Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2024

#R1#
Schroeder looks for a takedown but Meyers sprawls well.
Schroeder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schroeder is looking to clinch.
Meyers went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Schroeder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schroeder throws a counter combo.
Schroeder loads up on a big right hand but Meyers slips the punch.
Semaj Schroeder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meyers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Meyers closes the distance and clinches up with Schroeder, looking for a takedown. Meyers pushes Schroeder against the cage but Schroeder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Meyers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Meyers tries to clinch but Schroeder is having none of it.
Meyers dives in and grabs Schroeder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schroeder pushes down on Meyers's head and hops out.
Meyers is breathing heavily.
Schroeder fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Meyers checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schroeder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Schroeder looks to move away, Meyers throws a big counter combo but Schroeder just gets out of the way.
Meyers wants to clinch.#T1#
Schroeder shoots for a takedown but Meyers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zaiden Meyers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Semaj Schroeder.#CL2#
Schroeder gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Meyers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meyers fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Schroeder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schroeder shoots in for a double leg but Meyers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schroeder throws a lazy right hand but Meyers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schroeder misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Meyers is defended easily by Schroeder.
Schroeder tries to clinch but Meyers is having none of it. #T2#
Schroeder throws a nice looking combination but Meyers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schroeder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Meyers circles away quickly and effectively.
Meyers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schroeder.
Meyers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schroeder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Schroeder steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Meyers.
Meyers leaves Schroeder with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Schroeder looks to move away, Meyers throws a big counter combo but Schroeder just gets out of the way.
Schroeder misses with a double jab.
Schroeder misses with a few strikes there.
Schroeder misses with a low kick as Meyers jumps back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schroeder throws the kick towards the body but Meyers avoids it.
Schroeder throws a solid leg kick but Meyers takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Schroeder.#CL2#
Schroeder gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Meyers tries for a takedown but Schroeder manages to get underhooks. #T3#
Schroeder is trying to push Meyers away but Meyers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Meyers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Schroeder smiles and moves away.
Schroeder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Schroeder. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Schroeder has managed to clinch.
Schroeder tries to pull guard but Meyers won't allow it.
Schroeder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meyers can't break the clinch.
Meyers jumps guard but Schroeder stands there with Meyers around his waist. Meyers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Meyers looking to stall. #T4#
Schroeder is looking to break free of the clinch but Meyers has double underhooks.
Schroeder wants to get back to striking at distance but Meyers won't allow it.
Schroeder is trying to push Meyers away but Meyers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Meyers has Schroeder pressed against the cage, preventing Schroeder from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meyers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Schroeder's efforts to push away.
Meyers jumps guard but Schroeder stands there with Meyers around his waist. Meyers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Semaj Schroeder 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#
Schroeder throws a head kick that misses.
As Schroeder tries to get set, Meyers tries to push him back and clinch up but Schroeder manages to avoid the attempt.
Schroeder throws a right hand that Meyers ducks under and follows up with a left that Meyers also avoids with ease.
Schroeder has a takedown stuffed.
As Schroeder tries to get set, Meyers tries to push him back and clinch up but Schroeder manages to avoid the attempt.
Meyers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schroeder pinned against the cage. Schroeder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Schroeder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Meyers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schroeder shoots in and drives through. Meyers sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schroeder swinging wildly here.
It looked like Meyers was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meyers is looking to clinch.
No joy there for Schroeder, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Meyers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Schroeder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Schroeder! #CUT2#It looks like Zaiden Meyers has been cut.#CL2#
Schroeder takes the fight into the clinch.
Schroeder looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Schroeder jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Meyers walks away with a smile on his face. Schroeder gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zaiden Meyers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Semaj Schroeder.
Meyers moves out of range of the body kick.
Semaj Schroeder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meyers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schroeder tries to avoid it but Meyers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schroeder to the ground. Schroeder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Schroeder tries to bum rush Meyers with a series of wild strikes but Meyers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schroeder dives in and grabs Meyers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Meyers pushes down on Schroeder's head and hops out.#T2#
Schroeder throws a series of punches but Meyers moves out of range. #CL2#
Schroeder has Meyers up against the cage in a clinch.
Meyers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schroeder is trying to push Meyers away but Meyers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Meyers misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meyers.
Schroeder wants to get back to striking at distance but Meyers won't allow it.
Meyers is trying to break the clinch but Schroeder is controlling him.#T3#
Meyers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Schroeder walks away with a smile on his face. Meyers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Schroeder lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Meyers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schroeder tries a head kick but it misses.
Schroeder tries for a takedown but Meyers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Schroeder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Meyers avoids it really well and circles away.
Schroeder shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Meyers sprawls well. Meyers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schroeder gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Schroeder as Meyers shoots in.
Schroeder dives in and grabs Meyers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Meyers pushes down on Schroeder's head and hops out.
Meyers feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
Schroeder misses with the combination.
Meyers wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Schroeder throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schroeder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Meyers tries to avoid it but Schroeder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Meyers to the ground. Meyers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Meyers looks for a takedown but Schroeder sprawls well.
Schroeder doesn't manage to clinch there - Meyers circles away.
It looked like Meyers was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Schroeder feints and as Meyers raises his hands in defense, Schroeder changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Schroeder gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Schroeder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for Schroeder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Semaj Schroeder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zaiden Meyers's cut.
That's time! Meyers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Meyers scores with a kick to the midsection.
Schroeder drops his hands momentarily and Meyers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
No joy there for Schroeder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Schroeder fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Meyers checks it well.
Meyers tries to close the distance and clinch but Schroeder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schroeder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Meyers circles away quickly and effectively.
Meyers avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Schroeder misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Schroeder.
Schroeder working the body and head with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Meyers's face as Schroeder controls the position.
Schroeder advances nicely into full mount.
Meyers is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schroeder takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Meyers preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Schroeder. #SUB2#
Meyers preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Schroeder. #SUB2#
Schroeder is looking for the choke from the back position but Meyers is controlling his hands well. #T2#
Schroeder is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Meyers is taking damage to the body and head.
Schroeder lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Meyers.
Schroeder lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Meyers.
Schroeder lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #CUT2#Zaiden Meyers's cut is getting worse.
Schroeder controlling the position well here. Meyers rolled but Schroeder kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T3##SUB2#
Schroeder looking for the choke but no joy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Schroeder is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Meyers knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Meyers for a finish. #SUB2#
Schroeder working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
What can Meyers do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Zaiden Meyers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Semaj Schroeder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Semaj Schroeder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Schroeder 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Semaj Schroeder!

Event: QFC Tournament 1189 Round 1
Date: May 10, 2024

#R1##TD#
Gamble fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Makhegov to the ground. Gamble is now in Makhegov's guard.
Gamble looking to pass the guard.
Makhegov seems keen to control Gamble's posture.
Gamble has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Makhegov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Makhegov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gamble is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Makhegov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gamble throws a strike but Makhegov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gamble pulls Makhegov in to control the position. #T1#
Gamble trying to control the position.
Makhegov connects with a couple of short punches.
Makhegov 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.
Makhegov passes Gamble's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Makhegov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gamble defends it well.
Makhegov lands with a punch from half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Makhegov is looking for a kimura here.
Gamble taking some punishment here, with Makhegov in his half guard.
Gamble on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Makhegov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gamble regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Makhegov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gamble is looking to stand back up but Makhegov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gamble.
Makhegov prevents Gamble from standing back up.
Makhegov works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Makhegov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Makhegov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Makhegov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gamble tries to hold on but Makhegov pushes him away.
Makhegov controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gamble taking shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miroslav Makhegov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Makhegov tries to clinch up.
Gamble misses with a body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Makhegov. #TD2#
Makhegov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gamble tries to kick Makhegov off in order to stand up. Makhegov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Makhegov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Makhegov wants to control but Gamble is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Gamble's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Makhegov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gamble has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SUB2#
Makhegov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gamble has escaped the position, nice work there.
Miroslav Makhegov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Makhegov is working Gamble over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gamble knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Makhegov on the ground.
Gamble is trying to control Makhegov's posture but Makhegov avoids it. #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.
Check out the look on Makhegov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Makhegov controls the position from side control.#SU2#
Makhegov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makhegov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Makhegov shoots in but Gamble avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Gamble throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Makhegov counters with a takedown into side control.
Gamble tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Makhegov lands a big elbow.
Makhegov wants to get back to his feet but Gamble is holding on tight.
Makhegov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Makhegov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gamble taking shots to the head. #T4##SUB2#
Makhegov has control of Gamble's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gamble regains control of the situation pretty easily.
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!#SUB2#
Makhegov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gamble has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Makhegov controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makhegov landing punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miroslav Makhegov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Makhegov shoots in and drives through. Gamble sprawls well.
Gamble tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Makhegov manages to circle out of the way.
Gamble throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Makhegov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Makhegov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gamble is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Makhegov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhegov moves into full mount! Gamble won't be happy about that! #T1##SUB2#
Makhegov wants to finish this one by submission but Gamble is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Makhegov.
Makhegov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Makhegov scoring with strikes but Gamble is staying in there.
Makhegov tries to control but Gamble wriggling away. #SUB2#
Gamble defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Makhegov. #T2#
Makhegov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gamble tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gamble on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gamble tries to get out of the position.
Gamble tries to lock up and control but Makhegov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Makhegov working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Gamble looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Makhegov! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Miroslav Makhegov!
Miroslav Makhegov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 7
Date: May 08, 2024

