Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 168 Hightower vs Tyler
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Barnes lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDonald throws a low kick, looking for Barnes's leg but Barnes calmly moves out of range. #TD#
Barnes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McDonald's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McDonald pushes Barnes off looking to stand but Barnes dives back in and keeps control.
Barnes 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.
Barnes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McDonald looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barnes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barnes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McDonald is trying to stand back up but Barnes is controlling him
Barnes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McDonald defends it well.
Barnes works his way into side control.
Barnes lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1#
Barnes working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face as Barnes controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McDonald some visible discomfort. #SUB#
Barnes tries for a kimura but McDonald is defending well.
McDonald taking a bit of punishment here - Barnes scoring with strikes.
McDonald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Barnes is trying to get an arm triangle but McDonald is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
Barnes grinds an elbow into McDonald's temple. #ROC#McDonald is rocked!
Barnes is chipping away with strikes.
McDonald is still in real trouble! Can Barnes finish him?
Barnes in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and McDonald looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Barnes turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Barnes!
Our winner, Michael Barnes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 68: Edwards v Ignatov
Date: Feb 03, 2023

#R1#
Philippe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mongrel.
Philippe throws a hook to the side of Mongrel's head but Mongrel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mongrel moves away from the strike by Philippe.
Mongrel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Philippe throws an off balance right hand
and Mongrel counters with a body kick.
Philippe misses with a looping left.
Philippe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mongrel on the side of the head.
Mongrel throws a combination that misses
and Philippe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Philippe does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mongrel moves out of range of the strikes.
Philippe 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.
Philippe misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Mongrel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick by Mongrel misses
and Mongrel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mongrel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Peguero Jean Philippe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Mongrel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Philippe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Philippe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mongrel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mongrel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like John Mongrel has been cut.
Philippe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Philippe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mongrel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mongrel has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Philippe lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Philippe misses the target.
Mongrel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Philippe tests Mongrel's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Mongrel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Philippe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC#Mongrel is rocked!
Mongrel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mongrel is still on wobbly legs! Can Philippe finish him?
Philippe misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Mongrel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mongrel seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice uppercut lands for Philippe. That snapped Mongrel's head back.
Mongrel tries a head kick but it misses.
Philippe misses the body punch
and Mongrel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Philippe lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Philippe. Mongrel does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Philippe misses with an uppercut. Mongrel saw that one coming.
Philippe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Philippe lands with a straight right. Mongrel didn't see that one coming.
Philippe throws a hook to the side of Mongrel's head but Mongrel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Philippe misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Mongrel counters with a crisp one two that drops Philippe! Mongrel thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Philippe to his feet! Philippe is in big trouble!
A looping hook to the body misses from Philippe. Mongrel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Philippe misses with a right hand
and Mongrel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Peguero Jean Philippe has been cut.
A jab from Philippe does it's job there.
Philippe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mongrel. #T4#
Philippe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mongrel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Philippe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mongrel blocks a head kick by Philippe.
Mongrel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mongrel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mongrel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mongrel slips a straight right by Philippe.
Philippe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mongrel counters with a left to the body.
Mongrel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Philippe misses the body punch
and Mongrel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Philippe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mongrel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Philippe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peguero Jean Philippe dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Mongrel misses with a body shot
and Philippe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Philippe thows a body kick. Mongrel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Philippe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mongrel has time to react.
Mongrel lunges at Philippe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Philippe's hand.
Mongrel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Philippe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mongrel can do to turn this around?
Philippe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mongrel.
Mongrel throws a body punch but Philippe moves out of range.
Philippe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mongrel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Philippe looks to land a right hand but Mongrel moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Mongrel misses.
Mongrel slips under a jab.
It seemed like Mongrel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Philippe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Philippe throws a lazy uppercut
and Mongrel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Philippe jabs Mongrel right on the nose. Mongrel blinks but takes it well.
Philippe lands with a good body shot.
Mongrel slips a straight right by Philippe.
Philippe tests Mongrel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mongrel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#Peguero Jean Philippe's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Philippe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mongrel.
Mongrel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mongrel slips a jab from Philippe.
Philippe looks to throw the jab but Mongrel is out of range.
And Mongrel responds with a good body kick, but Philippe manages to step out the way in time.
Philippe lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Philippe throws a right hand that misses
and Mongrel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Philippe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mongrel.
Mongrel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Philippe throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#That has opened up John Mongrel's cut even more.#T3#
Mongrel staying out of range there.
Mongrel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Mongrel might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Philippe has got the better of the exchanges.
Mongrel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Philippe.
Mongrel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Mongrel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Donk. Philippe catches Mongrel right on the button with a cross.
Philippe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mongrel's head backwards.
Mongrel misses with a lunging right hand
and Philippe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mongrel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mongrel looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Philippe tests Mongrel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Philippe scores with a hook to the body. Mongrel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Philippe connects with a crisp jab.
Whack! Philippe lands a heavy head kick that drops Mongrel. The ref tackles Philippe to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Mongrel was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Peguero Jean Philippe!
Peguero Jean Philippe very nearly forgot to thank Pound Town INC amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: WVT 68: Edwards v Ignatov
Date: Feb 03, 2023

