Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 395 - Nik Vs Lingfield
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Lingfield moves into the clinch.
Lingfield drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nik gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nik prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lingfield has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nik after a bit of a struggle.
Aleks Nik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Lingfield.
Lingfield tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice body punch from Nik.
Nik digs a right hand into Lingfield's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lingfield's gas tank. #TD2#
Lingfield has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nik regains guard immediately.
Nik trying to control the position here.
Lingfield won't allow Nik to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lingfield content to stall in guard here.
Lingfield preventing the sweep. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nik holds on and takes a little breather.
Nik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lingfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lingfield working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nik holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lingfield with a poor takedown
and Nik makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Lingfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lingfield changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nik tries to avoid it but Lingfield manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nik to the ground. Nik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nik lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Lingfield has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nik lands with a right to the head.
Nik is leaning against Lingfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nik lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nik.
Nik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lingfield is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nik scores with a shot to the side of Lingfield's head.
Nik is working Lingfield over against the cage.
Lingfield looks winded!
Lingfield blocks a body shot from Nik. #T3#
Nik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lingfield's elbow.
Lingfield can't get the takedown.
Lingfield blocks a body shot from Nik.
A short right from Nik on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nik.
Nik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lingfield takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Nik has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lingfield is trying to keep an underhook but Nik manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lingfield holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nik is controlling the pace.
Nik is trying to control. Lingfield wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nik controlling the action here.
Further stalling from Nik.#T4#
Lingfield is refusing to be controlled, as Nik sits in half guard.
Nik lands with a punch from half guard.
Nik 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nik is trying to control the action in half guard but Lingfield is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lingfield is trying to maintain the position but Nik is very close to passing his half guard.
Nik wants to take a breather but Lingfield is having none of it.
Lingfield trying to control here.
Nik wants to pass to mount but Lingfield is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Nik dominated that round.
That's time! Nik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lingfield tries for a takedown but Nik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nik misses with a hook. Lingfield ducked under it nicely.
Jim Lingfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Lingfield dives in and scores a takedown into Nik's guard.
Nik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lingfield throws a big elbow that misses.
Lingfield wants to pass the guard but Nik is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lingfield wants to control from the top but Nik keeps moving.
Lingfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nik swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Nik looking for a sweep. Not yet Nik, not yet.
Nik controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nik is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Lingfield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nik keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lingfield's head.
Lingfield pulls Nik in close to his closed guard and prevents Nik from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nik scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lingfield looking to control.
Aleks Nik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Lingfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Lingfield, not yet.
Nik trying to control the position from guard on top but Lingfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nik stopping the sweep attempt from Lingfield.
Nik wants to control from the top but Lingfield keeps moving.
Lingfield tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Lingfield looking for a guillotine here but Nik defends easily.
Lingfield wants to sweep here but Nik controlling him for the moment.
Nik lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Lingfield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lingfield looking to control.
Nik trying to control the position from guard on top but Lingfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nik lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nik's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lingfield can do to turn this around?
Lingfield has momentary wrist control but Nik slips an elbow through the middle.
Nik is working Lingfield over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lingfield 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.
Nik is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nik trying to control the position from guard on top but Lingfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nik preventing the sweep. #T4#
Nik showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lingfield is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lingfield has momentary wrist control but Nik slips an elbow through the middle.
Nik lands a couple of elbows.
Lingfield 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.
Nik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lingfield keeping moving, preventing Nik from controlling successfully.
Lingfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Nik dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3##CL2#
Lingfield has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nik lands a shot to the body.
Lingfield wants a takedown but no success here.
Nik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lingfields head.
A hook to the body from Nik.
Nik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lingfield backwards.
Aleks Nik has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lingfield has Nik pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nik manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nik digs a right hand underneath Lingfield's ribcage. Lingfield let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nik lands a body shot.
A short right from Nik.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Nik.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lingfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hand to the body from Nik.
Nik gets through Lingfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short uppercut from Nik.
Nik misses with a body punch. #T1#
Nik prevents the takedown attempt.
Aleks Nik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Lingfield.
Nik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nik lands a right hand.
Nik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nik lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Nik.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nik.
Nik lands a right hand.
Nik scores with a shoulder strike.
Lingfield blocks a body shot from Nik.
Nik struggles to land a body shot inside as Lingfield controls his hands.
Nik lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Nik.
I was talking to Nik's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lingfield blocks a body shot from Nik.
Nik can't find room to land a body shot as Lingfield controls the action.
Nik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lingfield drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nik pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lingfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nik.
Lingfield misses with a left hand
and Nik counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Nik digs a good hook to Lingfield's body. #KD#
Nik lands a big uppercut and Lingfield crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lingfield looks OK. Nik waves Lingfield back to his feet!#ROC#Lingfield is rocked!
Nik knocks out Lingfield with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Nik before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Nik picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aleks Nik!
Aleks Nik retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Aleks Nik 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: OFK 389 - Johnson Vs Bol
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Lingfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lingfield moves out of range as Szopa strikes.
Szopa swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Lingfield counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lingfield working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lingfield is looking to advance position but Szopa won't allow it.
Lingfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Szopa keeps working. #SUB2#
Lingfield is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Szopa is just riding it out for now. Lingfield eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Lingfield is working for a kimura but Szopa is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lingfield looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Lingfield working over Szopa with some ground and pound. Szopa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lingfield works his way into full mount!
Szopa is squirming around, avoiding Lingfield's attempts to control the action.
The referee warns Szopa that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Szopa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Szopa takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lingfield controlling from the full mount.
Szopa's coaches at Death By Snu Snu have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Lingfield postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Szopa looks a forlorn figure.
Szopa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lingfield on the ground.
Szopa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T2#
Lingfield pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lingfield lands a nice shot to the head.
Lingfield connects with a bit shot that sees Szopa covering up! More strikes from Lingfield and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lingfield is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Lingfield!
Jim Lingfield spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: OFK 382 - Sparr Vs Wahwah
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Abdelrahman misses with a hook. Lingfield ducked under it nicely.
Abdelrahman lunges at Lingfield with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lingfield's hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Abdelrahman. #CL#
Lingfield gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Abdelrahman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abdelrahman dips to his left and cracks Lingfield with an uppercut!
Lingfield misses with a jab to the body
and Abdelrahman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lingfield's knee momentarily.
A good leg kick by Abdelrahman.
Lingfield gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lingfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lingfield.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abdelrahman is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Lingfield tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lingfield has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Abdelrahman is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lingfield trying to control the action but Abdelrahman is working from the bottom.
Lingfield misses with the ground and pound.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Abdelrahman taking a bit of punishment here - Lingfield scoring with strikes.
Lingfield controls the position from side control.
Abdelrahman is not content to let Lingfield control the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Abdelrahman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Abdelrahman is not content to let Lingfield control the position.
Abdelrahman is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lingfield wants to control but Abdelrahman is keeping him busy. #T3#
Abdelrahman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lingfield connects with a decent elbow.
Lingfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abdelrahman keeps working.
Abdelrahman isn't going anywhere.
Lingfield staying calm.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Abdelrahman takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lingfield looks up at the clock and then as Abdelrahman takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lingfield smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lingfield laying and praying for a moment but Abdelrahman takes advantage and regains half guard.
We've been hearing that Lingfield has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lingfield prevents Abdelrahman from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lingfield throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lingfield trying to control from half guard but Abdelrahman is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shahzad Abdelrahman will probably get the nod.
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#
Abdelrahman tried to score with a low kick but Lingfield checks it.
Abdelrahman just misses with a punch to the body.
Abdelrahman works Lingfield's body with a nice hook.
Abdelrahman tries a low kick but Lingfield avoids it.
Lingfield connects with a right hand. Abdelrahman shakes it off.
Abdelrahman looks to land a right hand but Lingfield moved out of range.
Lingfield scores with a nice right hand.
Lingfield darts in trying to clinch
and Abdelrahman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lingfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Abdelrahman circles away.