DeAndre Ward really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 143.4, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Blake Melendez was cancelled.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 28
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Waller lands with an overhand left.
Song really is a fat lump.
Song tries to score a power double leg takedown but Waller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Song somewhat.
Waller throws a counter combo.
Waller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Waller lands a head kick!
No luck for Song with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waller lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Waller lands with a cross.
Song misses with a takedown attempt
and Waller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Song. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Waller misses with a combination #TD#
and Song counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Waller! #SUB#
Song looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Waller is pushing Song's head away, looking to escape. Song manages to hold on to the position though.
Waller looks winded!
Song moves into full mount!
Waller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Song. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Waller is trying to stand up.#SUB#
Song working for a submission but Waller is keeping him at bay.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Song is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Waller can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Song won't let Waller get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T2##SUB#
Song has hold of Waller's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Waller manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Song working for a guillotine from mount but Waller is in no mood to give up.
Waller trying desperately to get to his feet. #SUB#
Song looking for a guillotine from mount but Waller is having none of it.
Waller is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #SUB#
Waller wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Song has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Waller taps furiously! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jacob Song!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 25
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Flair shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rolls defends it nicely.
Flair shoots in and drives through. Rolls sprawls well.
Rolls swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rolls looks to throw the jab but Flair is out of range.
Flair doesn't manage to clinch there - Rolls circles away.
A quick step to the side and Rolls tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flair tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rolls swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rolls looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rolls lands with a hook. Flair tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Flair throws a series of punches but Rolls moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flair throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rolls misses with a straight left.
Rick Flair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Rolls gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Flair drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
KeAndre Rolls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Flair.#T1#
Rolls lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Flair backwards. #TD2#
Flair ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Flair no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rolls wants to get up but he can't break Flair's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Rolls stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Rolls takes the fight into the clinch.
Flair has Rolls pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rolls manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Flair blocks an uppercut.
Rolls is leaning against Flair and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rolls scores with a shoulder strike.
Flair has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rolls after a bit of a struggle.
A short uppercut from Rolls.
Flair can't find room to land a body shot as Rolls controls the action. #T2##BC#
Rolls breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rolls feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Flairs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Flair uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rolls.
Flair shoots in but no luck this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flair tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rolls displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flair.
Rolls is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Flair.
Flair doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rolls counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Rolls has closed the distance and engaged Flair in a clinch.
Rolls misses with a punch on the inside.
Rolls stalls.
Flair is trying to push Rolls away but Rolls has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
The referee calls for Rolls to work.
Rolls lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Rolls breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flair fails with a takedown attempt.
Rolls scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A slow jab from Rolls misses its intended target. #T4#
Flair misses with a takedown attempt
and Rolls counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Rolls gets a clinch. #BC#
Rolls manages to break the clinch.
Rolls throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rolls scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flair moves in looking to clinch but Rolls pushes him off.
Rolls is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Flair.
Rolls connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Flair momentarily.
Flair is looking to clinch.
Flair is looking to clinch.
Rolls was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A lazy body kick from Flair
and Rolls counters with a three punch combo that has Flair backing up. Flair nods at Rolls to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#Flair is rocked!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Rolls! Flair is backing up but he can't get away as Rolls lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Flair and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). KeAndre Rolls!

