Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: CFC 525
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Lenz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Lett counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Lenz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lett keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Lenz pulls guard effortlessly.
Lenz can't keep his opponent in guard - Lett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lenz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Lett is looking for a kimura but Lenz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lett to get the leverage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lett is looking to advance position but Lenz won't allow it.
Lett winds up and cracks Lenz with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Lett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lenz defends it well.
Lett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lett lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Lett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Lett is working for a kimura but Lenz is defending it quite comfortably. #T1#
Lett with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lenz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lett scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lett lands strikes from half guard.
Lenz is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lett 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.
Lenz tries to roll over but Lett keeps him under control.#T2##SUB#
Lett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lenz sees it coming and defends easily.
Lenz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lett is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lenz trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Lenz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Lett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lett wants to control from the top but Lenz keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lett advances to half guard.
Lenz tries to roll over but Lett keeps him under control.
Lett working Lenz over with strikes.
Lenz is looking to improve his position.
Lett seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lett working Lenz over with strikes. #SUB#
Lenz is defending against the submission attempts here by Lett.
Lett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4##SUB#
Lett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Lett seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Lett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lenz is just riding it out for now. Lett eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lett working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lenz has hold of Lett's hands but Lett slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Lett wants to work for an arm triangle but Lenz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Lett is looking for a kimura but Lenz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lett to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Lett 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#
Lett darts in looking for a takedown but Lenz gets double underhooks and turns Lett into the cage.
Lett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lenz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Adam Lenz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lenz tries to avoid it but Lett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lenz to the ground. Lenz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Lett. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Lenz drives through with a takedown into Lett's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Lett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lenz is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Lett has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Lenz doesn't defend quickly enough and Lett has managed to lock this one up! Can Lenz escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lett on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Lett!
David Lett decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: WFC 26: Johnson vs Muller
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Gomi cracks Herzog with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gomi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Gomi misses the target.
Herzog looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gomi misses with a hook. Herzog ducked under it nicely.
Gomi lands with a good body shot.
Gomi lands with a hook. Herzog tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gomi tests Herzog's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Herzog drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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!
Herzog missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Herzog wants to stand but Gomi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gomi wants to get back to his feet but Herzog is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Gomi has momentary wrist control but Herzog slips an elbow through the middle.
Herzog won't allow Gomi to get back to his feet.
Gomi is wriggling around but Herzog manages to pass to half guard.
Herzog drops an elbow to the side of Gomi's head.
Gomi is trying to stand back up but Herzog is controlling him
Gomi's coaches at Dillo's Deadly Dojo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Herzog wants to free his trapped foot but Gomi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Herzog prevents Gomi from standing back up.
Herzog seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gomi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Gomi is defending against the submission attempts here by Herzog.
Gomi looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gomi stuffs the takedown.
Hiroshi Gomi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herzog shoots in for a takedown but Gomi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Herzog with a hook.
Gomi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hiroshi Gomi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomi misses with a looping left.
Herzog looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Herzog moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomi misses with a hook.
Herzog doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Herzog fails with the takedown.
Hiroshi Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marian Herzog.
Gomi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Herzog's head backwards.#T3#
Gomi feints with a jab and clips Herzog right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Herzog is sent crashing into the canvas and Gomi leaps in for the kill! Herzog tries to get to his feet but Gomi is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Herzog is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshi Gomi!
After winning the bout, Hiroshi Gomi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CFC 518
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Bison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bison thuds his right hand into Garver's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garver moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bison stuffs the takedown.
Bison lands a nice hook to Garver's body. Garver takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Garver with a nice calf kick.
Bison scores with a body shot.
Garver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bison appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bison fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Garver looks to land a body kick but Bison moved away.
Garver throws a wild body kick that Bison sees coming a mile off.
Garver moves in looking to clinch but Bison pushes him off.
Bison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garver was well out of range. Poor timing from Bison.
Garver moves in looking to clinch but Bison pushes him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bison wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bison digs a good body shot into Garver's ribs.#T1#
Bison lands the left hand.
Tyke Bison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garver pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bison is looking for a counter combo.
Garver moves forwards but Bison connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bison drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Garver right on the button. Garver goes down! Bison follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Bison gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyke Bison!
After winning the bout, Tyke Bison thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CFC 519
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Foster has closed the distance and engaged Janssens in a clinch. #TD2#
Foster has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Janssens clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Janssens covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Janssens showing good submission defense here.
Janssens is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Janssens is trying to stand back up.
Foster has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Foster has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Janssens's body.
Foster missing with punches from the back. #T1#
Janssens trying to control but not successfully.
Foster trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster misses with an elbow to the head.
Foster punches Janssens on the ear.
A lull in the action here.
Foster missing with punches from the back.
Foster lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Janssens is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T2#
Foster trying to control momentarily. #SUB2#
Janssens defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Foster's arms. #SUB2#
Foster looking for the choke from the back.
Foster controlling well, preventing Janssens from escaping the position.
Janssens trying to control the position but Foster manages to sink in the hooks.
Foster controls the position.
Janssens trying to control the position but Foster manages to sink in the hooks.
Foster is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Janssens. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#T3##SUB2#
Janssens defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Foster is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Foster gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Foster gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Foster apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Foster. No joy for Janssens on that attempt.
Foster closes the distance and clinches up with Janssens, looking for a takedown. Foster pushes Janssens against the cage but Janssens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Janssens was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Janssens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Foster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Janssens with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Foster counters with a single leg into guard. Janssens didn't expect that.
Foster controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Foster has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Foster working his ground and pound in the gym.
Janssens is trying to keep Foster in close. #T4#
Janssens scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Janssens controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster trying to control but Janssens is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Foster engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Foster shoots in but Janssens avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Foster closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Janssens quickly recovers to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Foster dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Foster tries to sprawl but Janssens drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Janssens is taking a breather. Foster says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Foster trying to control here.
Foster manages to get to full guard.
Janssens wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Foster is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Janssens defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Foster working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Janssens has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Foster is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Janssens pulls his head out easily.
Foster trying to control here.
Janssens missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Foster on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Foster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Janssens.