#R1#
Cubbedge lands a jab to the head.
Cubbedge fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Syndal on the side of the head.
Cubbedge misses the shot to the body.
Syndal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cubbedge misses with an uppercut. Syndal saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Syndal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cubbedge looks to land a left hand but Syndal moved out of range nicely.
Syndal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cubbedge walks into a straight right hand from Syndal.#CUT2#It looks like Billy Cubbedge has been cut.
Cubbedge throws an off balance right hand
and Syndal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Cubbedge is rocked!
Cubbedge fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from Syndal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Syndal looks to land a left hand but Cubbedge moved out of range nicely.
Cubbedge scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Cubbedge scores with the left hand. Syndal knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Maverick Syndal has been cut.
Cubbedge misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Syndal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Syndal's corner calls for a 1-2. Syndal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Cubbedge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cubbedge misses the jab.
Cubbedge seems to have got his legs back now.
Cubbedge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Despite the aggression on Syndal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cubbedge throws the left hand but Syndal avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Syndal! But no joy.
Cubbedge throws a jab but it's blocked by Syndal.
Cubbedge 's corner calls for a 1-2. Cubbedge obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Syndal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge swings widly with a right hand
enabling Syndal to counter with a crisp jab.
Cubbedge connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cubbedge swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Syndal.#TD#
Cubbedge looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cubbedge seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Syndal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Cubbedge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cubbedge tries to free his leg and advance position but Syndal is retaining full guard.
Cubbedge controls from within his opponent's guard.
Syndal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Syndal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cubbedge is pushing down on Syndal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Syndal is fighting to maintain full guard but Cubbedge has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cubbedge lands strikes from half guard.
Cubbedge stalling. #T4#
Cubbedge thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Syndal's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cubbedge misses with a head shot. Syndal uses the momentum to regain guard.
Cubbedge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cubbedge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Syndal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Cubbedge dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Syndal checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cubbedge stuns Syndal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cubbedge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Syndal throws out a counter right but Cubbedge avoids it with no problem.
Cubbedge throws a sloppy body shot
and Syndal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Syndal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cubbedge to score with a decent uppercut.
A slow jab from Cubbedge misses its intended target.
Billy Cubbedge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndal throws a hook but Cubbedge avoids it easily.
Cubbedge catches Syndal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Cubbedge scores with a shot to the body.
Cubbedge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Syndal can do to turn this around?
Syndal blocks a jab.
It seemed like Syndal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cubbedge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Syndal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cubbedge takes a swing at Syndal's ribcage but misses.
Syndal slips under a jab.
Syndal throws out a counter right but Cubbedge avoids it with no problem.
Cubbedge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Syndal circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Syndal! But no joy.
Maverick Syndal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cubbedge misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Cubbedge scores with a decent looking hook.
Cubbedge tries to clinch up.
Syndal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cubbedge takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Billy Cubbedge is winning the standup battle so far.
Syndal works the jab nicely.
Syndal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cubbedge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cubbedge digs a good body shot into Syndal's ribs.
Cubbedge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cubbedge appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Cubbedge fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Cubbedge bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cubbedge controlling from side mount.
Cubbedge trying to control the position but Syndal is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Cubbedge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Syndal has escaped the position, nice work there.
Syndal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cubbedge wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cubbedge tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Cubbedge tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cubbedge has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've been hearing that Cubbedge has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Cubbedge goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Syndal rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cubbedge 's guard! Nice work there by Syndal!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Cubbedge dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Syndal checks a leg kick.
Syndal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cubbedge throws an off balance right hand
enabling Syndal to counter with a crisp jab.
Cubbedge staying out of range there.
Cubbedge throws a series of punches but Syndal avoids them all with ease.
Despite the aggression on Syndal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Syndal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cubbedge looks to land a combination but Syndal avoids it well.
Syndal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge slips a jab from Syndal.
Cubbedge connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Cubbedge scores with a one two! Syndal had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cubbedge tries for a takedown but Syndal circles away easily
and Syndal counters with a straight right hand.
Cubbedge misses with a shot to the body
and Syndal counters with a straight right hand.
Cubbedge lands a jab to Syndal's midsection.
Syndal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cubbedge .
Cubbedge is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Cubbedge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Syndal but Syndal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Syndal swings widly with a right hand
and Cubbedge counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab by Syndal.#CUT2#Billy Cubbedge 's cut is getting worse.
Cubbedge looks to land a combination. Syndal sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Cubbedge misses.
It seemed like Syndal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maverick Syndal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Syndal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cubbedge swings for the body but Syndal moves out of range. #T3#
Cubbedge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Syndal.
Syndal throws an off balance right hand
and Cubbedge counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Cubbedge moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Syndal.
Still in the clinch, Syndal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cubbedge prevents a body shot from Syndal.
Cubbedge blocking some punches.
Cubbedge taking a breather.
Cubbedge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Cubbedge . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Syndal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Cubbedge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Syndal's elbow.
Syndal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cubbedge backwards.
Syndal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cubbedge is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Syndal tries to throw a body punch but Cubbedge avoids it by throwing Syndal back against the cage.
Syndal scores with a shoulder strike.
Syndal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Syndal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Syndal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Syndal being controlled against the cage.
Syndal lands a nice shot to the body.
Cubbedge throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cubbedge blocks a body shot from Syndal.
Syndal misses with the head strike.
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!
Syndal misses with the head strike.
Syndal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cubbedge 's elbow.
Syndal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Syndal lands a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maverick Syndal.
I think Cubbedge 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Cubbedge !
The defeated Maverick Syndal had this to say: 'I get paid to show up, Kicking ass is optional.'.

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Nacimento
Date: Jan 22, 2023

#R1#
Dawkins throws a hook but Enchãrya blocks it.
Enchãrya was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dawkins.
Enchãrya takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dawkins lands with a straight right. Enchãrya didn't see that one coming.#TD2#
Dawkins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dawkins in the domination position with Enchãrya hanging on.
Dawkins trying to control the action but Enchãrya is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Dawkins crashes against the mat. #T1#
Dawkins works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Enchãrya is letting Dawkins control him for a moment.
Dawkins working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dawkins is looking to take a break and control but Enchãrya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dawkins lands a few punches from side control.
Dawkins tries to score with some ground and pound. Enchãrya controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dawkins is looking to take a break and control but Enchãrya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Enchãrya taking punishment in the form of punches.
Enchãrya 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Enchãrya prevents Dawkins from improving position.
Dawkins controls the position.
Enchãrya is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dawkins creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Enchãrya sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SU2#
Dawkins stands up.
Dawkins misses with a takedown attempt
and Enchãrya counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Dawkins throws a good cross that connects.
Jason Dawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dawkins. Enchãrya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Enchãrya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dawkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Enchãrya throwing a counter right hand but Dawkins manages to avoid it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dawkins keeps control of Enchãrya as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Enchãrya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enchãrya prevents a body shot from Dawkins.
Dawkins misses with an elbow over the top.
Dawkins tries to throw a body punch but Enchãrya avoids it by throwing Dawkins back against the cage.
Enchãrya wants to break the clinch but can't.
Enchãrya working hard to break the clinch.
Enchãrya looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Dawkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Dawkins lands a jab.
Dawkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Enchãrya.
Enchãrya is looking to counter punch.
Dawkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Enchãrya half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Dawkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Enchãrya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Dawkins finds it's way through Enchãrya's defenses.
Dawkins throws a lazy uppercut
letting Enchãrya counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dawkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Enchãrya paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Enchãrya was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dawkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Enchãrya throwing a counter right hand but Dawkins manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Dawkins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dawkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Enchãrya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Enchãrya is looking to counter punch.
Dawkins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Enchãrya's hands.
Dawkins misses with the combination.
Enchãrya feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dawkins connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawkins shoots in looking for a takedown but Enchãrya manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dawkins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Enchãrya appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Enchãrya takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Dawkins gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Dawkins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dawkins is looking to control Enchãrya's arms but Enchãrya gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dawkins has his back to the cage. #BC#
Enchãrya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dawkins has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dawkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Enchãrya is just out of range.
Enchãrya was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dawkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Enchãrya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Enchãrya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dawkins misses with a right hand
letting Enchãrya counter with a right hand.
Dawkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Enchãrya tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dawkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Enchãrya counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dawkins's knee momentarily.
Dawkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Enchãrya as he avoids it easily.
Enchãrya is looking to counter punch.
Dawkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Enchãrya swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Dawkins jabs Enchãrya right on the nose. Enchãrya blinks but takes it well.
Dawkins wants to slow Enchãrya down by chopping away at his legs.
Enchãrya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Enchãrya takes one to the side of the head.
Dawkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Enchãrya.
Damagon Enchãrya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dawkins scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Dawkins jumps guard.
Enchãrya's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dawkins looking to control. #T3##SUB2#
Dawkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Enchãrya is aware though and is defending well.
Dawkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Dawkins, not yet.
Dawkins keeping full guard, as Enchãrya tries to pass.
Enchãrya 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.
Dawkins 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dawkins scores with a hook to the body. Enchãrya takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4##TD2#
Dawkins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Enchãrya did well to prevent Dawkins getting side control.
Dawkins thows a huge punch but Enchãrya dodges it nicely.
Jason Dawkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dawkins is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Enchãrya!
Dawkins has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Enchãrya's face.
Dawkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Enchãrya is looking to escape.
Enchãrya tries to lock up and control but Dawkins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dawkins looking to land elbow strikes but Enchãrya uses the position to regain half guard.
Dawkins is keen to just control but Enchãrya is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Dawkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Dawkins clinches with his opponent.
Enchãrya avoids the elbow strike from Dawkins, against the cage.
Enchãrya can't break the clinch.
Enchãrya is trying to break the clinch but Dawkins is controlling him.
Enchãrya tries to break the clinch but Dawkins is controlling the position.
Dawkins misses with an elbow strike.
Enchãrya is looking to break free of the clinch but Dawkins has double underhooks. #BC2#
Dawkins manages to break the clinch.
Dawkins thuds his right hand into Enchãrya's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dawkins has a takedown stuffed.
A little feinted left hand from Enchãrya on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawkins misses with a straight right.
Enchãrya was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dawkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Enchãrya.
An attempted straight right counter from Enchãrya misses the target.#T1#
Enchãrya defending well as Dawkins loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Enchãrya was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dawkins.
A bone on bone clash there as Enchãrya blocks the leg kick.
Enchãrya half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dawkins tries to clinch there but Enchãrya circles away.
Enchãrya is looking to counter punch.
Dawkins throws a head kick but Enchãrya moves out of range.
It looked like Enchãrya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dawkins throws a jab when Enchãrya was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Enchãrya misses the target.
Dawkins scores with a jab.
Dawkins moves to clinch but Enchãrya breaks away
and Enchãrya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Damagon Enchãrya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT#It looks like Jason Dawkins has been cut.#T2#
Dawkins looks to throw the jab but Enchãrya is out of range.
It looked like Enchãrya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Dawkins closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Enchãrya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dawkins throws a leg kick which misses Enchãrya's front leg but catches the back leg as Enchãrya tries to avoid it.
Enchãrya takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dawkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Enchãrya on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dawkins throws a sloppy body shot
and Enchãrya counters with a leg kick.
Dawkins looks to throw the jab but Enchãrya is out of range.
Enchãrya was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Dawkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jason Dawkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy left from Dawkins finds it's target.
A jab lands there for Dawkins.
Enchãrya takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dawkins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dawkins scores with a jab. Enchãrya acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Enchãrya gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dawkins.
Dawkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Enchãrya was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dawkins misses with a looping left.
Enchãrya is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Dawkins misses with a left hand
enabling Enchãrya to counter with a crisp jab.
Dawkins throws a hook to the side of Enchãrya's head but Enchãrya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Enchãrya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Enchãrya blocks a jab.
Enchãrya throwing a counter right hand but Dawkins manages to avoid it.
Dawkins throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Enchãrya counter with a right hand.
Dawkins lunges at Enchãrya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Enchãrya's hand.
A combination from Dawkins does no damage.
Enchãrya appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dawkins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Enchãrya has time to react.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Dawkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dawkins 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Dawkins!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2023

