Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Justis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cudlitz is pushing Justis's head away, looking to escape. Justis manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Justis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cudlitz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cudlitz stops Justis from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Justis controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Justis is working to tighten his grip on Cudlitz's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Cudlitz has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Justis is really squeezing tight and eventually Cudlitz passes out! Justis breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Logan Justis!
After the big win, Logan Justis made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sanchez duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like Michael Cudlitz has been cut.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cudlitz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cudlitz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanchez tries to avoid it but Cudlitz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanchez to the ground. Sanchez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Cudlitz fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cudlitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Sanchez clinches with his opponent.
Sanchez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cudlitz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sanchez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sanchez is stalling here. #T1#
Sanchez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanchez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
Cudlitz wants a takedown.
Cudlitz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sanchez's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sanchez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Sanchez.
Cudlitz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cudlitz.#T2#
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cudlitz wants a takedown but no success here.
Sanchez taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sanchez receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Cudlitz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sanchez just leaning against Cudlitz, taking a breather. #T3#
Sanchez is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Samuel Sanchez.
Sanchez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cudlitz.
Sanchez scoring well with a low kick there.
Cudlitz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cudlitz tries to move into range but Sanchez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cudlitz tries for a takedown but Sanchez circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sanchez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sanchez throws a head kick that Cudlitz semi-blocks. #T4#
Cudlitz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Cudlitz tries to keep at a distance but Sanchez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez pushes Cudlitz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sanchez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cudlitzs head.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanchez.
A short right from Sanchez. #TD2#
Sanchez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cudlitz is trying to keep an underhook but Sanchez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Cudlitz pushes Sanchez off looking to stand but Sanchez dives back in and keeps control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Cudlitz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Sanchez clinches.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cudlitz backwards.
Sanchez is leaning against Cudlitz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cudlitz tries to score a body lock takedown but Sanchez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Cudlitz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sanchez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanchez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cudlitz backwards.
Sanchez stops a takedown attempt from Cudlitz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cudlitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Sanchez has Cudlitz pressed against the cage.
Cudlitz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sanchez lands a right hand.
A short right from Sanchez.
Sanchez leaning against his opponent.
Cudlitz looking for a takedown.
Sanchez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sanchez stalling in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Sanchez.
Sanchez leaning against his opponent.
Sanchez taking a breather.#T2#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Samuel Sanchez.
Cudlitz tries for a takedown but Sanchez circles away easily
and Sanchez counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Cudlitz tries to keep at a distance but Sanchez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
Sanchez leaning against his opponent.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanchez stalling against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sanchez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanchez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Sanchez is stalling here.
Samuel Sanchez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanchez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Come on Sanchez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sanchez lands an uppercut.
Sanchez scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Sanchez avoiding damage.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanchez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanchez has Cudlitz pushed against the cage.
A short left from Sanchez.
Cudlitz being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Samuel Sanchez.
Sanchez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Cudlitz tries to keep at a distance but Sanchez has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Cudlitz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cudlitz dives in and grabs Sanchez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes down on Cudlitz's head and hops out.
Sanchez unleashes a big counter combination but Cudlitz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sanchez stalks Cudlitz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cudlitz's face. Cudlitz staggers backwards, shaken.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanchez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #ROC2#Cudlitz is rocked!
Cudlitz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanchez but Sanchez pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Sanchez is leaning against Cudlitz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanchez taking a breather.
Sanchez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sanchez has Cudlitz pushed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Samuel Sanchez.
Cudlitz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanchez tries to avoid it but Cudlitz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanchez to the ground. Sanchez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Samuel Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cudlitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Sanchez throws a head kick that Cudlitz semi-blocks. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sanchez lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cudlitz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sanchez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez slowing the pace effectively.#T3#
Sanchez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cudlitz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanchez after a bit of a struggle.
Cudlitz takes a shot to the head.
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanchez is leaning against Cudlitz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Sanchez.
Cudlitz is looking for a takedown.#T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Sanchez.
A short left from Sanchez.
Cudlitz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sanchez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sanchez throws a combination. Cudlitz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Sanchez has closed the distance and engaged Cudlitz in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez is pushing Cudlitz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cudlitz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sanchez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 24:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 24:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Sanchez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2023

#R1#
Campbell darts in trying to clinch#TD#
so Cudlitz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Campbell working for a triangle but Cudlitz defends it easily.
Cudlitz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Campbell isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cudlitz stacks Campbell 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 Cudlitz!
Campbell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Campbell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Campbell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cudlitz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Campbell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cudlitz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Campbell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cudlitz controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Campbell is looking for a triangle but Cudlitz pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Campbell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cudlitz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Campbell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cudlitz defends it easily.
Cudlitz postures up and lands a big shot to Campbell's brow. #SUB2#
Campbell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cudlitz is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Cudlitz is posturing up here but Campbell has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Cudlitz tries to roll out but it's too tight and Cudlitz has to tap! Slick submission there by Campbell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Campbell!