Tyler Foster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Janssens passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Foster! #SUB#
Janssens working for a submission but Foster is keeping him at bay.
Janssens lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Foster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Janssens tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Foster is trying desperately to improve position.
Janssens is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Janssens takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Janssens can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Foster is looking to escape.
Janssens lands a heavy elbow. #T4#
Foster is looking to improve his position but Janssens isn't that keen on the idea.
Janssens lands with some strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Janssens with good strikes from the mount here!
Foster is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesper Janssens dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Foster gets caught napping as Janssens dives in and scores a takedown. Foster manages to retain guard.
Janssens trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Foster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janssens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Janssens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Foster has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Janssens has managed to get both his arms back between Foster's legs - danger averted.
Foster keeping moving, preventing Janssens from controlling successfully. #T1#
Foster has a closed guard, preventing Janssens from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Janssens slaps away a takedown attempt from Foster, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jesper Janssens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Foster tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Janssens swivels and escapes.
Janssens wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Foster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Janssens shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Janssens showed some decent athleticism there.
Foster tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Janssens manages to move to mount!
Janssens with good strikes from the mount here!#T2#
Foster really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Janssens is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Foster is bucking up trying to escape but Janssens cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Janssens cracks Foster with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foster working to try and regain half guard.
Foster is still trying to improve position.
Foster keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Janssens is landing with some decent strikes but Foster is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Foster taking shots to the head.
Foster is looking to improve his position but Janssens isn't that keen on the idea.
Janssens lands a couple of good shots and Foster has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T4#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Janssens lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Foster hold on?!
Janssens biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee is taking a good look at Foster as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Janssens!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesper Janssens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Janssens has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesper Janssens!
An out of breath Jesper Janssens thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WFC 22: Dias vs Puck
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Bronson dives in for a single leg takedown but Herzog sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Herzog is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bronson has a couple of punches blocked by Herzog.
Bronson looking to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Bronson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Herzog slows down the pace here. #BC2#
Herzog breaks from the clinch.
Herzog throws a head kick but Bronson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herzog shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bronson pinned against the cage. Bronson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Bronson moves into range and clinches up with Herzog.#T1#
Bronson lands an elbow just above Herzog 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Marian Herzog has been cut.
Bronson letting Herzog take a breather here.
I was talking to Bronson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Herzog breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Herzog has managed to clinch.
Bronson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Herzog is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brick Bronson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herzog has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Herzog lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bronson pushes Herzog off looking to stand but Herzog dives back in and keeps control.
Bronson gets back to full guard.
Herzog controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Herzog looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herzog sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Bronson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Herzog prevents Bronson from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Bronson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Herzog gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bronson wants to control the position but Herzog says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T3#
Herzog working over Bronson with some ground and pound. Bronson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Herzog missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Herzog has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bronson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Herzog scores with a couple of nice shots.#ES#
Bronson pushes Herzog off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Herzog gets a takedown into half guard.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bronson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Herzog is on him like a limpet, forcing Bronson back against the cage.#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!
Bronson trying to stall but Herzog improves his position.
Herzog gets through Bronson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bronson scores with a shot to the side of Herzog's head.
Herzog wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bronson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Herzog stalling against the cage.
Herzog slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Bronson manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Bronson looking for a guillotine here but Herzog defends easily.
Herzog controls from within his opponent's guard.
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 Brick Bronson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marian Herzog's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bronson shoots in for a takedown but Herzog shows good takedown defense.
Herzog goes for a double leg but Bronson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bronson continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Herzog gets a double leg takedown into Bronson's guard.
Herzog is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bronson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SU2#
Herzog stands up and waves to Bronson to follow him. #TD2#
Herzog shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bronson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson is looking to stand up but Herzog isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Herzog stays in close to Bronson's body and controls the position.
Herzog must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Herzog lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bronson working a defensive guard here.
Bronson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Herzog is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Herzog sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Herzog.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bronson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bronson. #TD2#
Herzog closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bronson did well to prevent Herzog getting side control.

Bronson kicks Herzog off and gets back to his feet.
Bronson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Herzog's waist but Herzog gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bronson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brick Bronson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herzog shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bronson as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Herzog keeps the fight on the outside.
Bronson wants to clinch up but Herzog keeps it at a distance.
Bronson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Herzog doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD2#
Herzog drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Bronson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Herzog defends well.
Herzog is working Bronson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SU2#
Herzog decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bronson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T4#
Bronson tries to clinch there but Herzog circles away. #TD2#
Herzog drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Bronson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Herzog controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Bronson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Herzog can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Bronson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bronson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marian Herzog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marian Herzog's cut.
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#
Bronson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Herzog avoids it really well and circles away.
Herzog doesn't manage to clinch there - Bronson circles away.
As Herzog looks to move away, Bronson throws a big counter combo but Herzog just gets out of the way.
Herzog throws a head kick that misses.
Bronson is looking to counter the offense by Herzog and move into the clinch.
Bronson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bronson or perhaps it was just good defense by Herzog, which made it look bad. #CL#
Bronson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bronson manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Bronson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Bronson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Herzog controls from within his opponent's guard.
Herzog is continuing to stall.
Bronson throws a couple of heel strikes. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Herzog controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Herzog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Herzog is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch but Herzog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bronson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bronson with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Herzog counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bronson!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brick Bronson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#SUB2#
Herzog wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bronson, who protects the arm well.
Bronson wants to get back to his feet but Herzog drags him back down.
Herzog advances nicely into full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Herzog punishing his opponent with strikes.
Herzog looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bronson wants to hold on but Herzog pushes him away.
Herzog content just to control the position here.
Bronson is looking to improve his position but Herzog isn't that keen on the idea.
Bronson regains half guard.#T4#
Herzog controlling the pace.
Bronson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bronson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Herzog really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bronson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Bronson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bronson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bronson is looking for a triangle but Herzog pushes his legs off easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marian Herzog.
I think Herzog 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marian Herzog!

Event: CFC 515
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Lenz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Yashchenko looking to control.
Lenz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lenz trying to control the position from guard on top but Yashchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lenz preventing the sweep.
Lenz postures up.
Yashchenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yashchenko slips a nice elbow through Lenz's hands, connecting with Lenz's forehead.
