Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RSE 3: Deathless
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Williamson takes the fight into the clinch.
McTesterson has had enough of the clinch but Williamson keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Williamson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McTesterson throws a leg kick
and Williamson counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Williamson moves into range and clinches up with McTesterson.
A short uppercut from Williamson. #BC2#
Williamson breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
McTesterson tries to keep at a distance but Williamson has taken the fight into the clinch.
McTesterson fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Williamson breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Williamson clinches.
McTesterson wants to get back to striking at distance but Williamson won't allow it.
McTesterson tries to circle away but Williamson has him pinned against the cage.
McTesterson is trying to break the clinch but Williamson has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Williamson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McTesterson shoots and misses
and Williamson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Testing McTesterson has been cut.#T1##CL2#
Williamson clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Williamson on the inside.
Williamson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Williamson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McTesterson is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Testing McTesterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Williamson. #BC2#
Williamson manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Williamson has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Williamson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Williamson closes the distance and clinches.
McTesterson looking for a takedown.
McTesterson has a couple of punches blocked by Williamson.
Williamson lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Williamson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Williamson clinches up with McTesterson and pushes him back against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Williamson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Williamson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McTesterson, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Williamson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Williamson clinches.
Williamson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Williamson breaks from the clinch. #CL#
McTesterson clinches.
McTesterson takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Williamson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McTesterson throws a sloppy head kick
and Williamson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Williamson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Williamson scores with a hook to the body.
McTesterson is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Williamson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Williamson clinches up with McTesterson and pushes him back against the cage.
Williamson lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Williamson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3##CL2#
Williamson pushes McTesterson up against the cage in a clinch.
Williamson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Williamson. #BC2#
Williamson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Williamson has closed the distance and engaged McTesterson in a clinch.
McTesterson looking to stall.
Williamson lands a shot to the body.
Williamson lands a right hand.
Williamson lands with a right to the head.
McTesterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Williamson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McTesterson backwards. #BC2#
Williamson breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Williamson gets a clinch.
McTesterson tries to pull guard but Williamson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Williamson breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Williamson moves into the clinch.
McTesterson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Williamson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Williamson manages to break the clinch.
Jermaine Williamson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Williamson clinches with his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Williamson. #BC2#
Williamson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Williamson has closed the distance and engaged McTesterson in a clinch. #BC2#
Williamson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Williamson has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Williamson breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McTesterson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Williamson counters with a nice right hand that sends McTesterson toppling to the canvas! McTesterson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Williamson finish him?!#CL2#
Williamson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McTesterson takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#McTesterson is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jermaine Williamson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Testing McTesterson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Williamson clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Williamson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
McTesterson tries to keep at a distance but Williamson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Williamson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McTesterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jermaine Williamson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McTesterson misses with a body punch.
McTesterson looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Williamson breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Williamson moves into the clinch.
Williamson lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Williamson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Williamson instigates a clinch.
Williamson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh McTesterson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McTesterson trying to stall but Williamson improves his position. #BC2#
Williamson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McTesterson seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
McTesterson throws an off balance right hand
and Williamson counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks McTesterson badly! He tries to strike back but Williamson puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks McTesterson out cold! Oh man, McTesterson will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jermaine Williamson!

Event: MMAHKI 60
Date: Jun 28, 2023

#R1##CL#
Ryan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sykov tries to pull guard but Ryan holds him up against the cage and eventually Sykov drops back down to his feet.
Ryan misses with some punches.
Ryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sykov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ryan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sykov is trying to pull guard but Ryan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dax Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Sykov.#TD2#
Sykov jumps guard and drags Ryan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sykov controls Ryan momentarily but Ryan frees himself.
We've been hearing that Ryan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Sykov is looking for a triangle but Ryan pushes his legs off easily.
Sykov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Sykov from controlling successfully.
Sykov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ryan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Ryan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Sykov from controlling successfully.
Sykov looking to pass the guard.
Ryan wants to sweep but no luck.
Sykov wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet.
Ryan is working hard here to advance position.
Ryan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sykov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sykov trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet.
Sykov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sykov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sykov wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sykov is one step ahead there.
Ryan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sykov looking to pass the guard.
Ryan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Sykov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sykov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryan.
Sykov is pulling down on Ryan's head. It's preventing any offense from Ryan, at least for the moment.
Ryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sykov 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.
Ryan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ryan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sykov's head.
Sykov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Sykov working for a triangle but Ryan defends it easily. #T4#
Sykov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ryan postures up in Sykov's guard and throws a big left but Sykov blocks it.
Ryan postures up and lands a big shot to Sykov's brow. #SUB2#
Sykov has his foot on Ryan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ryan works his way back into a safe position though.
Sykov wants to sweep here but Ryan controlling him for the moment.
Ryan is fighting to break Sykov's control of his arms but Sykov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ryan postures up in Sykov's guard and throws a big left but Sykov blocks it.
Sykov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dax Ryan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Ryan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sykov is trying to control the position but Ryan postures up.
Ryan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sykov trying to keep a closed guard but Ryan is proving a slippery customer.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Sykov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sykov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Ryan stands and steps away. Sykov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ryan moves into the clinch.
Sykov is trying to pull guard but Ryan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sykov prevents a body shot from Ryan. #T1##TD2#
Sykov manages to pull guard.
Ryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ryan distracts Sykov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sykov working a defensive guard here.
Sykov looking for a sweep. Not yet Sykov, not yet.
Ryan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ryan works over Sykov with some ground and pound from guard.
Sykov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Sykov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ryan defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ryan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sykov is trying to control the position but Ryan postures up.
Ryan throws an elbow that misses. Sykov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ryan's guard. Nice move by Sykov!#REVB##T2#
Ryan 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.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Sykov from controlling successfully.
Sykov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ryan is pulling down on Sykov's head to control his posture.
Sykov postures up in Ryan's guard and throws a big left but Ryan blocks it.
Ryan is adopting a defensive guard.
Dax Ryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sykov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Ryan wants to sweep but no luck.
Sykov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Sykov from controlling successfully.
Ryan controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sykov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ryan avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Sykov clinches.
Sykov tries to pull guard but Ryan holds him up against the cage and eventually Sykov drops back down to his feet.
Dax Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Sykov.
Sykov takes a shot to the head.
Sykov looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Sykov jumps guard and drags Ryan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T4#
Ryan is working Sykov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ryan throwing strikes from guard but Sykov blocks nicely.
Sykov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ryan scoring with some ground and pound.
Sykov keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan postures up in Sykov's guard and throws a big left but Sykov blocks it. #SUB2#
Ryan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan postures up in Sykov's guard and throws a big left but Sykov blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dax Ryan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sykov. #CL#
Ryan darts in and clinches Sykov up against the cage.
Sykov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ryan just stands there and leans against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dax Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Sykov.
Sykov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ryan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sykov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ryan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan gets through Sykov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ryan holding his opponent close, against the cage. #TD#
Ryan has picked Sykov up - he's going for a ride! Ryan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sykov wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ryan works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ryan unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Sykov wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Ryan celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dax Ryan!
The defeated Alexei Sykov had this to say: 'Shit happens…eh '.