Event: FCL - 26
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Swain misses with a left hand
letting McCurtney counter with a right hand.
DeVonde Swain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Swain with that takedown attempt.
Swain throws a looping overhand right but McCurtney ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from McCurtney.
McCurtney moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCurtney misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice leg kick from McCurtney, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCurtney seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McCurtney dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swain. That did some damage!
Swain throws a right and a left that both miss.
A right-left combo lands from Swain. #CUT2#It looks like Bernard McCurtney has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Swain. Those never looked like landing.
McCurtney showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swain.
A right-left combo lands from McCurtney. #CUT#It looks like DeVonde Swain has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCurtney.
McCurtney tests Swain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swain misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Swain tries to close the distance and clinch but McCurtney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Swain misses with a body shot.
McCurtney slips under a jab.
Swain misses with a straight right.
McCurtney thuds a left hand into Swain's body.
McCurtney fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Swain does it's job there.
McCurtney lands a jab.
McCurtney throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jab from McCurtney.
Swain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCurtney cracks Swain with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCurtney lands a leg kick that knocks Swain off balance momentarily.
McCurtney scores with a three punch combo!
McCurtney looks to score with a jab to the body but Swain is just out of range.
McCurtney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swain.
McCurtney lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Swain is rocked!
No joy there for McCurtney, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Swain.
Swain looks winded!
Swain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCurtney avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like McCurtney was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Good leg kick by McCurtney.
Decent striking displayed by McCurtney there.
McCurtney lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McCurtney digs a good body shot into Swain's ribs.
McCurtney lands a jab-cross combination.
Both fighters circling a little - McCurtney finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Swain's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCurtney rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Swain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCurtney was well out of range. Poor timing from Swain.
McCurtney is working the combinations to good effect here.
No joy there for McCurtney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bernard McCurtney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCurtney works over Swain's head and body with a nice combination.
McCurtney with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
McCurtney lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McCurtney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swain throws out the jab.
McCurtney turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCurtney throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCurtney.
Swain misses with a two punch combination.
We've been informed that Swain has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheers as McCurtney lands an impressive looking overhand right. Swain doesn't seem phased though.
McCurtney is looking to slow Swain down with leg kicks.
McCurtney lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McCurtney.
Swain is still on wobbly legs! Can McCurtney finish him?
No joy there for McCurtney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swain seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Left hook, right uppercut from McCurtney.
McCurtney lands a nice shot to the body.
Swain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCurtney's corner calls for a 1-2. McCurtney obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McCurtney lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Swain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from McCurtney.
McCurtney feints a jab promting Swain to slip. McCurtney then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Swain slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McCurtney is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Nice body punch from McCurtney.
McCurtney cracks a nice hook into Swain's ribs.
Swain takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Swain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCurtney. McCurtney obviously looking to wear him down.
Swain takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McCurtney's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McCurtney duly obliges.
McCurtney scores with a hook to the body. Swain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCurtney scores with a three punch combo!
McCurtney throws a right hand that Swain ducks under and follows up with a left that Swain also avoids with ease.
McCurtney lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Swain at a distance.
McCurtney scores with a hook to the body. Swain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCurtney jabs at Swain's body.
McCurtney stalks Swain and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Swain's face. Swain staggers backwards, shaken.
McCurtney with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bernard McCurtney dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
McCurtney scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Swain misses the target.
McCurtney is looking to slow Swain down with leg kicks.
McCurtney fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Swain.
Swain has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Swain tries for a takedown but McCurtney circles away easily
letting McCurtney counter with a right hand.
Swain is looking to clinch but McCurtney is avoiding it.
A punch combination from McCurtney misses.
Decent striking displayed by McCurtney there.
Swain looks to land a combination but McCurtney avoids it well.
McCurtney moves out of range of the strikes.
McCurtney pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Swain back to the cage. McCurtney follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Swain misses with an uppercut. McCurtney saw that one coming.
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!
Danga de danga de dang - McCurtney scores with a four punch combination!
Swain throws a series of punches but McCurtney avoids them all with ease.
McCurtney seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Swain is breathing heavily.
Swain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Swain is defended easily by McCurtney.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Swain.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McCurtney fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCurtney shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Swain eats them both and turns towards McCurtney to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McCurtney sizes up Swain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McCurtney digs a good body shot into Swain's ribs.
Swain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCurtney fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCurtney fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCurtney throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCurtney with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Swain or perhaps it was just good defense by McCurtney, which made it look bad.
Bernard McCurtney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeVonde Swain.
Swain takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCurtney scores with a jab to the body.
Bernard McCurtney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Swain on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCurtney thuds his right hand into Swain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Swain throws a series of punches but McCurtney moves out of range.
McCurtney chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCurtney listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCurtney.
Swain walks into a stiff left hand from McCurtney.
Swain on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCurtney lands with a nice combination. Swain backs away looking to recover.
Swain tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCurtney with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Swain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Swain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Swain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Swain tries to clinch up.
McCurtney cracks Swain with a good jab.
McCurtney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swain can do to turn this around?
Swain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
McCurtney throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Swain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from McCurtney does it's job there.
Swain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#KD#
McCurtney lands a left and a right that send Swain crashing to the mat, dazed. McCurtney thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
McCurtney connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCurtney buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCurtney feints and then cracks Swain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Swain down.
McCurtney chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCurtney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Swain clinches with his opponent. #BC#
McCurtney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCurtney works over Swain's head and body with a nice combination.
McCurtney lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for McCurtney.
Swain avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCurtney scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Swain doesn't seem bothered though.
Swain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Swain. Those never looked like landing.
Swain slips a jab and a cross from McCurtney.
Swain throws a series of punches but McCurtney avoids them all with ease.
McCurtney throws a quick inside leg kick.
Swain throws a hook but McCurtney blocks it.
McCurtney stuns Swain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCurtney stalks Swain and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Swain's face. Swain staggers backwards, shaken.
Swain dodges the punch combination from McCurtney.
McCurtney jabs Swain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bernard McCurtney dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
McCurtney goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bernard McCurtney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCurtney bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Swain's head.
McCurtney lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Swain might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Swain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCurtney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCurtney connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Swain momentarily.
Swain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCurtney swats away the attempt to clinch by Swain.
McCurtney scores with a shot to the body.
McCurtney displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheers as Swain lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCurtney doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCurtney pushes Swain away with a front kick.
McCurtney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swain.
McCurtney swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Swain.
Swain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Swain throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCurtney connects with a body shot.#T1#
Swain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Swain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCurtney counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Swain thinking.
Swain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCurtney scores with a hook to the body. Swain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCurtney misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCurtney swivels and escapes.
Swain swinging wildly here.
McCurtney looks to land a combination. Swain sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McCurtney ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Swain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bernard McCurtney is winning the standup battle so far.
McCurtney turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCurtney scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCurtney turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
McCurtney lands a nice leg kick that just misses Swain's sensitive parts.
McCurtney throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McCurtney scores with a leg kick.
McCurtney with a nice calf kick.
McCurtney scores with a three punch combo!
McCurtney swinging wildly here.
McCurtney moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McCurtney lands a two punch combo.
An inside leg kick lands from McCurtney.
Swain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCurtney can pounce on him.
McCurtney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swain.
Swain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swain fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
McCurtney scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Swain takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McCurtney buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Swain 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Swain takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCurtney scores with a jab. Swain acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circling - Swain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swain tries to clinch up but McCurtney circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for McCurtney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCurtney connects with a body shot.
Swain misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swain misses with a double jab.
McCurtney appears to be looking for a big counter.
McCurtney misses with a two punch combination.
A nice combination there by McCurtney.
McCurtney connects with a right hand. Swain shakes it off.
Swain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
A left and a right from McCurtney both land. Nice combination.
McCurtney works over Swain's head and body with a nice combination.
McCurtney lands with an uppercut that bounces Swain off the cage and back into range.
Swain scores with a shot to the body.
McCurtney lands a two punch combo.
Swain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCurtney's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McCurtney duly obliges.
A combination from McCurtney does no damage.
Swain wants to clinch.
Swain tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCurtney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCurtney swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Swain feints a counter leg kick.
Swain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCurtney's waist but McCurtney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Swain off to one side.
DeVonde Swain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bernard McCurtney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeVonde Swain.
McCurtney goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McCurtney lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bernard McCurtney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCurtney, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernard McCurtney!
A victorious Bernard McCurtney thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2024

#R1#
Meyers throws a sloppy body shot
letting Kong counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Zaiden Meyers has been cut.
Meyers has a takedown stuffed.
Meyers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Meyers closes the distance but Kong moves to the side
and Kong counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Meyers. Kong shrugs it off though.
Meyers shoots for a double leg takedown but Kong sprawls well. He's pushed Meyers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Meyers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kong sprawls well. Kong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Meyers gets slowly back to his feet.
Kong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zaiden Meyers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Meyers fails with the takedown
and Kong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Meyers is breathing heavily.
Meyers misses with a shot to the body
and Kong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Meyers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kong is looking for the big counter here.
Meyers just misses with a punch to the body.
Meyers throws a lazy right hand but Kong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kong lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Meyers throws a sloppy head kick and Kong moves out of range easily.
Kong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
A punch combination from Meyers misses.
Meyers shoots in looking for a takedown. Kong tries to sprawl out of it but Meyers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kong slips a jab and a cross from Meyers.
It seemed like Kong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Meyers tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kong! But no joy.
Meyers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Kong to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Zaiden Meyers's cut is getting worse.
A head kick misses from Meyers. #T3#
Meyers is looking to clinch.
Kong lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Meyers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kong unleashes a big counter combination but Meyers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Meyers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kong's waist but Kong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Meyers off to one side.
Kong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've been informed that Kong has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Meyers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Meyers tries for a takedown but Kong circles away easily
and Meyers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Zaiden Meyers's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Meyers moves in looking to clinch but Kong pushes him off.
Meyers looks to throw the jab but Kong is out of range.
Kong looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Kong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kong wants it to stay on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kong! But no joy.
Meyers looks to clinch #KD2#
and Meyers is countered with a crisp right hand from Kong that sends him to the canvas! Kong follows him to the mat into side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kiniiiiii Kong!
Kiniiiiii Kong thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 20
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Bobaluss shoots in and drives through. Ward sprawls well.#TD#
Bobaluss gets the takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Bobaluss's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bobaluss 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.
Ward is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward is trying to work for a sweep but Bobaluss has mounted him!
Bobaluss controlling the position easily from mount.
Bobaluss could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ward is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bobaluss controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobaluss in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bobaluss pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bobaluss lands a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward tries to reverse the position but Bobaluss maintains control.#T1#
Bobaluss controlling from the full mount.
Bobaluss lands with some strikes.
Bobaluss looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ward is trying desperately to improve position.
Bobaluss tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ward looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bobaluss is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ward can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ward can't escape the position.
Bobaluss content just to control the position here.
Ward tries to hold on but Bobaluss postures up.#T2#
Bobaluss lands a heavy elbow.
Bobaluss looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ward is trying desperately to improve position.
Bobaluss lands a heavy elbow.
Ward is working to get back to half guard.
Bobaluss controlling the pace for now.
Bobaluss landing punches.
Bobaluss controlling his opponent.
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!
Bobaluss'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.#T3#
Bobaluss lands a heavy elbow.
Bobaluss controlling from the full mount.
Bobaluss cracks Ward with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ward working to try and regain half guard.
Bobaluss lands a couple of good shots and Ward has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bobaluss gets his hands free as Ward looks to control.
Ward is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T4#
Ward turns into Bobaluss and is now in his guard.
Ward looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ward would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bobaluss tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ward throws a strike but Bobaluss rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bobaluss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bobaluss looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Ward is looking for a triangle but Bobaluss pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Himbo Bobaluss dominated that round.
That's time! Bobaluss's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bobaluss darts in trying to clinch
and Ward counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bobaluss fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Himbo Bobaluss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bobaluss fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ward throws out a counter right but Bobaluss avoids it with no problem.
Bobaluss fails to land the takedown.
Ward follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Himbo Bobaluss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bobaluss feints and as Ward raises his hands in defense, Bobaluss changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Ward has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bobaluss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB2#
Ward is looking for a triangle here but Bobaluss uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SUB#
Bobaluss wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ward, who protects the arm well.
Bobaluss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working.
Bobaluss controlling the position from side mount.
Bobaluss advances to full mount.
Bobaluss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?#T2#
Bobaluss with shots to the head and body - Ward looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ward sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bobaluss looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ward is looking for a sweep. Bobaluss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bobaluss content to control rather than advance.
Ward tries to roll over but Bobaluss keeps him under control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ward can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Bobaluss keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bobaluss is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Bobaluss content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ward tries to get to full guard but Bobaluss has control of the leg.
Bobaluss performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ward on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bobaluss tries to pass to full mount but Ward defends it.
Bobaluss working over Ward with some ground and pound. Ward looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bobaluss performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Further stalling from Bobaluss.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bobaluss looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bobaluss lands strikes from half guard.
Bobaluss is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bobaluss lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bobaluss takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bobaluss working Ward over with strikes.
Ward is staying active underneath Bobaluss, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bobaluss not doing much here.
Ward wants to control but Bobaluss is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Himbo Bobaluss dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Bobaluss moves to clinch but Ward breaks away
and Ward counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ward dodges the punch combination from Bobaluss.
Despite the aggression on Ward's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Himbo Bobaluss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Ward drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobaluss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward won't allow Bobaluss to sweep him here. #T1#
Bobaluss pulls Ward in to control the position.
Ward forces his way into half guard.
Ward trying to control from Bobaluss's half guard. Bobaluss has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bobaluss is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bobaluss scoring with some ground and pound.
Bobaluss scoring with some ground and pound.
Bobaluss looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ward is pulling down on Bobaluss's head. It's preventing any offense from Bobaluss, at least for the moment.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2##SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bobaluss passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bobaluss is controlling the pace.
Himbo Bobaluss overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bobaluss seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ward for as long as he can get away with.
Bobaluss working over Ward with some ground and pound. Ward looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Still in half guard, Bobaluss seems content to control.
Bobaluss is thwarting Ward's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Ward looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bobaluss is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Bobaluss is stinking the place up with his stalling.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ward leaves Bobaluss with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Bobaluss looking to score a takedown here. Ward is defending well but Bobaluss drives through and ends up in Ward's guard.
Himbo Bobaluss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Ward is looking for a triangle but Bobaluss pushes his legs off easily.
Ward can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bobaluss controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bobaluss is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bobaluss 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.
DeAndre Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Himbo Bobaluss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bobaluss, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Himbo Bobaluss!