Yashchenko is looking to stall here but Lenz recovers full guard.
Yashchenko being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Yashchenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yashchenko scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Lenz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yashchenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lenz has momentary wrist control but Yashchenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Yashchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Lenz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yashchenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yashchenko works over Lenz with some ground and pound from guard.#T2##SUB2#
Yashchenko content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lenz has locked up a guillotine! Lenz's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Yashchenko is holding on here and Lenz must be using up a lot of energy. Yashchenko has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lenz gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Adam Lenz!

Event: CFC 513
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Penncil doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Janssens counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Janssens.
Janssens missing with knees to the body. #TD#
Janssens has picked Penncil up - he's going for a ride! Janssens dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Penncil wants to control but Janssens is keeping busy.
Penncil tries to roll over but Janssens keeps him under control.
Penncil trying to get back to full guard but Janssens takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janssens landing shots from mount.
Penncil tries to hold on but Janssens postures up.#T1#
Penncil can't escape the position.
Penncil sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penncil avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Janssens.
Janssens passes the guard and advances to mount!
Janssens is landing with some decent strikes but Penncil is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Janssens controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Janssens landing strikes from the mount.
Penncil is squirming around, avoiding Janssens's attempts to control the action.
Janssens in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Penncil is squirming around, avoiding Janssens's attempts to control the action.
Janssens sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Penncil wants to control but Janssens is having none of it.#T3#
Penncil is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Janssens has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Penncil's face.
Penncil is looking to get to half guard.
Janssens scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Janssens landing punches.
Janssens lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Janssens trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Janssens pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Penncil is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Janssens in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Janssens lands a big elbow.
A nice elbow there by Janssens.
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!
Janssens controlling the pace for now.
Penncil is looking to improve his position but Janssens isn't that keen on the idea.
Janssens in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesper Janssens dominated that round.
That's time! Janssens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Janssens shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Janssens works over Penncil with some ground and pound from guard.
Janssens throws an elbow that misses. Penncil uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Janssens's guard. Nice move by Penncil!#REVB#
Janssens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Penncil pushing down on Janssens's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Penncil not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Penncil trying to control from half guard but Janssens is working away.
Jesper Janssens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Janssens wants to control but Penncil is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penncil is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Janssens wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Penncil throwing shots but Janssens is blocking nicely.
Janssens blocking the ground and pound attempt from Penncil.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Penncil connects with a nice short shot to Janssens's temple. #SUB#
Janssens looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Penncil is working for a kimura but Janssens is defending it quite comfortably.
Penncil trying to control the action but Janssens is working from the bottom.
Janssens is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Janssens is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Penncil is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Janssens is just riding it out for now. Penncil eventually gives up the hold.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Penncil lands a nice short elbow.
Well, if Penncil is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Penncil lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Janssens avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Penncil.
Janssens is controlling Penncil's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Janssens wants to get back to full guard.
Janssens has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Penncil is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Penncil is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Penncil missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Janssens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Penncil is looking for a kimura but Janssens is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Penncil to get the leverage.
Janssens is trying to stand up here but Penncil is controlling him well.
Penncil thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Janssens wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Janssens avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Penncil.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Penncil throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Penncil is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

BJ Penncil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Penncil shoots in but no luck this time.
Janssens half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Janssens clinches up with Penncil and pushes him back against the cage.
Penncil stalling in the clinch but Janssens improves position.
Penncil is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Janssens gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Janssens pulls Penncil into guard. #SUB#
Janssens has his foot on Penncil's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Penncil works his way back into a safe position though.
Janssens trying to control the position.
Penncil landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penncil trying to control but Janssens is working from the bottom.
Janssens trying to control the position. #T1#
Penncil trying to control but Janssens is working from the bottom.
Janssens has his hands on Penncil's head, controlling the position.
Penncil sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Janssens's guard. #SUB2#
Penncil is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Janssens has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Penncil 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#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Penncil connects with a nice short shot to Janssens's temple.
Penncil thows a huge punch but Janssens dodges it nicely.
Janssens on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Janssens tries to get out of the position.
Janssens trying to control from the bottom.
Penncil wants to lay and pray for a moment but Janssens keeps working. #SUB2#
Penncil 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.
Janssens misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T3#
Penncil wants to control but Janssens is keeping him busy.
Janssens is looking to improve his position.
Penncil missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Penncil has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Penncil is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Janssens defends it well.
Penncil prevents Janssens from improving his position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Penncil throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Penncil is looking for a kimura but Janssens is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Penncil to get the leverage.
Janssens is staying active underneath Penncil, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Penncil is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Janssens tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
BJ Penncil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Penncil 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BJ Penncil!
BJ Penncil seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WFC 18: Dias vs Licht
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Nice body punch from Smith.
Herzog gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Smith punishes Herzog's body with a nice straight punch.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Dillo's Deadly Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Herzog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Herzog is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marian Herzog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Herzog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Herzog throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith thuds a left hand into Herzog's body.
Herzog throws a head kick that misses.
Herzog gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Herzog seems unphased.
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!
Smith wants to clinch.#T1#
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Herzog is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Horrible takedown attempt by Herzog or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T2#
Herzog takes one to the side of the head.
Herzog shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dylan Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marian Herzog.
Smith jabs Herzog right on the nose. Herzog blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith digs a good hook to Herzog's body.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Herzog on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Herzog avoids a punch combination nicely.
Herzog tries to counter with a clinch but Smith shakes him off and moves away.
Smith is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected. #T3#
Smith leaves Herzog with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Herzog throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Herzog off to one side.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Herzog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Herzog takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sloppy strikes from Herzog. Those never looked like landing.
Smith tries to clinch but Herzog moves away #TD2#
and Herzog counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Herzog not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #ES#
Smith has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Herzog off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
A cross from Smith lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith tries to clinch up but Herzog circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Herzog has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Herzog blocking some punches. #TD2#
Herzog pulls guard effortlessly.
Herzog throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #SU#
Smith gets to his feet - Herzog follows without any prompting.
Herzog takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Herzog throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Nice shot by Smith.
Herzog looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Herzog with a poor takedown
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Herzog looks winded!