Event: MMAHKI 60
Date: Jun 28, 2023

#R1#
Scott defending well as Lake loads up on a big left hand.
Scott looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lake lunges at Scott with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scott's hand. #CL#
Lake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Scott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scott. Lake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Angus Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lake lands a jab.
Lake stuns Scott with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lake staying out of range there.
Scott looks to land a left hand but Lake moved out of range nicely.
Lake was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scott throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lake counters with a nice body shot.
Lake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scott.#CL#
Lake drives through and clinches with Scott against the cage. #BC#
Lake breaks from the clinch.
Lake with a jab.
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!
Lake is looking to clinch.
Good shot there by Scott.#T1#
Lake moves out of range of the strikes.
Lake was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lake moves away from the strike by Scott.
A good leg kick by Scott.
Lake ducks under a wild hook from Scott.
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Lake.
Lake seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Some wild striking there from Scott.
Scott throws a looping overhand right but Lake ducks down to avoid it.
Scott swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lake lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Scott throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Scott misses.
Lake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scott manages to avoid it.#CL#
Lake gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Lake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Lake lands a nice shot that snaps Scott's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scott looks to throw the jab but Lake is out of range.
Scott thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Lake has Scott up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Lake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scott was well out of range. Poor timing from Lake.
Danga de danga de dang - Scott scores with a four punch combination!
Scott misses with a hook. Lake ducked under it nicely.
Lake digs a good body shot into Scott's ribs.
Lake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scott circles away quickly and effectively.
Scott falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scott on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lake misses with a straight left. #T3#
Scott throws a lazy right hand but Lake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lake looks to land a combination. Scott sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lake throws a nice looking combination but Scott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scott throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lake misses the body punch
and Scott counters with a big head kick but Lake shrugs it off.
Scott throws a nice looking combination but Lake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scott misses the jab.
A big right from Lake misses.
Lake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scott misses with a double jab
and Lake counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Scott moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scott displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Scott takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Scott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lake takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lake throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scott stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lake scores with a jab.
A big left from Scott misses. #CL#
Scott tries to keep at a distance but Lake has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Scott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scott slips under a jab.
Lake throws a lazy uppercut
and Scott counters with a straight right hand.
Lake throws out a loose jab but Scott uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lake digs a good hook to Scott's body.
Scott throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lake swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Scott ducks right into an uppercut from Lake.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Lake dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Scott throws a low kick but Lake avoids it.
Lake changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Scott misses with a straight left.
Scott throws an off balance right hand
and Scott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scott can do to turn this around?
Scott works over Lake's head and body with a nice combination.
Scott misses with a left hand
and Lake counters with a straight right hand.
Lake defending well as Scott loads up on a big left hand.
Lake lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Lake clinches up with Scott and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Lake manages to break the clinch.
Lake sizes up Scott with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott throws a poor cross that misses
and Lake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scott misses with a looping right.
Scott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lake manages to avoid it.
Scott throws a right hand that misses
and Lake counters with a series of strikes. Scott will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
A right-left combo lands from Scott.
Scott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scott walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Lake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Scott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scott throws a sloppy head kick
and Lake counters with a straight right hand.
Scott throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Lake darts in and clinches Scott up against the cage.
Good body shot from Lake.
Scott prevents Lake from breaking the clinch.
Scott is trying to break free.#BC2#
Scott breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott throws a lazy right hand but Lake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Lake darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lake on the wrong end of a nice jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Scott.
Cody Lake is winning the standup battle so far.
Lake lands a head shot.
Scott missing with a left hand there. Lake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lake walks into a jab.
Scott swings widly with a right hand
and Lake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scott cracks Lake with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Scott with the inside leg kick.
Scott throws out a leg kick but Lake moves out of range and Scott only half commits.
Scott misses with a left hand
and Lake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scott manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lake slips under a jab from Scott.
Scott tries to land a leg kick but Lake saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Scott throws a nice inside leg kick.
Scott takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice body punch from Scott.
Scott wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Scott thumps Lake with a low kick.
Lake takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lake throws a looping overhand right but Scott ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Scott.
Lake lands with a hook. Scott tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lake moves out of range as Scott strikes.
Lake throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lake looks to land a left hand but Scott moved out of range nicely.
Lake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scott.#T4#
Lake throws out a powerful jab.
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Lake.
Scott circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lake looks to land a right hand but Scott moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Scott misses the target.
Scott misses with a hook
and Lake counters with a stiff right hand.
Scott misses with an uppercut. Lake saw that one coming.
Lake throws a big counter combination but Scott scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Scott misses with an uppercut
letting Lake counter with a right hand.
Scott with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lake to score with a decent uppercut.
Lake slips under a jab from Scott.
Scott misses with a looping left.
It looked like Lake was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Scott.
Scott has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lake connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Scott throws a leg kick
and Lake counters with a nice uppercut.
Scott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Lake dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Scott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scott.
Scott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lake was well out of range. Poor timing from Scott.
Scott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lake.
Scott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lake.
Scott throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lake, as that shot connected.
Jab, jab by Lake - just one landing.
Scott walks into a stiff left hand from Lake.
Lake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake misses with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lake, as that shot connected.
Scott takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Scott tries to move into range but Lake moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#Scott is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lake slips under a jab.
Lake appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Scott is still on wobbly legs! Can Lake finish him?#T1#
Lake takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Scott as he connects with a hook.
Scott seems to have recovered his senses.
Lake takes one to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Scott misses its intended target.
Scott darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lake drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Lake moves into the clinch.#BC#
Lake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lake tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Scott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scott circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Scott gets tackled into the cage by Lake. Lake maintains the clinch.
Scott looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Scott is trying to break the clinch but Lake has him pressed against the cage.
Angus Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC2#
Scott manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lake defending well as Scott loads up on a big left hand.
Lake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lake connects with a looping right hand.
Scott throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lake counters with a two punch combo.
Lake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Scott misses.
Scott thows a leg kick but Lake checks it
and Lake counters with a series of strikes. Scott will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scott manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scott lands with a cross.
Lake slips under a jab.
Scott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Lake tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scott throws out a loose jab but Lake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lake thuds a left hand into Scott's body.#T3#
Lake connects with a crisp jab.
Scott throws a leg kick
and Lake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some bone on bone action there as Lake checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Scott takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Scott throws a poor cross that misses
and Lake counters with a straight right hand.
Scott misses with a hook
and Lake counters with a straight right hand.#KD#
Lake lands a big right hand that sends Scott crashing to the mat! Lake stays standing though and waves Scott back to his feet!
Cody Lake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
and Lake counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Scott! He's just covering up as Lake starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Lake!
Cody Lake made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'See! That was to easy! Give me the title shot for the winner of Chimaev vs Ilmarinen because neither of them deserve it. '.

Event: MMAHKI 59
Date: Jun 26, 2023

#R1#
Esponosa defending well as Lagavulin loads up on a big left hand.
Esponosa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sergei Lagavulin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lagavulin misses with a looping right.
Lagavulin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Lagavulin takes the fight into the clinch.
Esponosa wants a takedown.
Lagavulin lands a nice elbow.
Lagavulin lands an elbow that stopped Esponosa in his tracks for a moment.
Esponosa avoids the elbow strike from Lagavulin, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esponosa jumps guard but Lagavulin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Esponosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Esponosa tries to pull guard but Lagavulin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lagavulin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Esponosa's brow.
Lagavulin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Esponosa tries to pull guard but Lagavulin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lagavulin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lagavulin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Esponosa's face. #T1#
Esponosa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Esponosa jumps guard but Lagavulin stands there with Esponosa around his waist. Esponosa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Esponosa tries to pull guard but Lagavulin won't allow it.
Esponosa avoids the elbow strike from Lagavulin, against the cage.
Lagavulin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Esponosa dodges an elbow strike from Lagavulin.
Esponosa jumps guard but Lagavulin stands there with Esponosa around his waist. Esponosa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lagavulin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Esponosa avoids a wild elbow strike from Lagavulin.
Esponosa avoids the elbow strike from Lagavulin, against the cage.
Lagavulin tries to stall but Esponosa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Esponosa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lagavulin missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lagavulin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Esponosa's brow.
Lagavulin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Esponosa avoids it.
Esponosa dodges an elbow strike from Lagavulin. #T2#
Esponosa tries to pull guard but Lagavulin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lagavulin gets underhooks to prevent Esponosa's takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lagavulin throws an elbow but misses.
Lagavulin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Esponosa avoids it.
Lagavulin is stalling here.
Lagavulin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Esponosa jumps guard but Lagavulin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lagavulin with a knee to the head.
Lagavulin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Esponosa avoids it.
Esponosa takes an elbow to the temple.
Lagavulin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Esponosa pulls guard.
Esponosa seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lagavulin slips nicely into half guard.
Lagavulin wants to pass the guard but Esponosa is defending well.
Esponosa keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3##SUB#
Esponosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lagavulin is pressing down on Esponosa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Esponosa is holding on for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lagavulin passes to side control.
Esponosa is being controlled here.
Lagavulin trying to control the action but Esponosa is working from the bottom.
Esponosa tries to buck Lagavulin off but Lagavulin is having none of it.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lagavulin working away.
Lagavulin wants to control but Esponosa is keeping him busy.
Esponosa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lagavulin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Esponosa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lagavulin taking a break here but Esponosa is having none of it and regains half guard.
Lagavulin wants to take a breather but Esponosa is having none of it.
Lagavulin passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Lagavulin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lagavulin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Esponosa to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Lagavulin takes the fight into the clinch.
Esponosa tries to pull guard but Lagavulin holds him up against the cage and eventually Esponosa drops back down to his feet.
Lagavulin throws an elbow that misses.
Esponosa is trying to pull guard but Lagavulin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lagavulin lands a damaging elbow.
Esponosa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Esponosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lagavulin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Esponosa pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lagavulin stands and throws Esponosa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lagavulin is looking to take a break and control but Esponosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Esponosa is trying to get back to half guard.
Esponosa stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Sergei Lagavulin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lagavulin trying to control the action but Esponosa is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lagavulin takes a little break here. Esponosa wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lagavulin wants to control but Esponosa is keeping him busy.
Esponosa wants to control but Lagavulin postures up.#T3#
Esponosa is looking for a sweep.
Lagavulin trying to control the position but Esponosa is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Esponosa loads up on a big right hand but Lagavulin slips the punch.#TD#
Esponosa 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.
Esponosa wants to control from the top but Lagavulin keeps moving.
Esponosa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lagavulin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Esponosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lagavulin is keeping the position for now.
Esponosa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Esponosa swings around for an armbar but Lagavulin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Esponosa's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esponosa keeping full guard, as Lagavulin tries to pass.
Esponosa can't keep his opponent in guard - Lagavulin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Lagavulin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Lagavulin misses. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lagavulin enables Esponosa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lagavulin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Esponosa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lagavulin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lagavulin has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Esponosa can't keep his opponent in guard - Lagavulin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lagavulin is pressing down on Esponosa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Esponosa is holding on for now.
Lagavulin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lagavulin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Esponosa is looking to escape. #T1#
Esponosa regains half guard.
Esponosa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lagavulin is working away from the top position though.
Lagavulin wants to take a breather but Esponosa is having none of it. #SUB2#
Lagavulin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Esponosa is just riding it out for now. Lagavulin eventually gives up the hold.
Lagavulin wants to advance to full mount but Esponosa doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Sergei Lagavulin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Lagavulin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Esponosa trying to keep a closed guard but Lagavulin is proving a slippery customer.
Lagavulin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lagavulin is continuing to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Esponosa has his foot on Lagavulin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lagavulin works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB#
Esponosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lagavulin postures up.
Lagavulin forces his way into half guard.
Esponosa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lagavulin is working away from the top position though.
Lagavulin trying to mount his opponent but Esponosa defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Esponosa manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Esponosa has control of Lagavulin's left arm, preventing Lagavulin from doing any damage.
Lagavulin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lagavulin postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lagavulin lands a glancing blow to the side of Esponosa's head.
No luck for Esponosa with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice shot by Lagavulin.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Esponosa.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Lagavulin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lagavulin 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 Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Lagavulin!
In defeat, Ricardo Esponosa stepped up to the mic, saying 'We’ll get it next time '.

