Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2024

#R1#
Sheikhan takes a swing at Peziev's ribcage but misses.
Sheikhan tried to score with a low kick but Peziev checks it.
Sheikhan throws a hook but Peziev blocks it.#TD2#
Peziev scores with a takedown into Sheikhan's guard.
Peziev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sheikhan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Peziev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sheikhan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sheikhan 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.
Peziev landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peziev postures up.
Peziev throws a big right hand that misses.
Sheikhan working a defensive guard here.
Peziev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Sheikhan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peziev.
Sheikhan looking for a sweep. Not yet Sheikhan, not yet.
Peziev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Peziev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sheikhan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Peziev trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheikhan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peziev working some strikes from top position.
Peziev is stalling in the full guard.
Peziev lands a couple of digs.
Sheikhan keeping full guard, as Peziev tries to pass.
Sheikhan pulls Peziev in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Peziev cracks Sheikhan with a solid left hand.
Peziev postures up and lands a big shot to Sheikhan's brow.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sheikhan wants to stand up but Peziev is controlling him.
Sheikhan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Peziev landing some decent shots from guard.
Sheikhan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sheikhan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peziev throws a strike but Sheikhan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3##SUB2#
Peziev is looking for a triangle but Sheikhan pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Peziev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing good reports from Sheikhan'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.
Peziev keeping moving, preventing Sheikhan from controlling successfully.
We've been informed that Peziev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Peziev has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sheikhan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Peziev.
Peziev is not content to let Sheikhan control the position.
Peziev is trying to escape the position but Sheikhan is controlling the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Peziev is looking for a sweep.
Peziev is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sheikhan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sheikhan trying to control the action but Peziev is working from the bottom.
Sheikhan wants to stand but Peziev has his arm trapped.
Sheikhan controls the position.
Peziev is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheikhan controls the position.
Peziev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sheikhan is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Peziev looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rafa Peziev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sheikhan tried to score with a low kick but Peziev checks it.
Sheikhan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sheikhan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peziev was well out of range. Poor timing from Sheikhan.
Sheikhan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peziev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sheikhan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peziev manages to avoid it.#CL#
Sheikhan clinches.
Sheikhan lands a knee to the head.
Sheikhan gets underhooks to prevent Peziev's takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sheikhan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Peziev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sheikhan after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheikhan gets through Peziev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Peziev jumps into guard, dragging Sheikhan to the mat. #SUB2#
Peziev has his foot on Sheikhan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sheikhan works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Peziev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sheikhan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Sheikhan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sheikhan wants to control from the top but Peziev keeps moving.
Sheikhan content to stall in guard here.
Sheikhan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sheikhan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Peziev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Peziev tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Peziev has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sheikhan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Peziev.
Peziev is looking to reverse the position.
Sheikhan controlling from side mount.
Peziev is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Peziev tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sheikhan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Sheikhan controlling from mount.
Peziev is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sheikhan controlling his opponent.
Peziev slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sheikhan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Peziev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Peziev trying to control here.
Peziev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Peziev looking for submissions off his back.
Sheikhan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4##SUB2#
Peziev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Peziev is not content to let Sheikhan control the position.
Peziev is looking for a sweep. Sheikhan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peziev is trying to stand back up but Sheikhan is controlling him #SU#
Sheikhan decides to stand up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sheikhan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sheikhan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peziev moves away.
Shahram Sheikhan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Sheikhan misses #TD2#
and Peziev counters with a shoot takedown. Sheikhan fights it but they end up in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shahram Sheikhan dominated that second round.
That's time! Sheikhan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Sheikhan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Peziev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Peziev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sheikhan throws a sloppy body shot
and Peziev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peziev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sheikhan is looking to wear down Peziev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sheikhan scores with a push kick.
Sheikhan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Some bone on bone action there as Peziev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Peziev throws a counter combo.
Sheikhan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Sheikhan finds it's target.
Sheikhan throws a nice looking combination but Peziev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sheikhan misses with a low kick.
Sheikhan throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
A cross from Sheikhan lands.
The fighters circling - Sheikhan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sheikhan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Peziev on the side of the head.
Peziev checks the leg kick.
Peziev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Peziev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sheikhan.
Peziev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peziev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sheikhan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Peziev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sheikhan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Peziev somewhat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sheikhan. #T2#
Peziev fails to land the takedown.
Sheikhan attempts a counter takedown but Peziev avoids it well and moves away.
Shahram Sheikhan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafa Peziev.
Sheikhan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sheikhan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peziev was well out of range. Poor timing from Sheikhan.
Sheikhan lands a slapping body shot.
Sheikhan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Peziev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sheikhan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Peziev doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Sheikhan to counter with a crisp jab.
Shahram Sheikhan is winning the standup battle so far.
Sheikhan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sheikhan digs a good hook to Peziev's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sheikhan misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Sheikhan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peziev manages to avoid it.
Peziev throws out a counter right but Sheikhan avoids it with no problem.
Peziev fails to land the takedown.
Peziev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peziev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sheikhan is looking to land body kicks.
Peziev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sheikhan is fending him off so far but Peziev persists. Nope, Sheikhan circles away and we're back to standing.
Sheikhan lands with an uppercut that bounces Peziev off the cage and back into range.
Shahram Sheikhan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sheikhan swings for the body but Peziev moves out of range.
Peziev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sheikhan.
Peziev shoots for a double leg takedown but Sheikhan sprawls well. He's pushed Peziev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Peziev walks into a straight right hand from Sheikhan.
Peziev takes one to the side of the head.
Sheikhan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sheikhan throws a body punch but Peziev moves out of range.
Peziev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Sheikhan misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Peziev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Peziev.

Sheikhan wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Sheikhan drives through and clinches with Peziev against the cage.
Sheikhan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sheikhan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sheikhan missing with knees to the body.
Sheikhan prevents the takedown attempt.