Herzog shoots in but no luck this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Smith wants to clinch.
Herzog lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith punishes Herzog's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Smith pushes Herzog up against the cage in a clinch.
Herzog is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herzog tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Herzog manages to pull guard. #SU#
Smith gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Herzog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Herzog shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Herzog circles away. #CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Herzog turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Smith throws Herzog to one side and escapes!
Herzog throws a sloppy head kick
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith cracks Herzog with a good jab.#TD2#
Herzog looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Smith!

Smith throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Herzog is breathing heavily.
Smith wants to clinch up but Herzog keeps it at a distance.
Herzog shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dylan Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marian Herzog.#T2#
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Herzog can do to turn this around?
Herzog shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.#CL#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Herzog in a clinch.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Herzog backwards.
Smith gets through Herzog's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Herzog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herzog drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T3#
Smith pushes Herzog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Herzog breaks from the clinch.
Herzog shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Herzog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marian Herzog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Herzog's ribs.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smith enables Herzog to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Herzog wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Herzog is controlling him. #T4##ES#
Smith has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Herzog is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Herzog's elbow.
Smith lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of stalling here from Herzog.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Herzog has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC2#
Herzog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dylan Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Smith.
Dylan Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Herzog pushes him off.
Herzog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Herzog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Smith 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#
Herzog ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Herzog needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Herzog takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Herzog looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Herzog closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Herzog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Herzog shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smith cracks Herzog with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Herzog swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Herzog looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Herzog shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Herzog. Herzog circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A lazy body kick from Herzog
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab by Smith.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#Herzog is rocked!#CL#
Smith forces Herzog back against the cage and clinches.
Herzog is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Dylan Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith is working Herzog over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herzog.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Herzog is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dylan Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marian Herzog.
Herzog takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with some punches.
A short right from Smith.
Smith misses with the head strike. #T2#
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Herzog.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Herzog backwards.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith lands a big right hand that drops Herzog! The killer instinct kicks in and Smith finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dylan Smith!
After winning the bout, Dylan Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CFC 509
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Seto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Seto scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Janssens is looking to get back to his feet here but Seto is keeping cool and he's managed to take Janssens's back.
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#
Seto is persistently looking for the submission but Janssens is defending it well. #SUB#
Seto is persistently looking for the submission but Janssens is defending it well.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Seto's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Janssens tries to escape but Seto has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Seto is looking for a rear naked choke here but Janssens reverses the position brilliantly into Seto's guard!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Janssens preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB#
Janssens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Seto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Janssens has managed to get both his arms back between Seto's legs - danger averted.
Janssens's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Seto is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Janssens rolls with it to try and escape but Seto cranks on the arm and Janssens is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Junior Seto!
Junior Seto thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CFC 510
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Aebersold shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garver as he avoids it easily.
Garver feints a counter leg kick.
Aebersold shoots in for a double leg but Garver sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aebersold darts in looking for a takedown but Garver gets double underhooks and turns Aebersold into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregoire Aebersold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aebersold tries to pull guard but Garver forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Aebersold tries to pull guard but Garver forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Garver is trying to break the clinch but Aebersold is controlling him.
Garver makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Aebersold jumps guard.
Aebersold is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garver would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Garver really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aebersold. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garver won't allow Aebersold to sweep him here.
Aebersold working a defensive guard here. #T1##SUB#
Aebersold escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garver gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Garver preventing the sweep.
Aebersold keeping moving, preventing Garver from controlling successfully.
Garver is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aebersold avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aebersold avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aebersold working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aebersold manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Garver manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Aebersold not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Aebersold prevents Garver from getting back to his feet.
Aebersold stands and throws Garver's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Garver is not content to let Aebersold control the position.
Garver wants to control but Aebersold postures up.#T3#
Garver tries to buck Aebersold off but Aebersold is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aebersold is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Garver will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Garver struggling a bit here.
Garver is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Aebersold asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Aebersold is looking to take a break and control but Garver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aebersold lands some shots froms side control.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aebersold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garver keeps working.
Aebersold working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Aebersold tries for a kimura but Garver is defending well.
Aebersold advances to full mount.
Aebersold tries to control but Garver wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aebersold avoids the attempt from Garver to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregoire Aebersold 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#
Garver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aebersold moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aebersold is looking to counter the offense by Garver and move into the clinch.
Aebersold moves out of range of the body kick from Garver.
Aebersold is trying hard to land a takedown here. Garver sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Garver throws a push kick but Aebersold slaps the foot to one side.
Garver leaves Aebersold with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aebersold sets himself, and Garver steps forward looking for the clinch! Aebersold avoids it this time.
Aebersold fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregoire Aebersold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aebersold takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aebersold shoots in for a takedown but Garver shows good takedown defense.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garver, as that shot connected.
Garver fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aebersold looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Garver moves into the clinch.#T1#
Garver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aebersolds head.
Garver scores with a shot to the side of Aebersold's head.
I was talking to Aebersold's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Aebersold tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Garver lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Garver jumps guard and drags Aebersold to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Aebersold wants to control from the top but Garver keeps moving. #ES2#
Garver has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Aebersold off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Aebersold with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aebersold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aebersold has his takedown stuffed
and Garver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Aebersold has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aebersold there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gregoire Aebersold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Garver as Aebersold shoots in.
Aebersold has his takedown stuffed
and Garver counters with a nice uppercut.
Aebersold tries to clinch #TD2#
and Garver counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Aebersold is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Garver is posturing up here but Aebersold has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Garver tries to roll out but it's too tight and Garver has to tap! Slick submission there by Aebersold!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregoire Aebersold!

Event: CFC 508
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Chabazian throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Lenz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chabazian regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chabazian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Chabazian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lenz is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lenz looking for a sweep. Not yet Lenz, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabazian is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chabazian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lenz is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Chabazian forces his way into half guard.
Chabazian perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chabazian seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lenz for as long as he can get away with.
Lenz tries to get to full guard but Chabazian has control of the leg.
Chabazian is taking a breather. Lenz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Chabazian has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chabazian wants to pass to mount but Lenz is defending the position.
Chabazian is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lenz won't allow Chabazian to pass to mount.