#R1#
Takeda has a takedown stuffed.
Takeda takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A nice combination there by McDonald.
Takeda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takeda dodges the punch combination from McDonald. #CL#
Takeda moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Takeda looking to throw knees to the head but McDonald is blocking nicely.
Takeda tries to pull guard but McDonald won't allow it. #TD#
Takeda jumps into guard, dragging McDonald to the mat.
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.#SUB#
Takeda is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but McDonald frees his head nicely. Oh but Takeda has switched to an armbar! McDonald is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Caua Takeda!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Caua Takeda waved his t-shirt featuring Coconut Supplement Co.'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2023

#R1#
Dalton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice defenses there by Kiang.
A swing and a miss from Dalton.
Dalton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nick Dalton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Dalton cracks Kiang with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dalton has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kiang to stand back up!#ROC#Kiang is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dalton moves in close and cracks Kiang with a massive right hand! Kiang, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Dalton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Dalton!
In his post fight interview, Nick Dalton started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2023

#R1#
Murphy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Day. Day obviously looking to wear him down.
Day lands a right hook to the body.
Day digs a good hook to Murphy's body. #TD2#
Day scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sloppy strikes there by Day.
Check out the look on Day's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Day wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
The ground and pound from Day seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Murphy can't do much from the bottom here.
Day connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Murphy some visible discomfort.
An elbow from Day crashes against the mat.
Day throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1#
Day is putting a hurting on Murphy here, landing some big shots from side control.
Day landing strikes.
Murphy struggling a bit here.
Murphy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Day.
Day staying calm.
Murphy trying to control but Day flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Day really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Murphy.#T2##SUB2#
Day is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Murphy is defending well though. Day let's go of the attempt for now.
Murphy is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Day working for the choke.
Day has Murphy flattened out and is raining down punches. #T3#
Day has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Murphy's body.
Day avoiding Murphy 's attempts to control his hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Day controlling the positon.
Day has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Day has managed to slip his arm under Murphy's chin. This could be all over... yep, Murphy is tapping out! Submission win for Day.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mikey Day!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mikey Day thanked PWNAGEâ„¢ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: SMASH: Big Mouth vs River
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Benn Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Nigel Benn Jr has been cut.
Benn Jr throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Yan counters with a nice right hand that sends Benn Jr toppling to the canvas! Benn Jr scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Yan finish him?!
Benn Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Yan counters with a crisp right that sends Benn Jr to the canvas! Yan follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jinjing Yan!
Jinjing Yan was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Nigel Benn Jr had this to say: 'ill be back'.

Event: SMASH: Big Mouth vs River
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Masvidal misses with a right hand
and Hanayama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Masvidal thinking.
Hanayama is breathing heavily.
Masvidal misses with a left hand
and Hanayama counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Masvidal pushes Hanayama up against the cage in a clinch.
Masvidal throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hanayama blocks a body shot from Masvidal.
Masvidal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal digs a right hand underneath Hanayama's ribcage. Hanayama let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Masvidal tries to land knees in the clinch but Hanayama avoids the damage to the body.
Hanayama blocking some punches.
Masvidal tries a body shot but Hanayama blocks it.
Masvidal has Hanayama pressed against the cage, preventing Hanayama from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Masvidal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masvidal tries a knee to the head but Hanayama blocks it. #T1#
Hanayama managing to block the knees to the body from Masvidal.
Masvidal tries to throw a body punch but Hanayama avoids it by throwing Masvidal back against the cage.
Masvidal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Masvidal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masvidal lands a right hand.
Masvidal throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanayama.
Masvidal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hanayama.
I was talking to Hanayama's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Masvidal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Masvidal misses with a knee to the head.
Hanayama takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Kaoru Hanayama has been cut.
Masvidal scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Masvidal.
Masvidal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Masvidal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Masvidal.
Hanayama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Masvidal has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanayama.
Masvidal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Masvidal swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanayama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masvidal misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Masvidal is working Hanayama over against the cage.
Hanayama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanayama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masvidal.
Masvidal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Masvidal.
Masvidal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hanayama avoiding damage as Masvidal throws knees to the body.
Masvidal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hanayama backwards.
Masvidal tries to land a knee to the head but Hanayama blocks with his arms.
Masvidal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masvidal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Masvidal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masvidal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hanayama blocks it with crossed arms.
Masvidal misses with a knee strike.
Masvidal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hanayama backwards.
Masvidal with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T3#
Masvidal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hanayama.
Masvidal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hanayama counters with a left and a right that stings Masvidal. #CL2#
Masvidal closes the distance and clinches.
Hanayama working hard to break the clinch.
Masvidal throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Masvidal breaks the clinch.
Masvidal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hanayama counters with a straight right hand.
Masvidal misses the body punch
letting Hanayama counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Masvidal closes the distance and clinches.
Masvidal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Masvidal throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masvidal lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Masvidal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal swings widly with a right hand
and Hanayama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Masvidal closes the distance and clinches.
Masvidal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Masvidal.
Masvidal scores with a shoulder strike.
Masvidal lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hanayama or not.
Masvidal with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC2#
Masvidal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masvidal throws an off balance right hand
letting Hanayama counter with a right hand. #T4#
Masvidal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanayama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masvidal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hanayama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Masvidal thinking. #CL2#
Masvidal has Hanayama up against the cage in a clinch.
Masvidal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Masvidal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hanayamas head.
A frustrated look appears on Hanayama's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Masvidal.
Masvidal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanayama backwards. #BC2#
Masvidal breaks the clinch.
Masvidal misses with a left hand
and Hanayama counters with a left and a right that stings Masvidal.
Masvidal misses with a left hand
and Hanayama counters with a left to the body.
Masvidal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hanayama. That did some damage!#CL2#
Masvidal clinches with his opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from Masvidal.
Masvidal can't find room to land a body shot as Hanayama controls the action. #BC2#
Masvidal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal throws a poor cross that misses
and Hanayama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick from Masvidal lands but Hanayama takes it in his stride.
Masvidal swings widly with a right hand
and Hanayama counters with a series of strikes. Masvidal will be more careful next time no doubt.
Masvidal misses with a hook
and Hanayama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masvidal throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hanayama to counter with a crisp jab.
Masvidal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hanayama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Masvidal throws a right hand that misses
and Hanayama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Masvidal thinking.
Masvidal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hanayama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Masvidal misses with a right hand
and Hanayama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Masvidal darts in and clinches Hanayama up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Masvidal.
Masvidal misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Masvidal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaoru Hanayama's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Masvidal throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hanayama counter with a right hand.
Masvidal throws a poor cross that misses
and Hanayama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masvidal swings widly with a right hand
and Hanayama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masvidal misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanayama counters with a stiff right hand.
Masvidal lands a leg kick that knocks Hanayama off balance momentarily.
Masvidal misses with a hook
and Hanayama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Masvidal has Hanayama up against the cage in a clinch.
Masvidal lands a shoulder strike.
Masvidal lands a right hand. #BC2#
Masvidal manages to break the clinch.
Masvidal throws a poor cross that misses
and Hanayama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Masvidal thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hanayama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masvidal throws a lazy uppercut
and Hanayama counters with a three punch combo that has Masvidal backing up. Masvidal nods at Hanayama to acknowledge the strikes.
Masvidal throws an off balance right hand
and Hanayama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masvidal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hanayama counters with a one-two to the body.
Masvidal connects with a high kick. #ROC2#Hanayama is rocked!
Masvidal misses with an uppercut
and Hanayama counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oh Hanayama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masvidal throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hanayama counter with a right hand.
Masvidal throws an off balance right hand
and Masvidal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masvidal misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanayama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Masvidal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hanayama counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Masvidal misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanayama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Masvidal closes the distance and clinches.
Masvidal creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Hanayama's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Hanayama drops to his knees and Masvidal pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Masvidal!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nate Masvidal made sure he mentioned Un-Kaged Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: WVT 62: Smith v Sharma
Date: Jan 13, 2023

