Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2024

#R1#
Bandit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bandit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Bandit. No joy for Killeraz on that attempt.
Bandit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bandit wants it to stay on the feet.
Killeraz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bandit.
Killeraz should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bandit thuds his right hand into Killeraz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Killeraz moves out of range as Bandit strikes.
Killeraz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bandit as he avoids it easily.
Brooks Bandit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Code Killeraz.
Bandit lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Killeraz out cold! Killeraz is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brooks Bandit!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2024

#R1#
Diop looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diop swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD#
and Onfoy counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Diop! #ROC#Diop is rocked!
Onfoy lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Diop! More strikes land and this one is all over! Onfoy jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jahsem Onfoy!
A relieved looking Jahsem Onfoy 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Popkov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Diop has managed to clinch. #BC#
Popkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Diop misses.
Popkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diop throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Popkov counters with a two punch combo.
Diop wants to clinch.
Diop closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Popkov scores with a nice right hand.
Popkov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diop needs to keep his hands up - Popkov had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diop closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#It looks like Mikhail Popkov has been cut.
Popkov connects with a right hand. Diop shakes it off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Popkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Popkov with a nice cross.#ROC#Diop is rocked!
Whack! Popkov lands a heavy head kick that drops Diop. The ref tackles Popkov to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Diop was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Mikhail Popkov!
An out of breath Mikhail Popkov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFA FIGHT NIGHT 4
Date: Aug 21, 2024

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Diop looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diop misses with a combination #KD#
and Hall counters with a crisp right hand that drops Diop! Hall lets Diop back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Seck Diop has been cut.
Hall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diop throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hall counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Diop out cold! What a finish! Hall is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Hall!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2024

#R1#
Alvita avoids the head kick by Verslut. #TD#
Verslut scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Verslut is trying to ground and pound but Alvita uses the momentary lack of control by Verslut to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Alvita has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Verslut. Oh but Alvita has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Verslut goes limp - he's gone! Alvita jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ajani Alvita!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2024

#R1#
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Alvita's front leg but catches the back leg as Alvita tries to avoid it.
Alvita takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Smith scores with a kick to the body.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Alvita counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Alvita seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Smith is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ajani Alvita!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1##TD#
Grabber dives in and scores a takedown into Alvita's guard.
Grabber with a nice head shot there.#ROC#Alvita is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ajani Alvita has been cut.
Grabber stands up over Alvita, holding on to his feet. Grabber throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Alvita is out cold! Grabber lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Harold Grabber!

