Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: EFC 32
Date: Nov 17, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Lawrence scores with a takedown into Mcbasketball's guard.
Lawrence wants to pass the guard but Mcbasketball is keeping the position.
Lawrence is in close to Mcbasketball's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lawrence wants to pass the guard but Mcbasketball is keeping the position.#SUB#
Mcbasketball has his foot on Lawrence 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lawrence works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Mcbasketball working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lawrence doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lawrence manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcbasketball is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mcbasketball keeping moving, preventing Lawrence from controlling successfully. #T1#
Lawrence looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Mcbasketball is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lawrence is aware though and is defending well.
Mcbasketball keeping moving, preventing Lawrence from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lawrence got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mcbasketball has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lawrence has managed to get both his arms back between Mcbasketball's legs - danger averted.
Lawrence tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcbasketball is retaining full guard.
Lawrence sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lawrence makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Mcbasketball working for a triangle but Lawrence defends it easily.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcbasketball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcbasketball controls Lawrence momentarily but Lawrence frees himself. #SUB#
Mcbasketball is looking for a triangle but Lawrence pushes his legs off easily.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcbasketball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcbasketball being controlled here, momentarily.
Mcbasketball definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Mcbasketball looking to control.
Lawrence throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Mcbasketball isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lawrence stacks Mcbasketball on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lawrence !
We've been informed that Lawrence has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lawrence wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcbasketball keeps working.
Mcbasketball tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lawrence wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mcbasketball struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Lawrence tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lawrence has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Lawrence wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mcbasketball, who protects the arm well. #T4##SUB2#
Lawrence working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Lawrence working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lawrence tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lawrence has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcbasketball manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eugene Lawrence 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#
Lawrence just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawrence misses with a head kick.
Mcbasketball defending well as Lawrence loads up on a big left hand.
Mcbasketball went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Donk. Lawrence catches Mcbasketball right on the button with a cross.
Lawrence scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No luck for Lawrence with that takedown attempt.
Mcbasketball went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mcbasketball misses with a wild combination.
Lawrence misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mcbasketball changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Lawrence closes the distance and pushes Mcbasketball back into the cage.
Mcbasketball can't find room to land a body shot as Lawrence controls the action. #T1##TD#
Mcbasketball pulls guard.
Lawrence makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Mcbasketball keeps moving.
Lawrence slips nicely into half guard.
Mcbasketball is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mcbasketball is working hard here to advance position.
Lawrence is thwarting Mcbasketball's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Lawrence is trying to work for a kimura but Mcbasketball is defending well. #T2#
Mcbasketball preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lawrence wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcbasketball keeps working.
Mcbasketball is trying to maintain the position but Lawrence is very close to passing his half guard.
Lawrence passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mcbasketball!
Mcbasketball regains half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Lawrence is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mcbasketball has his hands clasped together around Lawrence 's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Lawrence is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mcbasketball has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mcbasketball works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Mcbasketball is looking for a triangle but Lawrence pushes his legs off easily.
Lawrence advances to half guard.
Mcbasketball trying to control here. #T4#
Lawrence wants to pass the guard but Mcbasketball is defending well. #SUB#
Mcbasketball is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lawrence pulls his head out easily.
Mcbasketball is trying to maintain the position but Lawrence is very close to passing his half guard.
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawrence content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lawrence is trying to control the action in half guard but Mcbasketball is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mcbasketball is defending against the submission attempts here by Lawrence .
Lawrence wants to take a breather but Mcbasketball is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eugene Lawrence 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!#R3#
Lawrence tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lawrence misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Lawrence gets a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Lawrence . #TD2#
Lawrence pulls guard effortlessly.
Lawrence looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mcbasketball is pushing down on Lawrence 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lawrence is fighting to maintain full guard but Mcbasketball has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lawrence tries to roll over but Mcbasketball keeps him under control.
Lawrence works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Lawrence is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Lawrence throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mcbasketball trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom. #T1#
Mcbasketball trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcbasketball preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Mcbasketball drops back looking for a leg! Lawrence is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawrence manages to kick Mcbasketball off! Mcbasketball jumps back into Lawrence 's guard. #SUB2#
Lawrence is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mcbasketball trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
Mcbasketball landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lawrence looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mcbasketball wants to pass the guard but Lawrence is keeping the position.
Mcbasketball trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawrence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eugene Lawrence has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lawrence looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Lawrence is looking for a triangle but Mcbasketball pushes his legs off easily.
Lawrence keeping moving, preventing Mcbasketball from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mcbasketball avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Mcbasketball wants to pass the guard but Lawrence is keeping the position.
Lawrence looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lawrence .
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcbasketball as he avoids it easily.
Lawrence fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mcbasketball has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mcbasketball or perhaps it was just good defense by Lawrence , which made it look bad.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcbasketball but Mcbasketball pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
No luck for Mcbasketball with that takedown attempt.
Lawrence getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Lawrence pushes Mcbasketball up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Mcbasketball manages to pull guard.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcbasketball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mcbasketball is looking for a triangle but Lawrence pushes his legs off easily.
Lawrence is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Mcbasketball keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eugene Lawrence really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R4#
Lawrence avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD2#
Lawrence looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mcbasketball!#SUB2#
Lawrence is trying to get an arm triangle but Mcbasketball is defending well. #SUB2#
Lawrence tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcbasketball manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lawrence prevents Mcbasketball from improving his position.#T1#
Mcbasketball is trying to control but can't.
Mcbasketball moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Lawrence drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mcbasketball dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB#
Mcbasketball postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lawrence is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mcbasketball, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Mcbasketball working for a triangle but Lawrence defends it easily. #T2##SUB#
Mcbasketball escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lawrence gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lawrence trying to control but Mcbasketball is working from the bottom.
Lawrence pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcbasketball is keeping the position for now.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Mcbasketball keeps moving. #T3#
Lawrence working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Lawrence drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lawrence jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mcbasketball pulls Lawrence in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Mcbasketball escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lawrence gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lawrence showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lawrence passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Lawrence is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mcbasketball has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mcbasketball can't do much from the bottom here.
Lawrence works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cranjis Mcbasketball has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcbasketball is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lawrence 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawrence trying to control from half guard but Mcbasketball is working away.
Mcbasketball moves into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eugene Lawrence comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lawrence 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Eugene Lawrence !
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Eugene Lawrence !
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Eugene Lawrence !

Eugene Lawrence wins by unanimous decision!