Lingfield shoots and misses
and Abdelrahman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck for Lingfield with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Lingfield misses with a takedown attempt - Abdelrahman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Lingfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lingfield shoots in but Abdelrahman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lingfield fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Abdelrahman avoids it really well and circles away.
Lingfield tries to clinch up but Abdelrahman circles away and keeps his distance.
Abdelrahman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lingfield gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman swats away the attempt to clinch by Lingfield.#T2##CL#
Lingfield takes the fight into the clinch.
Lingfield looking for a takedown.
Lingfield is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lingfield has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Abdelrahman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lingfield tries for a takedown but Abdelrahman manages to get underhooks.
Abdelrahman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Abdelrahman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abdelrahman missing with a left hand there. Lingfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lingfield feinted with a counter takedown.
Abdelrahman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Abdelrahman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Abdelrahman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lingfield will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abdelrahman thuds a left hand into Lingfield's body.
Nice takedown defense from Abdelrahman. No joy for Lingfield on that attempt. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Abdelrahman.
Lingfield takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lingfield has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Abdelrahman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lingfield in his tracks.
Lingfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Abdelrahman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lingfield wants to clinch up but Abdelrahman keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abdelrahman! But no joy.
Abdelrahman misses the shot to the body.
Abdelrahman tries to bum rush Lingfield with a series of wild strikes but Lingfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abdelrahman misses with a double jab. #T4#
Abdelrahman lands a jab to Lingfield's midsection.
Lingfield darts in trying to clinch
and Abdelrahman counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lingfield misses with a takedown attempt
and Abdelrahman counters with a straight right hand.
Shahzad Abdelrahman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abdelrahman leaves Lingfield with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Abdelrahman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lingfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Abdelrahman is just out of range.
Abdelrahman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lingfield.
A nice leg kick lands there from Abdelrahman.
Shahzad Abdelrahman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lingfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abdelrahman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shahzad Abdelrahman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lingfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Abdelrahman gets tackled into the cage by Lingfield. Lingfield maintains the clinch.
Abdelrahman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lingfield backwards. #BC2#
Abdelrahman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lingfield fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Abdelrahman lands with a straight right. Lingfield didn't see that one coming.
Abdelrahman misses with a series of wild punches.
Abdelrahman throws a chopping leg kick but Lingfield manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdelrahman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lingfield has time to react.
Lingfield misses with a takedown
and Abdelrahman counters with a good low kick that Lingfield was not able to check.
Lingfield takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Abdelrahman.
Lingfield tries to clinch up
and Abdelrahman counters with a stiff right hand.
Lingfield with a poor takedown
and Lingfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Lingfield is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Lingfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdelrahman is looking to land body kicks.
Lingfield attempts a counter takedown but Abdelrahman avoids it well and moves away.
Oh Lingfield is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abdelrahman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lingfield seems to have got his legs back now.
No joy there for Lingfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Abdelrahman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lingfield goes for a double leg but Abdelrahman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Abdelrahman continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abdelrahman! But no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jim Lingfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC2#
Abdelrahman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick lands for Abdelrahman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lingfield shoots in for a takedown but Abdelrahman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Abdelrahman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Abdelrahman has knocked Lingfield down with a huge combo! Abdelrahman steps away and waves a wobbly Lingfield back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Jim Lingfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lingfield looks up at the clock. Bad move! Abdelrahman lands a right hand from hell, dropping Lingfield. Abdelrahman pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shahzad Abdelrahman!
A victorious Shahzad Abdelrahman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFK 377 - Biden Vs Garrincha
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Peramaki lands a jab-cross combination.
Lingfield slips a jab from Peramaki.
Peramaki looks to land a left hand but Lingfield moved out of range nicely.
Peramaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lingfield.
Lingfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peramaki looks to land a combination. Lingfield sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD#
Lingfield shoots in and gets a takedown into Peramaki's guard.
Lingfield keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Peramaki's head.
Lingfield won't allow Peramaki to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peramaki being controlled here, momentarily.
Peramaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lingfield is one step ahead there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lingfield postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lingfield 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.#T1#
Lingfield landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lingfield passes into side control.
Lingfield tries to move into full mount but can't pass Peramaki's legs.
Peramaki regains half guard.
Lingfield is controlling the pace.
Peramaki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Peramaki throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lingfield uses it to pass to side control. #T2#
Peramaki is looking for a sweep.
Lingfield tries to move to mount but Peramaki blocks the move with his legs.
Peramaki is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Lingfield wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Peramaki, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Peramaki gets back to half guard.
Lingfield wants to take a breather but Peramaki is having none of it.
Nice strikes from Lingfield there.
Peramaki is staying active underneath Lingfield, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB2#
Peramaki actively working from the bottom here.
Peramaki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lingfield scores with a couple of nice shots.
Peramaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Peramaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lingfield pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Lingfield there.
Peramaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Lingfield moves into full mount! Peramaki won't be happy about that!
Peramaki is looking to improve his position but Lingfield isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Lingfield working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lingfield punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lingfield lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lingfield raining down hammerfists from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lingfield controlling from mount.
Lingfield lands a big shot there that rocks Peramaki but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Peramaki manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lingfield passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lingfield lands a nice shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Lingfield dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lingfield shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Peramaki pinned against the cage. Peramaki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Peramaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Peramaki finds it's way through Lingfield's defenses.
Peramaki misses with a double jab. #CL#
Lingfield clinches with his opponent.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Lingfield turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lingfield blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lingfield to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Lingfield has hold of one of Peramaki's legs. Peramaki is fighting the takedown attempt but Lingfield gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lingfield controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Lingfield got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peramaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lingfield has managed to get both his arms back between Peramaki's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB2#
Peramaki looking for a guillotine here but Lingfield defends easily.
Peramaki keeping moving, preventing Lingfield from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lingfield content to stall in guard here.
Lingfield postures up and lands a big shot to Peramaki's brow.
Lingfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peramaki can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Peramaki isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lingfield stacks Peramaki 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 Lingfield!
Lingfield works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We've been hearing that Lingfield has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Peramaki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lingfield prevents Peramaki from improving his position.#SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions off his back.
Lingfield seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Peramaki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jim Lingfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lingfield 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. #SUB2#
Peramaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lingfield pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions off his back.
Peramaki tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lingfield has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T3#
Lingfield scoring with strikes but Peramaki is staying in there.
Lingfield scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Peramaki?
Peramaki is squirming around, avoiding Lingfield's attempts to control the action.
Peramaki working to try and regain half guard.
Lingfield lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Peramaki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lingfield cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Peramaki is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Lingfield looking to control but Peramaki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Peramaki regains half guard.
Lingfield is keen to just control but Peramaki is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Peramaki is looking for a sweep. Lingfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peramaki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lingfield connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Lingfield got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peramaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lingfield has managed to get both his arms back between Peramaki's legs - danger averted.
Peramaki is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lingfield keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Peramaki's head.
Lingfield postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Peramaki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lingfield has picked Peramaki up and slammed him! Peramaki can't keep hold of the triangle and Lingfield manages to pass to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Lingfield dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Lingfield misses the shot to the body.
Peramaki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lingfield.
Lingfield tries to clinch there but Peramaki circles away. #TD#
Lingfield looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lingfield slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Lingfield is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Peramaki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lingfield.
Lingfield working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lingfield trying to mount his opponent but Peramaki defends it. #T1#
Lingfield content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Peramaki wants to improve his position but Lingfield is controlling well. #SUB#
Lingfield is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Peramaki sees it coming and defends easily.
Peramaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Peramaki is refusing to be controlled, as Lingfield sits in half guard.
Kimmo Peramaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lingfield is pressing down on Peramaki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Peramaki is holding on for now.
Lingfield is trying to control. Peramaki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lingfield connects with a nice short shot to Peramaki's temple.
Ground and pound from Lingfield. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Peramaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Peramaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lingfield looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Peramaki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Lingfield pushes past his half guard into mount! #T3#
Lingfield controlling from mount.
Lingfield lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lingfield controlling from the full mount.
Lingfield looking to control but Peramaki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jim Lingfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peramaki tries to reverse the position but Lingfield maintains control.