Event: HFA FIGHT NIGHT 2
Date: Jul 24, 2024

#R1#
Diop takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Baxter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diop circles away quickly and effectively.
Baxter looks to land a right hand but Diop moved out of range.#CL#
Diop closes the distance and clinches.
Diop lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Diop breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Diop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baxter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diop on the side of the head.
Baxter lands a glancing blow to the side of Diop's head.
We've been told by Diop's head coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Diop forces Baxter back against the cage and clinches.
Baxter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baxter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baxter tries to throw a body punch but Diop avoids it by throwing Baxter back against the cage.
Baxter tries to break free but Diop pushes him back against the cage.
Diop keeps control of Baxter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diop wants to get back to striking at distance but Baxter won't allow it.
Baxter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baxter tries to land a knee to the head but Diop blocks with his arms. #T1#
Baxter can't break the clinch.
Baxter misses with a punch on the inside.
Diop is trying to break the clinch but Baxter has him pressed against the cage.
Diop has Baxter pressed against the cage, preventing Baxter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baxter struggles to land a body shot inside as Diop controls his hands.
Baxter can't break the clinch.
Baxter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baxter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Baxter can't break the clinch.
Diop is trying to break the clinch but Baxter is controlling him.
Diop is trying to break the clinch but Baxter is controlling him.
Baxter tries to break the clinch but Diop is controlling the position.
Baxter is trying to push Diop away but Diop has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Diop manages to break the clinch.
Baxter misses with a body shot. #CL#
Diop pushes Baxter up against the cage in a clinch.#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.
Baxter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diop is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diop.
Baxter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diop lands a hook that snaps the head of Baxter backwards. #BC#
Diop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baxter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Baxter slips under a jab.
Baxter throws a series of punches but Diop moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Baxter.
Diop feinted with a counter takedown.
Baxter throws a head kick that Diop semi-blocks.
Baxter keeps Diop at a distance using the push kick.
Baxter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diop momentarily.
Diop throws a looping overhand right but Baxter ducks down to avoid it.
Baxter connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Baxter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Diop drives through and clinches with Baxter against the cage.
Baxter keeps control of Diop as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baxter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diop has him pressed against the cage.
Diop prevents Baxter from breaking the clinch.
Baxter is trying to push Diop away but Diop has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Baxter is trying to break the clinch but Diop is controlling him.
Baxter tries to work over Diop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diop wants to get back to striking at distance but Baxter won't allow it.
Diop prevents Baxter from breaking the clinch.
A short left from Diop.
Baxter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diop's efforts to push away.
Baxter is looking to break free of the clinch but Diop has double underhooks.
Baxter tries to stall but Diop uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T4#
A frustrated look appears on Diop's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Baxter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diop's efforts to push away.
Diop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Baxter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diop has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Baxter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diop gets through Baxter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baxter has a couple of punches blocked by Diop.
Diop lands a nice uppercut.
Baxter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baxter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diop blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Baxter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
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 Seck Diop will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
Diop closes the distance and clinches.
Baxter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baxter can't break the clinch.
Baxter is trying to break free.
Diop keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baxter's efforts to push away.
Diop lands with a light punch inside.
Diop is looking to break free of the clinch but Baxter has double underhooks.
Baxter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diop gets through Baxter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diop misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baxter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baxter takes a shot to the head.
Baxter is trying to force a seperation but Diop has the dominant position.
Seck Diop has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diop lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baxter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Baxter is trying to push Diop away but Diop has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Baxter tries to work over Diop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baxter is trying to break free.
Diop wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diop lands with a right to the head.
Baxter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Diop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diop has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Diop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baxter lands a head kick!
Baxter lands with a nice combination. Diop backs away looking to recover.
Baxter throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Diop.
Diop throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Baxter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diop throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Baxter.
