Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 4
Date: Apr 17, 2024

#R1##TD#
Mato closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mato lands in his opponent's guard.
Smash controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mato wants to control from the top but Smash keeps moving.
Smash 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Smash lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Smash is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smash slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Mato is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smash's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mato looking to control.
Smash connects with a couple of short punches.
Smash connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Smash works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smash slows the pace down in half guard.
Mato has hold of Smash's hands but Smash slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mato is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smash takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mato taking some punishment here, with Smash in his half guard. #SUB#
Mato looking for submissions off his back.
Smash sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Smash looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mato trying to control from the bottom.
Smash wants to pass to mount but Mato is defending the position.
Smash working over Mato with some ground and pound. Mato looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Smash really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mato. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smash slips a nice elbow through Mato's hands, connecting with Mato's forehead.
Smash is thwarting Mato's attempts to control the position.
Smash performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Mato trying to control from the bottom.
Smash controlling the pace.
Smash lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smash frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smash with good strikes from the mount here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
BOOM! Smash connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smash dominating with strikes here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hulk Smash dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Mato drives through and clinches with Smash against the cage. #TD#
Mato has clasped his hands together around Smash's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Smash stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Smash tries to buck Mato off but Mato is having none of it.
Smash gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Smash is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mato is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smash!
Mato wants to control the pace but Smash is squirming around nicely.
Smash tries to hold on but Mato pushes him away. #T1#
Smash is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smash is still trying to improve position.
Mato avoids the attempt from Smash to control.
Mato thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Smash tries to hold on but Mato pushes him away.
Smash bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T2#
Smash sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mato's guard.
Hulk Smash has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mato is trying to control but can't.
Smash lands with a punch from half guard.
Smash is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mato wants to control but Smash is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Smash landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smash in particular looking to stall.
Smash's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mato tries to get to full guard but Smash has control of the leg.
Smash winds up and cracks Mato with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mato is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smash's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smash's back!
Smash wants to control his opponent's hands but Mato gets his hands free. #SUB#
Mato looking for the choke but no joy.
Mato throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #T4#
Smash tries to break free.
Mato gets his hands free as Smash looks to control.
Mato missing with punches from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smash tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mato prevents Smash from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kuroda Mato dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Mato swats away the attempt to clinch by Smash.#TD2#
Smash shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smash was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mato sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Smash looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smash stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash is looking to advance position but Mato won't allow it. #T1#
Mato tries to get to full guard but Smash has control of the leg.
Smash lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smash takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mato taking some punishment here, with Smash in his half guard.
Smash controlling the pace.
Smash drops an elbow to the side of Mato's head. #SUB#
Mato actively working from the bottom here.
Smash takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Mato actively working from the bottom here.
Mato taking some punishment here, with Smash in his half guard. #T3#
Smash working the head and body with strikes.
Smash is taking a breather. Mato 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.
Let's hope that Smash 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.
Smash seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smash takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smash takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smash looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smash stalling.
Mato on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smash controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hulk Smash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smash 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hulk Smash!

Event: Ajax Friday Fight Night 5
Date: Jul 14, 2023

#R1##TD#
Frazier shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mayhew looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mayhew on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mayhew is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Frazier scores with a couple of nice shots.
Frazier is taking a breather. Mayhew 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mayhew can do anything to dispel that myth.
Frazier looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Frazier is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Frazier seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mayhew for as long as he can get away with.
Frazier takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Frazier works his foot free and advances to mount.
Frazier landing strikes from the mount.
Frazier is landing with some decent strikes but Mayhew is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Frazier with shots to the head and body - Mayhew looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mayhew takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#Mayhew is rocked!
Frazier with good strikes from the mount here!
Mayhew is still in real trouble! Can Frazier finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frazier is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Mayhew goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Frazier!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nelson Frazier!
A victorious Nelson Frazier thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Ajax Friday Fight Night 2
Date: Jun 23, 2023

#R1#
Mayhew throws a right and a left that Bhullar avoids nicely.
Bhullar thinks about countering with a head kick.
A head kick by Mayhew misses
and Bhullar counters with a three punch combo that has Mayhew backing up. Mayhew nods at Bhullar to acknowledge the strikes.
Mayhew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bhullar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mayhew.
Mayhew misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Mayhew backs away, Bhullar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick misses from Mayhew.
Bhullar blocks a head kick by Mayhew.
Bhullar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A combination from Mayhew does no damage.
It looked like Bhullar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mayhew lands a head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Martin Bhullar has been cut.
Mayhew throws a body kick, spinning off balance#KD#
and Bhullar counters with a crisp one two that drops Mayhew! Bhullar thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mayhew to his feet! Mayhew is in big trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayhew fails to land with a series of punches.
Mayhew throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Bhullar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A head kick by Mayhew misses #TD#
and Bhullar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bhullar.
Mayhew is wriggling around but Bhullar manages to pass to half guard.
Mayhew looks winded!#T1##REVB#
Bhullar controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bhullar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bhullar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bhullar controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Mayhew looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mayhew really wants to buck Bhullar off and get back to his feet.
Bhullar controlling the pace for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mayhew wants to control but Bhullar is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bhullar looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike Mayhew will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Martin Bhullar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mayhew throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Bhullar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bhullar.
Martin Bhullar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bhullar stays in close to Mayhew's body and controls the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mayhew tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bhullar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mayhew misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bhullar throws a big counter combination but Mayhew scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mayhew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Mayhew looks to move away, Bhullar throws a big counter combo but Mayhew just gets out of the way.
Mayhew swinging wildly here.
As Mayhew backs away, Bhullar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mayhew feints and then cracks Bhullar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bhullar down.
Mayhew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bhullar is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mayhew looks for the body kick but Bhullar saw that one coming.
Mayhew tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mayhew misses with a double jab.
Mayhew is breathing heavily.
Bhullar takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mike Mayhew is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayhew throws a head kick that half lands.
Mayhew misses with a head kick.
Bhullar thinks about countering with a head kick.
Martin Bhullar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mayhew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mayhew. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mayhew throws a wild body kick that Bhullar sees coming a mile off.
Bhullar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Mayhew throws a sloppy head kick and Bhullar moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bhullar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mayhew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mayhew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mayhew throws a head kick that misses #TD#
so Bhullar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mayhew wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bhullar manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
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.
Bhullar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Bhullar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mayhew for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bhullar moves into full mount! Mayhew won't be happy about that!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bhullar looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Mayhew showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Martin Bhullar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Mayhew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Mayhew looks to move away, Bhullar throws a big counter combo but Mayhew just gets out of the way.
Mayhew swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Bhullar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mayhew's guard.
Bhullar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bhullar pushes down on Mayhew's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mayhew takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhullar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mayhew throws a sloppy head kick and Bhullar moves out of range easily.
Bhullar feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mayhew tries a head kick but it misses.
Bhullar is looking for a counter combo.
Mayhew misses with a leg kick.
Bhullar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Mayhew looks to move away, Bhullar throws a big counter combo but Mayhew just gets out of the way.
Mayhew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bhullar swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayhew.
Mayhew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mayhew misses with a leg kick.
Mayhew throws a low kick, looking for Bhullar's leg but Bhullar calmly moves out of range.
Mayhew throws a head kick that misses.
Mayhew misses with a head kick.
Bhullar half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
Bhullar blocks a head kick by Mayhew.
As Mayhew backs away, Bhullar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bhullar avoids the head kick by Mayhew.
Bhullar throws a quick counter head kick but Mayhew was just out of range.
Mayhew misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bhullar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mayhew motions for Bhullar to come forward. Mayhew throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mayhew misses with the combination.
Mayhew tries a head kick but it misses.
Mayhew throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bhullar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bhullar sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Mike Mayhew 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!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Mayhew.
I've got Mayhew winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Mayhew!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2023