Peramaki gets back to half guard.
Lingfield content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Lingfield controlling the action here.
Lingfield passes the guard and advances to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lingfield controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Lingfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lingfield, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: OFK 369 - Wulf Vs Kidd
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Good exchange - Warrior coming out on top.
Lingfield misses with a hook.
Warrior fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lingfield on the side of the head.#KD2#
Warrior lands a big uppercut and Lingfield crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lingfield looks OK. Warrior waves Lingfield back to his feet!#ROC2#Lingfield is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warrior connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Lingfield to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Warrior!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mental Warrior!
A very excited looking Mental Warrior rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: OFK 363 - Kim Vs Drozd
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Lingfield wants to clinch.
Mendy throws out a counter right but Lingfield avoids it with no problem.
Mendy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lingfield.
Lingfield blocks a jab.#TD#
Mendy gets caught flat footed, as Lingfield shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Mendy is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lingfield presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Lingfield gets underhooks to prevent Mendy's takedown attempt. #TD#
Lingfield has hold of one of Mendy's legs. Mendy is fighting the takedown attempt but Lingfield gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lingfield wants to control from the top but Mendy keeps moving.
Mendy 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.
Lingfield with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lingfield trying to control but Mendy is working from the bottom.
Lingfield postures up in Mendy's guard and throws a big left but Mendy blocks it. #T1#
Mendy trying to control the position.
Lingfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lingfield preventing the sweep.
Lingfield postures up.
Mendy seems keen to control Lingfield's posture.
Lingfield controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lingfield scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mendy in his tracks. #TD#
Lingfield shoots in and bounces Mendy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Mendy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2##TD#
Lingfield turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lingfield creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mendy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lingfield scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Lingfield is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mendy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mendy wants to control but Lingfield postures up.
Lingfield just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendy tries to improve position but can't.
Mendy is letting Lingfield control him for a moment.
Lingfield seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mendy for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Mendy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mendy told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mendy wants to get back to his feet.
Lingfield gets to mount! Mendy was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Lingfield sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mendy tries to lock up and control but Lingfield gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lingfield landing punches.
Mendy tries to reverse the position but Lingfield maintains control.
Lingfield content just to control the position here.
Mendy is looking to get to half guard.
Mendy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lingfield landing punches.
Lingfield lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
A nice elbow there by Lingfield.#ROC#Mendy is rocked!
Mendy is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Mendy is still in real trouble! Can Lingfield finish him?
Lingfield trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lingfield lands a heavy elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Lingfield dominated that round.
That's time! Lingfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mendy slips a jab and a cross from Lingfield.
Mendy feints the counter takedown.
Mendy takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD#
Lingfield changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mendy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lingfield working the head and body with strikes.
Lingfield is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mendy will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mendy can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lingfield wants to control but Mendy is keeping him busy.
Mendy can't do much from the bottom here.
Mendy seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lingfield is staying active.
Lingfield working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #SUB#
Lingfield working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Mendy taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mendy can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Lingfield wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mendy, who protects the arm well.
Mendy is trying to buck Lingfield off.
Lingfield is looking to take a break and control but Mendy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lingfield in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jim Lingfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mendy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lingfield connects with a decent elbow. #T2##SUB#
Lingfield thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mendy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lingfield. #SUB#
Lingfield looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mendy is not content to let Lingfield control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lingfield working the ground and pound.#T3#
Mendy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lingfield off and has taken his back!
Lingfield can't escape the position.
Lingfield has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Mendy.
Mendy scores with punches from the back.
Mendy not allowing Lingfield to control his hands.
Mendy missing with strikes from the back.
Lingfield tries to break free.
Lingfield trying to control the position but Mendy manages to sink in the hooks.
Lingfield looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mendy.
Mendy is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Lingfield. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#T4#
Lingfield tries to break free.
Lingfield prevents Mendy from getting a body triangle.
Lingfield covering up well under a series of strikes from Mendy.
Mendy somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Mendy keeps control of the position as Lingfield tries to break free.
Mendy avoiding Lingfield 's attempts to control his hands.
Mendy misses with punches from the back.
Lingfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendy can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendy is punishing Lingfield with strikes - can he finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendy doesn't have the hooks in and Lingfield manages to turn into his guard.
Mendy is trying to keep Lingfield in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Lingfield dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Mendy fails with the takedown.
Mendy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lingfield circles away.#TD#
Lingfield drives through with a takedown into Mendy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lingfield passes Mendy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lingfield prevents Mendy from improving his position.
Lingfield controlling the pace.
Lingfield seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Lingfield is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mendy defends it well.
Mendy is not content to let Lingfield control the position.#T1#
Lingfield not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lingfield content to control rather than advance.
Mendy is not content to let Lingfield control the position.
Mendy is pressing down on Lingfield's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mendy keeping moving, preventing Lingfield from controlling successfully.
Mendy wants to hit a sweep here but Lingfield passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mendy there!
Lingfield unloading with bombs!
Mendy is bucking up trying to escape but Lingfield cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T2#
Lingfield trying to control but Mendy is having none of it.
Lingfield postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mendy looks a forlorn figure.
Lingfield lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lingfield prevents Mendy from getting the reversal.
Lingfield wants to control the pace but Mendy is squirming around nicely.
Lingfield is landing with some decent strikes but Mendy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lingfield controlling the position easily from mount.
Mendy wants to control but Lingfield is having none of it.
Mendy can't escape the position. #T3#
Lingfield working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mendy wants to control but Lingfield is having none of it.
Lingfield connects with a bit shot that sees Mendy covering up! More strikes from Lingfield and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lingfield is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Lingfield!
After the fight, Jim Lingfield 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: OFK 356 - Chika Vs Drop
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Jam looks to throw the jab but Lingfield is out of range.
Jam scores with a jab to the head.
Jam scores with a jab to the body.
Jam misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Lingfield counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jam is pressing down on Lingfield's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jam keeping full guard, as Lingfield tries to pass.
Lingfield looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lingfield stands and throws Jam's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lingfield wants to control but Jam is keeping him busy. #T1#
Lingfield in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lingfield in side control, throwing shots but Jam defends.
Lingfield controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lingfield trying to control the position but Jam is working away.
Jam is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lingfield is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Jam is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lingfield lands a big shot there that rocks Jam but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lingfield controlling from mount.
Lingfield thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jam blocking the ground and pound.
Lingfield landing strikes from the mount and Jam is in trouble!
Lingfield can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jam is looking to escape.
Lingfield throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jam because Lingfield loaded up on that one.
Lingfield wants to control the pace but Jam is squirming around nicely.
Lingfield landing strikes from the mount and Jam is in trouble! #T3#
Lingfield throwing strikes but Jam uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Jam trying to control but Lingfield postures up.
Lingfield working the head and body with strikes.
Lingfield thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jam's head.
Jam avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lingfield.
Lingfield is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lingfield wants to control but Jam is keeping him busy.
Lingfield is controlling the pace.
Lingfield thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jam's head. #T4#
Lingfield throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lingfield is looking to take a break and control but Jam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lingfield not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lingfield 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.
Jam won't allow Lingfield to pass to mount.
Lingfield seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lingfield is trying to control the action in half guard but Jam is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lingfield throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Lingfield dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Lingfield fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jam, pushing him back against the cage.
Jam gets underhooks to prevent Lingfield's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Lingfield works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jam has control of Lingfield's left arm, preventing Lingfield from doing any damage.
Lingfield postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lingfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Jam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lingfield controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lingfield postures up in Jam's guard and throws a big left but Jam blocks it.
Lingfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lingfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lingfield is pushing down on Jam's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jam is fighting to maintain full guard but Lingfield has managed to sneak the leg through.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lingfield working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lingfield wants to control but Jam is keeping him busy. #T1#
Jam avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lingfield.
Jam is not content to let Lingfield control the position.
Lingfield perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lingfield wants to pass the guard but Jam is defending well.
Lingfield content to control rather than advance.
