Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: QFC Tournament 1145 Round 3
Date: Jun 14, 2023

#R1#
Sleech dives in for a single leg takedown but HaKotesh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sleech drops down looking for an ankle pick but HaKotesh pulls his leg out and moves away.
HaKotesh closes the distance and clinches up with Sleech, looking for a takedown. HaKotesh pushes Sleech against the cage but Sleech circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
HaKotesh darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
HaKotesh wants to stand but Sleech has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Sleech manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HaKotesh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Sleech manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. HaKotesh manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if HaKotesh can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sleech pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. HaKotesh is keeping the position for now.
HaKotesh trying to keep a closed guard but Sleech is proving a slippery customer.
Sleech pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. HaKotesh is keeping the position for now.
Sleech is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2##SUB#
Sleech is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
HaKotesh throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sleech escapes and throws HaKotesh's legs to the side, diving into side control!
I wouldn't like to be where HaKotesh is right now.
HaKotesh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sleech wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sleech creates some space and throws a big elbow, but HaKotesh sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Sleech grinds an elbow into HaKotesh's temple.
Sleech remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sleech is chipping away with strikes.
HaKotesh tries to buck Sleech off but Sleech is having none of it.
Sleech looks up at the clock and then as HaKotesh takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sleech smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sleech 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.#SUB#
Sleech tries for a kimura but HaKotesh is defending well.
HaKotesh is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sleech off and has taken his back!#T4##SUB2#
HaKotesh patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
HaKotesh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sleech wants to control his opponent's hands but HaKotesh gets his hands free.
HaKotesh scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Sleech is looking for a way out.
HaKotesh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sleech. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sleech breaks HaKotesh's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sleech trying to control but HaKotesh is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
HaKotesh is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sleech moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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 Lox Sleech will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
HaKotesh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sleech throws an off balance right hand
and HaKotesh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sleech dives in and grabs HaKotesh's left leg, looking for a takedown. HaKotesh pushes down on Sleech's head and hops out.
HaKotesh shoots in for a takedown but Sleech shows good takedown defense.
Sleech half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
HaKotesh tries to clinch #TD#
so Sleech counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sleech postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lox Sleech overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HaKotesh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sleech passes into half guard. #T1#
HaKotesh tries to get to full guard but Sleech has control of the leg.
HaKotesh trying to control but Sleech postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sleech trying to control from half guard but HaKotesh is working away.
Sleech working HaKotesh over with strikes.
Sleech thows a huge punch but HaKotesh dodges it nicely.
HaKotesh is looking for a sweep. Sleech is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sleech looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks HaKotesh with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sleech drops an elbow to the side of HaKotesh's head.
Sleech prevents HaKotesh from standing back up. #ES2#
HaKotesh kicks off Sleech and gets to his feet.
Sleech shoots in looking for a takedown. HaKotesh tries to sprawl out of it but Sleech keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. HaKotesh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
HaKotesh flicks out a counter leg kick but Sleech steps away.
Nice sprawl there from Sleech as HaKotesh shoots in.
Sleech tries to counter with a takedown but HaKotesh is quick to defend against it.#TD#
HaKotesh gets caught napping as Sleech dives in and scores a takedown. HaKotesh manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
HaKotesh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sleech can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sleech being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
HaKotesh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sleech won't allow HaKotesh to get back to his feet.
HaKotesh keeping moving, preventing Sleech from controlling successfully.
HaKotesh has Sleech pulled in close to control his posture.
HaKotesh is trying to keep Sleech in close. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from HaKotesh. Those never looked like landing.
Horrible takedown attempt by HaKotesh or perhaps it was just good defense by Sleech, which made it look bad.
Sleech drops down looking for a counter takedown but HaKotesh sprawls and moves away.
Lox Sleech has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Itzik HaKotesh.
HaKotesh fails to land the takedown.
HaKotesh is breathing heavily.
HaKotesh closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Sleech counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
HaKotesh manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sleech's best efforts.#SUB#
Sleech is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lox Sleech dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
HaKotesh dives in for a single leg takedown but Sleech sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
HaKotesh tries to clinch but Sleech is having none of it.
Sleech misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sleech dives in for a single leg takedown but HaKotesh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from HaKotesh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
HaKotesh wants the takedown. Sleech is fighting it off but HaKotesh persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sleech's guard against the cage.
Sleech is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
HaKotesh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleech moves into full mount! HaKotesh won't be happy about that!
HaKotesh is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
HaKotesh tries to hold on but Sleech postures up.
HaKotesh is looking to get to half guard.
Sleech looking to finish HaKotesh with some ground and pound. This is bad for HaKotesh!
HaKotesh slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sleech stops HaKotesh from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Sleech wants to work for an arm triangle but HaKotesh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
HaKotesh wants to get back to full guard.
HaKotesh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sleech is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sleech looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sleech looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sleech can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as HaKotesh is looking to escape.
HaKotesh tries to hold on but Sleech postures up.#T3#
Sleech prevents HaKotesh from getting the reversal.
Sleech looking to control but HaKotesh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
HaKotesh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
HaKotesh wants to hold on but Sleech pushes him away.
HaKotesh tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Sleech goes for an armbar but HaKotesh turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from HaKotesh.
HaKotesh trying to control but Sleech is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Sleech working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. HaKotesh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. HaKotesh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sleech is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Lox Sleech is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
HaKotesh trying to control from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lox Sleech showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sleech, 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Lox Sleech!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Lox Sleech!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Lox Sleech!

Lox Sleech wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 1145 Round 2
Date: Jun 13, 2023

