Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: MMAH 96
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1##TD#
Bateman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Devaney tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bateman is in Devaney's guard.
Bateman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bateman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Devaney looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Devaney is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU#
Bateman stands up from Devaney's guard - Bateman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bateman throws out a loose jab but Devaney uses good head movement to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Devaney.
Patrick Bateman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bateman tries to clinch up.
Bateman scores with a body shot.
Bateman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Devaney circles away.#TD#
Bateman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bateman 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.
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!
Devaney is looking to get back to full guard here but Bateman has managed to pass to side control instead.#T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Bateman.
Bateman advances nicely into full mount.
Devaney tries to lock up and control but Bateman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Devaney is trying to stand.
Devaney is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bateman wants to control the pace but Devaney is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Bateman is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Bateman fails to land with a series of punches.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Devaney sprawls well. Devaney wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bateman gets slowly back to his feet.#T2##CL#
Bateman clinches with his opponent.
Bateman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Devaney is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Bateman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Bateman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bateman misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Devaney clinches with his opponent.
Devaney prevents the takedown attempt. #BC2#
Devaney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Devaney connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bateman takes one to the side of the head. #T3##CL2#
Devaney moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Bateman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bateman lands with a nice combination. Devaney backs away looking to recover.
Bateman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bateman dodges the punch combination from Devaney.
Bateman has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Devaney.
Bateman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Devaney misses with a wild combination.
Devaney lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Bateman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Devaney wants to control but Bateman is keeping busy. #T4#
Devaney gets back to full guard.
Bateman scoring with some ground and pound.
Bateman wants to control from the top but Devaney keeps moving.
Devaney not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 Patrick Bateman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Devaney feints a jab promting Bateman to slip. Devaney then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bateman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Devaney tries to close the distance and clinch but Bateman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bateman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Devaney's waist but Devaney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bateman off to one side.
Devaney throws a sloppy head kick and Bateman moves out of range easily.
Devaney tries to clinch there but Bateman circles away.
Devaney keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on Devaney's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Bateman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Devaney manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Devaney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Devaney.#CL2#
Devaney has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Devaney.
Devaney tries to stall but Bateman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bateman blocks a body shot from Devaney.
Bateman misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Devaney wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bateman has him pressed against the cage.
Devaney trying to control the position but instead, Bateman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Devaney into the cage.
Bateman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Devaney gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Bateman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Bateman gets a double leg takedown into Devaney's guard.

Devaney is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD#
Bateman drags the fight down to the ground.
Patrick Bateman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Devaney trying to control but Bateman is working from the bottom.
Devaney wanted to stand there but Bateman had control of the position. #SUB#
Devaney got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bateman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Devaney has managed to get both his arms back between Bateman's legs - danger averted.
Devaney trying to control but Bateman is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Devaney stands up from Bateman's guard - Devaney perhaps looking for a knockout.
Devaney pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bateman is out of range and Devaney settles back down.
Bateman tries to counter with a takedown but Devaney is quick to defend against it.
Bateman keeps the fight on the outside.
Bateman tries to counter by clinching up but Devaney breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
Devaney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bateman.
Devaney looks to score with a jab to the body but Bateman is just out of range.
Devaney looks to land a combination but Bateman avoids it well.
Devaney misses with the combination.
Bateman avoids a punch combination nicely.
A shot to the liver by Devaney. Beautiful body shot.
Devaney throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Devaney. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Bateman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Devaney was covering up waiting for the punch and Bateman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bateman trying to control but Devaney is working from the bottom. #T4#
Bateman won't allow Devaney to sweep him here. #ES2#
Devaney pushes Bateman off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bateman slips under a jab.
Patrick Bateman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Devaney throws a right and a left that both miss.
Devaney throws a wild body kick that Bateman sees coming a mile off.
Bateman misses with a wild combination.
Bateman throws a one two combo.
Devaney displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bateman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rory Devaney 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##TD#
Bateman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Devaney is trying to escape back to his feet but Bateman uses the scramble to pass into side control. #SUB#
Bateman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Devaney, who protects the arm well.
Devaney tries to escape but Bateman is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devaney is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bateman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T1##SU#
Bateman stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rory Devaney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Devaney throws out a powerful jab.
A head kick misses from Bateman.
Devaney throws a one two combo. #TD#
Bateman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Devaney tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bateman is in Devaney's guard.
Bateman wants to control from the top but Devaney keeps moving. #ES2#
Devaney pushes Bateman off and scrambles back to his feet. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bateman misses with a takedown attempt - Devaney sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown but Devaney shows good takedown defense.
Some wild striking there from Devaney.
Devaney tries to close the distance and clinch but Bateman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Devaney moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Devaney manages to break the clinch.
Devaney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bateman throws a head kick that misses.
Devaney fails to land with a series of punches.
Bateman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bateman is defended easily by Devaney.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Bateman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Devaney throws a series of strikes that have Bateman backpedaling.
A clash of legs there as Bateman blocks the low kick.
Devaney moves in looking to clinch but Bateman pushes him off.
Devaney looks for the body kick but Bateman saw that one coming. #TD#
Bateman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Devaney on his heels. He'll look to pass Devaney's guard now, I'm sure.
Devaney is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU#
Bateman stands and steps away. Devaney gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Devaney looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Bateman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bateman winds up and cracks Devaney with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Devaney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bateman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Bateman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
Devaney is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Devaney avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bateman.
Bateman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bateman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bateman drops an elbow to the side of Devaney's head.
Devaney is looking to control Bateman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Devaney avoid being mounted?

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rory Devaney.
I think Devaney 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: MMAH 94
Date: Dec 01, 2023

#R1#
Stoic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stoic looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Stoic looks to clinch
and Mferi counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Andrei Stoic has been cut.
Mferi lands a body shot.
Mferi scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Mferi.
Stoic's coach down at Ironbound MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stoic's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mferi clobbers Stoic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mferi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#Stoic is rocked!
Stoic gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Mferi gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Stoic is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Mferi!