Eugene Lawrence decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: EFC 28
Date: Oct 11, 2021

#R1#
Ixtlan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mcbasketball under the eye.
Mcbasketball takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mcbasketball tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ixtlan defends well and Mcbasketball ends up having to push Ixtlan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A short right from Ixtlan. #TD#
Mcbasketball drags the fight down to the ground.
Ixtlan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Mcbasketball is looking for a triangle but Ixtlan pushes his legs off easily.
Mcbasketball looking to control. #SUB#
Mcbasketball is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ixtlan wants to control from the top but Mcbasketball keeps moving. #T1#
Ixtlan content to stall in guard here.
Ixtlan throws a big right hand that misses.
Mcbasketball keeping moving, preventing Ixtlan from controlling successfully.
Ixtlan controlling from the top position.
Mcbasketball working a defensive guard here.
Ixtlan throwing strikes but missing.
Ixtlan tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcbasketball is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ixtlan trying to control but Mcbasketball is working from the bottom.
Ixtlan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mcbasketball takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ixtlan throws a jab when Mcbasketball was well out of range.
Nice shot lands for Ixtlan.
Mcbasketball is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ixtlan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ixtlan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mcbasketball.#TD#
Mcbasketball feints and as Ixtlan raises his hands in defense, Mcbasketball changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mcbasketball trying to control the position from guard on top but Ixtlan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mcbasketball drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcbasketball jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mcbasketball wants to control from the top but Ixtlan keeps moving. #T3#
Mcbasketball is looking to work some ground and pound but Ixtlan has wrist control.#SUB2#
Ixtlan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mcbasketball can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Our spies down at at Mapinguari Guerreiro inform us that Ixtlan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mcbasketball advances to half guard. #SUB#
Mcbasketball is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ixtlan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ixtlan won't allow Mcbasketball to pass to mount. #SUB#
Mcbasketball is trying to work for a kimura but Ixtlan is defending well.
Ixtlan is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ixtlan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcbasketball pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Mcbasketball is trying to control the action in half guard but Ixtlan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ixtlan trying to control here.
Mcbasketball sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ixtlan defending well though.
Ixtlan is controlling Mcbasketball's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mcbasketball sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ixtlan defending well though. #SUB#
Mcbasketball is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ixtlan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mcbasketball.
Mcbasketball is looking to advance position but Ixtlan won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcbasketball wants to control but Ixtlan is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aster Ixtlan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A left lands for Ixtlan.
Mcbasketball gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ixtlan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mcbasketball looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mcbasketball has been working on his balance at Cali Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Ixtlan.
Mcbasketball takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mcbasketball shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ixtlan but Ixtlan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mcbasketball looks for a takedown but Ixtlan sprawls well.
Ixtlan scores with the left hand. Mcbasketball knows he should have avoided that one.
Cranjis Mcbasketball is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Mcbasketball gets a double leg takedown into Ixtlan's guard.
Ixtlan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ixtlan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcbasketball postures up.
Mcbasketball in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Ixtlan is pulling down on Mcbasketball's head. It's preventing any offense from Mcbasketball, at least for the moment.
Cranjis Mcbasketball overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mcbasketball makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Ixtlan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mcbasketball is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ixtlan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcbasketball misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#SUB#
Mcbasketball is working to tighten his grip on Ixtlan's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ixtlan has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Mcbasketball is really squeezing tight and eventually Ixtlan passes out! Mcbasketball breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cranjis Mcbasketball!
In his post fight interview, Cranjis Mcbasketball started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: EFC 20
Date: Jul 20, 2021

#R1##TD#
Eagle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mcbasketball's guard.
Eagle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Mcbasketball looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Eagle landing with the ground and pound.
Eagle trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcbasketball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eagle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mcbasketball looking for a guillotine here but Eagle defends easily.
Eagle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Mcbasketball looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcbasketball tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcbasketball has momentary wrist control but Eagle slips an elbow through the middle.
Eagle passes Mcbasketball's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Mcbasketball is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eagle pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Eagle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Eagle has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mcbasketball is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Mcbasketball looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eagle is nestled in close to Mcbasketball, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Eagle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mcbasketball looking for submissions off his back.
Mcbasketball wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Eagle is keen to just control but Mcbasketball is a slippery customer.
Mcbasketball moves into full guard. #T2#
Eagle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Mcbasketball looking for a guillotine here but Eagle defends easily.
Eagle landing some decent shots from guard.
Mcbasketball is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Eagle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Eagle with a nice head shot there.
Eagle cracks Mcbasketball with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Mcbasketball has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Eagle is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mcbasketball.
Mcbasketball taking punishment in the form of punches. #T3#
Mcbasketball taking punishment in the form of punches.
Eagle lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Eagle scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mcbasketball to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Mcbasketball's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Eagle working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #ROC#Mcbasketball is rocked!
Eagle grinds an elbow into Mcbasketball's temple.
Mcbasketball is still in real trouble! Can Eagle finish him?
Eagle in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Mcbasketball looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Eagle turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Eagle!
A very excited looking The Eagle rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: EFC 18
Date: Jun 29, 2021

#R1##CL#
Laguna rushes Mcbasketball and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Laguna pulls guard.
Laguna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mcbasketball stands and throws Laguna's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Mcbasketball is trying to get an arm triangle but Laguna is defending well. #SUB2#
Mcbasketball has hold of Laguna's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Laguna tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Mcbasketball cranks the arm and Laguna screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Laguna, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Cranjis Mcbasketball!
Cranjis Mcbasketball spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: EFC 16
Date: Jun 09, 2021

#R1#
Ixtlan swings for the body but Mcbasketball moves out of range.
Ixtlan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mcbasketball slips under a jab from Ixtlan.
Mcbasketball appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ixtlan jabs Mcbasketball to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mcbasketball ducks under a wild hook from Ixtlan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcbasketball moves away from the strike by Ixtlan.
Ixtlan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcbasketball was well out of range. Poor timing from Ixtlan.
Ixtlan closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Mcbasketball takes one to the side of the head.
Mcbasketball ducks under a wild hook from Ixtlan.
Mcbasketball seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mcbasketball slips under a jab.
A jab from Ixtlan misses.
As Ixtlan looks to move away, Mcbasketball throws a big counter combo but Ixtlan just gets out of the way.
Mcbasketball ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ixtlan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mcbasketball throws a big counter combination but Ixtlan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ixtlan misses with a hook.