Event: SMASH: Kentas vs Materlak
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Dancer throws a sloppy head kick and Cudlitz moves out of range easily.
Dancer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Michael Cudlitz has been cut.
Cudlitz fails with a takedown attempt.
Cudlitz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dancer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dancer connects with a leg kick.
Cudlitz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dancer circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cudlitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cudlitz shoots for a takedown but Dancer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dancer misses with an uppercut.
Cudlitz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dancer sprawls and moves away.
Tom Dancer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dancer throws a leg kick #TD#
and Cudlitz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cudlitz won't allow Dancer to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Dancer has his feet on Cudlitz's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
Dancer lands a glancing blow to the side of Cudlitz's head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dancer.
Cudlitz misses with a takedown attempt - Dancer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cudlitz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dancer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dancer with a jab.
A head kick misses from Dancer. #KD2#
Dancer feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cudlitz sprawling to the canvas! Cudlitz rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dancer finish him?! #ROC2#Cudlitz is rocked!#CUT2#Michael Cudlitz's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dancer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dancer wants it to stay on the feet.
Dancer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Dancer.
Cudlitz throws a big counter combination but Dancer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dancer misses with a head kick.
Dancer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Cudlitz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cudlitz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dancer. Dancer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dancer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oh Cudlitz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dancer throws a shot to the body.
Cudlitz seems to have got his legs back now.
Cudlitz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dancer as he jumps to the side. #KD2#
Dancer sends Cudlitz crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dancer is motioning to the referee to let Cudlitz up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Dancer throws a monster overhand right that drops Cudlitz! Dancer follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Dancer!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tom Dancer waved his t-shirt featuring NARCOS's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SMASH:181
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Legions lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cudlitz blocks a head kick by Legions.
Legions throws a lazy right hand but Cudlitz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legions. Cudlitz does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Legions moves into range and clinches up with Cudlitz.
Cudlitz blocks a body shot from Legions.
Legions swings wildly with an uppercut but Cudlitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legions lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Legions.
Legions misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Legions breaks the clinch.
Cudlitz with a hook.
Cudlitz shoots in for a takedown but Legions shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cudlitz avoids the head kick by Legions.
Legions wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Legions gets caught flat footed, as Cudlitz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Legions pulls Cudlitz in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Cudlitz trying to control but Legions is working from the bottom.
Legions has his hands on Cudlitz's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Legions is looking to cinch up a triangle. Cudlitz throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Legions's body to avoid the submission. Legions has instead reached around Cudlitz's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Legions arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fidel Legions!
Our winner, Fidel Legions, 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: SMASH: Boomer vs Lima
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
A left lands for Sole.#CUT#It looks like Michael Cudlitz has been cut.
Cudlitz fails to land the takedown.
Nice cross by Sole.
Sole connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cudlitz momentarily.
Sole throws an uppercut from hell that sends Cudlitz clean off his feet! He's out cold! Sole stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacks Sole!
An out of breath Jacks Sole thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2023

#R1#
Wang falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Cudlitz counters with a single leg into guard. Wang didn't expect that.
Cudlitz controlling from the top position.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wang will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Wang is trying to control the position but Cudlitz postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Wang has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cudlitz stands and throws Wang's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wang looking for a sweep but Cudlitz has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T1#
Cudlitz landing strikes from the mount.
Cudlitz dominating with strikes here.
Wang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cudlitz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wang is bucking up trying to escape but Cudlitz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wang in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cudlitz working the ground and pound effectively.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Cudlitz! Wang is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michael Cudlitz!
After the fight, Michael Cudlitz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R7
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Nishiyama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cudlitz.
Nishiyama looks to score with a jab to the body but Cudlitz is just out of range.
Nishiyama throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Cudlitz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nishiyama trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cudlitz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cudlitz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nishiyama pulls Cudlitz in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nishiyama looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cudlitz has picked Nishiyama up and slammed him! Nishiyama can't keep hold of the triangle and Cudlitz manages to pass to side control!
Nishiyama is trying to get back to his feet.#T1#
Cudlitz controlling the position from side mount.
Nishiyama is trying to buck Cudlitz off.
Cudlitz trying to control the position but Nishiyama is working away.
Cudlitz lands some shots froms side control.
Cudlitz is staying tight to Nishiyama's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cudlitz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cudlitz advances to mount.
Cudlitz lands a big elbow.
Cudlitz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Cudlitz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nishiyama is in a horrible position here. Cudlitz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cudlitz cracks Nishiyama with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nishiyama wants to hold on but Cudlitz pushes him away.
Nishiyama keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cudlitz working Nishiyama over with strikes here.
Nishiyama is in a horrible position here. Cudlitz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cudlitz postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Nishiyama in real trouble here! The ref calls for Nishiyama to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cudlitz!
