.
Fjorn lands a big elbow.
Fjorn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fjorn landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Fjorn landing shots from mount.
Fjorn controlling the pace for now.
Pudzianowski tries to buck Fjorn off but he can't manage it.
Fjorn controlling from mount.
Pudzianowski really wants to buck Fjorn off and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fjorn avoids the attempt from Pudzianowski to control.
Fjorn with the ground and pound from mount. #CUT#That has opened up Mariusz Pudzianowski's cut even more.
Pudzianowski squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Fjorn content just to control the position here.
Fjorn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fjorn lands a big elbow. #CUT#Mariusz Pudzianowski's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mariusz Pudzianowski's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bjorn Fjorn!
Bjorn Fjorn took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 36
Date: Jan 20, 2021

#R1#
Lannister takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wick looks for a takedown but Lannister sprawls well.#TD#
Lannister gets a double leg takedown into Wick's guard.#SUB2#
Wick looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lannister passes into side control.
Lannister tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wick's legs.
Lannister controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wick is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lannister is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Wick is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Lannister jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wick manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T1#
Wick is letting Lannister control him for a moment.
Wick is pushing Lannister's head away, looking to escape. Lannister manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lannister tries to advance to mount but Wick denies him.
Lannister is looking to take a break and control but Wick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lannister tries to advance to mount but Wick denies him. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lannister controls the position.
Lannister is looking to take a break and control but Wick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wick tries to improve position but can't.
Lannister trying to control the action but Wick is working from the bottom.
Wick manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lannister's best efforts.#T3#
Lannister content to control rather than advance.
Lannister prevents Wick from improving his position.
Lannister wants to free his trapped foot but Wick is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lannister wants to control but Wick is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lannister fails with a takedown attempt.
Lannister circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lannister drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wick sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Lannister manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wick on his heels. He'll look to pass Wick's guard now, I'm sure.
Wick is looking to stand back up but Lannister counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Wick. #T4##REVB#
Wick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Lannister is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wick defends it well.
Lannister is trying to control. Wick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lannister looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lannister is trying to control. Wick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wick is trying to control but can't.
Lannister is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lannister is looking to advance position but Wick won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrion Lannister dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lannister shoots in for a double leg but Wick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lannister shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wick as he jumps to the side.
Wick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lannister avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Wick shoots in and gets a takedown into Lannister's guard.
Tyrion Lannister overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lannister holds on and takes a little breather.
Lannister trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Lannister is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1##SUB#
Lannister working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wick with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lannister trying to keep a closed guard but Wick is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Lannister is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wick is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Wick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lannister has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wick has managed to get both his arms back between Lannister's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Wick drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wick jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wick looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wick scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lannister is trying to keep Wick in close.
Lannister keeping moving, preventing Wick from controlling successfully.
Wick tries to stand but Lannister is controlling from the bottom.
Lannister trying to keep a closed guard but Wick is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wick throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lannister's waist but Lannister gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wick off to one side. #TD2#
Wick looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T3#
Lannister not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lannister is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wick chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Lannister looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Wick gets to his feet - Lannister follows without any prompting.
Lannister has his takedown stuffed
and Wick counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrion Lannister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4##TD2#
Wick closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wick lands in his opponent's guard.
Wick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wick pushing down on Lannister's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ground and pound from Wick.
Lannister wants to control but Wick is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wick tries to stand and escape but Lannister is controlling the position.
Lannister tries to roll over but Wick keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Wick is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lannister sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lannister wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Wick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Wick dives in and scores a takedown into Lannister's guard.
Lannister can't keep his opponent in guard - Wick advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lannister wants to control but Wick is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wick working the head and body with strikes.
Wick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wick is thwarting Lannister's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Wick is working for a kimura but Lannister is defending it quite comfortably.
Wick takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister wants to control but Wick is keeping busy. #T1##SUB2#
Wick is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lannister has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lannister keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Wick seems to be working for a kimura but Lannister defends the submission attempt.
Lannister is concentrating on defense, preventing Wick from advancing position.
Wick stalling away here and it's allowed Lannister to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lannister looking to control.
Lannister is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wick is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wick lands a nice shot to the body.
Wick fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Lannister decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lannister tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wick knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wick moves into full guard.
Wick keeping moving, preventing Lannister from controlling successfully. #T3#
Wick looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lannister trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lannister trying to control the position from guard on top but Wick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wick slaps away a takedown attempt from Lannister, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tyrion Lannister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lannister changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wick tries to avoid it but Lannister manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wick to the ground. Wick escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lannister is defended easily by Wick.
Lannister looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrion Lannister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Lannister shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lannister showed some decent athleticism there.
Lannister trying to mount his opponent but Wick defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wick wants to control but Lannister is keeping busy.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: BFC CHRISTMAS BASH
Date: Dec 24, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Mirfin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Turner to the mat! Turner manages to get full guard.
Mirfin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Turner looking for a guillotine here but Mirfin defends easily. #SUB#
Turner is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Turner working for a triangle but Mirfin defends it easily.
Mirfin wants to stand but Turner is controlling his posture from full guard.
Turner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Turner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Turner has his feet on Mirfin's thighs here. He's pushed Mirfin off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mirfin screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

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

Event: WCF 51: Tofail vs PAHPAC
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Brown misses with a head kick.
Brown punishes Fjorn's body with a nice straight punch.
Brown is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fjorn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brown lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fjorn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Fjorn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brown throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Fjorn crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Leroy Brown!

Event: BLAZE 6 - FLAMES
Date: Dec 17, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Warrior tries to keep at a distance but De Vries has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Vries creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Mighty Warrior has been cut.
De Vries throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Warriors head.
De Vries dodges an elbow strike from Warrior.
De Vries pushes Warrior back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Vries.
De Vries lands with a left to the head.
De Vries lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Vries's coach down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on De Vries's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A bit of stalling here from De Vries.
De Vries presses Warrior against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Warrior is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for De Vries.
A body shot lands from De Vries.
De Vries holding his opponent close, against the cage.
De Vries stalling against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from De Vries.
A right handed body shot lands from De Vries.
De Vries stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Vries lands a body punch. #T1#
De Vries digs a right hand into Warrior's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Warrior's gas tank.
De Vries lands a right hand that snaps the head of Warrior backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Vries.
De Vries digs a right hand into Warrior's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Warrior's gas tank.
De Vries is working Warrior over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from De Vries.
A left hand lands to the body for De Vries.
Nice body punch from De Vries - that landed with a thud.
De Vries stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
De Vries softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Vries stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
De Vries receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
De Vries displaying some good clinch control by pressing Warrior up against the cage.
Warrior definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A right handed body shot lands from De Vries.
A short left from De Vries. #T2#
De Vries will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Warrior up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Vries stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ambroos De Vries.#CL2#
De Vries moves into the clinch.
Warrior has De Vries pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. De Vries manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
De Vries lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from De Vries - that landed with a thud.
De Vries digs a right hand into Warrior's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Warrior's gas tank.
De Vries has Warrior pushed against the cage.
Warrior is working for takedown but De Vries is calmly controlling the position for now.
De Vries lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from De Vries.
De Vries is working Warrior over against the cage.
A short left from De Vries.
De Vries digs a right hand into Warrior's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Warrior's gas tank. #T3#
A short right from De Vries.
De Vries effectively controlling the action here.
A body shot lands from De Vries.
Warrior's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#Warrior is rocked!
De Vries digs a right hand underneath Warrior's ribcage. Warrior let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oh Warrior is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Vries creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Warrior's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Warrior drops to his knees and De Vries pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ambroos De Vries!
Ambroos De Vries thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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