#R1#
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Johnson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Daniel Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Johnson looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target. #T1#
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cj Johnson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.#T2##TD#
Johnson gets caught napping as Johnson dives in and scores a takedown. Johnson manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnson dives on top into guard.#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson looking to control.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU2#
Johnson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU2#
Johnson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson , before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson walks into a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Johnson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Johnson drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson .
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target. #CL2#
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnson was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Johnson has his feet on Johnson 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Johnson scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Johnson clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson . #TD2#
Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Johnson 's guard.

Johnson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Johnson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Johnson is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cj Johnson . That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch. #BC2#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Johnson forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3##CL2#
Johnson forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson slowing the pace effectively.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Johnson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Johnson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4#
Johnson tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Johnson .
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Johnson scores with a takedown into Johnson 's guard.

Johnson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Daniel Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A cross from Johnson lands.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Johnson slips a straight right by Johnson.#CL#
Johnson pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson slips under a jab from Johnson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson 's hands.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.#T1#
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson .
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Johnson is now in Johnson's guard.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The strikes coming from Johnson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Johnson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Johnson asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3##SU#
Johnson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cj Johnson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range. #CL#
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4#
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Johnson 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson , pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daniel Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD#
Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnson was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cj Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Johnson wriggles free and stands up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daniel Johnson.
I've got Johnson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Johnson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2023

#R1#
Williams moves out of range as Ash strikes.
Williams throws out a counter right but Ash avoids it with no problem.
Chochokpi Ash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Ash.
Williams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ash connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Williams scrambles back to his feet.
Ash lands a nice hook to Williams's body. Williams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams with the counter takedown but Ash avoids it easily.
Ash staying out of range there.
Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Williams will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Williams drops his hands momentarily and Ash takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ash throws a shot to the body.
Williams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ash misses the jab.
Ash lands a head shot.
Ash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big left from Ash misses. #T1#
Ash throws a good cross that connects.
Chochokpi Ash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ash throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
so Williams counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Williams lands a couple of digs.#SU2#
Williams gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ash with a body shot.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Ash.
Ash misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Williams counters with a shoot takedown. Ash fights it but they end up in guard.
Williams preventing the sweep.
Williams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Williams is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Williams advances position into side control!
Williams lands a nice forearm strike.
Ash looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ash knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Williams on the ground.#T2#
Ash takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Williams in side control lands a decent elbow.
Williams tries to move to mount but Ash blocks the move with his legs.
Williams is chipping away with strikes. #ROC2#Ash is rocked!#SUB2#
Williams has an Americana. Ash didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Williams is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Williams hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jay Williams!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Jofre gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jofre is trying to drag Legend to the mat but Legend just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Legend breaks the clinch.
Legend throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Legend throws a head kick but Jofre moves out of range. #CL#
Legend drives through and clinches with Jofre against the cage.
Legend really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jofre slows down the pace here. #BC#
Legend pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Legend darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jofre preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T1#
Jofre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jofre keeping control of the position.
It looks like Legend is going to stand back up.
Jofre is refusing to be controlled, as Legend sits in half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jofre makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jofre.
Legend wants to control from the top but Jofre keeps moving.
Jofre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jofre is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Jofre controlling the pace. #T3#
Jofre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Jofre is looking for a kimura but Legend is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jofre to get the leverage.
Jofre throwing shots but Legend is blocking nicely.
Jofre content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Legend definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jofre's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Jofre is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Legend doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jofre. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jofre wants to free his trapped foot but Legend is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Jofre rushes Legend and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jofre tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jofre tries to break free but Legend pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Acelino Jofre will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jofre shoots for a double leg takedown but Legend sprawls well. He's pushed Jofre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Jofre closes the distance and clinches.
Jofre can't break the clinch.
Jofre fails to pull guard.
Jofre jumps guard but Legend stands there with Jofre around his waist. Jofre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Luke Legend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Acelino Jofre.
Jofre has Legend pressed against the cage, preventing Legend from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jofre pushes Legend back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Legend manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jofre avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Legend shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Legend was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Jofre explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1#
Legend tries to clinch there but Jofre circles away.
Legend throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jofre.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jofre or perhaps it was just good defense by Legend, which made it look bad.
Luke Legend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legend misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jofre unleashes a big counter combination but Legend bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Acelino Jofre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Legend moves in looking to clinch but Jofre pushes him off.
Jofre tries to counter with a clinch but Legend shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Legend has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Jofre pulls guard. #SUB2#
Jofre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Legend wanted to stand there but Jofre had control of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jofre holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Jofre striking off his back but it's not causing Legend any problems.
Jofre has control of Legend's left arm, preventing Legend from doing any damage.
Let's hope that Jofre 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Legend tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Jofre misses with the combination.
Jofre connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jofre is defended easily by Legend.
Legend cracks Jofre with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Jofre closes the distance and clinches.
Jofre has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Legend is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Legend breaks the clinch. #T4##CL2#
Jofre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Legend, pushing him back against the cage.
Jofre tries to land a knee to the head but Legend blocks with his arms.
Jofre jumps guard but Legend turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Legend is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Legend tries to break the clinch but Jofre is controlling the position.
Legend prevents the takedown attempt.
Jofre wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Legend wants to get back to striking at distance but Jofre won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legend gets underhooks to prevent Jofre's takedown attempt.
Jofre tries to circle away but Legend has him pinned against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Acelino Jofre will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Legend tries to clinch up but Jofre circles away and keeps his distance.
Legend circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Jofre drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Legend follows Jofre to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Legend!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Kota throws a sloppy head kick and Mato moves out of range easily.
Mato is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Kota forces Mato back against the cage and clinches.
Kota with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mato stalling. #TD2#
Mato has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kota regains guard immediately.
Mato controlling from the top position.
Mato postures up in Kota's guard and throws a big left but Kota blocks it.
Kota is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Mato gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ibushi Kota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kota gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kota looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Mato has clasped his hands together around Kota's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Kota's face as Mato controls the position.
Let's hope that Mato 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.#T1##SUB2#
Mato goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kota rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mato's guard! Nice work there by Kota! #SUB2#
Mato working for a triangle but Kota defends it easily. #SUB2#
Mato looking for a guillotine here but Kota defends easily.
Kota preventing the sweep. #T2#
Mato keeping moving, preventing Kota from controlling successfully.
Kota has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mato is proving hard to escape from.
Kota throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mato works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kota won't allow Mato to sweep him here.
Kota trying to control the position from guard on top but Mato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kota definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mato looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mato's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Kota trying to control the position from guard on top but Mato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kota throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Kota drives through and clinches with Mato against the cage. #TD#
Kota manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mato showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kota tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mato is stalling in the full guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Mato.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kota looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mato is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ibushi Kota dominated that 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.#R2##TD2#
Mato closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kota's guard.
Mato is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kota utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mato sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mato throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mato's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Kota takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Mato gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mato's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Mato in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kota avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mato drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mato jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kota being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Kota has managed to clinch. #T3#
Mato is working for takedown but Kota is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mato drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kota pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD2#
Mato closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kota stops Mato from passing to mount.
Mato controlling the position. #T4#
Mato working away.#SUB2#
Mato tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mato has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mato tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mato tries to move to full mount but Kota actually manages to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mato is looking to advance position but Kota won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryuji Mato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Kota closes the distance and clinches.
Kota prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mato tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kota just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mato goes for a takedown attempt but Kota pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ibushi Kota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryuji Mato.
Mato avoids the head kick by Kota.
Kota throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Kota gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Mato manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Kota moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mato wants to take the fight to the mat but Kota manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mato can't find room to land a body shot as Kota controls the action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Mato wants the takedown. Kota is fighting it off but Mato persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kota's guard against the cage.
Kota wants to stand and escape but Mato is having none of it. #T1##SU2#
Mato gets to his feet. Kota looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Kota has closed the distance and engaged Mato in a clinch.
Mato just leaning against Kota, taking a breather.
Kota missing with knees to the body. #TD2#
Mato decides to pull guard.
Mato looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kota is one step ahead there.
Kota trying to control but Mato is working from the bottom.
Kota has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mato is proving hard to escape from.
Mato wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Kota would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mato wants to sweep but no luck.
Kota passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mato is looking for a sweep.
Ryuji Mato has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mato is trying to work for a sweep but Kota has mounted him!
Mato wants to hold on but Kota pushes him away.
Mato is squirming around, avoiding Kota's attempts to control the action.
Kota controlling the position easily from mount. #SU#
Kota get's back to his feet.#T3##CL#
Kota closes the distance and pushes Mato back into the cage.
Kota prevents the takedown attempt. #TD2#
Mato tightens his grip and picks Kota up, before dumping him to the ground. Kota manages to land in guard.

