Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Highland 75
Date: Jul 07, 2021

#R1#
Pologe scores with a head kick. Ramirez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pologe throws a sloppy head kick and Ramirez moves out of range easily.
Zia Pologe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez throws a body shot but no joy.
Pologe lands with a slapping head kick.
Pologe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pologe throws a head kick that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Pologe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ramirez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pologe tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramirez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Ramirez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pologe scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ramirez manages to mount him!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez controlling his opponent.
Ramirez wants to take Pologe's back here but Pologe is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T1##SUB2#
Ramirez is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Ramirez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Richard Ramirez!
Richard Ramirez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Highland 73
Date: Jun 30, 2021

#R1#
Murray moves out of range of the strikes.
Murray half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Murray misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Vinazen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murray misses with a series of wild punches.
Vinazen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Vinazen misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Vinazen misses the target.
Murray changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vinazen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Paul Vinazen has been cut.
Murray connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murray 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.
Vinazen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vinazen dodges the punch combination from Murray.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vinazen throws a hook but Murray avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Vinazen.
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Vinazen.
Murray lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC#Vinazen is rocked!
Vinazen loads up on a big right hand but Murray slips the punch.
Vinazen is still on wobbly legs! Can Murray finish him?
Murray cracks Vinazen with a left hook right on the temple and Vinazen goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Murray lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Vinazen is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrew Murray!

Event: SSSD 23: Nwaoge vs Kong
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Striker throws a big shot that misses.
Cartwright tries to counter by clinching up but Striker breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Cartwright clinches up with Striker and pushes him back against the ropes.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Striker holds him up against the ropes and eventually Cartwright drops back down to his feet.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Striker won't allow it. #TD#
Cartwright pulls Striker into guard.
Cartwright has Striker pulled in close to control his posture.
Striker 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.
Cartwright continues to stall.#T1#
Striker looking to sit in guard and control but Cartwright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cartwright working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cartwright advances position into side control!
Cartwright is chipping away with strikes.
Striker is letting Cartwright control him for a moment.
Cartwright'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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Striker is trying to get back to his feet.#T2#
Cartwright postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Striker seems a little lost for a moment, as Cartwright dominates the positioning.
Cartwright working away.
Cartwright lands a few punches from side control.
Striker is looking for a sweep.
Cartwright in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cartwright scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Striker to see if he's OK.
Striker taking punishment in the form of punches.
Striker takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartwright is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Striker will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Striker taking a bit of punishment here - Cartwright scoring with strikes.
A lull in the action here as Cartwright stalls from top position.
Cartwright landing strikes.
Striker gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Cartwright working the ground and pound effectively.
Cartwright working the ground and pound effectively. #ROC#Striker is rocked!
Cartwright cracks Striker with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Smashy Cartwright!
A very excited looking Smashy Cartwright 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: BLAZE 32 - NICOLETTA VS JANA
Date: Jun 17, 2021

#R1#
Mutka tries to bum rush Hoffman with a series of wild strikes but Hoffman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoffman misses the jab.
Mutka staying out of range there.
Mutka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mutka lands a head shot.
Hoffman misses with a two punch combination.
Hoffman misses with a double jab.
Hoffman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mutka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mutka lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Mutka, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mutka catches Hoffman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mutka blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Mutka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mutka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mutka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mutka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mutka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hoffman looks winded!#KD#
Mutka cracks Hoffman with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mutka has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hoffman to stand back up!#CL#
Mutka gets a clinch.
Mutka lands a knee to the head. #ROC#Hoffman is rocked!#T1##TD#
Mutka manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hoffman is still in real trouble! Can Mutka finish him?#SUB#
Mutka has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hoffman doesn't defend quickly enough and Mutka has managed to lock this one up! Can Hoffman escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Mutka on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Konsta Mutka!
Troy Hoffman spoke after the fight, saying 'I will never give up, I'll try and come back better then ever.'.