Event: OFK 350 - Escalante Vs Cruz
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Alela misses with a hook.
Mediocre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alela.
No luck for Mediocre with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Mediocre rushes Alela and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alela throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alela. #TD#
Mediocre jumps guard.
Alela trying to control the position from guard on top but Mediocre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alela wants to pass the guard but Mediocre is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mediocre working for a triangle but Alela defends it easily.
Mediocre trying to control the position. #T1#
Mediocre pulls Alela in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Mediocre working for a triangle but Alela defends it easily.
Alela engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alela tries to free his leg and advance position but Mediocre is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alela trying to control the position from guard on top but Mediocre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alela working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alela throwing strikes but missing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Alela is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alela throws a lazy uppercut
and Alela takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Alela. Those never looked like landing.
Mediocre wants to clinch.
Mediocre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alela paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alela throws a fast counter high kick but Mediocre manages to duck under it in time.
Mediocre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alela.
Mediocre seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Alela fails to land with a series of punches.
Mediocre tries to clinch there but Alela circles away.
Alela throws a leg kick
and Mediocre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Mediocre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alela sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mediocre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alela tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mediocre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alela circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mister Mediocre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mediocre leaves Alela with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mediocre blocks a low kick nicely.
Alela misses with a right hand
and Mediocre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mediocre tries to close the distance and clinch but Alela swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alela is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alela explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mediocre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alela.
Mediocre has a takedown stuffed.
Mediocre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alela.#CL#
Mediocre moves into the clinch successfully.
Alela drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mediocre stalling against the cage. #T4##TD#
Mediocre lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Alela pushes Mediocre off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mediocre tries to clinch up but Alela circles away and keeps his distance.
Mediocre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alela.
Mediocre goes for a double leg but Alela avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alela continues to drive forward.
A little jabbing left from Alela on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mediocre lands a hook that snaps the head of Alela backwards.
Mediocre digs a right hand into Alela's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alela's gas tank.
Mediocre tries for a takedown but Alela manages to get underhooks.
Alela lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mediocre backwards.
Mediocre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mediocre avoiding damage.
Alela is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mediocre scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Alela's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mediocre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alela.
Alela throws a combination that misses
and Mediocre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Alela.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sao Alela dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Alela swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mediocre wants to clinch.
Mediocre tries to clinch there but Alela circles away.
Alela stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alela wants it to stay on the feet.
Alela throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Mediocre gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alela wants to take the fight to the mat but Mediocre manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mediocre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alela walks away with a smile on his face. Mediocre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alela lands with a straight right. Mediocre didn't see that one coming.
Alela stuffs the takedown.
Alela appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mister Mediocre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mediocre ducks right into an uppercut from Alela.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Alela closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alela is looking to take a break and control but Mediocre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Alela working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Alela wants to control but Mediocre is keeping him busy.
Mediocre sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mediocre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alela.
Mediocre is staying active underneath Alela, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Alela 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.
Alela prevents Mediocre from improving his position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alela wants to control but Mediocre is keeping him busy.
Alela throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alela has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alela takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mediocre trying to hold on to Alela's head to control him but Alela postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mediocre shoots in but no luck this time.
Alela pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mediocre avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mediocre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alela's waist but Alela gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mediocre off to one side.
Alela misses with a looping right.
Mediocre avoids the body shot from Alela.
Alela looks to land a body kick but Mediocre moved away.
Alela throws a body punch but Mediocre moves out of range.
Sao Alela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mediocre checks a leg kick.#T3#
Mediocre tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alela defends well and Mediocre ends up having to push Alela into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Mediocre pulls guard successfully.
Alela trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Alela avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alela with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alela throws a big elbow that misses.
Alela trying to control but Mediocre is working from the bottom.
Mediocre can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alela controls the pace.
Alela stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mediocre swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Mediocre is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alela is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mediocre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alela pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mediocre is looking to clinch but Alela is avoiding it.
Alela circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sao Alela seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alela swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Mediocre rushes Alela and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alela misses with the head strike.
Mediocre lands a shoulder strike.
Mediocre drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alela is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mediocre is defending well.
Alela tries to score a body lock takedown but Mediocre shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Mediocre gets control of Alela's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mediocre will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sao Alela showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Mediocre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alela.
Alela throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mediocre is looking for a counter combo.
Mediocre tries for a takedown but Alela sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alela throws a jab but it's blocked by Mediocre.
Alela lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Alela avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Mediocre moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Alela tightens his grip and picks Mediocre up, before dumping him to the ground. Mediocre manages to land in guard.
Mediocre keeping moving, preventing Alela from controlling successfully.
Alela missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mediocre keeping moving, preventing Alela from controlling successfully.
Alela passes Mediocre's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alela uses his free foot to push down on Mediocre's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mediocre. #T1#
Alela looking to control but Mediocre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mediocre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mediocre wants to control but Alela is having none of it.
Alela controlling from mount.
Mediocre tries to lock up and control but Alela gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Alela moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mediocre has worked his arm free - good work by Mediocre!
Mediocre is trying to get back to his feet.#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.
Alela tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mediocre's legs.
Alela working the head with strikes.
Mediocre gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Mediocre wants to control but Alela is having none of it.#SUB2#
Alela is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mediocre to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mediocre shrugs it off.
Alela thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T3#
Mediocre wants to control but Alela is having none of it.
Alela looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sao Alela is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alela with a couple of short strikes.#SUB2#
Alela jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mediocre manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mediocre is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Mediocre is trying to control Alela's posture but Alela avoids it.
Alela wants to control but Mediocre is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mediocre seems a little lost for a moment, as Alela dominates the positioning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alela wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mediocre keeps working.