Lingfield not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lingfield works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jam takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jam is in a horrible position here. Lingfield smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lingfield lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lingfield content just to control the position here.
Lingfield scoring with strikes but Jam is staying in there.
Lingfield pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lingfield sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lingfield with the ground and pound from mount. #T3#
Jam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lingfield can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jam is looking to escape.
Lingfield punching from mount but Jam doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lingfield controlling from the full mount.
Jam tries to reverse the position but Lingfield maintains control.
Poor strikes thrown by Lingfield there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Lingfield trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Lingfield sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lingfield raining down shots from the mount!
Lingfield lands a couple of good shots and Jam has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Lingfield controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lingfield's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Lingfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jam misses with a hook
letting Lingfield counter with a right hand.
Jam cracks Lingfield with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jam leaves Lingfield with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jam throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lingfield stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jam misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Lingfield decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jam's guard.
Lingfield distracts Jam with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lingfield working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jam's head.
Lingfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Jam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lingfield distracts Jam with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lingfield throws a big elbow that misses.
Lingfield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Toe Jam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Lingfield passes into half guard.
Lingfield looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lingfield lands with a punch from half guard.
Jim Lingfield has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lingfield trying to control the action but Jam is working from the bottom.
Lingfield throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lingfield perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lingfield not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Lingfield is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Lingfield is nestled in close to Jam, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lingfield connects with a nice short shot to Jam's temple.
Lingfield missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lingfield trying to control from half guard but Jam is working away.
Lingfield missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lingfield landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Lingfield is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jam sees it coming and defends easily.
Lingfield wants to control but Jam is keeping him busy. #T3#
Lingfield not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lingfield is looking to stall here but Jam recovers full guard.
Lingfield trying to control but Jam is working from the bottom.
Jim Lingfield is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lingfield stays in close to Jam's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The fighters circling - Jam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jam throws a lazy right hand but Lingfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jam ducks under a wild hook from Lingfield.
Toe Jam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lingfield closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jam circles away.#T4#
Lingfield swinging wildly here.
Lingfield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jam as he avoids it easily.
Toe Jam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Lingfield.
Jam scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lingfield tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jam defends well and Lingfield ends up having to push Jam into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Jam misses the target.
Lingfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jam throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Lingfield counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jam!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Lingfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lingfield winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Lingfield!
Jim Lingfield decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: OFK 347 - Boles Vs Jaroslav
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Herrera looks to land a body kick but Lingfield moved away.#TD#
Lingfield feints and as Herrera raises his hands in defense, Lingfield changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lingfield is looking to pass into half guard but Herrera pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Herrera is in guard.#REVB#
Lingfield seems keen to control Herrera's posture.
Herrera wants to stand but Lingfield has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Herrera preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lingfield is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Herrera wants to control from the top but Lingfield keeps moving. #SUB#
Lingfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Herrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lingfield is on top in guard. #REVR#
Lingfield controls from within his opponent's guard.
Herrera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Herrera being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Lingfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Herrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Herrera has his foot on Lingfield's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lingfield works his way back into a safe position though.
Lingfield sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lingfield is working Herrera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lingfield is in close to Herrera's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lingfield stays in close to Herrera's body and controls the position.
Herrera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lingfield looking to pass the guard.
Lingfield is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3##SUB2#
Herrera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lingfield defends well.#SUB2#
Herrera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lingfield advances position into side control!
Herrera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lingfield wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lingfield working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lingfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herrera keeps working.
Lingfield controls the position. #T4#
Lingfield lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB#
Lingfield tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lingfield trying to control the action but Herrera is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lingfield in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Lingfield dominated that round.
That's time! Lingfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Herrera shoots in looking for a takedown but Lingfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Herrera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Lingfield shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Herrera is trying to control but can't.
Lingfield is pressing down on Herrera's thigh, looking to free his foot. Herrera is holding on for now.
Lingfield is looking to take a break and control but Herrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lingfield takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lingfield sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Lingfield is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1#
Lingfield slows the pace down in half guard.
Lingfield uses his free foot to push down on Herrera's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Herrera.
Lingfield raining down shots from the mount!
Herrera is in a horrible position here. Lingfield smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lingfield 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.
Lingfield looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jim Lingfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Herrera is looking to improve his position but Lingfield isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Lingfield controlling the pace for now.
Herrera is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lingfield cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lingfield landing shots from mount. #SUB#
Lingfield has hold of Herrera's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Herrera manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lingfield has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Herrera's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herrera is squirming around, avoiding Lingfield's attempts to control the action.
Herrera tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3##SUB#
Herrera tries to improve his position but Lingfield has taken his back! Lingfield has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Herrera tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Lingfield pushes Herrera away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jim Lingfield!
In his post fight interview, Jim Lingfield started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Paul Herrera had this to say: 'I love you all!'.

Event: OFK 341 - Escalante Vs Bizih
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1##CL#
Lingfield instigates a clinch. #TD#
Lingfield has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Porfirigo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Lingfield keeps control of the position as Porfirigo tries to break free.
Porfirigo avoids the strikes from Lingfield.
Lingfield really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Porfirigo.
Lingfield 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.
Porfirigo covering up well and avoiding damage.
Lingfield misses with a punch to the head.
Porfirigo covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Porfirigo is covering up but some of the strikes from Lingfield are getting through and doing damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lingfield is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Lingfield's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Lingfield throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Lingfield trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Lingfield not allowing Porfirigo to control his hands.
Lingfield slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lingfield connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Porfirigo to escape the position.
Will Lingfield go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Porfirigo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Porfirigo is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Lingfield off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T2#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Lingfield. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Lingfield thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB#
Lingfield looking to break Porfirigo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Porfirigo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lingfield will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lingfield punches Porfirigo on the ear.
Lingfield lands an elbow to the side of the head. #SUB#
Porfirigo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Can Porfirigo hold on?! Lingfield is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lingfield misses with an elbow to the head. #SUB#
Lingfield working for a choke but Porfirigo reverses nicely into Lingfield 's guard. #T3#
Porfirigo is fighting to break Lingfield's control of his arms but Lingfield is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Porfirigo tries to free his leg and advance position but Lingfield is retaining full guard.
Lingfield seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lingfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Lingfield, not yet.
Lingfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lingfield 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##T4##SUB#
Porfirigo is defending against the submission attempts here by Lingfield.
Lingfield moves into full mount! Porfirigo won't be happy about that!
Lingfield trying to control but Porfirigo is having none of it.
Lingfield tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Porfirigo working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Lingfield dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Lingfield throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Porfirigo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lingfield is in Porfirigo's guard.
Porfirigo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lingfield controls the pace.
Lingfield keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Porfirigo's head.
Our spies down at at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform us that Porfirigo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jim Lingfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Porfirigo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lingfield 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.
Lingfield cracks Porfirigo with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lingfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Porfirigo 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lingfield looking to pass the guard.
Porfirigo 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##T1#
Lingfield is looking for a sweep. Porfirigo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Porfirigo throwing shots but Lingfield is blocking nicely.
Porfirigo is keen to just control but Lingfield is a slippery customer.
Lingfield desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lingfield is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Porfirigo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Porfirigo's back!
Porfirigo is keeping busy. #T2##SUB#
Porfirigo defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Lingfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Porfirigo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lingfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Porfirigo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lingfield tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Lingfield is adopting a defensive guard.
Lingfield is looking to sweep but instead, Porfirigo has passed into half guard.
It looks like Porfirigo is going to stand back up.
Porfirigo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Porfirigo is looking to take a break and control but Lingfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lingfield moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Lingfield has his foot on Porfirigo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Porfirigo works his way back into a safe position though.
Lingfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lingfield manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Porfirigo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Lingfield lands a couple of elbows.
Lingfield is looking to work some ground and pound but Porfirigo has wrist control.
Lingfield content to stall in guard here.
Lingfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Porfirigo can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lingfield slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Lingfield dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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#
Lingfield misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Porfirigo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lingfield's head.
Porfirigo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lingfield connects with a right hand. Porfirigo shakes it off.
