Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 124 - Foley Vs Tepes Lii
Date: Sep 12, 2021

#R1#
Ridgewood stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#It looks like Jean Mbappe has been cut.
We've been told by Mbappe's head coaches at Puncher's Chance Collective that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Mbappe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ridgewood sprawls well initially but Mbappe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mbappe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ridgewood felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Mbappe seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Ridgewood has recovered full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ridgewood working a defensive guard here.
Mbappe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ridgewood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mbappe landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgewood keeping moving, preventing Mbappe from controlling successfully.
Ridgewood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Ridgewood being controlled here, momentarily.
Mbappe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mbappe throws a strike but Ridgewood rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ridgewood loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ridgewood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ridgewood missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mbappe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mbappe is working hard here to advance position.
Mbappe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mbappe tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Ridgewood wants to get up but he can't break Mbappe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mbappe trying to control the position.
Mbappe has momentary wrist control but Ridgewood slips an elbow through the middle.
Ridgewood working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mbappe looking for a sweep. Not yet Mbappe, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ridgewood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mbappe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ridgewood is fending him off so far but Mbappe persists. Nope, Ridgewood circles away and we're back to standing.
Mbappe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mbappe walks straight into a right hand from Ridgewood - that's dropped him! Ridgewood jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Mbappe from any more punishment! Mbappe complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Barry Ridgewood!
In his post fight interview, Barry Ridgewood started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: OFK 111 - Plutov Vs Holloway
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1##TD#
Mbappe feints and as Brockington raises his hands in defense, Mbappe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Brockington looking for a triangle here. Mbappe is fighting it but it looks tight! Brockington pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mbappe is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kevin Brockington!

Event: OFK 104 - Shamrock Vs Power
Date: Jul 07, 2021

#R1#
Da Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
Mbappe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Da Silva defends it nicely.
Mbappe looks for a takedown but Da Silva sprawls well.
Da Silva misses with a body kick.
Da Silva with a jab.
Mbappe blocks a jab.
Mbappe shoots in and drives through. Da Silva sprawls well.
Da Silva follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Mbappe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mbappe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Da Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
A nice side step and Da Silva releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Mbappe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD#
Mbappe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Da Silva 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.
Da Silva trying to control the position.
Mbappe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Da Silva is trying to control the position but Mbappe postures up. #SUB#
Mbappe drops back looking for a leg! Da Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Da Silva manages to kick Mbappe off! Mbappe jumps back into Da Silva's guard.
Mbappe controlling from the top position. #T2#
Da Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Da Silva, not yet.
Mbappe postures up and lands a big shot to Da Silva's brow.
Mbappe 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.
Mbappe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mbappe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Da Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mbappe is one step ahead there.
Mbappe 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.
Mbappe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Da Silva is looking to stand up but Mbappe isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Mbappe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Da Silva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Da Silva has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Mbappe seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mbappe controlling Da Silva's posture.
Da Silva postures up in Mbappe's guard and throws a big left but Mbappe blocks it.
Da Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Da Silva throws a strike but Mbappe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Mbappe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mbappe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mbappe chips away with some ground and pound.
Da Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mbappe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Mbappe drops back looking for a leg! Da Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Da Silva manages to kick Mbappe off! Mbappe jumps back into Da Silva's guard.
Mbappe landing some decent shots from guard.
Mbappe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mbappe scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC#Da Silva is rocked!
Mbappe works over Da Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
Da Silva is still in real trouble! Can Mbappe finish him?#SUB#
Mbappe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mbappe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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!
Mbappe gets to his feet and stands over Da Silva, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Da Silva felt that one! Mbappe unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Da Silva from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Mbappe!

Event: Tokyo Dome Fight 6
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Gu Re throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Banza throws a series of punches but Gu Re avoids them all with ease.
Gu Re thows a body kick. Banza tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gu Re throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gu Re lands a front kick.
Banza looks winded!
Nice body kick from Gu Re.
Gu Re scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Banza has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gu Re.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gu Re!
Gu Re lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#It looks like Andre Banza 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!
Some wild striking there from Gu Re.
Banza takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gu Re connects with a high kick.
Banza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gu Re can pounce on him.
Gu Re lands a nice looking kick to the body. Banza takes a step back to recover.
Gu Re thumps Banza with a low kick.
Banza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gu Re really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gu Re scores with a spinning back kick!
Gu Re throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gu Re fakes the leg kick and cracks Banza in the body.
Banza on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Gu Re. Those never looked like landing.
Banza is looking for the big counter here.
Banza takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gu Re lands a front kick.
Gu Re lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gu Re ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Banza has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gu Re.
Gu Re buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gu Re uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banza.
Gu Re thows a body kick. Banza tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gu Re throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gu Re lands a nice looking body kick.
Gu Re lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banza on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gu Re lands a front kick.
Gu Re keeps Banza at a distance using the push kick.
Gu Re throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Banza.
A low kick lands for Gu Re.
The fighters circle, before Gu Re throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Banza's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Gu Re lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Jang Gu Re!