Chabazian not doing much here.
Chabazian is looking to advance position but Lenz won't allow it. #SUB2#
Lenz looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Chabazian seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##TD2#
Lenz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Chabazian gets full guard.
Chabazian pulls Lenz in close to prevent any damage.
Chabazian wants to sweep but no luck.
Chabazian is trying to control the position but Lenz postures up.
Lenz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lenz stopping the sweep attempt from Chabazian.
Lenz looking to sit in guard and control but Chabazian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lenz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chabazian is one step ahead there.
Chabazian stays in close to Lenz's body and controls the position. #T4#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Chabazian.
Chabazian pushing down on Lenz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lenz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chabazian is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edmond Chabazian 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#
Chabazian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lenz as he avoids it easily.
Chabazian fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Lenz moves into range and clinches up with Chabazian.#BC2#
Lenz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick from Lenz lands but Chabazian takes it in his stride. #TD2#
Lenz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chabazian manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lenz is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chabazian is on top in guard. #REVR#
Chabazian looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chabazian is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chabazian controlling from the top position.
Edmond Chabazian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lenz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chabazian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chabazian slips nicely into half guard.
Lenz is trying to get back to full guard.
Chabazian works his way into full mount! #T3#
Chabazian takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lenz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chabazian content just to control the position here.
Lenz is trying desperately to improve position.
Chabazian controlling the pace for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chabazian'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lenz is wriggling around trying to escape.
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 Edmond Chabazian will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Chabazian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lenz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Edmond Chabazian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lenz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chabazian darts in looking for a takedown but Lenz gets double underhooks and turns Chabazian into the cage. #TD2#
Lenz lands a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chabazian is on top in guard. #REVR#
Chabazian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lenz being controlled here, momentarily.
Chabazian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chabazian works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chabazian slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Lenz wants to get back to his feet.
Lenz is looking to improve his position.
Lenz is trying to stand back up but Chabazian is controlling him
Lenz wants to improve his position but Chabazian is controlling well.
Lenz wants to get back to his feet.
Chabazian perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Chabazian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lenz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chabazian.
Chabazian is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chabazian wants to free his trapped foot but Lenz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chabazian stalling. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chabazian closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lenz circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Chabazian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chabazian fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Chabazian closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lenz quickly recovers to half guard.
Lenz wants to control but Chabazian is keeping busy.
Chabazian controlling the action here.
Adam Lenz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Lenz wants to get back to full guard.
Chabazian takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Further stalling from Chabazian.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Edmond Chabazian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Edmond Chabazian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Chabazian darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Edmond Chabazian.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chabazian, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Edmond Chabazian!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2022

#R1#
Herzog misses with a takedown attempt - Sillanpaa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sillanpaa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Herzog fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sillanpaa, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Herzog decides to pull guard.
Herzog 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.
Herzog on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Herzog tries to get out of the position.
Herzog keeping moving, preventing Sillanpaa from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herzog pulls Sillanpaa in close to his closed guard and prevents Sillanpaa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Herzog might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Herzog is on top in guard. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Sillanpaa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Herzog escapes and throws Sillanpaa's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Herzog is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sillanpaa's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sillanpaa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sillanpaa struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sillanpaa is trying to get back to half guard.
Herzog wants to control but Sillanpaa is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Herzog in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Herzog trying to control the action but Sillanpaa is working from the bottom.
Sillanpaa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Herzog is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sillanpaa's shoulder. That is not cool.
Herzog with the ground and pound but Sillanpaa regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB#
Herzog is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sillanpaa sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Herzog trying to control the pace.
Herzog thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Herzog wants to take a breather but Sillanpaa is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
We've been informed that Sillanpaa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sillanpaa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Herzog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Herzog lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sillanpaa circles away quickly and effectively.
Herzog shoots in but no luck this time.
Herzog fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marian Herzog. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Sillanpaa gets tackled into the cage by Herzog. Herzog maintains the clinch. #TD#
Herzog gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Sillanpaa pushes Herzog off and gets back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Herzog takes the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marian Herzog dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Herzog shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sillanpaa defends it nicely.
Herzog doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sillanpaa counters with a series of strikes. Herzog will be more careful next time no doubt.
Herzog motions for Sillanpaa to come forward. Herzog throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Herzog fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marian Herzog. 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.
Herzog blocks a low kick nicely.
Herzog shoots for a takedown but Sillanpaa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Herzog with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Sillanpaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marian Herzog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Herzog shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Sillanpaa kicks Herzog off and gets back to his feet.
Sillanpaa dodges the punch combination from Herzog.
Herzog tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sillanpaa defends well and Herzog ends up having to push Sillanpaa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sillanpaa is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Herzog ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Herzog no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T2#
Sillanpaa throwing strikes but missing.
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!
Sillanpaa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Herzog's guard.
Sillanpaa lands a couple of elbows.
Herzog is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Herzog takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Herzog tries to stand and escape but Sillanpaa is controlling the position.
Sillanpaa tries to get to full guard but Herzog has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sillanpaa is breathing heavily.#T3#
Sillanpaa wants to control but Herzog is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Herzog wants to take a breather but Sillanpaa is having none of it.
Herzog works his way into side control.
Sillanpaa is looking to get back to his feet here but Herzog is keeping cool and he's managed to take Sillanpaa's back.
Herzog looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Herzog wants to control but Sillanpaa is keeping busy.#T4#
Herzog is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Herzog gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Herzog gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Herzog apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Sillanpaa misses with a takedown attempt - Herzog sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sillanpaa misses with a takedown attempt - Herzog sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marian Herzog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sillanpaa enables Herzog to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sillanpaa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sillanpaa doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sillanpaa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Herzog engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Herzog with a nice head shot there.
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 Marian Herzog will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Herzog takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sillanpaa wants to clinch.
It looked like Herzog was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sillanpaa.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sillanpaa is defended easily by Herzog.
Herzog keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Herzog shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Herzog knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sillanpaa on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herzog is looking to advance position but Sillanpaa won't allow it.
Sillanpaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SU#
Herzog decides to stand and escape the position.
Herzog throws a series of punches but Sillanpaa avoids them all with ease.