Mister Mediocre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Alela thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sao Alela comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alela 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sao Alela!
Sao Alela made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: MMAH 85
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Stoic misses with a few strikes there.
Stoic looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Stoic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No luck for Acosta with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Acosta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Acosta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The referee asks Acosta politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Acosta prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Stoic!
Acosta landing strikes from the mount.
Acosta looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Acosta scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stoic?
Acosta connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Acosta with shots to the head and body - Stoic looks very uncomfortable down there.
Acosta content just to control the position here.
Acosta working Stoic over with strikes here.
Acosta lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Acosta raining down hammerfists from mount.#T2#
Acosta takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Acosta looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Acosta cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Acosta controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stoic is in a horrible position here. Acosta smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T3##SUB#
Acosta wants to finish this one by submission but Stoic is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Acosta.
Stoic in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Acosta landing strikes, looking to finish!
Stoic is trying desperately to improve position.
Acosta controlling his opponent. #T4#
Acosta raining down shots from the mount!
Acosta controlling from the full mount.
Acosta tries to control but Stoic wriggling away.
Acosta tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrien Acosta dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Acosta is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stoic's half guard.
Acosta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stoic can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Acosta wants to work for an arm triangle but Stoic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Acosta works his way into side control.
Stoic is trying to control Acosta's posture but Acosta avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta working the ground and pound. #T1#
Stoic trying to remain calm as Acosta controls from the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stoic gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SU#
Acosta is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Acosta lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Acosta closes the distance and clinches.
Stoic is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Acosta gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Stoic makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T2#
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!
Stoic tries to clinch but Acosta moves out of range.
Acosta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stoic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Acosta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stoic tries to avoid it but Acosta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stoic to the ground. Stoic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've been informed that Stoic has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrien Acosta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Acosta tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Acosta dives in for a single leg takedown but Stoic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC#
Acosta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Acosta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stoic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stoic moves in looking to clinch but Acosta pushes him off.#CL#
Acosta pushes Stoic up against the cage in a clinch.
Stoic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #TD2#
Stoic jumps into guard, dragging Acosta to the mat. #T3#
Acosta 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.
Stoic looking to control.
Acosta has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stoic is proving hard to escape from.
Acosta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Acosta stays in close to Stoic's body and controls the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Acosta is looking to work some ground and pound but Stoic has wrist control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stoic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Acosta dives in for a single leg takedown but Stoic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stoic jumps guard but Acosta stands there with Stoic around his waist. Stoic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Acosta manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acosta wants to clinch up but Stoic keeps it at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stoic, as that shot connected.
Stoic avoids the head kick by Acosta.
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 Adrien Acosta will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Acosta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stoic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stoic throws a counter combo.
Acosta shoots in for a double leg but Stoic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stoic tries to clinch but Acosta is having none of it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Acosta manages to break the clinch.
Stoic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stoic misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stoic as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrien Acosta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Acosta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Acosta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adrien Acosta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Acosta shoots in and drives through. Stoic sprawls well.
Acosta shoots in looking for a takedown but Stoic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Acosta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stoic throws a head kick but Acosta moves out of range.
Acosta throws a one two combo.
Stoic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Acosta paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Stoic darts in and clinches Acosta up against the cage.
Acosta tries to pull guard but Stoic won't allow it.
Stoic is looking to take this one to the mat.
Acosta jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stoic walks away with a smile on his face. Acosta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stoic tries to bum rush Acosta with a series of wild strikes but Acosta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stoic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Acosta lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Acosta.
Stoic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Stoic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Acosta, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acosta tries to pull guard but Stoic won't allow it.
Stoic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Acosta has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Acosta is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Stoic can't fight it off and eventually Acosta manages to take the fight to the floor. Stoic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Acosta tries to free his leg and advance position but Stoic is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stoic controls Acosta momentarily but Acosta frees himself. #T3#
Acosta passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stoic is trying to get back to half guard.
Acosta moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Stoic is looking for a sweep.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Acosta works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Acosta controls the position.#SUB#
Acosta tries for a kimura but Stoic is defending well.
Acosta throwing strikes but Stoic manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stoic throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Andrei Stoic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adrien Acosta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Acosta is trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrei Stoic.
I think Acosta 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: MMAH 82
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Reynolds forces Bateman back against the cage and clinches.
Bateman looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Reynolds lands with a right to the head.
Bateman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stalling in the clinch from Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bateman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reynolds lands a body punch.
Bateman has been working on his balance at Rabid Dog , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Reynolds.
Reynolds on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reynolds tries to land a knee to the head but Bateman blocks with his arms.
Reynolds lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reynolds working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reynolds stalling in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Reynolds lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bateman backwards.
Reynolds lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bateman backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reynolds lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reynolds lands a right hand. #T1#
Reynolds lands a knee to the body.
Reynolds working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Reynolds.
Reynolds lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reynolds lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reynolds.
Reynolds makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a knee to the head.
Reynolds lands a good knee to the midsection. Bateman won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds lands with a light punch inside.
A knee to the head by Reynolds.
Reynolds lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reynolds misses with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Reynolds.
Reynolds lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reynolds lands a right hand. #T2#
Reynolds manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Reynolds lands a hook that snaps the head of Bateman backwards.
Reynolds lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reynolds working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reynolds scores with a shot to the side of Bateman's head.
Reynolds unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bateman tries to work over Reynolds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reynolds unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bateman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Bateman is rocked!
Reynolds pushes Bateman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Bateman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reynolds softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reynolds creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Bateman's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Bateman drops to his knees and Reynolds pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Argus Reynolds!