Kota manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kota tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Kota misses
and Mato counters with a series of strikes. Kota will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Mato gets tackled into the cage by Kota. Kota maintains the clinch.
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!
Kota with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mato drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kota pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Kota wants to get back to striking at distance but Mato won't allow it.
Mato is working for takedown but Kota is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Kota breaks the clinch. #CL#
Kota clinches up with Mato and pushes him back against the cage.
Kota stops a takedown attempt from Mato.
Mato can't get the takedown. #TD#
Kota has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mato uses from the top position.
Mato must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kota tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mato prevents Kota from getting back to his feet.
Mato postures up in Kota's guard and throws a big left but Kota blocks it.
Mato controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ibushi Kota showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kota has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: KIFC 88-
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1##TD#
Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nakamura did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.
Johnson is nestled in close to Nakamura, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson is controlling the pace.
Nakamura is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nakamura avoid being mounted?
Nakamura is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Nakamura's head.
Johnson is nestled in close to Nakamura, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nakamura trying to control but Johnson postures up. #SUB2#
Nakamura actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Nakamura is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson working Nakamura over with strikes.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Johnson blocks the strikes from Nakamura.
Nakamura looks winded!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Nakamura's temple.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson is trying to control. Nakamura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing that Johnson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nakamura on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Nakamura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson working over Nakamura with some ground and pound. Nakamura looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson working over Nakamura with some ground and pound. Nakamura looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson working Nakamura over with strikes.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnson controlling the action here.
Johnson working over Nakamura with some ground and pound. Nakamura looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nakamura on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nakamura taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Nakamura's hands, connecting with Nakamura's forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson is nestled in close to Nakamura, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Nakamura's hands, connecting with Nakamura's forehead.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Nakamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nakamura with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Nakamura is working away.
Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson is nestled in close to Nakamura, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Nakamura regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson distracts Nakamura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson stands up over Nakamura, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nakamura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Nakamura's brow.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakamura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Johnson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nakamura tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Johnson is in Nakamura's guard.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Damien Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakamura can do to turn this around?
Nakamura is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Johnson 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.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nakamura's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson content to stall in guard here.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.#T1#
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Nakamura is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Nakamura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Nakamura tries to strike from the bottom.
Johnson cracks Nakamura with a solid left hand.
Nakamura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Nakamura being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Nakamura striking off his back but it's not causing Johnson any problems.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nakamura is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Nakamura's brow.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nakamura's head.
Johnson stands up over Nakamura, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nakamura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Nakamura's legs - danger averted.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nakamura's head.
Johnson distracts Nakamura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Nakamura trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson advances position into side control!
Johnson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Johnson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Check out the look on Johnson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Johnson advances nicely into full mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson with shots to the head and body - Nakamura looks very uncomfortable down there.
Johnson dominating with strikes here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Johnson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nakamura lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnson takes a swing at Nakamura's ribcage but misses.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Nakamura's shoulder, as Nakamura tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
Nakamura being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Nakamura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Nakamura controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nakamura being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnson is working Nakamura over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Johnson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nakamura is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Johnson stands and throws Nakamura's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Johnson cracks Nakamura with a big elbow.
Johnson works to advance to full mount. Nakamura defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Johnson looking to control but Nakamura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Johnson cracks Nakamura with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T3#
Johnson dominating with strikes here.
Johnson content just to control the position here.
Nakamura wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson with shots to the head and body - Nakamura looks very uncomfortable down there.
Johnson lands a couple of good shots and Nakamura has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Johnson lands a shot to the head.
Good control from Johnson.
Johnson lands strikes to the head.
Good control from Johnson.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Johnson gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #T4#
The referee is taking a good look at Nakamura as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Johnson!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Nakamura grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Nakamura covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Nakamura prevents Johnson from getting a body triangle.
Ren Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson scores with strikes from the back.
Johnson lands punches and elbows.
Johnson lands punches and elbows.
Johnson lands with a hammerfist to the side of Nakamura's head.
Johnson lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Nakamura.
Johnson scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Damien Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:24
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:24