Event: FCL - 21
Date: Apr 12, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Swain does it's job there.
Swain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shihsaidov counters with a nice uppercut.
Shihsaidov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Shihsaidov misses.
Swain appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shihsaidov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#It looks like DeVonde Swain has been cut.
Swain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swain on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shihsaidov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Swain missing with a left hand there. Shihsaidov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swain throws a jab but it's blocked by Shihsaidov.
Shihsaidov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Swain has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Swain throws a hook but Shihsaidov blocks it.
Nice shot by Swain.#CL#
Shihsaidov clinches up with Swain and pushes him back against the cage.
Swain misses with a punch on the inside.
Shihsaidov is working Swain over against the cage.#T1#
Shihsaidov works on Swain's body with a couple of short punches.
Shihsaidov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Nice body punch from Shihsaidov.
A left hand lands to the body for Shihsaidov.
Shihsaidov digs a right hand into Swain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Swain's gas tank.
Shihsaidov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Come on Swain - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Swain looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Shihsaidov.
Shihsaidov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Swain is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shihsaidov taking a breather.
Swain has a couple of punches blocked by Shihsaidov. #BC#
Shihsaidov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Shihsaidov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shihsaidov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shihsaidov connects with a looping right hand. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Shihsaidov has knocked Swain down with a huge combo! Shihsaidov steps away and waves a wobbly Swain back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Swain is rocked!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Swain is still on wobbly legs! Can Shihsaidov finish him?
Come on Shihsaidov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shihsaidov stalling.
Shihsaidov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Swain up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shihsaidov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A nice left hand lands by Shihsaidov.
Swain seems to have recovered his senses.
Shihsaidov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shihsaidov stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tamryn Shihsaidov.#CL#
Shihsaidov has Swain up against the cage in a clinch.
Shihsaidov slows down the pace here. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Shihsaidov.
Shihsaidov lands with a short shot to the head.
Swain tries to pull guard but Shihsaidov won't allow it.
Shihsaidov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Swain is trying to break free.
Shihsaidov lands with a light punch inside.
Shihsaidov pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Shihsaidov.
We've been informed that Swain has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Shihsaidov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shihsaidov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Swain tries to break the clinch but Shihsaidov is controlling the position. #T4#
Shihsaidov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shihsaidov is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Shihsaidov breaks the clinch.
Shihsaidov looks to land a combination but Swain avoids it well.
Shihsaidov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Swain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#That has opened up DeVonde Swain's cut even more.
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!#KD#
Shihsaidov drops Swain with a beautiful combination! Swain stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Shihsaidov is looking for the KO!
Jab, jab by Shihsaidov - just one landing.
Tamryn Shihsaidov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shihsaidov lands with a right and another and another! Swain is in big trouble! Shihsaidov lands again and this time it's lights out for Swain! A quality knockout there for Shihsaidov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tamryn Shihsaidov!
Tamryn Shihsaidov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 18
Date: Apr 12, 2024

#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Waller.
Waller avoids the head kick by Choi.
Waller is looking for a counter combo.
Choi throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Waller counter with a right hand.
Choi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Choi looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
Choi has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Waller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Waller lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Choi backs up against the cage.
Choi scores with a head kick.
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!
Choi wants to clinch.
Waller appears to be looking for a big counter.
Choi wants to clinch but Waller slips to the side
and Waller counters with a series of strikes. Choi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Choi throws a lazy head kick
and Waller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Choi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Waller moves into the clinch successfully. #T1##BC#
Waller breaks from the clinch.
Choi throws a head kick that Waller semi-blocks.
Choi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Waller to counter with a crisp jab.
Choi tries to clinch
and Waller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice takedown defense from Choi. No joy for Waller on that attempt.
A head kick by Choi misses
and Waller counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Choi closes the distance and pushes Waller back into the cage.#BC#
Waller manages to break the clinch.
Waller throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Waller clinches up with Choi and pushes him back against the cage.
Waller looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Choi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Choi misses with a knee to the head.
Choi looks winded!
Waller can't break the clinch.
Waller wants to break free but Choi has control. #T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Choi.
A frustrated look appears on Waller's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Waller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Choi clinches with his opponent.
Waller blocks an elbow strike from Choi.
Choi prevents Waller from breaking the clinch.
Waller is trying to break the clinch but Choi is controlling him.#BC#
Waller manages to break the clinch.
Choi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Seung Woo Choi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waller sizes up Choi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A head kick misses from Choi.
Waller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Choi misses with a leg kick
and Waller counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Waller has managed to clinch.
Waller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Choi backwards.
Choi lands a knee to the head.
Waller is trying to force a seperation but Choi has the dominant position.#T3#
Waller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Choi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Choi throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Waller manages to break the clinch.
Choi wants to clinch up but Waller keeps it at a distance.
Choi doesn't manage to clinch there - Waller circles away.
No joy there for Choi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Waller closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Waller misses with the combination.
Choi moves to clinch but Waller breaks away
and Choi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Choi moves in looking to clinch but Waller pushes him off.
Choi wants to clinch.
It looked like Waller was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Choi.#T4#
Choi moves in looking to clinch but Waller pushes him off.
A solid body kick from Waller.
Waller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Choi tries to clinch up but Waller circles away and keeps his distance.
Choi wants to clinch up but Waller keeps it at a distance.
Waller scores with a one two! Choi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waller with the inside leg kick.
Waller lands a glancing blow to the side of Choi's head.
Choi throws a lazy head kick
and Waller counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#Choi is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick by Choi misses
and Waller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Choi is still on wobbly legs! Can Waller finish him?
Waller is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Waller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Choi's hands.
Waller cracks Choi with a hook to the temple - Choi is on wobbly legs here! Waller swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Choi falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Waller wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nino Waller!