Herzog misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Herzog cracks Sillanpaa with an open hand slap.#CL#
Herzog rushes Sillanpaa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sillanpaa tries to throw a body punch but Herzog avoids it by throwing Sillanpaa back against the cage.
Sillanpaa wants a takedown.
Sillanpaa wants to take the fight to the mat but Herzog manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Marian Herzog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jari Sillanpaa.#BC#
Herzog manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Herzog forces Sillanpaa back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Herzog has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sillanpaa regains guard immediately. #T2#
Sillanpaa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Herzog is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sillanpaa keeping moving, preventing Herzog from controlling successfully.
Herzog passes into half guard.
Herzog takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Herzog slips a nice elbow through Sillanpaa's hands, connecting with Sillanpaa's forehead.
Herzog looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Herzog'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.
Sillanpaa pushes Herzog off looking to stand but Herzog dives back in and keeps control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Herzog is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sillanpaa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Herzog. #SUB#
Herzog is working for a kimura but Sillanpaa is defending it quite comfortably. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Herzog shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Herzog was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jari Sillanpaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marian Herzog is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sillanpaa is trying to escape the position but Herzog is controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marian Herzog showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Herzog, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marian Herzog!
Jari Sillanpaa spoke after the fight, saying 'Run away, now! '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2022

#R1#
Garver tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Salad counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Garver is wriggling around but Salad manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Ground and pound from Salad.
Salad looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Salad controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garver blocking the ground and pound attempt from Salad. #T1#
Garver has hold of Salad's hands but Salad slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Salad trying to mount his opponent but Garver defends it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Salad lands a nice short elbow.
Garver trying to control from the bottom.
Salad controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garver is looking to control Salad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garver avoid being mounted?
Salad lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Garver quite badly. Garver pulls Salad in close trying to recover. Salad postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Garver on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Garver doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tater Salad!
Post fight, Tater Salad took to the microphone: 'Old Ass Tater Salad Will Get You Every Time!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2022

#R1##CL#
Lenz pushes Henry up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Henry. #BC#
Lenz breaks from the clinch.
Lenz shoots in for a takedown but Henry shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Henry shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lenz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lenz stops Henry from passing to mount.
Henry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lenz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lenz manages to get back to half guard.
Henry trying to control the action but Lenz is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lenz pushes Henry off looking to stand but Henry dives back in and keeps control.
Lenz is refusing to be controlled, as Henry sits in half guard.
Lenz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##ES#
Lenz pushes Henry off and gets back to his feet.
Lenz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#TD#
Lenz feints and as Henry raises his hands in defense, Lenz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lenz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lenz lands a decent elbow from side control.
Henry wants to control but Lenz postures up.
Lenz trying to control the position but Henry is working away. #T2##SUB#
Lenz is working to tighten his grip on Henry's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Henry has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Lenz is really squeezing tight and eventually Henry passes out! Lenz breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Adam Lenz!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2022

#R1#
Fizal connects with a solid leg kick.
Fizal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Janssens clinches up against the cage.
Janssens avoiding damage as Fizal throws knees to the body. #TD2#
Janssens drags the fight down to the ground.
Janssens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fizal is one step ahead there.
Fizal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Janssens on the ground.
Fizal trying to control the position from guard on top but Janssens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fizal wants to pass the guard but Janssens is keeping the position.
Fizal being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fizal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Janssens is keeping the position for now.
Fizal is working hard here to advance position.
Janssens striking off his back but it's not causing Fizal any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Janssens keeping moving, preventing Fizal from controlling successfully.
Fizal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fizal is keen to just control but Janssens is a slippery customer.
Janssens is trying is best to control the position here.
Fizal perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Janssens is looking to improve his position.
Fizal is looking to advance position but Janssens won't allow it.
Fizal is trying to control. Janssens wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Janssens is trying to control but can't.
Janssens is controlling Fizal's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fizal is trying to control the action in half guard but Janssens is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Fizal is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Janssens is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fizal misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Janssens counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fizal!
Fizal can't do much from the bottom here.
Janssens has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fizal is bucking up trying to escape but Janssens cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Janssens cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fizal tries to lock up and control but Janssens gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Janssens unloading with bombs!
Fizal wants to control but Janssens is having none of it.
Fizal is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Janssens takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fizal tries to reverse the position but Janssens maintains control.
Fizal is bucking up trying to escape but Janssens cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fizal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Janssens controlling the position easily from mount.
Fizal wants to control but Janssens is having none of it.
Janssens controlling the position easily from mount.
Fizal tries to hold on but Janssens pushes him away. #T4##SUB2#
Fizal defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Janssens.
Janssens with a couple of short strikes.
Fizal holds on to Janssens around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Fizal tries to hold on but Janssens pushes him away.
The referee warns Fizal that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fizal tries to hold on but Janssens postures up.
Fizal taking shots to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Janssens takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesper Janssens dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Janssens looking to score a takedown here. Fizal is defending well but Janssens drives through and ends up in Fizal's guard.
Fizal is pulling down on Janssens's head to control his posture.
Fizal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Janssens is one step ahead there.
Janssens controlling from the top position.
Fizal working a defensive guard but Janssens passes into half guard.
Janssens is thwarting Fizal's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janssens passes to full mount!
Janssens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Janssens tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
BOOM! Janssens connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T1#
Janssens takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Janssens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fizal wants to control but Janssens is having none of it.
Fizal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fizal tries to hold on but Janssens pushes him away.
Janssens controlling the pace for now.
Janssens scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fizal?
Jesper Janssens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Janssens takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Janssens lands with some strikes.
Fizal is looking to get to half guard.
Janssens sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Janssens scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The referee warns Fizal that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fizal can't escape the position.
The referee warns Fizal that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fizal is looking to get to half guard.
Janssens postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fizal looks a forlorn figure.
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!
Fizal is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Janssens working for a submission but Fizal is keeping him at bay. #T3#
Fizal is looking to get to half guard.
Janssens lands a nice shot to the head.
Janssens lands a big elbow.
Janssens controlling the position easily from mount.
Janssens is landing with some decent strikes but Fizal is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fizal wants to control but Janssens is having none of it.