Event: MMAH 82
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Williams fails to land the takedown.
Stoic looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Stoic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No luck for Williams with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Stoic, which made it look bad.
Andrei Stoic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Williams.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Stoic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stoic pinned against the cage. Stoic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoic chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Stoic lands a two punch combo. #CL#
Stoic closes the distance and clinches.
Stoic stalling in the clinch but Williams improves position. #BC#
Stoic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stoic wants to improve his position but Williams is controlling well.
Williams tries to stand but can't do so whilst Stoic controls his leg. #T2#
Williams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Williams scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Williams tries to stand and escape but Stoic is controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Stoic slaps away a takedown attempt from Williams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stoic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Williams drives through with a takedown into guard.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Stoic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Stoic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Williams is pressing down on Stoic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Williams lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Williams lands a decent shot there.#T4#
Stoic wants to get up but he can't break Williams's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Williams throws a couple of heel strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Williams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Williams will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Stoic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
Stoic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Williams keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Williams lands with a heel strike from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stoic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams punching to the body, from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Williams strikes from his own guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Williams is defended easily by Stoic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Stoic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Stoic's corner calls for a 1-2. Stoic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Williams clinches up with Stoic and pushes him back against the cage.
Williams tries to pull guard but Stoic won't allow it.
Williams prevents the takedown attempt.
Stoic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Williams drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams tries to stand but Stoic is controlling from the bottom.
Williams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Stoic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Williams's guard. #REVR#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Williams lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Williams throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Williams throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Williams thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Williams tries to strike from the bottom.
Alex Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Williams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stoic manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Williams is looking to stand up but Stoic won't let him. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Williams's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Williams working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Williams works over Stoic with some ground and pound from guard.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Stoic is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stoic is on top in guard. #REVR#
Williams punching from the bottom.
Williams lands a good elbow from the bottom.#T3#
Williams throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Williams throws a couple of heel strikes.
Williams throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Williams striking off his back but it's not causing Stoic any problems.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA London inform us that Williams has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Williams doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stoic cracks Williams with an open hand slap.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown. Stoic tries to sprawl out of it but Williams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stoic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sloppy strikes from Stoic. Those never looked like landing.
And Williams tries to counter it with a takedown but Stoic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Williams dives in and grabs Stoic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stoic pushes down on Williams's head and hops out.
Andrei Stoic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Williams.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Williams blocks a head kick by Stoic. #T4#
Williams shoots in and drives through. Stoic sprawls well.
Stoic is looking for a counter combo.
Stoic misses with a few strikes there. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stoic enables Williams to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stoic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Stoic has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Williams is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams tries to score a body lock takedown but Stoic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Williams is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stoic to keep the fight standing.
Stoic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Williams to keep the fight standing.
Williams tries for a takedown but Stoic manages to get underhooks.
Stoic is trying to break the clinch but Williams is controlling him.#TD2#
Williams works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Stoic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Stoic dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Stoic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD2#
Williams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Williams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Williams wants to take a breather but Stoic is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Williams seems to be looking for submissions.
Stoic tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Stoic is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Williams lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Williams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stoic is just riding it out for now. Williams eventually gives up the hold.
Stoic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3##SUB#
Stoic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Williams wants to stand but Stoic is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Stoic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Williams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Williams is defended easily by Stoic.
Williams shoots in and drives through. Stoic sprawls well.
Stoic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Williams backs up against the cage.
Stoic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Stoic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Alex Williams.
I think Stoic 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Stoic!
Andrei Stoic decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Puff
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Kay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Mediocre shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mediocre showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Kay actively working from the bottom here.
Mediocre wants to take a breather but Kay is having none of it. #SUB#
Mediocre is looking for a kimura here.
Mediocre wants to stand but Kay has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mediocre throwing shots but Kay is blocking nicely.
Mediocre throwing shots but Kay is blocking nicely. #T1##SUB2#
Kay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mediocre pulls his head out easily.
Kay is looking for a sweep. Mediocre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mediocre lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mediocre not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kay is looking for a sweep. Mediocre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Mediocre wants to work for an arm triangle but Kay is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mediocre is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kay manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mediocre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kay is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Kay looking for a guillotine here but Mediocre defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mediocre scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Kay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mediocre. #SUB2#
Kay is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mediocre wants to stand but Kay is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mediocre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Kay looking for a guillotine here but Mediocre defends easily.
Kay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mediocre is one step ahead there. #T3#
Mediocre tries to stand but Kay is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kay has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mediocre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mediocre 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.
Mediocre's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mediocre would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mediocre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Kay is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mediocre defends well.
Mediocre pushing down on Kay's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mediocre working over Kay with some ground and pound. Kay looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mediocre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kay defending well though.
Kay is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mediocre scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Mediocre dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mediocre misses with a looping left.
Kay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mediocre has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Kay gets caught napping as Mediocre dives in and scores a takedown. Kay manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Kay is looking for a triangle here but Mediocre uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SUB#
Mediocre tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mediocre has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mediocre tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kay's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mediocre's best efforts.#T1#
Kay wants to improve his position but Mediocre is controlling well. #SUB#
Mediocre wants to work for an arm triangle but Kay is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kay gets full guard.#SUB2#
Kay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mediocre with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Kay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mediocre controlling from the top position.
Mediocre forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Kay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kay wants to control but Mediocre is keeping busy. #SUB#
Mediocre is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kay sees it coming and defends easily.
Mediocre thows a huge punch but Kay dodges it nicely.
Mediocre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Kay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mediocre pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Kay is refusing to be controlled, as Mediocre sits in half guard. #SUB#
Mediocre is working for a submission of some sort.
Kay wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mediocre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kay defends it well.
Mediocre wants to take a breather but Kay is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Mediocre seems to be working for a kimura but Kay defends the submission attempt.
Kay is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Mediocre is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mediocre is looking to take a break and control but Kay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kay throws a lazy right hand but Mediocre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Kay looks to move away, Mediocre throws a big counter combo but Kay just gets out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Mediocre 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#
Nice straight punches there by Kay. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kay.#CL#
Mediocre darts in and clinches Kay up against the cage.
Kay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kay as Mediocre tries to tie him up. #TD#
Mediocre manages to pull guard.
Mediocre trying to keep a closed guard but Kay is proving a slippery customer.
Kay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mediocre wants to stand but Kay is controlling the position.
Kay landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mediocre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mediocre wants to stand but Kay is controlling the position. #T1#
Kay throws an elbow that misses. Mediocre uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kay's guard. Nice move by Mediocre!#REVR##SUB2#
Kay working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mediocre has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Kay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mediocre pulls his head out easily.
Mediocre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kay can do to turn this around?
Mediocre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kay keeps working.
Mediocre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mediocre looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kay with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lars Kay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Kay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mediocre pulls his head out easily.
Mediocre is trying to control the action in half guard but Kay is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Kay actively working from the bottom here.
Mediocre uses his free foot to push down on Kay's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kay.
Mister Mediocre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kay working to try and regain half guard.
Mediocre lands a big elbow. #SUB#
Mediocre wants to finish this one by submission but Kay is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mediocre. #T3#
Mediocre with shots to the head and body - Kay looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB#
Mediocre working for a submission but Kay is keeping him at bay.
Kay tries to reverse the position but Mediocre maintains control.
Mediocre lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB#
Kay defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mediocre.
Kay can't escape the position.
Mediocre landing shots from mount.
Mediocre raining down shots from the mount!
Kay is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Kay keeps trying to improve his position.
Mediocre lands a big elbow.
Mediocre tries to control but Kay wriggling away.
Mediocre with a couple of short strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kay sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Mediocre is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kay doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mediocre.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kay is looking for a sweep. Mediocre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mister Mediocre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mediocre, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mister Mediocre!
Mister Mediocre decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SPFT #1
Date: Sep 28, 2023