#R1#
Akkersdijk has a takedown stuffed.
Akkersdijk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
HaKotesh slips under a jab from Akkersdijk.
Akkersdijk misses with the combination.
HaKotesh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
HaKotesh punishes Akkersdijk's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
HaKotesh darts in and clinches Akkersdijk up against the cage.#BC#
HaKotesh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from HaKotesh.
Akkersdijk drops down looking to force a counter takedown but HaKotesh defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akkersdijk lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
HaKotesh staying out of range there.
Akkersdijk misses with a straight left.
HaKotesh half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Akkersdijk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
HaKotesh seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Akkersdijk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and HaKotesh counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
HaKotesh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akkersdijk.
Akkersdijk jabs HaKotesh right on the nose. HaKotesh blinks but takes it well.#TD#
HaKotesh closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
HaKotesh is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Akkersdijk can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akkersdijk stops HaKotesh from passing to mount.
HaKotesh working away.#T2#
Akkersdijk tries to buck HaKotesh off but HaKotesh is having none of it.#SUB#
HaKotesh thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
HaKotesh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
HaKotesh wants to control but Akkersdijk is keeping him busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Akkersdijk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Akkersdijk gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Akkersdijk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but HaKotesh pulls his head out easily.
HaKotesh is thwarting Akkersdijk's attempts to control the position.
HaKotesh content to control rather than advance.
Akkersdijk wants to control but HaKotesh is keeping busy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
HaKotesh trying to pass the guard but Akkersdijk defending well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
HaKotesh looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
HaKotesh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akkersdijk.
Akkersdijk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between HaKotesh's hands.
Akkersdijk blocks a head kick by HaKotesh. #TD#
HaKotesh closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Akkersdijk looking for subs from the bottom but HaKotesh mounts him!
Akkersdijk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
HaKotesh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Akkersdijk is trying to escape the mount.
HaKotesh with a couple of short strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itzik HaKotesh 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#
HaKotesh fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
HaKotesh closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Akkersdijk manages to get back to half guard.
Akkersdijk is trying to maintain the position but HaKotesh is very close to passing his half guard.
HaKotesh keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Akkersdijk actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
HaKotesh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Itzik HaKotesh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
HaKotesh uses his free foot to push down on Akkersdijk's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Akkersdijk. #T1#
Akkersdijk sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
HaKotesh performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Akkersdijk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but HaKotesh pulls his head out easily.
HaKotesh tries to pass the half guard into mount. Akkersdijk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Akkersdijk trying to hold on to HaKotesh's head to control him but HaKotesh postures up.
HaKotesh wants to pass the guard but Akkersdijk is defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
HaKotesh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Akkersdijk wants to get back to full guard.
HaKotesh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
HaKotesh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Akkersdijk sees it coming and defends easily.
Akkersdijk keeping control of the position. #T3#
Akkersdijk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
HaKotesh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akkersdijk can do to turn this around?
HaKotesh looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Akkersdijk is looking for a triangle but HaKotesh pushes his legs off easily.
Akkersdijk keeping moving, preventing HaKotesh from controlling successfully.
HaKotesh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Akkersdijk looking to control. #SUB2#
Akkersdijk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Akkersdijk has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
HaKotesh wants to control from the top but Akkersdijk keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itzik HaKotesh dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Akkersdijk stuffs the takedown.#TD#
HaKotesh closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Akkersdijk did well to prevent HaKotesh getting side control.
Akkersdijk is not content to let HaKotesh control the position.#SUB#
HaKotesh looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
HaKotesh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HaKotesh wants to stand up but Akkersdijk is controlling the position. #T1#
HaKotesh is nestled in close to Akkersdijk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Akkersdijk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Akkersdijk regains full guard. Nicely done.
HaKotesh works over Akkersdijk with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Akkersdijk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Akkersdijk has HaKotesh pulled in close to control his posture.
HaKotesh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2##SUB#
HaKotesh drops back, looking for a kneebar! Akkersdijk looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Akkersdijk looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Akkersdijk! #REVB##SUB2#
Akkersdijk goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, HaKotesh rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Akkersdijk's guard! Nice work there by HaKotesh! #SUB2#
Akkersdijk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but HaKotesh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Akkersdijk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
HaKotesh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Akkersdijk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead HaKotesh passes into side control. #T3#
Akkersdijk taking punishment in the form of punches.
HaKotesh wants to control but Akkersdijk is keeping him busy.
Sijbrand Akkersdijk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akkersdijk wants to control but HaKotesh postures up.
HaKotesh wants to control but Akkersdijk is keeping him busy. #SU#
HaKotesh stands up and beckons Akkersdijk to his feet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
HaKotesh decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
HaKotesh is taking a breather. Akkersdijk says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Akkersdijk is looking to control HaKotesh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akkersdijk avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Akkersdijk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but HaKotesh pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
HaKotesh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Itzik HaKotesh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
HaKotesh working Akkersdijk over with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Itzik HaKotesh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for HaKotesh, 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Itzik HaKotesh!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Itzik HaKotesh!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Itzik HaKotesh!

Itzik HaKotesh wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2023

#R1#
Toal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Toal misses with a series of wild punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Austin.
Toal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Austin.
Austin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Toal misses with a few strikes there.
Toal falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Austin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Toal won't be happy with that.
Toal stops Austin from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Austin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Austin remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Toal tries to escape but Austin is in control. #T1##SUB2#
Austin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Toal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Toal is not content to let Austin control the position.
Toal pushes Austin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Austin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Austin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Toal has escaped the position, nice work there.
Austin is looking to take a break and control but Toal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Toal's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SU2#
Austin stands up.
A combination from Toal does no damage.
A combination from Toal does no damage.
Toal looks to land a combination but Austin avoids it well. #T2#
Toal throws a series of punches but Austin moves out of range.
Toal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Austin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Toal defends it well.#TD2#
Austin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Toal uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dylan Toal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Austin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Toal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Toal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Austin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Toal misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Austin takes the fight into the clinch.
Austin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dylan Toal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Austin.
Toal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Austin.
Austin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T3##BC#
Toal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Toal throws a right hand that Austin ducks under and follows up with a left that Austin also avoids with ease.
A nice combination there by Toal.
Toal misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Toal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Austin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Toal circles away.
Toal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Austin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Toal misses with a series of wild punches.
Austin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Toal defends it well.
Toal falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Austin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Austin.
Toal is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Austin lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Austin prevents Toal from getting back to his feet.
Austin looking to pass the guard. #ES#
Toal has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Austin has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Austin is trying to drag Toal to the mat but Toal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Austin is trying to pull guard but Toal has him pressed against the cage.
Austin jumps guard but Toal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Austin can't get the takedown.
Austin tries to pull guard but Toal holds him up against the cage and eventually Austin drops back down to his feet.
Austin wants to take the fight to the mat but Toal manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Toal dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Toal fails to land with a series of punches.
Toal swinging wildly here.
Austin fails with a takedown attempt.
Toal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dylan Toal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Austin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Toal circles away.
Toal fails to land with a series of punches.
Toal throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Austin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Austin working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Austin won't allow Toal to get back to his feet.
Austin tries to free his leg and advance position but Toal is retaining full guard.
Austin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin trying to control the position from guard on top but Toal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toal wants to stand and escape but Austin is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Austin is stalling in the full guard.
Austin forces his way into half guard.
Austin is keen to just control but Toal is a slippery customer.#ES#
Toal has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Austin is on him like a limpet, forcing Toal back against the cage.#BC#
Toal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Toal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Austin circles away quickly and effectively.
Toal misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Toal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dylan Toal is winning the standup battle so far.
Toal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch combination from Toal misses.
Austin shoots in for a takedown but Toal shows good takedown defense.
Dylan Toal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Austin.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Toal as Austin shoots in.
Austin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Austin takes the fight into the clinch.
Austin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Toal pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Austin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Toal to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Toal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Austin with the counter takedown but Toal avoids it easily.
Toal throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Austin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Austin working over Toal with some ground and pound. Toal looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Toal is looking to escape.#ES#
Toal pushes Austin off and gets back to his feet.
Austin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dylan Toal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toal fails to land with a series of punches.
Toal misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
No joy there for Toal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Austin shoots in looking for a takedown but Toal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Austin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Austin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Toal swivels and escapes.
Austin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No joy there for Toal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Austin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Toal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Austin can do to turn this around?
Toal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Austin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Toal defends well and Austin ends up having to push Toal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Toal moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Toal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Austin shoots in looking for a takedown but Toal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Austin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Toal's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Toal duly obliges.
Toal throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Austin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Austin prevents Toal from standing back up.
Austin is looking to take a break and control but Toal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4##ES#
Toal kicks off Austin and gets to his feet.
Austin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Toal swivels and escapes.
Toal fails to land with a series of punches.
Austin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Toal swinging wildly here. #TD2#
Austin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Toal tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Austin is in Toal's guard.
Toal wants to get back to his feet but Austin passes into half guard. #REVR#
Toal looks like he's trying to stand up.
Austin working Toal over with strikes.
Steve Austin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Austin controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Toal dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Toal looks to land a combination but Austin avoids it well.
Austin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Some wild striking there from Toal.
Austin shoots in but Toal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Toal throws a right and a left that Austin avoids nicely.
Toal moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Toal throws a right and a left that Austin avoids nicely.
And Austin tries to counter it with a takedown but Toal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Austin avoids a punch combination nicely.
And Austin tries to counter it with a takedown but Toal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Austin misses with a takedown attempt - Toal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dylan Toal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Austin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Toal falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Austin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Toal! #T1##ES#
Toal sneaks out the side door and pushes Austin away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Toal throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Austin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Austin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Austin looking for a takedown. #BC#
Toal breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Austin clinches up with Toal and pushes him back against the cage.
Austin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Toal's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Austin fails to land.
Austin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
Austin is working for takedown but Toal is calmly controlling the position for now.
Austin wants a takedown.
Austin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Toal pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Austin trying to control the position but instead, Toal has worked for underhooks and has pushed Austin into the cage.#BC#
Toal breaks from the clinch.
Toal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Austin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Toal's waist but Toal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Austin off to one side.
Toal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Austin circles away quickly and effectively.
Toal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Austin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Toal!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES#
Toal bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T3#
Toal lands a jab-cross combination.
Austin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Toal swivels and escapes.
Austin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Toal.
Austin dodges the punch combination from Toal.
Toal fails to land with a series of punches.
Austin tries for a takedown but Toal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Toal lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Austin backs up against the cage.
Toal stuffs the takedown.
Toal fails to land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Austin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Toal napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Toal throws Austin to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Austin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Toal's guard.#T4#
Toal keeping full guard, as Austin tries to pass.
Austin wants to control from the top but Toal keeps moving.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Austin won't allow Toal to get back to his feet.
Toal keeping full guard, as Austin tries to pass.
Toal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Austin is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Austin connects with a couple of short punches.
Austin prevents Toal from getting back to his feet.
Austin wants to control from the top but Toal keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Steve Austin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toal misses with a double jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Toal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Toal, 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Toal!
A very excited looking Dylan Toal made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: QFC Tournament 1145 Round 1
Date: Jun 12, 2023