As Ixtlan looks to move away, Mcbasketball throws a big counter combo but Ixtlan just gets out of the way.
Aster Ixtlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Ixtlan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ixtlan takes a swing at Mcbasketball's ribcage but misses.
Mcbasketball appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ixtlan misses with a series of wild punches.
As Ixtlan tries to get set, Mcbasketball tries to push him back and clinch up but Ixtlan manages to avoid the attempt.
Mcbasketball looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ixtlan looks to land a left hand but Mcbasketball moved out of range nicely.
Mcbasketball throws a big counter combination but Ixtlan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ixtlan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mcbasketball ducks under a wild hook from Ixtlan.#T3#
Mcbasketball needs to keep his hands up - Ixtlan had a free shot at his head there.
Mcbasketball blocks a jab.
Mcbasketball went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ixtlan misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Ixtlan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mcbasketball bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ixtlan throws a big shot that misses.
Ixtlan misses the jab.#T4#
Ixtlan throws a jab but it's blocked by Mcbasketball.
Mcbasketball displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ixtlan throws out the jab.
Ixtlan loads up on a big right hand but Mcbasketball slips the punch.
Mcbasketball seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ixtlan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Ixtlan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ixtlan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ixtlan misses with an uppercut. Mcbasketball saw that one coming.
Ixtlan throws a right hand that Mcbasketball ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcbasketball also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aster Ixtlan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ixtlan misses with a body shot.
Ixtlan throws a looping overhand right but Mcbasketball ducks down to avoid it.
Mcbasketball went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mcbasketball might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mcbasketball slips a jab from Ixtlan.
Mcbasketball appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ixtlan looks to land a right hand but Mcbasketball moved out of range.
It looked like Mcbasketball was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ixtlan takes a swing at Mcbasketball's ribcage but misses.
Aster Ixtlan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcbasketball takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ixtlan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mcbasketball went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ixtlan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mcbasketball.#T1#
Mcbasketball avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mcbasketball is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ixtlan.
A big right from Ixtlan misses.
Ixtlan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mcbasketball slips under a jab from Ixtlan.
Mcbasketball moves out of range of the strikes.
Ixtlan swinging wildly here. #T2#
Mcbasketball moves out of range as Ixtlan strikes.
Mcbasketball is looking for a counter combo.
Ixtlan missing with a left hand there. Mcbasketball was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ixtlan throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Mcbasketball counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Mcbasketball working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Mcbasketball tries for a kimura but Ixtlan is defending well.
Mcbasketball trying to control the position but Ixtlan is working away. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Ixtlan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ixtlan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcbasketball is looking to take a break and control but Ixtlan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ixtlan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mcbasketball off and has taken his back!
Our spies down at at Mapinguari Guerreiro inform us that Ixtlan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mcbasketball manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ixtlan's guard. Nice work there by Mcbasketball.
Mcbasketball trying to control the position from guard on top but Ixtlan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mcbasketball drops back looking for a leg! Ixtlan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ixtlan manages to kick Mcbasketball off! Mcbasketball jumps back into Ixtlan's guard. #T4#
Ixtlan controlling the position.
Mcbasketball trying to control but Ixtlan is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mcbasketball postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ixtlan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mcbasketball, into his guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aster Ixtlan 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.#R3#
Ixtlan connects with a looping right hand.
A punch combination from Ixtlan misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ixtlan tries to bum rush Mcbasketball with a series of wild strikes but Mcbasketball uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mcbasketball went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ixtlan misses with the combination.
It looked like Mcbasketball was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Ixtlan stalks Mcbasketball and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mcbasketball's face. Mcbasketball staggers backwards, shaken.
Mcbasketball slips under a jab from Ixtlan.
Ixtlan misses with a few strikes there.
Ixtlan throws a body punch but Mcbasketball moves out of range.
Mcbasketball appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mcbasketball on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Ixtlan misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Mcbasketball.
Mcbasketball wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mcbasketball avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ixtlan missing with a left hand there. Mcbasketball was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ixtlan throws a lazy right hand but Mcbasketball sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ixtlan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcbasketball. #T3#
A jab from Ixtlan misses.
Mcbasketball appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mcbasketball walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ixtlan misses with a right hand
and Mcbasketball counters with a series of strikes. Ixtlan will be more careful next time no doubt.
A lazy left from Ixtlan finds it's target.
Ixtlan misses with a looping left.
It looked like Mcbasketball was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ixtlan throws an overhand right that lands on Mcbasketball's shoulder, as Mcbasketball tries to avoid the shot.
As Ixtlan looks to move away, Mcbasketball throws a big counter combo but Ixtlan just gets out of the way.
Ixtlan misses with a right hand #TD#
and Mcbasketball counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ixtlan! #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Mcbasketball has hold of Ixtlan's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Ixtlan seems comfortable defending it but Mcbasketball has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Ixtlan is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Ixtlan is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Mcbasketball couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cranjis Mcbasketball!
In his post fight interview, Cranjis Mcbasketball started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: EFC 15
Date: May 30, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Tufalo rushes Mcbasketball and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Mcbasketball pulls guard. #SUB#
Mcbasketball throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mcbasketball looking to control. #SUB#
Mcbasketball is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tufalo is aware though and is defending well.
Tufalo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Mcbasketball looking for a guillotine here but Tufalo defends easily. #SUB#
Mcbasketball had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tufalo defends it easily.#SUB#
Mcbasketball has his foot on Tufalo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tufalo works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB#
Mcbasketball is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tufalo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcbasketball. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Mcbasketball had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tufalo defends it easily.
Mcbasketball working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Mcbasketball is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Tufalo rolls with it to try and escape but Mcbasketball cranks on the arm and Tufalo is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cranjis Mcbasketball!
Cranjis Mcbasketball 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: EFC 13
Date: May 07, 2021

#R1#
Mcbasketball walks into a jab.
Nokia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mcbasketball slips under a jab.
Mcbasketball on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mcbasketball slips under a jab.
Nokia pushes Mcbasketball away with a front kick.
Nokia connects with a high kick.
Nokia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Mcbasketball's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nokia lands a nice looking body kick.
Nokia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nokia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mcbasketball.
Nokia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nokia throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T1#
Nokia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mcbasketball is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nokia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mcbasketball's sensitive parts.
A big left from Nokia misses.
Mcbasketball avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good leg kick by Nokia.
Nokia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nokia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nokia connects with an inside leg kick.