Event: CoMMA Fight Night 5
Date: Jun 15, 2021

#R1#
Trance throws a right and a left that Lou avoids nicely.
Lou wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Lou has closed the distance and engaged Trance in a clinch.
Lou trying to land knees to the body.
Lou tries to score a body lock takedown but Trance shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Trance blocking some punches. #TD#
Lou gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Trance tries to kick Lou off in order to stand up. Lou Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Lou in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lou 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.
Lou controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Lou thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
The ground and pound from Lou seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Trance really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lou. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Lou thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Trance is not content to let Lou control the position. #SUB#
Lou is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Trance is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Lou working the ground and pound.
Lou lands a nice forearm strike.
Trance is trying to escape the position but Lou is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trance can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lou wants to control but Trance is keeping him busy.
Trance is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Lou throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Lou cracks Trance with a big elbow.
Lou is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lou landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lou is putting a hurting on Trance here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lou grinds an elbow into Trance's temple.
Lou has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Lou lands a big shot there that rocks Trance but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lou trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lou looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Lou raining down shots from the mount!
Trance wants to hold on but Lou pushes him away.
Lou controlling the position easily from mount.
Lou in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #ROC#Trance is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lou drops a big elbow. That's hurt Trance! More shots from Lou and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hou Shang Lou!
Andy Trance spoke after the fight, saying 'Don't worry, I'll return'.

Event: Highland 63
Date: Jun 13, 2021

#R1##TD#
Hopkins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hopkins slows the pace down in half guard.
Hopkins prevents Pologe from standing back up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pologe is trying to stand back up but Hopkins is controlling him #T1#
Hopkins thows a huge punch but Pologe dodges it nicely.
Hopkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pologe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hopkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hopkins trying to mount his opponent but Pologe defends it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hopkins takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pologe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zia Pologe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Hopkins shoots in and gets a takedown into Pologe's guard.
Hopkins controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hopkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pologe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hopkins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hopkins lands a couple of elbows.
Hopkins trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pologe's guard.
Pologe wants to stand but Hopkins is controlling the position.
Hopkins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD#
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hopkins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hopkins wants to stand but Pologe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hopkins controlling from the top position. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hopkins is standing up over Pologe. Pologe looks to escape but Hopkins dives into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Hopkins decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alfred Hopkins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hopkins tries to clinch but Pologe moves out of range.
Pologe raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pologe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hopkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Hopkins feints and as Pologe raises his hands in defense, Hopkins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hopkins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins won't allow Pologe to get back to his feet. #T1##SU#
Hopkins stands up and waves to Pologe to follow him.
Pologe throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#It looks like Alfred Hopkins has been cut.
Pologe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pologe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hopkins is fending him off so far but Pologe persists. Nope, Hopkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Hopkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pologe can do to turn this around?
Pologe throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD#
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pologe is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hopkins dives into side control.
Pologe is breathing heavily.#REVB##SUB#
Hopkins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alfred Hopkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Hopkins'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.
Hopkins advances nicely into full mount.
Hopkins landing strikes from the mount.#SUB#
Pologe tries to buck Hopkins off so he can stand up but Hopkins has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Pologe falls backwards, slamming Hopkins to the mat but Hopkins holds on tight! Pologe is forced to tap and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alfred Hopkins!
Alfred Hopkins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Highland 60
Date: Jun 08, 2021

#R1#
Vinazen throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Vinazen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones tries to clinch but Vinazen is having none of it.
Jones jabs at Vinazen's body.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Paul Vinazen has been cut.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jones cracks Vinazen with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Vinazen tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Jones pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Vinazen is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Jones!
In his post fight interview, Dan Jones started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CoMMA Fight Night 4
Date: May 31, 2021

#R1#
Trance tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Berkel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Trance feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Berkels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Berkel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trance.
Trance circles away from the clinch attempt.
Berkel avoids the head kick by Trance.
Berkel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trance looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Trance pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berkel looks to score with a jab to the body but Trance is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Trance.
Trance throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkel shoots in and drives through. Trance sprawls well.
Berkel blocks a head kick by Trance.
Trance fails to land with a series of punches.
Berkel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Berkel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Berkel throws a nice looking combination but Trance bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1##TD#
Berkel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Berkel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Trance tries to buck Berkel off but Berkel is having none of it.
Berkel misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Trance is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Berkel has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Berkel advances to full mount. #SUB#
Berkel looking to isolate an arm here. Trance doesn't see it coming and as Berkel extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Berkel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Berkel!
A relieved looking Danny Berkel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Andy Trance had this to say: 'Don't worry, I'll return'.