#R1##CL#
Tate darts in and clinches Sleech up against the cage.
Tate has had enough of the clinch but Sleech keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Sleech breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tate defending well as Sleech loads up on a big left hand.
Tate dives in for a single leg takedown but Sleech sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tate controlling the action here for a moment.
Sleech has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tate after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Tate pulls Sleech into guard.
Sleech content to stall in guard here.
Sleech missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Sleech pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tate is keeping the position for now.
Sleech lands a couple of digs.
Tate keeping full guard, as Sleech tries to pass. #SUB#
Tate looking for a guillotine here but Sleech defends easily.
Sleech wants to control from the top but Tate keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sleech postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sleech trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sleech trying to control but Tate is working from the bottom.
Sleech passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sleech landing a few strikes.
Tate tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sleech wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Sleech is looking to take a break and control but Tate is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sleech tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tate misses with a strike from the bottom.
Sleech is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tate will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sleech tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tate wants to get back to his feet but Sleech drags him back down.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Sleech closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tate did well to prevent Sleech getting side control.
Tate tries to kick Sleech off in order to stand up. Sleech Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Tate is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tate tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sleech presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lox Sleech dominated that round.
That's time! Tate's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sleech missing with a left hand there. Tate was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tate moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sleech has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tate changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sleech tries to avoid it but Tate manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sleech to the ground. Sleech escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tate fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sleech throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As Sleech tries to get set, Tate tries to push him back and clinch up but Sleech manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Sleech closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tate to the mat! Tate manages to get full guard.
Tate is looking to stand back up but Sleech counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tate. #REVR##SUB2#
Sleech is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sleech looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tate wants to improve his position but Sleech is controlling well. #T1#
Tate taking some punishment here, with Sleech in his half guard.
Tate tries to kick Sleech off but Sleech keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tate has hold of Sleech's hands but Sleech slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tate wants to improve his position but Sleech is controlling well.
Sleech trying to pass the guard but Tate defending well.
Sleech landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tate knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sleech on the ground.#T2#
Sleech is taking a breather. Tate says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sleech frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tate takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sleech is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tate manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sleech is nestled in close to Tate, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sleech is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T3#
Tate is in a horrible position here. Sleech smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sleech has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tate's face. #SUB2#
Tate has left one of his arms exposed and Sleech doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Tate screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lox Sleech!