Nokia scores with a nice body kick.
Nokia throws a hook to the side of Mcbasketball's head but Mcbasketball sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Nokia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mcbasketball. That did some damage!
Mcbasketball has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nokia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcbasketball was well out of range. Poor timing from Nokia.
Nokia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mcbasketball.
Mcbasketball walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nokia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tesla Nokia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcbasketball blocks the body kick.
Mcbasketball is looking for the big counter here.
Mcbasketball avoids the head kick by Nokia.
Nokia with the inside leg kick.
Mcbasketball slips a straight right by Nokia.
Mcbasketball lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick from Nokia lands but Mcbasketball takes it in his stride.
Nokia loads up on a big right hand but Mcbasketball slips the punch.#T3#
Nokia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nokia throws a head kick that misses.
Mcbasketball lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick misses from Nokia.
Nokia throws a head kick but Mcbasketball moves out of range.
Mcbasketball tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nokia throws a hook but Mcbasketball blocks it.
Nokia looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nokia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcbasketball is looking for the big counter here.
Nokia does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mcbasketball moves out of range of the body kick from Nokia.
Despite the aggression on Mcbasketball's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nokia.
Nokia pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Nokia looks for the body kick but Mcbasketball saw that one coming.
Nokia lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice body kick from Nokia.
Nokia feints and then cracks Mcbasketball's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mcbasketball down.
Mcbasketball's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mcbasketball takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mcbasketball tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mcbasketball has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nokia.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nokia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nokia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcbasketball has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nokia.
Nice body kick there by Nokia.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tesla Nokia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mcbasketball has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nokia.
Nokia is looking to land body kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nokia - that will leave a mark!
Mcbasketball avoids a kick to the body.
Mcbasketball is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mcbasketball avoids the head kick by Nokia.
Nokia sets himself, and Mcbasketball steps forward looking for the clinch! Nokia avoids it this time.
Mcbasketball on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nokia. Nokia obviously looking to wear him down.
Nokia misses with an uppercut. Mcbasketball saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nokia lands a leg kick that knocks Mcbasketball off balance momentarily.
Nokia misses with a hook.
Nokia sets himself, and Mcbasketball steps forward looking for the clinch! Nokia avoids it this time.
Cranjis Mcbasketball is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nokia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mcbasketball.
Nokia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Nokia looks to land a body kick but Mcbasketball moved away.
Nokia misses with a body kick.
Nokia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nokia throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nokia throws a head kick that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mcbasketball crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nokia - the referee stops the clock and Mcbasketball gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nokia. Mcbasketball manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mcbasketball walks into a straight right hand from Nokia.
Nokia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nokia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nokia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nokia throws a head kick that misses.
Tesla Nokia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Nokia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mcbasketball is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nokia is looking to land body kicks.
Nokia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mcbasketball takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcbasketball ducks under a wild hook from Nokia.
Mcbasketball tries to counter with a clinch but Nokia shakes him off and moves away.
Tesla Nokia is winning the standup battle so far.
Mcbasketball ducks right into an uppercut from Nokia.
Mcbasketball checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Despite the aggression on Mcbasketball's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nokia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mcbasketball takes a step back to recover.
Nokia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nokia throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Mcbasketball counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T3#
Nokia keeping moving, preventing Mcbasketball from controlling successfully.
Nokia looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Mcbasketball postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nokia is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mcbasketball, into his guard. #REVR#
Nokia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Mcbasketball looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mcbasketball has momentary wrist control but Nokia slips an elbow through the middle.
Nokia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Mcbasketball bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nokia's guard. #REVB#
Mcbasketball won't allow Nokia to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nokia is pulling down on Mcbasketball's head to control his posture.
Nokia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcbasketball can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Mcbasketball drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nokia dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Mcbasketball is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nokia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nokia stands up over Mcbasketball, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nokia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nokia is looking to work some ground and pound but Mcbasketball has wrist control.
Nokia cracks Mcbasketball with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tesla Nokia dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Nokia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Nokia backs off Mcbasketball throws a huge counter combo but Nokia manages to avoid it all.
Nokia misses with a body kick.
Mcbasketball checks the leg kick.
Mcbasketball unleashes a big counter combination but Nokia bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nokia scores with a spinning back kick!
Nokia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mcbasketball takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nokia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mcbasketball checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nokia throws a front kick that sends Mcbasketball stumbling back into the cage.
Nokia throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nokia misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Nokia thows a body kick. Mcbasketball tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nokia throws a jab when Mcbasketball was well out of range.
Mcbasketball throws a counter combo.
Mcbasketball blocks a head kick by Nokia.
Mcbasketball checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Nokia.
Mcbasketball is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nokia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mcbasketball.
Mcbasketball moves out of range as Nokia throws a body kick.
Mcbasketball is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mcbasketball ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nokia throws the kick towards the body but Mcbasketball avoids it.
Nokia throws a jab but it's blocked by Mcbasketball.
Mcbasketball unleashes a big counter combination but Nokia bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Nokia lands a front kick.
Nokia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mcbasketball is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Good leg kick by Nokia.
Mcbasketball blocks a head kick by Nokia.
Mcbasketball steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nokia.
Nokia throws a jab when Mcbasketball was well out of range.
Nokia misses with a hook.
Nokia punishes Mcbasketball's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nokia lands a head shot.
Mcbasketball takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T3#
Nokia misses with a body kick.
Nokia tries to land a front kick but Mcbasketball steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nokia tries a head kick but it misses.
Nokia misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Mcbasketball counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nokia won't be happy with that.
Nokia tries to bench press Mcbasketball off him but Mcbasketball keeps the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Mcbasketball tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mcbasketball has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nokia is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Mcbasketball wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nokia, who protects the arm well. #T4##SUB2#
Mcbasketball is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nokia has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Mcbasketball is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Nokia is trying to escape and Mcbasketball transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Nokia is forced to tap! Nice work there by Mcbasketball! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cranjis Mcbasketball!
Cranjis Mcbasketball bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: EFC 12
Date: Apr 16, 2021

#R1#
Mcbasketball throws a right and a left that Lawrence avoids nicely.
Mcbasketball wants to clinch but Lawrence slips to the side
and Lawrence counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lawrence tries to clinch there but Mcbasketball circles away. #TD2#
Lawrence gets caught flat footed, as Mcbasketball shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Lawrence has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mcbasketball can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lawrence will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lawrence working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcbasketball.