Event: WFC 46: Dias v De Rossi
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Dias shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Rossi sprawls well. De Rossi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dias gets slowly back to his feet.
Dias shoots in looking for a takedown but De Rossi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dias's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dias shoots in and drives through. De Rossi sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinny Dias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dias or perhaps it was just good defense by De Rossi, which made it look bad.
Dias shoots and misses
and De Rossi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dias looks for a takedown but De Rossi sprawls well.
Vinny Dias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias misses with a takedown
and De Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Rossi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Giovanni De Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Dias with a poor takedown
and De Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dias changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Rossi tries to avoid it but Dias manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Rossi to the ground. De Rossi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that De Rossi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A cross from De Rossi lands.
De Rossi scores with a nice head shot.
Dias ducks under a wild hook from De Rossi.
De Rossi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Rossi lands a nice shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by De Rossi as he connects with a hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dias or perhaps it was just good defense by De Rossi, which made it look bad.
Dias has his takedown stuffed
and Dias takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dias shoots in for a double leg but De Rossi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It seemed like De Rossi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Dias shoots in looking for a takedown. De Rossi tries to sprawl out of it but Dias keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Rossi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A big left from De Rossi misses. #CL2#
De Rossi has Dias up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Dias pulls guard. #SUB#
Dias is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Rossi defends well.
We've been hearing good reports from Dias's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
De Rossi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Dias is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Rossi defends well.#T3##SUB#
Dias looking for submissions from the bottom but instead De Rossi passes into side control.
De Rossi taking a breather here.
Dias is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dias manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4##SUB#
Dias is sneakily working for an arm triangle but De Rossi sees it coming and defends easily.
De Rossi wants to control but Dias is keeping busy. #SUB#
Dias is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Rossi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dias.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Rossi wants to improve his position but Dias is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giovanni De Rossi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
De Rossi misses with a wild body shot.
De Rossi cracks Dias with an open hand slap.#CL#
De Rossi tries to keep at a distance but Dias has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
De Rossi drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
De Rossi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dias escapes and throws De Rossi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dias has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for De Rossi!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi is squirming around, avoiding Dias's attempts to control the action.
Dias is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because De Rossi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dias thowing shots but they're missing. #T1#
De Rossi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
De Rossi is trying to control but can't.
De Rossi is trying to get back to full guard.
Dias wants to free his trapped foot but De Rossi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
De Rossi is defending against the submission attempts here by Dias.
De Rossi is concentrating on defense, preventing Dias from advancing position.
De Rossi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#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.
De Rossi trying to control from the bottom.
Vinny Dias overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
De Rossi looking for submissions off his back.
De Rossi is trying to control but can't.
Dias wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Rossi keeps working.
De Rossi is looking for a sweep. Dias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB#
Dias seems to be looking for submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dias keeps the fight on the outside.
Dias waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Rossi.
Dias uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Rossi.
Giovanni De Rossi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dias shoots in for a takedown but De Rossi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De Rossi! But no joy.
Dias fails to land the takedown.
De Rossi swings for the body but Dias moves out of range.
Dias showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Rossi.
De Rossi slaps away a takedown attempt from Dias, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinny Dias. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##TD#
Dias closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into De Rossi's guard.#SUB2#
De Rossi working for a triangle but Dias defends it easily.
Dias trying to control but De Rossi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
De Rossi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vinny Dias will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
De Rossi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Dias closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into De Rossi's guard.
Dias looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
De Rossi has his feet on Dias's thighs here. He's pushed Dias off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Dias screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Giovanni De Rossi!
Giovanni De Rossi is the new welterweight champion!
Giovanni De Rossi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 19
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
Lewis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vera manages to avoid it.
Vera falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Lewis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vera won't be happy with that.
Vera pushes Lewis away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lewis gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Lewis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lewis taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis tries to score with some ground and pound. Vera controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T1##SUB#
Lewis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #ES2#
Vera throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Lewis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vera defends well and Lewis ends up having to push Vera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lewiss head. #BC2#
Vera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Lewis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vera is trying to defend but Lewis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've been hearing that Lewis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Vera wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Lewis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #ES2#
Vera pushes Lewis off and gets back 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!
Lewis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vera but Vera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marco Vera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vera tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Lewis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vera tries to kick Lewis off but Lewis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lewis connects with a nice short shot to Vera's temple.
Lewis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vera's head.
Vera pushes Lewis off looking to stand but Lewis dives back in and keeps control.
Lewis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vera pushes Lewis off looking to stand but Lewis dives back in and keeps control.
Still in half guard, Lewis seems content to control.#T3#
Lewis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vera tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Lewis manages to move to mount!
Lewis landing punches.
Vera trying desperately to get to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lewis connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lewis breaks from Vera's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Vera is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #T4#
Lewis controlling the position easily from mount.
Lewis postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vera looks a forlorn figure.
Lewis controlling the pace for now.
Lewis raining down shots from the mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vera really wants to buck Lewis off and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis trying to control but Vera is having none of it.
Lewis lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Vera hang on?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trayvon Lewis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Vera lands with a right hand.
Lewis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD#
Lewis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lewis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vera can do to turn this around?
Lewis works his way into full mount!
Vera tries to buck Lewis off but he can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lewis controlling his opponent.
Vera trying desperately to get to his feet. #T1#
Vera is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis landing strikes, looking to finish!
Vera really wants to buck Lewis off and get back to his feet.
Lewis has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Vera's face.
Vera is trying to stand.#SUB#
Lewis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Vera manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lewis lands a few punches from side control.
Lewis lands a nice forearm strike.
Lewis working the ground and pound.
Lewis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vera keeps working. #T2##ES2#
Vera throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Lewis throws a body punch but Vera moves out of range. #TD#
Lewis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vera wants to stand back up but Lewis manages to pass into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis wants to control but Vera is keeping him busy.
Vera dodges the ground and pound from Lewis.
Vera is trying to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Vera explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Vera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Vera does no damage. #T3#
Vera digs a good hook to Lewis's body.
Lewis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Decent striking displayed by Lewis there.
Vera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lewis throws a body punch but Vera moves out of range.
Lewis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lewis swings for the body but Vera moves out of range.
Vera appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vera throws an overhand right that lands on Lewis's shoulder, as Lewis tries to avoid the shot.
Vera stalks Lewis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lewis's face. Lewis staggers backwards, shaken.
Vera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lewis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vera connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Vera rushes Lewis and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Vera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Jab, jab by Vera - just one landing.
Vera just misses with a punch to the body.
Lewis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Vera counter with a right hand.
A big right from Lewis misses. #TD#
Lewis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vera looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Lewis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vera prevents Lewis from improving position. #SUB#
Lewis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vera has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lewis but great work by Vera.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Vera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Vera. Lewis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lewis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vera.
Vera lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vera looks to land a combination. Lewis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2#
Lewis gets tackled into the cage by Vera. Vera maintains the clinch. #BC#
Lewis breaks the clinch.
Vera doesn't manage to clinch there - Lewis circles away.
Lewis misses with an uppercut
and Vera counters with a stiff right hand.
Lewis throws a lazy uppercut
and Vera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donk. Vera catches Lewis right on the button with a cross.
Vera lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis looks to land a right hand but Vera moved out of range.
Vera scores with a nice right hand. #ROC2#Lewis is rocked!
Vera lands with an uppercut that bounces Lewis off the cage and back into range.
Oh Lewis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Vera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lewis seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice cross by Vera.
Vera misses with a two punch combination.
Lewis attempts a counter takedown but Vera avoids it well and moves away.
Marco Vera seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Vera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vera wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vera.
Lewis tries a body shot but Vera blocks it.
Vera gets through Lewis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vera tries to break the clinch but Lewis is controlling the position. #BC2#
Vera breaks the clinch.
Vera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vera as he avoids it easily.
Vera appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Vera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vera stuffs the takedown attempt from Lewis. Lewis gets slowly back to his feet.
Marco Vera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lewis.
Vera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Vera tries to clinch but Lewis is having none of it.
Vera wants to clinch.
Lewis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trayvon Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Lewis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A countering left hand to the body from Vera misses.
Vera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
Lewis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vera keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Lewis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vera is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Vera wants to get back to his feet but Lewis passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Lewis seems content to control.
Vera is trying to stand up here but Lewis is controlling him well. #SUB#
Lewis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vera is just riding it out for now. Lewis eventually gives up the hold.
Lewis is pressing down on Vera's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vera is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Vera really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Lewis throws a jab but it's blocked by Vera.
Vera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vera now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Vera darts in and clinches Lewis up against the cage.
Vera working hard to break the clinch.
Lewis tries for a takedown but Vera manages to get underhooks.
Lewis tries to pull guard but Vera won't allow it.
Vera prevents a body shot from Lewis.
Lewis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lewis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Vera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vera.
Lewis scores with a jab. Vera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lewis jabs Vera to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Vera closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Nice body punch from Vera - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Vera manages to break the clinch.
Lewis throws an overhand right that lands on Vera's shoulder, as Vera tries to avoid the shot.
Vera has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL2#
Vera has managed to clinch.
Lewis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vera lands a hook that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Lewis misses with a punch to the body.
Lewis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Vera. #TD#
Lewis pulls guard successfully.
Vera stays in close to Lewis's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Lewis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB#
Lewis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vera defends it easily.
Lewis has a closed guard, preventing Vera from standing up.
Vera content to stall in guard here.
Vera has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lewis is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Lewis shoots in and gets a takedown into Vera's guard.
Vera is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lewis looking to pass the guard.
Lewis won't allow Vera to get back to his feet. #T4#
Lewis looking to pass the guard.
Lewis stays in close to Vera's body and controls the position.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Vera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lewis drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vera looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vera looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vera! #REVB#
Vera tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lewis wants to control but Vera postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Vera dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Vera throws a series of strikes that have Lewis backpedaling.
Vera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lewis misses with a straight left.
Vera moves away from the strike by Lewis.
Vera unleashes a big counter combination but Lewis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lewis throws an off balance right hand
and Lewis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vera throws a body shot but no joy.
Lewis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vera.
Lewis feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Vera clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Lewis gets control of Vera's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lewis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vera stopping the sweep attempt from Lewis.#SUB#
Lewis looking for a guillotine here but Vera defends easily. #T1#
Vera 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.
Vera tries to stand but Lewis is controlling from the bottom.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Vera from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lewis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Trayvon Lewis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Lewis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Vera from controlling successfully.
Lewis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vera puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Marco Vera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Well, if Vera is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Lewis 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.
Lewis is not content to let Vera control the position.#T3##SUB#
Lewis actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vera in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lewis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lewis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trayvon Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Lewis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vera swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lewis.
Vera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lewis momentarily.
Lewis shoots in looking for a takedown. Vera tries to sprawl out of it but Lewis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Vera misses.
Lewis misses with a straight right.
Vera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lewis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vera stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vera jabs at Lewis's body.
Vera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Vera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vera 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Peck scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Vera!
Marco Vera is the new welterweight champion!