Event: SSSD 20:Broomsdale vs Sizemore
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1##CL#
Neer clinches.
Neer can't get the takedown. #TD#
Neer pulls guard successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Neer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Striker's guard. #REVR#
Neer wants to control from the top but Striker keeps moving.
Neer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Neer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Neer wants to pass the guard but Striker is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Neer stopping the sweep attempt from Striker.#T1##SUB#
Neer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Striker is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Neer, into his guard. #REVB#
Striker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Striker chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Neer has an active guard here but Striker has managed to pass into half guard.
Neer trying to control but Striker postures up.
Striker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Striker prevents Neer from improving his position.
Neer is trying to control but Striker passes into side control!
Neer is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Neer is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
A control attempt from Neer but he's now mounted!
Neer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Striker postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Neer looks a forlorn figure.
Neer regains half guard.
Neer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Neer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Striker is working away from the top position though.
Neer controlling the position well.
Neer wants to control but Striker is keeping busy. #T3#
Striker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neer misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Neer is looking to control Striker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Neer avoid being mounted?
Neer wants to improve his position but Striker is controlling well.
Neer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Neer controls Striker momentarily but Striker frees himself.
Neer pulls Striker in close to his closed guard and prevents Striker from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Neer has an active guard here but Striker has managed to pass into half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Neer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neer preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Neer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Striker pulls his head out easily.
Neer punching from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Striker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Neer keeps working.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ewan Striker will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Neer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Neer lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Neer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Neer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Striker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Striker trying to control here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neer trying to control the pace.
Striker is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Neer wants to pass to mount but Striker is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Neer 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.
Striker tries to roll over but Neer keeps him under control.#SUB#
Neer seems to be working for a kimura but Striker defends the submission attempt.
Striker won't allow Neer to pass to mount. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Striker!
Neer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Striker stops Neer from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Neer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Neer is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Striker has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Striker! #T3#
Striker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Neer trying to keep a closed guard but Striker is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Neer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Neer keeping full guard, as Striker tries to pass.
Neer keeping moving, preventing Striker from controlling successfully.
Neer working a defensive guard but Striker passes into half guard. #SUB#
Neer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Striker pulls his head out easily. #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.
Neer is trying to get back to full guard.
Neer trying to control here. #SUB#
Neer looking for submissions off his back.
Striker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Neer keeps working.
Neer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Neer tries to get out of the position.
Neer is concentrating on defense, preventing Striker from advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Neer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Neer keeping full guard, as Striker tries to pass.
Neer trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Briet Neer dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3##CL#
Neer closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Neer ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Neer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Neer lands some strikes from the bottom.#SUB#
Neer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Striker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Striker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Neer has an active guard here but Striker has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neer wants to control but Striker is keeping busy.
Neer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T1#
Striker tries to pass to full mount but Neer defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Neer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Neer wants to control but Striker passes easily into half guard.
Striker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Neer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Striker is working away from the top position though.
Neer controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Neer trying to control here.
Neer manages to get to full guard.
Striker trying to control the position from guard on top but Neer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Neer looking for subs off his back but Striker has passed one foot through into half guard.
Striker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Neer manages to get to full guard.
Neer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Neer lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Neer wants to pass the guard but Striker is defending well.
Striker tries to get to full guard but Neer has control of the leg.
Striker is not content to let Neer control the position.#SUB#
Neer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Striker is trying to stand back up but Neer is controlling him
Neer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Neer is trying to work for a kimura but Striker is defending well.
Neer thows a huge punch but Striker dodges it nicely.
Striker pushes Neer off looking to stand but Neer dives back in and keeps control.
Neer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Neer lands with a punch from half guard.
Neer is just content to waste time from the top position. Striker takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neer sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Briet Neer clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Striker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Neer.
Striker misses with a combination #TD#
and Neer counters with a single leg into guard. Striker didn't expect that.
Neer postures up.
Striker wants to stand up but Neer is controlling him.
Neer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Striker can do to turn this around?
Neer throws an elbow that misses. Striker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Neer's guard. Nice move by Striker!#REVB##SUB#
Neer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neer looking for a sweep. Not yet Neer, not yet. #SUB#
Neer is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Striker has his hands clasped together but Neer extends and breaks Striker's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Neer.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Briet Neer!
Briet Neer retains his lightweight title!
Briet Neer spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: BLAZE 29 -DRACULA VS CAMERA TV
Date: May 27, 2021

