Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RRFC Challengers 38
Date: May 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Jong.
A nice side step and Wayne releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wayne is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Jong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wayne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Wayne clinches with his opponent.
De Jong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wayne throws an elbow but it misses. #TD#
De Jong manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Jong is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wayne must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Wayne wants to stand but De Jong is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wayne preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Wayne moves into the clinch successfully.
Wayne missing with knees to the body.
De Jong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wayne stalling the fight.
De Jong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wayne's efforts to push away.#TD#
De Jong has picked Wayne up - he's going for a ride! De Jong dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
De Jong trying to control from half guard but Wayne is working away.
De Jong passes the guard and advances to mount!
De Jong pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T3#
De Jong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
De Jong'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.
De Jong has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wayne's face. #SUB#
De Jong has control of Wayne's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wayne regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T4#
De Jong controlling the position easily from mount.
De Jong has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wayne's face.
De Jong controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Jong tries to control but Wayne wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stefan De Jong dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Wayne tries to clinch up but De Jong circles away and keeps his distance.
De Jong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wayne sprawls and moves away.
De Jong blocks a head kick by Wayne.
De Jong fails to land the takedown.
Wayne throws a nice looking combination but De Jong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wayne tries to clinch but De Jong moves away
and De Jong counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
De Jong has taken the fight to the clinch.
De Jong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wayne's elbow.
Wayne is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wayne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, De Jong scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Jong tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Wayne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wayne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
De Jong sets himself, and Wayne steps forward looking for the clinch! De Jong avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan De Jong. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Wayne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Jong paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
De Jong gets a clinch. #TD2#
Wayne jumps into guard, dragging De Jong to the mat.
Wayne 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.
De Jong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wayne can do to turn this around?
Wayne wants to stand but De Jong is controlling the position.
Wayne is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
De Jong trying to control the position from guard on top but Wayne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Jong tries to free his leg and advance position but Wayne is retaining full guard.
De Jong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
De Jong showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
De Jong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
De Jong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wayne swinging wildly here.
As Wayne looks to move away, De Jong throws a big counter combo but Wayne just gets out of the way.
Wayne tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Jong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wayne throws a head kick but De Jong moves out of range.
Wayne pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3##CL#
De Jong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wayne, pushing him back against the cage.
De Jong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wayne backwards.
De Jong tries to score a body lock takedown but Wayne shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wayne tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De Jong avoids it.
Wayne creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De Jong's defenses. #BC#
De Jong manages to break the clinch.
Wayne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
De Jong has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
De Jong gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wayne regains guard. #SUB#
De Jong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
De Jong prevents Wayne from getting back to his feet. #T4#
De Jong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
De Jong won't allow Wayne to get back to his feet.
De Jong looking to sit in guard and control but Wayne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
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!
De Jong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wayne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Jong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
De Jong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wayne defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stefan De Jong dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wayne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wayne.
Wayne lands a front kick.
De Jong misses with an uppercut. #TD#
De Jong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
De Jong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
De Jong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Jong is controlling the pace.
Wayne pushes De Jong off but De Jong dives into side control.
Stefan De Jong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
De Jong throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
De Jong goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wayne has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for De Jong but great work by Wayne.
You can see the frustration on De Jong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
De Jong is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
De Jong manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wayne's best efforts.#T2#
It looks like Wayne is going to stand back up.
De Jong has his hands clasped together around Wayne's back. He's all about the action.
De Jong trying to control here.
De Jong manages to get to full guard. #T3#
De Jong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wayne manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
De Jong pushes down on Wayne's leg and manages to get into half guard.
De Jong is pressing down on Wayne's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wayne is holding on for now.
Wayne is trying to stand back up but De Jong is controlling him #T4#
De Jong lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
De Jong is taking a breather. Wayne says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wayne wants to improve his position but De Jong is controlling well.
De Jong is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Jong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stefan De Jong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Jong, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stefan De Jong!
A relieved looking Stefan De Jong thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC KO 3 - Carvaleho x Aki
Date: May 08, 2020