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2023

#R1#
Akbar Ii avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akbar Ii is out of range and Williams settles back down.
Akbar Ii lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Akbar Ii moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
Akbar Ii wants to clinch but Williams slips to the side#TD#
and Williams counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Williams is thwarting Akbar Ii's attempts to control the position.
Akbar Ii is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Williams scores with a couple of nice shots.
Williams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams lands with a punch from half guard.
Williams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Williams is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Williams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Akbar Ii knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Akbar Ii tries to kick Williams off but Williams keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Williams lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Williams 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. #SUB#
Williams seems to be looking for submissions.
Akbar Ii has hold of Williams's hands but Williams slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Akbar Ii taking some punishment here, with Williams in his half guard.
Williams is thwarting Akbar Ii's attempts to control the position.
Williams 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.#T2#
Williams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Akbar Ii trying to control from the bottom.
Williams drops an elbow to the side of Akbar Ii's head.
Williams thows a huge punch but Akbar Ii dodges it nicely.
Williams is nestled in close to Akbar Ii, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akbar Ii is refusing to be controlled, as Williams sits in half guard.
Akbar Ii is trying to control but can't.
Williams looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Akbar Ii with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Williams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Williams is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Williams scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Akbar Ii is staying active underneath Williams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Williams is thwarting Akbar Ii's attempts to control the position.
Akbar Ii is looking to escape.
Williams wants to take a breather but Akbar Ii is having none of it.
Akbar Ii trying to hold on to Williams's head to control him but Williams postures up.
Akbar Ii looks winded!
Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Akbar Ii's head. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Williams winds up and cracks Akbar Ii with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akbar Ii keeps working.
We've been informed that Akbar Ii has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Akbar Ii is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
Akbar Ii wants to control but Williams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Williams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Williams is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Akbar Ii! #SUB#
Williams goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Akbar Ii turns into him and now he's in Williams's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akbar Ii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Williams dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Akbar Ii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Akbar Ii tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Williams counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Williams.
Williams works over Akbar Ii with some ground and pound from guard.
Williams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jay Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Williams drops back looking for a leg! Akbar Ii is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Akbar Ii manages to kick Williams off! Williams jumps back into Akbar Ii's guard.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Akbar Ii is retaining full guard. #T1#
Akbar Ii throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akbar Ii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Akbar Ii working a defensive guard here.
Williams forces his way into half guard.
Williams slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Williams is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Akbar Ii blocking the ground and pound attempt from Williams. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Williams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Akbar Ii has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Akbar Ii wants to improve his position but Williams is controlling well.
Williams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Akbar Ii moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akbar Ii can do to turn this around?
Williams is in close to Akbar Ii's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Williams is working Akbar Ii over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Akbar Ii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there.
Akbar Ii controlling the position.#T3#
Williams advances position into side control!#SUB#
Williams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Akbar Ii wants to control but Williams postures up.#SUB#
Williams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Akbar Ii is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Akbar Ii is still trying to improve position.
Akbar Ii wants to get back to his feet.
Akbar Ii manages to get back to half guard.
Akbar Ii wants to get back to his feet.
Williams thows a huge punch but Akbar Ii dodges it nicely.
Akbar Ii regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams is in close to Akbar Ii's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Williams connects with a couple of short punches.
Williams lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Williams dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Akbar Ii.
Akbar Ii tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Akbar Ii takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akbar Ii tries to clinch but Williams moves away #TD#
and Williams decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Akbar Ii's guard.
Williams passes Akbar Ii's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Akbar Ii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Akbar Ii avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williams. #T1#
Akbar Ii trying to control but Williams postures up.
Williams not doing much here.
Williams prevents Akbar Ii from improving his position.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Williams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Akbar Ii is just riding it out for now. Williams eventually gives up the hold.
Akbar Ii is refusing to be controlled, as Williams sits in half guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Akbar Ii strikes from the bottom but Williams uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Akbar Ii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Akbar Ii wants to control but Williams postures up.
Akbar Ii has one of Williams's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Akbar Ii is looking to reverse the position.#T3##SUB#
Williams wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Akbar Ii, who protects the arm well.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akbar Ii keeps working. #SUB#
Williams swings around for an armbar but Akbar Ii sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Williams's guard.#SUB#
Williams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akbar Ii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akbar Ii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Akbar Ii wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving. #SUB#
Williams throws his legs up looking for a submission but Akbar Ii uses it to pass to side control. #T4#
Williams is not content to let Akbar Ii control the position.
Williams trying to remain calm as Akbar Ii controls from the top position.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jay Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU2#
Akbar Ii decides to stand back up. Akbar Ii steps back and let's Williams get back to his feet.#CL2#
Akbar Ii clinches up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akbar Ii is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Williams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mohammed Akbar Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akbar Ii throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Williams blocks it with crossed arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Williams, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Williams!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2023