It looked like Diop was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Diop dodges the punch combination from Baxter. #CL#
Diop drives through and clinches with Baxter against the cage.
Baxter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baxter wants to get back to striking at distance but Diop won't allow it. #BC#
Diop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baxter fails to land with a series of punches.
Baxter thuds a left hand into Diop's body.
Baxter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Baxter connects with a body shot that sends Diop's belly button to the back.
Baxter swinging wildly here. #T3#
Baxter connects with a right hand. Diop shakes it off.
A nice combination there by Diop.
Baxter tries to bum rush Diop with a series of wild strikes but Diop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baxter throws a series of punches but Diop moves out of range.
Diop attempts a counter takedown but Baxter avoids it well and moves away.
Baxter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diop fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baxter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baxter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diop has him pressed against the cage.
Baxter landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #BC#
Diop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baxter lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Seck Diop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Diop throws a nice looking combination but Baxter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baxter connects with an inside leg kick.
Baxter lets loose with a powerful body kick. Diop will feel that in the morning.
Baxter lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Baxter scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Baxter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Diop crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Baxter - the referee stops the clock and Diop gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Baxter. Diop manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
No joy there for Diop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baxter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diop with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Baxter as he connects with a hook.
Baxter is looking to slow Diop down with leg kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Diop. Those never looked like landing.
Baxter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diop moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brenton Baxter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A left and a right from Baxter both land. Nice combination.
Diop misses with a series of wild punches.
As Diop backs off Baxter throws a huge counter combo but Diop manages to avoid it all.
Baxter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Diop misses the target.
Diop ducks under a wild hook from Baxter.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baxter is trying to push Diop away but Diop has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baxter wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Diop fails to land.
Baxter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Diop wants to get back to striking at distance but Baxter won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baxter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diop backwards. #T1#
Diop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baxter backwards.
Diop is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Diop looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diop lands an uppercut.#BC#
Diop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Baxter!
Diop avoids the body shot from Baxter.
Diop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baxter.
Baxter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Baxter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A combination from Baxter does no damage.
Baxter throws a front kick that sends Diop stumbling back into the cage.
Baxter throws a body punch but Diop moves out of range. #CL#
Diop has closed the distance and engaged Baxter in a clinch.
Diop misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Diop.
Diop takes a knee to the side of the body.
Baxter prevents Diop from breaking the clinch.
Baxter has had enough of the clinch but Diop keeps him there for the moment.
Baxter is trying to break free.#BC#
Diop breaks the clinch.
Baxter throws a right hand that Diop ducks under and follows up with a left that Diop also avoids with ease.#CL#
Baxter gets tackled into the cage by Diop. Diop maintains the clinch.
Baxter tries to circle away but Diop has him pinned against the cage.
Baxter is trying to break the clinch but Diop is controlling him.
Baxter working hard to break the clinch.
Baxter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diop.
A nice left hand lands by Diop.
Diop wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baxter has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Baxter working hard to break the clinch.
Baxter working hard to break the clinch.
Baxter can't break the clinch.
Diop lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baxter takes a shot to the head.
Diop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diop wants to break free but Baxter has control.
Diop wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baxter has him pressed against the cage.
Baxter throws a punch but it's blocked by Diop.
Baxter keeps control of Diop as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baxter tries to break the clinch but Diop is controlling the position.
Diop wants to get back to striking at distance but Baxter won't allow it.
Baxter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Diop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baxter is trying to break free.
Diop wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baxter has him pressed against the cage.
Diop working hard to break the clinch.
Diop lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baxter backwards.
Baxter misses with some punches.
Baxter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Diop lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baxter backwards.
Diop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diop tries to break free but Baxter pushes him back against the cage.
Diop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baxter backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baxter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Diop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diop keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baxter's efforts to push away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seck Diop showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diop 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Seck Diop!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2024

