Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HRL5: Pappalardi vs Petric
Date: Aug 04, 2023

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Torres.
A little jabbing left from Torres on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Torres scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nzee fails to land the takedown.
Torres keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Torres pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Torres stuns Nzee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torres. Nzee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nzee ducks under a wild hook from Torres.#CL#
Nzee takes the fight into the clinch.
Torres tries to work over Nzee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Torres lands a body punch.
Torres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nzee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Torres smiles and moves away.
Givaldo Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Torres jabs Nzee right on the nose. Nzee blinks but takes it well.
Torres wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Torres has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Torres connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nzee. Nzee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Torres lunges at Nzee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nzee's hand.
A left lands for Torres.
Torres jabs at Nzee's body.#T2#
Torres tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nzee was well out of range. Poor timing from Torres.
Torres misses with a wild combination.
Givaldo Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Torres has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nzee's elbow.
Torres misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Torres creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nzee tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Nzee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Torres.
Torres prevents the takedown attempt.
Torres scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Torres misses with a body punch. #T3#
Torres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Torres fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Nzee has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Torres is trying to keep an underhook but Nzee manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Torres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nzee is looking for a kimura here.
Torres tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nzee has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Torres is looking to improve his position but Nzee isn't that keen on the idea.
Torres is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Nzee looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Nzee looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Torres is in all sorts of trouble here.
Torres keeps trying to improve his position.
Torres wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nzee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torres really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Nzee looking to secure an arm triangle but Torres defends it well.
Nzee looking to finish with strikes here!
Nzee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Nzee looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Givaldo Torres dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Torres does it's job there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nzee or perhaps it was just good defense by Torres, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from Torres on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Torres takes the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Torres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nzee blocks a body shot from Torres. #TD#
Nzee pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Nzee looking for a guillotine here but Torres defends easily. #SUB#
Nzee is looking for a triangle but Torres pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Torres trying to control but Nzee is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Torres got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nzee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Torres has managed to get both his arms back between Nzee's legs - danger averted.
Nzee keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nzee looking for a guillotine here but Torres defends easily. #SUB2#
Torres is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Nzee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Torres defends it easily.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Nzee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Nzee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Torres defends well.#SUB#
Torres got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nzee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Torres has managed to get both his arms back between Nzee's legs - danger averted.
Torres stopping the sweep attempt from Nzee.
Torres really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nzee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Nzee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Torres defends it easily.#SUB2#
Torres thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Nzee is looking for a triangle but Torres pushes his legs off easily.
Devon Nzee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nzee is keeping the position for now.
Nzee wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB2#
Torres drops back looking for a leg! Nzee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nzee manages to kick Torres off! Torres jumps back into Nzee's guard. #SUB#
Nzee looking for a guillotine here but Torres defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres wants to control from the top but Nzee keeps moving. #SUB#
Nzee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Nzee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Torres doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Torres manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4##SUB#
Nzee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Nzee has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Torres doesn't defend quickly enough and Nzee has managed to lock this one up! Can Torres escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Nzee on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Devon Nzee!
Devon Nzee 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: The Island Season 14, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Goldberg throws a big shot that misses.
Goldberg throws a body punch but Nzee moves out of range.
Nzee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Goldberg closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nzee did well to prevent Goldberg getting side control.
Nzee wants to improve his position but Goldberg is controlling well.
Goldberg has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nzee is refusing to be controlled, as Goldberg sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Nzee actively working from the bottom here.
Nzee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nzee keeping control of the position.
Goldberg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nzee is in all sorts of trouble here. #T1#
Nzee tries to hold on but Goldberg postures up.
Goldberg prevents Nzee from getting the reversal.
Goldberg with a couple of short strikes.
Goldberg unloading with bombs!
Nzee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Goldberg controlling from the full mount.
Nzee is looking to get to half guard.
Nzee keeps trying to improve his position.
Goldberg working Nzee over with strikes here.