#R1##CL#
Kota closes the distance and clinches.
Mato is trying to drag Kota to the mat but Kota just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mato blocks the elbow strike. #TD2#
Mato manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mato wants to sweep here but Kota controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Mato is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kota defends well.
Mato wants to sweep here but Kota controlling him for the moment.
Kota looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mato holds on and takes a little breather.
Kota is looking to stand up but Mato won't let him. #T1#
Mato looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kota is one step ahead there.
Kota trying to control but Mato is working from the bottom.
Mato seems keen to control Kota's posture.
Kota trying to control but Mato is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kota won't allow Mato to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Kota clinches.
Mato is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kota gets underhooks to prevent Mato's takedown attempt.
Mato goes for a takedown attempt but Kota pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ibushi Kota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryuji Mato.#CL#
Kota clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Kota with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #TD2#
Mato lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mato is thwarting Kota's attempts to control the position.
Mato is pressing down on Kota's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kota is holding on for now.
Mato looks winded!
Mato working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kota's thigh. Kota counters though and makes it back to full guard. #ES#
Kota has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mato is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3#
Kota misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mato looking for a takedown.
Mato is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kota is keeping busy.
Kota is trying to break the clinch but Mato is controlling him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kota scores with a knee to the head.
Kota looking to stall. #BC#
Kota breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kota clinches.
Kota is looking to control Mato's arms but Mato gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kota has his back to the cage.
Mato tries to throw a body punch but Kota avoids it by throwing Mato back against the cage.
Kota doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mato has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kota is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kota throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Mato tries to score a body lock takedown but Kota shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kota trying to stall but Mato improves his position.
Mato has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kota seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mato can turn it around.
Kota scores with a knee to the head. #TD#
Kota ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kota no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kota is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mato is controlling him.
Mato won't allow Kota to sweep him here.
Mato controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ibushi Kota dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Kota moves into the clinch successfully.
Kota scores with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kota taking a breather.
Kota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mato goes for a takedown attempt but Kota pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mato avoids the body shot from Kota.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kota clinches with his opponent.
Mato is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Kota jumps guard and drags Mato to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kota keeping moving, preventing Mato from controlling successfully.
Mato controlling from the top position. #T1##SUB#
Kota is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mato is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mato throws an elbow that misses. Kota uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mato's guard. Nice move by Kota!#REVR#
We've been hearing that Kota has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Kota trying to control but Mato is working from the bottom.
Kota has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mato is proving hard to escape from.
Mato wants to sweep here but Kota controlling him for the moment.
Ibushi Kota overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kota is pushing down on Mato's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mato is fighting to maintain full guard but Kota has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mato moves into full guard.
Mato is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Kota would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mato is looking to sweep but instead, Kota has passed into half guard.
Mato preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kota is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mato can do to turn this around?
Mato is refusing to be controlled, as Kota sits in half guard.
Mato wants to improve his position but Kota is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mato looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mato wants to improve his position but Kota is controlling well.
Kota wants to stand up but Mato is controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mato wants to improve his position but Kota is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mato is refusing to be controlled, as Kota sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Kota moves into range and clinches up with Mato.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ibushi Kota dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Kota moves into the clinch.
Mato is struggling to control the position.#TD2#
Mato gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Kota has one foot on Mato's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL#
Kota has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kota wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kota misses with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kota.
Mato has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kota after a bit of a struggle.
Kota scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kota tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kota is trying to break free.
Mato is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kota gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kota lands an elbow that stopped Mato in his tracks for a moment.
Kota is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mato is keeping busy.#T1#
Kota wants to stall. #TD#
Kota jumps guard and drags Mato to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU2#
Mato stands and steps away. Kota gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Kota instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for Mato to work. #TD2#
Mato successfully pulls guard.
Mato tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES2#
Mato has his feet on Kota's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Mato manages to break the clinch. #T2##CL#
Kota moves into range and clinches up with Mato.
Kota lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Mato has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kota is trying to keep an underhook but Mato manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Mato seems to be working for a kimura but Kota defends the submission attempt.
Kota is looking to control Mato's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kota avoid being mounted?
Mato wants to pass the guard but Kota is defending well.
Mato trying to control the action but Kota is working from the bottom.
Mato throws a strike but Kota avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T3#
Mato is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #ES#
Kota has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mato off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL#
Kota forces Mato back against the cage and clinches.
Kota trying to land knees to the body.
Ibushi Kota has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Mato has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kota regains guard immediately.
Mato must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mato trying to control the position from guard on top but Kota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kota looking to control. #T4#
Mato content to stall in guard here. #ES#
Kota has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mato is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ibushi Kota is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kota misses with some punches.
Kota tries to land a knee to the head but Mato blocks with his arms.
Mato drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ryuji Mato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ibushi Kota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryuji Mato.
Mato drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kota gets the underhooks and prevents it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ibushi Kota showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kota 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2023

#R1#
Cabbage lands a nice leg kick that just misses Legend's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Legend moves into the clinch.
Legend jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cabbage walks away with a smile on his face. Legend gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Legend throws a head kick that misses.
Cabbage stuffs the takedown attempt from Legend. Legend gets slowly back to his feet.
Cabbage tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Legend scores with a decent looking hook.
Cabbage blocks a head kick by Legend.
Cabbage misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Legend closes the distance and pushes Cabbage back into the cage.#BC#
Cabbage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Legend throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Legend closes the distance and pushes Cabbage back into the cage.#TD#
Cabbage gets control of Legend's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cabbage will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
Legend got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cabbage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Legend has managed to get both his arms back between Cabbage's legs - danger averted.
Cabbage is controlling Legend's posture.
Legend must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Legend wants to get up but he can't break Cabbage's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cabbage keeping moving, preventing Legend from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cabbage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Legend is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cabbage is on top in guard. #REVR#
Cabbage wants to pass the guard but Legend is keeping the position.
Legend looks winded!#SUB#
Cabbage drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Legend dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Cabbage is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Legend has his hands clasped together but Cabbage extends and breaks Legend's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Cabbage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Total Cabbage!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2023