#R1#
Bandit walks into a stiff left hand from Adesanya.
Bandit missing with a left hand there. Adesanya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adesanya lands a glancing blow to the side of Bandit's head.
Bandit throws a hook to the side of Adesanya's head but Adesanya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adesanya moves away from the strike by Bandit. #CL2#
Adesanya forces Bandit back against the cage and clinches.
Good body shot from Adesanya.
Bandit has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bandit wants to break free but Adesanya has control.
Bandit wants to get back to striking at distance but Adesanya won't allow it.
Bandit has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Adesanya lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bandit backwards.
Adesanya working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Adesanya scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bandit is looking to break free of the clinch but Adesanya has double underhooks.
Adesanya prevents Bandit from breaking the clinch.
Bandit is trying to break free.
Adesanya keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bandit's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Bandit's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Adesanya looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bandit tries to break free but Adesanya pushes him back against the cage.
Bandit is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Adesanya scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Bandit is looking to break free of the clinch but Adesanya has double underhooks.
Bandit wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bandit wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bandit tries to circle away but Adesanya has him pinned against the cage.
Bandit looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A body shot lands from Adesanya.
Bandit is breathing heavily.
Bandit takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adesanya.
Adesanya lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adesanya lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Adesanya is leaning against Bandit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Adesanya lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adesanya.
A body shot lands from Adesanya.
Adesanya lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bandit or not.
A short uppercut from Adesanya.
Adesanya lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adesanya is leaning against Bandit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Adesanya working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adesanya creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Adesanya lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bandit backwards. #T2#
Adesanya lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Adesanya. #BC2#
Adesanya breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Adesanya darts in and clinches Bandit up against the cage.
Adesanya lands a body shot in the clinch.
Adesanya lands a body punch in the clinch.
Adesanya lands with a short shot to the head.
Adesanya cracks Bandit with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Adesanya. #BC2#
Adesanya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Adesanya clinches up against the cage.
Bandit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bandit wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Adesanya.
A right handed body shot lands from Adesanya.
Adesanya throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bandits head.
Adesanya lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Adesanya breaks the clinch.
Brooks Bandit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Adesanya forces Bandit back against the cage and clinches.
Adesanya throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Adesanya digs a right hand underneath Bandit's ribcage. Bandit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Adesanya lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adesanya digs a right hand underneath Bandit's ribcage. Bandit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Adesanya lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bandit.
A right hand to the body from Adesanya.
Adesanya pushes Bandit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Adesanya lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adesanya creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bandit takes a shot to the head.
Adesanya lands a right hand.
Adesanya pushes Bandit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adesanya lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Adesanya - that landed with a thud.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice left hand lands by Adesanya.
Adesanya scores with a shoulder strike.
Adesanya digs a right hand underneath Bandit's ribcage. Bandit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bandit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Adesanya.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adesanya. #T4#
Adesanya stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Adesanya lands a body shot.
Adesanya lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adesanya scores with a shoulder strike.
Adesanya lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bandit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adesanya is leaning against Bandit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adesanya lands with a left to the head.
Adesanya lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Adesanya works on Bandit's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Adesanya.
Adesanya gets through Bandit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Adesanya.
Adesanya scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Adesanya.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Adesanya.
Adesanya presses Bandit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Adesanya lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adesanya lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Adesanya - that landed with a thud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Palestine Adesanya dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Adesanya's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bandit under the eye.
Some wild striking there from Bandit.
Bandit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Adesanya drives through and clinches with Bandit against the cage.
Adesanya lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bandit backwards.
Good body shot from Adesanya.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adesanya.
Adesanya lands a right hand. #BC2#
Adesanya breaks from the clinch.
A cross from Adesanya lands.#CL2#
Adesanya forces Bandit back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Adesanya.
A short right from Adesanya on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Adesanya as the two fighters clinch.
Adesanya softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Adesanya lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#Bandit is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Adesanya lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Bandit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adesanya lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bandit backwards. #T1#
Adesanya digs a right hand underneath Bandit's ribcage. Bandit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Adesanya.
Adesanya lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adesanya lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adesanya.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adesanya.
Adesanya lands a left hand.
Adesanya creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bandit with a big uppercut! Bandit tries to clinch up but Adesanya pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Bandit to the mat! Bandit covers up and Adesanya unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Palestine Adesanya!
Post fight, an emotional Palestine Adesanya said 'Bandit got starched, I showed him who he truly is *Mic drop*'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2024