Event: QFC Tournament 1145 Round 1
Date: Jun 12, 2023

#R1##TD2#
HaKotesh bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Top explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Top misses with a body shot.
Top throws a sloppy head kick and HaKotesh moves out of range easily.
Top dives in and grabs HaKotesh's left leg, looking for a takedown. HaKotesh pushes down on Top's head and hops out.
HaKotesh tries to counter with a clinch but Top shakes him off and moves away.
Top fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Top misses with a body shot.
HaKotesh steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
HaKotesh gets a double leg takedown into Top's guard.
HaKotesh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Top's head.
HaKotesh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Top wants to sweep but no luck.
HaKotesh prevents Top from getting back to his feet.
HaKotesh preventing the sweep.
HaKotesh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1##SU2#
Top is working an open guard so HaKotesh takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Top throws the kick towards the body but HaKotesh avoids it.
Good work by HaKotesh as he checks the leg kick.
Top wants to clinch up but HaKotesh keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Top gets in close and instigates a clinch.
HaKotesh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Top's efforts to push away.
HaKotesh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Top pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick misses from HaKotesh. #T2##TD2#
HaKotesh gets the takedown into side control.
Top tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
HaKotesh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
HaKotesh postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Top looks a forlorn figure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Top is in a horrible position here. HaKotesh smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
HaKotesh lands a couple of good shots and Top has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T3#
Top is holding onto HaKotesh's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Top knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for HaKotesh on the ground.
A bit of a pause in the action here. HaKotesh controlling the positon.
Top tries to roll but HaKotesh sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Top fending off the submission attempt from HaKotesh.
Top is taking damage to the body and head.
HaKotesh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Top manages to reverse the position and now he's in HaKotesh's guard. Nice work there by Top. #T4##ES2#
HaKotesh scrambles and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Top gets caught flat footed, as HaKotesh shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Top manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
HaKotesh misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
HaKotesh manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
HaKotesh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Top, pushing him back against the cage.
HaKotesh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Top backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
HaKotesh is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itzik HaKotesh dominated that round.
That's time! Top's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
HaKotesh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
HaKotesh throws a sloppy head kick and Top moves out of range easily.
Top misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Top has closed the distance and engaged HaKotesh in a clinch.
HaKotesh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Top just stands there and leans against the cage.
Top misses with a body punch. #BC2#
HaKotesh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
HaKotesh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Top fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. HaKotesh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Top misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Top enables HaKotesh to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Top manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Top keeping moving, preventing HaKotesh from controlling successfully. #T1#
Top is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
HaKotesh wants to control but Top is keeping busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if HaKotesh can do anything to dispel that myth.
HaKotesh is pressing down on Top's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Top being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
HaKotesh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Top trying to control the position from guard on top but HaKotesh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
HaKotesh looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Top has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Top loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
HaKotesh controlling the position.
Top preventing the sweep. #T3#
HaKotesh keeping moving, preventing Top from controlling successfully.
HaKotesh has control of Top's left arm, preventing Top from doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Itzik HaKotesh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Top postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Top lands a nice hook to HaKotesh's body. HaKotesh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Top fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Top tries to clinch but HaKotesh moves away
and HaKotesh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Top really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
HaKotesh tries for a takedown but Top manages to get underhooks. #T4#
Top wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
HaKotesh prevents Top from breaking the clinch.
Top working hard to break the clinch.
Top is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
HaKotesh decides to pull guard.
HaKotesh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
HaKotesh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Top manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
HaKotesh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Top looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Itzik HaKotesh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Top's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
HaKotesh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Top on the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Top.
HaKotesh throws a counter combo.
Top avoids the body shot from HaKotesh. #TD2#
HaKotesh fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Top to the ground. HaKotesh is now in Top's guard.
Top is wriggling around but HaKotesh manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. HaKotesh connects with a nice short shot to Top's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HaKotesh perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
HaKotesh prevents Top from standing back up.
HaKotesh sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1##SUB2#
HaKotesh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
HaKotesh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SU2#
HaKotesh stands up from half guard.
Top misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
HaKotesh instigates a clinch. #T2#
Top wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
HaKotesh breaks the clinch. #TD2#
HaKotesh closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Top is looking for a sweep. HaKotesh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
HaKotesh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Top with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
HaKotesh is thwarting Top's attempts to control the position.
HaKotesh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
HaKotesh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Top with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
HaKotesh moves into full mount! Top won't be happy about that!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
HaKotesh looking for a guillotine from mount but Top is having none of it. #T3#
Top taking shots to the head.
Top has given up his back here.
HaKotesh cracks Top with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Top from the back mount here, looking to soften him up. #SUB2#
Top is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
HaKotesh looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
HaKotesh has got one arm under Top's chin. This could be trouble... Top trying to control the other hand but HaKotesh gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Top has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Itzik HaKotesh!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2023

#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rattinsson enables Austin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rattinsson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Austin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rattinsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Austin controlling from the top position.
Rattinsson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Austin passes Rattinsson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Austin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Austin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Austin performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Rattinsson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Austin trying to control the pace.
Rattinsson has hold of Austin's hands but Austin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Austin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Austin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Austin controlling from mount.
Austin 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.
Rattinsson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Rattinsson looks winded!#T2#
Rattinsson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Austin is punishing Rattinsson with strikes - can he finish him?!
Austin really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rattinsson.
Rattinsson tries to break free.
Austin lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Austin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Rattinsson's body.
Austin lands a shot to the head. #T3#
I would not like to be Rattinsson right now. #SUB#
Austin has his arm under Rattinsson's chin here. Game over son! Austin squeezes tightly and Rattinsson is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steve Austin!

Event: Slavic FL 30
Date: May 23, 2022

#R1#
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Roman Abramovich has been cut.
Barnes loads up on a big right hand but Abramovich slips the punch.
Barnes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abramovich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Abramovich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abramovich somewhat.
Good exchange - Barnes coming out on top.
Barnes throws a hook but Abramovich avoids it easily.
Abramovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Abramovich.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abramovich postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Abramovich lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1#
Abramovich tries to score with some ground and pound. Barnes controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Barnes being controlled for a moment.
Abramovich 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.
Abramovich trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Abramovich scores with a couple of short elbows.
Barnes is looking to reverse the position.
Abramovich postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB#
Abramovich is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barnes has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Abramovich is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes is not content to let Abramovich control the position.
Abramovich controlling the position.
Barnes tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Barnes struggling a bit here.
Abramovich taking a breather here.
Abramovich trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Barnes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Abramovich walks into a jab.#T4#
Barnes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barnes thuds a left hand into Abramovich's body.
Barnes throws out a loose jab but Abramovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Barnes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Abramovich doesn't seem phased though.
Barnes throws the left hand but Abramovich avoids the punch easily.
Abramovich attempts a counter takedown but Barnes avoids it well and moves away.
Barnes lands a jab to the nose.
Nice takedown defense from Barnes. No joy for Abramovich on that attempt.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Abramovich is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Abramovich gets the takedown into side control.
Barnes pushes Abramovich away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Abramovich gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Barnes is trying to control Abramovich's posture but Abramovich avoids it.
Abramovich trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bucky Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Abramovich'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#
Abramovich shoots in but Barnes avoids the takedown attempt easily.#KD2#
Barnes lands a big uppercut and Abramovich crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Abramovich looks OK. Barnes waves Abramovich back to his feet!#ROC2#Abramovich is rocked!
Roman Abramovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Abramovich's head, knocking him out cold! Barnes is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bucky Barnes!
Bucky Barnes was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Money - Additional - #6
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
Figure Dos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Figure Dos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Figure Dos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Figure Dos. Beautiful body shot.
Cooper shoots and misses
and Figure Dos counters with a big right hand! Oh Cooper is in trouble here! Figure Dos follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stick Figure Dos!

Event: VFC 78 Thibs vs Montgomery
Date: May 13, 2022

#R1##TD#
Jacckson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Crazy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jacckson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Jacckson there.
Jacckson prevents Crazy from improving his position.
Jacckson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Crazy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Crazy looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Jacckson.
Crazy trying to hold on to Jacckson's head to control him but Jacckson postures up. #SUB2#
Crazy looking for submissions off his back.
Jacckson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crazy on the ground.#SUB2#
Crazy looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Jacckson wants to work for an arm triangle but Crazy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jacckson lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Jacckson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jacckson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jacckson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jacckson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC#Crazy is rocked!
Jacckson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Crazy is still in real trouble! Can Jacckson finish him?
Jacckson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Crazy seems to have recovered his senses.
Crazy is looking to improve his position.
Jacckson 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.
Crazy lands with a few short shots to the body.
Jacckson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Crazy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Crazy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jacckson scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jacckson connects with a nice short shot to Crazy's temple.
Jacckson winds up and cracks Crazy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacckson scores with a big shot! Crazy's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Crazy! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). KO Jacckson!