#R1#
Petrov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bonin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Bonin drives through and clinches with Petrov against the cage. #BC2#
Bonin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrov with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Bonin counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Bonin breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bonin as he avoids it easily.
And Bonin tries to counter it with a takedown but Petrov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Petrov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bonin but Bonin pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Petrov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bonin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bonin pushes Petrov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Petrov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Petrov working away.
Bonin tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Petrov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bonin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Petrov working the ground and pound but Bonin is defending the strikes.
Petrov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bonin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Petrov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bonin is avoiding damage well.
Petrov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Petrov working the ground and pound.
Bonin is looking to reverse the position.
Petrov 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.
Petrov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
Petrov swings around for an armbar but Bonin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Petrov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bonin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Petrov has his foot on Bonin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bonin works his way back into a safe position though.
Bonin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Petrov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bonin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bonin looks winded!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bonin working away.
Petrov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Petrov tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Bonin trying to control the action but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Petrov can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Petrov misses with a strike from the bottom.
Petrov struggling a bit here.#SU2#
Bonin decides to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonin tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petrov fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Bonin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Petrov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bonin to the ground. Petrov is now in Bonin's guard.
Bonin is pulling down on Petrov's head. It's preventing any offense from Petrov, at least for the moment.
Petrov scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Petrov distracts Bonin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Petrov has gone for a leg lock! Bonin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Petrov's guard.#REVB#
Bonin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Petrov working for submissions but it's allowed Bonin to get to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bonin lands a nice short elbow.
Petrov is looking for a sweep. Bonin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petrov is trying to control but can't.
Petrov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Petrov trying to hold on to Bonin's head to control him but Bonin postures up.
Bonin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bonin lands a nice short elbow.
Petrov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T2#
Bonin drops an elbow to the side of Petrov's head.
Bonin wants to free his trapped foot but Petrov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pierre Bonin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bonin is breathing heavily.
Petrov trying to control here.
Petrov taking some punishment here, with Bonin in his half guard.
Petrov scores with a few weak punches. #SUB#
Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bonin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Petrov wants to control but Bonin is keeping busy.
Petrov is looking for a sweep. Bonin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bonin trying to control from half guard but Petrov is working away.
Petrov is trying to control but can't.
Bonin is trying to control the action in half guard but Petrov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bonin wants to free his trapped foot but Petrov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bonin is looking to take a break and control but Petrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bonin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petrov darts in looking for a takedown but Bonin gets double underhooks and turns Petrov into the cage. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Petrov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bonin tries to avoid it but Petrov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bonin to the ground. Bonin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Petrov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bonin tries to avoid it but Petrov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bonin to the ground. Bonin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Bonin closes the distance and pushes Petrov back into the cage.
Petrov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bonin after a bit of a struggle.
Bonin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Petrov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bonin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Bonin manages to break the clinch.
Petrov darts in looking for a takedown but Bonin gets double underhooks and turns Petrov into the cage.
Bonin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Bonin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Petrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Bonin lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Bonin rushes Petrov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Petrov is trying to drag Bonin to the mat but Bonin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bonin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Petrov up against the cage.#BC2#
Bonin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Petrov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Petrov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Petrov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bonin some visible discomfort.
Bonin is trying to get back to half guard.
Petrov throwing strikes but Bonin manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Bonin taking a breather here.
Bonin working away.#T2#
Bonin 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.
Petrov wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Petrov chipping away with strikes from the bottom.
Petrov struggling a bit here.
An elbow from Bonin crashes against the mat.
Petrov is trying to control Bonin's posture but Bonin avoids it.
Petrov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
Petrov can't do much from the bottom here.
Bonin is looking to take a break and control but Petrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Petrov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bonin working the head with strikes.
Petrov gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bonin is working for a kimura but Petrov is defending it quite comfortably.
Petrov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bonin is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Petrov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Bonin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Petrov trying to hold on to Bonin's head to control him but Bonin postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonin blocks the strikes from Petrov. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Adrian Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierre Bonin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bonin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Bonin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bonin 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Bonin!