#R1#
Diop tries to clinch
and Khan counters with a straight right hand.
Khan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khan slips a jab and a cross from Diop.
Khan dodges the punch combination from Diop.
Khan digs a good body shot into Diop's ribs.
Diop closes the distance but Khan moves to the side
and Khan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diop gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Khan gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marc Khan!
Marc Khan looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'That boy ugly af!! And wtf sort of name is stopha lopha????'.

Event: LAFC Fight Night 4
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Alvarez connects with a looping right hand. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Alvarez enables Sydal to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alvarez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Alvarez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sydal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like Dylan Sydal has been cut.
Alvarez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alvarez wants it to stay on the feet.
Sydal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sydal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sydal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Sydal avoids them all with ease.
Sydal gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Sydal tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Alvarez is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Sydal buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Sydal!! Sydal is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Alvarez throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francisco Alvarez!
A relieved looking Francisco Alvarez 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: LAFC Fight Night
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1#
Bonzela Franco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alvarez defends it nicely.
Bonzela Franco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Alvarez gets caught napping as Bonzela Franco dives in and scores a takedown. Alvarez manages to retain guard.
Bonzela Franco seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bonzela Franco's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alvarez being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bonzela Franco thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bonzela Franco controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Alvarez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bonzela Franco is controlling him.
Bonzela Franco wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
Bonzela Franco slips nicely into half guard.
Bonzela Franco passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Bonzela Franco working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Alvarez turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Bonzela Franco off and cradles Alvarez's limp body as Bonzela Franco celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Pedro Bonzela Franco!