Event: Blood & Bone A&E 9901
Date: Jun 15, 2021

#R1#
Fukumitsu throws a big shot that misses.
Giles shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fukumitsu as he avoids it easily.
Fukumitsu throws a nice looking combination but Giles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fukumitsu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fukumitsu duly obliges.
Giles with a lazy takedown attempt
and Giles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fukumitsu takes a swing at Giles's ribcage but misses.
Fukumitsu throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Fukumitsu gets caught napping as Giles dives in and scores a takedown. Fukumitsu manages to retain guard.
Fukumitsu wants to get back to his feet but Giles is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Giles stays in close to Fukumitsu's body and controls the position. #T1#
Fukumitsu wants to stand up but Giles is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fukumitsu 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.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Fukumitsu manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Giles tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Giles.
Fukumitsu wants to break free but Giles has control.
Giles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fukumitsu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Giles goes for a double leg but Fukumitsu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fukumitsu continues to drive forward.#T2#
Fukumitsu scores with a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fukumitsu, as that shot connected.
Nice takedown defense from Fukumitsu. No joy for Giles on that attempt. #TD2#
Giles fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fukumitsu to the ground. Giles is now in Fukumitsu's guard.
Fukumitsu wants to stand but Giles is controlling the position.
Giles is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fukumitsu wants to stand but Giles is controlling the position. #T3#
Giles is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fukumitsu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fukumitsu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Jackson Giles has been cut.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheers as Fukumitsu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Giles doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#Giles is rocked!
Giles's coach down at Puncher's Chance Collective was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Giles's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Giles takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Giles is still on wobbly legs! Can Fukumitsu finish him?#T4#
Fukumitsu lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Giles head around and knocks him out cold! Fukumitsu hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: More Blood A&E 20
Date: May 31, 2021

#R1#
Moon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shadow Moon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Moon. Beautiful body shot.
Giles shoots in for a takedown but Moon shows good takedown defense.
A good leg kick by Moon.
Good work by Giles as he checks the leg kick.
Giles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Giles closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Giles perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Giles moves nicely into side control. #T1##SUB#
Giles is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Giles taking a breather here.
Moon tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Giles controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Giles has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Giles seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Moon for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Giles breaks from Moon's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Giles controlling from mount. #SU#
Giles stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Giles is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Giles. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Giles feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T4#
Giles engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Moon wants to get back to his feet but Giles is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Giles stays in close to Moon's body and controls the position.
Giles stops Moon from standing up.
Moon looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Giles content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Giles dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Moon. Giles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Giles shoots for a double leg takedown but Moon sprawls well. He's pushed Giles's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moon misses with a leg kick
and Giles counters with a series of strikes. Moon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Giles goes for a double leg but Moon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moon continues to drive forward.
We've been informed that Moon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Moon is trying to break the clinch but Giles has him pressed against the cage.
Giles is trying to pull guard but Moon has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Giles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Giles tries to pull guard but Moon won't allow it.
Giles has Moon pressed against the cage, preventing Moon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Moon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giles fails with a takedown attempt.
Moon throws a leg kick but Giles moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Giles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Moon throws a leg kick but Giles sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Moon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Moon scores with a hook to the body. Giles takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Moon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Moon is breathing heavily.
Giles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Giles walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Giles shoots in for a takedown but Moon shows good takedown defense.
Moon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moon unleashes a big counter combination but Giles bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Moon tries a low kick but Giles avoids it.
Jackson Giles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moon lands a slapping body shot.
Moon misses with a low kick.
Giles tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moon defends well and Giles ends up having to push Moon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Moon has picked Giles up - he's going for a ride! Moon dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T2#
Giles is trying to maintain the position but Moon is very close to passing his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moon scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Giles looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Moon wants to work for an arm triangle but Giles is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Moon looking for a submission but Giles manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt. #SUB#
Moon has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Giles to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Moon is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Giles pulls down on the head and he's put Moon to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jackson Giles!