#R1#
Bolivar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bolivar looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL2#
West clinches up with Bolivar and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
West gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
West postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
West lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
West drops back looking for a leg! Bolivar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bolivar manages to kick West off! West jumps back into Bolivar's guard.
West must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
West scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
West stays in close to Bolivar's body and controls the position.
West postures up and lands a big shot to Bolivar's brow. #T1##SU2#
West decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bolivar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
West gets the takedown into side control.
Bolivar tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West punches Bolivar on the ear. #SUB2#
Bolivar showing good submission defense here.
West scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots. #SUB2#
West has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
West is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Bolivar up. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West is punishing Bolivar with some ground and pound.
West gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB2#
West is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
West has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bolivar's body.
It looks like West 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.#SUB2#
West is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bolivar has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Bolivar is covering up but some of the strikes from West are getting through and doing damage. #T3#
West is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
West really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bolivar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
West punishes Bolivar with strikes from the back mount.
West is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Bolivar up.
West scores with punches from the back.
West lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Bolivar.
West punches Bolivar on the ear.
West lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Bolivar hold on?! #SUB2#
West is persistently looking for the submission but Bolivar is defending it well. #SUB2#
Bolivar is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if West gets his way! #T4##SUB2#
West working for the choke.
West has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bolivar's body.
West is continuing to stall.
Bolivar is covering up but some of the strikes from West are getting through and doing damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
West is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bolivar knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bolivar for a finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wyatt West dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
West looking to score a takedown here. Bolivar is defending well but West drives through and ends up in Bolivar's guard.
West pushing down on Bolivar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
West working the head and body with strikes.
West looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bolivar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
West stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bolivar to get to his feet.
West fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
West has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
West has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
West breaks the clinch. #CL2#
West pushes Bolivar up against the cage in a clinch.
West tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bolivar just stands there and leans against the cage.
West doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
West blocking some punches.
West pressing his opponent against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
West has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bolivar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
West is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bolivar to keep the fight standing.
Justin Bolivar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wyatt West.
West tries to pull guard but Bolivar won't allow it. #BC2#
West breaks from the clinch.
West keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
West shoots in and gets a takedown into Bolivar's guard.
West slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
West tries to free his leg and advance position but Bolivar is retaining full guard. #T2#
West stands and throws Bolivar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wyatt West has got the better of the ground game so far.
West controlling the position from side mount. #SU2#
West decides to stand back up. West steps back and let's Bolivar get back to his feet.#TD2#
Bolivar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows West to score an easy takedown into full guard.
West scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells West's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
West sitting in guard here, content to control.
West scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
West works a leg free and moves into half guard.
West is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
West winds up and cracks Bolivar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with West in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
West is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bolivar has managed to free his arm - good work.
West scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Bolivar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bolivar taking some punishment here, with West in his half guard.
West lands strikes from half guard.
West scoring with strikes to the body and head.
West looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
West wants to pass to mount but Bolivar is defending the position.
West is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bolivar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
West stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wyatt West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bolivar dodges the punch combination from West. #CL2#
Bolivar tries to keep at a distance but West has taken the fight into the clinch.
West prevents Bolivar from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
West lands a two punch combo.
West misses with a double jab.
A quick step to the side and Bolivar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolivar doesn't manage to clinch there - West circles away.
Bolivar dodges the punch combination from West.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West throws a right hand that Bolivar ducks under and follows up with a left that Bolivar also avoids with ease.
Bolivar is looking to clinch.
Justin Bolivar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A right-left combo lands from West.
West looks to land a combination. Bolivar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1##TD2#
West shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bolivar's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
West distracts Bolivar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bolivar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as West controls the pace.
West works over Bolivar with some ground and pound from guard.
West distracts Bolivar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#Bolivar is rocked!#SU2#
West gets to his feet. Bolivar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
West lands a jab to the nose.
Oh Bolivar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Bolivar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
West scoring with punches to the head and body.
West not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bolivar seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Bolivar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
West lands a couple of digs.
West trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
West content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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!
West passes Bolivar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
West winds up and cracks Bolivar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
West landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
West is taking a breather. Bolivar 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.#T3#
West is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
West is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
West working over Bolivar with some ground and pound. Bolivar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
West lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
West is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
West performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
West lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SU2#
West stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
West feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wyatt West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well West has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wyatt West!