Lawrence working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcbasketball.
Mcbasketball has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mcbasketball trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawrence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mcbasketball's guard. #REVR#
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcbasketball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawrence pushing down on Mcbasketball's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Mcbasketball is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lawrence pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
Mcbasketball looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lawrence passes to full mount!
Lawrence controlling the position easily from mount.
Mcbasketball is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lawrence looking to control but Mcbasketball is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mcbasketball prevents Lawrence from taking his back.
Lawrence trying to control but Mcbasketball is having none of it. #T2#
Lawrence is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lawrence looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lawrence controlling the pace for now.
Mcbasketball working to try and regain half guard.
Lawrence controlling his opponent.
Lawrence avoids the attempt from Mcbasketball to control.
Mcbasketball is working to get back to half guard.
Lawrence controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Lawrence can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mcbasketball is looking to escape. #SUB#
Lawrence is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mcbasketball has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mcbasketball!
Lawrence is trying to keep Mcbasketball in close. #SUB#
Lawrence looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Mcbasketball is defending well. Lawrence quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Mcbasketball has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lawrence celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eugene Lawrence !
Eugene Lawrence retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Eugene Lawrence thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EFC 10
Date: Mar 19, 2021

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Randle as he connects with a hook.
Mcbasketball uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Randle.
Mcbasketball is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Randle forces Mcbasketball back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Mcbasketball fails to land.
Mcbasketball swings wildly with an uppercut but Randle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Mcbasketball scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Randle is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mcbasketball can't fight it off and eventually Randle manages to take the fight to the floor. Mcbasketball looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mcbasketball 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.
Mcbasketball keeping full guard, as Randle tries to pass.
Randle landing some decent shots from guard.
Randle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Mcbasketball has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Randle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Randle's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Randle connects with a couple of short punches.
Randle wants to control from the top but Mcbasketball keeps moving.
Randle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mcbasketball throws his legs up looking for a submission but Randle uses it to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randle working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mcbasketball tries to bench press Randle off him but Randle keeps the position.
Randle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcbasketball keeps working. #SUB#
Randle tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mcbasketball takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T2#
Mcbasketball is looking to regain half guard here but Randle keeps moving and retains side control.
Randle is looking to take a break and control but Mcbasketball is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mcbasketball tries to buck Randle off but Randle is having none of it.
Randle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcbasketball keeps working.
Randle has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Randle lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mcbasketball wants to control but Randle postures up.
Randle is looking to take a break and control but Mcbasketball is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Randle landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
Randle creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mcbasketball takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Randle is chipping away with strikes.
Mcbasketball sneaks back into half guard.
Randle working over Mcbasketball with some ground and pound. Mcbasketball looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randle lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC#Mcbasketball is rocked!
Mcbasketball is trying to maintain the position but Randle is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Mcbasketball actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mcbasketball looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Randle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Randle there. #T4#
Mcbasketball has hold of Randle's hands but Randle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mcbasketball is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Randle scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mcbasketball is still in real trouble! Can Randle finish him?
Randle lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Mcbasketball quite badly. Mcbasketball pulls Randle in close trying to recover. Randle postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Mcbasketball on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Mcbasketball doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lue Randle!
Lue Randle seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BLAZE 17 - WHITE VS MCKEE
Date: Mar 04, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Palakiko tries to keep at a distance but Mcbasketball has taken the fight into the clinch.
Palakiko lands a body shot.
Mcbasketball working aggressively here. #BC2#
Mcbasketball breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Palakiko catches Mcbasketball with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Palakiko throws a series of strikes that have Mcbasketball backpedaling.
Mcbasketball takes a swing at Palakiko's ribcage but misses.
Palakiko is looking for a counter combo.
Palakiko throws a right and a left that Mcbasketball avoids nicely.
Mcbasketball tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Palakiko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Palakiko misses with a series of wild punches.
Mcbasketball fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mcbasketball misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've been told by Palakiko's head coaches at Qube MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Palakiko fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick from Palakiko lands but Mcbasketball takes it in his stride.
Palakiko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mcbasketball eats them both and turns towards Palakiko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Palakiko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mcbasketball has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mcbasketball looks to throw the jab but Palakiko is out of range. #T1#
Palakiko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mcbasketball at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Palakiko. Those never looked like landing.
Mcbasketball is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Palakiko with a body shot.
Mcbasketball takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Palakiko connects with the punch.
Palakiko dodges the punch combination from Mcbasketball.
Palakiko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mcbasketball has time to react.
Palakiko lands a two punch combo.
Palakiko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Palakiko does it's job there.
Palakiko scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcbasketball is looking to clinch but Palakiko is avoiding it.
Mcbasketball walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mcbasketball looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Palakiko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcbasketball.
Palakiko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mcbasketball walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Palakiko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Palakiko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mcbasketballs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Palakiko blocks a jab.
Mcbasketball throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Palakiko's waist but Palakiko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mcbasketball off to one side.
Palakiko is working the combinations to good effect here.
Mcbasketball tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Palakiko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mcbasketball wants to clinch.
Palakiko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Palakiko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mcbasketball looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mcbasketball throws a jab when Palakiko was well out of range.
Palakiko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mcbasketball takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Palakiko, as that shot connected.
Palakiko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Palakiko cracks a nice hook into Mcbasketball's ribs.
Mcbasketball ducks right into an uppercut from Palakiko. #T3#
Palakiko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mcbasketball.
Mcbasketball on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Palakiko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mcbasketball eats them both and turns towards Palakiko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mcbasketball throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Palakiko.
Palakiko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Palakiko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mcbasketball tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Palakiko defends well and Mcbasketball ends up having to push Palakiko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Daniel Palakiko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cranjis Mcbasketball.
Jab, jab by Palakiko - just one landing.
Palakiko lands a jab to Mcbasketball's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palakiko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Palakiko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mcbasketball takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mcbasketball thows a left - swing and a miss!
Palakiko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mcbasketball.
Palakiko scores with a nice right hand. #T4#
Mcbasketball walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcbasketball looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mcbasketball walks into a stiff left hand from Palakiko.#CL2#
Mcbasketball pushes Palakiko up against the cage in a clinch.
Palakiko scores with a shot to the side of Mcbasketball's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcbasketball.
Palakiko scores with a hook to the body.
Mcbasketball prevents Palakiko from breaking the clinch.