#R1##CL2#
De Vries tries to keep at a distance but Starline has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for De Vries.
De Vries stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
De Vries lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Vries lands an elbow just above Starline 's eye.
De Vries lands a nice knee to the body.
Starline looks winded!
Starline's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Vries lands a nice elbow.
De Vries lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Vries softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from De Vries.
De Vries lands an uppercut.
De Vries lands a left hand that snaps the head of Starline backwards. #TD#
De Vries has clasped his hands together around Starline's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
De Vries has an Americana. Starline didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! De Vries is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if De Vries hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Timo De Vries!
Timo De Vries gave a mention to MKFC in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Highland 53
Date: May 27, 2021

#R1#
Vercetti throws an overhand right that lands on Pologe's shoulder, as Pologe tries to avoid the shot.
Vercetti avoids the head kick by Pologe.
Pologe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vercetti changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pologe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick by Pologe misses
and Vercetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pologe throws a head kick but Vercetti moves out of range.
We've been told by Vercetti's head coaches at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zia Pologe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pologe throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Vercetti counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vercetti leaning against his opponent.
Vercetti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Vercetti for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A short uppercut from Vercetti.
Vercetti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pologe has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Vercetti lands an uppercut.
Vercetti is pushing Pologe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Vercetti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vercetti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vercetti tries to break free but Pologe pushes him back against the cage.
Vercetti gets through Pologe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vercetti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pologe has Vercetti pressed against the cage, preventing Vercetti from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Pologe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vercetti tried to score with a low kick but Pologe checks it.
A head kick by Pologe misses #CL#
and Vercetti counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vercetti.
A frustrated look appears on Vercetti's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Vercetti is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short uppercut from Vercetti.
Pologe avoiding damage as Vercetti throws knees to the body.
Vercetti avoiding damage.
Vercetti is trying to break free.
Vercetti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pologe backwards.
Vercetti has Pologe pressed against the cage, preventing Pologe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vercetti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pologe blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Vercetti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Vercetti blocks a head kick by Pologe.
Pologe throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Vercetti counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pologe is trying to push Vercetti away but Vercetti has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vercetti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vercetti tries to break free but Pologe pushes him back against the cage.
Vercetti controlling the action here for a moment.
Vercetti keeps control of Pologe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vercetti wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pologe has him pressed against the cage.
Pologe is looking to break free of the clinch but Vercetti has double underhooks. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vercetti lands a hook that snaps the head of Pologe backwards.
Vercetti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vercetti missing with knees to the body.
Vercetti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vercetti tries to land a knee to the head but Pologe blocks with his arms.
Vercetti is looking to break free of the clinch but Pologe has double underhooks.
Vercetti is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pologe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vercetti's efforts to push away.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Vercetti dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Pologe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pologe closes the distance but Vercetti moves to the side
letting Vercetti counter with a right hand.
Pologe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vercetti counters with a huge left! Pologe is in big trouble! He's backing up but Vercetti isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Pologe from any more damage. A dominating finish by Vercetti!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Vercetti!

Event: BLAZE 28 - BERNARD VS HALL 2
Date: May 20, 2021

#R1#
Hattori scores with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hoffman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hattori uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hattori works the jab nicely.
Hoffman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#Hoffman is rocked!
Hattori seems to be stalking Hoffman here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Hoffman drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hanzo Hattori!
After winning the bout, Hanzo Hattori thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Troy Hoffman had this to say: 'I will never give up, I'll try and come back better then ever.'.