Event: SAFO 58 Frost v IsMore II
Date: May 06, 2020

#R1#
Dorticos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dorticos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bridges throws a lazy uppercut
and Dorticos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dorticos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dorticos misses the shot to the body.
Dorticos wants to clinch.#CL#
Bridges has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bridges gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bridges is just content to waste time from the top position. Dorticos takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bridges trying to control but Dorticos is working from the bottom. #T1#
Bridges trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bridges trying to control but Dorticos is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bridges stops Dorticos from standing up.
Bridges throws a big elbow that misses.
Dorticos controlling Bridges's posture.
Bridges controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Bridges throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dorticos has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Dorticos tries to clinch up#TD#
and Bridges counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bridges tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dorticos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bridges takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bridges sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dorticos defending well though.
Dorticos trying to control but Bridges postures up.
Bridges is trying to control the action in half guard but Dorticos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dorticos holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3#
Bridges is looking to take a break and control but Dorticos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dorticos is trying to stand back up but Bridges is controlling him
Dorticos is refusing to be controlled, as Bridges sits in half guard.
Bridges is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dorticos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
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. Bridges connects with a nice short shot to Dorticos's temple.
Bridges content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bridges scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dorticos is staying active underneath Bridges, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bridges not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bridges thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dorticos's head.
Dorticos trying to control but Bridges postures up.
Dorticos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bridges scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bridges throwing shots but Dorticos is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bridges in particular looking to stall.
Bridges is thwarting Dorticos's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trey Bridges dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dorticos throws a right and a left that Bridges avoids nicely.
Bridges fails to land the takedown.
Dorticos shoots in but Bridges avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dorticos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bridges circles away quickly and effectively.
Bridges half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Dorticos gets caught napping as Bridges dives in and scores a takedown. Dorticos manages to retain guard.
Dorticos wants to sweep but no luck.
Bridges looking to sit in guard and control but Dorticos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridges not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bridges looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dorticos is one step ahead there. #T1#
Bridges controls Dorticos momentarily but Dorticos frees himself.
Bridges 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.
Trey Bridges overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Dorticos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dorticos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bridges will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bridges is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bridges wants to sweep here but Dorticos controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dorticos keeps the fight on the outside.
And Dorticos tries to counter it with a takedown but Bridges pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bridges takes a swing at Dorticos's ribcage but misses.
Bridges throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trey Bridges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Bridges has Dorticos up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Bridges pulls guard effortlessly.
Bridges on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bridges tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Dorticos is looking to work some ground and pound but Bridges has wrist control.
Dorticos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dorticos is looking to stand up but Bridges won't let him.
Bridges 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.
Bridges is trying to keep Dorticos in close.
Bridges wants to sweep but no luck.
Dorticos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bridges misses with a straight right.
Bridges throws a leg kick but Dorticos checks it.
Dorticos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bridges's head backwards.
A head kick misses from Dorticos.
Bridges is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dorticos can do to turn this around?
A jab from Bridges misses.
Bridges waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dorticos.
Sloppy strikes from Dorticos. Those never looked like landing.
Bridges shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dorticos but Dorticos pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Bridges has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bridges tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dorticos just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Bridges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bridges displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dorticos up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Germaine Dorticos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Dorticos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bridges is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dorticos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dorticos's back!
Dorticos covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Bridges throwing sloppy strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridges controlling well, preventing Dorticos from escaping the position.
Bridges cracks Dorticos with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Dorticos from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Dorticos tries to roll but Bridges sticks to his back. #T1#
Good control from Bridges.
Bridges lands shots from the back.
Will Bridges go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bridges throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Dorticos!
Dorticos prevents Bridges from getting a body triangle.#T2#
Dorticos is trapped and Bridges is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Bridges has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Dorticos.
Dorticos covers up after that shot from Bridges.
Bridges wants to control the position but Dorticos frees himself and scrambles - Bridges manages to regain control in side control.
Bridges lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dorticos down.
Bridges lands an elbow.
Dorticos is not content to let Bridges control the position.
Dorticos tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Bridges is chipping away with strikes.
Dorticos is looking to regain half guard here but Bridges keeps moving and retains side control.
Dorticos is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bridges connects with a decent elbow.
Bridges throws a strike aimed at the side of Dorticos's head but Dorticos avoids it well.
Bridges wants to control but Dorticos is keeping him busy. #T4#
Bridges creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bridges trying to control the position but Dorticos is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bridges scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dorticos to see if he's OK.
Bridges throwing shots but missing, from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trey Bridges showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bridges 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: RRFC Challengers 34
Date: Apr 29, 2020