Event: MMAHKI 57
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
Cobb slips a straight right by Machado.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cobb misses with a two punch combination.
Machado tries to counter with a takedown but Cobb is quick to defend against it.
Machado shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cobb pinned against the cage. Cobb gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A big left from Cobb misses.
Machado attempts a counter takedown but Cobb avoids it well and moves away.
Cobb throws a right hand that Machado ducks under and follows up with a left that Machado also avoids with ease.
Machado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cobb as he avoids it easily.
Machado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cobb moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cobb lands an overhand right.
Cobb uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Machado has time to react.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Machado blocks a jab.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobb misses with an uppercut.
Machado misses with a straight left.
Billy Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Machado is looking to clinch but Cobb is avoiding it.
Machado takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Machado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.#CL#
Machado clinches with his opponent.
Cobb is trying to break the clinch but Machado is controlling him.
Cobb is trying to push Machado away but Machado has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Machado is trying to drag Cobb to the mat but Cobb just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cobb tries to break the clinch but Machado is controlling the position.
Cobb tries to break free but Machado pushes him back against the cage.
Cobb is trying to push Machado away but Machado has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Machado prevents Cobb from breaking the clinch.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
Machado is working for takedown but Cobb is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Machado has picked Cobb up - he's going for a ride! Machado dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Machado wants to free his trapped foot but Cobb is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Cobb tries to kick Machado off but Machado keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Machado wants to pass the guard but Cobb is defending well.
Machado stalling.
Machado'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.
Machado seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cobb for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Cobb is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cobb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cobb.
Machado walks into a jab.
Machado looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cobb has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Cobb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machado drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cobb sprawls and moves away.
Cobb looks to land a left hand but Machado moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Machado clinches up against the cage.
Machado tries to score a body lock takedown but Cobb shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cobb working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Come on Machado - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Machado wants a takedown but no success here.
Machado works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD#
Machado turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Machado manages to end up in side control.
Machado sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cobb is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the 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!
Machado trying to control the position but Cobb is working away.
Cobb is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Machado tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Machado has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Machado looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Cobb dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Machado drives through with a takedown into Cobb's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Machado trying to control but Cobb is working from the bottom.
Machado 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.
Machado trying to control but Cobb is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Machado is stalling in the full guard.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machado controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cobb lands a nice shot to the body.
Cobb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machado.
Cobb lands with a straight right. Machado didn't see that one coming.
Machado tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cobb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cobb looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Cobb lands a head shot.
Cobb fails to land the takedown.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Cobb connects with a body shot.
Cobb misses with a straight right.
Machado drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cobb sprawls and moves away.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
Cobb lands a nice shot that snaps Machado's head back.
Cobb misses with an uppercut.
Machado appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Machado clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Machado gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machado showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Carlos Machado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Cobb preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Machado controlling from the top position.
Further stalling from Machado.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cobb wants to stand and escape but Machado is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Machado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Machado fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Machado on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cobb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machado gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cobb.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Machado slips the punch.
Machado walks into a jab.
Billy Cobb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cobb throws a looping overhand right but Machado ducks down to avoid it.
Machado staying out of range there.
Machado tries to counter with a takedown but Cobb is quick to defend against it.
Cobb throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.
Machado changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cobb tries to avoid it but Machado manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cobb to the ground. Cobb escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Cobb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Machado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Cobb fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cobb throws a series of punches but Machado moves out of range.
Cobb connects with a nice looking jab. #TD#
Machado looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cobb looks like he's trying to stand up.
Machado is trying to control. Cobb wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado wants to advance to full mount but Cobb doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb wants to stand and escape but Machado is having none of it.
Cobb keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully. #T1#
Machado prevents Cobb from getting back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Machado 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.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cobb misses the jab.
Cobb throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.
Machado fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machado walks into a jab.
Machado misses with a takedown attempt - Cobb sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Cobb throws a hook but Machado avoids it easily.
Machado tries to counter with a takedown but Cobb is quick to defend against it.
Cobb stuns Machado with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cobb lands the left hand.
Machado defending well as Cobb loads up on a big left hand.
Cobb with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Cobb there.
A jab from Cobb finds it's way through Machado's defenses.
Machado fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado wants to clinch up but Cobb keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Machado.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb looks to land a right hand but Machado moved out of range.
Machado feinted with a counter takedown.
Cobb slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cobb defending well as Machado loads up on a big left hand.
Cobb only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Cobb. Beautiful body shot.
Machado moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cobb paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Cobb takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cobb swinging wildly here.
Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Cobb is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Machado fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cobb avoids it really well and circles away.
Cobb throws a looping overhand right but Machado ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
A head kick misses from Cobb.
Machado tries to counter with a takedown but Cobb is quick to defend against it.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Machado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobb throws a hook but Machado avoids it easily.
Machado feinted with a counter takedown.
Machado takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Machado's shoulder, as Machado tries to avoid the shot.
Machado drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cobb sprawls and moves away.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Cobb lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado takes one to the chin there.
Cobb throws a hook but Machado avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Cobb gets tackled into the cage by Machado. Machado maintains the clinch.
Cobb tries to break free but Machado pushes him back against the cage.
Machado has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cobb is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Machado drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cobb looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Cobb's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cobb is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Cobb's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Carlos Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billy Cobb is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Machado is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cobb pulls him back up using the underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Cobb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cobb 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 Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Cobb!
In his post fight interview, Billy Cobb started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: MMAHKI 55
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
A combination from Lake does no damage.
Ellington throws a leg kick which misses Lake's front leg but catches the back leg as Lake tries to avoid it.
Ellington throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lake chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ellington can pounce on him.
Ellington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ellington throws a body kick that misses
and Lake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ellington closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Lake counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Darby Ellington has been cut.#CL#
Ellington has managed to clinch.
Lake working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Lake breaks from the clinch.
Ellington tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ellington gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ellington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ellington lands a leg kick that knocks Lake off balance momentarily.#T1##CL2#
Lake darts in and clinches Ellington up against the cage.
Ellington lands an uppercut.
Ellington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Ellington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ellington tries to throw a body punch but Lake avoids it by throwing Ellington back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Ellington.
Ellington can't find room to land a body shot as Lake controls the action.
Ellington slowing the pace effectively.
Lake has had enough of the clinch but Ellington keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ellington.
Ellington has a couple of punches blocked by Lake.
Lake wants to break free but Ellington has control.
Ellington is looking to take this one to the mat.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ellington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lake.#T2#
Ellington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lake working aggressively here.
Ellington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ellington prevents Lake from breaking the clinch.
Ellington tries to score a body lock takedown but Lake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lake wants to break free but Ellington has control. #BC#
Ellington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lake has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Lake scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ellington cracks Lake with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ellington connects with a nice looking jab.
Lake throws a lazy uppercut
and Ellington counters with a straight right hand.
Ellington moves out of range as Lake strikes.
Ellington half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lake.
Ellington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Ellington misses the target.
Lake on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Lake wants to clinch up but Ellington keeps it at a distance.
Ellington looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ellington.
Ellington attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ellington jabs at Lake's body.
Ellington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lake.
Some wild striking there from Lake.
Ellington takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ellington throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lake on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ellington jabs Lake right on the nose. Lake blinks but takes it well.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Ellington.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellington throws a good cross that connects.
Lake catches Ellington with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ellington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looks like Ellington has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ellington throws a front kick that sends Lake stumbling back into the cage.
Darby Ellington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ellington was well out of range. Poor timing from Lake.
Lake misses with a jab, cross combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ellington.
Lake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ellington slips a straight right by Lake.
Lake defending well as Ellington loads up on a big left hand.
Ellington throws a nice outside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lake.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darby Ellington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darby Ellington's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ellington throws a hook but Lake avoids it easily.
Lake gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ellington on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ellington feints and then cracks Lake's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lake down.
Ellington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lake moves away.
Ellington wants to slow Lake down by chopping away at his legs.
Darby Ellington is winning the standup battle so far.
Ellington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lake looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ellington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellington throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ellington scores with the left hand. Lake knows he should have avoided that one.
Lake walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A combination from Lake does no damage.
Ellington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lake can do to turn this around?#T1#
Ellington misses with a body shot
enabling Lake to counter with a crisp jab.
A left lands for Ellington.
Lake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lake takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ellington walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Ellington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ellington misses with a punch on the inside.
Ellington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lakes head.
Ellington is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Lake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ellington connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lake's hands.#ROC#Lake is rocked!
Lake blocks a low kick nicely.
Lake is still on wobbly legs! Can Ellington finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellington dodges the punch combination from Lake.
Lake seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Ellington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Lake releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ellington tests Lake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ellington throws a hook but Lake avoids it easily.
Lake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ellington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lake takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ellington works Lake's body with a nice hook.
Ellington throws a right hand that misses
and Lake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ellington tries to clinch up but Lake circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Lake on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ellington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Lake, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Lake throws a looping overhand right but Ellington ducks down to avoid it.
Lake just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEllington.
Good leg kick by Ellington. #KD#
Ellington lands a big head kick that sends Lake tumbling to the mat! Ellington takes a step backwards and waves Lake back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ellington misses with a hook.
Good leg kick by Ellington.
Ellington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ellington darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ellington takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lake lands with a hook. Ellington tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lake misses with a looping left.
Ellington tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Lake fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ellington, pushing him back against the cage.
Lake wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4#
Ellington lands with a light punch inside.
Ellington drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lake gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lake gets through Ellington's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Lake's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ellington stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Lake breaks the clinch.
Lake defending well as Ellington loads up on a big left hand.
Lake tries to clinch there but Ellington circles away.
Ellington is looking to counter punch.
Ellington with the inside leg kick.
You can see that Lake has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Lake throws a body punch but Ellington moves out of range.
Lake misses with an uppercut.
Lake keeps the fight on the outside.
Lake walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darby Ellington dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darby Ellington's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lake takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lake's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ellington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lake connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ellington's hands.
Decent striking displayed by Ellington there.
Lake has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ellington finds it's way round the side to connect with Lake's head.
Lake on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#KD#
Ellington sends Lake crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ellington is motioning to the referee to let Lake up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ellington pounces like a tiger and cracks Lake with a vicious hook! Lake is down but not out! Ellington follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Darby Ellington!
The defeated Cody Lake had this to say: 'Sometimes I have a bad night. It happens. I’m always here to impress and i’ll be back very soon.'.