Event: QFC Tournament 1186 Round 2
Date: Apr 02, 2024

#R1#
Buck throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Swain misses its target.
Buck looks to throw the jab but Swain is out of range.
Buck throws a looping overhand right but Swain ducks down to avoid it.
Swain throws a right and a left that Buck avoids nicely.
Buck looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Swain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buck.
Nice defenses there by Buck.
Swain lands an overhand right.#CL#
Swain gets a clinch.
Buck taking a breather.
Buck misses with a punch on the inside.
Swain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Buck walks away with a smile on his face. Swain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Buck throws a shot from downtown. Swain moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Swain moves into range and clinches up with Buck.
Swain tries to pull guard but Buck won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buck keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swain's efforts to push away.#T1#
Buck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Swain working aggressively here.
Buck misses with some punches.
Buck misses with some punches.
Buck lands a nice shot to the body.
Swain is trying to pull guard but Buck turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeVonde Swain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buck keeps control of Swain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Swain tries a body shot but Buck blocks it.
Buck keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swain's efforts to push away.
Swain fails to pull guard.
Buck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buck blocks a body shot from Swain.
Swain blocks an uppercut.
Buck lands a body shot.
Buck effectively controlling the action here.
Swain stalling in the clinch but Buck improves position.
Swain is breathing heavily.#T2#
Swain tries to circle away but Buck has him pinned against the cage.
Swain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buck lands with a right to the head.
Swain is trying to push Buck away but Buck has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Still in the clinch, Buck scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buck makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Buck lands a nice uppercut.
Buck stalling against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buck lands a nice shot to the body.
Swain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Buck on the inside.
Buck lands an uppercut.
Buck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Buck lands a nice shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Buck blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Buck lands with a left to the head.
Buck gets through Swain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Buck.
Swain is trying to push Buck away but Buck has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Buck lands a body shot in the clinch.
Buck is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Buck lands a left hand that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Buck scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buck creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Buck tries to land a knee to the head but Swain blocks with his arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buck.
A left hand lands to the body for Buck.
Swain being controlled against the cage.
Buck lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buck lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Buck lands a shot to the body.
Buck slowing the pace effectively.
Buck gets through Swain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buck lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Buck throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Buck scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buck has Swain pressed against the cage.
Buck is working Swain over against the cage.
Buck content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Buck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Buck is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Still in the clinch, Buck scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Swain misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vargas Buck dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Buck moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Swain misses with a few strikes there.
Swain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swain swings for the body but Buck moves out of range.
Buck throws an overhand right that lands on Swain's shoulder, as Swain tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Buck fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swain, pushing him back against the cage.
Swain misses with a punch on the inside.
Buck stalling the fight.
Buck works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buck.
Buck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Swain wants to get back to striking at distance but Buck won't allow it.
Buck tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vargas Buck seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buck.
Buck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Buck lands a body punch.
Swain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Buck walks away with a smile on his face. Swain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Swain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swain is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Swain looks for a takedown but Buck sprawls well.
Vargas Buck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Buck clinches up against the cage.
Buck lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Buck.
Swain being controlled against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buck.
Buck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Buck effectively controlling the action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Buck.
Buck works on Swain's body with a couple of short punches.
Buck lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Buck lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Swain or not.
Swain is trying to push Buck away but Buck has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buck.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buck creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Buck as the two fighters clinch.
Buck manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buck creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Buck scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Buck scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buck makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Buck lands a body shot.
Buck lands a left hand.
Buck lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Buck throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swains head.
Buck scores with a shot to the side of Swain's head. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Buck.
Buck scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Buck.
Buck lands a hook that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buck creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Buck working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Buck.
A right hook to the body lands for Buck.
Swain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Buck scores with a shot to the side of Swain's head.
Buck stalling against the cage.
Buck lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buck taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Buck lands a left hand.
Buck scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Buck pushes Swain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buck lands a left hand.
Buck scores with a nice hook to the head.
Buck taking a breather.
Buck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Buck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Buck gets through Swain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Buck digs a right hand underneath Swain's ribcage. Swain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buck lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Buck.
Buck throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Buck lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vargas Buck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Buck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buck throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Swain counters by moving into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Buck.
Swain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Buck just stands there and leans against the cage.
Buck digs a right hand into Swain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Swain's gas tank.
Buck works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Buck tries to work over Swain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Swain is trying to push Buck away but Buck has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Buck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Swain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Buck walks away with a smile on his face. Swain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Buck rushes Swain and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Buck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Nice body punch from Buck.
Swain misses with a punch on the inside.
Buck lands a left hand. #T1#
Swain tries to pull guard but Buck won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeVonde Swain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buck lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Buck scores with a nice hook to the head.
Buck lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Still in the clinch, Buck scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buck lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Buck pushes Swain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Buck lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Buck.
A short uppercut from Buck.
Buck makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Buck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Buck.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buck.
Buck slowing the pace effectively.
Buck throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Buck is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Buck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Buck gets through Swain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buck lands with a light punch inside.
Buck scores with a shoulder strike.
Buck lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Buck lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Buck gets through Swain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buck throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Buck.
Swain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buck. #T3#
Buck works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Buck lands a nice uppercut.
Buck scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Buck lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Buck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Buck.
Buck scores with a shoulder strike.
Buck lands a nice shot to the body.
Buck digs a right hand into Swain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Swain's gas tank.
Buck lands a right hand that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Buck gets through Swain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buck displaying some good clinch control by pressing Swain up against the cage.
Buck scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buck throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swains head. #T4#
Buck content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Buck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Buck on the inside.
A short right from Buck.
Vargas Buck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Buck lands a left hand that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Buck lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Swain backwards. #ROC2#Swain is rocked!
Buck pushes Swain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Buck on the inside.
Oh Swain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Buck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buck.
A short right from Buck.
Swain takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Buck lands a right hand that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
DeVonde Swain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buck lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vargas Buck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Buck 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Vargas Buck!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Vargas Buck!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Vargas Buck!

Vargas Buck wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 1186 Round 1
Date: Apr 01, 2024