Michael Cudlitz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TD 21
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Nice cross by Masters.#CUT#It looks like Michael Cudlitz has been cut.
Masters tries to score with a low kick but Cudlitz moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Masters moves into the clinch successfully.
Cudlitz is trying to pull guard but Masters has him pressed against the cage.
Masters lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cudlitz backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Masters.
Masters lands a knee to the body.
Masters lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cudlitz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Masters gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cudlitz tries to stall but Masters uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Masters.
Masters lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Masters lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Masters lands an elbow inside that Cudlitz shrugs off. #CUT#That has opened up Michael Cudlitz's cut even more.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Masters obliges.
Cudlitz looks winded!
Masters leaning his opponent against the cage.
Masters lands an elbow just above Cudlitz 's eye.
Masters lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Masters lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#The cut above Michael Cudlitz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Masters lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#Michael Cudlitz's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Masters lands a nice elbow.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Michael Cudlitz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Morton Masters!
A less than humble Morton Masters misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2023

#R1#
Gruber changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cudlitz tries to avoid it but Gruber manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cudlitz to the ground. Cudlitz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cudlitz tries to counter with a takedown but Gruber is quick to defend against it.
Gruber tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Cudlitz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cudlitz.
Cudlitz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gruber looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cudlitz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cudlitz in particular looking to stall.
Gruber wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cudlitz wants to free his trapped foot but Gruber is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gruber is trying to stand up here but Cudlitz is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cudlitz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cudlitz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T1#
The referee warns Gruber that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cudlitz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cudlitz landing strikes from the mount.#CUT#It looks like Andreas Gruber has been cut.
Cudlitz content just to control the position here.
Gruber tries to lock up and control but Cudlitz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
BOOM! Cudlitz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cudlitz avoids the attempt from Gruber to control.
Cudlitz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #CUT#That has opened up Andreas Gruber's cut even more.#T2#
Cudlitz lands a couple of good shots and Gruber has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gruber trying to control but not successfully.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Cudlitz has the hooks in. Gruber is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cudlitz scores with punches to the body. #CUT#Andreas Gruber's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andreas Gruber's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Michael Cudlitz!
A less than humble Michael Cudlitz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2023

#R1##TD#
Cudlitz dives in and scores a takedown into Moore's guard.
Cudlitz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moore looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Cudlitz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cudlitz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cudlitz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cudlitz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cudlitz connects with a couple of short punches.
Cudlitz pushes down on Moore's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cudlitz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Moore taking shots to the head. #T1#
Cudlitz controlling the position easily from mount.
Cudlitz dominating with strikes here.
Cudlitz breaks from Moore's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cudlitz lands a couple of good shots and Moore has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Cudlitz scores with punches to the body.
Cudlitz has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Moore's body. #T2#
Moore is trying to remain composed but Cudlitz is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Cudlitz trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Moore doesn't escape.
Cudlitz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Moore covers up after that shot from Cudlitz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Cudlitz working for the choke.
Cudlitz not allowing Moore to control his hands.
Cudlitz lands strikes to the head.
Cudlitz punches Moore on the ear. #T3#
Moore wants to get back to his feet.
Cudlitz lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Moore hold on?!
I really don't envy Moore right now.
Cudlitz keeps control of the position easily here as Moore tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Moore's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cudlitz connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Moore to escape the position.
Cudlitz controlling the position well here. Moore rolled but Cudlitz kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Cudlitz. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in! #T4#
Cudlitz controlling the position well here. Moore rolled but Cudlitz kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Cudlitz softening up his opponent with strikes here. #ROC#Moore is rocked!
Cudlitz is riding his opponent, not letting Moore buck him off.
Moore is still in real trouble! Can Cudlitz finish him?#SUB#
Cudlitz looking for the RNC.
Moore takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Moore is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Moore seems to have recovered his senses.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Cudlitz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cudlitz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Cudlitz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Moore tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Moore is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cudlitz. #SUB#
Cudlitz working for the choke.
Can Moore hold on?! Cudlitz is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Moore is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cudlitz is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Cudlitz looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Cudlitz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moore can do to turn this around?
Cudlitz scores with strikes from the back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T1##SUB#
Cudlitz is looking for the choke from the back position but Moore is controlling his hands well.
Cudlitz softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Cudlitz controlling the position well here. Moore rolled but Cudlitz kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Cudlitz scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Moore is looking for a way out. #T2#
Cudlitz controls the action.
We've been informed that Moore has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Moore is trying to remain composed but Cudlitz is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Cudlitz is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Moore up.
Cudlitz really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Moore.
Cudlitz drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Moore is in real trouble here! Cudlitz lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Cudlitz is delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cudlitz!
After the fight, Michael Cudlitz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
Cudlitz goes for a double leg but Gracie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gracie continues to drive forward.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cudlitz is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cudlitz wants to stand back up but Gracie manages to pass into side control.