Event: CoMMA Fight Night 4
Date: May 31, 2021

#R1#
Mbappe dives in for a single leg takedown but Hans sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hans tries to counter with a clinch but Mbappe shakes him off and moves away.
Mbappe wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
Hans turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB2#
Hans tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mbappe keeps Hans under control for a moment.
Mbappe struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mbappe is looking for a sweep.
Hans wants to control but Mbappe is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
Hans tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hans has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Hans tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hans has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hans postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mbappe is looking to regain half guard here but Hans keeps moving and retains side control.
Hans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mbappe keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Hans tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mbappe tries to buck Hans off but Hans is having none of it.
Mbappe manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hans is trying to control the action in half guard but Mbappe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Hans is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mbappe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Hans is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Hans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mbappe keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hans prevents Mbappe from improving his position.
Mbappe has a hand on Hans's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hans takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mbappe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hans trying to control but Mbappe is having none of it. #SU2#
Hans is standing up, even though he is in mount. #TD#
Mbappe throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hans tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mbappe is in Hans's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hans throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mbappe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Hans has his foot on Mbappe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mbappe works his way back into a safe position though.
Mbappe wants to control from the top but Hans keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Waltur Hans dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mbappe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hans tries to counter with a clinch but Mbappe shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Hans darts in and clinches Mbappe up against the cage.#TD2#
Hans has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mbappe regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mbappe keeping moving, preventing Hans from controlling successfully.
Mbappe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hans trying to control but Mbappe is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mbappe wants to hit a sweep here but Hans passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mbappe there!
Mbappe 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.#T1#
Mbappe is trying to maintain the position but Hans is very close to passing his half guard.
Hans is looking to advance position but Mbappe won't allow it.
Mbappe is trying to control but can't.
Hans is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mbappe!
Hans looking to finish with strikes here! #SUB2#
Hans goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mbappe is on top in guard. #SUB2#
Hans working for a triangle but Mbappe defends it easily.
Mbappe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hans on the ground.#T2#
Mbappe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mbappe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mbappe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mbappe trying to control the position from guard on top but Hans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at My Yardâ„¢ï¸ Resurrect inform us that Hans has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mbappe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mbappe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hans keeping full guard, as Mbappe tries to pass.
Mbappe landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Mbappe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mbappe wants to control from the top but Hans keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hans is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mbappe is aware though and is defending well.
Hans is breathing heavily.
Mbappe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hans controls Mbappe momentarily but Mbappe frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mbappe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mbappe scoring with some ground and pound.
Mbappe looking to pass the guard.
Mbappe lands a couple of elbows.#ROC#Hans is rocked!#T4#
Mbappe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hans is still in real trouble! Can Mbappe finish him?
Hans has momentary wrist control but Mbappe slips an elbow through the middle.
Mbappe arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Hans's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jean Mbappe!

Event: CoMMA 7 Naruyo vs Davidson
Date: May 25, 2021

#R1#
Cleary changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Elijah Cleary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mbappe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Cleary gets caught napping as Mbappe dives in and scores a takedown. Cleary manages to retain guard.
Mbappe throwing strikes but missing.
Mbappe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mbappe trying to control but Cleary is working from the bottom.
Mbappe landing some decent shots from guard.
Mbappe cracks Cleary with a solid left hand.#ROC2#Cleary is rocked!
Cleary on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cleary tries to get out of the position.
Mbappe sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleary preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Mbappe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cleary working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mbappe.
Cleary knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mbappe on the ground.
Cleary is looking to stand up but Mbappe isn't so interested in that idea.
Mbappe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Mbappe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mbappe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mbappe advances position into side control!#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.
Mbappe scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cleary to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Mbappe is working to tighten his grip on Cleary's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Cleary has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Mbappe is really squeezing tight and eventually Cleary passes out! Mbappe breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jean Mbappe!