Porfirigo slips a straight right by Lingfield.
And Porfirigo tries to counter it with a takedown but Lingfield pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lingfield wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
Lingfield drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lingfield stays in close to Porfirigo's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Lingfield got a little sloppy there for a moment and Porfirigo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lingfield has managed to get both his arms back between Porfirigo's legs - danger averted.
Lingfield wants to control from the top but Porfirigo keeps moving. #T1#
Porfirigo is trying to keep Lingfield in close.
Lingfield controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lingfield wants to control from the top but Porfirigo keeps moving.
Porfirigo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lingfield controls the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lingfield trying to control but Porfirigo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lingfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Tayaen Porfirigo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lingfield shoots in looking for a takedown but Porfirigo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lingfield's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Porfirigo as Lingfield shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Lingfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lingfield changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Porfirigo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Porfirigo is not content to let Lingfield control the position.
Porfirigo defending against the ground and pound.
Porfirigo wants to get back to his feet.
Porfirigo prevents Lingfield from improving position.
Lingfield landing a few strikes. #T3#
Lingfield tries to move to mount but Porfirigo blocks the move with his legs.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Lingfield is trying to get an arm triangle but Porfirigo is defending well.
Porfirigo is trying to control Lingfield's posture but Lingfield avoids it.
Jim Lingfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Porfirigo is looking to regain half guard here but Lingfield keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Porfirigo tries to bench press Lingfield off him but Lingfield keeps the position.
Lingfield controls the position.
Porfirigo stops Lingfield from passing to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Lingfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lingfield, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Lingfield!
Jim Lingfield decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Tayaen Porfirigo spoke after the fight, saying 'Now, I will kill myself...'.

Event: OFK 335 - Ninja Vs Brown
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1##CL#
Lingfield moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Anjo jumps guard.
Anjo 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#
Lingfield is refusing to be controlled, as Anjo sits in half guard.
Lingfield is doing well to control the position and prevent Anjo from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lingfield makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lingfield.
Anjo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anjo throws a big elbow that misses.
Lingfield is trying to keep Anjo in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lingfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lingfield is trying to control the position but Anjo postures up.
Anjo sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Lingfield keeping moving, preventing Anjo from controlling successfully.
Lingfield wants to sweep but no luck.
Anjo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lingfield tries to buck Anjo off but Anjo is having none of it.
Lingfield is trying to control Anjo's posture but Anjo avoids it.
Lingfield tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anjo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU2#
Anjo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Anjo misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Lingfield rushes Anjo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anjo gets underhooks to prevent Lingfield's takedown attempt. #T2#
Anjo wants a takedown but no success here.
Lingfield tries for a takedown but Anjo manages to get underhooks.
Lingfield can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Lingfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lingfield wants a takedown but no success here.
Lingfield blocking some punches.
Anjo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD#
Lingfield gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Anjo working for a triangle but Lingfield defends it easily.
Lingfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Anjo keeping moving, preventing Lingfield from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anjo holds on and takes a little breather.
Lingfield throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anjo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anjo keeping full guard, as Lingfield tries to pass.
Lingfield forces his way into half guard.
Anjo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Lingfield is looking for a kimura but Anjo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lingfield to get the leverage. #SUB#
Lingfield is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anjo defends it well.
Lingfield is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lingfield is pressing down on Anjo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anjo is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Lingfield seems content to control.
Anjo is trying to stand back up but Lingfield is controlling him
Lingfield looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lingfield looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lingfield is trying to control the action in half guard but Anjo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anjo punching from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jim Lingfield will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lingfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Lingfield looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lingfield is looking to take a break and control but Anjo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anjo wants to get back to full guard.
Lingfield lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Anjo is trying to get back to full guard.
Lingfield passes to full mount!
Anjo wants to hold on but Lingfield pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Anjo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T1#
Anjo is looking to get to half guard.
Lingfield wants to control the pace but Anjo is squirming around nicely.
Lingfield lands a heavy elbow.
Lingfield with the ground and pound from mount.
Lingfield trying to control but Anjo is having none of it.
Lingfield sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anjo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jim Lingfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
We've been hearing that Lingfield has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lingfield putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Anjo working to try and regain half guard.
Lingfield trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lingfield working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Anjo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anjo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T3#
Lingfield prevents Anjo from getting the reversal.
Lingfield putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lingfield looking to control but Anjo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lingfield lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lingfield with good strikes from the mount here!
Lingfield controlling the pace for now.
Lingfield working Anjo over with strikes here.
Lingfield lands a big elbow. #ROC#Anjo is rocked!
Lingfield unloading with bombs!
Anjo is still in real trouble! Can Lingfield finish him?
Lingfield is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Anjo goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Lingfield!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jim Lingfield!
Jim Lingfield was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Yoji Anjo Anjo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I feel good! '.

Event: OFK 326 - Garrincha Vs Biden
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
Lingfield takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Lingfield closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kluba quickly recovers to half guard.
Kluba throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Lingfield thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kluba's head.
Lingfield is keen to just control but Kluba is a slippery customer.
Kluba is looking for a sweep. Lingfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lingfield seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kluba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Lingfield is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba has hold of Lingfield's hands but Lingfield slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lingfield is keen to just control but Kluba is a slippery customer.#T1#
Lingfield sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kluba defending well though.
Kluba is looking to control Lingfield's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kluba avoid being mounted?
Lingfield trying to control the pace.
Lingfield working over Kluba with some ground and pound. Kluba looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lingfield sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lingfield trying to control from half guard but Kluba is working away.
Lingfield 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.
Lingfield not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lingfield looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lingfield looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kluba wants to control but Lingfield is keeping busy.
Kluba wants to get back to full guard.
Kluba on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Lingfield is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kluba is just riding it out for now. Lingfield eventually gives up the hold.
Lingfield not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kluba makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kluba.#T3#
Lingfield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lingfield cracks Kluba with a solid left hand.
Lingfield trying to control but Kluba is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lingfield's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kluba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lingfield.
Lingfield's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lingfield postures up and lands a big shot to Kluba's brow.
Kluba looking to control but Lingfield passes into half guard.
Ground and pound from Lingfield.
Lingfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kluba keeps working.
Lingfield controlling the action here. #T4#
Lingfield throwing shots but Kluba is blocking nicely.
Lingfield throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lingfield lands a nice short elbow.
We've been hearing that Lingfield has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lingfield wants to take a breather but Kluba is having none of it.
Lingfield is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kluba is looking to control Lingfield's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kluba avoid being mounted?
Lingfield takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Lingfield dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Lingfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kluba.
A little feinted left hand from Lingfield on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Kluba tries to keep at a distance but Lingfield has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lingfield changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kluba fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kluba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lingfield circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Lingfield fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kluba, pushing him back against the cage.
Kluba prevents the takedown attempt.
Lingfield keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kluba's efforts to push away.
Kluba wants to break free but Lingfield has control. #TD#
Lingfield gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Lingfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kluba can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lingfield trying to control the pace.
Lingfield prevents Kluba from improving his position.
Kluba wants to control but Lingfield is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Kluba tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kluba is trying to control but can't.
Kluba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lingfield.
Lingfield lands with a punch from half guard.
Lingfield trying to control the action but Kluba is working from the bottom.
Lingfield prevents Kluba from improving his position.
Lingfield keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lingfield connects with a nice short shot to Kluba's temple.
Lingfield is looking to take a break and control but Kluba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lingfield trying to mount his opponent but Kluba defends it. #T2#
Kluba tries to get to full guard but Lingfield has control of the leg.
Lingfield not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lingfield scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lingfield is nestled in close to Kluba, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lingfield uses his free foot to push down on Kluba's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kluba.
Lingfield in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lingfield trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lingfield controlling from mount. #T3#
Lingfield with a couple of short strikes.#CUT#It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.
Lingfield looking to control but Kluba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lingfield has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kluba's face.
Lingfield lands a big elbow.
Lingfield working the ground and pound effectively.