Mcbasketball has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Palakiko can't find room to land a body shot as Mcbasketball controls the action. #BC#
Palakiko manages to break the clinch.
Palakiko digs a good hook to Mcbasketball's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcbasketball closes the distance and clinches up with Palakiko, looking for a takedown. Mcbasketball pushes Palakiko against the cage but Palakiko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mcbasketball is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Palakiko.
Palakiko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Palakiko with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Palakiko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mcbasketball tries to clinch up
and Palakiko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to the liver by Palakiko. Beautiful body shot.
Mcbasketball takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Palakiko stalks Mcbasketball and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mcbasketball's face. Mcbasketball staggers backwards, shaken.
Palakiko lands a body shot.
Palakiko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Palakiko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Palakiko backs off Mcbasketball throws a huge counter combo but Palakiko manages to avoid it all.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Palakiko, as that shot connected.
Mcbasketball throws a jab when Palakiko was well out of range.
Palakiko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Palakiko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcbasketball can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcbasketball fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Palakiko.#T1#
Palakiko misses with a few strikes there.
Daniel Palakiko is winning the standup battle so far.
Palakiko connects with a looping right hand.
Mcbasketball misses with a hook.
Palakiko connects with a crisp jab.
Daniel Palakiko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcbasketball falls off balance throwing a combination
and Palakiko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Palakiko throws a shot to the body.
Palakiko digs a good hook to Mcbasketball's body.
Palakiko cracks a nice hook into Mcbasketball's ribs.
Palakiko connects with a looping right hand.
Mcbasketball ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palakiko moves away.
Palakiko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Palakiko throws a right hand that Mcbasketball ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcbasketball also avoids with ease.
Mcbasketball showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Palakiko.
Mcbasketball looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot by Palakiko.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcbasketball looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice shot lands for Palakiko.
Mcbasketball throws the left hand but Palakiko avoids the punch easily.
Palakiko keeps the fight on the outside.
Mcbasketball showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Palakiko.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mcbasketball.
Palakiko leaves Mcbasketball with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Daniel Palakiko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cranjis Mcbasketball.
Palakiko swats away the attempt to clinch by Mcbasketball.
Mcbasketball is trying desperately to land a takedown but Palakiko is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mcbasketball.
Palakiko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Palakiko.
Palakiko lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Palakiko misses with the combination.
Mcbasketball swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Palakiko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mcbasketball lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mcbasketball takes one to the side of the head.
Daniel Palakiko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Palakiko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mcbasketball is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Palakiko misses with a head kick.
Mcbasketball looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mcbasketball fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mcbasketball shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Palakiko defends it nicely.
Palakiko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcbasketball shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Palakiko sprawls well. Palakiko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mcbasketball gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcbasketball looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Palakiko lands a nice looking body shot.
Palakiko connects with the punch.
Mcbasketball swings away with a body shot that misses
and Palakiko counters with a left to the body.
Palakiko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Palakiko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Palakiko does no damage.
Mcbasketball needs to keep his hands up - Palakiko had a free shot at his head there.
Mcbasketball takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Palakiko scores with a sloppy right hand. Mcbasketball should have avoided that one.
A punch combination from Palakiko misses.
Palakiko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Palakiko lands a glancing blow to the side of Mcbasketball's head.
Palakiko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mcbasketball back to the cage. Palakiko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Palakiko dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Mcbasketball tries to clinch up but Palakiko circles away and keeps his distance.
Palakiko slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcbasketball, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mcbasketball thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mcbasketball throws a looping overhand right but Palakiko ducks down to avoid it.
Palakiko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mcbasketball's head.
Palakiko scores with a sloppy right hand. Mcbasketball should have avoided that one.
Mcbasketball takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Palakiko lands an overhand right.
Palakiko lands with a nice body punch.
Palakiko lands with a nice combination. Mcbasketball backs away looking to recover.
Palakiko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mcbasketballs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mcbasketball tries to close the distance and clinch up but Palakiko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palakiko tries a head kick but it misses.
Mcbasketball misses with a shot to the body
and Palakiko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Palakiko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mcbasketball's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Palakiko wants to stand and escape but Mcbasketball is having none of it.
Mcbasketball postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Mcbasketball drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcbasketball jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Palakiko is looking to stand up but Mcbasketball isn't so interested in that idea.
Mcbasketball trying to control the position from guard on top but Palakiko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palakiko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Palakiko tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Mcbasketball 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. Mcbasketball seems to have locked his on tight now - Palakiko screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Mcbasketball, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Cranjis Mcbasketball!
Cranjis Mcbasketball bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Daniel Palakiko stepped up to the mic, saying 'It is what it is, I'll bounce back.'.

Event: BLAZE 13 - RIDER VS ALLU
Date: Feb 04, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mcbasketball.
Diaz looks to move to half guard but instead Mcbasketball has passed into mount! Damn!
Mcbasketball prevents Diaz from getting the reversal.
Mcbasketball is landing with some decent strikes but Diaz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB2#
Mcbasketball has hold of Diaz's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Diaz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mcbasketball avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.#SUB2#
Mcbasketball looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Diaz is desperately trying to improve his position but Mcbasketball has a good base and remains in mount.
Diaz 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.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
My spies in EFC Gym inform me that Mcbasketball has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1##SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mcbasketball connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple.
Mcbasketball missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Mcbasketball is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz is looking to control Mcbasketball's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Mcbasketball has control of the leg. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mcbasketball winds up and cracks Diaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mcbasketball frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Mcbasketball looking for a guillotine from mount but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz tries to lock up and control but Mcbasketball gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mcbasketball scoring with strikes but Diaz is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mcbasketball is working for a guillotine from mount but Diaz frees his head quite easily.
Diaz is trying to escape the mount.
Diaz wants to hold on but Mcbasketball pushes him away.#T3#
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Mcbasketball isn't that keen on the idea.
Diaz wants to control but Mcbasketball is having none of it.
Diaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Mcbasketball has hold of Diaz's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Diaz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mcbasketball can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Mcbasketball has control of Diaz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Diaz regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T4#
Diaz wants to control but Mcbasketball is having none of it.
Diaz is in a horrible position here. Mcbasketball smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mcbasketball scoring with strikes but Diaz is staying in there.
Diaz is trying desperately to improve position.
Diaz wants to control but Mcbasketball is having none of it.