Fizal is looking to improve his position but Janssens isn't that keen on the idea.
Janssens landing strikes from the mount and Fizal is in trouble! #T4#
Janssens unloading with bombs!
Fizal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Janssens lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fizal is trying desperately to improve position.
Fizal is in a horrible position here. Janssens smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Janssens controlling from mount.
Fizal is working to get back to half guard.
Janssens unloading with bombs!
Janssens with good strikes from the mount here!
Janssens controlling the position easily from mount.
Fizal tries to hold on but Janssens postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesper Janssens 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! This is the final round!#R3#
A low kick from Fizal misses #TD2#
and Janssens counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Janssens lands a nice short elbow.
Fizal trying to control from the bottom.
Janssens takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Janssens trying to control the pace.
Fizal wants to control but Janssens is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Janssens working the head and body with strikes.
Fizal is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Janssens scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fizal works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fizal trying to keep a closed guard but Janssens is proving a slippery customer.
Fizal wants to hit a sweep here but Janssens passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fizal there!
Janssens controlling his opponent. #T1#
Janssens looking to finish Fizal with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fizal!
Fizal can't escape the position.
Janssens controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Janssens swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesper Janssens!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Herzog closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vavau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Herzog manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vavau on his heels. He'll look to pass Vavau's guard now, I'm sure.
Vavau is looking to stand back up but Herzog counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Vavau. #REVR#
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.
Herzog lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Herzog lands a nice short elbow.
Herzog is controlling the pace. #SU2#
Herzog decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T1#
Herzog lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Herzog does it's job there.
Herzog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vavau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Vavau wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Herzog with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vavau counters with a straight right hand.
Vavau really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vavau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Herzog.
Herzog darts in trying to clinch
enabling Vavau to counter with a crisp jab. #T2##TD2#
Herzog gets the takedown into side control.

Vavau sneaks out the side door and pushes Herzog away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vavau blocks a head kick by Herzog.
Herzog misses with a takedown attempt
and Vavau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Herzog with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vavau counters with a nice uppercut.
Ioelu Vavau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marian Herzog.
Vavau leaves Herzog with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Vavau misses the target.#T3#
Herzog tries to clinch
enabling Vavau to counter with a crisp jab.
Herzog tries to clinch up but Vavau circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Vavau wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Herzog closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vavau quickly recovers to half guard.
Herzog slows the pace down in half guard.
Vavau is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vavau tries to kick Herzog off in order to stand up. Herzog Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T4##SU2#
Herzog decides to stand up, so the ref orders Vavau to his feet. #TD2#
Herzog shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Herzog was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Herzog is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Vavau looks calm but he's in trouble here. Herzog gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Vavau is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Herzog lets go of the hold and Vavau can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marian Herzog!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Li tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Lenz instigates a clinch.
Lenz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Li up against the cage.
Li with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Li landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Adam Lenz has been cut.
Lenz just leaning against Li, taking a breather.
Li throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lenz blocks it with crossed arms.
Li tries a knee to the head but Lenz blocks it.
Li tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Li blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Lenz breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li avoids the head kick by Lenz.
Lenz swats away the attempt to clinch by Li.
Li wants to clinch.
Zedong Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Li tries to score with a low kick but Lenz moves his leg out of the way.
Li moves in looking to clinch but Lenz pushes him off.#TD2#
Lenz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Li tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lenz is in Li's guard.
Lenz cracks Li with a solid left hand.
Lenz 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.
Let's hope that Lenz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SU2#
Lenz stands up from Li's guard - Lenz perhaps looking for a knockout.
Li throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Li tries to clinch but Lenz is having none of it.
Some bone on bone action there as Lenz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lenz unleashes a big counter combination but Li bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Lenz drives through with a takedown into Li's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T2#
Lenz postures up and lands a big shot to Li's brow.
Li can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lenz controls the pace.#SUB2#
Lenz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lenz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lenz stays in close to Li's body and controls the position.
Lenz passes Li's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice strikes from Lenz there. #T3##SU2#
Lenz stands up and beckons Li to join him on the feet.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch but Lenz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Li is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Lenz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Li has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lenz is working away from the top position though.
Lenz prevents Li from improving his position.
Li is working hard here to advance position.
Li knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lenz on the ground.#T4#
Li is trying to control but Lenz passes into side control!
Li tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lenz presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Lenz with the ground and pound from mount.
Lenz controlling his opponent.
Lenz dominating with strikes here.
Lenz scoring with strikes but Li is staying in there.
Lenz with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lenz controlling from the full mount.
Lenz landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Lenz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Lenz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Li forces Lenz back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Lenz has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Li is trying to keep an underhook but Lenz manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Li is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Lenz has latched onto it... Big trouble! Lenz pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Li is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Lenz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adam Lenz!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Janssens clinches.
Janssens can't get the takedown.
Brooks takes a knee to the side of the body.
Brooks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brooks is trying to drag Janssens to the mat but Janssens just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Janssens effectively controlling the action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Janssens.
Janssens cracks Brooks with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Janssens breaks the clinch.
A left and a right from Janssens both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Atreyu Brooks has been cut.#CL2#
Janssens gets a clinch.
Janssens is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Brooks is looking to break free of the clinch but Janssens has double underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Janssens obliges.
Janssens working Brooks over with knees to the body.
Brooks is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Janssens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Brooks closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brooks lands in his opponent's guard.
Janssens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brooks manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Janssens works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Janssens perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Janssens scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brooks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Janssens on the ground.#T2##SUB2#
Janssens wants to work for an arm triangle but Brooks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brooks looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Janssens wants to get back to his feet.
Janssens takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Janssens is trying to work for a kimura but Brooks is defending well.
Janssens prevents Brooks from improving his position.#T3#
Janssens not doing much here. #SUB2#
Janssens is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brooks is trying to get back to full guard.
Brooks throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Brooks landing rabbit punches to the side of Janssens's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Janssens moves into full mount! Brooks won't be happy about that!
Brooks gives up his back whilst trying to strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Janssens throwing damaging strikes from the back! Brooks could be in trouble here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesper Janssens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Atreyu Brooks's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Brooks has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Brooks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Janssens regains half guard, as Brooks was trying to land strikes.