Peziev tries for a takedown but Sheikhan manages to get underhooks.
Peziev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sheikhan tries to throw a body punch but Peziev avoids it by throwing Sheikhan back against the cage.
Sheikhan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peziev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Peziev tries to score a body lock takedown but Sheikhan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sheikhan misses with a knee strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Sheikhan.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shahram Sheikhan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sheikhan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shahram Sheikhan!
The defeated Rafa Peziev had this to say: 'I be back, fuuuk the rucians!'.

Event: CCC 21 : Hernandez vs Romero
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Newton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hawthorne makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Newton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Hawthorne shoots in and gets a takedown into Newton's guard.
Hawthorne is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Newton throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hawthorne is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton has a closed guard, preventing Hawthorne from standing up. #SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hawthorne passes into side control.
Hawthorne has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Newton!#T1#
Hawthorne takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hawthorne looking to finish with strikes here!
Newton is working to get back to half guard.
Hawthorne sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Poor strikes thrown by Hawthorne there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T2#
Newton avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hawthorne.
Newton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Newton flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
We've been hearing good reports from Hawthorne'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.
Hawthorne controlling the position easily from mount.
Newton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hawthorne. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hawthorne avoids the attempt from Newton to control.
Newton avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hawthorne.
Newton tries to lock up and control but Hawthorne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Hawthorne sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Newton working to try and regain half guard.
Hawthorne content just to control the position here.
Newton is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hawthorne content just to control the position here.
Newton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hawthorne tries to stand up but Newton had a hold of his arm and he's managed to perform a nice reversal, into half guard.
Hawthorne moves into full guard.
Newton won't allow Hawthorne to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Newton throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Newton has gone for a leg lock! Hawthorne slips out almost immediately though and dives into Newton's guard.#REVR#
Newton is striking off his back. Hawthorne thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cohen Hawthorne dominated that round.
That's time! Hawthorne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Hawthorne closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Hawthorne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Hawthorne clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Hawthorne manages to pull guard.
Hawthorne looking to control.
Hawthorne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawthorne seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Newton wants to control from the top but Hawthorne keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne 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.
Hawthorne wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Newton throws a strike but Hawthorne rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Newton has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hawthorne is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Newton.
Hawthorne tries to stand but Newton is controlling his head.
Newton is looking for a sweep.
Hawthorne is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hawthorne working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hawthorne gets to mount! Newton was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Newton tries to lock up and control but Hawthorne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Hawthorne controlling from the full mount.
Newton tries to hold on but Hawthorne postures up.
Newton throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Poor strikes thrown by Hawthorne there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Newton is looking to improve his position but Hawthorne isn't that keen on the idea.
Cohen Hawthorne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hawthorne tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Newton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hawthorne looking to finish with strikes here!
Hawthorne looking to ground and pound but Newton is blocking nicely.
Newton is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#SUB#
Hawthorne with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hawthorne prevents Newton from getting the reversal.#T4#
Hawthorne mounts Newton! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB#
Hawthorne is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Newton is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cohen Hawthorne!
Cohen Hawthorne decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Peziev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sheikhan.
Peziev throws out a counter right but Sheikhan avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Sheikhan clinches.
Sheikhan misses with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sheikhan tries to land a knee to the head but Peziev blocks with his arms.
Sheikhan tries a body shot but Peziev blocks it.
Peziev is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Peziev turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Peziev manages to end up in side control.#SUB2#
Peziev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sheikhan, who protects the arm well.
Sheikhan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Peziev off and has taken his back!
Sheikhan is riding his opponent, not letting Peziev buck him off.
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!
Peziev can't escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T1#
Peziev is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Peziev right now.
Peziev rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Peziev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheikhan stalling.
Sheikhan prevents Peziev from improving his position.#T2##SUB2#
Peziev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Peziev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sheikhan pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Peziev looking for submissions off his back.
Sheikhan trying to mount his opponent but Peziev defends it. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Peziev actively working from the bottom here.
Peziev is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Peziev is in trouble now - Sheikhan has advanced to mount!
Peziev is trying to escape the mount.
Sheikhan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Peziev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sheikhan content just to control the position here. #T4#
Sheikhan'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.
We've been hearing good reports from Sheikhan'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.
Peziev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sheikhan is trying to take his opponent's back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sheikhan prevents Peziev from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shahram Sheikhan dominated 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.#R2#
Sheikhan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sheikhan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sheikhan misses with a hook #TD2#
so Peziev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Peziev postures up. #SUB#
Sheikhan working for a triangle but Peziev defends it easily.
Sheikhan controlling Peziev's posture.
Peziev throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peziev looking to pass the guard.
Peziev trying to control but Sheikhan is working from the bottom. #T1#
Peziev preventing the sweep.
Peziev trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheikhan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peziev passes into half guard.
Sheikhan tries to get to full guard but Peziev has control of the leg.
Peziev is controlling the pace.
Peziev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sheikhan trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Peziev is looking for a kimura here.
Sheikhan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peziev can do to turn this around?
Sheikhan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sheikhan trying to control but Peziev postures up.
Peziev trying to control from half guard but Sheikhan is working away.
Sheikhan has hold of Peziev's hands but Peziev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Peziev is working for a kimura but Sheikhan is defending it quite comfortably.
Sheikhan wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Sheikhan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peziev.
Peziev is thwarting Sheikhan's attempts to control the position.
Sheikhan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Peziev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sheikhan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Peziev working some strikes from top position.
Peziev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Peziev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Peziev throwing strikes from guard but Sheikhan blocks nicely.
Peziev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Peziev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Peziev postures up.
Peziev with a nice head shot there.#T4##ES#
Sheikhan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Peziev off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sheikhan scores with a shot to the body.
Peziev takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Peziev avoids the body shot from Sheikhan.