Event: AVKT 25: Reigning Fire
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Johnson lands a jab-cross combination.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hanks tries to clinch up#KD#
and Johnson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hanks! Johnson lets Hanks back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Hanks is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson thuds his shin into the meat of Hanks's side.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Hanks does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Johnson counter with a right hand. #T1#
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Hanks misses with a leg kick
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hanks in his tracks.
Hanks is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?#KD#
Johnson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hanks sprawling to the canvas! Hanks rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Johnson finish him?!
Hanks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson throws an uppercut from hell that sends Hanks clean off his feet! He's out cold! Johnson stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Johnson!
Jason Johnson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: AVKT 25: Reigning Fire
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Hunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dratchev.
Hunt fails with the takedown
and Dratchev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Hunt closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dratchev's guard.

Dratchev has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hunt is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Hunt jumps guard but Dratchev stands there with Hunt around his waist. Hunt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dratchev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dratchev is trying to push Hunt away but Hunt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hunt is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dratchev after a bit of a struggle.
A nice left hand lands by Dratchev. #CUT2#It looks like Mike Hunt has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dratchev misses with the head strike.
Hunt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dratchev to keep the fight standing.
I was talking to Hunt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Hunt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dratchev to keep the fight standing.
Dratchev throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt goes for a takedown attempt but Dratchev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Dratchev moves into range and clinches up with Hunt.
Hunt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dratchev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hunt tries to pull guard but Dratchev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dratchev lands with a left to the head.
Hunt wants a takedown.
Dratchev lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Dratchev is leaning against Hunt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Dratchev breaks the clinch. #KD2#
Dratchev cracks Hunt with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hunt looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Dratchev finish him? #ROC2#Hunt is rocked!
Surkho Dratchev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dratchev measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Hunt! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Surkho Dratchev!
After winning the bout, Surkho Dratchev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MMAHKI 54
Date: Jun 02, 2023

#R1#
The Hammer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hermanos as he jumps to the side. #CL#
The Hammer tries to keep at a distance but Hermanos has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Hammer tries to pull guard but Hermanos won't allow it. #TD2#
The Hammer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hermanos uses from the top position.
Hermanos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Hammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Hammer is on top in guard. #REVB#
Hermanos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Hammer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Hammer wants to control from the top but Hermanos keeps moving.
The Hammer landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Hermanos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The Hammer wants to improve his position but Hermanos is controlling well. #SUB2#
The Hammer looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Hammer is looking to control Hermanos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Hammer avoid being mounted?
The Hammer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The Hammer tries to get to full guard but Hermanos has control of the leg.
Hermanos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Hermanos trying to control from The Hammer's half guard. The Hammer has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The Hammer is pulling down on Hermanos's head. It's preventing any offense from Hermanos, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
The Hammer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hermanos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hermanos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hermanos 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.
Hermanos throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Hermanos wants to control from the top but The Hammer keeps moving. #SUB2#
The Hammer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hermanos is aware though and is defending well.
The Hammer is trying to control the position but Hermanos postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Hammer seems keen to control Hermanos's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
The Hammer 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.
Hermanos looking to control. #T4#
Hermanos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hermanos looking to control.
Hermanos 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.
Hermanos wants to control the position but The Hammer says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hermanos is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hermanos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hermanos 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Hammer trying to control but Hermanos is working from the bottom.
The Hammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mark The Hammer will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
The Hammer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hermanos tries to avoid it but The Hammer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hermanos to the ground. Hermanos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Hammer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hermanos's waist but Hermanos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Hammer off to one side. #TD#
Hermanos shoots in and bounces The Hammer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
The Hammer is looking for a triangle but Hermanos pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
The Hammer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
The Hammer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermanos trying to stand up but can't free himself from The Hammer's guard.#T1##SUB2#
The Hammer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hermanos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hermanos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hermanos wants to get up but he can't break The Hammer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hermanos lands a couple of digs.
Hermanos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The Hammer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hermanos is one step ahead there.
Hermanos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hermanos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Hammer's head.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hermanos tries to stand but The Hammer is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
The Hammer looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hermanos is defending well. The Hammer quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hermanos has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! The Hammer celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark The Hammer!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2023

#R1#
Bob swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hughes counters with a nice body shot.
Bob with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hughes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bob tries to clinch up
and Hughes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bob looks to clinch
and Hughes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hughes shoots in for a double leg but Bob sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hughes counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hughes is defended easily by Bob.
Bob lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Bob throws a lazy body kick
and Hughes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bob misses with a takedown attempt
and Hughes counters with a straight right hand.
Bob stuffs the takedown.
Bob tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bob shoots and misses
and Hughes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hughes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bob gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hughes counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Bob darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
Bob looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes is refusing to be controlled, as Bob sits in half guard.
Hughes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bob. #SUB#
Hughes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bob doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bob manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bob looking to sit in guard and control but Hughes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Bob keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Hughes wants to stand but Bob is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Bob keeps moving.
Bob wants to hit a sweep here but Hughes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bob there!
Bob is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hughes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bob tries to lock up and control but Hughes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bob working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hughes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hughes trying to control but Bob is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Hughes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bob closes the distance but Hughes moves to the side
and Hughes counters with a left to the body.
Bob doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hughes counters with a right hand to the body.
Bob doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Hughes counters with a left hand that sends Bob to the canvas! #ROC#Bob is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Berimbolo Bob has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes pushing down on Bob's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bob is still in real trouble! Can Hughes finish him?
Hughes trying to control the action but Bob is working from the bottom.
Hughes prevents Bob from standing back up.
Hughes is trying to control the action in half guard but Bob is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Adrian Hughes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Hughes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bob really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hughes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bob tries to get to full guard but Hughes has control of the leg.
Hughes is trying to control. Bob wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bob seems to have recovered his senses.#T1##SUB#
Hughes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bob doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hughes.
Hughes is looking to take a break and control but Bob is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bob is looking to improve his position.
Hughes has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hughes stops Bob from getting back to his feet.
Hughes is thwarting Bob's attempts to control the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hughes wants to take a breather but Bob is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bob trying to control but Hughes postures up.
Hughes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bob keeps working.
Bob is trying is best to control the position here.
Bob is not content to let Hughes control the position.
Bob is trying to maintain the position but Hughes is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bob misses with a combination
and Hughes counters with a right hand to the body. #T3##TD2#
Bob changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hughes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hughes is looking to reverse the position.
Hughes is trying to control Bob's posture but Bob avoids it.
Bob trying to control the position but Hughes is working away. #T4#
Bob wants to stand but Hughes has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Bob tries to stand but Hughes is controlling from the bottom.
Bob trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Bob might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hughes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Hughes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Berimbolo Bob's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bob doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hughes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bob as he avoids it easily.
Bob misses with a takedown attempt
and Hughes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bob darts in trying to clinch
and Hughes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Bob tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hughes counters with a left to the body.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but Bob shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bob has his takedown stuffed
and Hughes counters with a nice uppercut.
Hughes is looking to wear down Bob with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bob moves to clinch but Hughes breaks away
and Hughes counters with a stiff right hand.
Hughes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bob can do to turn this around?
Bob tries for a takedown but Hughes circles away easily
and Hughes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bob takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Bob gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hughes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bob with a poor takedown
and Hughes counters with a crisp right that sends Bob to the canvas! Hughes follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrian Hughes!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2023