Jesper Janssens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Janssens moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Janssens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brooks's guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Janssens thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Janssens advances to half guard. #T1#
Janssens working over Brooks with some ground and pound. Brooks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Janssens passes to side control.
Janssens cracks Brooks with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Brooks is being controlled here.
Janssens working away.
You can see the frustration on Brooks's face as Janssens controls the position.
Janssens works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Janssens tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Janssens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brooks is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Brooks is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC2#Brooks is rocked!
Janssens lands a decent elbow from side control.
Oh Brooks is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brooks looks to move to half guard but instead Janssens has passed into mount! Damn!
Brooks seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Janssens jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Brooks manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Janssens wants to stand but Brooks is controlling his arm.#T3#
Brooks being controlled for a moment.
Janssens landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB2#
Janssens thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Janssens wants to control but Brooks is keeping him busy. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brooks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Janssens takes a little break here. Brooks wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Brooks is not content to let Janssens control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brooks is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesper Janssens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Atreyu Brooks's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Janssens misses with a kick to the body. #TD#
Brooks looking to score a takedown here. Janssens is defending well but Brooks drives through and ends up in Janssens's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Janssens has control of Brooks's left arm, preventing Brooks from doing any damage.
Janssens wants to stand up but Brooks is controlling him.
Janssens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Janssens has control of Brooks's left arm, preventing Brooks from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Janssens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brooks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brooks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Janssens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brooks's guard. #REVB##T1#
Brooks has a closed guard, preventing Janssens from standing up.
Janssens trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Janssens pushing down on Brooks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Janssens is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Janssens is looking to take a break and control but Brooks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brooks strikes from the bottom but Janssens uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Brooks tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Janssens presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Janssens cracks Brooks with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Janssens controlling his opponent.
Janssens's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Brooks is trying to escape the mount. #SUB2#
Janssens is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Brooks to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Brooks shrugs it off.
Janssens wants to control the pace but Brooks is squirming around nicely.
Brooks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brooks tries to get out of the position.
Brooks tries to control the position but Janssens now has his back. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Janssens scores with punches to the body.
Brooks tries to escape the position.
Brooks is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Janssens scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Janssens keeps control of the position as Brooks tries to break free.
Good control from Janssens.
Atreyu Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jesper Janssens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesper Janssens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Janssens 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesper Janssens!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2022

#R1#
Garver avoids the head kick by Duncan.
Garver feinted with a counter takedown.
Garver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duncan.
Duncan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Garver clinches. #BC#
Garver manages to break the clinch.
Garver with a lazy takedown attempt
and Duncan counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Duncan is defended easily by Garver.
Garver throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Duncan's waist but Duncan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Garver off to one side. #CL#
Garver clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garver wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Garver. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Garver pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duncan misses with a double jab. #T1##TD#
Garver darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Garver prevents Duncan from improving his position.
Garver is taking a breather. Duncan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Garver trying to mount his opponent but Duncan defends it.
Garver is controlling the pace. #T2#
Duncan is staying active underneath Garver, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Duncan trying to control from the bottom.
Garver is trying to control. Duncan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Garver drives through with a takedown into guard.
Garver working some strikes from top position.#T3##SU#
Garver stands up from Duncan's guard - Garver perhaps looking for a knockout.
Garver swings for the body but Duncan moves out of range. #TD#
Garver looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Duncan wants to hit a sweep here but Garver passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Duncan there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duncan looks winded!
Garver landing strikes from the mount and Duncan is in trouble!
Garver controlling from mount.
Garver working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4#
Duncan wants to control but Garver is having none of it.
Garver has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Duncan's face. #SUB#
Garver with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SU#
Garver stands up from mount. Strange move.
Duncan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Garver dominated that round.
That's time! Garver's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Duncan.
Duncan shoots for a double leg takedown but Garver sprawls well. He's pushed Duncan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Garver clinches. #BC#
Garver manages to break the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Duncan checks a leg kick.
Duncan shoots in for a takedown but Garver shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stephen Garver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Duncan.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Garver.
Garver taking a breather here.
Duncan is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garver landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T1#
Garver controlling the position. #SUB#
Garver thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Garver tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Garver controls the position.
Garver creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SU#
Garver decides to stand back up. #TD#
Garver shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Duncan is trying to defend but Garver finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Garver seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Garver controlling the action here.#SU#
Garver postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Duncan to stand up.
Garver fails with the takedown.
Garver connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Garver clinches up with Duncan and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Garver pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Garver is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Duncan defends well.
Garver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garver pulls Duncan in close to prevent any damage.
Duncan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Garver dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Garver moves into the clinch.
Garver prevents a takedown attempt there.
Garver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Duncan.
Garver fails to pull guard.
Garver can't get the takedown.
Garver is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Duncan to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Garver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garver prevents Duncan from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Garver manages to break the clinch.
Garver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duncan can do to turn this around?
Duncan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garver tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Duncan manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Garver takes the fight into the clinch. #T1##BC#
Garver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garver slaps away a takedown attempt from Duncan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Duncan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Garver fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duncan, pushing him back against the cage.
Garver misses with an elbow over the top.#TD#
Garver manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Garver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Duncan is one step ahead there.
Garver avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Duncan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Duncan postures up.
Duncan trying to control but Garver is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Garver is looking for a triangle but Duncan pushes his legs off easily.
Garver pulls Duncan in close to prevent any damage.
Duncan wants to get up but he can't break Garver's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Garver is controlling Duncan's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Garver tries to score a power double leg takedown but Duncan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garver somewhat.
Duncan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garver as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Garver closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Duncan's guard.#SU#
Duncan is working an open guard so Garver takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Garver's jab looks to have found its range, popping Duncan under the eye.
Garver tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Duncan defends well and Garver ends up having to push Duncan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T4#
Garver keeps control of Duncan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Garver is trying to trip Duncan. He has hold of a leg but Duncan is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Garver persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Duncan is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Garver dives into side control. #REVB#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU#
Garver decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Garver clinches with his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Garver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garver with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Duncan counters by moving into the clinch.
Owen Duncan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stephen Garver is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Duncan wants a takedown but no success here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Garver showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garver has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Garver!

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