Event: Highland 48
Date: May 20, 2021

#R1#
Vinazen connects with a crisp jab.
Paul Vinazen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vinazen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A left lands for Vinazen.#CUT2#It looks like Ray Turn has been cut.#TD#
Turn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Turn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vinazen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Turn trying to control the position from guard on top but Vinazen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Turn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Turn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vinazen has Turn pulled in close to control his posture.
Turn throws a big right hand that misses.
Turn is in close to Vinazen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vinazen keeping full guard, as Turn tries to pass.
Turn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Vinazen keeping full guard, as Turn tries to pass.
Turn trying to control but Vinazen is working from the bottom.
Turn is looking to work some ground and pound but Vinazen has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turn advances position into side control!#SU#
Turn decides to stand up, so the ref orders Vinazen to his feet. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vinazen enables Turn to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vinazen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Turn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Turn trying to control the position from guard on top but Vinazen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vinazen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Turn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Turn 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.
Turn wants to control from the top but Vinazen keeps moving.
Turn forces his way into half guard.
Vinazen is refusing to be controlled, as Turn sits in half guard. #SUB#
Turn is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Turn seems to be working for a kimura but Vinazen defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Turn is working for a kimura but Vinazen is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Turn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Turn controlling the action here.
Turn is just content to waste time from the top position. Vinazen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Turn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vinazen is keeping the position for now.
Turn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Turn trying to control but Vinazen is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Turn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Turn trying to control the position from guard on top but Vinazen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vinazen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Turn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Turn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Turn passes Vinazen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Turn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Turn 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Turn shoots in for a double leg but Vinazen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Turn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vinazen manages to avoid it.
Vinazen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vinazen.
Vinazen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vinazen ducks under a wild hook from Turn .
Vinazen is looking for the big counter here.
Vinazen looks to land a right hand but Turn moved out of range.
Jab by Vinazen.
Turn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vinazen but Vinazen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vinazen connects with a right hand. Turn shakes it off.
Vinazen cracks Turn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#Ray Turn 's cut is getting worse.
Vinazen connects with a looping right hand.
Vinazen throws a monster overhand right that drops Turn ! Vinazen follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Vinazen!
A relieved looking Paul Vinazen 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: Highland 42
Date: May 12, 2021

#R1#
A head kick misses from Pologe.
Pologe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pologe has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Pologe clinches with his opponent.
Pologe tries to break free but Cobb pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Cobb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cobb blocks a head kick by Pologe.
A head kick misses from Pologe.
Pologe lands a head kick. Cobb smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice body punch from Cobb.
Pologe misses with a head kick.
Pologe throws a head kick that misses
and Cobb counters with a nice uppercut.
Pologe looks winded!
Cobb digs a good hook to Pologe's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Cobb gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cobb definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cobb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pologe.
Cobb lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
A short right from Cobb.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike.
Cobb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pologe backwards. #BC#
Cobb breaks the clinch.
Pologe gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Cobb gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Pologe is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

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

Event: CoMMA 6 Garrison vs Sinisterra
Date: May 11, 2021

#R1#
Trance misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knarren thuds his right hand into Trance's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knarren lands the left hand.
Knarren dodges the punch combination from Trance.
Knarren throws a head kick but Trance moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Knarren. Those never looked like landing.
Trance takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Trance misses with a double jab.
Knarren throws a quick counter kick to the body but Trance avoids it.
Trance pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, jab by Knarren - just one landing.
Knarren is looking to land body kicks.
Knarren is looking to land body kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knarren.#ROC#Trance is rocked!
Knarren jabs Trance to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Trance is still on wobbly legs! Can Knarren finish him?
Knarren feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Trance crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Robin Knarren!