#R1#
Svensoon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Svensoon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wayne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Wayne has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wayne blocks a head kick by Svensoon.
Wayne scores with a crisp jab that stopped Svensoon in his tracks. #CUT#
It looks like Max Svensoon has been cut.
Svensoon closes the distance and clinches up with Wayne, looking for a takedown. Svensoon pushes Wayne against the cage but Wayne circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Wayne has Svensoon up against the cage in a clinch.
Svensoon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wayne looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Svensoon.
Svensoon jumps guard but Wayne stands there with Svensoon around his waist. Svensoon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Svensoon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Svensoon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wayne pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jeremy Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Svensoon.#T1##TD2#
Svensoon pulls guard.
Svensoon looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wayne puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SU#
Wayne stands up and beckons Svensoon to join him on the feet.
Wayne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Svensoon circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Wayne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wayne lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wayne looking to throw knees to the head but Svensoon is blocking nicely. #BC#
Wayne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Svensoon.
Svensoon looks for a takedown but Wayne sprawls well.#T2#
Wayne avoids the head kick by Svensoon.
Wayne scores with a one two! Svensoon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Svensoon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wayne - the referee stops the clock and Svensoon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wayne. Svensoon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Svensoon looks winded!
Wayne lands a two punch combo. #CUT#
That has opened up Max Svensoon's cut even more.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Wayne! Svensoon is out on his feet! Wayne rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Svensoon is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Svensoon is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Wayne!

Event: SAFO 53 Finnegan v Marston
Date: Apr 12, 2020

#R1#
Spencer throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#
It looks like Germaine Dorticos has been cut.
Spencer throws out a loose jab but Dorticos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dorticos attempts a counter takedown but Spencer avoids it well and moves away.
Mark Spencer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spencer misses with a looping right.
Dorticos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Spencer throws a body shot but no joy.
Spencer misses with an uppercut.
Dorticos defending well as Spencer loads up on a big left hand.
Dorticos tries to move into range but Spencer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spencer throws a hook but Dorticos avoids it easily.
Dorticos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spencer.
Dorticos tries to counter with a takedown but Spencer is quick to defend against it.
Spencer scores with a sloppy right hand. Dorticos should have avoided that one.
Spencer misses with a straight right.
Dorticos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spencer lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Dorticos tries to land a body kick
and Spencer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dorticos throws a sloppy head kick and Spencer moves out of range easily. #KD2#
Spencer drops Dorticos with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dorticos looks back up at him and smiles so Spencer waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Dorticos is rocked!
Spencer darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Dorticos's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Spencer before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Spencer!

Event: RRFC Fight Night 28
Date: Apr 05, 2020

#R1##KD#
Wayne lands a big head kick that sends Alder tumbling to the mat! Wayne takes a step backwards and waves Alder back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Alder is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Mathias Alder has been cut.
Wayne moves in looking to clinch but Alder pushes him off.
Alder is still on wobbly legs! Can Wayne finish him?
Nice defenses there by Alder.
Wayne throws a powerful right kick. Alder tried to block low but the kick was high! Alder was taken right off of his feet! Wayne jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jeremy Wayne!