Event: Tokyo Dome FIght 3
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Banza misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by MacMillan. #SUB2#
MacMillan is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Banza is trying to escape and MacMillan transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Banza is forced to tap! Nice work there by MacMillan! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Evan MacMillan!
Evan MacMillan very nearly forgot to thank KOMBAT KLOTHING amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: CoMMA 6 Garrison vs Sinisterra
Date: May 11, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Tune forces Mbappe back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Tune pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Tune scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mbappe tries to get to full guard but Tune has control of the leg.
Tune wants to take a breather but Mbappe is having none of it.
Tune throwing shots but Mbappe is blocking nicely.
Tune controlling the action here.
Tune has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mbappe is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mbappe is not content to let Tune control the position.#T1#
Mbappe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mbappe.
Tune wants to control from the top but Mbappe keeps moving.
Tune stopping the sweep attempt from Mbappe.
Tune postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tune trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mbappe's guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mbappe moves in looking to clinch but Tune pushes him off.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mbappe.
Tune slaps away a takedown attempt from Mbappe, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Mbappe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tune to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tune controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mbappe looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tune puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Tune missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mbappe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tune on the ground.
Tune wants to stand up but Mbappe is controlling the position.
Tune seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tune looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tune prevents Mbappe from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tune thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tune wants to take a breather but Mbappe is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tune content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Tune is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mbappe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tune is pressing down on Mbappe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mbappe is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kimmy Tune dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Tune closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mbappe quickly recovers to half guard.
Tune looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tune prevents Mbappe from improving his position.
Tune takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tune wants to free his trapped foot but Mbappe is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Tune 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.
Tune works his way into side control. #T1#
Tune wants to take a breather but Mbappe manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Tune.
Tune is looking to work some ground and pound but Mbappe has wrist control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tune throws an elbow that misses. Mbappe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tune's guard. Nice move by Mbappe!#REVR#
Mbappe trying to control the position from guard on top but Tune is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tune is on top in guard. #REVB#
Mbappe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mbappe tries to get out of the position.
Tune working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mbappe pulls Tune in close to prevent any damage.
Tune has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tune looking to sit in guard and control but Mbappe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Tune controls Mbappe momentarily but Mbappe frees himself.
Mbappe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tune being controlled here, momentarily.
Tune wants to sweep here but Mbappe controlling him for the moment.
Mbappe wants to control from the top but Tune keeps moving.
Mbappe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kimmy Tune has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tune keeping moving, preventing Mbappe from controlling successfully.
Mbappe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mbappe throwing strikes but missing.
Tune not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mbappe throwing strikes but missing.
Tune is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mbappe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tune stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tune wants it to stay on the feet.
Mbappe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kimmy Tune showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mbappe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tune.#CL2#
Tune darts in and clinches Mbappe up against the cage.#TD2#
Tune gets control of Mbappe's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tune will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tune keeping full guard, as Mbappe tries to pass.
Tune looking for a sweep. Not yet Tune, not yet.
Mbappe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mbappe trying to control but Tune is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tune looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mbappe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mbappe with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Mbappe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tune's head.
Tune is trying to keep Mbappe in close.
Mbappe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mbappe cracks Tune with a solid left hand.
Mbappe throws a big right hand that misses.
Mbappe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tune works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES2#
Tune manages to escape and get back to his feet. #TD2#
Tune closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tune takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mbappe struggling a bit here.#T2#
Tune trying to control the position but Mbappe is working away.
Tune blocks the strikes from Mbappe.
Mbappe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mbappe wants to control but Tune postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Tune creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mbappe sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Tune clinches up with Mbappe and pushes him back against the cage.
Mbappe wants to take the fight to the mat but Tune manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Tune tightens his grip and picks Mbappe up, before dumping him to the ground. Mbappe manages to land in guard.
Mbappe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SU2#
Tune stands and steps away. Mbappe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tune's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mbappe under the eye.#TD#
Mbappe looking to score a takedown here. Tune is defending well but Mbappe drives through and ends up in Tune's guard.
Tune looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4##ES2#
Tune kicks Mbappe off and gets to his feet.
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!
Tune stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Tune looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mbappe!
Tune wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mbappe keeps working.
Mbappe is looking for a sweep.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimmy Tune!