Kluba tries to hold on but Lingfield pushes him away.
Lingfield working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC#Kluba is rocked!
Lingfield avoids the attempt from Kluba to control.
Kluba is still in real trouble! Can Lingfield finish him?
Lingfield postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Kluba bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Lingfield and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Lingfield!
Jim Lingfield tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: OFK 323 - Burrows Vs Heimo
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Lingfield closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Magomedov is looking to reverse the position.
Lingfield tries to move to mount but Magomedov blocks the move with his legs.
Magomedov tries to buck Lingfield off but Lingfield is having none of it.
Lingfield tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lingfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lingfield tries to move to full mount but Magomedov actually manages to regain half guard.
Lingfield working over Magomedov with some ground and pound. Magomedov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov taking some punishment here, with Lingfield in his half guard. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lingfield content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Magomedov manages to get to full guard.
Lingfield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lingfield defends well.
Lingfield trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Lingfield content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lingfield working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Lingfield content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Magomedov has locked up a guillotine! Magomedov's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Lingfield is holding on here and Magomedov must be using up a lot of energy. Lingfield has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Magomedov gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Khalid Magomedov!
After winning the bout, Khalid Magomedov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2023

#R1#
A slow jab from Lingfield misses its intended target. #TD2#
Savic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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.
Lingfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lingfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lingfield is working hard here to advance position.
Lingfield manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Savic manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lingfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savic is keeping the position for now.
Savic wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Savic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lingfield doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lingfield manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Savic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lingfield. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lingfield slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lingfield slows the pace down. #T1#
Lingfield wants to control but Savic is keeping him busy.
Savic is looking for a sweep.
Lingfield lands a nice forearm strike.
Lingfield passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Savic!
Savic wants to hold on but Lingfield pushes him away.
We've been hearing that Lingfield has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lingfield controlling from mount.
Lingfield punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lingfield wants to control the pace but Savic is squirming around nicely.
Savic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lingfield tries to control but Savic wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Savic is looking to get to half guard.
Savic manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lingfield wants to pass the guard but Savic is defending well.
Lingfield scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Savic actively working from the bottom here.
Savic is looking for a sweep. Lingfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lingfield is trying to control. Savic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lingfield passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Savic!
Lingfield lands a big elbow. #T3#
Lingfield avoids the attempt from Savic to control.
Savic tries to reverse the position but Lingfield maintains control.
Savic tries to hold on but Lingfield postures up.
Lingfield unloading with bombs!
Savic sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lingfield looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Savic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lingfield works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lingfield is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Savic can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A nice elbow there by Lingfield.#T4#
Lingfield looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lingfield postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Savic looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lingfield with shots to the head and body - Savic looks very uncomfortable down there.
A nice elbow there by Lingfield.
Savic is squirming around, avoiding Lingfield's attempts to control the action.
Lingfield unloading with bombs!
Savic is desperately trying to improve his position but Lingfield has a good base and remains in mount.
Lingfield 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.
Lingfield landing strikes from the mount.
Savic takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Savic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Savic wants to control but Lingfield is having none of it.
Savic is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Lingfield dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lingfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savic looks for a takedown but Lingfield sprawls well.
Lingfield shoots in and drives through. Savic sprawls well.
Lingfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Savic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lingfield swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Lingfield as Savic shoots in.
Jim Lingfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dragomir Savic.#CL2#
Lingfield gets tackled into the cage by Savic. Savic maintains the clinch.
Lingfield is pressed up against the cage. Savic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lingfield down to the mat. Lingfield avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Lingfield moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Savic has picked Lingfield up - he's going for a ride! Savic dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lingfield is looking to control Savic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lingfield avoid being mounted?
Lingfield is pressing down on Savic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lingfield 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#
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!#SUB#
Lingfield is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1##SUB2#
Savic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lingfield is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Lingfield looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lingfield wants to pass the guard but Savic is defending well.
Savic works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Savic keeping moving, preventing Lingfield from controlling successfully.
Lingfield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savic keeping moving, preventing Lingfield from controlling successfully.
Savic 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.#SUB2#
Savic working for submissions but it's allowed Lingfield to get to half guard.
Lingfield trying to control the action but Savic is working from the bottom.
Lingfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savic can do to turn this around?
Lingfield stalling. #SUB2#
Savic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Lingfield working Savic over with strikes.
Lingfield controlling the action here.
Lingfield passes to full mount!
Savic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lingfield wants to control the pace but Savic is squirming around nicely.
Lingfield raining down hammerfists from mount.
Savic tries to reverse the position but Lingfield maintains control.#T4#
Lingfield looking to control but Savic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lingfield landing strikes from the mount and Savic is in trouble!
Savic is looking to improve his position but Lingfield isn't that keen on the idea.
Lingfield looking to control but Savic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lingfield raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lingfield lands a nice shot to the head.
Savic working to try and regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lingfield looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lingfield tries to control but Savic wriggling away.
Lingfield controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Lingfield dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Savic gets a clinch. #TD#
Lingfield has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Savic regains guard immediately. #SUB2#
Savic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lingfield defends it easily.
Lingfield working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Savic looking for a sweep. Not yet Savic, not yet. #SUB2#
Lingfield avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lingfield is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lingfield is working Savic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Lingfield chips away with some ground and pound.
Lingfield stays in close to Savic's body and controls the position.
Lingfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Savic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lingfield working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Savic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Savic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lingfield working some strikes from top position.
Lingfield works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lingfield is looking to take a break and control but Savic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Savic moves into full guard.
Dragomir Savic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lingfield lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Savic doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lingfield is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Savic looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lingfield passes into side control.
Lingfield staying calm.
Savic gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T3#
Lingfield can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Savic is looking to escape.
Savic in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lingfield controlling the position easily from mount.
Jim Lingfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jim Lingfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Savic is trying desperately to improve position.
Lingfield controlling his opponent. #T4#
Lingfield looking to control but Savic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lingfield content just to control the position here.
Savic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lingfield controlling his opponent.
Savic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lingfield tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lingfield has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lingfield's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Lingfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lingfield, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Lingfield!
A less than humble Jim Lingfield 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: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Lei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lei looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lei walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Lingfield swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jim Lingfield!
A very excited looking Jim Lingfield rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: TD 20
Date: Mar 17, 2023

#R1#
Lingfield throws a body punch but Cozad moves out of range.
A big right from Lingfield misses.
Cozad lands an overhand right.
Cozad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lingfield.
Lingfield listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lingfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Cozad is just out of range.
Cozad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Cozad.
Cozad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lingfield takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lingfield lands with a right hand.
Cozad slips a straight right by Lingfield.
Cozad lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lingfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cozad.
Cozad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lingfield counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Lingfield rushes Cozad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Lingfield has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cozad clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Cozad is trying to stand back up.
Cozad is keeping busy. #T1##SUB2#
Lingfield patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Lingfield lands a shot to the head. #SUB2#
Lingfield tightening his grip on Cozad, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Lingfield working for a choke but Cozad is defending well.
Cozad is trying to get back to his feet but Lingfield has full control of the position and if anything, Cozad has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2#
Cozad is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cozad is trying to get back to his feet but Lingfield has full control of the position and if anything, Cozad has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Lingfield trying to control momentarily.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Lingfield. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Lingfield biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lingfield is looking to control Cozad but Cozad is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lingfield is looking for a rear naked choke here but Cozad reverses the position brilliantly into Lingfield's guard!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lingfield is on top in guard. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cozad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Cozad wants to stand up but Lingfield is controlling him.
Lingfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cozad can't keep his opponent in guard - Lingfield advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cozad wants to get back to his feet.
Lingfield wants to control but Cozad is keeping him busy.
Cozad is trying to stand back up but Lingfield is controlling him
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lingfield working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lingfield content to control rather than advance.
Lingfield wants to control but Cozad is keeping him busy.
Cozad is trying to stand up here but Lingfield is controlling him well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lingfield is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cozad looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lingfield 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. #SUB2#
Lingfield seems to be looking for submissions.