Event: Money - Additional - #5
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Estaben misses with a double jab.
Estaben rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lygre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Estaben looks to move away, Lygre throws a big counter combo but Estaben just gets out of the way.
Lygre misses with a takedown attempt - Estaben sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Estaben let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lygre tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Estaben defends well and Lygre ends up having to push Estaben into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Estaben struggles to land a body shot inside as Lygre controls his hands.
Lygre has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Estaben is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stian Lygre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees to the body from Lygre. #BC#
Lygre breaks from the clinch.
Estaben lands a jab to Lygre's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Estaben misses. #CL#
Lygre rushes Estaben and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Lygre has hold of one of Estaben's legs. Estaben is fighting the takedown attempt but Lygre gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Estaben has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lygre has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Estaben wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lygre has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Estaben is working for takedown but Lygre is calmly controlling the position for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD#
Lygre lands a takedown into guard.
Estaben wants to sweep but no luck.
Estaben looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lygre puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lygre seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lygre lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Lygre sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lygre is thwarting Estaben's attempts to control the position.
Estaben keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lygre looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #ES2#
Estaben has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Lygre is on him like a limpet, forcing Estaben back against the cage.#TD#
Lygre is trying to trip Estaben. He has hold of a leg but Estaben is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lygre persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Estaben wants to get back to his feet but Lygre passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVB#
Lygre content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Estaben wants to control but Lygre is keeping busy.
Estaben is looking to escape.
Estaben is looking for a sweep. Lygre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lygre lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Lygre is going to stand back up.
Estaben is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lygre scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Estaben is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lygre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Estaben does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lygre passes to side control.
Lygre in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Estaben is looking for a sweep.
Lygre wants to control but Estaben is keeping him busy.
Estaben is being controlled here.
Estaben is trying to control Lygre's posture but Lygre avoids it.
Lygre advances to full mount. #SUB#
Lygre looking to secure an arm triangle but Estaben defends it well.
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 Stian Lygre will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Lygre has taken the fight to the clinch.
Estaben goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lygre prevents it.
The referee calls for Lygre to work.
Lygre tries for a takedown but Estaben manages to get underhooks. #TD#
Lygre decides to pull guard.
Estaben trying to control but Lygre is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estaben won't allow Lygre to sweep him here.
Lygre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Estaben slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Estaben must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Estaben forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Estaben stalling away here and it's allowed Lygre to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lygre looking for a sweep. Not yet Lygre, not yet.
Lygre keeping moving, preventing Estaben from controlling successfully.
Lygre wants to sweep here but Estaben controlling him for the moment.
Lygre keeping full guard, as Estaben tries to pass. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lygre wants to sweep but no luck.
Lygre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lygre is trying to keep Estaben in close.
Estaben lands a couple of digs.
Estaben missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lygre shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Estaben sprawls well. Estaben wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lygre gets slowly back to his feet.
Lygre tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lygre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Lygre shoots in looking for a takedown. Estaben tries to sprawl out of it but Lygre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Estaben manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stian Lygre. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Lygre moves into the clinch successfully.
Estaben wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Lygre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lygre darts in looking for a takedown but Estaben gets double underhooks and turns Lygre into the cage.
A little jabbing left from Estaben on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lygre pressing his opponent against the cage.
Estaben can't find room to land a body shot as Lygre controls the action. #T4##TD#
Lygre jumps guard.
Estaben trying to control but Lygre is working from the bottom.
Estaben throws an elbow that misses. Lygre uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Estaben's guard. Nice move by Lygre!#REVR#
Lygre stays in close to Estaben's body and controls the position.
Lygre trying to control the position from guard on top but Estaben is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Lygre stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lygre darts in trying to clinch
and Estaben counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Stian Lygre will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lygre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Estaben as Lygre shoots in.
Estaben ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lygre moves away.
Lygre tries a head kick but it misses.
Lygre tries to clinch but Estaben moves out of range.
Stian Lygre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Estaben swats away the attempt to clinch by Lygre.
Lygre fails in his attempt to clinch.
Estaben is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lygre moves in looking to clinch but Estaben pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lygre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Estaben misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lygre.
Estaben drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lygre defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stian Lygre. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Estaben misses with the combination.
Lygre drops down looking for a counter takedown but Estaben sprawls and moves away.
Estaben throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Estaben throws a right hand that Lygre ducks under and follows up with a left that Lygre also avoids with ease.
Lygre fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Estaben avoids it really well and circles away.
Lygre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Estaben as he jumps to the side.
Estaben is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lygre with a body shot.
Estaben misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lygre.
Lygre feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
Lygre closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Estaben is trying to force a seperation but Lygre has the dominant position.
Estaben gets underhooks to prevent Lygre's takedown attempt.
Estaben wants a takedown but no success here.
Lygre goes for a takedown in the clinch but Estaben prevents it. #TD#
Lygre pulls Estaben into guard.
Estaben looking to sit in guard and control but Lygre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lygre trying to control but Estaben is working from the bottom.
Estaben keeping full guard, as Lygre tries to pass.
Estaben keeping moving, preventing Lygre from controlling successfully.
Estaben looking to control. #T3#
Lygre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Estaben wants to stand up but Lygre is controlling him.
Stian Lygre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Lygre drops back looking for a leg! Estaben is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Estaben manages to kick Lygre off! Lygre jumps back into Estaben's guard.
Estaben can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lygre controls the pace.
Estaben is looking to stand up but Lygre isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lygre postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lygre tries to clinch there but Estaben circles away.
No luck for Lygre with that takedown attempt.
Juan Estaben seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Estaben throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lygre.
Lygre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Estaben's waist but Estaben gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lygre off to one side.
Lygre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Estaben circles away.
Lygre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Estaben sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Estaben throws a right and a left that Lygre avoids nicely.
Lygre feinted with a counter takedown.
Lygre fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Estaben on the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Estaben comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lygre has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Slavic FL 25
Date: Apr 22, 2022

#R1##TD#
Mondell gets caught napping as Abramovich dives in and scores a takedown. Mondell manages to retain guard.
Abramovich postures up and lands a big shot to Mondell's brow. #SUB2#
Abramovich has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mondell to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Abramovich is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mondell pulls down on the head and he's put Abramovich to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gordon Mondell!
Gordon Mondell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: VFC 70 Thibs vs Dinklage
Date: Apr 22, 2022

#R1#
Laroi throws a body kick that misses.
Laroi just misses with a punch to the body.
Beast uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laroi.
Laroi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beast circles away quickly and effectively.
Laroi swings for the body but Beast moves out of range. #CL#
Beast moves into the clinch.#TD#
Beast manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Beast trying to control the position here.
Beast keeping moving, preventing Laroi from controlling successfully.
Beast pulls Laroi in to control the position.
Laroi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Beast is looking for a triangle but Laroi pushes his legs off easily.
Beast keeping full guard, as Laroi tries to pass.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Laroi working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Laroi has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Beast to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Laroi is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Beast pulls down on the head and he's put Laroi to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Don Beast!