Mcbasketball unloading with bombs!#SUB2#
Mcbasketball is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Diaz is surviving well by controlling Mcbasketball's body position as best he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cranjis Mcbasketball dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mcbasketball with a hook.#TD#
Mcbasketball gets caught flat footed, as Diaz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcbasketball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mcbasketball working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Mcbasketball can't keep his opponent in guard - Diaz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mcbasketball is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Diaz is pressing down on Mcbasketball's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcbasketball is holding on for now. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mcbasketball defends it well. #SUB#
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura but Mcbasketball is defending well. #SUB2#
Mcbasketball looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Mcbasketball looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcbasketball is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Mcbasketball looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcbasketball keeps working.
Diaz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mcbasketball wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Mcbasketball is not content to let Diaz control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mcbasketball knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Diaz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Mcbasketball is having none of it.
Diaz is stalling here. Mcbasketball is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Diaz seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mcbasketball has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mcbasketball trying to control the position but Diaz is working away. #T4#
Diaz tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Mcbasketball tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mcbasketball has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Diaz is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Mcbasketball tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Cranjis Mcbasketball has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Mcbasketball working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz wants to control but Mcbasketball postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cranjis Mcbasketball will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mcbasketball enables Diaz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mcbasketball manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mcbasketball has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz trying to control but Mcbasketball is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mcbasketball looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mcbasketball keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Mcbasketball looking to control.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Mcbasketball keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mcbasketball working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily. #SUB2#
Mcbasketball had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcbasketball is keeping the position for now.
Diaz trying to control but Mcbasketball is working from the bottom.
Diaz cracks Mcbasketball with a solid left hand.
Diaz trying to control but Mcbasketball is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mcbasketball had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz pushing down on Mcbasketball's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Diaz is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Mcbasketball is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Newton Diaz!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Newton Diaz made sure he mentioned MKFC , along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: BLAZE 9 - THE HUN VS RIDER
Date: Jan 07, 2021

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Powers.
Mcbasketball closes the distance but Powers moves to the side #TD#
and Powers counters with a shoot takedown. Mcbasketball fights it but they end up in guard.
Mcbasketball has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at EFC Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Mcbasketball is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Powers is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Powers drops back looking for a leg! Mcbasketball is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mcbasketball manages to kick Powers off! Powers jumps back into Mcbasketball's guard.
Mcbasketball is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Mcbasketball is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Powers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mcbasketball.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcbasketball is stalling here. Powers is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mcbasketball seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Powers has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T1##SUB#
Powers is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Mcbasketball looks calm but he's in trouble here. Powers gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Mcbasketball is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Powers lets go of the hold and Mcbasketball can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fred Powers!

Event: BLAZE 5 - INFERNO
Date: Dec 10, 2020

#R1##KD#
Lowe drops Mcbasketball with a beautiful combination! Mcbasketball stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lowe is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Cranjis Mcbasketball has been cut.
Lowe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
and Lowe counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Mcbasketball! He's just covering up as Lowe starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Lowe!

Event: BLAZE 2 - TAKEOFF
Date: Nov 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Roberts closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Roberts lands in his opponent's guard.
Mcbasketball working a defensive guard here.
Mcbasketball working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roberts .
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Roberts 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mcbasketball keeping full guard, as Roberts tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcbasketball looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcbasketball, not yet.
Mcbasketball seems keen to control Roberts 's posture.#T1#
Roberts throwing strikes but missing.
Mcbasketball throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Roberts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcbasketball is keeping the position for now.
Roberts advances to half guard.
Mcbasketball is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcbasketball is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roberts scores with a couple of nice shots.
Roberts is nestled in close to Mcbasketball, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Mcbasketball trying to control here.
Roberts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mcbasketball defending well though.
Mcbasketball punching from the bottom. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roberts is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mcbasketball doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roberts .
Roberts looks winded!
Mcbasketball tries to roll over but Roberts keeps him under control.#T3#
Roberts working the head and body with strikes.
Roberts missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mcbasketball is pressing down on Roberts 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Roberts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mcbasketball looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roberts throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Roberts darts in looking for a takedown but Mcbasketball gets double underhooks and turns Roberts into the cage.
As Roberts looks to move away, Mcbasketball throws a big counter combo but Roberts just gets out of the way.
Mcbasketball connects with a looping right hand.
Mcbasketball misses with a double jab. #T4##TD2#
Roberts shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mcbasketball is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roberts throws an elbow that misses. Mcbasketball uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Roberts 's guard. Nice move by Mcbasketball!#REVR#
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Mcbasketball from controlling successfully.
Mcbasketball wants to pass the guard but Roberts is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Roberts is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robin Roberts 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##TD#
Mcbasketball shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mcbasketball was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Mcbasketball tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mcbasketball has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Roberts is not content to let Mcbasketball control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts tries to strike but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Mcbasketball tries for a kimura but Roberts is defending well. #T1#
Roberts is trying to get back to half guard.
Mcbasketball looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Roberts regains half guard.
Roberts misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mcbasketball seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roberts does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Mcbasketball is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roberts is just riding it out for now. Mcbasketball eventually gives up the hold.
Roberts tries to roll over but Mcbasketball keeps him under control.#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.#SUB#
Roberts is defending against the submission attempts here by Mcbasketball.
Roberts is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Roberts is refusing to be controlled, as Mcbasketball sits in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mcbasketball fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roberts looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Roberts manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mcbasketball on his heels. He'll look to pass Mcbasketball's guard now, I'm sure.
Mcbasketball is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Robin Roberts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mcbasketball might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mcbasketball looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roberts is one step ahead there. #T4#
Roberts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roberts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mcbasketball wants to sweep here but Roberts controlling him for the moment.
Mcbasketball working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roberts . #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cranjis Mcbasketball is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Roberts scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cranjis Mcbasketball dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Roberts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mcbasketball counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Mcbasketball tries to sprawl but Roberts drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Mcbasketball looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mcbasketball trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Roberts is working for a kimura but Mcbasketball is defending it quite comfortably. #T1#
Roberts missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcbasketball gets back to full guard.
Mcbasketball trying to keep a closed guard but Roberts is proving a slippery customer.
Roberts lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Roberts postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mcbasketball is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Roberts , into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Roberts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mcbasketball with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Roberts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mcbasketball stays in close to Roberts 's body and controls the position. #T3##SUB2#
Roberts throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mcbasketball escapes and throws Roberts 's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Mcbasketball.
Mcbasketball works to advance to full mount. Roberts defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Mcbasketball has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Roberts 's face.