Event: Tokyo Dome FIght 2
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Banza misses with a head kick.
Banza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gu Re shoots in but no luck this time.
Banza throwing a counter right hand but Gu Re manages to avoid it.
Banza lands a really nice looking cross but Gu Re seems unphased. #CUT#It looks like Jang Gu Re has been cut.
Banza looks to land a combination but Gu Re avoids it well.
Gu Re tries to counter with a clinch but Banza shakes him off and moves away.
Gu Re throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gu Re staying out of range there.
Banza misses with a hook.
Banza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gu Re circles away quickly and effectively.
Banza is breathing heavily.
Banza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gu Re moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Banza has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gu Re.
Gu Re is trying hard to land a takedown here. Banza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gu Re is trying hard to land a takedown here. Banza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Andre Banza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jang Gu Re.
Gu Re staying out of range there.
Gu Re tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gu Re takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gu Re goes for a double leg but Banza avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Banza continues to drive forward.
Banza throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Gu Re holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Banza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Banza is trying to push Gu Re away but Gu Re has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Banza's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Gu Re pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gu Re on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andre Banza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banza tries a head kick but it misses.
Gu Re drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Banza defends it well.
Gu Re blocks a head kick by Banza.
Gu Re is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Banza with a body shot.
Gu Re is looking to clinch but Banza is avoiding it.
Gu Re shoots in for a takedown but Banza shows good takedown defense.
Banza throws a looping overhand right but Gu Re ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Gu Re.
Banza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Andre Banza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banza slaps away a takedown attempt from Gu Re, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gu Re lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gu Re showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banza. #CL2#
Gu Re forces Banza back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Gu Re fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Gu Re breaks from the clinch.
Banza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gu Re. Gu Re obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gu Re fails with a takedown attempt.
Banza leaves Gu Re with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gu Re looks to land a combination but Banza avoids it well.
Gu Re tries to clinch up but Banza circles away and keeps his distance.
Gu Re is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Banza stuffs the takedown.
Banza throwing a counter right hand but Gu Re manages to avoid it.
Banza throws a shot from downtown. Gu Re moves away and avoids it.
Banza keeps the fight on the outside.
Gu Re feints and then cracks Banza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Banza down.
Gu Re tries to clinch but Banza is having none of it.
Gu Re has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Banza.
Gu Re shoots in for a takedown but Banza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gu Re tries for a takedown but Banza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Banza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gu Re.
Gu Re misses with a double jab.
Banza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gu Re counters with a series of strikes. Banza will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gu Re throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gu Re tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Banza defends well and Gu Re ends up having to push Banza into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gu Re goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gu Re tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circling - Gu Re throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gu Re shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Banza as Gu Re shoots in.
Banza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Banza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gu Re.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gu Re lands a nice looking body kick.
A leg kick checked by Gu Re.
Gu Re shoots in but no luck this time.
Banza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gu Re shoots in but no luck this time.
Gu Re dives in and grabs Banza's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banza pushes down on Gu Re's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gu Re or perhaps it was just good defense by Banza, which made it look bad.
Banza misses with a straight right.
Banza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gu Re sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gu Re tries to counter with a clinch but Banza shakes him off and moves away.
Gu Re tries to clinch there but Banza circles away.
Banza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gu Re throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gu Re is looking to clinch but Banza is avoiding it.
Banza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gu Re circles away quickly and effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Banza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jang Gu Re's cut.
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#
Banza sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Banza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Banza swinging wildly here.
Banza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gu Re circles away quickly and effectively.
Gu Re fails in his attempt to clinch.
Banza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gu Re can do to turn this around?
Banza throws a hook to the side of Gu Re's head but Gu Re sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banza misses with a few strikes there.
Gu Re is looking to clinch but Banza is avoiding it.
Banza throws a jab when Gu Re was well out of range.
Gu Re shoots in for a takedown but Banza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gu Re misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gu Re fails to land the takedown.
Andre Banza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jang Gu Re.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gu Re misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banza. #T1#
Banza throws a nice looking combination but Gu Re bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice body kick there by Gu Re.
Banza stuffs the takedown attempt from Gu Re. Gu Re gets slowly back to his feet.
Andre Banza is winning the standup battle so far.
Gu Re throws a right and a left that Banza avoids nicely.
Gu Re throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Gu Re misses the target.
Banza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gu Re.
Nice sprawl there from Banza as Gu Re shoots in.
Banza throws a looping overhand right but Gu Re ducks down to avoid it.
Gu Re wants to clinch up but Banza keeps it at a distance.
Gu Re tries to clinch but Banza is having none of it.
Gu Re shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Banza but Banza pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Banza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Banza stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Banza wants it to stay on the feet.
Banza lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice sprawl there from Banza as Gu Re shoots in.
Gu Re shoots in for a takedown but Banza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Banza connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banza lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gu Re tries to score a power double leg takedown but Banza sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gu Re somewhat.
Banza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gu Re tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Banza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gu Re looks for a takedown but Banza sprawls well.
Banza appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Gu Re fails in his attempt to clinch.
Banza stuffs the takedown attempt from Gu Re. Gu Re gets slowly back to his feet.
Gu Re dodges the punch combination from Banza.
Gu Re with a nice calf kick.
Banza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gu Re is looking to clinch but Banza is avoiding it.
Gu Re tries to score a power double leg takedown but Banza sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gu Re somewhat.
Gu Re shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Banza pinned against the cage. Banza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Gu Re with the inside leg kick.
Banza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gu Re counters with a nice body kick.
Gu Re tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gu Re throws a series of punches but Banza moves out of range.
Gu Re tries to clinch but Banza moves out of range.
Gu Re moves out of range as Banza strikes.
Gu Re tries to score a power double leg takedown but Banza sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gu Re somewhat.
Banza stuffs the takedown attempt from Gu Re. Gu Re gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Banza dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jang Gu Re's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Banza throws a lazy uppercut
and Gu Re counters with a nice low kick that buckles Banza's knee momentarily.
Gu Re tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Banza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gu Re tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gu Re misses with a takedown attempt - Banza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Banza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Banza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gu Re slips a jab and a cross from Banza.
Gu Re fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gu Re fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Andre Banza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jang Gu Re.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Banza. #CL2#
Gu Re has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Banza tries to break the clinch but Gu Re is controlling the position. #T1#
Gu Re misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Gu Re manages to break the clinch.
Gu Re is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Banza defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gu Re.
Gu Re tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An inside leg kick from Banza misses.
Nice sprawl there from Banza as Gu Re shoots in.
Banza misses with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gu Re checks a leg kick.
Gu Re looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Gu Re closes the distance and clinches.
Banza tries to circle away but Gu Re has him pinned against the cage.
Gu Re tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T2#
Banza is trying to force a seperation but Gu Re has the dominant position.
Gu Re trying to control the position but instead, Banza has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gu Re into the cage.
Banza is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gu Re is looking to control Banza's arms but Banza gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gu Re has his back to the cage.
Gu Re is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gu Re is trying to pull guard but Banza turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Banza is trying to break free.
Banza is trying to break the clinch but Gu Re is controlling him.#BC2#
Gu Re escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gu Re fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Banza avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Gu Re closes this distance looking for a takedown but Banza circles away.
Gu Re throws a head kick that half lands.
Andre Banza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banza shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gu Re goes for a double leg but Banza avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Banza continues to drive forward.
Banza misses with a combination
and Gu Re counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gu Re looks for a takedown but Banza sprawls well.
Gu Re doesn't manage to clinch there - Banza circles away.
Banza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Banza defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gu Re.
Gu Re shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Banza as he avoids it easily.
Banza cracks Gu Re with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Banza connects with a crisp jab.
Banza throws a head kick that misses.
Gu Re steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Banza.#T4#
Banza wants to slow Gu Re down by chopping away at his legs.
Banza slaps away a takedown attempt from Gu Re, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Banza is looking for a counter combo.
Banza ducks under a wild hook from Gu Re.
Gu Re tries to clinch but Banza moves out of range.
Gu Re dives in and grabs Banza's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banza pushes down on Gu Re's head and hops out.
A head kick misses from Banza.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Gu Re has closed the distance and engaged Banza in a clinch. #BC2#
Gu Re breaks from the clinch.
Gu Re wants to clinch.
Banza loads up on a big right hand but Gu Re slips the punch.
As Banza backs off Gu Re throws a huge counter combo but Banza manages to avoid it all.
Jang Gu Re has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andre Banza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Banza slaps away a takedown attempt from Gu Re, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Banza lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Banza!