#R1#
Mongrel throws a jab when Zaire was well out of range.
Zaire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mongrel.
Zaire throws a body punch but Mongrel moves out of range.
Zaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Mongrel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice leg kick from Zaire, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaire has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cope's in the buildup to the fight.
Zaire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zaire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mongrel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zaire works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zaire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mongrel's head backwards.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mongrel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaire scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Zaire just misses with a punch to the body.
Mongrel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zaire tests Mongrel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mongrel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mongrel slips under a jab from Zaire.
Mongrel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mongrel misses with a straight right.
Zaire throws a poor cross that misses
and Mongrel counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Zaire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zaire.
Zaire misses with a hook
and Mongrel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Abdullah Zaire has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zaire swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mongrel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Zaire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zaire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zaire is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice jab there from Zaire.
Mongrel blocks a leg kick.
Mongrel throws out a counter right but Zaire avoids it with no problem.
Mongrel lands with a good body shot.
Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mongrel.
Mongrel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mongrel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zaire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zaire tried to counter with a leg kick but Mongrel avoided it.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A low kick from Zaire is predictable there
and Zaire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zaire throws a good cross that connects.
Zaire throws a head kick but Mongrel moves out of range. #T3#
Zaire with a nice calf kick.
A jab from Zaire does it's job there.
Zaire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zaire jabs Mongrel right on the nose. Mongrel blinks but takes it well.
Mongrel misses with a body punch
and Zaire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zaire misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mongrel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mongrel moves away.
Mongrel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaire.
Zaire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mongrel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mongrel.
Zaire throwing a counter right hand but Mongrel manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Zaire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mongrel counters with a crisp right that sends Zaire to the canvas! Mongrel follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Mongrel!
An out of breath John Mongrel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 61: Ihantala v McDonald 3
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1##CL#
Voin has Syndal up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Syndal. #BC#
Voin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Voin tries to clinch but Syndal moves away
and Syndal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Zima Voin has been cut.
Syndal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Syndal throws out a counter right but Voin avoids it with no problem.
Voin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Voin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Voin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Voin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voin darts in trying to clinch
and Syndal counters with a straight right hand.
Voin is looking to clinch.
Syndal looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Voin doesn't manage to clinch there - Syndal circles away.
Syndal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Voin swinging wildly here. #CL#
Voin clinches with his opponent.
Syndal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Voin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Syndal pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Voin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zima Voin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Syndal lands a body shot.
Syndal throws a head punch that misses.
Syndal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Voin's elbow.
Syndal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Voin goes for a takedown attempt but Syndal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Syndal swats away the attempt to clinch by Voin.
It seemed like Syndal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Voin tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Syndal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Voin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Voin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Voin 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.
Voin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Syndal is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
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.
Syndal is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Syndal is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Voin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Syndal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Voin has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Voin manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Voin closes the distance and clinches.
Syndal lands with a light punch inside.
Syndal lands with a short shot to the head.
Voin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Voin lands with a right to the head.
Syndal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Voin's elbow. #TD#
Voin turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Voin taking a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zima Voin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zima Voin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Voin throws a jab but it's blocked by Syndal.
Voin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Syndal can do to turn this around?
Voin fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Syndal! But no joy.
Voin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Syndal throws a series of punches but Voin avoids them all with ease.
Voin tries for a takedown but Syndal circles away easily
and Syndal counters with a nice uppercut.
Voin throws a series of punches but Syndal moves out of range.
Syndal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Voin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Voin looking to pass the guard.
Syndal seems keen to control Voin's posture.#T1#
Voin postures up.
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.
Syndal trying to control the position here.
Voin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Voin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Syndal is keeping the position for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Voin 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Voin shoots in and gets a takedown into Syndal's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Syndal looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Voin is stalling in the full guard.
Voin won't allow Syndal to sweep him here.
Syndal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Voin controls the pace.
Syndal looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Syndal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Voin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Voin moves away from the strike by Syndal.
Voin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Syndal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Syndal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Voin.
Syndal throws out a counter right but Voin avoids it with no problem.
Syndal scores with a sloppy right hand. Voin should have avoided that one.
Voin slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Zima Voin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zima Voin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Voin is looking to clinch but Syndal is avoiding it.
Syndal throws a counter combo.#CL#
Voin closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Voin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Voin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Syndal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maverick Syndal seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Voin looking to score a takedown here. Syndal is defending well but Voin drives through and ends up in Syndal's guard.
Syndal is trying to keep Voin in close.
Voin tries to free his leg and advance position but Syndal is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Voin'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.
Zima Voin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Syndal seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Voin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Syndal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Syndal working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Decent striking displayed by Voin there.
Voin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Syndal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Voin scores with a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Voin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Voin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maverick Syndal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Voin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Syndal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Voin in his tracks. #CL#
Voin has closed the distance and engaged Syndal in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Voin.
Voin blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Voin turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Syndal trying to remain calm as Voin controls from the top position.#T4#
Further stalling from Voin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zima Voin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Voin, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zima Voin!
A relieved looking Zima Voin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Maverick Syndal stepped up to the mic, saying 'I get paid to show up, Kicking ass is optional.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1##CL2#
McDonald fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nastula, pushing him back against the cage.
McDonald looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
McDonald lands an uppercut.
Nastula has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McDonald avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McDonald scores with a shot to the side of Nastula's head.
Our sources have told us that Nastula has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Nastula is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McDonald pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McDonald is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pawel Nastula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from McDonald.
McDonald lands an uppercut.
McDonald is pressed up against the cage. Nastula has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McDonald down to the mat. McDonald avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've been informed that McDonald has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McDonald lands a nice hook to Nastula's body. Nastula takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDonald keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonald throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald leaves Nastula with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nastula doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonald circles away. #T1##TD#
Nastula shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McDonald manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McDonald is looking to stand back up but Nastula counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McDonald. #REVB#
McDonald wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Nastula is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Nastula seems to be working for a kimura but McDonald defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Nastula is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Nastula is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDonald has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2##SUB#
Nastula is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Nastula wants to work for an arm triangle but McDonald is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McDonald tries to kick Nastula off but Nastula keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McDonald can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Nastula passes to full mount! #SUB#
Nastula looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Nastula has control of McDonald's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McDonald regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T4##SUB#
Nastula is working for a guillotine from mount but McDonald frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
Nastula looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Nastula working for a guillotine from mount but McDonald is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Nastula is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McDonald can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Nastula looking for a guillotine from mount but McDonald is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pawel Nastula will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
McDonald throws a shot to the body.
McDonald throws the kick towards the body but Nastula avoids it.
McDonald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nastula on the side of the head.
Nastula shoots in looking for a takedown. McDonald tries to sprawl out of it but Nastula keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDonald manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Trevor McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nastula fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Nastula tries to keep at a distance but McDonald has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nastula is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McDonald is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pawel Nastula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald is breathing heavily.#T1#
Nastula goes for a takedown in the clinch but McDonald prevents it.
Nastula goes for a takedown in the clinch but McDonald prevents it.
Nastula is trying to break the clinch but McDonald is controlling him.
A left hand lands to the body for McDonald.
Nastula has McDonald pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McDonald manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body.
McDonald stops a takedown attempt from Nastula.
McDonald lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McDonald lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McDonald. #T2#
McDonald lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nastula backwards.
McDonald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from McDonald.
McDonald gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nastula.
McDonald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDonald lands with a light punch inside.
McDonald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nastula backwards.
Nastula wants to take the fight to the mat but McDonald manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McDonald cracks Nastula with a nice body shot.#T3#
McDonald scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from McDonald.
A short body shot lands from McDonald as the two fighters clinch.
McDonald lands an uppercut.
McDonald pushes Nastula back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nastula is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McDonald to keep the fight standing.
McDonald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McDonald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDonald lands with a right to the head.
McDonald presses Nastula against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
McDonald lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from McDonald.
McDonald lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nastula.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for McDonald.
McDonald scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDonald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McDonald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nastula backwards.
McDonald lands a body punch in the clinch.
McDonald lands a body shot in the clinch.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for McDonald.
McDonald works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trevor McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Nastula takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #CL2#
McDonald drives through and clinches with Nastula against the cage.
Nastula drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McDonald gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McDonald is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Nastula gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McDonald regains guard.