Mcbasketball trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Roberts takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
Mcbasketball is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mcbasketball trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mcbasketball working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mcbasketball with good strikes from the mount here!
Roberts is trying to reverse the position but instead Mcbasketball has taken his back - oops!#SUB#
Roberts has hold of Mcbasketball's leg, trying to break free but it's let Mcbasketball lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Roberts is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Mcbasketball throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cranjis Mcbasketball!
Our winner, Cranjis Mcbasketball, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skowronek shoots in but Mcbasketball avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mcbasketball.#TD2#
Mcbasketball gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Skowronek to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skowronek lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Skowronek landing some decent shots from guard.
Skowronek gets to his feet and stands over Mcbasketball, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Mcbasketball felt that one! Skowronek unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Mcbasketball from any more punishment!

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcbasketball swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Hammer tries to counter it with a takedown but Mcbasketball pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mcbasketball throws a lazy right hand but Hammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hammer slips a jab from Mcbasketball.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hammer can't get the takedown.
Hammer is trying to force a seperation but Mcbasketball has the dominant position.
Mcbasketball wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mcbasketball gets underhooks to prevent Hammer's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hammer turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hammer looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mcbasketball is avoiding damage well.
Mcbasketball is looking to reverse the position.
Hammer is looking to take a break and control but Mcbasketball is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Mcbasketball is looking to get back to his feet here but Hammer is keeping cool and he's managed to take Mcbasketball's back.
Mcbasketball trying to get back to his feet but Hammer is in full control for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Mcbasketball defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hammer tries to keep control of the position but Mcbasketball is staying busy.
Mcbasketball tries to break free.
Hammer has good solid back control here.
Will Hammer go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB2#
Hammer is cranking Mcbasketball's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Mcbasketball! He's tightened the choke and Mcbasketball is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cruz Hammer!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erskraquer shoots for a takedown but Mcbasketball saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Mcbasketball feints and as Erskraquer raises his hands in defense, Mcbasketball changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mcbasketball loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mcbasketball controls from within his opponent's guard.
Erskraquer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Erskraquer being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcbasketball trying to control the position from guard on top but Erskraquer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Erskraquer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mcbasketball defends well.
Mcbasketball looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Erskraquer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Erskraquer looks to clinch
and Mcbasketball counters with a nice uppercut.
Erskraquer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mcbasketball is fending him off so far but Erskraquer persists. Nope, Mcbasketball circles away and we're back to standing.
Erskraquer is breathing heavily.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mcbasketball slaps away a takedown attempt from Erskraquer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bre Erskraquer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Erskraquer misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Mcbasketball counters with a shoot takedown. Erskraquer fights it but they end up in guard.
Mcbasketball content to stall in guard here.
Erskraquer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcbasketball.
Erskraquer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mcbasketball controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mcbasketball has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mcbasketball stands up over Erskraquer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Mcbasketball sitting in guard here, content to control.
Erskraquer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mcbasketball wants to control from the top but Erskraquer keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mcbasketball is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mcbasketball stays in close to Erskraquer's body and controls the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mcbasketball misses with a straight right.
Erskraquer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mcbasketball swivels and escapes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Mcbasketball decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Mcbasketball is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cranjis Mcbasketball dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mcbasketball shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Erskraquer sprawls well. Erskraquer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mcbasketball gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcbasketball rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Erskraquer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mcbasketball avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcbasketball.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erskraquer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Erskraquer. Those never looked like landing.
Erskraquer doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Mcbasketball counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Erskraquer!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Mcbasketball controlling the position from side mount.
Mcbasketball trying to control the position but Erskraquer is working away. #SUB2#
Mcbasketball is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Erskraquer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Erskraquer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mcbasketball on the ground.
Mcbasketball moves into full mount! #T2#
Mcbasketball content just to control the position here.
Mcbasketball can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Erskraquer is looking to escape.
Mcbasketball pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3##SUB2#
Mcbasketball looking for a guillotine from mount but Erskraquer is having none of it. #SUB2#
Mcbasketball is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Erskraquer is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Erskraquer flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Mcbasketball anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Erskraquer and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Mcbasketball slips an arm under Erskraquer chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Mcbasketball has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Mcbasketball is squeezing on Erskraquer like an anaconda would it's prey. Erskraquer fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cranjis Mcbasketball!
Our winner, Cranjis Mcbasketball, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: QFC Tournament 1016 Round 1
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Qfc tries to land a front kick but Mcbasketball steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
De Qfc is looking to land body kicks.#TD2#
Mcbasketball shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mcbasketball showed some decent athleticism there.
Mcbasketball works his foot free and advances to mount.
De Qfc wants to hold on but Mcbasketball pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcbasketball tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
De Qfc tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Mcbasketball controlling his opponent.
De Qfc really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mcbasketball content just to control the position here.
Mcbasketball avoids the attempt from De Qfc to control.
De Qfc is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mcbasketball sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
De Qfc working to try and regain half guard.
De Qfc wants to control but Mcbasketball is having none of it.
De Qfc is controlling an arm, preventing Mcbasketball from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #SUB2#
Mcbasketball has hold of De Qfc's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and De Qfc manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB2#
Mcbasketball looking to secure an arm triangle but De Qfc defends it well. #T3#
De Qfc is looking to improve his position but Mcbasketball isn't that keen on the idea.
De Qfc wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
De Qfc trying to control the position but Mcbasketball manages to sink in the hooks.
Mcbasketball really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Qfc. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Qfc is trying to break free.
De Qfc manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mcbasketball's guard. Nice work there by De Qfc.
De Qfc trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcbasketball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
De Qfc is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mcbasketball is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
De Qfc stands up over Mcbasketball, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Qfc trying to control but Mcbasketball is working from the bottom.
De Qfc showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cranjis Mcbasketball dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
De Qfc shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De Qfc tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Mcbasketball counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mcbasketball. #SUB#
De Qfc is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mcbasketball. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#SUB#
Mcbasketball got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Qfc has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mcbasketball has managed to get both his arms back between De Qfc's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
De Qfc escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mcbasketball gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Qfc working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Mcbasketball looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cranjis Mcbasketball has got the better of the ground game so far.
Let's hope that Mcbasketball has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Mcbasketball is posturing up here but De Qfc has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mcbasketball tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mcbasketball has to tap! Slick submission there by De Qfc!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Papador De Qfc!
A victorious Papador De Qfc thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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