Cudlitz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A lull in the action here as Gracie stalls from top position.
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We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cudlitz struggling a bit here.#T1#
Gracie slows the pace down. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cudlitz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cudlitz wants to get back to his feet but Gracie drags him back down.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cudlitz regains half guard, as Gracie was trying to land strikes.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cudlitz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cudlitz's head.
Cudlitz wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie is trying to control. Cudlitz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Cudlitz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cudlitz defends it well.
Gracie stops Cudlitz from getting back to his feet.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Cudlitz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cudlitz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cudlitz wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cudlitz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cudlitz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie throwing shots but Cudlitz is blocking nicely.
Gracie is trying to control. Cudlitz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie stuffs the takedown attempt from Cudlitz. Cudlitz gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Gracie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cudlitz.#TD#
Gracie shoots in and bounces Cudlitz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gracie throws a right and a left that Cudlitz avoids nicely.
Cudlitz misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cudlitz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Cudlitz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gracie sprawls well initially but Cudlitz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gracie has hold of Cudlitz's hands but Cudlitz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cudlitz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cudlitz is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie wants to control but Cudlitz is keeping busy.
Cudlitz trying to control from Gracie's half guard. Gracie has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cudlitz can do to turn this around?#T1#
Gracie throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
Gracie looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Cudlitz is defending well. Gracie quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Cudlitz has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Gracie celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darius Gracie!
Darius Gracie gave a mention to Fantasy Threads (Laundry 15%) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Cudlitz closes the distance and pushes Lei back into the cage.
Lei looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Cudlitz is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lei can't fight it off and eventually Cudlitz manages to take the fight to the floor. Lei looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cudlitz is standing up over Lei. Lei looks to escape but Cudlitz dives into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#REVR##SUB2#
Cudlitz is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Lei looks calm but he's in trouble here. Cudlitz gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Lei is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Cudlitz lets go of the hold and Lei can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Cudlitz!
In his post fight interview, Michael Cudlitz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Bellicose 128
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Cudlitz moves out of range of the strikes.
Szopa throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Cudlitz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Szopa's guard.
We've been hearing that Cudlitz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Szopa pulls Cudlitz in close to prevent any damage.
Cudlitz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cudlitz stopping the sweep attempt from Szopa.
Cudlitz wants to control from the top but Szopa keeps moving.
Cudlitz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Szopa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szopa has Cudlitz pulled in close to control his posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Szopa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cudlitz preventing the sweep. #T1#
Cudlitz looking to sit in guard and control but Szopa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Szopa is working Cudlitz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Szopa throwing strikes but missing.
Szopa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Szopa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Szopa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Szopa is looking to work some ground and pound but Cudlitz has wrist control.
Cudlitz pulls Szopa in to control the position.
Szopa lands a couple of elbows.
Szopa trying to move into half guard but instead Cudlitz has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Cudlitz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Cudlitz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Szopa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Szopa 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#
Szopa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Szopa winds up and cracks Cudlitz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Szopa throws a strike but Cudlitz avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Cudlitz wants to control but Szopa passes easily into half guard.
Szopa throwing shots but Cudlitz is blocking nicely.
Szopa drops an elbow to the side of Cudlitz's head.
Cudlitz wants to get back to full guard.
Szopa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Szopa lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Szopa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cudlitz tries to kick Szopa off but Szopa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Szopa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cudlitz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Szopa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cudlitz's head.
Szopa lands strikes from half guard.
Cudlitz desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Szopa trying to control the action but Cudlitz is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Szopa moves into full mount! Cudlitz won't be happy about that!
Szopa with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Szopa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #CUT2#It looks like Michael Cudlitz has been cut.
Szopa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cudlitz looks a forlorn figure. #ROC2#Cudlitz is rocked!#CUT2#Michael Cudlitz's cut is getting worse.
Cudlitz squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Szopa with the ground and pound from mount.
Oh Cudlitz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Michael Cudlitz's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Szopa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Cudlitz regains half guard.
Szopa lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ingo Szopa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Cudlitz's cut.
That's time! Cudlitz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Szopa drives through with a takedown into Cudlitz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cudlitz wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Szopa manages to pass to side control.
Cudlitz seems to have got his legs back now.#REVR#
Szopa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cudlitz defending well though.
Cudlitz has hold of Szopa's hands but Szopa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cudlitz is pressing down on Szopa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Szopa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Szopa's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #CUT2#Jeez, Michael Cudlitz's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Michael Cudlitz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ingo Szopa!
A very excited looking Ingo Szopa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Bellicose 90
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
Tarantino closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cudlitz circles away.
Cudlitz closes the distance and clinches up with Tarantino, looking for a takedown. Cudlitz pushes Tarantino against the cage but Tarantino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Cudlitz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cudlitz looking to pass the guard.