McDonald is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nastula really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from McDonald.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Nastula tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pawel Nastula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald presses Nastula against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McDonald tries to work over Nastula's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald lands a body shot in the clinch.
McDonald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nastulas head.
McDonald lands a body punch.
Nastula takes a shot to the head.
Nastula jumps guard but McDonald stands there with Nastula around his waist. Nastula gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nastula can't get the takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonald.
McDonald is working Nastula over against the cage.#T2#
McDonald lands a left hand.
A short right from McDonald.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDonald.
Nastula has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McDonald avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McDonald digs a right hand underneath Nastula's ribcage. Nastula let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McDonald cracks Nastula with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDonald stops a takedown attempt from Nastula.
A right hook to the body lands for McDonald.
McDonald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McDonald lands with a left to the head.
Nastula is trying to break free.#T3#
Nastula takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by McDonald.
McDonald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nastulas head.
Nastula wants a takedown but no success here.
Trevor McDonald seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McDonald lands with a right to the head.
A short left from McDonald. #ROC2#Nastula is rocked!
Nastula wants a takedown.
Oh Nastula is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDonald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from McDonald.
McDonald scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
McDonald lands a body punch.
Nastula seems to have got his legs back now.
McDonald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nastula is looking to take this one to the mat.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from McDonald as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from McDonald.
McDonald lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from McDonald.
McDonald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nastulas head.
McDonald lands with a light punch inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor McDonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McDonald has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor McDonald!
As Trevor McDonald got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Honestly, I'm humble because I won but Kurt or Paul whoever is coming outta that championship match up you better be ready for a war!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2022

#R1#
Derder gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#It looks like Joel Derder has been cut.
Dalton slips under a jab.
Dalton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dalton loads up on a big right hand but Derder slips the punch.
Derder missing with a left hand there. Dalton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Derder ducks under a wild hook from Dalton.
Dalton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dalton missing with a left hand there. Derder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD#
Dalton lands a big right hand that sends Derder crashing to the mat! Dalton stays standing though and waves Derder back to his feet!#ROC#Derder is rocked!
Dalton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Derder tries to get into range but Dalton steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Derder! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Dalton scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Dalton!
After the fight, Nick Dalton was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Salvacion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Salvacion shoots in looking for a takedown but Dalton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Salvacion's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dalton feints the counter takedown.
Salvacion looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dalton feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Salvacion looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Salvacion stops Dalton from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Dalton has one foot on Salvacion's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but Dalton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2##TD#
Salvacion looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dalton!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dalton tries to escape but Salvacion is in control.
Salvacion trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Dalton sneaks out the side door and pushes Salvacion away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T3#
Dalton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And Dalton tries to counter it with a takedown but Salvacion pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Salvacion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salvacion. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Salvacion.
Dalton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dalton feints the counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion darts in looking for a takedown but Dalton gets double underhooks and turns Salvacion into the cage.
Dalton is working for takedown but Salvacion is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton 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#
Salvacion looks for a takedown but Dalton sprawls well.
Dalton feints the counter takedown.
Salvacion has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Salvacion shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Dalton manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Rico Salvacion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Salvacion fails to land the takedown.
Dalton feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Salvacion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dalton with the counter takedown but Salvacion avoids it easily.
Salvacion fails with the takedown.
Dalton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Salvacion defends it well.
Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dalton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Salvacion dives in and grabs Dalton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dalton pushes down on Salvacion's head and hops out.
Salvacion dives in for a single leg takedown but Dalton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dalton feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Dalton has Salvacion pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dalton pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Salvacion tumbling to the mat - Dalton dives into Salvacion's guard.#SU2#
Dalton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Salvacion shoots for a double leg takedown but Dalton sprawls well. He's pushed Salvacion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dalton with the counter takedown but Salvacion avoids it easily.
Salvacion shoots in but no luck this time.
Salvacion tries for a takedown but Dalton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dalton with the counter takedown but Salvacion avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion shoots in for a double leg but Dalton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dalton as he avoids it easily.
Dalton slaps away a takedown attempt from Salvacion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dalton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salvacion is defended easily by Dalton.
And Dalton tries to counter it with a takedown but Salvacion pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dalton defends it nicely.
Dalton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Salvacion closes the distance and clinches up with Dalton, looking for a takedown. Salvacion pushes Dalton against the cage but Dalton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dalton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Salvacion defends it well.#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.
Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dalton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dalton as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salvacion shoots in but Dalton avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dalton as he jumps to the side.
Salvacion shoots for a double leg takedown but Dalton sprawls well. He's pushed Salvacion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Salvacion shoots in and drives through. Dalton sprawls well.
Nick Dalton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dalton steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Salvacion. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Salvacion has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Dalton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rico Salvacion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Dalton decides to stand and escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Dalton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dalton 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McDonald looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
McDonald taking punishment in the form of punches.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
McDonald takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Smith is chipping away with strikes. #SUB2#
Smith has hold of McDonald's arm. He's looking for a kimura. McDonald seems comfortable defending it but Smith has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! McDonald is real pain and he's forced to tap out! McDonald is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Smith couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Smith!
Jake Smith got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: WVT 52: Maestre v Beukeboom
Date: Dec 07, 2022