Goldberg looking to finish Nzee with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nzee!
Nzee is looking to get to half guard.
Goldberg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldberg working Nzee over with strikes here. #T2#
Goldberg is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nzee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Goldberg controlling from mount.
Nzee wants to control but Goldberg is having none of it.
Goldberg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Goldberg lands a nice shot to the head.
Goldberg wants to control the pace but Nzee is squirming around nicely.
Nzee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Goldberg fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nzee is working to get back to half guard.
Nzee regains half guard.#T3#
Nzee tries to roll over but Goldberg keeps him under control.
Nzee is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Goldberg jumps into side control!
Nzee tries to bench press Goldberg off him but Goldberg keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Nzee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nzee is not content to let Goldberg control the position.
Goldberg lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nzee wants to control but Goldberg postures up.#T4#
Nzee takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Goldberg in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nzee takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nzee is looking for a sweep.
Goldberg is staying tight to Nzee's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Goldberg scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nzee is trying to control Goldberg's posture but Goldberg avoids it.
Goldberg scoring with punches and elbows.
Goldberg lands a nice forearm strike.
We've been informed that Nzee has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
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!
Goldberg lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nzee is trying to get back to half guard.
Nzee is trying to control Goldberg's posture but Goldberg avoids it.
Nzee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goldberg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Goldberg dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Goldberg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nzee tries to clinch up.
A low kick from Goldberg is predictable there #TD2#
and Nzee counters with a single leg into guard. Goldberg didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Nzee is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Goldberg is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Goldberg has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Nzee is looking for a triangle here but Goldberg uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nzee is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg is putting a hurting on Nzee here, landing some big shots from side control.
Goldberg trying to control the position but Nzee is working away.
Goldberg lands an elbow.
Nzee taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Goldberg lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Goldberg tries to advance to mount but Nzee denies him.
Nzee can't do much from the bottom here.
David Goldberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goldberg wants to control but Nzee is keeping him busy.
Nzee gets back to half guard.
Goldberg scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Nzee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Goldberg is looking for a kimura but Nzee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goldberg to get the leverage.
Nzee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Goldberg scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Nzee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Nzee actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB2#
Nzee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Goldberg moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Nzee.
Nzee is breathing heavily.
Nzee is trying to escape the position but Goldberg is controlling the position.
Check out the look on Goldberg's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Goldberg working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nzee tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Goldberg presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Goldberg raining down shots from the mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nzee is looking to improve his position but Goldberg isn't that keen on the idea.
Nzee tries to hold on but Goldberg pushes him away. #T3#
Goldberg scoring with strikes but Nzee is staying in there.
Nzee tries to reverse the position but Goldberg maintains control.
Nzee wants to control but Goldberg is having none of it.
Goldberg raining down hammerfists from mount.
Goldberg lands a big shot there that rocks Nzee but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nzee working to try and regain half guard.
Goldberg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nzee in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC#Nzee is rocked!
Nzee 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.
Goldberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nzee can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Nzee actively working from the bottom here.
Goldberg trying to control from half guard but Nzee is working away. #SUB2#
Nzee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goldberg pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nzee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Nzee looking for a kimura from the bottom but Goldberg passes into side control!
Goldberg working the head with strikes.
Goldberg lands an elbow.
Nzee is still in real trouble! Can Goldberg finish him?
Goldberg cracks Nzee with a big right hand but Nzee just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nzee is trying to get back to half guard.
A big shot lands for Goldberg! That's hurt Nzee! Will he recover? Goldberg fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Goldberg!
David Goldberg 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: KIFC 89
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Nzee fails with a takedown attempt.
Fajardo attempts a counter takedown but Nzee avoids it well and moves away.
Nzee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fajardo defends well and Nzee ends up having to push Fajardo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nzee shoots in but no luck this time.
Franco Fajardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon Nzee.
Nice jab there from Fajardo.
Fajardo cracks Nzee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Nzee pushes Fajardo up against the cage in a clinch.