Event: LAFC 35
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Alvarez looks to land a right hand but Bononi moved out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bononi! #CUT2#It looks like Francisco Alvarez has been cut.
Bononi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Francisco Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bononi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alvarez in his tracks.
and Bononi counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Alvarez! He's just covering up as Bononi starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cezar Bononi!
Post fight, Cezar Bononi took to the microphone: 'Free facial reconstruction .....YOURE WELCOME!!!'.

Event: LAFC 29
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alvarez momentarily.
Francisco Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#It looks like Francisco Alvarez has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alvarez takes a step back to recover. #KD#
Jackson lands a big head kick that sends Alvarez tumbling to the mat! Jackson takes a step backwards and waves Alvarez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez with a hook.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarez moves out of range easily.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from Alvarez misses its intended target.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Alvarez misses the target.
Alvarez misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Alvarez misses with a looping right.#T1#
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Alvarez connects with the punch.
Jackson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alvarez's head.
Alvarez misses with a right hand
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Alvarez looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Alvarez looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws a powerful right kick. Alvarez tried to block low but the kick was high! Alvarez was taken right off of his feet! Jackson jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rashad Jackson!
After winning the bout, Rashad Jackson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: LAFC 25
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Alvarez throws an overhand right that lands on Barnett's shoulder, as Barnett tries to avoid the shot.
Alvarez moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD2#
Barnett drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Alvarez pushes Barnett off and gets back to his feet.
Barnett ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Barnett ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Barnett moves forwards but Alvarez connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Warmaster Barnett has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnett.
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez misses with a few strikes there. #TD2#
Barnett shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barnett showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Barnett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alvarez is just riding it out for now. Barnett eventually gives up the hold.
Barnett controlling the pace. #T1##SUB2#
Barnett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnett content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Alvarez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alvarez tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barnett wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
Well, if Barnett is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Barnett prevents Alvarez from standing back up. #SUB2#
Barnett maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Alvarez could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Barnett has cracked it and Alvarez is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Barnett!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Warmaster Barnett!
After winning the bout, Warmaster Barnett thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bumfights 3 Dia de los muertos
Date: Nov 02, 2021

#R1#
Wick takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wick connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alvarez momentarily.
Alvarez throws a combination that misses
enabling Wick to counter with a crisp jab.
Wick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wick throws a one two combo.
Alvarez misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Wick to counter with a crisp jab.
Francisco Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wick has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wick with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wick fails to land with a series of punches.
Alvarez unleashes a big counter combination but Wick bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Alvarez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alvarez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wick in his tracks.
Wick listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alvarez falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Wick moves into the clinch.
Wick unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Wick breaks from the clinch.
Alvarez misses with a left hand
enabling Wick to counter with a crisp jab.
Alvarez swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Alvarez misses with a straight right.
Alvarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvarez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alvarez misses with a double jab.
It looked like Wick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wick lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#KD2#
Alvarez drops Wick with a nice combination! Alvarez dives into Wick's guard, looking to finish! #ROC2#Wick is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like John Wick has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Wick manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wick slowing the pace effectively.
Wick lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Francisco Alvarez has been cut.
Alvarez misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvarez is trying to break the clinch but Wick is controlling him.
Wick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Wick on the inside.
Wick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow. #T2#
Alvarez is trying to force a seperation but Wick has the dominant position.
Wick will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alvarez up against the cage.
Wick lands a nice elbow.
A short uppercut from Wick.
Alvarez tries to break the clinch but Wick is controlling the position.
Alvarez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alvarez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Wick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alvarez misses with a double jab
enabling Wick to counter with a crisp jab.
Alvarez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wick counters with a one-two to the body.
Alvarez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Alvarez throws an off balance right hand
and Wick counters with a good, hard body kick but Alvarez shrugs it off.
Wick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alvarez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wick scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alvarez in his tracks. #CL#
Wick closes the distance and pushes Alvarez back into the cage.
We've been informed that Alvarez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wick's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Wick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wick with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wick ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Francisco Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez throws a right hand that misses
and Wick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wick's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wick duly obliges. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez misses with a hook
and Wick counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alvarez loads up on a big right hand but Wick slips the punch.
Wick is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Alvarez.#KD#
Wick lands a head kick that stumbles Alvarez and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC#Alvarez is rocked!#SU#
Wick stands up from Alvarez's guard - Wick perhaps looking for a knockout.
Alvarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Wick finish him?
Alvarez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wick counters with a thumping low kick.
Alvarez throws a poor cross that misses
and Wick counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Alvarez has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Wick!