#R1#
Mongrel throws an off balance right hand
and Justis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like John Mongrel has been cut.
Mongrel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mongrel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#It looks like Logan Justis has been cut.
Justis avoids the head kick by Mongrel.
Justis avoids the body shot from Mongrel.
Mongrel misses the shot to the body.
Mongrel throws a hook to the side of Justis's head but Justis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mongrel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mongrel misses with a shot to the body
and Justis counters with a nice body shot.
Mongrel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mongrel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Justis counters with a right hand to the body.
Mongrel pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Justis slips under a jab from Mongrel.
John Mongrel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mongrel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Justis.
Mongrel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Justis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mongrel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mongrel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mongrel stalks Justis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Justis's face. Justis staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice body punch from Justis.
Mongrel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Justis counter with a right hand.
Mongrel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Justis counter with a right hand.
Mongrel lands with a kick to the temple. Justis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
A thudding body kick lands there by Mongrel!
Mongrel connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Mongrel tries a head kick but it misses.
Mongrel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mongrel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left and a right from Mongrel both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
Justis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mongrel tries a body shot but Justis blocks it.
Mongrel is trying to break the clinch but Justis is controlling him.#BC2#
Justis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Justis dodges the punch combination from Mongrel.
A nice side step and Justis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A right-left combo lands from Mongrel.
Mongrel is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T3#
Mongrel scores with a nice strike.
Mongrel is working the combinations to good effect here.
Mongrel misses with a head kick.
Justis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mongrel in his tracks.
Good shot there by Justis.
Justis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Justis dodges the punch combination from Mongrel.
A nice side step and Justis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mongrel misses with a hook. Justis ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Justis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A right-left combo lands from Mongrel.
Mongrel misses with a jab to the body
and Justis counters with a left to the body. #T4#
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!
Justis lands with a shot to the body.
Justis moves out of range of the body kick.
Justis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Justis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Justis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mongrel misses with an uppercut.
Mongrel throws the kick towards the body but Justis avoids it.
Justis slips a jab and a cross from Mongrel.
Mongrel works over Justis's head and body with a nice combination.
Mongrel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Justis manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mongrel misses with a body kick.
Justis throws out a counter right but Mongrel avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Mongrel dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mongrel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
John Mongrel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mongrel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Mongrel.
Mongrel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mongrel looks to score with a jab to the body but Justis is just out of range.
Mongrel throws the kick towards the body but Justis avoids it.
Mongrel scores with a decent looking hook.
Mongrel is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mongrel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mongrel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Justis misses the jab.
Justis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mongrel doesn't seem bothered though.
Justis scores with a hook.
John Mongrel is winning the standup battle so far.
Mongrel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Justis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mongrel.
Despite the aggression on Justis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fighters circling - Justis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mongrel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mongrel misses with a few strikes there.
Justis moves out of range as Mongrel strikes.
Justis tries a low kick but Mongrel avoids it.#T2#
Mongrel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mongrel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Mongrel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Mongrel misses.
Mongrel misses with a right hand
and Justis counters with a thumping low kick.
Mongrel avoids the head kick by Justis.
Mongrel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Justis counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mongrel throws the left hand but Justis avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Justis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mongrel throws a good cross that connects.
Mongrel throws a head kick but Justis moves out of range. #T3#
Mongrel just misses with a punch to the body.
Justis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Justis scores with a hook.
Mongrel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Justis can do to turn this around?
Mongrel misses with a series of wild punches.
Mongrel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Justis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mongrel walks into a left hand.
A nice leg kick from Justis, right into the meat of the thigh.
Justis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mongrel throws out the jab.
Justis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Justis throws a body punch but Mongrel moves out of range.
Justis throws a body punch but Mongrel moves out of range.
Mongrel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Justis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mongrel doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Justis avoids the head kick by Mongrel.
Mongrel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab from Justis.
Jab, jab by Justis - just one landing. #CUT2#John Mongrel's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Justis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Justis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Justis wants to clinch.
Mongrel misses with a lunging right hand
and Justis counters with a stiff right hand.
Mongrel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that John Mongrel will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Justis ducks under a wild hook from Mongrel.
Justis moves out of range of the body kick from Mongrel.
Justis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A combination from Mongrel does no damage.
Mongrel throws a poor cross that misses
and Justis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mongrel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Justis counters with a straight right hand.
Mongrel misses with a straight left.
Mongrel throws a jab but it's blocked by Justis.
Mongrel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Justis. Justis obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mongrel swinging wildly here.
Justis avoids the body shot from Mongrel.
A countering left hand to the body from Justis misses.#T1#
Justis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Justis moves out of range as Mongrel throws a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Mongrel. Those never looked like landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Justis misses.
Justis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mongrel was well out of range. Poor timing from Justis.
Justis misses with a hook. Mongrel ducked under it nicely.
Mongrel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Justis was well out of range. Poor timing from Mongrel.
Mongrel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mongrel throws an overhand right that lands on Justis's shoulder, as Justis tries to avoid the shot.
Justis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Justis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
John Mongrel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Mongrel. Those never looked like landing.
Mongrel misses the body punch
and Justis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Justis defending well as Mongrel loads up on a big left hand.
Justis blocks a head kick by Mongrel.
Logan Justis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A lazy body kick from Mongrel
and Justis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mongrel slips a jab from Justis.
Mongrel fails to land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Justis misses.
Mongrel throws a right hand that Justis ducks under and follows up with a left that Justis also avoids with ease.
A nice side step and Justis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
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!
Justis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mongrel counters with a one-two to the body.
Mongrel throws a head kick but Justis moves out of range.
Justis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mongrel.
Justis thinks about the counter body kick.#T3#
Justis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Justis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mongrel moves away.
Mongrel throws a wild body kick that Justis sees coming a mile off.
Justis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mongrel throws a series of strikes that have Justis backpedaling.
A combination from Mongrel does no damage.
Justis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mongrel misses with a hook
and Justis counters with a nice body shot.
Justis takes one to the chin there.
Mongrel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Justis avoids a kick to the body.
Mongrel backing away here, and Justis unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Mongrel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Justis moves away.
Justis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mongrel rather than just go for the knockout.
Justis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Justis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mongrel throws a poor cross that misses
and Justis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mongrel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mongrel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mongrel throws a one two combo.
Mongrel misses with a series of wild punches.
Justis looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Mongrel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mongrel, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Mongrel!
A very excited looking John Mongrel 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.
Logan Justis spoke after the fight, saying 'Well shit'.