Fajardo misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Nzee pulls Fajardo into guard. #SUB2#
Nzee working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fajardo has passed into half guard!
Fajardo is taking a breather. Nzee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Nzee tries to roll over but Fajardo keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Nzee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fajardo pulls his head out easily.
We've been hearing that Fajardo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fajardo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nzee!
Nzee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nzee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fajardo controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Nzee is looking to get to half guard.
Fajardo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nzee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fajardo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nzee is looking to escape.
Nzee is trying desperately to improve position.
Fajardo controlling the position easily from mount.
Fajardo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T3#
Fajardo controlling from the full mount.
Nzee tries to lock up and control but Fajardo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Fajardo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nzee to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nzee shrugs it off.
Fajardo with shots to the head and body - Nzee looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fajardo prevents Nzee from getting the reversal.
Fajardo controlling his opponent.
Nzee tries to hold on but Fajardo postures up.
Nzee is trying to escape the mount.
Fajardo controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Nzee is looking to get to half guard.
Fajardo avoids the attempt from Nzee to control.
Fajardo controlling his opponent.
Nzee is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nzee in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fajardo prevents Nzee from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fajardo content just to control the position here.
We've been informed that Nzee has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nzee is squirming around, avoiding Fajardo's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Franco Fajardo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Fajardo misses with a wild body shot.
Nzee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fajardo catches Nzee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nzee with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fajardo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nzee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nzee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fajardo digs a good hook to Nzee's body.
Nzee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
so Fajardo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Franco Fajardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon Nzee.#T1#
Fajardo lands a couple of elbows.
Fajardo won't allow Nzee to sweep him here.
Fajardo tries to free his leg and advance position but Nzee is retaining full guard.
Nzee wants to sweep but no luck.
Fajardo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Nzee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fajardo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Nzee is looking for a triangle here but Fajardo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Fajardo controlling from side mount. #T2#
Nzee taking a bit of punishment here - Fajardo scoring with strikes.
Nzee is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fajardo connects with a decent elbow.
Nzee sneaks back into half guard.
Fajardo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Nzee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fajardo pulls his head out easily.
Fajardo controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Nzee actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Fajardo works his way into full mount!
Fajardo controlling the position easily from mount.
Fajardo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nzee hang on?
Fajardo looking to finish Nzee with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nzee!
Fajardo lands with some strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nzee can't escape the position.
Fajardo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nzee can do to turn this around?
Fajardo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Nzee wants to hold on but Fajardo pushes him away.
Fajardo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nzee slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nzee tries to get to full guard but Fajardo has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Nzee looking for submissions off his back.
Fajardo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nzee has hold of Fajardo's hands but Fajardo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Franco Fajardo 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
No luck for Nzee with that takedown attempt.
Fajardo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nzee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nzee avoids the body shot from Fajardo.
Fajardo scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nzee misses with a takedown attempt
and Fajardo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Fajardo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nzee napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nzee is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Nzee tries to control but Fajardo manages to take his back.
Fajardo 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.
Nzee tries to escape the position.
Fajardo wants to control but Nzee is keeping busy.
Fajardo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #SUB#
Fajardo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nzee defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Nzee rolls, trying to escape but Fajardo keeps control of the position.
Fajardo biding his time, looking for the opening. #T2#
Fajardo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nzee rolls, trying to escape but Fajardo keeps control of the position.
Fajardo lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fajardo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Nzee tries to escape the position.
Nzee wants to control his opponent's hands but Fajardo gets his hands free.
Nzee rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fajardo in particular looking to stall.
Nzee tries to roll over but Fajardo keeps him under control.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nzee wants to control but Fajardo is keeping busy.
Fajardo trying to pass the guard but Nzee defending well. #SUB2#
Nzee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fajardo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Nzee looking for submissions off his back.
Nzee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Nzee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fajardo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nzee!
A nice elbow there by Fajardo.