Cozad tries to kick Lingfield off but Lingfield keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cozad is not content to let Lingfield control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Lingfield dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jab by Lingfield.
Cozad misses with an uppercut. Lingfield saw that one coming.
Jim Lingfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cozad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lingfield looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That kick from Cozad tenderised Lingfield's leg. Lingfield is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lingfield dives in and grabs Cozad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cozad pushes down on Lingfield's head and hops out.
Lingfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cozad was well out of range. Poor timing from Lingfield.
Lingfield throws a hook to the side of Cozad's head but Cozad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Lingfield misses.
Cozad misses the shot to the body.
Lingfield looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lingfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lingfield lands with a nice body punch.
Cozad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lingfield misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cozad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Cozad does it's job there.
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!
Lingfield changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cozad tries to avoid it but Lingfield manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cozad to the ground. Cozad escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pope Cozad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Lingfield.
Good shot there by Lingfield.#T1#
Lingfield throws a hook but Cozad blocks it.
Cozad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lingfield in his tracks.
Cozad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lingfield.
Lingfield misses with a takedown attempt
and Cozad counters with a left to the body.
Lingfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Pope Cozad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cozad scores with a leg kick.
Cozad connects with the punch.
Lingfield shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cozad as he jumps to the side.
Cozad moves out of range as Lingfield strikes.
Cozad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cozad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pope Cozad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lingfield.
Cozad lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed right hand from Lingfield misses the target.
Cozad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Cozad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cozad.
Lingfield loads up on a big right hand but Cozad slips the punch.#T2#
Cozad lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cozad fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
It looks like Cozad has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lingfield misses with a wild body shot.
Cozad was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lingfield takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Lingfield has Cozad up against the cage in a clinch.
Cozad tries to break the clinch but Lingfield is controlling the position.
Lingfield is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cozad pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lingfield's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lingfield.
Lingfield blocks a body shot from Cozad. #BC#
Cozad breaks the clinch.
Lingfield tries to clinch there but Cozad circles away.
Cozad connects with the punch.
Cozad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lingfield on the side of the head.
Lingfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cozad misses with an uppercut. Lingfield saw that one coming.
Cozad is looking to slow Lingfield down with leg kicks.
Cozad connects with a looping right hand.
Cozad lands with a right hand.
Lingfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Cozad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lingfield.
Cozad scores with a nice head shot.
Cozad lands a jab to Lingfield's midsection.
Cozad avoids the body shot from Lingfield.
Lingfield takes one on the button.
Cozad sizes up Lingfield with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lingfield takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cozad cracks Lingfield with an open hand slap.
Lingfield misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Lingfield. Those never looked like landing.
Lingfield takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lingfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Cozad is just out of range.
Cozad throws a counter high kick but Lingfield was just alert enough to avoid it.
Cozad throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cozad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cozad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lingfield scores with a body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cozad - that will leave a mark! #T4#
Lingfield takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lingfield stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cozad.
Cozad digs a good hook to Lingfield's body.
Cozad throws a nice looking combination but Lingfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lingfield fails with a takedown attempt.
Cozad scores with a nice strike.
Lingfield lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cozad connects with a right hand. Lingfield shakes it off.
Cozad jabs Lingfield right on the nose. Lingfield blinks but takes it well.
Good shot there by Cozad.
Cozad moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cozad misses with a straight right.
Lingfield ducks under a wild hook from Cozad.
Cozad connects with an inside leg kick.
No joy there for Cozad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cozad lands a leg kick that knocks Lingfield off balance momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pope Cozad dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Cozad lands with an overhand left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cozad.#CL2#
Lingfield moves into the clinch.
Lingfield lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lingfield goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cozad prevents it.
Cozad struggles to land a body shot inside as Lingfield controls his hands. #TD2#
Cozad is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lingfield is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cozad to the mat. Cozad regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cozad wants to stand but Lingfield is controlling the position.
Lingfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cozad is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lingfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Cozad is retaining full guard. #T1#
Lingfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Cozad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cozad wants to stand but Lingfield is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cozad looks to land a left hand but Lingfield moved out of range nicely.
Cozad scores with the left hand. Lingfield knows he should have avoided that one.
Cozad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lingfield's hands.
Lingfield misses with a looping right.
Lingfield has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lingfield there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cozad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Lingfield closes the distance and pushes Cozad back into the cage.
Cozad can't break the clinch.
Lingfield goes for a takedown attempt but Cozad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cozad thumps Lingfield with a low kick.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Lingfield misses the target.
Lingfield closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cozad circles away.
Pope Cozad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Lingfield.
Lingfield looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lingfield swings for the body but Cozad moves out of range.
Cozad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lingfield lands with a good body shot.
Lingfield takes a swing at Cozad's ribcage but misses.
Cozad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cozad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cozad. That's going to slow Lingfield down.
Donk. Cozad catches Lingfield right on the button with a cross.
Lingfield takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cozad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lingfield can do to turn this around?
Cozad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cozad scores with a jab. Lingfield acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lingfield takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lingfield throws out a loose jab but Cozad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lingfield swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cozad counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Lingfield moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cozad cracks Lingfield with a good jab.
Lingfield has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lingfield there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cozad throws a shot to the body.
Lingfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cozad was well out of range. Poor timing from Lingfield.
Lingfield takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cozad lands with a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Lingfield - just one landing.
Cozad throws a good cross that connects.
Cozad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cozad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lingfield momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lingfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lingfield fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cozad avoids it really well and circles away.
Lingfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cozad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lingfield throws an off balance right hand
and Cozad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Cozad lands with a nice combination. Lingfield backs away looking to recover.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cozad.
Lingfield throws a good cross that connects.
Lingfield avoids the head kick by Cozad.
Cozad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cozad wants it to stay on the feet.
Cozad throwing a counter right hand but Lingfield manages to avoid it.
Cozad is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lingfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cozad manages to avoid it.
Cozad comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cozad stuffs the takedown.
Cozad connects with a leg kick.
Lingfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Cozad lands with a good body shot.
Lingfield takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lingfield has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cozad throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lingfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Cozad is just out of range.
Cozad is looking to slow Lingfield down with leg kicks.
Cozad lands with a right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pope Cozad!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2023

#R1#
Kekoa lands with a good body shot.
Lingfield shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kekoa defends it nicely.
Lingfield misses with a hook
enabling Kekoa to counter with a crisp jab.
Lingfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kekoa tried to counter with a leg kick but Lingfield avoided it.
Lingfield misses with a right hand
and Kekoa counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kekoa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD#
Kekoa pulls guard.
Lingfield trying to control but Kekoa is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kekoa holds on and takes a little breather.
Kekoa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lingfield's guard. #REVR#
Lingfield wants to sweep here but Kekoa controlling him for the moment.
Kekoa content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Lingfield keeping full guard, as Kekoa tries to pass.
Kekoa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kekoa trying to control but Lingfield is working from the bottom.
Lingfield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kekoa is one step ahead there.
Kekoa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lingfield keeping moving, preventing Kekoa from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lingfield trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kekoa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Kekoa instigates a clinch.
Kekoa tries to work over Lingfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kekoa lands an uppercut.
Kekoa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lingfield is looking for a takedown.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kekoa.
Nice body punch from Kekoa.
Kekoa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lingfield backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kekoa.
Kekoa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kekoa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lingfield's brow.
Kekoa scores with a shot to the side of Lingfield's head. #BC2#
Lingfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kekoa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A shot to the body from Lingfield misses
letting Kekoa counter with a right hand.
Lingfield takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#TD2#
Lingfield changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kekoa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kekoa is looking to regain half guard here but Lingfield keeps moving and retains side control.
Kekoa can't do much from the bottom here.
Kekoa is trying to work for a sweep but Lingfield has mounted him!#T4#
Lingfield trying to control but Kekoa is having none of it.
Kekoa bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kekoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Lingfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lingfield being controlled here, momentarily.
Kekoa stopping the sweep attempt from Lingfield.