Event: BLAZE 26 - HULL VS IMANARI 2
Date: May 06, 2021

#R1#
Rourke misses with a wild combination.
Rourke wants to clinch up but Starline keeps it at a distance.
Rourke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Starline takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sloppy strikes from Starline. Those never looked like landing.
Rourke seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Starline has knocked Rourke down with a huge combo! Starline steps away and waves a wobbly Rourke back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Rourke is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Starline fails to land with a series of punches.
Oh Rourke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A chopping leg kick lands by Starline.
Starline misses with a double jab #TD#
and Rourke counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Starline!
Rourke seems to have got his legs back now.
A lull in the action here as Rourke stalls from top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Starline can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rourke works to advance to full mount. Starline defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Rourke controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Rourke'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rourke moves to back control. #SUB#
Rourke tightening his grip on Starline, looking for the choke.
Rourke softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Rourke slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #T2#
Rourke throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Rourke keeps control of the position easily here as Starline tries to buck him off.
Rourke looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Starline fending off the submission attempt from Rourke.
What can Starline do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T3#
Rourke has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rourke is striking well from the back but Starline escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
Rourke content to control rather than advance.
Starline tries to roll over but Rourke keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rourke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rourke seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Starline for as long as he can get away with.
Starline is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rourke slows the pace down in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter Starline will probably get the nod.
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#
Starline looks to land a combination but Rourke avoids it well.
It looked like Rourke was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Starline scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rourke fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Starline counters with a crisp one two that drops Rourke! Starline thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rourke to his feet! Rourke is in big trouble!
Starline cracks Rourke on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Rourke falls backwards against the cage. Starline follows up with more strikes that drop Rourke to his knees. Starline keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Rourke! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Starline!
A victorious Peter Starline thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SSSD 16: Neer vs Striker 2
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Striker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Neer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Neer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Striker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Neer is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Brietâ€™s Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Neer is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Striker is tapping! Great win for Neer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Briet Neer!
Briet Neer is the new lightweight champion!
Briet Neer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Highland 34
Date: Apr 30, 2021

#R1#
Vinazen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Vinazen.
Vinazen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Vinazen.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vinazen misses with a hook
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#It looks like Wayne Frank Jackson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vinazen!
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Vinazen backpedaling.
Jackson stuns Vinazen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vinazen misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CL#
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vinazen backwards.
Vinazen told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Vinazen tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Jackson digs a right hand into Vinazen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vinazen's gas tank.
Vinazen looks winded!
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson gets through Vinazen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vinazen backwards.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vinazen backwards.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vinazens head. #ROC#Vinazen is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson pushes Vinazen against the cage. Jackson is working some dirty boxing. Jackson pushes off with a quick right hook! Vinazen goes down! Vinazen tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Jackson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wayne Frank Jackson!

Event: Highland 28
Date: Apr 22, 2021

#R1#
Bishop cracks Pologe with an open hand slap.
Jab from Bishop.
Clint Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pologe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pologe throws a sloppy head kick and Bishop moves out of range easily.
Pologe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pologe throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Bishop counters with a shoot takedown. Pologe fights it but they end up in guard.
Bishop controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Bishop 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.
It looks like Bishop might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Bishop working some strikes from top position.
Bishop content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bishop lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Bishop content to stall in guard here.
Bishop chips away with some ground and pound.
Bishop seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishop cracks Pologe with a solid left hand.
Bishop scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bishop stays in close to Pologe's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Bishop scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pologe is looking to get back to his feet here but Bishop is keeping cool and he's managed to take Pologe's back.
Bishop has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Pologe's body.
Bishop is landing with strikes. Pologe can't take much more of this.#T3#
Bishop connects with a big shot to the side of Pologe's head.
Bishop controlling from the back.
Bishop is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Pologe up.
Pologe covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Bishop lands shots from the back.
Bishop controls the action.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Bishop.
Pologe is trying to remain composed but Bishop is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#T4#
Bishop connects with a big shot to the side of Pologe's head.
Pologe is trying to get back to his feet but Bishop has full control of the position and if anything, Pologe has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Pologe is breathing heavily.
Bishop is punishing Pologe with some ground and pound.
Bishop lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Pologe.
Bishop lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Bishop.
Bishop lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Bishop is punishing Pologe with strikes - can he finish him?!
Bishop has good solid back control here.
Pologe takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Bishop looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clint Bishop 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##TD2#
Pologe tries to sprawl but Bishop drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bishop is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bishop is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bishop content to control rather than advance.
Bishop takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Clint Bishop has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yet more stalling tactics from Bishop.#T1#
Pologe wants to get back to his feet.
Bishop drops an elbow to the side of Pologe's head.
Bishop prevents Pologe from standing back up.
Bishop looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bishop with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bishop landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bishop winds up and cracks Pologe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bishop drops an elbow to the side of Pologe's head.
Pologe taking some punishment here, with Bishop in his half guard.
Pologe is in trouble now - Bishop has advanced to mount! #T2#
Bishop dominating with strikes here.
Bishop lands with some strikes.
Bishop sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bishop fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bishop scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bishop working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've been informed that Bishop has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bishop landing strikes from the mount.
Bishop lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T3#
The referee warns Pologe that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bishop scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pologe?
Bishop takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pologe in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bishop lands a big shot there that rocks Pologe but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bishop takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Bishop with good strikes from the mount here!
Bishop breaks from Pologe's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bishop has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pologe's face.
Bishop lands a couple of good shots and Pologe has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Pologe covers up after that shot from Bishop.
Bishop has Pologe flattened out and is raining down punches.
What can Pologe do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The referee is taking a good look at Pologe as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Bishop!
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!
Bishop lands punches and elbows.
Bishop scores with punches from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clint Bishop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pologe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Pologe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pologe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD2#
Pologe tries to sprawl but Bishop drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bishop is pressing down on Pologe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pologe is holding on for now.
Bishop perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bishop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop lands strikes from half guard.
Bishop wants to pass the guard but Pologe is defending well.
Bishop has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Bishop seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pologe taking some punishment here, with Bishop in his half guard.
Bishop is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bishop slips a nice elbow through Pologe's hands, connecting with Pologe's forehead.
Bishop keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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. Bishop connects with a nice short shot to Pologe's temple.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pologe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bishop scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bishop scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bishop trying to mount his opponent but Pologe defends it.
Bishop moves into full mount! Pologe won't be happy about that!
Bishop landing punches. #T3#
Bishop raining down shots from the mount!
Pologe takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by Bishop.
Bishop is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bishop is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bishop is landing with some decent strikes but Pologe is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bishop scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pologe?
Bishop working Pologe over with strikes here.
Bishop punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bishop looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bishop pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T4#
Bishop lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bishop connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bishop landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop unloading with bombs!
Bishop landing strikes, looking to finish!
Clint Bishop is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bishop controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zia Pologe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bishop's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clint Bishop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bishop 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 25:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clint Bishop!