Event: MMAH 77
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Jordan closes the distance and clinches up with Stoic, looking for a takedown. Jordan pushes Stoic against the cage but Stoic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stoic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jordan.
Stoic looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL2#
Jordan clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Jordan pulls guard effortlessly.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jordan holds on and takes a little breather.
Stoic stopping the sweep attempt from Jordan.#SUB2#
Jordan is looking for a triangle but Stoic pushes his legs off easily.
Jordan looking for a sweep. Not yet Jordan, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jordan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stoic being controlled here momentarily.
Jordan is trying to control the position but Stoic postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1#
Stoic being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jordan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stoic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jordan somewhat.
Jordan goes for a double leg but Stoic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stoic continues to drive forward.
Stoic half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Andrei Stoic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jordan.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jordan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stoic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jordan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Stoic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jordan to the mat! Jordan manages to get full guard.

Jordan pushes Stoic off and gets back to his feet. #T2##CL2#
Jordan moves into the clinch.
Stoic prevents the takedown attempt.
Stoic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Stoic stops a takedown attempt from Jordan.
Stoic jumps guard but Jordan stands there with Stoic around his waist. Stoic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Stoic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stoic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Jordan moves into the clinch.#BC#
Stoic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stoic lands a head kick. Jordan smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T3#
Jordan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stoic sprawls well. Stoic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jordan gets slowly back to his feet.
Stoic throws a big counter combination but Jordan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jordan dives in and grabs Stoic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stoic pushes down on Jordan's head and hops out.
Jordan stuffs the takedown.
Jordan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stoic avoids it really well and circles away.
Jordan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jordan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stoic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stoic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stoic tries to bum rush Jordan with a series of wild strikes but Jordan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Jordan fails with a takedown attempt.
Jordan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stoic tries to avoid it but Jordan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stoic to the ground. Stoic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stoic misses with a head kick.
Jordan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jordan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stoic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jordan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jordan goes for a double leg but Stoic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stoic continues to drive forward.
Stoic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jordan is fending him off so far but Stoic persists. Nope, Jordan circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Jordan moves into the clinch.
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 Andrei Stoic will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jordan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stoic changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jordan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jordan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stoic as he avoids it easily.
Stoic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jordan counters with a series of strikes. Stoic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stoic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jordan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jordan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jordan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jordan gets a clinch. #BC2#
Jordan manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jordan lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Stoic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stoic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stoic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jordan throws a series of punches but Stoic avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Stoic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jordan.#TD2#
Jordan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jordan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jordan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jordan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Stoic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Jordan is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Stoic can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T2#
Stoic bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jordan keeping moving, preventing Stoic from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stoic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES2#
Jordan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Stoic has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoic tries to land knees in the clinch but Jordan avoids the damage to the body.
Jordan is pushing Stoic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Jordan wants a takedown but no success here.
Andrei Stoic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jordan.
Jordan fails to pull guard.
Jordan looking to slow down the pace here.
Jordan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stoic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Stoic manages to break the clinch.
Stoic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stoic wants it to stay on the feet.
Stoic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stoic lands a high kick!
Stoic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jordan goes for a double leg but Stoic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stoic continues to drive forward.#T4##TD#
Stoic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jordan's guard.#SUB2#
Jordan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stoic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jordan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jordan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Stoic 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.#SU2#
Jordan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Jordan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
Jordan clinches with his opponent.
Stoic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jordan is defending well for now.
Jordan misses with an elbow over the top.
Jordan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jordan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stoic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jordan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Andrei Stoic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jordan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stoic jumps guard but Jordan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jordan is trying to pull guard but Stoic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jordan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stoic up against the cage.#T1#
Stoic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jordan is trying to break the clinch but Stoic has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Jordan jumps guard.
Stoic wants to control from the top but Jordan keeps moving.
Jordan is pulling down on Stoic's head. It's preventing any offense from Stoic, at least for the moment.
Stoic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jordan has control of Stoic's left arm, preventing Stoic from doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stoic wants to pass the guard but Jordan is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jordan dives in and grabs Stoic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stoic pushes down on Jordan's head and hops out.#T3##TD2#
Jordan feints and as Stoic raises his hands in defense, Jordan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jordan tries to free his leg and advance position but Stoic is retaining full guard.
Jordan throwing strikes but missing.
Jordan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jordan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Jordan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stoic shoots in but Jordan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jordan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andrei Stoic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stoic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jordan.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Jordan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jordan 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Jordan!

Event: MMAH 76
Date: Sep 22, 2023

#R1#
Sangroon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sangroon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bateman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bateman misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Sangroon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bateman!
Sloppy strikes there by Sangroon.
Sangroon trying to control the position but Bateman is working away.
Bateman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sangroon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bateman throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sangroon wants to control but Bateman is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB#
Bateman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bateman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bateman controlling Sangroon's posture. #SUB2#
Sangroon drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Sangroon seems to have locked his on tight now - Bateman screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Sangroon, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Yohan Sangroon!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2023