Tarantino has his hands on Cudlitz's head, controlling the position.
Cudlitz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tarantino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cudlitz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarantino has Cudlitz pulled in close to control his posture.
Cudlitz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tarantino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cudlitz is looking to work some ground and pound but Tarantino has wrist control.
Tarantino is pulling down on Cudlitz's head to control his posture. #T1#
Cudlitz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tarantino controlling Cudlitz's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cudlitz preventing the sweep.
Tarantino has his hands on Cudlitz's head, controlling the position.
Cudlitz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cudlitz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cudlitz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Tarantino dives in and scores a takedown into Cudlitz's guard.
Cudlitz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tarantino dives into side control. #REVR#
Tarantino in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Tarantino misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cudlitz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cudlitz tries to get out of the position.
Tarantino throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cudlitz is looking for a sweep.
Tarantino wants to control but Cudlitz is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Cudlitz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
An elbow from Tarantino crashes against the mat. #T3#
Cudlitz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tarantino looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cudlitz is avoiding damage well.
Tarantino working the ground and pound but Cudlitz is defending the strikes.
Tarantino working the head and body with strikes.
Cudlitz struggling a bit here.
Tarantino throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cudlitz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tarantino on the ground.
Cudlitz is looking for a sweep.
Tarantino in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Tarantino's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cudlitz is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tarantino connects with a decent elbow.
Tarantino throws an elbow but Cudlitz slips to the side and avoids it well.#T4#
Cudlitz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Cudlitz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tarantino has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tarantino grinds an elbow into Cudlitz's temple.
Cudlitz tries to escape but Tarantino is in control.
Tarantino is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cudlitz's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tarantino is working Cudlitz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tarantino landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tarantino tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tarantino is working Cudlitz over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarantino works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tarantino misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tarantino is looking to take a break and control but Cudlitz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scottie Tarantino dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Tarantino shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cudlitz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tarantino throws a strike but Cudlitz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tarantino bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cudlitz's guard. #REVB#
Cudlitz wants to stand up but Tarantino is controlling him.
Tarantino missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tarantino trying to control but Cudlitz is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarantino prevents Cudlitz from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Tarantino trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tarantino throwing strikes from guard but Cudlitz blocks nicely.
Tarantino postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tarantino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cudlitz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cudlitz keeping moving, preventing Tarantino from controlling successfully.
Cudlitz wants to stand up but Tarantino is controlling him.
Tarantino tries to free his leg and advance position but Cudlitz is retaining full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tarantino stands and throws Cudlitz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cudlitz is throwing a few token shots, despite Tarantino being in side control.
Scottie Tarantino has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tarantino prevents Cudlitz from escaping the position.
Tarantino is chipping away with strikes.
Tarantino creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tarantino trying to control the action but Cudlitz is working from the bottom.
Tarantino lands a nice forearm strike.
Cudlitz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tarantino working the ground and pound from side control.
Tarantino throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T3#
Tarantino slows the pace down.
The ground and pound from Tarantino seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tarantino cracks Cudlitz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tarantino working the ground and pound but Cudlitz is defending the strikes.
Tarantino postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tarantino misses with the ground and pound.
Tarantino lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tarantino misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tarantino scoring with punches and elbows.
Cudlitz is not content to let Tarantino control the position.
Tarantino working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T4#
Tarantino scores with punches from side control.
Tarantino throws a strike aimed at the side of Cudlitz's head but Cudlitz avoids it well.
Tarantino lands a nice forearm strike.
Tarantino working the ground and pound from side control.
Tarantino is looking to take a break and control but Cudlitz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tarantino in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarantino creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cudlitz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cudlitz struggling a bit here.
Tarantino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cudlitz keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scottie Tarantino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cudlitz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cudlitz. #TD2#
Tarantino drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cudlitz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tarantino scoring with punches from side control.
Cudlitz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tarantino has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cudlitz looks to move to half guard but instead Tarantino has passed into mount! Damn!
Cudlitz taking shots to the head. #T1#
Tarantino lands a couple of good shots and Cudlitz has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Tarantino gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Cudlitz trying to control the position but Tarantino manages to sink in the hooks.
Cudlitz wants to escape the position.
Tarantino throwing damaging strikes from the back! Cudlitz could be in trouble here!
Tarantino is landing with strikes from the back.
Cudlitz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tarantino.
Tarantino lands with a hammerfist to the side of Cudlitz's head.
Cudlitz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Tarantino biding his time, controlling Cudlitz.
Tarantino lands a shot to the head.
Scottie Tarantino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
I would not like to be Cudlitz right now.
Tarantino's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tarantino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Tarantino is continuing to stall.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The adventures of Tarantino the control monster continue. Boring.