Fajardo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Franco Fajardo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fajardo looking to finish Nzee with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nzee!
Fajardo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Devon Nzee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nzee gets back to half guard.
Nzee punching from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franco Fajardo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fajardo, 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franco Fajardo!

Event: KIFC 73
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Personal Space with a jab.
Personal Space stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Nzee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Personal Space, pushing him back against the cage.
Nzee tries for a takedown but Personal Space manages to get underhooks.
Personal Space stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nzee tries to pull guard but Personal Space holds him up against the cage and eventually Nzee drops back down to his feet.
Phillip Personal Space has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon Nzee.
Nzee jumps guard but Personal Space stands there with Nzee around his waist. Nzee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Personal Space scores with a hook to the body.
Personal Space gets underhooks to prevent Nzee's takedown attempt.
Personal Space definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Nzee ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nzee no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Personal Space trying to control the position from guard on top but Nzee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Personal Space is sitting in close to Nzee's body. Nzee has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Personal Space is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Personal Space is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Nzee.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Devon Nzee!
A pretty intense looking Devon Nzee took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: KIFC 62
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Kinsella lands with a straight right. Nzee didn't see that one coming.
Kinsella thows a leg kick but Nzee checks it #TD2#
so Nzee counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Nzee is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Nzee is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nzee wants to pass the guard but Kinsella is keeping the position.
Kinsella trying to control the position.
Nzee content to stall in guard here.
Kinsella is trying to control the position but Nzee postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nzee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nzee wants to control from the top but Kinsella keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nzee drops back looking for a leg! Kinsella is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kinsella manages to kick Nzee off! Nzee jumps back into Kinsella's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Nzee is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nzee trying to control but Kinsella is working from the bottom.
Kinsella working a defensive guard here.
Nzee is in close to Kinsella's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nzee postures up.
Kinsella has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Nzee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kinsella has his foot on Nzee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nzee works his way back into a safe position though.
Kinsella is trying to keep Nzee in close. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kinsella escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nzee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kinsella keeping moving, preventing Nzee from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Kinsella looking for a guillotine here but Nzee defends easily. #SUB#
Kinsella is looking for a triangle but Nzee pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Kinsella has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nzee is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kinsella.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Nzee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kinsella is looking to regain half guard here but Nzee keeps moving and retains side control.
Kinsella can't do much from the bottom here. #T3##SUB2#
Nzee has hold of Kinsella's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kinsella tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Nzee cranks the arm and Kinsella screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kinsella, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Devon Nzee!
A determined Devon Nzee didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: KIFC 55-
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
Rager I looks to throw the jab but Nzee is out of range.
Nzee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rager I defends it well.
Roid Rager I seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nzee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rager I.#TD2#
Nzee looking to score a takedown here. Rager I is defending well but Nzee drives through and ends up in Rager I's guard.
Rager I looking to control. #SUB2#
Nzee is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rager I is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rager I has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Nzee working for submissions but it's allowed Rager I to get to half guard.
Rager I definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nzee tries to get to full guard but Rager I has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rager I is taking a breather. Nzee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rager I wants to control but Nzee is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
Nzee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nzee is staying active underneath Rager I, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Nzee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Nzee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rager I pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Nzee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Nzee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rager I pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Nzee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Nzee looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rager I prevents Nzee from improving his position.
Nzee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rager I is looking to stand up but Nzee won't let him. #SUB2#
Nzee working for a triangle but Rager I defends it easily. #SUB2#
Rager I got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nzee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rager I has managed to get both his arms back between Nzee's legs - danger averted.
Rager I wants to control from the top but Nzee keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nzee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rager I defends it easily.#T3#
Rager I trying to control but Nzee is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nzee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nzee looking for a guillotine here but Rager I defends easily. #SUB2#
Nzee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rager I passes into side control.
Nzee regains half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nzee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Nzee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nzee manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Nzee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rager I passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Nzee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rager I pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nzee trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Nzee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Devon Nzee will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rager I's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rager I loads up on a big right hand but Nzee slips the punch.