As Sheikhan backs off Peziev throws a huge counter combo but Sheikhan manages to avoid it all.
Peziev shoots in for a double leg but Sheikhan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Sheikhan closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peziev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sheikhan struggles to land a body shot inside as Peziev controls his hands.
Sheikhan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sheikhan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peziev looking for a takedown.
Shahram Sheikhan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafa Peziev.
Peziev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sheikhan prevents it.
Sheikhan trying to control the position but instead, Peziev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sheikhan into the cage.
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 Shahram Sheikhan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sheikhan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab from Sheikhan.
Sheikhan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've been informed that Peziev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Peziev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sheikhan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Peziev is in Sheikhan's guard.

Sheikhan pushes Peziev off and gets back to his feet.
Sheikhan looks to land a right hand but Peziev moved out of range.
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!
Sheikhan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Peziev eats them both and turns towards Sheikhan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sheikhan connects with a body shot.
Peziev blocks the body kick. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sheikhan enables Peziev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sheikhan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sheikhan wants to sweep here but Peziev controlling him for the moment.
Peziev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sheikhan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Sheikhan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Peziev controls the pace.
Peziev wants to pass the guard but Sheikhan is keeping the position.
Peziev postures up in Sheikhan's guard and throws a big left but Sheikhan blocks it. #SUB#
Sheikhan is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Peziev frees his head nicely. Oh but Sheikhan has switched to an armbar! Peziev is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Shahram Sheikhan!
Rafa Peziev spoke after the fight, saying 'I be back, fuuuk the rucians!'.

Event: CCC 20 : Nagibatel vs Martinez
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Breeze throws a shot from downtown. Wilson moves away and avoids it.
Wilson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Breeze is fending him off so far but Wilson persists. Nope, Breeze circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Breeze to score with a decent uppercut.
Breeze throws a big shot that misses.
Breeze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Breeze darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#KD#
Breeze sends Wilson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Breeze is motioning to the referee to let Wilson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Wilson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson walks into a straight right hand from Breeze.
Wilson is still on wobbly legs! Can Breeze finish him?
Wilson walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Wilson limp body while Breeze jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Skye Breeze!

Event: HRL77
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1##CL#
Oliviera darts in and clinches Westlake up against the cage.#TD#
Oliviera gets control of Westlake's arms and successfully pulls guard. Oliviera will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Westlake has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Oliviera is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Westlake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oliviera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Westlake has managed to get both his arms back between Oliviera's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Westlake is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Oliviera has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Westlake is looking to defend but Oliviera has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Westlake! Oliviera pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Westlake taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Santino Oliviera!
After winning the bout, Santino Oliviera thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CCC 17 : Francis vs Wilder
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1##CL#
Gunnarsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Menendez, pushing him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD#
Gunnarsson has clasped his hands together around Menendez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Menendez seems a little lost for a moment, as Gunnarsson dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Gunnarsson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Menendez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gunnarsson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Menendez to see if he's OK.
Gunnarsson lands some shots froms side control.#SUB#
Gunnarsson swings around for an armbar but Menendez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gunnarsson's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gunnarsson holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Menendez stopping the sweep attempt from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson pulls Menendez in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gunnarsson is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gunnarsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gunnarsson is pushing down on Menendez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Menendez is fighting to maintain full guard but Gunnarsson has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Gunnarsson works his way into side control.
Gunnarsson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gunnarsson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menendez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Menendez is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
Gunnarsson happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnarsson'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.#SUB#
Gunnarsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Menendez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Menendez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gunnarsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Gunnarsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gunnarsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Gunnarsson tries for a kimura but Menendez is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gunnarsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Menendez tries to close the distance and clinch but Gunnarsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Menendez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gunnarsson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gunnarsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gunnarsson passes into half guard. #SUB#
Gunnarsson seems to be working for a kimura but Menendez defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Magnus Gunnarsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Menendez wants to improve his position but Gunnarsson is controlling well.
Gunnarsson controlling the action here.
Gunnarsson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Menendez is in a horrible position here. Gunnarsson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Menendez has given up his back here. Will Gunnarsson look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Gunnarsson biding his time, controlling Menendez. #T2#
Gunnarsson has Menendez flattened out and is raining down punches. #CUT#It looks like AJ Menendez has been cut.#SUB#
Gunnarsson has managed to slip his arm under Menendez's chin. This could be all over... yep, Menendez is tapping out! Submission win for Gunnarsson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Magnus Gunnarsson!
Magnus Gunnarsson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: HRL73
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Westlake looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oliviera steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Westlake.#CL2#
Oliviera moves into the clinch.
Westlake drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oliviera pulls his leg out and moves away.
Oliviera leaves Westlake with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Westlake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Oliviera has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Oliviera successfully pulls guard.
Westlake trying to control but Oliviera is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Oliviera is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Westlake rolls with it to try and escape but Oliviera cranks on the arm and Westlake is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Santino Oliviera!
Santino Oliviera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CCC 15 : Moxley vs Romero
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Shrute dives in for a single leg takedown but Menendez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shrute looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Shrute tries for a takedown but Menendez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Menendez instigates a clinch. #BC#
Menendez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been told by Menendez's head coaches at Cozad MMA Montreal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Menendez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Menendez working the head and body with strikes. #SU#
Menendez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
Menendez moves into the clinch.#BC#
Menendez breaks the clinch.
Shrute throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Menendez moves into the clinch.#TD#
Menendez has hold of one of Shrute's legs. Shrute is fighting the takedown attempt but Menendez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SU#
Menendez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1#
Menendez pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Menendez scores with a takedown into Shrute's guard.
Menendez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shrute felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SU#
Menendez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Shrute gets caught napping as Menendez dives in and scores a takedown. Shrute manages to retain guard.
Menendez lands a couple of digs.