#R1#
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Carter circles away.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carter avoids it really well and circles away.
As Johnson looks to move away, Carter throws a big counter combo but Johnson just gets out of the way.
Carter misses with a low kick.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carter defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Carter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Carter shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard.
Carter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Johnson is trying to hold Carter in close to prevent damage but Carter has managed to pass into half guard.
Johnson has hold of Carter's hands but Carter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Carter with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Carter is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carter.
Carter slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Carter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Carter is controlling him well.
Carter throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson looks winded!
Carter keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Carter seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Johnson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Yondar Carter!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
Santos closes the distance but Williams moves to the side #TD2#
and Williams decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Santos's guard.
Williams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
Santos being controlled here, momentarily.
Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Williams landing some decent shots from guard.
Williams won't allow Santos to sweep him here.
Williams seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Williams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.
Williams postures up. #SUB#
Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Williams pushing down on Santos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Williams works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos tries to hold on but Williams postures up.
Santos is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T2#
Williams breaks from Santos's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Santos is squirming around, avoiding Williams's attempts to control the action.
Santos slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Williams working Santos over with strikes.
Williams drops an elbow to the side of Santos's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Williams trying to mount his opponent but Santos defends it.
Santos tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
Williams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Williams trying to pass the guard but Santos defending well.
Santos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Williams.
Williams takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Santos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Williams wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Williams looks winded!#SUB#
Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Santos trying to control the position.
Williams pushing down on Santos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Williams seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Santos has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Williams. Oh but Santos has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Williams goes limp - he's gone! Santos jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Francisco Santos!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Nakamura is trying hard to land a takedown here. Balgav sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakamura gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Balgav counters with a three punch combo that has Nakamura backing up. Nakamura nods at Balgav to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Nakamura moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Balgav has picked Nakamura up - he's going for a ride! Balgav dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nakamura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Balgav trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Balgav postures up and lands a big shot to Nakamura's brow.
Balgav won't allow Nakamura to sweep him here.
Nakamura trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nakamura trying to keep a closed guard but Balgav is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Nakamura is looking for a triangle but Balgav pushes his legs off easily.
Balgav slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Balgav definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nakamura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Balgav is one step ahead there.
Balgav connects with a couple of short punches.
Balgav 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Balgav trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balgav not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nakamura will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SUB2#
Nakamura is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Nakamura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nakamura looks winded!
Balgav content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Balgav's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Balgav has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nakamura controls Balgav momentarily but Balgav frees himself. #T3##SUB2#
Nakamura is looking for a triangle but Balgav pushes his legs off easily.
Nakamura trying to strike off his back.
Balgav scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Balgav pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakamura is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nakamura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Balgav controls the pace.
Balgav connects with a couple of short punches.
Balgav stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakamura swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Balgav sitting in guard here, content to control.
Balgav knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nakamura on the ground.
Nakamura controls Balgav momentarily but Balgav frees himself.
Nakamura tries to strike from the bottom.
Balgav is in close to Nakamura's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Balgav is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nakamura is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Balgav counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Borscht Balgav dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nakamura doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Balgav to counter with a crisp jab.
Nakamura with a lazy takedown attempt
and Balgav counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nakamura misses with a takedown attempt - Balgav sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Borscht Balgav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ren Nakamura.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura misses with a takedown attempt
and Balgav connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Ren Nakamura has been cut.
Nakamura fails with the takedown#KD#
and Balgav counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nakamura! Balgav lets Nakamura back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Nakamura fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Balgav appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Nakamura or perhaps it was just good defense by Balgav, which made it look bad.
Nakamura tries for a takedown but Balgav circles away easily
and Balgav counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nakamura looks to clinch
and Balgav counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Nakamura has his takedown stuffed
and Balgav counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Nakamura has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Borscht Balgav!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Lebedev dives in and scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Lebedev stops Johnson from standing up.
Johnson is wriggling around but Lebedev manages to pass to half guard.
Well, if Lebedev 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.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lebedev. 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.
Johnson won't allow Lebedev to pass to mount.
Lebedev is taking a breather. Johnson 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.#T1#
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Lebedev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Johnson to regain full guard.
Lebedev is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Lebedev wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SU#
Lebedev stands up and waves to Johnson to follow him. #CL#
Lebedev has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Lebedev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage.#BC#
Lebedev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lebedev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.#CL#
Lebedev forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Lebedev tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lebedev was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.#T3#
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lebedevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lebedev is breathing heavily.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Lebedev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kostya Lebedev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Lebedev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD2#
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lebedev looking to control.
Lebedev looking for a sweep. Not yet Lebedev, not yet.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lebedev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lebedev pulls Johnson in to control the position. #T4#
Johnson wants to control from the top but Lebedev keeps moving.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Johnson gets to his feet - Lebedev follows without any prompting.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lebedev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lebedev blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Lebedev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lebedev tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Johnson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Lebedev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Lebedev throws a head kick that half lands.
Lebedev misses with a double jab.
As Lebedev backs off Johnson throws a huge counter combo but Lebedev manages to avoid it all.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lebedev momentarily. #ROC2#Lebedev is rocked!
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Lebedev circles away.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lebedev takes a body punch but keeps moving. #KD2#
Johnson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lebedev sprawling to the canvas! Lebedev rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Johnson finish him?!
Oh Lebedev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kostya Lebedev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Johnson closes the distance looking for a takedown. Johnson picks Lebedev up and slams him brutally to the floor. Lebedev is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Daniel Johnson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Young looks to throw the jab but Mato is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Mato.
Mato is looking for the big counter here.
Mato goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Young throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mato with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Young counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Young bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Mato! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#Mato is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mato pulls Young in close to prevent any damage.
Mato is still in real trouble! Can Young finish him?
Young has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Mato seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Mato looking for a guillotine here but Young defends easily.
Mato lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mato controls from within his opponent's guard.
Young is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mato is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
It looks like Mato might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Young controls Mato momentarily but Mato frees himself.
Mato is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mato chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Mato controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Young throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Young misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Mato counters by moving into the clinch.
Mato has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Young avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mato dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mato can't get the takedown.
Stan Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryuji Mato.#TD#
Young has hold of one of Mato's legs. Mato is fighting the takedown attempt but Young gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Mato manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T4#
Young prevents the takedown attempt. #TD2#
Mato jumps guard.
Mato looks winded!
Mato thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mato seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Young wants to control from the top but Mato keeps moving.
Mato seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mato is on top in guard. #REVB#
Mato stopping the sweep attempt from Young.
Mato looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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 Stan Young will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Mato closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Young's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mato sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mato is continuing to stall.
Ryuji Mato has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Young trying to control the position.
Mato showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Young working for a triangle but Mato defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mato's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A head kick from Mato lands but Young takes it in his stride.
Young showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mato. #CL2#
Mato darts in and clinches Young up against the cage.#T3##TD#
Young wants the takedown. Mato is fighting it off but Young persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mato's guard against the cage.

Mato has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Young has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Young jumps guard and drags Mato to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mato is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4##SUB#
Young is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mato is aware though and is defending well.
Mato controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mato shoots in but Young avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Mato has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryuji Mato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Mato pushes Young up against the cage in a clinch.
Mato is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Young pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mato taking a breather.
Mato is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Young pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Young jumps guard and drags Mato to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mato's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Mato stands and steps away. Young gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young throws a lazy right hand but Mato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Mato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mato tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mato staying out of range there.
Mato is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Mato instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Mato gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mato in particular looking to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mato works his way into full mount! #T2#
Mato takes Young's back.
Young is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mato. #SUB2#
Young showing good submission defense here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Mato is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Young is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryuji Mato!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2023