#R1#
Stoic tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Richardson counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Richardson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Richardson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stoic will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Richardson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Richardson works to advance to full mount. Stoic defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Richardson dominating with strikes here.#SUB#
Richardson has control of Stoic's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stoic regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Stoic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Richardson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Richardson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Richardson lands a big elbow.
Richardson avoids the attempt from Stoic to control.
Richardson landing strikes from the mount and Stoic is in trouble!
Richardson connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T2#
Richardson lands a heavy elbow.
Richardson controlling from the full mount.
Richardson avoids the attempt from Stoic to control.
Richardson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Richardson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stoic tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Richardson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Further stalling from Richardson.
Richardson working the ground and pound effectively.
Richardson with shots to the head and body - Stoic looks very uncomfortable down there.
Richardson with a couple of short strikes.
We've been informed that Stoic has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richardson content just to control the position here. #T4##SUB#
Richardson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Stoic is controlling an arm, preventing Richardson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Richardson controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Richardson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Stoic tries to clinch up.
Richardson moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Richardson clinches up against the cage.
Stoic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Richardson tries for a takedown but Stoic manages to get underhooks.
Richardson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stoics head.
Richardson throws an elbow that misses. #TD2#
Richardson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stoic is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Richardson to the mat. Richardson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Richardson has his feet on Stoic's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Richardson pulls guard successfully.
Richardson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Richardson is controlling Stoic's posture.
Charles Richardson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Richardson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stoic is controlling him.
Stoic looking to pass the guard.
Stoic postures up. #SUB#
Richardson is looking for a triangle but Stoic pushes his legs off easily.
Stoic trying to control the position from guard on top but Richardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stoic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Stoic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Richardson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stoic manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Richardson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stoic keeping full guard, as Richardson tries to pass.
Richardson 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.#SUB#
Richardson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stoic seems keen to control Richardson's posture.#T3#
Richardson wants to stand but Stoic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Richardson stopping the sweep attempt from Stoic.
Richardson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Stoic working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Richardson has passed into half guard!
Stoic is breathing heavily.
Richardson slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stoic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Richardson scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Richardson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stoic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Richardson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richardson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Richardson 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Richardson defending well as Stoic loads up on a big left hand.
Stoic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stoic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richardson tries to counter with a takedown but Stoic is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Richardson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stoic was covering up waiting for the punch and Richardson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Richardson is stalling in the full guard.
Stoic looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoic keeping full guard, as Richardson tries to pass.
Richardson tries to stand but Stoic is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Richardson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Richardson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some wild striking there from Stoic.
Stoic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Richardson rushes Stoic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Richardson stalling the fight.
Stoic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T2#
Stoic gets underhooks to prevent Richardson's takedown attempt.
Stoic is trying to pull guard but Richardson has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Richardson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Stoic can't fight it off and eventually Richardson manages to take the fight to the floor. Stoic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Richardson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Richardson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Richardson forces his way into half guard.
Richardson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Richardson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Richardson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stoic hang on?
Richardson controlling the pace for now.
Stoic tries to lock up and control but Richardson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Richardson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Richardson unloading with bombs!
The referee warns Stoic that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Richardson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Richardson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stoic hang on?
Richardson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Richardson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee warns Stoic that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Andrei Stoic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charles Richardson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Richardson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stoic looks a forlorn figure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Richardson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Richardson, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Richardson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Chen is looking to clinch.
Chen stuffs the takedown.
Jackman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Jackman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Chen has one foot on Jackman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen throws a leg kick but Jackman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jackman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chen defends it well.
Chen has a takedown stuffed.
Jackman misses with a takedown attempt
and Chen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackman thinking.
Anthony Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Jackman.#T1#
Jackman shoots for a double leg takedown but Chen sprawls well. He's pushed Jackman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackman stuffs the takedown attempt from Chen. Chen gets slowly back to his feet.
Chen is breathing heavily.
Jackman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chen swivels and escapes.
Chen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jackman leaves Chen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackman stuffs the takedown.
Jackman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chen but Chen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Jackman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chen is not content to let Jackman control the position. #T2#
Jackman misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Jackman swings around for an armbar but Chen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jackman's guard.
Jackman 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.
Jackman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chen won't allow Jackman to sweep him here. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackman holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Jackman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chen is fighting to break Jackman's control of his arms but Jackman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chen preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chen is fending him off so far but Jackman persists. Nope, Chen circles away and we're back to standing.
Chen closes the distance and clinches up with Jackman, looking for a takedown. Chen pushes Jackman against the cage but Jackman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackman shoots in but Chen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Chen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jackman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chen.
Jackman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Jackman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chen sprawls well initially but Jackman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jackman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackman throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Chen to regain full guard.
Jackman trying to control the position from guard on top but Chen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackman throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Jackman trying to control the position from guard on top but Chen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Chen has his foot on Jackman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackman works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jackman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chen tries to avoid it but Jackman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chen to the ground. Chen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackman shoots for a double leg takedown but Chen sprawls well. He's pushed Jackman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anthony Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Jackman.
Jackman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Jackman shoots for a double leg takedown but Chen sprawls well. He's pushed Jackman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chen moves in looking to clinch but Jackman pushes him off.#TD2#
Jackman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackman lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Jackman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackman trying to control but Chen is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jackman drops back looking for a leg! Chen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chen manages to kick Jackman off! Jackman jumps back into Chen's guard.
Jackman trying to control but Chen is working from the bottom. #T3#
Jackman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jackman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chen is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jackman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chen defends it nicely.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Jackman looking to score a takedown here. Chen is defending well but Jackman drives through and ends up in Chen's guard.
Jackman throws a big elbow that misses.
Chen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackman.
Jackman throws a big right hand that misses. #SU2#
Jackman stands up and waves to Chen to follow him.
Chen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chen sprawls well. Chen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackman gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hugh Jackman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jackman shoots in but Chen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Jackman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Chen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Chen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackman raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jackman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chen as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Chen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackman or perhaps it was just good defense by Chen, which made it look bad.
Anthony Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Jackman.
Jackman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chen fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chen pinned against the cage. Chen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anthony Chen is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Chen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice combination there by Chen.
Jackman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chen is looking to counter with head kicks.
Jackman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chen is fending him off so far but Jackman persists. Nope, Chen circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackman shoots for a double leg takedown but Chen sprawls well. He's pushed Jackman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chen throws a big counter combination but Jackman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jackman missing with a left hand there. Chen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Chen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackman darts in looking for a takedown but Chen gets double underhooks and turns Jackman into the cage.
Jackman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chen pinned against the cage. Chen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Chen gets caught flat footed, as Jackman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T3#
Jackman with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Jackman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chen keeping full guard, as Jackman tries to pass. #SUB2#
Jackman drops back looking for a leg! Chen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chen manages to kick Jackman off! Jackman jumps back into Chen's guard.
Jackman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackman wants to control from the top but Chen keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Jackman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jackman, into his guard. #REVR#
Jackman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Chen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chen 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Chen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2023