Menendez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Menendez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shrute's head.#T2#
Menendez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Menendez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shrute tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Menendez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Menendez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU#
Menendez gets to his feet - Shrute follows without any prompting. #T3##CL#
Menendez forces Shrute back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Menendez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Menendez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shrute did well to prevent Menendez getting side control.#ROC#Shrute is rocked!
Menendez lands strikes from half guard.
Shrute is still in real trouble! Can Menendez finish him?
Menendez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Menendez is nestled in close to Shrute, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Menendez controlling the action here.
Menendez lands a big elbow - Shrute is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Menendez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AJ Menendez!

Event: HRL70
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1##CL#
Lemon forces Westlake back against the cage and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The referee calls for Lemon to work.
Lemon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lemon gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Lemon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Westlake is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lemon is defending well.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Westlake drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lemon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Lemon rushes Westlake and presses him up against the cage.
Westlake is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lucky Lemon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Westlake.
Lemon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Westlake has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lemon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lemon is pressed up against the cage. Westlake has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lemon down to the mat. Lemon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Westlake tries for a takedown but Lemon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lemon stuffs the takedown.
Westlake shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2##CL#
Lemon takes the fight into the clinch.
Westlake letting Lemon take a breather here.
Lemon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lemon slows down the pace here.
Lemon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The referee calls for Lemon to work. #T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Westlake misses with a takedown attempt - Lemon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Lemon has managed to clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lemon effectively controlling the action here.
Lemon has Westlake pushed against the cage.
Westlake is trying to pull guard but Lemon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Westlake has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lemon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Lemon.
Lemon is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Westlake fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lemon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Lemon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Lemon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Lemon clinches up against the cage.
Lemon leaning against his opponent.
Lemon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lemon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lemon has Westlake pressed against the cage.
Lemon stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Lemon closes the distance and clinches.
Westlake is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Lemon just leaning against Westlake, taking a breather.
Lemon is struggling to control the position.
Westlake wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lemon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Westlake can do to turn this around?
Lemon is struggling to control the position.
Lemon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lemon leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Westlake shoots in looking for a takedown. Lemon tries to sprawl out of it but Westlake keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lemon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lemon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Westlake sprawls and moves away.
We've been informed that Westlake has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lucky Lemon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Lemon pushes Westlake up against the cage in a clinch.
Lemon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Westlake up against the cage.
Lemon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Westlake letting Lemon take a breather here.#T3#
Lemon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Westlake has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lemon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lucky Lemon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Westlake.
Westlake being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Lemon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lemon is struggling to control the position.
Westlake drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lemon pulls his leg out and moves away. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#CL#
Lemon rushes Westlake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lemon has Westlake pushed against the cage.
Lemon stalling the fight.
Lemon leaning against his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Lemon clinches up with Westlake and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Lemon 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. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Lemon clinches.
Lemon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Westlake letting Lemon take a breather here.
Lemon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lemon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lemon pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Westlake gets tackled into the cage by Lemon. Lemon maintains the clinch. #T1#
Lemon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lemon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Westlake up against the cage.
Lemon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Westlake up against the cage.
Lemon stalling in the clinch.
Lemon is stalling here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Lemon closes the distance and clinches.
Lemon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lemon.
Lemon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Westlake tries to score a body lock takedown but Lemon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lemon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Westlake is working for takedown but Lemon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lucky Lemon has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Westlake shoots in looking for a takedown but Lemon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Westlake's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lucky Lemon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Westlake.
Westlake changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lemon tries to avoid it but Westlake manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lemon to the ground. Lemon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Lemon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lemon stalling against the cage.
Lemon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Lemon for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Lemon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T4#
Lemon stalls. #BC2#
Westlake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Lemon has Westlake up against the cage in a clinch.
Lemon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Lemon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Westlake wants a takedown.
Tyler Westlake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Westlake with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucky Lemon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lemon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:25
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucky Lemon!
Lucky Lemon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2024

#R1#
Solade misses with a takedown
and Hawthorne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Solade shoots in but no luck this time.
Hawthorne shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Solade eats them both and turns towards Hawthorne to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hawthorne paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Solade is defended easily by Hawthorne.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donny Solade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solade has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Donny Solade has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Solade.
Hawthorne cracks Solade with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Donny Solade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solade takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Solade tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hawthorne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Solade somewhat.
Solade is breathing heavily.#T1#
Hawthorne slaps away a takedown attempt from Solade, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Hawthorne rushes Solade and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Solade tries to pull guard but Hawthorne won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Hawthorne.
A short right from Hawthorne.
Solade tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hawthorne smiles and moves away.
Solade takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Hawthorne closes the distance and clinches.
Hawthorne tries to score a body lock takedown but Solade shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Solade is trying to pull guard but Hawthorne turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Hawthorne ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hawthorne no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hawthorne has Solade pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Solade has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hawthorne to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Solade is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hawthorne pulls down on the head and he's put Solade to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cohen Hawthorne!
A relieved looking Cohen Hawthorne thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CCC 11 : Creenshaw vs Crow
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith. #TD#
Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wilson quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Smith throwing shots but Wilson is blocking nicely.
Wilson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wilson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith controlling the action here.
Wilson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith is nestled in close to Wilson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#Wilson is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Wilson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilson is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wilson tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Wilson has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wilson avoid being mounted?
Smith misses with a head shot. Wilson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilson has wrist control.
Smith postures up.
Smith distracts Wilson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wilson pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Wilson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Wilson's brow.
Wilson trying to control the position.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wilson working a defensive guard here.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Wilson's brow.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wilson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilson has wrist control.
Smith postures up. #T3#
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilson has wrist control.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilson has wrist control.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Wilson blocks nicely.
Wilson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilson has wrist control.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith postures up.
Wilson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Wilson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith stands up over Wilson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wilson controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith cracks Wilson with a solid left hand.
Wilson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wilson looks winded!