Nzee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rager I.
Rager I throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Nzee counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rager I avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nzee trying to control the position from guard on top but Rager I is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nzee throws a strike but Rager I rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Rager I preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Nzee throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rager I uses it to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nzee tries to buck Rager I off but Rager I is having none of it.
Rager I gets to mount! Nzee was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Nzee is trying to escape the mount. #T1#
Rager I tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nzee gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Nzee actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Nzee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rager I pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Nzee looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Nzee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Devon Nzee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rager I perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.#SUB2#
Nzee looking for submissions off his back.
Rager I is controlling the pace.
Nzee wants to improve his position but Rager I is controlling well.
Nzee has a hand on Rager I's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rager I takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Nzee working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Nzee tries to lock up and control but Rager I gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nzee is squirming around, avoiding Rager I's attempts to control the action.
Rager I prevents Nzee from getting the reversal.
Nzee is trying to reverse the position but instead Rager I has taken his back - oops!
Nzee tries to escape but Rager I has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nzee is still trying to improve position.
Nzee tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nzee is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Rager I looking to control but Nzee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nzee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nzee tries to lock up and control but Rager I gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rager I prevents Nzee from getting the reversal.
Rager I fails to take his opponent's back.
Nzee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nzee bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Nzee drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rager I looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rager I looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rager I! #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nzee is trying to control Rager I's posture but Rager I avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roid Rager I dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rager I swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Nzee counters with a single leg into guard. Rager I didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Nzee drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rager I manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nzee has Rager I in his guard.#REVR#
Nzee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nzee looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rager I puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Nzee has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Rager I escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Rager I!
Nzee is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rager I wants to stand but Nzee has his arm trapped.
Rager I tries to advance to mount but Nzee denies him. #T1#
Nzee looks to move to half guard but instead Rager I has passed into mount! Damn!
Rager I is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Nzee is looking to get to half guard.
Rager I manages to capitalize on a mistake by Nzee to take his back!
Nzee looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rager I.
Rager I is hanging on to Nzee's back as he tries to escape. #T2#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rager I's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Nzee is in bad spot here.
Nzee trying to control but not successfully.
Nzee breaks Rager I's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Nzee throws an elbow that misses. Rager I uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nzee's guard. Nice move by Rager I!#REVR#
Rager I has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Nzee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rager I passes into side control.
Nzee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nzee tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Nzee gets back to half guard.#SU#
Rager I stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Rager I scores with a hook.
Rager I lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Nzee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rager I lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rager I connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nzee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rager I.
Rager I jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rager I is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nzee can do to turn this around?
Rager I misses with a looping right.
Nzee is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rager I lands with a straight right. Nzee didn't see that one coming.
Nzee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A punch lands to the side of Nzee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Nzee drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rager I working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nzee.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roid Rager I showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rager I 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 David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roid Rager I!

Event: KIFC 44
Date: Apr 07, 2023

#R1#
Harris tries for a takedown but Nzee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Nzee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Harris sprawls well initially but Nzee persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Nzee is looking for a kimura here.
Harris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harris can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Nzee wants to work for an arm triangle but Harris is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Nzee is looking for a kimura but Harris is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nzee to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris is looking to escape.#SUB#
Nzee is looking for a kimura here.
Harris won't allow Nzee to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Harris trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Nzee is working for a submission of some sort.
Nzee is keen to just control but Harris is a slippery customer.
Nzee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Nzee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harris sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Nzee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harris defends it well.
Harris wants to improve his position but Nzee is controlling well.
Harris wants to control but Nzee is keeping busy. #T2##SUB#
Nzee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harris is just riding it out for now. Nzee eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Nzee seems to be working for a kimura but Harris defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Nzee looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Nzee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Harris has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SUB#
Nzee is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Nzee looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Nzee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harris defends it well. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Harris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nzee. #SUB#
Nzee seems to be working for a kimura but Harris defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Nzee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Nzee is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nzee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Nzee dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nzee checks a leg kick nicely.