Event: HFC 13 - Barbosa vs Carvalho
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1##CL#
Wad takes the fight into the clinch.
Wad gets underhooks to prevent Thompson's takedown attempt.
Wad utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wad tries for a takedown but Thompson manages to get underhooks.
Wad is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thompson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wad tries to pull guard but Thompson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Wad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Thompson jumps into guard, dragging Wad to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wad wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Thompson has his foot on Wad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wad works his way back into a safe position though.
Thompson has his hands on Wad's head, controlling the position.
Thompson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Thompson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wad stacks Thompson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wad!
Thompson is not content to let Wad control 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson gets back to half guard.
Thompson is looking to escape.
Wad is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Thompson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thompson can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Wad is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thompson wants to improve his position but Wad is controlling well.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Thompson is positioning himself well to prevent Wad advancing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wad leaves Thompson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wad tries to counter by clinching up but Thompson breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#KD#
Wad lands a big head kick that sends Thompson tumbling to the mat! Wad takes a step backwards and waves Thompson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Derrick Thompson has been cut.#KD#
Wad lands a big head kick that sends Thompson tumbling to the mat! Wad takes a step backwards and waves Thompson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Thompson stuffs the takedown attempt from Wad. Wad gets slowly back to his feet.
And Thompson tries to counter it with a takedown but Wad pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Wad clinches with his opponent.
Wad stops a takedown attempt from Thompson.
Wad is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Wad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Thompson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wad throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Todd Wad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Wad forces Thompson back against the cage and clinches.
Wad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
Wad is trying to push Thompson away but Thompson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Wad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson throws a hook to the side of Wad's head but Wad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wad thuds his right hand into Thompson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thompson takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thompson is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Thompson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wad looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
Wad struggling a bit here.
Wad is not content to let Thompson control the position.
Wad wants to control but Thompson postures up.
Wad is not content to let Thompson control the position.
Wad tries to buck Thompson off but Thompson is having none of it.
Wad is working hard here to advance position.
Wad is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Thompson has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thompson controlling the position from side mount.
Wad looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Thompson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wad rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Thompson's guard! Nice work there by Wad!
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Montreal inform us that Thompson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Thompson looking to control.
Wad trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Thompson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wad trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Thompson can't keep his opponent in guard - Wad advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wad not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thompson is controlling Wad's trapped leg to prevent Wad from advancing to side control.
Wad trying to pass the guard but Thompson defending well.
Wad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thompson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wad thows a huge punch but Thompson dodges it nicely.
Wad wants to take a breather but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wad wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Todd Wad is winning the standup battle so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wad dives in for a single leg takedown but Thompson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Thompson looks to move away, Wad throws a big counter combo but Thompson just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Wad dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Thompson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Wad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wad lands a high kick! #CL#
Thompson gets tackled into the cage by Wad. Wad maintains the clinch.
Thompson is pressed up against the cage. Wad has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thompson down to the mat. Thompson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wad lands a head kick. Thompson smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
That has opened up Derrick Thompson's cut even more.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Wad drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thompson sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick from Wad lands but Thompson takes it in his stride. #CUT#
The cut above Derrick Thompson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T1#
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Wad shows good takedown defense.
Wad thinks about countering with a head kick.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wad is defended easily by Thompson.
Danga de danga de dang - Wad scores with a four punch combination!
Wad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Thompson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thompson looks to land a combination but Wad avoids it well.
Wad is looking to counter with a body kick.
Todd Wad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Wad has managed to clinch.
Thompson can't get the takedown. #TD#
Wad successfully pulls guard.
Wad is trying to keep Thompson in close.
Thompson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Wad keeps moving.
Wad wants to stand but Thompson is controlling the position. #T3#
Thompson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thompson stops Wad from standing up. #SUB2#
Thompson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wad dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Thompson is trying to control the position but Wad postures up.
Wad chips away with some ground and pound.#CUT#
Derrick Thompson'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 Derrick Thompson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Todd Wad!

Event: SAFO 46 Jovanovic vs Bailey
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Nice cross by Johnson.
Johnson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dorticos eats them both and turns towards Johnson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson with a jab.
Dorticos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson stuns Dorticos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Dorticos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Julius Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dorticos throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
A left and a right from Johnson both land. Nice combination.
Dorticos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dorticos scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dorticos at a distance.
Dorticos swinging wildly here. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Dorticos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dorticos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dorticos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Dorticos tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dorticos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Johnson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dorticos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Dorticos's leg but Dorticos calmly moves out of range.
Dorticos just misses with a punch to the body.
Dorticos is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson slips under a jab from Dorticos.
Johnson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dorticos doesn't seem phased though.
Dorticos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Dorticos tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Johnson throws a right and a left that Dorticos avoids nicely.
Dorticos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Johnson connects with a jab.
Dorticos closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Julius Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dorticos shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dorticos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson stuns Dorticos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson lands a jab to the head. #TD2#
Dorticos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dorticos looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Dorticos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dorticos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Dorticos prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Dorticos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dorticos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
No joy there for Dorticos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dorticos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Johnson jabs Dorticos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Johnson connects with the punch.
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dorticos checks it well.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson clobbers Dorticos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dorticos looks to clinch
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Dorticos misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Julius Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dorticos's head backwards.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Dorticos gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC#
Dorticos is rocked!
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dorticos is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Dorticos's head.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dorticos can do to turn this around?
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dorticos.
Dorticos is breathing heavily.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson throws an overhand right that drops Dorticos like a sack of potatoes! Johnson dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julius Johnson!