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Smith is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Wilson is in big trouble! Smith is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Wilson. Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Dylan Smith!
Dylan Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2024

#R1#
Hawthorne shoots in but Sherman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hawthorne.
Nice uppercut there from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne misses with a takedown attempt - Sherman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hawthorne shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sherman defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cohen Hawthorne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherman with a poor takedown #CL#
and Hawthorne counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Hawthorne decides to pull guard. #T1#
Sherman stops Hawthorne from standing up.
Hawthorne trying to control the position here.
Sherman wants to control from the top but Hawthorne keeps moving.
Hawthorne is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sherman is controlling him. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Hawthorne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sherman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hawthorne wants to stand up but Sherman is controlling him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hawthorne is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hawthorne sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hawthorne tries to stand but Sherman is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Hawthorne looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hawthorne pushing down on Sherman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hawthorne is controlling the pace. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sherman wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Hawthorne seems content to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cohen Hawthorne dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Hawthorne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Hawthorne has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sherman uses from the top position.
Hawthorne trying to control the position here.
Sherman wants to stand but Hawthorne is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Hawthorne pushes a forearm under Sherman's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Sherman is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cohen Hawthorne!
During a confident post fight interview, Cohen Hawthorne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Hawthorne dodges the punch combination from Peterson.
Peterson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hawthorne avoids it really well and circles away.
Hawthorne dives in for a single leg takedown but Peterson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jake Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson looks to land a combination but Hawthorne avoids it well.
Hawthorne lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Peterson clinches up with Hawthorne and pushes him back against the cage.
Peterson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peterson. #BC2#
Hawthorne manages to break the clinch.
Hawthorne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Peterson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Peterson wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Hawthorne gets tackled into the cage by Peterson. Peterson maintains the clinch.
Peterson working hard to break the clinch.
Peterson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hawthorne prevents the takedown attempt. #T1#
Hawthorne jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Peterson walks away with a smile on his face. Hawthorne gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Peterson looks for a takedown but Hawthorne sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Hawthorne on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Peterson misses the shot to the body.
Hawthorne dodges the punch combination from Peterson.
Hawthorne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Peterson avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Peterson.
Hawthorne shoots in looking for a takedown but Peterson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hawthorne's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Peterson tries to counter by clinching up but Hawthorne breaks away and moves out of range.
Peterson misses with a wild body shot.
Peterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawthorne wants to counter with a clinch but Peterson pushes him away.
Hawthorne has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hawthorne or perhaps it was just good defense by Peterson, which made it look bad.
Hawthorne shoots in for a double leg but Peterson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Peterson looks to throw the jab but Hawthorne is out of range. #T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Peterson manages to break the clinch.
Peterson misses with a combination
letting Hawthorne counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Jake Peterson has been cut.
Hawthorne shoots in for a takedown but Peterson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Peterson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Hawthorne forces Peterson back against the cage and clinches.
Hawthorne prevents Peterson from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Hawthorne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Hawthorne moves into range and clinches up with Peterson.
Hawthorne digs a right hand underneath Peterson's ribcage. Peterson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Peterson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hawthorne pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hawthorne misses with a takedown attempt - Peterson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hawthorne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Peterson avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Hawthorne shoots for a double leg takedown but Peterson sprawls well. He's pushed Hawthorne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No joy there for Peterson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Peterson. No joy for Hawthorne on that attempt.
Peterson goes for a double leg but Hawthorne avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hawthorne continues to drive forward.#BC#
Peterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peterson misses with a two punch combination.
Peterson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Hawthorne forces Peterson back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Hawthorne is fighting off a takedown attempt but Peterson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hawthorne to the mat. Hawthorne regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hawthorne seems keen to control Peterson's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hawthorne is on top in guard. #REVB#
Hawthorne 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. #T4#
Peterson trying to strike off his back.
Hawthorne prevents Peterson from getting back to his feet.
Peterson wants to improve his position but instead Hawthorne has moved into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawthorne is taking a breather. Peterson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Peterson is trying to get back to full guard.
Hawthorne looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Hawthorne is looking for a kimura but Peterson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hawthorne to get the leverage.
Peterson is looking to control Hawthorne's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Peterson avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jake Peterson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jake Peterson's cut.
That's time! Peterson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hawthorne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Peterson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hawthorne feints and then cracks Peterson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Peterson down.
Peterson misses with a combination
and Hawthorne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hawthorne looks for a takedown but Peterson sprawls well.#CL2#
Hawthorne rushes Peterson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hawthorne fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne prevents the takedown attempt.
Hawthorne is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Hawthorne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peterson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hawthorne.
Jake Peterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Hawthorne fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Peterson slips a jab and a cross from Hawthorne.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawthorne dives in for a single leg takedown but Peterson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hawthorne fails to land the takedown.
Hawthorne avoids a kick to the body.
Hawthorne avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Hawthorne on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hawthorne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Peterson avoids it really well and circles away.
Hawthorne misses with a takedown attempt - Peterson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Peterson throws a big counter combination but Hawthorne scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Peterson with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Hawthorne counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hawthorne. #BC2#
Hawthorne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hawthorne keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hawthorne.
Peterson tries to counter with a takedown but Hawthorne is quick to defend against it.#T2#
A punch combination from Peterson misses. #CL2#
Hawthorne clinches up against the cage.
Peterson is trying to push Hawthorne away but Hawthorne has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Peterson pulls Hawthorne into guard.
Hawthorne slips nicely into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawthorne throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hawthorne is trying to control the action in half guard but Peterson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Peterson wants to improve his position but Hawthorne is controlling well. #SUB2#
Peterson is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Hawthorne has latched onto it... Big trouble! Hawthorne pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Peterson is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Hawthorne!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cohen Hawthorne!