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Kitjakarn
Date: Nov 27, 2022

#R1#
Benn Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knuckles.
Benn Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Knuckles counters with an outside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Benn Jr. Those never looked like landing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Knuckles 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.
Benn Jr misses with a looping left.
Knuckles checks the leg kick.
Knuckles throws a leg kick but Benn Jr moved away.
Benn Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Benn Jr duly obliges.
Knuckles lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benn Jr's sensitive parts.
Benn Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knuckles moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knuckles! But no joy.
Knuckles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benn Jr.
Benn Jr throwing a counter right hand but Knuckles manages to avoid it.
Knuckles throws a looping overhand right but Benn Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Benn Jr as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Benn Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knuckles counters with a nice body kick.
Benn Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knuckles counters with an inside leg kick.
Benn Jr misses with a wild combination.
Knuckles counters with a body kick.
Benn Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Benn Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knuckles was well out of range. Poor timing from Benn Jr.
Benn Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knuckles counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Benn Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knuckles scores with a leg kick. #T2#
A left lands for Benn Jr.
Benn Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knuckles follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Knuckles throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benn Jr on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benn Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Knuckles counters with an outside leg kick.
Benn Jr misses with a combination
and Knuckles counters with an outside leg kick.
Knuckles lands with a shot to the body.
Knuckles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Benn Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knuckles.
Knuckles lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Nigel Benn Jr has been cut.
Benn Jr blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Benn Jr works the jab nicely.
The fighters circling - Benn Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benn Jr scores with a leg kick.
Benn Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benn Jr throws a hook but Knuckles blocks it.
Knuckles moves into range and connects with a jab.
That kick from Knuckles tenderised Benn Jr's leg. Benn Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Knuckles moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Benn Jr is breathing heavily.
Knuckles delivers a nice body kick.
Benn Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Knuckles off balance momentarily.#T4#
Knuckles fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Benn Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benn Jr misses with a hook
and Knuckles makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Knuckles!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knuckles.
Benn Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knuckles.
Knuckles moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Knuckles scores with a shot to the body.
Knuckles cracks a nice hook into Benn Jr's ribs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Knuckles - that will leave a mark!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Knuckles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nigel Benn Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Benn Jr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Benn Jr misses with a hook
and Knuckles counters with an inside leg kick.
Knuckles scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knuckles.
Knuckles throws the kick towards the body but Benn Jr avoids it.
Knuckles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benn Jr slips a jab from Knuckles.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Benn Jr might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benn Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Knuckles punishes Benn Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Benn Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knuckles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knuckles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Knuckles scores with the left hand. Benn Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Knuckles misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Benn Jr misses the target.
Benn Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Knuckles - that will leave a mark! #KD2#
Knuckles drops Benn Jr with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Benn Jr looks back up at him and smiles so Knuckles waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benn Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benn Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knuckles counters with a slapping leg kick.
Benn Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#Benn Jr is rocked!
Benn Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Knuckles.
Knuckles flashes Benn Jr a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Benn Jr's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Benn Jr crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Knuckles punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Knuckles!
Bobby Knuckles thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Nigel Benn Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'ill be back'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Dalton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dalton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dalton has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Salvacion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Salvacion shoots in and drives through. Dalton sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clifford Val Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Salvacion shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Salvacion showed some decent athleticism there. #T1#
Dalton pushes Salvacion off looking to stand but Salvacion dives back in and keeps control.
Salvacion stalling away here and it's allowed Dalton to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Dalton manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Salvacion doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Dalton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2##SU2#
Dalton decides to return to a standing position.
Salvacion dives in and grabs Dalton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dalton pushes down on Salvacion's head and hops out.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but Dalton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And Dalton tries to counter it with a takedown but Salvacion pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No luck for Salvacion with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Salvacion shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dalton pinned against the cage. Dalton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Salvacion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dalton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but Dalton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Salvacion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but Dalton shows good takedown defense.
Dalton with the counter takedown but Salvacion avoids it easily.
Salvacion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dalton wants it to stay on the feet.
And Dalton tries to counter it with a takedown but Salvacion pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clifford Val Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt.
Dalton with the counter takedown but Salvacion avoids it easily.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Salvacion or perhaps it was just good defense by Dalton, which made it look bad. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salvacion shoots for a takedown but Dalton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Salvacion shoots in for a double leg but Dalton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Salvacion dives in for a single leg takedown but Dalton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dalton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Dalton is trying to trip Salvacion. He has hold of a leg but Salvacion is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dalton persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Nick Dalton has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Salvacion is working an open guard so Dalton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but Dalton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Salvacion goes for a double leg but Dalton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dalton continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Dalton has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Salvacion is trying to keep an underhook but Dalton manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T4##SU2#
Dalton gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salvacion.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salvacion.
Dalton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Salvacion defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Salvacion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Dalton counters with a shoot takedown. Salvacion fights it but they end up in guard.
Dalton is standing up over Salvacion. Salvacion looks to escape but Dalton dives into side control. #REVR##SU2#
Dalton stands up and beckons Salvacion to his feet.
Dalton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salvacion looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dalton is fending him off so far but Salvacion persists. Nope, Dalton circles away and we're back to standing.
And Dalton tries to counter it with a takedown but Salvacion pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion shoots in looking for a takedown. Dalton tries to sprawl out of it but Salvacion keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dalton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clifford Val Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Salvacion looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dalton is fending him off so far but Salvacion persists. Nope, Dalton circles away and we're back to standing.
Salvacion dives in for a single leg takedown but Dalton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Salvacion is trying to break free.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Dalton gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
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.#SU2#
Dalton stands and steps away. Salvacion gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dalton leaves Salvacion with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Salvacion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dalton tries to avoid it but Salvacion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dalton to the ground. Dalton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dalton feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Salvacion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dalton's waist but Dalton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salvacion off to one side.
Salvacion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dalton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Salvacion shoots for a takedown but Dalton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Salvacion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dalton swivels and escapes.
Nick Dalton seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Salvacion tries for a takedown but Dalton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dalton feints the counter takedown.
Salvacion looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Clifford Val Salvacion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Dalton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Salvacion won't be happy with that.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Dalton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dalton 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Dalton!
Nick Dalton decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2022

#R1#
Nastula misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDonald tries to counter with a clinch but Nastula shakes him off and moves away.
McDonald looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL2#
Nastula gets tackled into the cage by McDonald. McDonald maintains the clinch.
Nastula tries for a takedown but McDonald manages to get underhooks.
Nastula is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McDonald gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nastula is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McDonald is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pawel Nastula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald digs a right hand underneath Nastula's ribcage. Nastula let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McDonald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDonald throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nastula is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from McDonald on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is leaning against Nastula and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from McDonald as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, McDonald scores with a nice short uppercut.
McDonald lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nastula or not. #T1#
McDonald is leaning against Nastula and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McDonald lands a nice uppercut.
Nastula is looking for a takedown.
McDonald lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDonald lands a right hand.
McDonald lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McDonald lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDonald lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nastula is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McDonald pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDonald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McDonald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDonald stops a takedown attempt from Nastula. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDonald lands with a left to the head.
Nastula is looking for a takedown.
McDonald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McDonald cracks Nastula with a nice body shot.
McDonald scores with a shoulder strike.
McDonald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from McDonald.
McDonald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nastula is looking for a takedown.
A right hand to the body from McDonald. #T3#
McDonald presses Nastula against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McDonald lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, McDonald scores with a nice short uppercut.
McDonald works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McDonald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nastulas head.
Nastula goes for a takedown in the clinch but McDonald prevents it.
McDonald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nastulas head.
A short body shot lands from McDonald as the two fighters clinch.
McDonald is leaning against Nastula and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from McDonald on the inside.
McDonald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nastulas head. #ROC2#Nastula is rocked!#T4#
McDonald lands a body shot.
McDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Nastula is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDonald lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nastula or not.
McDonald lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from McDonald.
A short right from McDonald.
McDonald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McDonald cracks Nastula with a nice body shot.
McDonald lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trevor McDonald dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
McDonald instigates a clinch.
Nastula seems to have got his legs back now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonald.
McDonald cracks Nastula with a nice body shot.
Nastula has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McDonald is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A body shot lands from McDonald.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
McDonald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nastulas head.
McDonald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McDonald is working Nastula over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McDonald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nastula backwards.
McDonald lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in the clinch, McDonald scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
McDonald dips a shoulder and cracks Nastula with a mighty uppercut! Nastula falls back against the cage and McDonald unloads with a barrage of strikes! Nastula is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - McDonald screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor McDonald!
Trevor McDonald took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Honestly, I'm humble because I won but Kurt or Paul whoever is coming outta that championship match up you better be ready for a war!'.