Event: BLAZE 23 - IMANARI VS HULL
Date: Apr 15, 2021

#R1#
Hoffman keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoffman lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hoffman, as that shot connected. #CUT#It looks like Kuba Dog has been cut.
Hoffman looks to land a combination but Dog avoids it well.
Dog slips a jab and a cross from Hoffman.
Dog tries to clinch up but Hoffman circles away and keeps his distance.
Dog shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hoffman pinned against the cage. Hoffman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dog throws a head kick that half lands. #CL#
Hoffman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Hoffman manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dog is defended easily by Hoffman.
An attempted straight right counter from Hoffman misses the target.#T1#
Hoffman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dog will feel that in the morning.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoffman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Dog. Those never looked like landing.
Dog throws out a powerful jab.
Hoffman scores with a sloppy right hand. Dog should have avoided that one.
Dog fails with the takedown
and Hoffman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Troy Hoffman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kuba Dog.
Dog looks winded!
Dog on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #CL#
Hoffman forces Dog back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Hoffman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dog backs away from a small jab... but Hoffman lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Dog crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Hoffman with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Troy Hoffman!
A very excited looking Troy Hoffman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2021

#R1#
Tfrrdxxc is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trance sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tfrrdxxc or perhaps it was just good defense by Trance, which made it look bad.
Tfrrdxxc darts in looking for a takedown but Trance gets double underhooks and turns Tfrrdxxc into the cage.
Andy Trance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ytcvtbyjnj Tfrrdxxc.
Trance tries a head kick but it misses.
Tfrrdxxc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trance.
Trance is looking to score with low kicks.
Tfrrdxxc slips a jab from Trance.#TD2#
Tfrrdxxc scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Tfrrdxxc is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Trance has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Tfrrdxxc working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tfrrdxxc advances to full mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Trance defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tfrrdxxc. #SUB2#
Tfrrdxxc looking to secure an arm triangle but Trance defends it well.
Trance on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Trance tries to get out of the position.#T1##SUB2#
Tfrrdxxc working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Trance might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tfrrdxxc is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Trance is in real trouble. #SUB2#
Trance is trying to defend against the choke here but Tfrrdxxc has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Tfrrdxxc Tightens the hold and Trance taps out furiously! Tfrrdxxc displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ytcvtbyjnj Tfrrdxxc!

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