A very excited looking Cohen Hawthorne made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HRL66
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Westlake tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Westlake crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rehn - the referee stops the clock and Westlake gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rehn. Westlake manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rehn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rehn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rehn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Westlake moves away.
Westlake doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rehn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Westlake's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Westlake tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rehn counters with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rehn thumps Westlake with a low kick.
Westlake on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
A low kick lands for Rehn.
Rehn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Westlake. That did some damage!
Rehn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Westlake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rehn stuffs the takedown.
Rehn flicks out a counter leg kick but Westlake steps away.
Rehn jabs Westlake to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Westlake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rehn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Rehn looks to score with a jab to the body but Westlake is just out of range.
Westlake with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rehn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Westlake thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Westlake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rehn lands a jab to Westlake's midsection.
Westlake tries for a takedown but Rehn circles away easily
and Rehn counters with a nice uppercut.
Rehn misses with a wild body shot.
Westlake swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rehn counters with a nice uppercut.
Rehn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Westlake doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rehn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Westlake will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rehn cracks Westlake with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rehn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rehn is looking to slow Westlake down with leg kicks.
Rehn lands a front kick.
Westlake gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rehn counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
Rehn jabs at Westlake's body.
Westlake is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rehn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice side step and Rehn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rehn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Westlake tries for a takedown but Rehn circles away easily
and Rehn counters with a nice uppercut.
Westlake tries for a takedown but Rehn circles away easily
and Rehn counters with a left and a right that stings Westlake.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Loki Rehn 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#
Westlake closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rehn circles away.
Rehn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Westlake tries for a takedown but Rehn circles away easily
and Rehn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rehn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Westlake rather than just go for the knockout.
Westlake fails with a takedown attempt.
Rehn feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Westlake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westlake wants to clinch but Rehn slips to the side
and Rehn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Westlake looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Westlake shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rehn counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Westlake misses with a takedown
and Rehn counters with an outside leg kick.
Rehn scores with a decent looking hook.
Rehn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rehn throws a one two combo.
Westlake misses with a few strikes there.
Westlake fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rehn avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Westlake shoots in for a takedown but Rehn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Westlake misses with a wild combination.
Rehn scores with a jab to the body.
Westlake with a poor takedown
and Rehn counters with a head kick. #T3#
Rehn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rehn.
Westlake takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Westlake on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice leg kick from Rehn, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rehn. #T4#
Westlake takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Westlake might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Westlake closes the distance but Rehn moves to the side
and Rehn counters with a thumping low kick.
Rehn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rehn lands a body shot.
Westlake shoots in and drives through. Rehn sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Westlake doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rehn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Loki Rehn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rehn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rehn cracks a nice hook into Westlake's ribs.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Westlake. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Westlake has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rehn.
Tyler Westlake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westlake tries for a takedown but Rehn circles away easily
and Rehn counters with a good low kick that Westlake was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westlake tries for a takedown but Rehn circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Westlake takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rehn with a nice calf kick.
Rehn scores with a push kick.
Westlake doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rehn counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Westlake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rehn stalks Westlake and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Westlake's face. Westlake staggers backwards, shaken.
Westlake has his takedown stuffed
and Rehn counters with a nice uppercut.
Westlake is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Westlake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rehn.
Rehn scores with a jab to the body.
Rehn throws a head kick but Westlake moves out of range.
Westlake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rehn throws a front kick that sends Westlake stumbling back into the cage.
Loki Rehn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Westlake fails with a takedown attempt.
Westlake shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rehn as he avoids it easily.
Westlake 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.
Westlake 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.
Westlake has his takedown stuffed
and Rehn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Westlake shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rehn finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Westlake with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Rehn counter with a right hand.
Rehn cracks Westlake with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rehn scores with a three punch combo!

And that's the end of the fight!
Loki Rehn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rehn 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 24:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Loki Rehn!
Loki Rehn gave a mention to BRAZEN - Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: DC 135: Wife v Nagasaki
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Washington tries for a takedown but Hernandez circles away easily
enabling Hernandez to counter with a crisp jab.
Washington shoots in but no luck this time.
Washington shoots and misses
and Hernandez counters with a left to the body.
Arturo Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Washington.
Washington misses the shot to the body.
Hernandez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Washington looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hernandez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Washington doesn't seem bothered though.
Washington falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hernandez counters with a straight right hand.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Hernandez! Washington is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturo Hernandez!
Arturo Hernandez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CCC 6 : Soares vs Kovacs
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Versu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Versu misses with a body kick.
Versu lands a jab to Menendez's midsection.
Versu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Menendez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Montreal in the buildup to the fight.
Menendez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Menendez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Menendez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Versu.
Versu scores with a hook to the body. Menendez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Versu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Menendez is looking to clinch but Versu is avoiding it.
Versu is looking to slow Menendez down with leg kicks.
Menendez moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice shot by Versu.
Versu scores with a punch to the head.
Versu throws a hook to the side of Menendez's head but Menendez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Versu thumps Menendez with a low kick.
Versu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Menendez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Versu should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T1#
A low kick lands for Versu.
Menendez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Versu.
Versu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Versu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Menendez at a distance.
Versu lands an overhand right.
Versu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Decent striking displayed by Menendez there.
Menendez looks to throw the jab but Versu is out of range.
Menendez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Menendez moves away from the strike by Versu.
Versu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Menendez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Menendez looks for a takedown but Versu sprawls well.
Menendez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Versu but Versu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Geo Versu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Versu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menendez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Versu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Menendez somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AJ Menendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menendez is breathing heavily.
Menendez shoots in for a double leg but Versu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That kick from Versu tenderised Menendez's leg. Menendez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Menendez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Versu with the inside leg kick.
Menendez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Versu is fending him off so far but Menendez persists. Nope, Versu circles away and we're back to standing.
Versu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Versu lands a glancing blow to the side of Menendez's head.#CL#
Menendez clinches. #BC2#
Versu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Versu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Versu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A left lands for Versu.