Nzee appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Nzee shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Harris manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Nzee drops back looking for a leg! Harris is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harris manages to kick Nzee off! Nzee jumps back into Harris's guard.
Harris is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Nzee from controlling successfully.
Devon Nzee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nzee has gone for a leg lock! Harris slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nzee's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Harris is sitting in close to Nzee's body. Nzee has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Harris is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Harris is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Nzee.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Devon Nzee!
A victorious Devon Nzee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: KIFC 32
Date: Mar 28, 2023

#R1#
Simpmaev throws a leg kick but Nzee sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nzee attempts a counter takedown but Simpmaev avoids it well and moves away.
Simpmaev throws a right and a left that Nzee avoids nicely.
Nzee drops down looking for a counter takedown but Simpmaev sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Nzee closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nzee lands in his opponent's guard.
Nzee showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Nzee is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nzee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nzee throwing strikes from guard but Simpmaev blocks nicely.
Nzee 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#
Nzee scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nzee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nzee trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpmaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Nzee drops back looking for a leg! Simpmaev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simpmaev manages to kick Nzee off! Nzee jumps back into Simpmaev's guard.
Simpmaev wants to get back to his feet but Nzee is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Nzee drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nzee jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Nzee drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Nzee as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Simpmaev screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Nzee! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Devon Nzee!
A very excited looking Devon Nzee 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.
The defeated Hazmat Simpmaev had this to say: 'Meet me outside in half an hour, lets have a real fight to the death. Not just hugging. '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2023

#R1#
Kirgiza falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Nzee counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kirgiza!
Nzee landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB#
Nzee in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kirgiza is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Devon Nzee!
Devon Nzee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2023

#R1##TD#
Nzee looking to score a takedown here. Harris is defending well but Nzee drives through and ends up in Harris's guard.
Harris looking to control.
Nzee pushes down on Harris's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Nzee looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Nzee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Harris controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nzee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Nzee seems to be looking for submissions. #T1##SUB#
Nzee seems to be looking for submissions.
Harris wants to improve his position but Nzee is controlling well. #SUB#
Nzee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harris sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Nzee is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris is pressing down on Nzee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Harris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harris can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Nzee drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Harris manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nzee has Harris in his guard.#REVB#
Harris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2##SUB#
Nzee is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Nzee is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Nzee isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Harris stacks Nzee 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 Harris!
Harris lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nzee is looking to regain half guard here but Harris keeps moving and retains side control.
Nzee trying to control but Harris flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Harris gets his hands free as Nzee looks to control.
Harris connects with a big shot to the side of Nzee's head.
Harris avoiding Nzee 's attempts to control his hands.
Harris lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Nzee is in bad spot here. #SUB2#
Harris is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nzee has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
You can see the frustration on Nzee's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Harris just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Harris controlling well, preventing Nzee from escaping the position.
Harris has good solid back control here. #T4#
Nzee is trying to break free.
Nzee staying busy and making it hard for Harris to control.
Nzee is covering up but some of the strikes from Harris are getting through and doing damage.
Harris avoiding Nzee 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Harris tightening his grip on Nzee, looking for the choke.
What can Nzee do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris avoiding Nzee 's attempts to control his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

JJ Harris dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nzee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harris as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Harris shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nzee napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nzee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Harris's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Nzee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nzee is pressing down on Harris's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
JJ Harris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Nzee is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Nzee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harris defends well.#SUB#
Nzee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris scoring with some ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Nzee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nzee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harris's guard. #REVR#
Harris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nzee.