Let's hope that Tarantino 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cudlitz trying to get back to his feet but Tarantino is in full control for now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Bellicose 82
Date: Mar 25, 2022

#R1#
Cudlitz closes the distance and clinches up with Hansen, looking for a takedown. Cudlitz pushes Hansen against the cage but Hansen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hansen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hansen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cudlitz.
Cudlitz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hansen's waist but Hansen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cudlitz off to one side. #TD#
Hansen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cudlitz keeping moving, preventing Hansen from controlling successfully.
Hansen stands up over Cudlitz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hansen prevents Cudlitz from getting back to his feet.
Cudlitz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen won't allow Cudlitz to get back to his feet.
Hansen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hansen postures up and lands a big shot to Cudlitz's brow.
Hansen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Cudlitz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Cudlitz keeping moving, preventing Hansen from controlling successfully.
Hansen throws a big elbow that misses.
Hansen throwing strikes from guard but Cudlitz blocks nicely.
Cudlitz has momentary wrist control but Hansen slips an elbow through the middle.
Hansen wants to control from the top but Cudlitz keeps moving. #SUB#
Hansen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cudlitz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cudlitz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cudlitz! #REVB#
Hansen is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Hansen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cudlitz.
Cudlitz throws an elbow but Hansen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cudlitz trying to control the position but Hansen is working away.
Hansen is looking to reverse the position.
Hansen is working hard here to advance position.
Hansen is not content to let Cudlitz control the position.
Cudlitz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hansen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hansen on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3#
Hansen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cudlitz off and has taken his back!
Hansen misses with an elbow to the head.
Cudlitz trying to get back to his feet but Hansen is in full control for now. #SUB#
Hansen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Hansen looking to break Cudlitz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cudlitz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hansen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Cudlitz takes a big shot to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hansen connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Cudlitz to escape the position.
Hansen lands shots from the back.
Hansen throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #T4#
Cudlitz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hansen softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Hansen lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Cudlitz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Hansen is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Cudlitz tries to escape but Hansen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Can Cudlitz hold on?! Hansen is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Hansen struggling to land strikes to the head as Cudlitz covers up.
Hansen has Cudlitz flattened out and is raining down punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Hansen 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#
Cudlitz shoots in for a takedown but Hansen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cudlitz avoids the body shot from Hansen.
Nice sprawl there from Hansen as Cudlitz shoots in.
Hansen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hansen wants it to stay on the feet.
Marcus Hansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Cudlitz.
Cudlitz looks for a takedown but Hansen sprawls well.
Hansen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hansen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hansen wants it to stay on the feet.
Hansen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cudlitz.
Hansen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cudlitz can do to turn this around?
Cudlitz closes the distance and clinches up with Hansen, looking for a takedown. Cudlitz pushes Hansen against the cage but Hansen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen missing with a left hand there. Cudlitz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Cudlitz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hansen's guard.
Hansen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cudlitz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hansen manages to get to full guard. #T1#
Hansen pulls Cudlitz in close to his closed guard and prevents Cudlitz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cudlitz wants to control from the top but Hansen keeps moving.
Cudlitz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hansen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Hansen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hansen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hansen keeping full guard, as Cudlitz tries to pass.
Hansen managing to control the position.
Hansen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Cudlitz is looking to improve his position.
Hansen drops an elbow to the side of Cudlitz's head.
Hansen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Hansen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cudlitz keeps working.
Cudlitz looks like he's trying to stand up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cudlitz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nice strikes from Hansen there.
Ground and pound from Hansen.
Cudlitz is trying to stand back up but Hansen is controlling him
Hansen winds up and cracks Cudlitz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cudlitz is trying to control but can't.
Hansen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hansen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4##SUB#
Hansen seems to be looking for submissions.
Cudlitz wants to get back to his feet.
Hansen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cudlitz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hansen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cudlitz has hold of Hansen's hands but Hansen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hansen working Cudlitz over with strikes.
Cudlitz wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Hansen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Cudlitz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hansen pinned against the cage. Hansen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Cudlitz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hansen stops a takedown attempt from Cudlitz.
Cudlitz looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hansen has a couple of punches blocked by Cudlitz.
Cudlitz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hansen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Marcus Hansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Cudlitz.
Hansen gets underhooks to prevent Cudlitz's takedown attempt. #T1#
Cudlitz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hansen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hansen is pressed up against the cage. Cudlitz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hansen down to the mat. Hansen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cudlitz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hansen lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Hansen closes the distance and clinches.
Hansen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cudlitz backwards.
Cudlitz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cudlitz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hansen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The referee calls for Hansen to work. #T2#
Cudlitz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hansen tries to work over Cudlitz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hansen gets underhooks to prevent Cudlitz's takedown attempt.
Cudlitz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hansen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hansen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cudlitzs head.
Hansen throws a punch but it's blocked by Cudlitz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hansen.
Hansen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hansen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Hansen scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Hansen misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hansen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hansen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hansen seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Hansen scores with a shot to the side of Cudlitz's head.