#R1#
Mendes is looking to clinch.
Mendes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mendes throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Sanctuary counters with a single leg into guard. Mendes didn't expect that. #SU2#
Sanctuary decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mendes throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Sanctuary closes the distance and clinches.
Sanctuary stalling. #TD2#
Sanctuary jumps guard and drags Mendes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanctuary is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes is fighting to break Sanctuary's control of his arms but Sanctuary is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sanctuary looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanctuary, not yet. #T1#
Sanctuary trying to control the position here.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanctuary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanctuary wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanctuary works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sanctuary working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mendes is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mendes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sanctuary lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mendes looks for a takedown but Sanctuary sprawls well.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sanctuary sprawls well. Sanctuary wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mendes gets slowly back to his feet.
Mendes tries to clinch up but Sanctuary circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Mendes with a poor takedown
and Sanctuary counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Sanctuary rushes Mendes and presses him up against the cage.
Mendes is trying to pull guard but Sanctuary has him pressed against the cage.
Sanctuary keeps control of Mendes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mendes wants to get back to striking at distance but Sanctuary won't allow it.
Mendes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Come on Sanctuary - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mendes wants to break free but Sanctuary has control.
Mendes can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Sanctuary breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Sanctuary shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mendes is on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
Mendes pushing down on Sanctuary's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mendes wants to get back to his feet.
Mendes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanctuary keeps working.
Sanctuary wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendes tries to pass to full mount but Sanctuary defends it.
Sanctuary tries to roll over but Mendes keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fabian Sanctuary dominated that round.
That's time! Mendes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mendes is looking to clinch.
Mendes with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Sanctuary counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Sanctuary escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mendes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanctuary's waist but Sanctuary gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mendes off to one side.
Mendes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sanctuary counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanctuary's waist but Sanctuary gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mendes off to one side.
Mendes with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Sanctuary counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Sanctuary tightens his grip and picks Mendes up, before dumping him to the ground. Mendes manages to land in guard.
Mendes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mendes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sanctuary stays in close to Mendes's body and controls the position. #T1#
Mendes wants to control but Sanctuary passes easily into half guard.
Sanctuary is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mendes wants to get back to full guard.
Sanctuary has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mendes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sanctuary throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendes thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mendes looking to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sanctuary circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sanctuary connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Sanctuary shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mendes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mendes managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sanctuary.
Sloppy strikes there by Sanctuary.
Sanctuary wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendes keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so. #T3#
Mendes is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Mendes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mendes is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Sanctuary has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mendes throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Sanctuary counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sanctuary.
Mendes stalling in the clinch but Sanctuary improves position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Sanctuary turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sanctuary manages to end up in side control.
Mendes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mendes tries to get to full guard but Sanctuary has control of the leg.
Mendes wants to control but Sanctuary is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mendes is looking for a sweep. Sanctuary is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendes gets full guard.
Fabian Sanctuary has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendes is trying to control the position but Sanctuary postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fabian Sanctuary showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Sanctuary circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sanctuary counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mendes leaves Sanctuary with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Sanctuary drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mendes gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes tries to roll over but Sanctuary keeps him under control.
Mendes trying to control here. #T1#
Mendes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mendes.
Mendes keeping full guard, as Sanctuary tries to pass.
Sanctuary postures up.
Sanctuary's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mendes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mendes controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice takedown defense from Sanctuary. No joy for Mendes on that attempt.
Mendes wants to clinch
and Sanctuary makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Sanctuary darts in and clinches Mendes up against the cage.#BC2#
Sanctuary breaks from the clinch.
Sanctuary changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mendes tries to avoid it but Sanctuary manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mendes to the ground. Mendes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanctuary dives in and grabs Mendes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mendes pushes down on Sanctuary's head and hops out.
Javier Mendes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabian Sanctuary.
Sanctuary takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mendes fails with a takedown attempt.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown but Sanctuary shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3#
A shot to the body from Mendes misses
and Sanctuary counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanctuary shoots in looking for a takedown but Mendes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sanctuary's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Sanctuary closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mendes to the mat! Mendes manages to get full guard.
Mendes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanctuary manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Mendes wants to control from the top but Sanctuary keeps moving.
Mendes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mendes looking to pass the guard.
Mendes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Mendes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanctuary works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sanctuary is looking to regain half guard here but Mendes keeps moving and retains side control.
Mendes throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendes tries to stand but Sanctuary is controlling his head.
Javier Mendes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fabian Sanctuary is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The strikes coming from Mendes are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fabian Sanctuary.
Well Sanctuary 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabian Sanctuary!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2023

#R1#
James swinging wildly here. #CL#
Valentine tries to keep at a distance but James has taken the fight into the clinch.
James gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Valentine. #TD#
James works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Valentine wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and James manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Well, if James is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait. #T1#
Valentine is in trouble now - James has advanced to mount!
James will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
James is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Valentine is surviving well by controlling James's body position as best he can.
Valentine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
James content just to control the position here.
James seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Valentine for as long as he can get away with.
You get the feeling that Valentine really doesn't like being in this position too much. #T2#
Valentine is squirming around, avoiding James's attempts to control the action.
James raining down shots from the mount!
James avoids the attempt from Valentine to control.
Valentine avoids a series of strikes thrown by James.
James controlling the position easily from mount.
A nice elbow there by James.#T3#
James looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
James scoring with strikes but Valentine is staying in there.
James trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB#
James looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T4##SUB#
James is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Valentine can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
James looking to control but Valentine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
James is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Valentine to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Valentine shrugs it off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valentine tries to hold on but James pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brock James dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Valentine shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.
James fires out a quick counter leg kick but Valentine just manages to avoid it.
Valentine tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
Valentine throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and James counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Valentine wants to stand back up but James manages to pass into side control.
Valentine tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but James wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
James is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Valentine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James trying to control the action but Valentine is working from the bottom. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valentine wants to control but James postures up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Valentine is looking to get back to his feet here but James is keeping cool and he's managed to take Valentine's back.#SUB#
Valentine defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of James's arms.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James tries to get the hooks in deep but Valentine pushed the leg off.
James has good solid back control here. #T3#
James thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Valentine takes a big shot to the side of the head. #SUB#
James is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Valentine knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Valentine for a finish.
James is hanging on to Valentine's back as he tries to escape.
Will James go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T4#
James is landing with strikes. Valentine can't take much more of this.
Valentine is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Valentine defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of James's arms.
James has the hooks in. Valentine is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Valentine looking very determined here, making life difficult for James.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
James is looking for the choke from the back position but Valentine is controlling his hands well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brock James dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
James scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A lull in the action here as James stalls from top position.
James passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Valentine!
James trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Valentine wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
James working for the choke.
James slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #T1#
Valentine looking very determined here, making life difficult for James.
Valentine is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by James.
James wants to control but Valentine is keeping busy.
James missing with punches from the back.
We've been informed that Valentine has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
James is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Valentine knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Valentine for a finish.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valentine can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Valentine fending off the submission attempt from James. #T2#
Valentine covering up well under a barage of strikes.
James controlling well, preventing Valentine from escaping the position.
James lands a shot to the body.
Valentine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
James is persistently looking for the submission but Valentine is defending it well. #T3##SUB#
James has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
James is not going to allow Valentine to sit and survive in this position.
James connects with a big shot to the side of Valentine's head.
Valentine is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Valentine just trying to survive but James is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
James trying to control.
James trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Valentine doesn't escape. #SUB#
Valentine preventing the rear naked choke attempt from James.
Valentine trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Brock James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
James is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Valentine knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Valentine for a finish.
Augustus Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brock James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Valentine defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brock James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well James has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock James!
Our winner, Brock James, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: MMAHKI 52
Date: May 28, 2023

#R1#
Marek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sykov.
Sykov closes the distance and clinches up with Marek, looking for a takedown. Sykov pushes Marek against the cage but Marek circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marek wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sykov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marek.
Sykov attempts a counter takedown but Marek avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Sykov moves into the clinch.
Sykov jumps guard but Marek stands there with Sykov around his waist. Sykov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sykov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marek cracks Sykov with a nice body shot.
Sykov wants to take the fight to the mat but Marek manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Sykov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Marek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marek scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Sykov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marek manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sykov trying to control but Marek is working from the bottom.
Marek has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1##SUB2#
Marek looking for a triangle here. Sykov is fighting it but it looks tight! Marek pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sykov is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kamil Marek!
Kamil Marek decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Alexei Sykov had this to say: 'Shit happens…eh '.