Event: VFC 68
Date: Apr 18, 2022

#R1#
Gavin throws a sloppy head kick and Crazy moves out of range easily.
Gavin slaps away a takedown attempt from Crazy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Donk. Gavin catches Crazy right on the button with a cross.
Gavin tries to bum rush Crazy with a series of wild strikes but Crazy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crazy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gavin sprawls well. Gavin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crazy gets slowly back to his feet.
Gavin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crazy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crazy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Decent striking displayed by Gavin there.#ROC#Crazy is rocked!
Gavin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Crazy goes for a double leg but Gavin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gavin continues to drive forward.
Tommy Gavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Crazy.
Gavin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Crazy blocks a leg kick.
Crazy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gavin. #TD2#
Gavin gets caught napping as Crazy dives in and scores a takedown. Gavin manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Crazy drops back looking for a leg! Gavin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gavin manages to kick Crazy off! Crazy jumps back into Gavin's guard. #SUB2#
Crazy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crazy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gavin wants to stand and escape but Crazy is having none of it. #SUB2#
Crazy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gavin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gavin has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Gavin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Gavin wanted to stand there but Crazy had control of the position. #SUB2#
Gavin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crazy throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #SUB2#
Crazy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gavin defends it easily.#SUB2#
Crazy has his foot on Gavin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gavin works his way back into a safe position though.
Crazy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gavin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crazy on the ground.
Gavin is looking to work some ground and pound but Crazy has wrist control.#T3#
Gavin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Crazy's guard.#SU#
Gavin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Crazy, up you get!
Gavin misses with a leg kick.
Gavin tried to score with a low kick but Crazy checks it.
Crazy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gavin counters with a stiff right hand.
Gavin lands a nice shot that snaps Crazy's head back.
Gavin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gavin lands with a good body shot.
Gavin throws a head kick that misses.
Gavin scores with a nice right hand.
Crazy is still on wobbly legs! Can Gavin finish him?
Gavin throws a head kick but Crazy moves out of range.
Crazy seems to have recovered his senses.
Donk. Gavin catches Crazy right on the button with a cross.
Gavin lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gavin lands a jab to Crazy's midsection.#T4#
The crowd cheers as Gavin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crazy doesn't seem phased though.
Gavin misses with a hook. Crazy ducked under it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Gavin as Crazy shoots in.
Gavin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crazy doesn't seem bothered though.
Gavin misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gavin. Crazy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crazy feints the counter takedown.
Crazy throws a wild hook but Gavin just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Crazy gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Gavin raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Gavin!

Event: Money - Additional - #4
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1##KD2#
Nyambe cracks Estaben with an uppercut from hell and Estaben crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Nyambe's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC2#Estaben is rocked!#ES#
Estaben has his feet on Nyambe's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Oh Estaben is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nyambe throws a sloppy head kick and Estaben moves out of range easily.
Estaben seems to have got his legs back now.
Nyambe misses with a leg kick.
Estaben swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Estaben slips a jab and a cross from Nyambe.
Nyambe tries to land a front kick but Estaben steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nyambe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Estaben misses with the combination.
Nyambe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Estaben stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nyambe tries a head kick but it misses.
Nyambe throws a body shot but no joy.
Nyambe looks to land a body kick but Estaben moved away.
Nyambe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Estaben throws a right and a left that Nyambe avoids nicely.
Estaben cracks Nyambe with a good jab.
Nyambe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
A big left from Estaben misses.
Estaben finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Nyambe's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Estaben falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kabelo Nyambe!
Kabelo Nyambe bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: VFC 60 Alkoun vs Izzy
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Jarzen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jarzen lands in his opponent's guard.
Jarzen trying to control the position from guard on top but Laroi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laroi is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Jarzen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laroi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laroi trying to control but Jarzen is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarzen being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Jarzen is trying to control the position but Laroi postures up.
We've been hearing that Laroi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Laroi wants to control from the top but Jarzen keeps moving.
Jarzen trying to control the position.
Laroi scoring with some ground and pound.
Laroi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jarzen keeping moving, preventing Laroi from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laroi is really struggling to control Jarzen but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Laroi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jarzen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Laroi has Jarzen in his guard.#REVB#
Laroi controlling the position.#T2#
Jarzen trying to control but Laroi is working from the bottom.
Laroi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jarzen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jarzen keeping moving, preventing Laroi from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Jarzen is looking for a triangle here but Laroi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Laroi controlling from side mount.
Laroi has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T3##SUB#
Laroi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jarzen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jarzen shrugs it off. #SUB#
Laroi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Laroi is working for a guillotine from mount but Jarzen frees his head quite easily.
Laroi trying to control but Jarzen is having none of it.
Jarzen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4#
Laroi trying to pass the guard but Jarzen defending well.
Laroi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jarzen!
Jarzen is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Laroi wants to control the pace but Jarzen is squirming around nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Laroi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jarzen has worked his arm free - good work by Jarzen! #SUB#
Laroi is working to tighten his grip on Jarzen's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Jarzen has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Laroi is really squeezing tight and eventually Jarzen passes out! Laroi breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). The Kid Laroi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2022

#R1#
Chretien ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crazy moves away.
Crazy slips under a jab from Chretien.
Chretien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crazy feinted with a counter takedown.
Chretien misses with a looping left.
Crazy feinted with a counter takedown.
Chretien misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Chretien gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Crazy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chretien is defending well.
Crazy is trying to drag Chretien to the mat but Chretien just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A body shot lands from Chretien.
Chretien cracks Crazy with a nice body shot.
Chretien is working Crazy over against the cage.
Crazy is breathing heavily.
Chretien digs a right hand into Crazy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crazy's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Chretien scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chretien lands a body punch.
Chretien scores with a shot to the side of Crazy's head.
Crazy takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#Crazy is rocked!
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chretien.
Oh Crazy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chretien working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chretien scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Chretien.
Chretien working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Chretien.
A right hook to the body lands for Chretien.
Chretien stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chretien creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Crazy with a big uppercut! Crazy tries to clinch up but Chretien pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Crazy to the mat! Crazy covers up and Chretien unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jean Chretien!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2022