#R1#
Swain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cherry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Swain swivels and escapes.
Cherry swats away the attempt to clinch by Swain.
Swain throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Swain clinches up with Cherry and pushes him back against the cage.
Swain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD#
Cherry pulls guard effortlessly.
Cherry trying to keep a closed guard but Swain is proving a slippery customer.
Swain being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cherry lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cherry won't allow Swain to get back to his feet.
Cherry trying to control but Swain is working from the bottom.
Cherry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Swain wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cherry manages to pass to side control.
Swain is trying to stand back up but Cherry is controlling him
Cherry controlling the action here.
Swain is trying to control but Cherry passes into side control!
A lull in the action here.
Cherry prevents Swain from escaping the position.
Cherry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Swain keeps working. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Cherry decides to stand back up. Cherry steps back and let's Swain get back to his feet.
Swain tries to clinch but Cherry is having none of it.
Cherry tries to counter by clinching up but Swain breaks away and moves out of range.
Swain scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#It looks like Dave Cherry has been cut.
Cherry changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Swain tries to avoid it but Cherry manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Swain to the ground. Swain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cherry takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cherry checks a leg kick.
Swain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Cherry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cherry goes for a double leg but Swain avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Swain continues to drive forward.#BC#
Cherry breaks the clinch.
Swain dives in for a single leg takedown but Cherry sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cherry went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice sprawl there from Cherry as Swain shoots in.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Swain, as that shot connected.
Cherry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Swain's waist but Swain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cherry off to one side. #T3#
Cherry shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cherry is breathing heavily.
Swain lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Swain.
Swain avoids the head kick by Cherry.
Good leg kick by Swain.
Cherry shoots in but Swain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Swain lands a jab to Cherry's midsection.
Cherry walks into a left hand.
Cherry has a takedown stuffed.
Cherry really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cherry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cherry somewhat.#T4##CL2#
Swain rushes Cherry and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Swain breaks from the clinch.
Swain misses with the combination. #CL2#
Swain takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Cherry has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Swain uses from the top position.
Swain trying to control but Cherry is working from the bottom.
Swain wants to stand but Cherry has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeVonde Swain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Cherry's cut.
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#
Cherry is looking to clinch.
Cherry closes the distance and clinches up with Swain, looking for a takedown. Cherry pushes Swain against the cage but Swain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cherry throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Swain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Swain tries to counter with a clinch but Cherry shakes him off and moves away.
Swain misses with a low kick as Cherry jumps back.
Swain lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Swain.
Swain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cherry is fending him off so far but Swain persists. Nope, Cherry circles away and we're back to standing.
Swain leaves Cherry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Cherry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swain connects with a single shot there.
DeVonde Swain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cherry has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Swain works Cherry's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Cherry rushes Swain and presses him up against the cage.
Swain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cherry smiles and moves away.
Swain shoots in for a double leg but Cherry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cherry seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Swain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cherry stuffs the takedown.
Cherry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Swain's waist but Swain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cherry off to one side.
Cherry shoots in for a takedown but Swain shows good takedown defense.
Cherry fails with a takedown attempt.
Swain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cherry on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Swain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cherry shoots in for a double leg but Swain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cherry sets himself, and Swain steps forward looking for the clinch! Cherry avoids it this time.
Cherry on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jab, jab by Swain - just one landing.
Swain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cherry was well out of range. Poor timing from Swain.
Cherry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Swain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cherry as he avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cherry fails with a takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Swain.
Dave Cherry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Swain misses with a combination
and Cherry counters with a series of strikes. Swain will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cherry shoots in and drives through. Swain sprawls well.
Swain shoots in for a double leg but Cherry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cherry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Swain.
Swain looks to land a left hand but Cherry moved out of range nicely.
Cherry goes for a double leg but Swain avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Swain continues to drive forward.#T4##BC2#
Swain breaks the clinch.
Swain lands a jab.
Swain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Cherry drives through and clinches with Swain against the cage.
Cherry's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Swain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Swain moves in looking to clinch but Cherry pushes him off.#CL#
Cherry rushes Swain and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Cherry breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeVonde Swain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dave Cherry's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Cherry shoots in looking for a takedown. Swain tries to sprawl out of it but Cherry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Swain manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Swain's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cherry under the eye.#ROC2#Cherry is rocked!
Cherry tries to get into range but Swain steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Cherry! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Swain scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DeVonde Swain!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 14
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Davis Jr tries to score with a low kick but Jiro moves his leg out of the way.
Jiro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #KD2#
Davis Jr lands a left and a right that send Jiro crashing to the mat, dazed. Davis Jr thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Jiro is rocked!
Jiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davis Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oh Jiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Davis Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Jiro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Davis Jr.
Davis Jr misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Jiro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Jiro fails to land.
Davis Jr slows down the pace here.
Davis Jr is trying to push Jiro away but Jiro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jiro seems to have got his legs back now.
A hook to the body from Jiro. #BC2#
Davis Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davis Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jiro looks to land a combination but Davis Jr avoids it well.
Davis Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davis Jr looks winded!#T1#
Jiro takes one on the button.
Davis Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Davis Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Davis Jr.#CL#
Jiro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Jiro.
Jiro lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Davis Jr breaks from the clinch.
Jiro fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Jiro has managed to clinch.
Davis Jr has had enough of the clinch but Jiro keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Jiro pushes Davis Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Jiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davis Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Jiro leaves Davis Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jiro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Jiro instigates a clinch.
Davis Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Jiro won't allow it.
Jiro unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Jiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Jiro gets a clinch. #BC#
Jiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Jiro gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Jiro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Davis Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jiro has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Davis Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Jiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Davis Jr tries to keep at a distance but Jiro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Davis Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jiro.
Davis Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Jiro won't allow it.
Jiro pushes Davis Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Jiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Jiro instigates a clinch.
Jiro is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Jiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Jiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Davis Jr cracks Jiro with an open hand slap.#CL#
Jiro has Davis Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
We've been informed that Davis Jr has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jiro prevents Davis Jr from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Jiro breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Jiro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jiro is controlling him.
Jiro scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jiro prevents Davis Jr from getting back to his feet.
Davis Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Davis Jr is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
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 Hirota Jiro will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Davis Jr tries to keep at a distance but Jiro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jiro keeps control of Davis Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Davis Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jiro or not. #TD#
Jiro pulls guard.
Davis Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jiro is proving hard to escape from.
Jiro trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davis Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jiro is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Jiro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Davis Jr wants to control from the top but Jiro keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Davis Jr gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jiro is looking to clinch but Davis Jr is avoiding it.
As Jiro backs off Davis Jr throws a huge counter combo but Jiro manages to avoid it all.
Jiro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Davis Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Davis Jr duly obliges.
Jiro has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Nice jab there from Davis Jr.
Davis Jr lands with a slapping head kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jiro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davis Jr backwards. #BC#
Jiro breaks from the clinch.
Davis Jr swings for the body but Jiro moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Jiro shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Davis Jr's guard.
Davis Jr is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jiro dives into side control. #REVB#
Davis Jr is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jiro staying calm.#T3#
Jiro lands an elbow.
Davis Jr tries to escape but Jiro is in control.
Jiro lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jiro lands some shots froms side control.
A lull in the action here.
Davis Jr is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jiro has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T4##SUB#
Jiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Davis Jr is trying to buck Jiro off.
Davis Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jiro landing strikes.
Jiro working the head and body with strikes.
Jiro moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jiro in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis Jr is looking to get back to his feet here but Jiro is keeping cool and he's managed to take Davis Jr's back.
Davis Jr is trying to get back to his feet but Jiro has full control of the position and if anything, Davis Jr has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hirota Jiro 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#
A lazy left from Jiro finds it's target.
Good exchange - Davis Jr coming out on top.
Jiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Davis Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Davis Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Jiro gets tackled into the cage by Davis Jr. Davis Jr maintains the clinch.
Hirota Jiro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Davis Jr to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Jiro manages to break the clinch.
Davis Jr throws a leg kick
and Jiro counters with a left and a right that stings Davis Jr.
Davis Jr cracks Jiro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Davis Jr lands with a nice combination. Jiro backs away looking to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jiro walks into a straight right hand from Davis Jr.
Davis Jr loads up on a big right hand but Jiro slips the punch.#T1##CL#
Jiro clinches up against the cage.
Davis Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Davis Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Davis Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Davis Jr working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Jiro pulls guard effortlessly.
Davis Jr wants to stand but Jiro has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jiro tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SU2#
Davis Jr gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Davis Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Davis Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jiro has time to react.
Davis Jr tries to clinch but Jiro is having none of it.
Davis Jr just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJiro.
Davis Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Jiro to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Jiro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Davis Jr did well to prevent Jiro getting side control.
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!
Davis Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Jiro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jiro 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.#T3#
Davis Jr is trying to stand up here but Jiro is controlling him well.
Davis Jr pushes Jiro off but Jiro dives into side control.
Davis Jr wants to get back to his feet but Jiro drags him back down.
Jiro working the head and body with strikes.
Davis Jr taking a bit of punishment here - Jiro scoring with strikes.
Hirota Jiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Davis Jr is trying to control Jiro's posture but Jiro avoids it.
Davis Jr wants to get back to his feet but Jiro drags him back down.
Davis Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jiro scoring with punches and elbows.
Davis Jr is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jiro asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jiro working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Jiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Davis Jr is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Davis Jr is looking to get back to his feet here but Jiro is keeping cool and he's managed to take Davis Jr's back.
Jiro lands shots from the back.
Davis Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Ricky Davis Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jiro punches Davis Jr on the ear.
Jiro lands a shot to the head.
Davis Jr is taking damage to the body and head.
Jiro is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Hirota Jiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jiro is working the ground and pound. Can Davis Jr escape?