Event: Back in Blood A&E 99
Date: Apr 30, 2021

#R1#
Dort swats away the attempt to clinch by McFarland.
Dort shoots in for a takedown but McFarland shows good takedown defense. #CL#
McFarland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
McFarland ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McFarland no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dort wants to control from the top but McFarland keeps moving.
McFarland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McFarland on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McFarland tries to get out of the position.
McFarland trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
McFarland has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dort has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dort wants a takedown but no success here.
Dort wants a takedown but no success here.
Jim McFarland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Dort.#T1#
McFarland tries to pull guard but Dort won't allow it.
McFarland is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McFarland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Dort breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McFarland goes for a double leg but Dort avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dort continues to drive forward.#TD#
McFarland pulls guard.
McFarland controlling Dort's posture.
McFarland is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Lions Den that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB#
McFarland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dort is aware though and is defending well.
McFarland is trying to keep Dort in close. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. McFarland manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2#
McFarland is trying to break the clinch but Dort is controlling him.
Dort tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McFarland's elbow.
McFarland stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #TD2#
Dort wants the takedown. McFarland is fighting it off but Dort persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McFarland's guard against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dort passes McFarland's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McFarland controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McFarland avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dort. #T3#
McFarland slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McFarland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McFarland has his hands on Dort's head, controlling the position.
McFarland wants to get back to his feet but Dort is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dort sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dort trying to control but McFarland is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
McFarland looking for a guillotine here but Dort defends easily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
McFarland rushes Dort and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McFarland is looking to take this one to the mat.
Come on Dort - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim McFarland dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
McFarland stuffs the takedown.
As Dort tries to get set, McFarland tries to push him back and clinch up but Dort manages to avoid the attempt.
Dort slaps away a takedown attempt from McFarland, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McFarland tries to clinch up.
Dort fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dort dives in and grabs McFarland's left leg, looking for a takedown. McFarland pushes down on Dort's head and hops out.
Dort missing with a left hand there. McFarland was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
McFarland clinches.
Dort trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from McFarland.
McFarland has Dort pressed against the cage, preventing Dort from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McFarland lands with a short shot to the head.
Dort wants to break free but McFarland has control. #T1#
McFarland goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dort prevents it.
McFarland is trying to pull guard but Dort has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim McFarland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dort wants a takedown but no success here.
Dort tries to break the clinch but McFarland is controlling the position.
Dort tries to break the clinch but McFarland is controlling the position. #BC2#
Dort breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McFarland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dort sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McFarland somewhat.
Dort goes for a double leg but McFarland avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McFarland continues to drive forward.
Dort is breathing heavily.
McFarland attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McFarland tests Dort's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
McFarland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Dort shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McFarland manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

McFarland is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dort presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The referee is keeping an eye on McFarland - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McFarland works on Dort's body with a couple of short punches.
McFarland missing with knees to the body.
McFarland slowing the pace effectively.
McFarland tries to pull guard but Dort won't allow it. #T3#
Dort wants to stall.
McFarland has had enough of the clinch but Dort keeps him there for the moment.
Dort tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McFarland just stands there and leans against the cage.
McFarland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Dort breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
McFarland closes the distance and clinches.
McFarland tries to pull guard but Dort won't allow it.
Dort misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McFarland. #TD2#
Dort turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dort manages to end up in side control.