Event: TOF 17
Date: May 28, 2023

#R1#
Wittaker is looking to clinch.
Wittaker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wittaker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wittaker wants to clinch.
McManus throws a sloppy head kick and Wittaker moves out of range easily.
McManus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McManus misses with a kick to the body.
Wittaker sizes up McManus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Wittaker has managed to clinch.
Wittaker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wittaker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Wittaker is leaning against McManus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McManus tries to break free but Wittaker pushes him back against the cage.
Wittaker just leaning against McManus, taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Wittaker.
Wittaker lands a shoulder strike.
McManus takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Justice McManus has been cut.
Wittaker has McManus pressed against the cage, preventing McManus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wittaker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Wittaker's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McManus misses with some punches.
Wittaker lands a hook to the side of the head.
McManus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wittaker lands an elbow just above McManus 's eye.
Wittaker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right from Wittaker on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McManus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wittaker has him pressed against the cage.
Wittaker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McManus misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Wittaker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wittaker is stalling here.
Wittaker gets through McManus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wittaker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McManus's elbow.
Good body shot from Wittaker. #KD#
Wittaker lands a vicious elbow to the side of McManus's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Wittaker tries to finish him with strikes but McManus still seems able to defend himself so Wittaker steps back and lets McManus get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#ROC#McManus is rocked!#CL#
Wittaker closes the distance and clinches.
McManus is still on wobbly legs! Can Wittaker finish him?
Wittaker pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns McManus! Wittaker unloads with more strikes and McManus sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Myles Wittaker!

Event: HFC 50:Maan vs Mferi
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Muller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Muller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Muller wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Myanus gets a clinch.
Muller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Myanus.
Muller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Myanus is looking for a takedown.
Jurgen Muller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Myanus.
Myanus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Muller's efforts to push away.
Myanus tries to pull guard but Muller holds him up against the cage and eventually Myanus drops back down to his feet.
Muller is trying to break free.#BC#
Muller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Myanus's head.
Muller thuds a left hand into Myanus's body.
Myanus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Muller slaps away a takedown attempt from Myanus, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Muller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Muller looks to land a right hand but Myanus moved out of range.
Muller lands with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Myanus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Muller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Myanus fails with a takedown attempt.
Myanus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muller.
Nice sprawl there from Muller as Myanus shoots in.
Myanus fails with the takedown
and Myanus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good standup being displayed there by Muller as he connects with a hook.
Myanus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Muller tries to avoid it but Myanus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Muller to the ground. Muller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Muller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Myanus's hands.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Myanus.
Myanus misses with a hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Myanus or perhaps it was just good defense by Muller, which made it look bad.
Jurgen Muller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muller throws a hook to the side of Myanus's head but Myanus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Muller slaps away a takedown attempt from Myanus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Muller with the inside leg kick.
Muller scores with the left hand. Myanus knows he should have avoided that one.
Myanus is looking to clinch but Muller is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Muller misses the target.
Muller is looking to slow Myanus down with leg kicks.
Myanus walks into a jab.
A left lands for Muller.
Muller is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Myanus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Muller circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Muller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Myanus tries to clinch there but Muller circles away.
Myanus looks for a takedown but Muller sprawls well.
Muller throwing a counter right hand but Myanus manages to avoid it.
Myanus has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Myanus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Muller has momentary wrist control but Myanus slips an elbow through the middle.
Myanus is stalling in the full guard.
Myanus won't allow Muller to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Myanus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Myanus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Myanus throwing strikes from guard but Muller blocks nicely.
Muller has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Myanus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Muller looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Muller looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Muller! #REVR#
Muller trying to control the action but Myanus is working from the bottom.
Myanus is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jurgen Muller dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Muller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Myanus has time to react.
Muller throws a jab but it's blocked by Myanus. #CL2#
Myanus moves into range and clinches up with Muller.
Myanus looking for a takedown.
Muller gets underhooks to prevent Myanus's takedown attempt.
Muller gets underhooks to prevent Myanus's takedown attempt.
Jurgen Muller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Myanus.#BC#
Muller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Muller scores with a sloppy right hand. Myanus should have avoided that one.
Muller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Muller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muller scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Muller. No joy for Myanus on that attempt.
As Myanus backs away, Muller returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Myanus misses with a takedown
and Muller counters with a leg kick.
Muller swinging wildly here. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Muller misses the target.
Myanus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Myanus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Muller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Muller lands with a hook. Myanus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Myanus tries for a takedown but Muller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Muller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Myanus can do to turn this around?
Muller stuffs the takedown attempt from Myanus. Myanus gets slowly back to his feet.
A lazy left from Muller finds it's target.
Muller tests Myanus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Myanus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#Myanus is rocked!
Myanus shoots in looking for a takedown. Muller tries to sprawl out of it but Myanus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Muller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Muller seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Muller thumps Myanus with a low kick.#T2#
Muller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Myanus.
Myanus fails with the takedown
and Muller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Myanus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#KD#
Muller feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Myanus sprawling to the canvas! Myanus rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Muller finish him?!
Myanus is still on wobbly legs! Can Muller finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muller cracks Myanus with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Myanus tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Muller pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Myanus is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jurgen Muller!
Jurgen Muller thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMAHKI 51
Date: May 23, 2023

#R1##CL#
Cruz pushes Esponosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Esponosa fails to pull guard.
Cruz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruz lands with a left to the head.
Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Cruz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Esponosa tries to pull guard but Cruz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Esponosa jumps guard but Cruz stands there with Esponosa around his waist. Esponosa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jacinto Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Esponosa.
Esponosa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cruz prevents it.
Esponosa looking for a takedown.
Cruz can't find room to land a body shot as Esponosa controls the action.
Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Esponosa avoids it by throwing Cruz back against the cage.
Cruz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Esponosa has picked Cruz up - he's going for a ride! Esponosa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esponosa is trying to control the action in half guard but Cruz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cruz is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at League of Shadows MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz trying to control from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Esponosa is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Cruz to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Esponosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Cruz is trying to keep Esponosa in close. #SUB#
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Esponosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Esponosa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Esponosa won't allow Cruz to sweep him here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Esponosa throwing strikes from guard but Cruz blocks nicely.
Esponosa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Esponosa 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Cruz rushes Esponosa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Esponosa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cruz walks away with a smile on his face. Esponosa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Esponosa looks to clinch
and Cruz counters with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Esponosa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Esponosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruz.
As Esponosa backs away, Cruz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Esponosa misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Esponosa shoots in for a double leg but Cruz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cruz stuffs the takedown attempt from Esponosa. Esponosa gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Cruz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruz throws a punch but it's blocked by Esponosa.
Cruz misses with a punch to the body.
Esponosa jumps guard but Cruz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Esponosa has picked Cruz up - he's going for a ride! Esponosa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Cruz is staying active underneath Esponosa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Esponosa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Esponosa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cruz is doing well to control the position and prevent Esponosa from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Esponosa pulls his head out easily.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Esponosa has control of the leg.
Esponosa wants to take a breather but Cruz is having none of it.
Esponosa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Esponosa thows a huge punch but Cruz dodges it nicely.
Esponosa thows a huge punch but Cruz dodges it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz won't allow Esponosa to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacinto Cruz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Cruz clinches with his opponent.
Cruz tries a body shot but Esponosa blocks it.
Esponosa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cruz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Esponosa can turn it around.#TD2#
Esponosa is trying to trip Cruz. He has hold of a leg but Cruz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Esponosa persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cruz is trying to keep Esponosa in close.
Esponosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esponosa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Esponosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz is trying to control the position but Esponosa postures up. #T1#
Esponosa wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Esponosa sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cruz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Esponosa.
Esponosa throws a hook to the side of Cruz's head but Cruz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Cruz closes the distance and pushes Esponosa back into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Cruz. #TD2#
Esponosa jumps guard.
Ricardo Esponosa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cruz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Esponosa's guard.
Esponosa wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy. #T2##SUB2#
Esponosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Esponosa regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz 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. #SUB2#
Esponosa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cruz looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB2#
Esponosa is looking for a triangle but Cruz pushes his legs off easily.
Esponosa being controlled here, momentarily.
Esponosa wants to control the position but Cruz says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Esponosa is looking to improve his position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Esponosa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cruz is working away from the top position though.
Esponosa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Esponosa.#SUB2#
Esponosa looking for subs off his back but Cruz has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cruz controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jacinto Cruz will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3##TD2#
Esponosa 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.
Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Esponosa trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Esponosa pushing down on Cruz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Esponosa throwing shots but Cruz is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Esponosa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz is refusing to be controlled, as Esponosa sits in half guard. #T1#
Esponosa stalling.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Esponosa is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Cruz still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Cruz has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Esponosa is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Cruz working away.
Cruz in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Esponosa tries to buck Cruz off but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz is staying tight to Esponosa's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Esponosa is looking for a sweep.
Cruz controls the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
What's Esponosa going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cruz lands a head shot.
Esponosa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruz stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Cruz clinches.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Esponosa goes for a takedown attempt but Cruz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cruz.
Cruz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Cruz gets a clinch.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Esponosa can do to turn this around?
A short right from Cruz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cruz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Esponosa controls his hands.
Esponosa jumps guard but Cruz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jacinto Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Esponosa.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Esponosa tries to pull guard but Cruz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Esponosa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cruz smiles and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Esponosa.
Cruz is looking for a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacinto Cruz clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Cruz.
Esponosa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Esponosa dives in for a single leg takedown but Cruz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Cruz clinches with his opponent.
A body shot lands from Cruz.
A hook to the body from Cruz.
Cruz is leaning against Esponosa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Esponosa takes a shot to the head.
Esponosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cruz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Esponosa prevents a body shot from Cruz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz cracks Esponosa with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cruz.
Esponosa is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Esponosa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cruz walks away with a smile on his face. Esponosa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jacinto Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Esponosa.
Cruz lands a nice shot that snaps Esponosa's head back.
Cruz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Esponosa's sensitive parts. #T1#
Esponosa shoots in but no luck this time.
Cruz connects with a leg kick.
Cruz connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Esponosa misses its intended target.
Cruz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cruz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Cruz. #CL#
Cruz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cruz tries a body shot but Esponosa blocks it.
Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Cruz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Esponosa jumps guard but Cruz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esponosa is trying to pull guard but Cruz has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Cruz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Cruz.
Esponosa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cruz pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Cruz pushes Esponosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz digs a right hand into Esponosa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Esponosa's gas tank.
Jacinto Cruz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Cruz.
A nice left hand lands by Cruz.
Cruz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cruz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Cruz - that landed with a thud.
Cruz lands a right hand.
Cruz lands with a right to the head.
Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cruz lands a nice shot to the body.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Esponosa controls his hands. #T3#
Cruz has a couple of punches blocked by Esponosa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cruz.
Esponosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cruz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cruz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Esponosa.
Cruz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Esponosa has Cruz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cruz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cruz misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Cruz as the two fighters clinch.
Cruz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Esponosa backwards.
Cruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cruz.
Cruz lands with a short shot to the head.
Esponosa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cruz is defending well.
Cruz lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Cruz.
Cruz lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cruz is working Esponosa over against the cage.#T4#
Cruz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Esponosa backwards.
Still in the clinch, Cruz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Esponosa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cruz to keep the fight standing.
Cruz pushes Esponosa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Esponosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cruz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Esponosa blocks an uppercut.
Cruz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cruz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Esponosa backwards.
Cruz lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Cruz.
Cruz lands with a light punch inside.
Cruz lands with a short shot to the head.
Cruz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Esponosa is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Esponosa avoids it by throwing Cruz back against the cage.
Esponosa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cruz walks away with a smile on his face. Esponosa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cruz with a nice calf kick.
Esponosa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cruz's waist but Cruz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Esponosa off to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacinto Cruz had his way with Ricardo Esponosa in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Esponosa looks for a takedown but Cruz sprawls well.
Esponosa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cruz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Cruz.
Cruz digs a good body shot into Esponosa's ribs.
Cruz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Esponosa.#CL#
Cruz rushes Esponosa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Esponosa decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Esponosa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cruz uses it to pass to side control.
Cruz in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1#
Esponosa wants to control but Cruz postures up.
Esponosa tries to bench press Cruz off him but Cruz keeps the position.
Esponosa keeps trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Esponosa is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cruz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Esponosa tries to bench press Cruz off him but Cruz keeps the position. #T3#
Esponosa tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cruz presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Cruz tries to control but Esponosa wriggling away.
Jacinto Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Esponosa is desperately trying to improve his position but Cruz has a good base and remains in mount.
Esponosa is still trying to improve position.
Cruz tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Cruz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Esponosa tries to hold on but Cruz postures up.
Esponosa is looking to get to half guard.
Esponosa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Esponosa with the active half guard here but Cruz passes nicely into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacinto Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cruz, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:44
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 50:44
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacinto Cruz!
Jacinto Cruz retains his lightweight title!
Ricardo Esponosa was interviewed post fight and said 'We’ll get it next time '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2023