Harris is pulling down on Nzee's head. It's preventing any offense from Nzee, at least for the moment.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Nzee from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nzee drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Harris dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Nzee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Nzee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2##SUB#
Nzee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Harris trying to control but Nzee is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nzee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harris trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nzee's guard.#SUB#
Nzee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nzee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##SUB#
Nzee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Nzee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Harris thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Harris engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Nzee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Nzee throws his legs up looking for a submission but Harris uses it to pass to side control. #T4#
Harris working the ground and pound.
Harris trying to control the position but Nzee is working away.
Harris tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nzee's legs.
Harris working away.
Nzee is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Harris off and has taken his back!
Harris just trying to survive but Nzee is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Nzee looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Nzee is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Harris has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Nzee dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Harris closes the distance and pushes Nzee back into the cage.
Harris prevents the takedown attempt.
Nzee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harris fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nzee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harris's waist but Harris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nzee off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Nzee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nzee goes for a double leg but Harris avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Harris continues to drive forward.
Harris stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harris finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Harris throws a low kick but Nzee moves out of range easily. #T1#
Nzee shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Harris closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Harris jumps into guard, dragging Nzee to the mat. #SUB#
Nzee drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Harris manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nzee has Harris in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Nzee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harris stands and throws Nzee's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nzee tries to buck Harris off but Harris is having none of it.
Harris scoring with punches from side control. #T2#
Nzee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nzee is working hard here to advance position.
Harris lands some shots froms side control.
Nzee is looking to reverse the position.
Harris tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Harris looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nzee struggling a bit here.
Nzee tries to bench press Harris off him but Harris keeps the position. #T3#
Harris wants to stand but Nzee has his arm trapped.
Harris wants to control but Nzee is keeping him busy.
Nzee is trying to get back to half guard.
Nzee sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nzee manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Nzee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harris pushes down on Nzee's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4##SUB#
Nzee actively working from the bottom here.
Harris 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. #SUB#
Nzee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harris pulls his head out easily.
Harris stalling. #SUB#
Nzee looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harris performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JJ Harris!
A determined JJ Harris didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2023

#R1##TD#
Molnar gets the takedown into side control.
Nzee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Molnar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nzee gets back to half guard.
Nzee trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nzee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Nzee looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Nzee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nzee wants to improve his position but Molnar is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nzee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Molnar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Molnar's back!
Nzee not allowing Molnar to control his hands. #SUB2#
Nzee is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Molnar taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Nzee.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Devon Nzee!
A very excited looking Devon Nzee 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Henry darts in and clinches Nzee up against the cage.
Henry looking to stall. #BC2#
Henry breaks from the clinch.
Henry works Nzee's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Nzee drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Henry being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Nzee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Henry preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nzee trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nzee being controlled here momentarily.
Nzee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1##SUB#
Nzee drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nzee jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Nzee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Nzee is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nzee pushes down on Henry's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nzee is trying to control. Henry wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2##SUB#
Nzee is trying for a kimura here. Henry looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Nzee wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Devon Nzee!
During a confident post fight interview, Devon Nzee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2023

#R1#
Moana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nzee.
Nzee fails with the takedown
and Moana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Nzee gets a double leg takedown into Moana's guard.
Moana is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nzee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Nzee drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Nzee seems to have locked his on tight now - Moana screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Nzee, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Devon Nzee!
An out of breath Devon Nzee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2023

#R1##TD#
Nzee is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Buckley's half guard.
Nzee trying to control the action but Buckley is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buckley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Buckley is trying to control but Nzee manages to pass to mount!
Nzee throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nzee avoids the attempt from Buckley to control.
Buckley tries to buck Nzee off but he can't manage it. #SUB#
Nzee is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Buckley to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Buckley shrugs it off. #T1#
Nzee thowing shots but they're missing.
Buckley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Nzee looking for a guillotine from mount but Buckley is having none of it.
Nzee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Buckley is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Nzee controlling the position easily from mount.
Nzee avoids the attempt from Buckley to control.#T2#
Buckley avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nzee.
Buckley holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nzee tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nzee wants to control the pace but Buckley is squirming around nicely.