McFarland throws Dort to one side and escapes!
Dort with a poor takedown #CL#
and McFarland holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Dort escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McFarland throws a head kick that misses.
Dort stuffs the takedown attempt from McFarland. McFarland gets slowly back to his feet.
Dort fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McFarland shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dort tries to counter with a clinch but McFarland shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
McFarland shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McFarland was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dort is trying to improve his position.
Sloppy strikes there by McFarland.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim McFarland dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
McFarland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dort sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McFarland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Dort counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McFarland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dort can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Dort manages to break the clinch.
McFarland stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McFarland wants it to stay on the feet.
McFarland half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McFarland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dort defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim McFarland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dort shoots in looking for a takedown but McFarland manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dort's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
McFarland moves into the clinch successfully.
Dort is pressed up against the cage. McFarland has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dort down to the mat. Dort avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McFarland moves out of range of the body kick from Dort.
Dort takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from McFarland.
Dort stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dort wants it to stay on the feet.
McFarland shoots in and drives through. Dort sprawls well.
McFarland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Dort counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dort.
Jim McFarland has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Dort jumps guard.
McFarland trying to control the position from guard on top but Dort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dort being controlled here, momentarily.
Dort keeping moving, preventing McFarland from controlling successfully. #T2##ES2#
Dort pushes McFarland off and scrambles back to his feet.
A shot to the liver by McFarland. Beautiful body shot.
McFarland will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
McFarland rushes Dort and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
McFarland pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dort working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Dort throws a big elbow that misses. #SU2#
Dort gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
McFarland pushes Dort up against the cage in a clinch.
McFarland is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McFarland goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dort prevents it.
McFarland working hard to break the clinch.
McFarland wants a takedown but no success here.
Dort leaning against his opponent. #BC2#
Dort breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Dort throws a body punch but McFarland moves out of range.
McFarland shoots in but no luck this time.
Dort tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - McFarland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from McFarland as Dort shoots in.
McFarland appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McFarland fails with a takedown attempt.
Dort drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McFarland defends it well.
McFarland displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dort.
Jason Dort has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jim McFarland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dort keeps the fight on the outside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Dort comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McFarland 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Jim McFarland!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Jim McFarland!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Jim McFarland!

Jim McFarland wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Back in Blood Prelims
Date: Apr 28, 2021

#R1#
Majors throws a head kick but Giles moves out of range. #TD#
Giles shoots in and gets a takedown into Majors's guard.
Giles is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Majors wants to stand up but Giles is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giles is stalling in the full guard.
Majors is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Giles is controlling him. #T1#
Giles controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Majors looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD#
Giles drives through with a takedown into guard.
Majors is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Giles dives into side control. #REVB#
Giles staying calm.#T2#
Giles's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Giles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Majors is trying to buck Giles off.#T3#
Giles taking a breather here.
Giles prevents Majors from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giles controlling from side mount.
Majors is pushing Giles's head away, looking to escape. Giles manages to hold on to the position though.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
You can see the frustration on Majors's face as Giles controls the position.
Giles advances to mount. #SUB#
Giles wants to finish this one by submission but Majors is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Giles.
Majors's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Giles controlling from mount.
Giles seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Majors for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Giles dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Giles looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Giles perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Giles has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Giles continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majors wants to stand back up but Giles manages to pass into side control. #T1##ES2#
Majors bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Majors tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Majors. That snapped Giles's head back.
Giles checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Giles doesn't manage to clinch there - Majors circles away.
Giles shoots in for a takedown but Majors shows good takedown defense.
Majors misses with a low kick.
Giles half committed to a counter leg kick.
Giles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2##TD#
Giles feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Majors wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Giles manages to pass to side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Majors is trying to stand.
Majors is looking to get back to is feet but Giles passes into side control.
Giles is staying tight to Majors's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Majors wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
A lull in the action here.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Majors tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Jackson Giles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Giles tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Giles has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Majors is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jackson Giles!
Jackson Giles is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: Tokyo Dome FIght 1
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
No luck for Cod with that takedown attempt.
Cod takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #TD2#
Cod fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Banza to the ground. Cod is now in Banza's guard.
Cod 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.
Banza is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cod distracts Banza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Banza is looking to stand up but Cod isn't so interested in that idea.
Cod postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cod keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banza's head.
Banza is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cod has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cod landing with the ground and pound.
Cod lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cod keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banza's head.
Cod lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banza has momentary wrist control but Cod slips an elbow through the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banza is looking to stand up but Cod isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Cod is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Banza is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cod cracks Banza with a solid left hand.
Cod chips away with some ground and pound.
Cod lands a couple of elbows.
Cod's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cod makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cod postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cod content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cod with a nice head shot there.
Cod wants to control from the top but Banza keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cod scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cod works over Banza with some ground and pound from guard.
Cod connects with a couple of short punches.
Cod postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cod postures up and lands a big shot to Banza's brow.
Cod with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cod postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cod lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cod works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cod is nestled in close to Banza, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cod landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cod lands with a punch from half guard.
Banza is breathing heavily.
Cod is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Cod.
Cod takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cod trying to control from half guard but Banza is working away.
Cod takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC2#Banza is rocked!
Cod is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Banza is hurt! He's hurt bad - Cod fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Banza from any more punishment! Congratulations to Cod! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salmon Cod!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2021