Hansen pushes Cudlitz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hansen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hansen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marcus Hansen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hansen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hansen is stalling here. #T4#
Hansen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hansen throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Hansen fails to land.
Cudlitz blocks an uppercut.
Marcus Hansen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hansen as Cudlitz tries to tie him up.
Michael Cudlitz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cudlitz jumps guard but Hansen stands there with Cudlitz around his waist. Cudlitz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Hansen!
After winning the bout, Marcus Hansen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GDL 133: Adlehyde VS Hadjilis
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
Cudlitz has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Speer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Speer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Speer wants to advance to full mount but Cudlitz doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Speer being controlled here momentarily.
Cudlitz is looking to stand up but Speer isn't so interested in that idea.
Speer preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cudlitz has his hands on Speer's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Cudlitz working for a triangle but Speer defends it easily. #T1#
Cudlitz 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.
Cudlitz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Speer postures up in Cudlitz's guard and throws a big left but Cudlitz blocks it.
Speer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Speer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Speer won't allow Cudlitz to get back to his feet.
Speer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Speer postures up and lands a big shot to Cudlitz's brow.
Speer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Speer prevents Cudlitz from getting back to his feet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cudlitz keeping moving, preventing Speer from controlling successfully.
Speer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cudlitz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Speer throwing strikes but missing.
Cudlitz wants to stand but Speer is controlling the position.
Speer distracts Cudlitz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cudlitz wants to get back to his feet but Speer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Speer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Speer looking to sit in guard and control but Cudlitz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Speer looking for a sweep. Not yet Speer, not yet.
Cudlitz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cudlitz working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Cudlitz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cudlitz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cudlitz moves into full mount! Speer won't be happy about that! #T4#
Cudlitz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The referee warns Speer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cudlitz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cudlitz landing strikes from the mount and Speer is in trouble!
Cudlitz is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC2#Speer is rocked!
Cudlitz controlling the pace for now.
Speer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cudlitz landing shots from mount.
Oh Speer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cudlitz postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Speer in real trouble here! The ref calls for Speer to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cudlitz!
A very excited looking Michael Cudlitz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GDL 124: Daddy VS Fouchi II
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1##TD#
Cudlitz shoots in and gets a takedown into Laizel's guard.
Cudlitz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Laizel is looking to control Cudlitz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laizel avoid being mounted?
Cudlitz controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Laizel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cudlitz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Laizel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Laizel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cudlitz is looking to take a break and control but Laizel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laizel gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cudlitz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cudlitz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Laizel for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Cudlitz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Laizel tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Laizel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cudlitz with a nice head shot there.
Cudlitz won't allow Laizel to sweep him here.
Cudlitz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cudlitz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Laizel's head.#ROC#Laizel is rocked!
Cudlitz lands a couple of digs.
Laizel is still in real trouble! Can Cudlitz finish him?
Cudlitz postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Laizel covers up, he's hurt! Cudlitz keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Cudlitz and the ref steps in to end the fight! Cudlitz can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cudlitz!
Our winner, Michael Cudlitz, 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: GDL 117: Biden VS Kogos
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Cudlitz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Clarkson.
Clarkson closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Cudlitz counters with a takedown into side control.
Cudlitz cracks Clarkson with a big elbow.
Clarkson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#ES#
Clarkson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD2#
Cudlitz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Clarkson quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clarkson gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clarkson wants to sweep but no luck.
Cudlitz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clarkson's guard.
Cudlitz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cudlitz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Cudlitz trying to control the pace.
Cudlitz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Cudlitz is working for a kimura but Clarkson is defending it quite comfortably.
Well, if Cudlitz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Let's hope that Cudlitz 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.
Cudlitz wants to advance to full mount but Clarkson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Clarkson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cudlitz is one step ahead there.
Cudlitz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Cudlitz won't allow Clarkson to get back to his feet.
Cudlitz passes Clarkson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cudlitz works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cudlitz raining down shots from the mount!
Clarkson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Cudlitz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Clarkson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cudlitz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cudlitz lands a big elbow.
Cudlitz with a couple of short strikes.
Cudlitz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Clarkson's face. #ROC2#Clarkson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clarkson tries to hold on but Cudlitz postures up.
Oh Clarkson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cudlitz postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Clarkson out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Cudlitz goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michael Cudlitz!
A very excited looking Michael Cudlitz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DFN 3
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Cudlitz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Cudlitz persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Cudlitz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cudlitz somewhat.
Cudlitz misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Cudlitz avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cudlitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Cudlitz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jackson was covering up waiting for the punch and Cudlitz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cudlitz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cudlitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cudlitz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cudlitz wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.#T1#
Cudlitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cudlitz.
Jackson has control of Cudlitz's left arm, preventing Cudlitz from doing any damage.
Cudlitz forces his way into half guard.