Event: CWC Fight Night 7
Date: Nov 02, 2022

175 cm
44 yrs
158 lbs

150 cm
40 yrs
145 lbs

Charles

Dhelan

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Mike Charles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 16 losses; Zhan Dhelan!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Charles scores with a takedown into Dhelan's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Charles (2) vs (0) Dhelan
Dhelan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dhelan keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dhelan has his foot on Charles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Charles works his way back into a safe position though.
Dhelan trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Dhelan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhelan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've been hearing good reports from Charles's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Dhelan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Charles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Charles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Charles drops back looking for a leg! Dhelan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dhelan manages to kick Charles off! Charles jumps back into Dhelan's guard. #T1#
Dhelan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (2) vs (2) Dhelan
Charles trying to control but Dhelan postures up.
Dhelan prevents Charles from improving his position.#SUB2#
Dhelan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T2#
Charles is looking to control Dhelan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Charles avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Dhelan is looking for a kimura but Charles is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dhelan to get the leverage.
Charles trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dhelan is working for a kimura but Charles is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Dhelan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Charles doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dhelan. #T3#
Charles is concentrating on defense, preventing Dhelan from advancing position.
Dhelan is thwarting Charles's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Charles is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dhelan pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Dhelan is working for a kimura but Charles is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
Charles is not content to let Dhelan control the position.#SUB2#
Dhelan wants to work for an arm triangle but Charles is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Dhelan seems content to control.
Charles wants to control the action here but instead Dhelan manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (2) vs (5) Dhelan
Dhelan looking to control but Charles is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dhelan is looking to work his way around to Charles's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T5#
Charles manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Dhelan is trying for a kimura here. Charles looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dhelan wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zhan Dhelan!
Zhan Dhelan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2022

#R1#
Clement missing with a left hand there. Dalton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been told by Clement's head coaches at The Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Clement is looking to slow Dalton down with leg kicks.
Dalton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clement.
Dalton feints the counter takedown.
Clement lands with a hook. Dalton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've been informed that Dalton has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Clement turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Clement with a nice calf kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Clement misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clement.
Dalton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Clement throws a leg kick but Dalton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dalton takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Clement thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dalton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Clement throws a solid leg kick but Dalton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clement.
Dalton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clement defends it well.
Clement throws a low kick but Dalton avoids it.
Clement throws a jab when Dalton was well out of range.
Clement lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Clement throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dalton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dalton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dalton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clement throws out the jab.
Dalton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Clement jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dalton feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Clement fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dalton checks it well.
Dalton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Clement looks to land a left hand but Dalton moved out of range nicely.
Dalton moves out of range of the leg kick from Clement.
Dalton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Clement buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Clement walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dalton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Clement connects with a looping right hand.
Clement misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dalton.
Clement tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dalton is able to avoid easily.
Dalton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A jab from Clement misses.
Dalton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Nice cross by Clement.
Clement fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dalton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Clement throws a lazy right hand but Dalton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dalton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dalton moves out of range of the leg kick from Clement.
Clement does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Clement throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Clement throws a jab but it's blocked by Dalton.
And Dalton tries to counter it with a takedown but Clement pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Clement misses with a low kick.
Dalton feints the counter takedown.
A big right from Clement misses.
Dalton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clement defends it well.
Clement lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dalton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dalton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Clement lands a really nice looking cross but Dalton seems unphased.
Clement misses with a hook. Dalton ducked under it nicely.
And Dalton tries to counter it with a takedown but Clement pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hugo Clement seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dalton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clement.
Dalton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Clement wants to slow Dalton down by chopping away at his legs.
Dalton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Dalton blocks the leg kick.
Dalton with the counter takedown but Clement avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Clement dominated that round.
That's time! Clement's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dalton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clement finds it's way round the side to connect with Dalton's head.
Clement is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dalton.
And Dalton tries to counter it with a takedown but Clement pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Clement looks to score with a jab to the body but Dalton is just out of range.
Clement uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clement looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick from Clement misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clement dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dalton. That did some damage!
Clement throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dalton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clement defends it well.
Dalton defending well as Clement loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Clement tries to score with a low kick but Dalton moves his leg out of the way.
A jab from Clement misses.
Dalton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clement.
Dalton with the counter takedown but Clement avoids it easily.
Clement throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clement lands a glancing blow to the side of Dalton's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Clement.
Dalton moves out of range of the leg kick from Clement.
Clement loads up on a big right hand but Dalton slips the punch.
Dalton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A clash of legs there as Dalton blocks the low kick.
Dalton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Jab from Clement.
A good leg kick by Clement.
Clement throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dalton moves away from the strike by Clement.
Clement digs a good hook to Dalton's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dalton slips under a jab from Clement.
Clement throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Dalton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Clement! #SU2#
Dalton decides to stand up, so the ref orders Clement to his feet.
Clement throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Clement throws a leg kick but Dalton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dalton feints the counter takedown.
A big right from Clement misses.
Dalton with the counter takedown but Clement avoids it easily.
Clement throws an overhand right that lands on Dalton's shoulder, as Dalton tries to avoid the shot.
Clement fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dalton is out of range. #CL#
Clement gets a clinch.
Dalton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dalton blocking some punches. #BC#
Clement breaks the clinch.
Dalton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Clement. Clement obviously looking to wear him down.
Clement waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dalton.#T4#
Clement misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Dalton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Clement looking for a sweep. Not yet Clement, not yet. #SUB#
Clement had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dalton defends it easily.
Clement has a closed guard, preventing Dalton from standing up.
Clement looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clement is looking to sweep but instead, Dalton has passed into half guard. #SUB#
Clement actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Clement dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Clement tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dalton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A slow jab from Clement misses its intended target.
Dalton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dalton blocks a low kick nicely.
Dalton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dalton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clement throws out the jab.
Dalton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Clement looks to land a left hand but Dalton moved out of range nicely.
Dalton feints the counter takedown.
Dalton slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clement dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clement throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dalton on the side of the head.
Clement misses the jab.
Dalton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Clement wants to slow Dalton down by chopping away at his legs.
Dalton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clement defends it well.
Clement misses with an uppercut.
Dalton with the counter takedown but Clement avoids it easily.
Clement misses with a looping left.
Clement is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dalton can do to turn this around?
Dalton slips under a jab.
Clement tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dalton is able to avoid easily.
Dalton with the counter takedown but Clement avoids it easily.
Dalton moves out of range as Clement strikes.
Dalton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dalton checks a leg kick.
And Dalton tries to counter it with a takedown but Clement pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Clement throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dalton on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Nick Dalton has been cut.
Dalton moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Dalton moves away from the strike by Clement.
Clement tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dalton was well out of range. Poor timing from Clement.
Dalton feints the counter takedown.
Clement is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dalton.
Dalton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clement defends it well.
Dalton defending well as Clement loads up on a big left hand.
Clement throws a lazy right hand but Dalton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clement throws a leg kick but Dalton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Clement cracks Dalton with an open hand slap.
Clement dips to his left and cracks Dalton with an uppercut!#T3#
Clement throws a jab but it's blocked by Dalton.
Clement pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dalton is out of range and Clement settles back down.
Clement throws a chopping leg kick but Dalton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dalton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dalton slips under a jab.
Dalton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clement defends it well.
Clement scoring well with a low kick there.
Clement dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dalton. That did some damage!
Dalton blocks a jab.
Dalton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
Clement connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dalton's hands.
Nice cross by Clement.
Clement throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And Dalton tries to counter it with a takedown but Clement pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good work by Dalton as he checks the leg kick.
Clement tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dalton was well out of range. Poor timing from Clement.
Clement moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Clement.
Nick Dalton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clement throws a jab when Dalton was well out of range.
Dalton feints the counter takedown.
Nick Dalton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hugo Clement is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clement misses with a hook.
Dalton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clement defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Clement showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clement, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Clement!
A very excited looking Hugo Clement 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.

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