And that's the end of the fight!
Hirota Jiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jiro, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hirota Jiro!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 1
Date: Mar 20, 2024

#R1#
Welch with a poor takedown
and Ward counters with a nice low kick that buckles Welch's knee momentarily.#TD2#
Ward closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Welch's guard.#SUB#
Welch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Welch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Welch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Welch seems keen to control Ward's posture.#SUB#
Welch is looking for a triangle but Ward pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welch keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
Welch is trying to keep Ward in close.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Welch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Welch looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ward passes into side control.
Ward trying to control the position but Welch is working away.
Welch gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Welch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Welch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Ward is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Ward is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
Welch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ward trying to control but Welch is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Welch looking for a triangle here. Ward is fighting it but it looks tight! Welch pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ward is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Baron Welch!
Baron Welch took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: QFC Tournament 1184 Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2024

#R1#
Welch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ward sprawls well. Ward wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Welch gets slowly back to his feet.
Welch shoots and misses
and Ward counters with a left and a right that stings Welch.
Welch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ward defends well and Welch ends up having to push Ward into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
DeAndre Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baron Welch.
Nice sprawl there from Ward as Welch shoots in.
And Ward counters with a quick kick to the body but Welch blocks it.
Welch misses with a takedown #TD#
and Ward counters with a nice double leg into side control. Welch won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Ward tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Ward is trying to get an arm triangle but Welch is defending well.
Welch is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Welch sneaks back into half guard.
Welch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ward's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ward's back!#SUB2#
Welch has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ward has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
Welch is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ward has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ward tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Welch working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ward trying to control the hands but Welch breaks the grip.
Ward can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Welch is persistently looking for the submission but Ward is defending it well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Welch looking for the choke but no joy. #T2##SUB2#
Welch looking for the choke but no joy.
Welch looks winded!#SUB2#
Welch working for the choke.
Ward tries to escape the position.
Ward staying busy and making it hard for Welch to control. #SUB2#
Ward showing good submission defense here.
Welch has the hooks in. Ward is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3##SUB2#
Welch working for the choke.
Welch gets his hands free as Ward looks to control. #SUB2#
Welch has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Welch is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ward has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ward tries to escape the position.
Ward trying to control the hands but Welch won't let him. #SUB2#
Ward defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Welch's arms. #SUB2#
Ward is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Welch gets his way!
Ward rolls, trying to escape but Welch keeps control of the position. #T4#
Ward looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Welch doesn't have the hooks in and Ward manages to turn into his guard.
Welch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ward manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Welch passes Ward's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ward is not content to let Welch control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ward actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ward looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Welch 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baron Welch dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Welch swinging wildly here.
Ward feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Welch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ward counters with a thumping low kick.
Ward motions for Welch to come forward. Ward throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Welch with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Ward was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Welch.
Ward fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Welch avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
so Ward counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
DeAndre Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baron Welch.#T1#
Welch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ward manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Welch sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Ward had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Welch defends it easily.
Welch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Welch stands and throws Ward's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Welch has hold of Ward's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Ward tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Welch cranks the arm and Ward screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Ward, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Baron Welch!

Event: QFC Tournament 1184 Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2024

#R1#
Ward takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ward with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Ward counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Ward thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ward controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
Ward stands up and waves to Lee to follow him.
Jab by Lee.#T1##TD#
Ward scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ward wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lee tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Ward thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ward. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Ward looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Ward is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lee can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB#
Ward looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape. #T2##SU#
Ward is standing up, even though he is in mount. #CL#
Lee tries to keep at a distance but Ward has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Ward manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lee trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Ward trying to control the position. #SUB#
Ward is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lee defends well.#SUB#
Ward is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lee has his hands clasped together but Ward extends and breaks Lee's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ward.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). DeAndre Ward!

Event: QFC Tournament 1184 Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2024

#R1#
Welch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Waller can pounce on him. #TD2#
Waller gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Welch to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Waller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Waller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Welch on the ground.
Welch pushes down on Waller's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Waller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Welch is working for a submission of some sort.
Waller wants to improve his position but Welch is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welch slips a nice elbow through Waller's hands, connecting with Waller's forehead.#SUB2#
Welch seems to be looking for submissions.
Welch is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Welch lands a couple of good shots and Waller has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T1##SUB2#
Welch is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Welch looking to break Waller's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Waller remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Welch will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Welch is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Waller is defending well though. Welch let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Welch looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Welch looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Waller taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Baron Welch!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2024

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Rolls.
Deathcrush appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rolls.#CL2#
Rolls has taken the fight to the clinch.
Deathcrush drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rolls pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rolls. Deathcrush shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deathcrush stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Deathcrush wants it to stay on the feet.
Rolls shoots for a takedown but Deathcrush saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Deathcrush half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Enu Deathcrush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of KeAndre Rolls.
Rolls ducks under a wild hook from Deathcrush.
Rolls wants to counter with a clinch but Deathcrush pushes him away.
Deathcrush uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rolls.#T1##TD#
Deathcrush shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rolls manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Rolls kicks Deathcrush off and gets to his feet.
Deathcrush throws a lazy right hand but Rolls sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Deathcrush as Rolls shoots in.
Rolls avoids the body shot from Deathcrush.
Deathcrush throws a lazy right hand but Rolls sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rolls avoids the body shot from Deathcrush.
Deathcrush throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rolls! But no joy.
Rolls keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deathcrush stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Deathcrush wants it to stay on the feet.
Deathcrush misses with a wild body shot.
Deathcrush is looking to wear down Rolls with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rolls shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Deathcrush as he jumps to the side.
Rolls looks winded!#T2#
Deathcrush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rolls moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Rolls gets caught napping as Deathcrush dives in and scores a takedown. Rolls manages to retain guard.
Deathcrush lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Deathcrush trying to control but Rolls is working from the bottom.
Rolls working a defensive guard here.
Deathcrush wants to control from the top but Rolls keeps moving.
Deathcrush has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Deathcrush slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Deathcrush trying to control the position but Rolls is working away.
Rolls taking punishment in the form of punches. #T3#
Rolls takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rolls gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Deathcrush tries to control but Rolls wriggling away.
Deathcrush connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rolls is bucking up trying to escape but Deathcrush cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Deathcrush connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Deathcrush can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rolls is looking to escape.
Deathcrush lands with some strikes.
Deathcrush will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Deathcrush lands a couple of good shots and Rolls has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Deathcrush is landing with strikes from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deathcrush lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Deathcrush is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rolls has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Deathcrush scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Rolls is looking for a way out. #SUB#
Deathcrush is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Rolls looking very determined here, making life difficult for Deathcrush.
Deathcrush lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Rolls prevents Deathcrush from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Deathcrush looking for the choke from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enu Deathcrush dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Deathcrush closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rolls to the mat! Rolls manages to get full guard.
Deathcrush knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rolls on the ground.
Deathcrush looking to sit in guard and control but Rolls gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Deathcrush avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Deathcrush doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Deathcrush has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rolls has passed into side control.
Deathcrush manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Rolls decides to return to a standing position. #CL2#
Rolls closes the distance and clinches.
Deathcrush blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rolls is trying to drag Deathcrush to the mat but Deathcrush just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rolls is breathing heavily.
Deathcrush tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rolls avoids it.#T1#
Rolls taking a breather.
Rolls is pressed up against the cage. Deathcrush has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rolls down to the mat. Rolls avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Deathcrush rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rolls connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Deathcrush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rolls was well out of range. Poor timing from Deathcrush.
Rolls slips a straight right by Deathcrush.#TD#
Deathcrush changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rolls looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rolls struggling a bit here.
Deathcrush lands a nice forearm strike.
Rolls takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Deathcrush scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rolls is not content to let Deathcrush control the position. #T2#
Deathcrush in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
Deathcrush is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rolls is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Deathcrush wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rolls keeps working.
Rolls trying to remain calm as Deathcrush controls from the top position.#SUB#
Deathcrush working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Deathcrush working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Deathcrush connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rolls some visible discomfort.
Deathcrush scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB#
Deathcrush thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Deathcrush scores with punches from side control.
Deathcrush wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rolls keeps working.
Deathcrush landing strikes.
Deathcrush trying to control the position but Rolls is working away.
Deathcrush landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4##SUB#
Deathcrush thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Deathcrush is working Rolls over with some ground and pound from side control.
Deathcrush trying to control the position but Rolls is working away.
Rolls prevents Deathcrush from improving position.
Deathcrush wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rolls keeps working. #SUB#
Deathcrush looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deathcrush is working Rolls over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enu Deathcrush 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#
A looping hook to the body misses from Deathcrush. Rolls does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rolls shoots in and drives through. Deathcrush sprawls well.
Deathcrush changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Rolls clinches with his opponent.
Deathcrush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rolls can do to turn this around?
Rolls goes for a takedown in the clinch but Deathcrush prevents it.
Deathcrush throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rolls wants to take the fight to the mat but Deathcrush manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Enu Deathcrush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of KeAndre Rolls.
Deathcrush is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rolls is defending well for now.
Rolls blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Deathcrush goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rolls prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolls on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Deathcrush is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rolls is keeping busy.
Rolls takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Deathcrush misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Deathcrush throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rolls blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rolls on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rolls avoiding damage as Deathcrush throws knees to the body.
Deathcrush misses with the head strike.
Rolls is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Deathcrush throws a head punch that misses.
Deathcrush misses with some punches.
Deathcrush tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Deathcrush misses with a body punch.
Deathcrush drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rolls pulls his leg out and moves away.
Deathcrush throws a body punch but Rolls moves out of range. #T2#
Deathcrush checks a low kick from Rolls.
Deathcrush takes a swing at Rolls's ribcage but misses.
Deathcrush misses with a straight right.
Rolls throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Deathcrush fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rolls to the ground. Deathcrush is now in Rolls's guard.
Deathcrush wants to control from the top but Rolls keeps moving.
Deathcrush with a nice head shot there.
Deathcrush content to stall in guard here.
Deathcrush works over Rolls with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Deathcrush working some strikes from top position.
Deathcrush scoring with some ground and pound.
Enu Deathcrush is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Deathcrush trying to control but Rolls is working from the bottom.
Deathcrush forces his way into half guard.
Rolls is refusing to be controlled, as Deathcrush sits in half guard.
Deathcrush looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Deathcrush wants to take a breather but Rolls is having none of it.
Deathcrush wants to pass the guard but Rolls is defending well.
Ground and pound from Deathcrush. #T4#
Deathcrush is trying to control the action in half guard but Rolls is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Deathcrush tries to pass to full mount but Rolls defends it.
Rolls is refusing to be controlled, as Deathcrush sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rolls enables Deathcrush to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rolls manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deathcrush tries to free his leg and advance position but Rolls is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Rolls has his foot on Deathcrush's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deathcrush works his way back into a safe position though.
Deathcrush passes Rolls's left leg - he's now in half guard.
KeAndre Rolls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Deathcrush is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rolls doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Deathcrush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enu Deathcrush showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Deathcrush 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enu Deathcrush!