#R1#
No luck for Van Etten with that takedown attempt.
Van Etten connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Etten throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
We've been told by Johnson's head coaches at Cozad The Island that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Garrett Van Etten has been cut.#TD2#
Van Etten scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Johnson wants to stand back up but Van Etten manages to pass into side control. #SUB2#
Van Etten is working to tighten his grip on Johnson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Johnson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Van Etten is really squeezing tight and eventually Johnson passes out! Van Etten breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Garrett Van Etten!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2021

#R1#
Anders scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mbappe in his tracks.
Anders swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mbappe.
Anders lands a jab-cross combination. #TD2#
Mbappe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mbappe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Mbappe has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Mbappe wants to pass the guard but Anders is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anders circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anders listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Anders lands with a nice body punch.
Nice straight punches there by Anders. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Anders.#TD2#
Mbappe gets a takedown into half guard.
Anders avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mbappe. #T2#
Mbappe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
It looks like Mbappe might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Mbappe wants to pass to mount but Anders is defending the position.
Mbappe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Mbappe trying to mount his opponent but Anders defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mbappe in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Mbappe shoots in and gets a takedown into Anders's guard.
Mbappe showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Anders is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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 Aaron Anders will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Mbappe manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Anders on his heels. He'll look to pass Anders's guard now, I'm sure.
Mbappe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mbappe is continuing to stall.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Mbappe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mbappe is pushing down on Anders's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anders is fighting to maintain full guard but Mbappe has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Mbappe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mbappe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The adventures of Mbappe the control monster continue. Boring.
Anders is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mbappe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mbappe moves into full mount! Anders won't be happy about that!
Mbappe controlling the position easily from mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Mbappe is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mbappe with good strikes from the mount here!
Mbappe content just to control the position here.
Mbappe with a couple of short strikes.
Mbappe controlling his opponent. #T3#
Mbappe with good strikes from the mount here!
Mbappe controlling his opponent.
More stalling from Mbappe.#T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Mbappe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Anders's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Mbappe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mbappe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nice strikes from Mbappe there.
Mbappe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mbappe with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anders misses with a hook.#TD2#
Mbappe looking to score a takedown here. Anders is defending well but Mbappe drives through and ends up in Anders's guard.
Mbappe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Yet more stalling tactics from Mbappe.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Mbappe feints and as Anders raises his hands in defense, Mbappe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Anders is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mbappe dives into side control. #T4##REVR#
Mbappe is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Mbappe!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Dicko feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Dicko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dicko 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.
Dicko is standing up over Johnson. Johnson looks to escape but Dicko dives into side control.
Dicko content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dicko working the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dicko controlling the position from side mount.
Johnson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dicko is controlling him well.#T1#
Dicko 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.
Dicko lands an elbow. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dicko 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.
Johnson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dicko cracks Johnson with a big elbow.
Johnson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Johnson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Dicko controls the action.
Well, with Dicko on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Johnson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T3#
Johnson trying to get back to his feet but Dicko is in full control for now.
Dicko has good solid back control here.
Dicko lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Dicko biding his time, controlling Johnson. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Dicko controls the action.
Dicko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dicko lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manno Dicko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dicko staying out of range there.#TD2#
Dicko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dicko 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.
Dicko lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dicko stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position. #T1#
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dicko stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shaquille Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dicko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Dicko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet here but Dicko is keeping cool and he's managed to take Johnson's back.
Manno Dicko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dicko lands with a hammerfist to the side of Johnson's head.#T2#
Dicko really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Johnson.
Johnson is trying to stand back up.
Dicko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dicko scores with punches from the back.
Dicko is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3#
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Good control from Dicko.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dicko throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Johnson!
Dicko just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dicko is working the ground and pound. Can Johnson escape?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson is covering up but some of the strikes from Dicko are getting through and doing damage.
Dicko trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Johnson doesn't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manno Dicko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Dicko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dicko taking a breather here.
Dicko cracks Johnson with a big right hand but Johnson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dicko landing strikes.
Dicko lands an elbow.
Dicko working the ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Dicko politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dicko prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dicko advances nicely into full mount.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dicko has eaten all the pies!#T1#
Dicko working away from the top, dropping strikes.
BOOM! Dicko connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dicko raining down shots from the mount!
Dicko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dicko scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Johnson?
Dicko putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T2#
Dicko controlling from the full mount.
Johnson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Dicko lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dicko putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dicko looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Dicko fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dicko looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dicko lands a big elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dicko pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dicko landing strikes from the mount and Johnson is in trouble!
Dicko pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dicko controlling the position easily from mount.
Dicko lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T4#
Dicko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dicko pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dicko landing strikes from the mount and Johnson is in trouble!
Dicko dominating with strikes here.
Dicko in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dicko controlling from the full mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 25:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 25:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manno Dicko!

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