#R1#
Horton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crazy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crazy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Horton sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Crazy shoots in and gets a takedown into Horton's guard.
Horton can't keep his opponent in guard - Crazy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Horton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Crazy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Horton defends it well. #SUB#
Crazy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Horton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crazy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Crazy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Horton sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horton taking some punishment here, with Crazy in his half guard. #T1#
Horton tries to get to full guard but Crazy has control of the leg.
Crazy moves into full mount! Horton won't be happy about that!
Crazy controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee warns Horton that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #SUB#
Horton has left one of his arms exposed and Crazy doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Horton screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeremy Crazy!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2022

#R1#
Crazy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Masvidal circles away.
Crazy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Masvidal's waist but Masvidal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crazy off to one side. #TD#
Crazy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Masvidal's half guard.
Masvidal is looking for a sweep. Crazy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Masvidal trying to hold on to Crazy's head to control him but Crazy postures up.
Crazy is looking to stall here but Masvidal recovers full guard.
Masvidal tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Masvidal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crazy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crazy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Masvidal working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Masvidal has control of Crazy's left arm, preventing Crazy from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crazy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masvidal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crazy works over Masvidal with some ground and pound from guard.
Crazy lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Crazy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Masvidal looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Masvidal looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Masvidal! #REVB#
Crazy is looking for a sweep.
Masvidal taking a breather here. #T2#
Masvidal working away.
Masvidal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crazy keeps working.
Crazy is trying to improve his position.
Crazy is working hard here to advance position.
Masvidal wants to stand but Crazy is controlling his arm.
Crazy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Crazy struggling a bit here.#T3#
Masvidal staying calm.
Crazy is trying to control Masvidal's posture but Masvidal avoids it. #SU2#
Masvidal stands up and beckons Crazy to his feet.
A slow jab from Masvidal misses its intended target. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Crazy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Crazy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Masvidal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Crazy lands a few punches from side control.#SUB#
Crazy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Masvidal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Crazy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Masvidal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masvidal can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jorge Masvidal will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Masvidal looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Crazy!
Crazy tries to buck Masvidal off but Masvidal is having none of it.
Masvidal trying to control the action but Crazy is working from the bottom.
Crazy tries to bench press Masvidal off him but Masvidal keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Masvidal thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Masvidal tries for a kimura but Crazy is defending well. #T1#
Crazy manages to get back to half guard.
Crazy is looking to control Masvidal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crazy avoid being mounted?
Crazy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Masvidal is looking to take a break and control but Crazy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crazy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Masvidal scores with a couple of nice shots.
Crazy is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Crazy actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Crazy gets back to full guard.
Masvidal content to stall in guard here.
Crazy keeping moving, preventing Masvidal from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Crazy looking for a guillotine here but Masvidal defends easily.
Masvidal 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.
Jorge Masvidal has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Masvidal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crazy is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Crazy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Masvidal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU2#
Masvidal stands up and waves to Crazy to follow him.
Masvidal misses with a wild combination.
Masvidal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Crazy. #T4##TD2#
Masvidal gets the takedown into side control.
Masvidal controls the position.
Crazy struggling a bit here.
Masvidal wants to control but Crazy is keeping him busy.
Crazy is looking for a sweep.
Masvidal creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Crazy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Masvidal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crazy tries to buck Masvidal off but Masvidal is having none of it.
Crazy is not content to let Masvidal control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Masvidal 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#
Crazy fails with the takedown.
A head kick misses from Masvidal.
Masvidal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crazy.
Crazy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Masvidal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crazy somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Crazy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crazy shoots in but Masvidal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Crazy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Masvidal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Masvidal tries to free his leg and advance position but Crazy is retaining full guard. #T1#
Crazy working a defensive guard but Masvidal passes into half guard.
Masvidal wants to control but Crazy is keeping him busy.
Masvidal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Crazy is refusing to be controlled, as Masvidal sits in half guard.
Masvidal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Masvidal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Crazy trying to hold on to Masvidal's head to control him but Masvidal postures up.
Masvidal lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Masvidal controlling the pace.
Masvidal is pressing down on Crazy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crazy is holding on for now.
Crazy is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Masvidal jumps into side control!
You can see the frustration on Crazy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Crazy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Crazy is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Masvidal is tapping! Great win for Crazy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jeremy Crazy!

Event: QFC Tournament 1090 Round 4
Date: Mar 23, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Cooper shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cooper showed some decent athleticism there.
Elizondo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cooper.
Elizondo is trying to get back to full guard.
Elizondo regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooper content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Cooper drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Elizondo dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Cooper keeping full guard, as Elizondo tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cooper holds on and takes a little breather.
Elizondo wants to control from the top but Cooper keeps moving. #T1#
Cooper controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elizondo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cooper pulls Elizondo in close to his closed guard and prevents Elizondo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cooper's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cooper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Elizondo postures up. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cooper has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Elizondo stuffs the takedown.
Cooper shoots in but Elizondo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cooper closes the distance and clinches up with Elizondo, looking for a takedown. Cooper pushes Elizondo against the cage but Elizondo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lue Elizondo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Cooper.
Cooper ducks under a wild hook from Elizondo.
Cooper closes this distance looking for a takedown but Elizondo circles away.
Elizondo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cooper.
Cooper shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cooper shoots in looking for a takedown. Elizondo tries to sprawl out of it but Cooper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Elizondo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cooper looks winded!
Elizondo misses the shot to the body. #T3##TD#
Elizondo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cooper was covering up waiting for the punch and Elizondo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Elizondo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Elizondo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cooper is keeping the position for now.
Elizondo postures up.
Elizondo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cooper takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cooper struggling a bit here.
Cooper tries to bench press Elizondo off him but Elizondo keeps the position. #T4#
Cooper is trying to work for a sweep but Elizondo has mounted him!
Cooper sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cooper wants to control but Elizondo is keeping busy.
Cooper wants to improve his position but Elizondo is controlling well.
Cooper moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Elizondo passes Cooper's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooper wants to improve his position but Elizondo is controlling well.
Cooper is not content to let Elizondo control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lue Elizondo dominated that round.
That's time! Elizondo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Elizondo.
Cooper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Elizondo misses with a hook. Cooper ducked under it nicely.
Cooper shoots in for a takedown but Elizondo shows good takedown defense.
Cooper shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Elizondo pinned against the cage. Elizondo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Elizondo is looking to counter the offense by Cooper and move into the clinch.
Cooper shoots for a double leg takedown but Elizondo sprawls well. He's pushed Cooper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lue Elizondo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Cooper.
Elizondo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cooper is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper shoots in looking for a takedown but Elizondo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cooper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A big right from Elizondo misses.
Cooper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Elizondo dives in for a single leg takedown but Cooper sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1##TD#
Elizondo has Cooper pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Elizondo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cooper tumbling to the mat - Elizondo dives into Cooper's guard.
Cooper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Elizondo's guard. #REVB#
Cooper scoring with some ground and pound.
Elizondo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cooper can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Cooper drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Elizondo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cooper has Elizondo in his guard.#REVR#
Elizondo trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elizondo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cooper is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2##SUB2#
Cooper is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Elizondo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ground and pound from Cooper.
Ground and pound from Cooper. #SUB2#
Cooper is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Elizondo is defending against the submission attempts here by Cooper.
Cooper is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elizondo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Elizondo is pulling down on Cooper's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Cooper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Elizondo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cooper has managed to get both his arms back between Elizondo's legs - danger averted.
Elizondo looking to control but Cooper passes into half guard.
Elizondo tries to roll over but Cooper keeps him under control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Cooper is looking for a kimura but Elizondo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cooper to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Cooper is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Elizondo sees it coming and defends easily.
Elizondo tries to roll over but Cooper keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Cooper is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cooper thows a huge punch but Elizondo dodges it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cooper is thwarting Elizondo's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lue Elizondo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Cooper throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cooper shoots in but Elizondo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cooper fails to land the takedown.
Elizondo shoots in but no luck this time.
Elizondo looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooper is just out of range.
Elizondo leaves Cooper with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lue Elizondo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Cooper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elizondo leaves Cooper with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cooper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cooper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Elizondo tries to avoid it but Cooper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Elizondo to the ground. Elizondo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Cooper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Elizondo swivels and escapes.
The fighters circling - Elizondo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cooper now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Elizondo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cooper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Elizondo as he avoids it easily.
Cooper shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Elizondo sprawls well. Elizondo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cooper gets slowly back to his feet.
Cooper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elizondo.
Cooper closes the distance and clinches up with Elizondo, looking for a takedown. Cooper pushes Elizondo against the cage but Elizondo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Elizondo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cooper tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Elizondo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Elizondo.
Elizondo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
John Cooper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Cooper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Elizondo defends it nicely.
Elizondo tries to counter by clinching up but Cooper breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Elizondo scores with a takedown into Cooper's guard.
Cooper keeping full guard, as Elizondo tries to pass.
Elizondo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Elizondo postures up. #T3#
Cooper is looking to sweep but instead, Elizondo has passed into half guard.
Cooper tries to get to full guard but Elizondo has control of the leg.
Cooper has hold of Elizondo's hands but Elizondo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cooper moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cooper is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Elizondo wants to control from the top but Cooper keeps moving. #T4#
Cooper looking for a sweep. Not yet Cooper, not yet.
Elizondo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Elizondo tries to move to mount but Cooper blocks the move with his legs.
Cooper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elizondo scores with a couple of short elbows.
John Cooper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lue Elizondo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Elizondo trying to control the action but Cooper is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lue Elizondo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Elizondo 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Lue Elizondo!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Lue Elizondo!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Lue Elizondo!