Cudlitz trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
Cudlitz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cudlitz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cudlitz is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cudlitz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jackson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cudlitz working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cudlitz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cudlitz wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jackson is staying active underneath Cudlitz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Cudlitz sits in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Cudlitz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackson to the mat! Jackson manages to get full guard.
Jackson is wriggling around but Cudlitz manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Cudlitz thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Cudlitz is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cudlitz controlling the action here.
Cudlitz thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely. #T4#
Cudlitz wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Cudlitz throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Cudlitz is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cudlitz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cudlitz uses his free foot to push down on Jackson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jackson.
Jackson really wants to buck Cudlitz off and get back to his feet.
Cudlitz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T5#
Cudlitz lands a big elbow.
Cudlitz lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jackson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cudlitz.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Cudlitz isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cudlitz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.
Jackson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Cudlitz unloads with some shots from mount but Jackson bucks and avoids them well. #T6#
Cudlitz thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Cudlitz lands a big elbow.
Cudlitz landing punches.
Cudlitz prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Cudlitz landing shots from mount.
Cudlitz looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cudlitz.
Jackson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
A nice elbow there by Cudlitz.
Jackson is looking to get to half guard.
Cudlitz thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T7#
Cudlitz unloading with bombs!
Cudlitz wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Cudlitz throws some wild stikes that Jackson manages to avoid easily.
Cudlitz unloading with bombs!
Cudlitz avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Cudlitz thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T8#
Cudlitz working Jackson over with strikes here.
Jackson tries to buck Cudlitz off but he can't manage it.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound.
Cudlitz landing punches.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cudlitz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cudlitz throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jackson because Cudlitz loaded up on that one.
Jackson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cudlitz wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Jackson really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T9#
Cudlitz wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Cudlitz punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cudlitz controlling the position easily from mount.
Cudlitz is landing with some decent strikes but Jackson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cudlitz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R2#
Cudlitz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Cudlitz pushes him off.#TD#
Cudlitz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cudlitz winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cudlitz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cudlitz is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cudlitz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Jackson is looking to control Cudlitz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?#T1#
Cudlitz throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Michael Cudlitz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cudlitz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jackson!
Cudlitz wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Cudlitz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Cudlitz cracks Jackson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cudlitz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
BOOM! Cudlitz connects with a massive shot to the dome! #SUB#
Cudlitz is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jackson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jackson wants to control but Cudlitz is having none of it.#T2#
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cudlitz looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cudlitz lands a nice shot to the head.
Cudlitz looking to finish Jackson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jackson!
Cudlitz thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T3#
Cudlitz tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Cudlitz raining down hammerfists from mount.
Cudlitz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.
Cudlitz lands a heavy elbow.
Cudlitz working Jackson over with strikes here.
Cudlitz trying to control but Jackson is having none of it. #T4#
Cudlitz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Cudlitz throws some wild stikes that Jackson manages to avoid easily.
Cudlitz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cudlitz unloads with some shots from mount but Jackson bucks and avoids them well.
Cudlitz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jackson wants to control but Cudlitz is having none of it.
Cudlitz tries to control but Jackson wriggling away. #T5#
Cudlitz throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jackson because Cudlitz loaded up on that one.
Cudlitz punching from mount but Jackson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cudlitz looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cudlitz misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Cudlitz's attempts to control the action.
Cudlitz punishing his opponent with strikes. #T6#
Cudlitz with the ground and pound from mount.
Cudlitz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jackson looks a forlorn figure. #ROC#Jackson is rocked!
BOOM! Cudlitz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jackson is still in real trouble! Can Cudlitz finish him?
Jackson takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Cudlitz's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cudlitz!
Michael Cudlitz very nearly forgot to thank FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2021

#R1##TD#
Cudlitz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cunnig quickly recovers to half guard.
Cunnig is trying to get back to full guard.
Cudlitz controlling the action here.
Cunnig is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cudlitz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cunnig is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cudlitz scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cudlitz content to control rather than advance.
Cunnig really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cudlitz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Cunnig is trying to control but can't.
Cudlitz working the head and body with strikes.
Cudlitz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cudlitz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cunnig wants to get back to his feet.
Cudlitz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cudlitz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cudlitz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cudlitz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cudlitz wants to free his trapped foot but Cunnig is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cudlitz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cudlitz moves into full mount! Cunnig won't be happy about that!
Cunnig tries to reverse the position but Cudlitz maintains control.
Cunnig taking shots to the head.
Cudlitz landing strikes from the mount.
Cudlitz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cudlitz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cudlitz breaks from Cunnig's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#Cunnig is rocked!
Cunnig looks winded!
A big strike lands for Cudlitz! That's really hurt Cunnig and he's turned his back - Cudlitz keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Cudlitz jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cudlitz!
After the big win, Michael Cudlitz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Coon Cunnig was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be better next time got keep grinding'.

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