#R1#
Legend throws a head kick but Porter moves out of range.
Legend pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Porter seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Legend closes this distance looking for a takedown but Porter circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Porter misses its target.
Porter catches Legend with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Porter stalks Legend and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Legend's face. Legend staggers backwards, shaken.
Porter misses with a body shot.
Porter moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLegend.
Legend looks to clinch
enabling Porter to counter with a crisp jab.
Luke Legend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Porter lands a body shot.
Legend throws a head kick but Porter moves out of range.
Legend throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Legend.
Porter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Porter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Legend's head.
Porter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Legend is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Legend darts in trying to clinch
and Porter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Porter lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Porter.#T1#
Legend throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Legend closes the distance but Porter moves to the side
and Porter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Porter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Legend looks for a takedown but Porter sprawls well.
George Porter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Legend.
Legend looks winded!
Porter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Porter connects with a looping right hand.
Porter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
George Porter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Porter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice body punch from Porter.
Porter stuns Legend with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Legend looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Legend takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Legend throws the left hand but Porter avoids the punch easily.
Porter works Legend's body with a nice hook.
Porter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Legend moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Porter with a jab.
Porter lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Porter digs a good hook to Legend's body.
Porter jabs at Legend's body.
Porter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Legend looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Legend throws a sloppy head kick and Porter moves out of range easily.
Legend doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Porter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A lazy left from Porter finds it's target.
Porter scores with a shot to the body.
Jab by Porter.
Legend drops his hands momentarily and Porter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Porter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Legend has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Porter finds it's way round the side to connect with Legend's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Porter.
Porter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Legend. Legend circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Porter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Legend at a distance.
Porter works Legend's body with a nice hook.
Porter scores with a body shot. #T3#
Porter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Legend.
Porter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Porter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
No joy there for Porter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Porter misses with a wild body shot.
Porter scores with a punch to the head.
Porter connects with a body shot.
Legend drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Porter scores with a jab to the body.
Legend has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Porter lands a jab to the head.
Porter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Legend on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Porter scores with a jab to the head.
Porter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Porter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Porter is looking to wear down Legend with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Porter lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Good exchange - Porter coming out on top.
Porter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Porter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Legend doesn't seem bothered though.
Porter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Porter throws a series of punches but Legend avoids them all with ease.
Porter lands a nice hook to Legend's body. Legend takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Legend on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Porter.
Legend takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Porter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Porter lands a head shot.
Porter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Legend stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Porter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Porter jabs Legend to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Legend takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Porter is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Porter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Legend is trying desperately to land a takedown but Porter is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Legend.
Porter throws out a powerful jab.
Legend on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A cross from Porter lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

George Porter dominated that 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.#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Porter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Porter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Legend on the side of the head.
Legend throws a lazy head kick
and Porter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Legend fails with an attempt to clinch.
Porter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Legend moves away.
Porter looks to score with a jab to the body but Legend is just out of range.
Legend tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Legend throws a head kick but Porter moves out of range.
Porter lands with a nice body punch.
Porter connects with a crisp jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Porter scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
Porter closes the distance and clinches.
Legend is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Porter.
Porter cracks Legend with a nice body shot.
Porter lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Porter.
Porter scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Porter is stalling here.
Porter scores with a shot to the side of Legend's head.
A short uppercut from Porter.
Porter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legend can do to turn this around?#BC#
Porter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Porter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Porter lands a nice shot that snaps Legend's head back.
Porter lands with a hook. Legend tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A head kick misses from Legend.
Nice shot by Porter.
Porter misses with a body shot.
Porter digs a good hook to Legend's body.
Porter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Legend on the side of the head.
Porter lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legend uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Porter.
Porter tests Legend's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Porter lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A left and a right from Porter both land. Nice combination.
Legend closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab lands there for Porter.
Legend walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Legend has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Legend there as he acknowledges the shot.
Legend doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Porter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Legend takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Porter connects with a right hand. Legend shakes it off.
George Porter is winning the standup battle so far.
Porter lands a lovely overhand right.
Legend takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Porter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Porter scores with a jab to the body.
Porter scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Porter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Legend momentarily.
Legend showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Porter.
Nice body punch from Porter.
Porter digs a good hook to Legend's body.
Porter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Porter connects with a looping right hand.
Porter dips to his left and cracks Legend with an uppercut!
Porter stuns Legend with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice body punch from Porter.
Legend on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Porter digs a good body shot into Legend's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Porter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Porter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Porter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Legend on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Porter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Legend looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Porter stuns Legend with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Porter scores with a body shot.
Legend shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Porter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Porter tries to bum rush Legend with a series of wild strikes but Legend uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Porter lunges at Legend with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Legend's hand.
Porter just misses with a punch to the body.
Porter lands with a good body shot.
Legend takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Porter lands a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Legend's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Porter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Legend scrambles back to his feet.
Legend fails with the takedown
and Legend takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Legend takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

George Porter dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Porter tests Legend's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Legend tries to score a power double leg takedown but Porter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Legend somewhat.
Legend tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Porter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Legend thinking.
Legend looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Porter lands with a nice combination. Legend backs away looking to recover.
Porter lands with a straight right. Legend didn't see that one coming.
Porter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Legend throws out the jab.
Legend moves in looking to clinch but Porter pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Porter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Legend backwards.
Porter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Legend takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legend takes a shot to the head. #T1#
A hook to the body from Porter.
Porter lands with a light punch inside.
Legend tries to break the clinch but Porter is controlling the position.
A short uppercut from Porter.
Porter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legend backwards.
A short right from Porter.
Porter gets through Legend's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Porter lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Porter.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Porter.
A right hook to the body lands for Porter.
A short body shot lands from Porter as the two fighters clinch.
Porter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legend backwards. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Porter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Legend.
Porter lands a left hand.
Porter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Porter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Porter throws a shot to the body.
Porter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Porter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Porter jabs at Legend's body.
Legend drops his hands momentarily and Porter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Porter jabs at Legend's body.
Porter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Porter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Legend at a distance.
Legend throws a sloppy head kick and Porter moves out of range easily.
Porter lands a really nice looking cross but Legend seems unphased.
Legend looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Porter lands with a nice body punch.
Porter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Legend looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Porter works the jab nicely.
Porter throws a shot to the body.
Legend drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Porter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Legend gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Porter.
Porter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Porter lands with a good body shot.
Porter scores with a nice strike.
Porter connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Porter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Legend doesn't seem bothered though.
Porter misses with a two punch combination.
Legend wants to counter the offense by Porter and move into the clinch position.
Porter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Porter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Porter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Porter lands a jab to the head.
Porter scores with a nice right hand.
Legend takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Porter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Porter connects with a body shot that sends Legend's belly button to the back.
Luke Legend has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good standup being displayed there by Porter as he connects with a hook.
Legend throws a sloppy head kick
and Porter counters with a nice uppercut.
Porter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Porter scores with a jab.
Porter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Legend takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Legend doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Porter lands a really nice looking cross but Legend seems unphased.
Porter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Legend takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Porter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Porter 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:24
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Porter!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2023

#R1#
Azzadiu throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Azzadiu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Azzadiu lands a high kick! #CUT2#It looks like Jay Williams has been cut.
Azzadiu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Williams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Azzadiu throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Williams counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Williams is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Azzadiu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Azzadiu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Azzadiu actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Williams.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Azzadiu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
Williams wants to take a breather but Azzadiu is having none of it. #T1##SUB2#
Azzadiu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Williams wants to pass to mount but Azzadiu is defending the position.
Williams working over Azzadiu with some ground and pound. Azzadiu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Williams lands strikes from half guard.
Williams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Azzadiu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azzadiu keeps working. #SUB2#
Azzadiu actively working from the bottom here.
Azzadiu is staying active underneath Williams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Williams scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2##SUB#
Williams is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Azzadiu looking for submissions off his back.
Williams winds up and cracks Azzadiu with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Azzadiu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Williams is looking for a kimura here.
Azzadiu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Williams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Azzadiu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williams throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Azzadiu looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Williams is defending well. Azzadiu quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Williams has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Azzadiu celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paolo Azzadiu!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2023