Lue Elizondo wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 1090 Round 3
Date: Mar 22, 2022

#R1#
Elizondo loads up on a big right hand but Estaben slips the punch.
Estaben lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Elizondo drives through and clinches with Estaben against the cage.
Elizondo prevents Estaben from breaking the clinch.
Estaben is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Estaben drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Estaben has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Elizondo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Elizondo manages to end up in side control.
Elizondo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Estaben tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Estaben is trying to work for a sweep but Elizondo has mounted him!
Estaben is trying to stand.
BOOM! Elizondo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Elizondo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Estaben is bucking up trying to escape but Elizondo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC#Estaben is rocked!
Estaben holds on for dear life, controlling Elizondo's posture momentarily.
Estaben is still in real trouble! Can Elizondo finish him?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Estaben can do anything to dispel that myth.
Estaben slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Estaben seems to have recovered his senses.
Estaben avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Elizondo. #T2##SUB#
Elizondo wants to work for an arm triangle but Estaben is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Elizondo 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.
Estaben pushes Elizondo off but Elizondo dives into side control.
Estaben is trying to get back to his feet.
Estaben looks to move to half guard but instead Elizondo has passed into mount! Damn!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elizondo wants to control the pace but Estaben is squirming around nicely.
Estaben is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Elizondo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Estaben's face.
Elizondo punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Elizondo softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Estaben is out cold! Elizondo jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lue Elizondo!

Event: QFC Tournament 1090 Round 3
Date: Mar 22, 2022

#R1#
Morrison throws a series of strikes that have Cooper backpedaling.
Morrison throws a leg kick #TD#
and Cooper counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Morrison wants to get back to his feet but Cooper is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Cooper from controlling successfully.
Cooper content to stall in guard here.
Cooper seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Morrison for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison is controlling Cooper's posture.
Cooper content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1##SUB#
Cooper drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Morrison manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cooper has Morrison in his guard.#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cooper is on top in guard. #REVR#
Morrison wants to sweep here but Cooper controlling him for the moment.
Morrison keeping full guard, as Cooper tries to pass.
Cooper throwing strikes but missing.
Cooper lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Cooper wants to control from the top but Morrison keeps moving.
Cooper postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Morrison can't keep his opponent in guard - Cooper advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cooper 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.#SUB#
Cooper is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Cooper is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morrison sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Cooper trying to control from half guard but Morrison is working away.
Cooper passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Morrison! #SUB#
Cooper jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Morrison is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Morrison and Cooper has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB#
Cooper looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cooper works to advance to full mount. Morrison defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Morrison really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cooper. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4##SUB#
Cooper jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Morrison is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Morrison and Cooper has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB#
Cooper working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Cooper is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morrison knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morrison manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cooper's best efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Cooper dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Morrison slaps away a takedown attempt from Cooper, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cooper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morrison as he jumps to the side.
Cooper shoots in looking for a takedown. Morrison tries to sprawl out of it but Cooper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morrison manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Cooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morrison throws a leg kick that misses.
Cooper takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cooper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morrison stalks Cooper and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cooper's face. Cooper staggers backwards, shaken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper shoots in but no luck this time.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Morrison, as that shot connected.
Cooper misses with a series of wild punches.
Morrison is looking to chop away at Cooper's legs. #T1#
Cooper looks for a takedown but Morrison sprawls well.
Morrison cracks a nice hook into Cooper's ribs.
Morrison scores with a shot to the body.
Morrison connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cooper. Cooper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Richard Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrison moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cooper shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morrison pinned against the cage. Morrison gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cooper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cooper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cooper drops his hands momentarily and Morrison takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Cooper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morrison scores with a jab to the body.
John Cooper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrison thows a leg kick but Cooper checks it #TD#
and Cooper counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Cooper is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Cooper is working for a kimura here but Morrison manages to reverse the position and he's now in Cooper's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Cooper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morrison defends well.
Morrison trying to control but Cooper is working from the bottom. #T3#
Morrison is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cooper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cooper is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Morrison is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Morrison wants to pass the guard but Cooper is keeping the position.
Cooper keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Morrison works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cooper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morrison's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morrison's back!#SUB#
Cooper is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #T4##SUB#
Morrison defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cooper's arms.
Morrison tries to break free.
Cooper just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #SUB#
Cooper has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Morrison! Can he survive? No! He's out! Cooper gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Cooper!

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