#R1#
Valentine throws a body shot but no joy.
Harris takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Harris swats away the attempt to clinch by Valentine.#TD2#
Valentine gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Harris to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Valentine looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentine working a defensive guard here.
Harris wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving. #T1#
Valentine can't keep his opponent in guard - Harris advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Harris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Valentine is just riding it out for now. Harris eventually gives up the hold.
Valentine wants to get back to his feet.
Valentine is trying to control but Harris manages to pass to mount!
Harris working Valentine over with strikes here. #T2##SUB2#
Harris has isolated one of Valentine's arms. Valentine looking to fight him off but Harris twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Will Harris!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2023

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for London.
Mongomery looks winded!
Mongomery tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
London throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
London could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
An inside leg kick lands from London. #KD#
London lands a big head kick that sends Mongomery tumbling to the mat! London takes a step backwards and waves Mongomery back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Mongomery is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
London closes the distance and clinches.
Mongomery is still on wobbly legs! Can London finish him?#TD#
London jumps guard and drags Mongomery to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
London manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mongomery manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
London works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SU#
London decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
London feints a jab and as Mongomery dips his head, London unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Mongomery right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Mongomery falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! London smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Laz London!

Event: HFC 49:Mogh vs Saneuji 2
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Sleeth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kaburagi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sleeth manages to circle out of the way.
Kaburagi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sleeth has time to react.
Sleeth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kaburagi sprawls well. Kaburagi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sleeth gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Sleeth closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kaburagi quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleeth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kaburagi defending well though.
Sleeth perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Kaburagi lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Kaburagi tries to roll over but Sleeth keeps him under control.
Kaburagi gets full guard.#SUB#
Kaburagi looking for a guillotine here but Sleeth defends easily.
Kaburagi trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sleeth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kaburagi's head.
Sleeth wants to pass the guard but Kaburagi is keeping the position.
Kaburagi keeping moving, preventing Sleeth from controlling successfully. #T2#
Sleeth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sleeth controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sleeth trying to control but Kaburagi is working from the bottom.
Kaburagi looking to control.
Kaburagi has momentary wrist control but Sleeth slips an elbow through the middle.
Sleeth landing with the ground and pound.
My spies in Mythic Co. inform me that Sleeth has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kaburagi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sleeth is one step ahead there. #T3#
Kaburagi is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sleeth trying to control but Kaburagi is working from the bottom.
Sleeth stands and throws Kaburagi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kaburagi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sleeth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kaburagi's head.
Sleeth wants to free his trapped foot but Kaburagi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sleeth lands strikes from half guard.
Kaburagi is looking to get back to full guard here but Sleeth has managed to pass to side control instead.
Sleeth works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T4#
Kaburagi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kaburagi is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaburagi is pressing down on Sleeth's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kaburagi keeping moving, preventing Sleeth from controlling successfully.
Sleeth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sleeth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kaburagi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sleeth has managed to get both his arms back between Kaburagi's legs - danger averted.
Sleeth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sleeth working some strikes from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dusty Sleeth dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kaburagi looks to land a left hand but Sleeth moved out of range nicely.
Sleeth with the counter takedown but Kaburagi avoids it easily.
Sleeth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Kaburagi counters with a single leg into guard. Sleeth didn't expect that.
Sleeth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kaburagi postures up.
Kaburagi wants to control from the top but Sleeth keeps moving.
Sleeth has Kaburagi pulled in close to control his posture.
Sleeth wants to sweep here but Kaburagi controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaburagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kaburagi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sleeth wants to sweep here but Kaburagi controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Kaburagi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sleeth throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kaburagi jabs Sleeth right on the nose. Sleeth blinks but takes it well.
Sleeth wants to clinch up but Kaburagi keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Kaburagi misses its intended target.
Kaburagi misses with a body shot.
Sleeth is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sleeth closes the distance and clinches up with Kaburagi, looking for a takedown. Sleeth pushes Kaburagi against the cage but Kaburagi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sleeth dives in for a single leg takedown but Kaburagi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Kaburagi gets the takedown into side control. #T2#
Sleeth is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kaburagi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sleeth wants to control but Kaburagi postures up.
Sleeth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kaburagi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sleeth takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sleeth avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kaburagi.
Kaburagi trying to control the action but Sleeth is working from the bottom.
Sleeth struggling a bit here.#T3#
Kaburagi cracks Sleeth with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kaburagi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Akira Kaburagi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sleeth on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Kaburagi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sleeth has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kaburagi gets to mount! Sleeth was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kaburagi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kaburagi thowing shots but they're missing.
Sleeth sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
Kaburagi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kaburagi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kaburagi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sleeth can do to turn this around?
Kaburagi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sleeth trying to hold on to Kaburagi's head to control him but Kaburagi postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sleeth tries to roll over but Kaburagi keeps him under control.
Sleeth gets full guard.
Sleeth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kaburagi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kaburagi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sleeth defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sleeth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Kaburagi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kaburagi stuffs the takedown.
Sleeth fails with a takedown attempt.
Kaburagi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sleeth moves away.
Kaburagi scores with a jab. Sleeth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sleeth looks to throw the jab but Kaburagi is out of range.
Kaburagi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sleeth feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kaburagi moves into the clinch.
Kaburagi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sleeth goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kaburagi prevents it.
Akira Kaburagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusty Sleeth.
Sleeth goes for a takedown attempt but Kaburagi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T1#
Sleeth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sleeth shoots in and drives through. Kaburagi sprawls well.
Kaburagi looks to land a left hand but Sleeth moved out of range nicely.
Kaburagi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sleeth at a distance.
Kaburagi ducks under a wild hook from Sleeth.
Sleeth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sleeth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kaburagi avoids it really well and circles away.
Kaburagi thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Kaburagi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sleeth is trying to defend but Kaburagi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T2#
Kaburagi is pressing down on Sleeth's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sleeth is holding on for now.
Sleeth tries to roll over but Kaburagi keeps him under control.
Sleeth trying to hold on to Kaburagi's head to control him but Kaburagi postures up.
Sleeth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Kaburagi.
Kaburagi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sleeth trying to control here. #T3#
Kaburagi wants to pass the guard but Sleeth is defending well.
Kaburagi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sleeth defending well though.
Kaburagi is looking to take a break and control but Sleeth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sleeth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sleeth manages to get to full guard.
Kaburagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Sleeth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sleeth controls Kaburagi momentarily but Kaburagi frees himself.
Kaburagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kaburagi wants to control from the top but Sleeth keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sleeth's corner calls for a 1-2. Sleeth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Kaburagi 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.
Kaburagi won't allow Sleeth to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Kaburagi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kaburagi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Kaburagi!
In his post fight interview, Akira Kaburagi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Dusty Sleeth stepped up to the mic, saying 'I’m coming back, better then ever! '.

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