Event: Bumfights 2: Gimme $5
Date: Oct 21, 2021

#R1#
Alvarez connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Stevenson to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Alvarez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Francisco Alvarez!
Francisco Alvarez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: SMASH: Menshikov vs Kapisi
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Cook swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Steel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cook throws an overhand right that lands on Steel's shoulder, as Steel tries to avoid the shot.
Steel throws a jab when Cook was well out of range.
Cook scores with a jab.
Cook throws a shot to the body.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cook was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Steel misses with a hook.
Cook misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Cook forces Steel back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cook.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steel.
Steel blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land.
Cook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel blocking some punches.
Steel cracks Cook with a nice body shot.
Cook misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Steel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel pushes Cook back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cook blocks a body shot from Steel.
Steel presses Cook against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steel tries to work over Cook's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Steel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
Steel throws an elbow that misses.
Steel misses with a body punch.
Steel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Solomon Cook has been cut.
Steel gets through Cook's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steel scores with a shot to the side of Cook's head.
Steel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cook has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
Cook struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel controls his hands.
Steel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
Steel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
Cook misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel tries a body shot but Cook blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Cook fails to land.
Cook blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel misses with some punches.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Cook.
Steel prevents a body shot from Cook.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land.
Cook lands a left hand. #T2#
Steel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Cook.
Cook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Steel on the inside.
Steel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steel stalling in the clinch but Cook improves position.
Steel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cook misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cook's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel lands a body punch.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cook works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
Steel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cook looks winded!
Steel works on Cook's body with a couple of short punches.
Steel gets through Cook's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Nice body punch from Steel.
Steel lands an uppercut.
Steel avoiding damage.
Steel blocks a body shot from Cook.
Steel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Steel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steel digs a right hand into Cook's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cook's gas tank.
Steel cracks Cook with a nice body shot.
Steel taking a breather.
Steel scores with a hook to the body.
Steel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#That has opened up Solomon Cook's cut even more.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steel.
Steel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Steel.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cook.
Cook prevents a body shot from Steel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Steel.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Cook avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steel.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steel works on Cook's body with a couple of short punches.
Steel pushes Cook back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cook's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steel lands an uppercut.
Steel throws a big uppercut that drops Cook! More strikes from Steel and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cook lies dazed against the cage as Steel celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Steel!
A very excited looking Jerome Steel 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: SMASH: Floyd vs Menshikov
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Cook cracks Lad with an open hand slap.
Cook feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lad misses with an uppercut. Cook saw that one coming.
Lad slips a jab from Cook.
A little jabbing left from Lad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cook avoids the body shot from Lad.
Lad looks to land a right hand but Cook moved out of range.
Cook takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lad throws a jab when Cook was well out of range.
Lad scores with a jab to the head.
Cook paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cook lands a leg kick that knocks Lad off balance momentarily.
Cook fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cook slips under a jab.
Lad lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Solomon Cook has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cook throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cook swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cook misses with a shot to the body
and Lad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cook misses with a body shot
and Lad counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cook. That's going to slow Lad down.
Lad ducks under a wild hook from Cook.#T1#
Cook clobbers Lad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Lad pushes Cook up against the cage in a clinch.
Cook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cook dodges an elbow strike from Lad.
Lad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cook misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cook lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Lad.
Lad prevents a body shot from Cook.
Lad lands a right hand.
Lad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lad creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cook's defenses.
Nice body punch from Cook - that landed with a thud.
Cook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lad lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#Solomon Cook's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lad just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cook's brow.
Cook misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cook misses with some punches.
Cook tries a body shot but Lad blocks it. #T2#
Cook struggles to land a body shot inside as Lad controls his hands.
Nice elbow from Lad. #CUT2#Solomon Cook's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cook misses with a body punch.
Cook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lad lands an elbow just above Cook 's eye. #CUT2#Jeez, Solomon Cook's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Young Lad!
An out of breath Young Lad thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH:14
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Alvarez misses with a straight left.
Harper shoots in but Alvarez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alvarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horrible takedown attempt by Harper or perhaps it was just good defense by Alvarez, which made it look bad.
Alvarez slips a jab and a cross from Harper.
Alvarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been told by Alvarez's head coaches at Cozad MMA Hilo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alvarez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
Harper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alvarez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Harper moves out of range.
Alvarez throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Harper drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Alvarez bucks up and tries to throw Harper off but instead Harper has got his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Harper is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Alvarez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Harper is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Alvarez has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Harper.
Alvarez is trying to stand back up.
Alvarez has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Harper.#T2#
Harper controls the position.#SUB2#
Harper seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Alvarez's chin but Alvarez turns very nicely into Harper's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Alvarez.
Harper wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Our spies down at at Team Mass Valley Academy inform us that Harper has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Harper wants to stand but Alvarez is controlling the position.
Harper has control of Alvarez's left arm, preventing Alvarez from doing any damage. #SU#
Harper is working an open guard so Alvarez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Harper misses with a head kick. #KD#
Alvarez drops Harper with a nice combination! Alvarez dives into Harper's guard, looking to finish! #CUT#It looks like Alex Harper has been cut.
Harper is trying to control the position but Alvarez postures up. #T4#
Harper pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage. #SU#
Alvarez stands up and waves to Harper to follow him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco Alvarez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Harper's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Alvarez lands with a big right hook that stumbles Harper - he's out on his feet here! Alvarez follows up with another monster hook that separates Harper from consciousness! Harper falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Alvarez stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Francisco Alvarez!
After the big win, Francisco Alvarez made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: GDL 104: Lasombra VS Hadjilis
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Alvarez cracks Sapp with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#It looks like Bob Sapp has been cut.#CL2#
Sapp moves into range and clinches up with Alvarez.
Sapp is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sapp tries to pull guard but Alvarez won't allow it. #BC2#
Sapp manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Sapp clinches with his opponent.
Sapp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvarez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Sapp manages to break the clinch.
Sapp tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alvarez swivels and escapes.
Francisco Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Sapp.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sapp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alvarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapp tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Sapp avoids them all with ease.
Alvarez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sapp dives in for a single leg takedown but Alvarez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alvarez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alvarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sapp.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sapp tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alvarez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Francisco Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Sapp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sapp takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sapp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Alvarez does no damage.
Alvarez misses with the combination.
Sapp tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alvarez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sapp moves in looking to clinch but Alvarez pushes him off.#KD#
Alvarez cracks Sapp with a big right hand and Sapp goes down!#ROC#Sapp 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!#SUB2#
Sapp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sapp is still in real trouble! Can Alvarez finish him?
Sapp is trying to keep Alvarez in close.
Sapp seems to have recovered his senses.#T2##SU#
Alvarez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Alvarez shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Sapp takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Alvarez sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Sapp bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francisco Alvarez!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Francisco Alvarez waved his t-shirt featuring Voodoo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.

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