Event: HFC 9 -Tonissaar vs Rocca
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Bonin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bonin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ace scores with a jab. Bonin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bonin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ace scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A combination from Ace does no damage.
Bonin attempts a counter takedown but Ace avoids it well and moves away.
Ace connects with a nice looking jab.
Ace feints a jab promting Bonin to slip. Ace then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bonin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mikey Ace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ace feints a jab promting Bonin to slip. Ace then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bonin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ace fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bonin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Bonin shoots in and gets a takedown into Ace's guard.#T1#
Bonin works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Bonin is working for a kimura but Ace is defending it quite comfortably.
Ace is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bonin scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Bonin is trying to work for a kimura but Ace is defending well.
Bonin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ace!
Bonin looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
A nice elbow there by Bonin.
Ace tries to hold on but Bonin pushes him away.
Bonin lands a big elbow - Ace is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Ace is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pierre Bonin!

Event: RRFC Challengers 29
Date: Mar 04, 2020

#R1#
A head kick misses from Wayne.
Wayne tries a head kick but it misses.
McKnight blocks a head kick by Wayne.
McKnight throws a right and a left that Wayne avoids nicely.
Wayne is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McKnight throws a head kick but Wayne moves out of range.
Wayne throws a body punch but McKnight moves out of range.
McKnight dives in and grabs Wayne's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wayne pushes down on McKnight's head and hops out.#CL#
McKnight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wayne blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
McKnight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wayne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McKnight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McKnight thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKnight shoots in looking for a takedown. Wayne tries to sprawl out of it but McKnight keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wayne manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wayne enables McKnight to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wayne manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
McKnight is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SU#
McKnight gets to his feet - Wayne follows without any prompting. #KD#
McKnight lands a big head kick that sends Wayne tumbling to the mat! McKnight takes a step backwards and waves Wayne back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from McKnight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Liam McKnight!
Liam McKnight managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: SAFO 42 Frost vs Chaelsson II
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
A punch combination from Dorticos misses.
Dorticos misses with a few strikes there.
Perry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dorticos as he avoids it easily.
Perry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dorticos swivels and escapes.
Perry looks winded!
Perry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dorticos misses with a body kick.
Dorticos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Dorticos instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perry tries to pull guard but Dorticos won't allow it.
Germaine Dorticos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Perry.
Perry is trying to drag Dorticos to the mat but Dorticos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Perry tries to pull guard but Dorticos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Dorticos tries to score a body lock takedown but Perry shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dorticos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Perry just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dorticos is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dorticos has Perry pressed against the cage, preventing Perry from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Perry is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Perry is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Dorticos breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Dorticos misses. #T2#
Dorticos misses with a double jab.
Perry is looking for the big counter here.
Perry shoots in but no luck this time.
Dorticos fails to land with a series of punches.
Dorticos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dorticos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dorticos throws a right hand that Perry ducks under and follows up with a left that Perry also avoids with ease.
Dorticos fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Perry enables Dorticos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Perry manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dorticos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dorticos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dorticos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Perry's head.#ROC#
Perry is rocked!#T3#
Dorticos distracts Perry with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Perry is still in real trouble! Can Dorticos finish him?
Dorticos working some strikes from top position.
Dorticos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dorticos cracks Perry with a solid left hand.
Dorticos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Perry can't keep his opponent in guard - Dorticos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Perry tries to get to full guard but Dorticos has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Dorticos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Perry tries to roll over but Dorticos keeps him under control.
Dorticos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Dorticos is working for a kimura but Perry is defending it quite comfortably.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dorticos in particular looking to stall.
Dorticos working the head and body with strikes.
Dorticos is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Dorticos is working for a kimura but Perry is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Germaine Dorticos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dorticos looks to land a combination but Perry avoids it well. #TD#
Dorticos is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Perry is in big trouble! Dorticos is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Perry. Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Germaine Dorticos!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2020

#R1#
Bean lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Derrick Thompson has been cut.
Bean tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD2#
Bean sends Thompson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bean is motioning to the referee to let Thompson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Bean! Thompson is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2020