#R1#
Noriega looks to land a combination but Stoic avoids it well. #CL#
Stoic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Noriega misses with a punch on the inside.
Noriega is trying to break free.
Stoic is stalling here. #TD#
Stoic gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Stoic is working for a submission of some sort.
Stoic passes to side control.
Noriega is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Stoic tries for a kimura but Noriega is defending well. #T1#
Stoic misses with the ground and pound.
Stoic in side control, throwing shots but Noriega defends.
Stoic is looking to take a break and control but Noriega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Noriega struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Stoic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Noriega knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Noriega tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stoic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Noriega wants to get back to his feet but Stoic is dominant here and he's now got Noriega's back!
The referee is taking a good look at Noriega as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Stoic!
Noriega is trying to get back to his feet but Stoic has full control of the position and if anything, Noriega has just worked his way into a worse spot.
I really don't envy Noriega right now.
Stoic lands shots from the back.
Can Noriega hold on?! Stoic is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stoic just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T3##SUB#
Stoic working for the choke.
What can Noriega do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stoic is looking to control Noriega but Noriega is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Noriega rolls, trying to escape but Stoic keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Noriega is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Noriega is trying to roll into a better position but Stoic has get a rear naked choke and Noriega is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andrei Stoic!
In his post fight interview, Andrei Stoic started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2023

#R1#
Mato moves in looking to clinch but Orsos pushes him off.
Mato is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A shot to the liver by Orsos. Beautiful body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mato or perhaps it was just good defense by Orsos, which made it look bad.
Orsos digs a good body shot into Mato's ribs.
A punch combination from Orsos misses.
It seemed like Mato was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD#
Orsos lands a left and a right that send Mato crashing to the mat, dazed. Orsos thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Mato is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orsos lands a brutal uppercut that launches Mato off his feet! Mato tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lacika Orsos!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2023

#R1#
Djoumbi misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Quintus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Djoumbi won't be happy with that. #SU2#
Quintus stands up and beckons Djoumbi to his feet. #TD2#
Quintus closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Djoumbi's guard.

Djoumbi pushes Quintus off and scrambles back to his feet.
Tim Djoumbi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Djoumbi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A countering left hand to the body from Quintus misses.#TD2#
Quintus drives through with a takedown into Djoumbi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Quintus controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Djoumbi wants to stand but Quintus is controlling the position.
Djoumbi looking for a sweep. Not yet Djoumbi, not yet.
Djoumbi is striking off his back. Quintus thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Quintus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Quintus wants to free his trapped foot but Djoumbi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Quintus prevents Djoumbi from improving his position.
Quintus slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Quintus tries to pass to full mount but Djoumbi defends it.
Quintus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like Quintus 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.
Djoumbi wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Quintus wants to pass the guard but Djoumbi is defending well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Quintus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Quintus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Djoumbi keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Quintus has closed the distance and engaged Djoumbi in a clinch. #BC#
Djoumbi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Djoumbi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Djoumbi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Quintus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Djoumbi has managed to get both his arms back between Quintus's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Djoumbi trying to control but Quintus is working from the bottom.
Djoumbi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Djoumbi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quintus is keeping the position for now.
Djoumbi with a nice head shot there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Quintus is on top in guard. #REVB#
Quintus controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Djoumbi controls Quintus momentarily but Quintus frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Smelius Quintus dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Djoumbi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Djoumbi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Quintus as he jumps to the side.
Djoumbi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Quintus as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Djoumbi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Djoumbi shoots in for a double leg but Quintus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Djoumbi.
Quintus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Quintus clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Quintus digs a right hand underneath Djoumbi's ribcage. Djoumbi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Quintus just leaning against Djoumbi, taking a breather. #T1##BC#
Djoumbi breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Djoumbi has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Quintus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Djoumbi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Djoumbi has momentary wrist control but Quintus slips an elbow through the middle.
Quintus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Quintus stopping the sweep attempt from Djoumbi.#T2#
Quintus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tim Djoumbi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Djoumbi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Quintus defends well and Djoumbi ends up having to push Quintus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3#
Quintus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Quintus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Djoumbi up against the cage.#BC2#
Quintus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Djoumbi fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Quintus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Djoumbi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Djoumbi bucks up and tries to throw Quintus off but instead Quintus has got his back!
Djoumbi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Good control from Quintus.#T4#
Djoumbi covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Djoumbi is trying to remain composed but Quintus is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#SUB2#
Djoumbi fending off the submission attempt from Quintus.
Quintus is landing with strikes from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Quintus controlling the positon.
Quintus is not going to allow Djoumbi to sit and survive in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Smelius Quintus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Quintus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Djoumbi.
Djoumbi fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Quintus moves into the clinch.
Quintus looking for a takedown.
Quintus gets through Djoumbi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Djoumbi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Quintus is trying to keep an underhook but Djoumbi manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Quintus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Quintus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Quintus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quintus looking for a sweep. Not yet Quintus, not yet. #T1##SUB2#
Quintus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Djoumbi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Quintus keeping moving, preventing Djoumbi from controlling successfully.
Djoumbi is looking to work some ground and pound but Quintus has wrist control.
Quintus being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Djoumbi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Quintus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Quintus has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Djoumbi has his foot on Quintus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Quintus works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Quintus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Djoumbi looking to control.
Quintus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Djoumbi wants to get back to his feet but Quintus is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Quintus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Djoumbi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Quintus clinches.
Quintus taking a breather.#TD2#
Quintus is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Djoumbi can't fight it off and eventually Quintus manages to take the fight to the floor. Djoumbi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Quintus wants to control from the top but Djoumbi keeps moving. #T4#
Djoumbi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Quintus controls the pace.
Quintus looking to pass the guard.
Quintus is working Djoumbi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Djoumbi striking off his back but it's not causing Quintus any problems.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Djoumbi wants to stand but Quintus is controlling the position.
Quintus works a leg free and moves into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Smelius Quintus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Quintus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smelius Quintus!

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