Kekoa stays in close to Lingfield's body and controls the position.
Kekoa stands and throws Lingfield's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Kekoa 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##CL#
Kekoa closes the distance and pushes Lingfield back into the cage.
Lingfield tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kekoa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lingfield takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Kekoa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lingfield on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kekoa. Kekoa obviously looking to wear him down. #TD#
Kekoa looking to score a takedown here. Lingfield is defending well but Kekoa drives through and ends up in Lingfield's guard.
Kekoa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kekoa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kekoa sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Lingfield keeping full guard, as Kekoa tries to pass.
Kekoa trying to control but Lingfield is working from the bottom.
Kekoa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lingfield wants to sweep here but Kekoa controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lingfield swings for the body but Kekoa moves out of range.
Lingfield misses with an uppercut
and Kekoa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lingfield looks to land a combination but Kekoa avoids it well.
Kekoa moves away from the strike by Lingfield.
Kekoa moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Lingfield misses with an uppercut
and Kekoa counters with a straight right hand.
Lingfield takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Kekoa gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Kekoa is trying to get an arm triangle but Lingfield is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lingfield is trying to improve his position.
Kekoa scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lingfield to see if he's OK.
Lingfield regains half guard.
Lingfield wants to get back to full guard.
Kekoa controlling the action here.
Kekoa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lingfield knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Kekoa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kekoa prevents Lingfield from improving his position.
Kekoa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lingfield can do to turn this around?
Kekoa trying to pass the guard but Lingfield defending well.
Lingfield desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kekoa is pressing down on Lingfield's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lingfield is holding on for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kekoa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lingfield is staying active underneath Kekoa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lingfield trying to get back to full guard but Kekoa takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#SUB#
Kekoa looking to secure an arm triangle but Lingfield defends it well.
Kekoa tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Lingfield is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kekoa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Kekoa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kekoa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kekoa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lingfield stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kekoa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Eddie Kekoa is winning the standup battle so far.
Kekoa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kekoa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kekoa scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body punch from Lingfield. #TD2#
Lingfield changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kekoa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Kekoa is looking for a sweep.
Lingfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kekoa keeps working.
Kekoa sneaks back into half guard.
Kekoa tries to roll over but Lingfield keeps him under control.#T1#
Kekoa is working hard here to advance position.
Lingfield lands with a punch from half guard.
Kekoa is trying to get back to full guard.
Kekoa is refusing to be controlled, as Lingfield sits in half guard.
Kekoa is looking to control Lingfield's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kekoa avoid being mounted?
Jim Lingfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eddie Kekoa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#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.
Kekoa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lingfield.
Eddie Kekoa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kekoa is trying is best to control the position here.
Lingfield is trying to control. Kekoa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lingfield tries to pass to full mount but Kekoa defends it.
Lingfield stalling away here and it's allowed Kekoa to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kekoa has control of Lingfield's left arm, preventing Lingfield from doing any damage.
Kekoa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Kekoa is fighting to break Lingfield's control of his arms but Lingfield is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lingfield trying to control the position.
Kekoa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lingfield is on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kekoa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lingfield manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kekoa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lingfield throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kekoa is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Lingfield is looking for a triangle but Kekoa pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Lingfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kekoa defends well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Kekoa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kekoa 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Kekoa!
During a confident post fight interview, Eddie Kekoa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2023

#R1#
Lingfield lands with a nice body punch.
Lingfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morikatsu throws out the jab.
Lingfield doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Morikatsu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morikatsu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lingfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Morikatsu.
Lingfield doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Morikatsu throws out a loose jab but Lingfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lingfield scores with a crisp jab that stopped Morikatsu in his tracks.
Morikatsu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lingfield counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Morikatsu is rocked!
Lingfield misses with a hook. Morikatsu ducked under it nicely.
Morikatsu feinted with a counter takedown.#KD2#
Morikatsu ducks straight into an uppercut from Lingfield and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Morikatsu manages to regain guard straight away.
Oh Morikatsu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morikatsu keeping full guard, as Lingfield tries to pass.
Morikatsu working a defensive guard here.
Lingfield sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Morikatsu's guard.
Morikatsu seems to have got his legs back now.
Lingfield is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like Lingfield might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
Morikatsu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lingfield pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Lingfield moves into full mount! Morikatsu won't be happy about that!
Lingfield working the ground and pound effectively.
Morikatsu is working to get back to half guard.
Lingfield avoids the attempt from Morikatsu to control.
Lingfield is landing with some decent strikes but Morikatsu is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Morikatsu is in a horrible position here. Lingfield smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Morikatsu defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lingfield.
Morikatsu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Lingfield tries to control but Morikatsu wriggling away.
A nice elbow there by Lingfield.
Lingfield looking to control and managing it successfully.
Morikatsu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morikatsu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lingfield lands a big shot there that rocks Morikatsu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Morikatsu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morikatsu is working to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Lingfield looking to secure an arm triangle but Morikatsu defends it well.
Lingfield working Morikatsu over with strikes here. #T3#
Morikatsu taking shots to the head.
Lingfield lands a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lingfield trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lingfield controlling the pace for now.
Morikatsu wants to control but Lingfield is having none of it.
The referee warns Morikatsu that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Morikatsu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
Morikatsu wants to control but Lingfield is keeping busy.
Lingfield is trying to control the action in half guard but Morikatsu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lingfield lands with a punch from half guard.
Morikatsu is looking to control Lingfield's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morikatsu avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Morikatsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Morikatsu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Lingfield seems content to control.
Let's hope that Lingfield has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Morikatsu looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Lingfield dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Morikatsu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morikatsu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lingfield.
As Morikatsu backs off Lingfield throws a huge counter combo but Morikatsu manages to avoid it all.
Lingfield scores with a hook to the body. Morikatsu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #KD2#
Lingfield moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Morikatsu goes down! Can Lingfield finish him!?#CUT2#It looks like Nasu Morikatsu has been cut.
Lingfield 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.
Morikatsu keeping moving, preventing Lingfield from controlling successfully.
Lingfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morikatsu is keeping the position for now.
Lingfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lingfield showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lingfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Morikatsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morikatsu wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Morikatsu can't keep his opponent in guard - Lingfield advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Morikatsu is trying to maintain the position but Lingfield is very close to passing his half guard.
Lingfield has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lingfield avoids the attempt from Morikatsu to control.
Lingfield controlling the pace for now.
Lingfield is continuing to stall.#T2#
Lingfield's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lingfield has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morikatsu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lingfield wants to control the pace but Morikatsu is squirming around nicely.
Morikatsu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lingfield lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Morikatsu hang on?
Lingfield tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Morikatsu is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Lingfield controlling from mount.
Morikatsu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morikatsu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lingfield controlling from the full mount.
Lingfield lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
BOOM! Lingfield connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lingfield sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lingfield looking to finish Morikatsu with some ground and pound. This is bad for Morikatsu!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lingfield working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Morikatsu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lingfield postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Morikatsu looks a forlorn figure.
Jim Lingfield has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Lingfield lands a big shot to the head and Morikatsu winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jim Lingfield!
A very excited looking Jim Lingfield rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2023

#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Doolittle enables Lingfield to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Doolittle manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lingfield works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Doolittle is trying to control but Lingfield passes into side control!
Lingfield landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lingfield landing a few strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Doolittle can do anything to dispel that myth.
Doolittle can't do much from the bottom here.
Lingfield lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Doolittle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Doolittle is looking for a sweep.
Lingfield remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Doolittle gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lingfield prevents Doolittle from getting the reversal.
Lingfield sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Doolittle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lingfield takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lingfield lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T2#
Doolittle is looking to get to half guard.
Lingfield controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Lingfield is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Doolittle has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Doolittle really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lingfield postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Doolittle looks a forlorn figure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lingfield takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Lingfield's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lingfield cracks Doolittle with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lingfield with a couple of short strikes.#ROC#Doolittle is rocked!
Lingfield lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Doolittle! Lingfield sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Doolittle and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jim Lingfield!
Jim Lingfield tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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