#R1#
Peyton looks for a takedown but Bonin sprawls well.
Peyton shoots in looking for a takedown. Bonin tries to sprawl out of it but Peyton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bonin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bonin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peyton trying to remain calm as Bonin controls from the top position.
You can see the frustration on Peyton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1##SU#
Bonin decides to stand back up.
Peyton tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from Peyton. #CL2#
Peyton moves into the clinch successfully.
Bonin is struggling to control the position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Peyton gets underhooks to prevent Bonin's takedown attempt.
Peyton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Peyton has Bonin pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Peyton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Peyton avoids the head kick by Bonin.
Bonin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peyton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bonin as he jumps to the side.
Pierre Bonin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Peyton.#CL2#
Bonin tries to keep at a distance but Peyton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bonin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Peyton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Peyton looking to stall.
Bonin has had enough of the clinch but Peyton keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bonin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Peyton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #TD#
Bonin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bonin manages to end up in side control.
Peyton can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Bonin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Peyton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Peyton is trying to get back to half guard.#SU#
Bonin decides to stand back up.
Peyton shoots in looking for a takedown. Bonin tries to sprawl out of it but Peyton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bonin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bonin tries to counter with a takedown but Peyton is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Peyton goes for a double leg but Bonin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bonin continues to drive forward.
Bonin tries to counter with a takedown but Peyton is quick to defend against it.
Peyton tries for a takedown but Bonin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bonin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Peyton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Peyton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bonin circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peyton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bonin but Bonin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Bonin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Peyton misses with a head kick.
Peyton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Peyton shoots in and gets a takedown into Bonin's guard.#ES#
Bonin wriggles free and stands up.
Peyton slips a jab and a cross from Bonin.
Peyton throws a right hand that Bonin ducks under and follows up with a left that Bonin also avoids with ease.
Bonin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Peyton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bonin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Peyton under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peyton fails to land the takedown.
Bonin tries to counter with a takedown but Peyton is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Peyton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bonin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bonin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pierre Bonin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Peyton.
Peyton is breathing heavily.
Peyton fails with a takedown attempt.
Bonin attempts a counter takedown but Peyton avoids it well and moves away.
Peyton goes for a double leg but Bonin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bonin continues to drive forward.
Peyton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD2#
Peyton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bonin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Peyton wants to work for an arm triangle but Bonin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bonin is looking to improve his position.
Bonin controlling the position well. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Peyton.
Bonin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Peyton throws a sloppy head kick and Bonin moves out of range easily.
Peyton shoots in for a double leg but Bonin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Peyton fails to land the takedown.
Bonin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Some wild striking there from Peyton.
Bonin stuffs the takedown attempt from Peyton. Peyton gets slowly back to his feet.
Bonin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Peyton.#TD#
Bonin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Peyton's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bonin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peyton is keeping the position for now.
Bonin chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Bonin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bonin misses with an uppercut. Peyton saw that one coming.
Peyton cracks the inside of Bonin's front leg.
Peyton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bonin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Peyton.
Royce Peyton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Peyton instigates a clinch.
Peyton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bonin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Peyton decides to pull guard.
Bonin stopping the sweep attempt from Peyton.
Peyton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bonin. 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.
Bonin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bonin lands a couple of digs.
Bonin cracks Peyton with a solid left hand.
Bonin connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Bonin works over Peyton with some ground and pound from guard.
Peyton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bonin won't allow Peyton to get back to his feet.
Bonin landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bonin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bonin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bonin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bonin slips nicely into half guard.
Bonin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Peyton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Bonin is trying for a kimura here. Peyton looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bonin wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pierre Bonin!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2020

#R1#
Michaels fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wayne avoids it really well and circles away.
Wayne lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wayne plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Shawn Michaels has been cut.
Michaels is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wayne sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Michaels scores with a takedown into Wayne's guard.#ES2#
Wayne scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Michaels dodges the punch combination from Wayne. #CL2#
Wayne has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wayne prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wayne stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wayne lands an uppercut.#TD#
Michaels is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Wayne can't fight it off and eventually Michaels manages to take the fight to the floor. Wayne looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Michaels landing some decent shots from guard.
Wayne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michaels throwing strikes but missing.
Wayne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Michaels. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Michaels working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Michaels postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Michaels wants to control from the top but Wayne keeps moving.
Michaels is looking to work some ground and pound but Wayne has wrist control.
Michaels throwing strikes but missing.
Michaels throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Michaels trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wayne manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Michaels working for a triangle but Wayne defends it easily.
Michaels is trying to keep Wayne in close. #SUB#
Michaels is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Wayne frees his head nicely. Oh but Michaels has switched to an armbar! Wayne is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Shawn Michaels!
Shawn Michaels bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2020