Menendez is looking to clinch. #CL#
Menendez moves into range and clinches up with Versu.
A nice left hand lands by Versu.
Versu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Versu working Menendez over with knees to the body.
Versu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Versu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Versu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Versu connects with a solid leg kick.
Versu dips to his left and cracks Menendez with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Versu lands with a cross.
A low kick lands for Versu.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Versu.#T4#
Versu scores with a nice strike.
Menendez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Versu scores with a spinning back kick!
Versu scores with a head kick. Menendez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC2#Menendez is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like AJ Menendez has been cut.
Versu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oh Menendez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Menendez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Menendez seems to have got his legs back now.
Versu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Geo Versu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Versu sizes up Menendez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Versu with a nice calf kick.
Menendez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Versu can pounce on him.
Versu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Menendez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Versu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Menendez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Versu drops Menendez with a naaaaasty hook - Menendez is in real trouble here! Versu dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geo Versu!
During a confident post fight interview, Geo Versu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Wilson drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Equilibrium looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Equilibrium isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wilson stacks Equilibrium on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wilson!
Equilibrium prevents Wilson from improving position.
Wilson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Equilibrium is looking to reverse the position.
Equilibrium manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wilson's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Equilibrium is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wilson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wilson's back!
Wilson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Equilibrium tightening his grip on Wilson, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Wilson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Equilibrium's arms.
Equilibrium seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1##SUB#
Equilibrium looking to break Wilson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wilson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Equilibrium will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Equilibrium looking for the RNC.
Wilson tries to roll but Equilibrium sticks to his back.
Wilson trying to control the action but Equilibrium just sinks the hooks in.
Equilibrium somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson trying to survive by controlling the hands. #SUB#
Equilibrium is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Wilson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Equilibrium is breathing heavily.#T2##SUB#
Equilibrium is looking for the choke from the back position but Wilson is controlling his hands well.
Wilson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Wilson controlling Equilibrium 's hands. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wilson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wilson just looking to survive in the bad position. #SUB#
Equilibrium is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wilson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wilson for a finish. #T3#
Wilson has hold of Equilibrium's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson trying to control the hands but Equilibrium breaks the grip. #SUB#
Equilibrium looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Equilibrium working for the choke.
Equilibrium doesn't have the hooks in and Wilson manages to turn into his guard. #T4##SUB#
Equilibrium looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wilson has picked Equilibrium up and slammed him! Equilibrium can't keep hold of the triangle and Wilson manages to pass to side control!
Wilson is working Equilibrium over with some ground and pound from side control.
Equilibrium misses with a strike from the bottom.#SUB2#
Wilson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wilson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Wilson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wilson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Equilibrium? #SUB2#
Wilson has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Equilibrium is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Wilson!

Event: DC 128: Colamarino v Harris
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1##TD#
Katajamaki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Washington's half guard.
Washington pushes Katajamaki off but Katajamaki dives into side control.
Katajamaki working the ground and pound from side control.
Washington is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
You can see the frustration on Washington's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Washington parries the strikes from Katajamaki easily there. Katajamaki is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Washington to escape.
Washington is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Katajamaki asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Katajamaki lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Katajamaki works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#ROC#Washington is rocked!
Washington takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Washington is still in real trouble! Can Katajamaki finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katajamaki lands a strong strike to the head of Washington. That's dazed him! Katajamaki looking to finish here. Washington is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Katajamaki lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ari Katajamaki!
After winning the bout, Ari Katajamaki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HRL58
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Lemon shoots in for a double leg but Westlake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Lemon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Westlake sprawls well initially but Lemon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lemon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Westlake looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Lemon seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Westlake has recovered full guard.
Lemon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemon trying to control but Westlake is working from the bottom.
Lemon sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB2#
Lemon drops back looking for a leg! Westlake is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Westlake manages to kick Lemon off! Lemon jumps back into Westlake's guard.
Lemon stays in close to Westlake's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemon wants to control from the top but Westlake keeps moving.
Lemon advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Lemon has hold of Westlake's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Westlake tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Lemon cranks the arm and Westlake screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Westlake, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lucky Lemon!
Lucky Lemon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 82
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Wilson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gonshiro to the mat! Gonshiro manages to get full guard.
Wilson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gonshiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Gonshiro, not yet. #SUB2#
Wilson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gonshiro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wilson has Gonshiro in his guard.#REVR#
Wilson can't keep his opponent in guard - Gonshiro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Gonshiro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wilson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gonshiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gonshiro is looking for a kimura but Wilson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gonshiro to get the leverage. #T1##SUB#
Gonshiro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wilson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gonshiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilson keeps working.
Wilson is concentrating on defense, preventing Gonshiro from advancing position. #SUB#
Wilson is defending against the submission attempts here by Gonshiro.
Wilson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gonshiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wilson wants to improve his position but Gonshiro is controlling well.
Wilson is controlling Gonshiro's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Gonshiro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonshiro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wilson! #SUB#
Gonshiro working for a guillotine from mount but Wilson is in no mood to give up.
Gonshiro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wilson is looking to escape. #T3#
Wilson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gonshiro is trying to take his opponent's back.
Wilson working to try and regain half guard.
Wilson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Gonshiro goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Wilson is on top in guard.
Gonshiro 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##T4##SUB#
Gonshiro seems to be looking for submissions.
Gonshiro is looking to take a break and control but Wilson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gonshiro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wilson!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gonshiro is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wilson is surviving well by controlling Gonshiro's body position as best he can.
Wilson tries to hold on but Gonshiro postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Uchima Gonshiro 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##TD2#
Gonshiro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wilson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gonshiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gonshiro trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Wilson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gonshiro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gonshiro has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gonshiro drops back looking for a leg! Wilson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wilson manages to kick Gonshiro off! Gonshiro jumps back into Wilson's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Wilson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gonshiro has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wilson is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Wilson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gonshiro trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Wilson is pulling down on Gonshiro's head. It's preventing any offense from Gonshiro, at least for the moment.
Gonshiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around?#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.
Wilson can't keep his opponent in guard - Gonshiro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Gonshiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wilson is just riding it out for now. Gonshiro eventually gives up the hold.
Gonshiro wants to pass to mount but Wilson is defending the position.
Wilson tries to roll over but Gonshiro keeps him under control.#T3#
Wilson is staying active underneath Gonshiro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wilson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gonshiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilson keeps working.
Gonshiro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Gonshiro is working for a kimura but Wilson is defending it quite comfortably.
Wilson is controlling Gonshiro's trapped leg to prevent Gonshiro from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
Wilson gets a takedown into half guard.
Gonshiro is not content to let Wilson control the position.
Wilson is taking a breather. Gonshiro says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gonshiro is not content to let Wilson control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Wilson gets caught flat footed, as Gonshiro shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wilson keeping full guard, as Gonshiro tries to pass.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Gonshiro from controlling successfully.
Gonshiro being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonshiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Wilson pulls Gonshiro in close to prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Gonshiro from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Wilson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gonshiro wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wilson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gonshiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Gonshiro, not yet.
Wilson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gonshiro is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Gonshiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gonshiro trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Wilson is adopting a defensive guard.
Gonshiro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wilson is positioning himself well to prevent Gonshiro advancing to mount. #T3##SUB#
Gonshiro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wilson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Uchima Gonshiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wilson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Gonshiro is trying to work for a kimura but Wilson is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wilson desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Gonshiro maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Wilson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gonshiro has cracked it and Wilson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gonshiro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Uchima Gonshiro!

Event: HRL54
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Gunn. Those never looked like landing.
Gunn misses with a looping left.
Westlake is looking for a counter combo.
Westlake scores with a one two! Gunn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL#
Westlake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Westlake pulls guard.
Gunn wants to stand and escape but instead Westlake has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Westlake works over Gunn with some ground and pound from guard.
Gunn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Westlake engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Westlake wants to pass the guard but Gunn is keeping the position.#T1##SUB2#
Gunn throws his legs up looking for a submission but Westlake uses it to pass to side control.
Gunn is working to avoid the ground and pound but Westlake connects with a decent elbow.
Westlake landing a few strikes.
Gunn tries to buck Westlake off but Westlake is having none of it.#SUB#
Westlake looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Westlake thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU#
Westlake decides to stand back up.
Gunn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Westlake.
Max Gunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Gunn misses with an uppercut
and Westlake counters with a three punch combo that has Gunn backing up. Gunn nods at Westlake to acknowledge the strikes.
Westlake looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD#
Westlake shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Westlake was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Gunn is trying to improve his position.
Gunn wants to control but Westlake postures up.
Westlake tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gunn's legs. #SU#
Westlake decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gunn to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Gunn as he connects with a hook.
Max Gunn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Westlake with a poor takedown
and Gunn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gunn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Westlake doesn't seem bothered though.
Gunn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Westlake.
Westlake tries to counter with a takedown but Gunn is quick to defend against it.
Westlake closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gunn circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Westlake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Westlake shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gunn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch combination from Westlake misses.
Gunn unleashes a big counter combination but Westlake bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Westlake takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Westlake with a poor takedown
and Gunn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gunn misses with an uppercut.
Gunn thows a leg kick but Westlake checks it #TD#
and Westlake counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Westlake controlling the pace. #SUB#
Westlake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gunn has hold of Westlake's hands but Westlake slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Westlake tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gunn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gunn tries to get to full guard but Westlake has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Westlake dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gunn lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Westlake has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Westlake and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Westlake feinted with a counter takedown.
Crunch! Westlake slams his shin into Gunn's torso.
Westlake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gunn can do to turn this around?
Gunn misses the shot to the body.
Tyler Westlake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Westlake closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gunn did well to prevent Westlake getting side control.
Gunn is looking for a sweep. Westlake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gunn looks like he's trying to stand up.
Westlake sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tyler Westlake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westlake 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.
Gunn is trying to stand back up but Westlake is controlling him
Westlake 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.#T1#
Westlake sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SU#
Westlake decides to stand and escape the position. #CL#
Westlake rushes Gunn and presses him up against the cage.
Westlake tries to pull guard but Gunn won't allow it.
Westlake has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gunn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Westlake is trying to drag Gunn to the mat but Gunn 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 Tyler Westlake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Westlake tries to pull guard but Gunn won't allow it. #T2#
Gunn tries to circle away but Westlake has him pinned against the cage.
Gunn is trying to break free.
Westlake jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gunn walks away with a smile on his face. Westlake gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Westlake misses with a takedown attempt - Gunn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Westlake fails with the takedown
and Gunn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Gunn. No joy for Westlake on that attempt. #T3#
Gunn looks to land a combination but Westlake avoids it well.
Westlake dives in and grabs Gunn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gunn pushes down on Westlake's head and hops out.
A countering left hand to the body from Gunn misses.
Westlake on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Westlake slips under a jab.
Gunn scores with a hook.
Gunn scores with a jab to the body.
Gunn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gunn looks to land a left hand but Westlake moved out of range nicely.
Gunn lands a body shot. #TD#
Westlake shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gunn's guard.
Gunn is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Westlake dives into side control. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVB#
Gunn is trying to buck Westlake off.
Gunn is looking to get back to his feet here but Westlake is keeping cool and he's managed to take Gunn's back.
Gunn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Westlake controlling from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gunn is looking to escape but he's done so without protecting himself and Westlake manages to counter with a nice rear naked choke! Gunn is in trouble and he's forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyler Westlake!
A relieved looking Tyler Westlake thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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