#R1#
Oskarsson throws a combination that misses
and Mato counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Oskarsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mato counters with a series of strikes. Oskarsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mato blocks a head kick by Oskarsson.
Mato feints the counter takedown.
Mato moves out of range of the body kick from Oskarsson.
Despite the aggression on Mato's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Oskarsson throws a wild body kick that Mato sees coming a mile off.
Oskarsson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mato counters with a three punch combo that has Oskarsson backing up. Oskarsson nods at Mato to acknowledge the strikes.
Oskarsson misses with a low kick.
Mato goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oskarsson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mato counters with a series of strikes. Oskarsson will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#Oskarsson is rocked!#T1#
Mato circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Oskarsson drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Mato follows Oskarsson to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryuji Mato!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2023

#R1#
Mayhew fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mayhew keeps the fight on the outside.
Mayhew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mayhew goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mil stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mil wants it to stay on the feet.
Mayhew tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mil swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mayhew lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mil circles away quickly and effectively.
Mayhew looks winded!
Mil tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mayhew swivels and escapes.
Mayhew misses with a head kick.
Mil half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mayhew defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mil.
Mayhew misses with a low kick as Mil jumps back.
Mil pushes Mayhew away with a front kick.
Mike Mayhew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mil slaps away a takedown attempt from Mayhew, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Camz Mil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Mayhew.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mil misses with a takedown attempt - Mayhew sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Mil clinches. #T1#
Mil tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mayhew just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mil is working for takedown but Mayhew is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Mil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Mayhew as Mil shoots in.
Mayhew lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mil darts in looking for a takedown but Mayhew gets double underhooks and turns Mil into the cage.
Mayhew lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#BC#
Mil pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mayhew throws a head kick that misses.
Mayhew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mil checks a leg kick.
Mil shoots in for a double leg but Mayhew sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Mil has closed the distance and engaged Mayhew in a clinch. #BC#
Mil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2##CL#
Mil moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mayhew jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mil walks away with a smile on his face. Mayhew gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mayhew shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mil lands a high kick!
Mil darts in looking for a takedown but Mayhew gets double underhooks and turns Mil into the cage.
Mil tries to work over Mayhew's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Mil tries to pull guard but Mayhew won't allow it. #BC#
Mil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mayhew looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mil looks for a takedown but Mayhew sprawls well.#CL#
Mil takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Mil breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Mayhew pushes Mil up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Mil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Mayhew throws a sloppy head kick and Mil moves out of range easily.
Mayhew circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mayhew tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mil swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mil half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mil swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Mayhew closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mayhew lands in his opponent's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Mil manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Mil breaks from the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mil.
Mil connects with a high kick.
Mayhew throws a sloppy head kick and Mil moves out of range easily.
Mil changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Camz Mil 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#
Mayhew misses with a low kick.
Mil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mayhew can do to turn this around?#CL#
Mil closes the distance and clinches.
Mayhew looking to stall.
Mil dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Mil breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhew lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mil circles away quickly and effectively.
Mayhew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mayhew is breathing heavily.
Mil misses with a takedown attempt - Mayhew sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Camz Mil is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mayhew tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Mil lands with a kick to the temple. Mayhew shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mil lands with a right hand. #CL#
Mil rushes Mayhew and presses him up against the cage.
Mayhew letting Mil take a breather here.
Mayhew is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mil slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Mil pulls guard successfully.
Mil is trying to control the position but Mayhew postures up. #T2##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mil looking for a guillotine here but Mayhew defends easily.
Mil is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SU2#
Mayhew gets to his feet - Mil follows without any prompting.
A shot to the liver by Mayhew. Beautiful body shot.
Mayhew shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mil as he avoids it easily.
Mayhew misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Mil tries to clinch up but Mayhew circles away and keeps his distance.
Mil stuffs the takedown attempt from Mayhew. Mayhew gets slowly back to his feet.
Camz Mil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Mayhew.
Mil has a takedown stuffed.
Mayhew tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mil looks to land a combination but Mayhew avoids it well. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mil enables Mayhew to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mil manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mil is trying to control the position but Mayhew postures up.
Mayhew must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mil keeping moving, preventing Mayhew from controlling successfully.
Mil utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mayhew won't allow Mil to sweep him here. #T4#
Mayhew won't allow Mil to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mayhew's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mayhew scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mike Mayhew has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mil looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mayhew lands a couple of digs.
Mayhew lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mil manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mayhew manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayhew tries to strike from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mil looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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 Camz Mil will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mayhew throws a head kick but Mil moves out of range.
Mil looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mil checks a leg kick.
Mayhew misses with a few strikes there.
Mil displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mil looks for a takedown but Mayhew sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Mayhew. No joy for Mil on that attempt.
Mil fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mil fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Camz Mil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhew throws a head kick that misses.
Mil blocks a low kick nicely.
Mil doesn't manage to clinch there - Mayhew circles away. #T1##CL2#
Mayhew rushes Mil and presses him up against the cage.
Mil jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mayhew walks away with a smile on his face. Mil gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mayhew throws a head kick that misses.
Mil doesn't manage to clinch there - Mayhew circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mil.
Mayhew throws a head kick that misses.
Mil checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mil darts in looking for a takedown but Mayhew gets double underhooks and turns Mil into the cage.
Mil stalling against the cage.
Mayhew lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Mayhew lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mayhew throws a head punch that misses.
Mayhew presses Mil against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mil tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mayhew just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mil blocking some punches.
Mil drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mayhew gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T3#
Mil is working for takedown but Mayhew is calmly controlling the position for now.
Camz Mil has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mayhew is trying to break free.
Mil blocks an uppercut.
Mayhew fails to pull guard.
Mayhew is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mayhew swings wildly with an uppercut but Mil uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mil.
Mil is trying to stall.
Mike Mayhew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mayhew looking to slow down the pace here.
Mil dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mil pushes Mayhew back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Mayhew comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mil has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Camz Mil!

Event: KIFC 35
Date: Mar 29, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Legend looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Legend looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB#
Legend is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Decaukas has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Legend is looking to defend but Decaukas has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Legend! Decaukas pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Legend taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kamil Decaukas!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kamil Decaukas thanked Primal for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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