#R1#
Thompson walks into a left hand. #CUT#
It looks like Derrick Thompson has been cut.#CL#
Lafleur has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lafleur after a bit of a struggle.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lafleur changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thompson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Lafleur. Those never looked like landing.
Lafleur lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Lafleur closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thompson tries to buck Lafleur off but Lafleur is having none of it.#SUB#
Lafleur swings around for an armbar but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lafleur's guard.#T1#
Thompson pushes down on Lafleur's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lafleur is looking for a sweep. Thompson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Lafleur is defending against the submission attempts here by Thompson.
Lafleur pushes Thompson off looking to stand but Thompson dives back in and keeps control.
Lafleur wants to get back to full guard.
Thompson trying to mount his opponent but Lafleur defends it.
Thompson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Thompson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lafleur sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thompson in particular looking to stall.
Thompson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thompson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Let's hope that Thompson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Thompson.
Thompson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Lafleur tries to lock up and control but Thompson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thompson controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thompson with shots to the head and body - Lafleur looks very uncomfortable down there.
Thompson controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Thompson looking for a guillotine from mount but Lafleur is having none of it.
Thompson looking to control but Lafleur is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thompson controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Thompson with shots to the head and body - Lafleur looks very uncomfortable down there.
Thompson wants to control the pace but Lafleur is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Thompson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lafleur has worked his arm free - good work by Lafleur! #SUB2#
Thompson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lafleur, who protects the arm well.
Thompson grinds an elbow into Lafleur's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lafleur is not content to let Thompson control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Thompson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Lafleur looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Thompson!
Thompson is looking to reverse the position.
Thompson struggling a bit here.
Thompson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lafleur!
Lafleur tries to lock up and control but Thompson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1##SUB2#
Thompson has control of Lafleur's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lafleur regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Thompson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Thompson trying to control but Lafleur is having none of it. #SUB2#
Thompson has hold of Lafleur's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lafleur manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Thompson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lafleur's face.
Lafleur knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thompson on the ground.#T2#
Lafleur throwing hammer fists to the chest of Thompson. What's that going to do exactly?
Thompson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Thompson looking for a guillotine from mount but Lafleur is having none of it.
Thompson controlling the position easily from mount.
Lafleur tries to hold on but Thompson postures up.
Thompson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thompson unloading with bombs!#T3#
Lafleur takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lafleur bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lafleur trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson trying to control the position.
Lafleur has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lafleur trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lafleur won't allow Thompson to sweep him here. #T4##SUB2#
Thompson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lafleur can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thompson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lafleur trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lafleur working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thompson is trying to control the position but Lafleur postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lafleur wants to stand and escape but instead Thompson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Thompson 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Derrick Thompson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thompson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lafleur throws a right hand that Thompson ducks under and follows up with a left that Thompson also avoids with ease.
Thompson is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Lafleur clinches up against the cage.
Lafleur taking a breather.
Lafleur is looking for a takedown.
Lafleur misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Thompson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU2#
Thompson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lafleur, up you get! #TD2#
Thompson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Thompson is trying to work for a kimura but Lafleur is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Thompson trying to control the pace.
Thompson stops Lafleur from getting back to his feet.
Thompson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Thompson drops an elbow to the side of Lafleur's head. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thompson wants to control but Lafleur is keeping him busy.
Lafleur gets back to full guard.
Thompson content to stall in guard here.
Lafleur lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Thompson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Thompson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lafleur defends well.#T3##SUB2#
Thompson looking for a guillotine here but Lafleur defends easily.
Lafleur throws an elbow that misses. Thompson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lafleur's guard. Nice move by Thompson!#REVB#
Thompson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Lafleur can't keep his opponent in guard - Thompson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lafleur!
Ricky Lafleur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Derrick Thompson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thompson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Thompson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2020

#R1#
Dorticos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC#
Yakuza is rocked!
Yakuza looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Dorticos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yakuza is still on wobbly legs! Can Dorticos finish him?#CL#
Dorticos moves into the clinch.#TD#
Dorticos turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dorticos lands a strong strike to the head of Yakuza. That's dazed him! Dorticos looking to finish here. Yakuza is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Dorticos lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Germaine Dorticos!
Ichi Yakuza spoke after the fight, saying 'This has not been honorable. Seppuku!'.

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