Nzee wants to take his opponent's back but Buckley doesn't allow it.
Buckley tries to hold on but Nzee postures up.#SUB#
Nzee working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T3#
Buckley is looking to get to half guard.
Nzee 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.
Buckley tries to lock up and control but Nzee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Buckley is looking to improve his position but Nzee isn't that keen on the idea.
Buckley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nzee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nzee trying to control but Buckley is having none of it.
Nzee misses with a head shot.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Buckley tries to hold on but Nzee postures up.
Nzee controlling the position easily from mount.
Buckley should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Buckley holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nzee tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nzee looking to finish with strikes here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buckley blocking the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Nzee dominated that round.
That's time! Nzee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Buckley fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Buckley moves into the clinch.
Buckley tries to work over Nzee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buckley tries to work over Nzee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buckley.
Buckley working aggressively here. #BC#
Nzee breaks the clinch.
Buckley dips to his left and cracks Nzee with an uppercut!#TD#
Nzee looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nzee wants to control from the top but Buckley keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nzee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Buckley keeping moving, preventing Nzee from controlling successfully. #T1#
Nzee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buckley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Buckley is trying to control the position but Nzee postures up.
Buckley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nzee controls the pace.
Nzee trying to control but Buckley is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Buckley throws a shot from downtown. Nzee moves away and avoids it.
Otis Buckley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buckley leaves Nzee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#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.
Buckley catches Nzee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Buckley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nzee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buckley can do to turn this around?
Buckley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nzee manages to avoid it.
Nzee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nzee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buckley throws a right and a left that Nzee avoids nicely.
Buckley throws a shot from downtown. Nzee moves away and avoids it.
Nzee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buckley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Buckley wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Nzee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nzee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buckley's waist but Buckley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nzee off to one side.
Buckley throws out a powerful jab.
Buckley misses with a looping left.
Buckley throws a jab but it's blocked by Nzee.
Devon Nzee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buckley throws a lazy right hand but Nzee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Nzee tries to close the distance and clinch but Buckley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Nzee dives in and scores a takedown into Buckley's guard.
Nzee wants to control from the top but Buckley keeps moving.
Nzee stopping the sweep attempt from Buckley.
Buckley looking to control.
Buckley keeping moving, preventing Nzee from controlling successfully.
Buckley seems keen to control Nzee's posture.
Devon Nzee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Buckley throwing short punches from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nzee shoots in looking for a takedown but Buckley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nzee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nzee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Buckley defends it nicely.#CL2#
Buckley instigates a clinch.
Nzee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Buckley prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buckley misses with some punches.
Nzee wants to stall.
Nzee is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Buckley is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Otis Buckley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Buckley misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Buckley misses the target.
Buckley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nzee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nzee dives in and grabs Buckley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Buckley pushes down on Nzee's head and hops out.#TD#
Nzee shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nzee showed some decent athleticism there.
Buckley is trying to escape back to his feet but Nzee uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Nzee landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckley pushes Nzee away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nzee gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Nzee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Nzee has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Buckley!
Nzee looking to control but Buckley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Buckley wants to control but Nzee is having none of it.
Buckley is looking to improve his position but Nzee isn't that keen on the idea.
Buckley avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nzee. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Buckley gets back to half guard.
Buckley trying to control but Nzee postures up.
Buckley trying to get back to full guard but Nzee takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Nzee controlling the position easily from mount.
Nzee trying to control but Buckley is having none of it.
Nzee is landing with some decent strikes but Buckley is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3#
Nzee looking to ground and pound but Buckley is blocking nicely.
Buckley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Nzee goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Buckley turns into him and now he's in Nzee's guard.
Nzee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Buckley tries to stand but Nzee is controlling from the bottom.
Nzee managing to control the position. #SUB#
Nzee is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Buckley frees his head nicely. Oh but Nzee has switched to an armbar! Buckley is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Devon Nzee!
A relieved looking Devon Nzee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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