Event: QFC Tournament 1183 Round 1
Date: Feb 27, 2024

#R1#
Davis Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ster swings for the body but Davis Jr moves out of range.
Davis Jr fails with the takedown.
Ster is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Davis Jr moves into the clinch.
Ster 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.
Ster tries to break free but Davis Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Ster is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Davis Jr tries to pull guard but Ster holds him up against the cage and eventually Davis Jr drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Davis Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ster jumps guard and drags Davis Jr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Davis Jr tries to stand but Ster is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Davis Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Davis Jr being controlled here momentarily. #ES2#
Ster kicks Davis Jr off and gets to his feet.
Ster gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Davis Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Ster shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Davis Jr defends it nicely.#TD#
Davis Jr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ster tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Davis Jr is in Ster's guard.
Davis Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ster on the ground.#T2#
Ster looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SU#
Davis Jr decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ster, up you get!
Davis Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ster avoids it really well and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ster slaps away a takedown attempt from Davis Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Davis Jr is breathing heavily.#T3#
Davis Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Ster manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Davis Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ster appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Ster rushes Davis Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Davis Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Ster pulls guard effortlessly.
Ster is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Ster looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4##ES2#
Ster pushes Davis Jr off and gets back to his feet.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ster has eaten all the pies!
Ster stalks Davis Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Davis Jr's face. Davis Jr staggers backwards, shaken.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ster.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Ster tries for a kimura but Davis Jr is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ster staying calm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Love Ster dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Davis Jr as he jumps to the side.
Ster shoots in for a double leg but Davis Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Davis Jr, as that shot connected.
Ster dives in for a single leg takedown but Davis Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ricky Davis Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Love Ster.
Ster with a poor takedown
and Davis Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Ster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Davis Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Davis Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Ster tries to clinch but Davis Jr is having none of it.
Ster closes the distance and clinches up with Davis Jr, looking for a takedown. Ster pushes Davis Jr against the cage but Davis Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis Jr fails with the takedown.
Ster is breathing heavily.
Davis Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Ster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Davis Jr moves in looking to clinch but Ster pushes him off.
Davis Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Ster wants to counter with a clinch but Davis Jr pushes him away.
Davis Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Ster, looking for a takedown. Davis Jr pushes Ster against the cage but Ster circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ster misses with a takedown
and Davis Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ster dives in and grabs Davis Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Davis Jr pushes down on Ster's head and hops out.
Davis Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Ster. Ster gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Davis Jr shoots in and bounces Ster off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Ster has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Davis Jr has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2#
Ster tries to break the clinch but Davis Jr is controlling the position.
Davis Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ster smiles and moves away.
Davis Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ster.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ster slips a jab and a cross from Davis Jr.
Ster shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davis Jr as he avoids it easily.
Ster keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3##CL2#
Ster closes the distance and clinches.
Ster effectively controlling the action here.
Ster is trying to break free.
Davis Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Davis Jr wants to break free but Ster has control.
Davis Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ster has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Davis Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ster tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Ster jumps guard. #T4##SUB2#
Ster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davis Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ster is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ster pulls Davis Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Davis Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Ster 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Davis Jr 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#
Ster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ster moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ster is looking to clinch.
It looked like Davis Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Davis Jr.
Ster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davis Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Ster moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ster's efforts to push away.
Davis Jr tries for a takedown but Ster manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davis Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Davis Jr is trying to break free.
Ster wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ster is looking to take this one to the mat.
Davis Jr is trying to pull guard but Ster has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Davis Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ster with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Davis Jr manages to break the clinch.
Davis Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Ster, looking for a takedown. Davis Jr pushes Ster against the cage but Ster circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ster throws a sloppy head kick and Davis Jr moves out of range easily.
Davis Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ster defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Davis Jr.
Ster tries for a takedown but Davis Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ster darts in looking for a takedown but Davis Jr gets double underhooks and turns Ster into the cage. #CL2#
Ster clinches with his opponent. #T2#
Ster is trying to force a seperation but Davis Jr has the dominant position.
Davis Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ster avoids it.
Davis Jr has Ster pressed against the cage, preventing Ster from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Ster manages to pull guard. #ES2#
Ster pushes Davis Jr off and gets back to his feet.
A combination from Ster does no damage.
Ricky Davis Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Ster. Ster gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Ster clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Davis Jr has had enough of the clinch but Ster keeps him there for the moment.
The referee calls for Ster to work.
Ster is pressed up against the cage. Davis Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ster down to the mat. Ster avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Ster scores with a takedown into Davis Jr's guard.
Ster controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Davis Jr trying to control the position.
Ster stands and throws Davis Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Ster just content to control the position.
Love Ster has got the better of the ground game so far.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ster.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ster passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Davis Jr!
Ster controlling the pace for now.
Ricky Davis Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Love Ster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Davis Jr wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Love Ster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ster has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Love Ster!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Love Ster!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Love Ster!

Love Ster wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2022

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Frucker as Barrs shoots in.#TD2#
Barrs shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Frucker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Barrs stopping the sweep attempt from Frucker.
Barrs wants to control from the top but Frucker keeps moving.
Barrs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frucker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrs looking to sit in guard and control but Frucker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barrs can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Frucker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Barrs, up you get! #T1#
Frucker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barrs feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Barrs closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Frucker's guard.

Frucker is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Barrs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Frucker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Barrs is trying to drag Frucker to the mat but Frucker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ted Frucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Barrs.
Frucker stalling in the clinch.
Barrs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Frucker jumps guard. #T2#
Frucker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barrs postures up.
Frucker has control of Barrs's left arm, preventing Barrs from doing any damage.
Frucker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barrs trying to control but Frucker is working from the bottom.
Frucker trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Frucker trying to control the position here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Barrs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Frucker is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Barrs rolls with it to try and escape but Frucker cranks on the arm and Barrs is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ted Frucker!

Event: QFC Tournament 1118 Round 2
Date: Aug 25, 2022

#R1#
Ward Jr lands a body shot. #TD2#
Ward Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Hill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ward Jr tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hill.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill scores with a few weak punches.
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.
Hill slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hill trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Hill has his feet on Ward Jr's thighs here. He's pushed Ward Jr off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Ward Jr screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Benny Hill!

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