Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: HFC 91: Hernandez vs Amosov
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Sikoa with a nice calf kick.
Nice jab there from Sikoa.
Murphy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown but Sikoa sprawls well. He's pushed Murphy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sikoa slaps away a takedown attempt from Murphy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Joel Sikoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Murphy.
Sikoa scores with a head kick. Murphy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sikoa shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Murphy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sikoa tries a head kick but it misses.
Sikoa shoots for a takedown but Murphy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murphy is defended easily by Sikoa.#TD2#
Murphy looking to score a takedown here. Sikoa is defending well but Murphy drives through and ends up in Sikoa's guard.
Murphy won't allow Sikoa to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy working some strikes from top position.
Murphy works over Sikoa with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Sikoa is looking to stand up but Murphy isn't so interested in that idea.
Murphy pushing down on Sikoa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Murphy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Murphy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Murphy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Murphy slips a nice elbow through Sikoa's hands, connecting with Sikoa's forehead.
Sikoa pushes Murphy off looking to stand but Murphy dives back in and keeps control.
Murphy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sikoa is looking to escape.
Murphy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Murphy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Murphy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Murphy lands a nice short elbow.
Sikoa wants to get back to his feet.
Murphy working over Sikoa with some ground and pound. Sikoa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Murphy working Sikoa over with strikes.
Sikoa taking some punishment here, with Murphy in his half guard.
Murphy working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#Sikoa is rocked!
Murphy lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Sikoa! More strikes land and this one is all over! Murphy jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam Murphy!
A very excited looking Liam Murphy 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: HFC 91: Hernandez vs Amosov
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Drake takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drake walks into a jab.
Dragomir just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragomir displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Drake.
Drake changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dragomir tries to avoid it but Drake manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dragomir to the ground. Dragomir escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Drake fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alexander Dragomir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tear Drop Drake.
Drake takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Drake feints and as Dragomir raises his hands in defense, Drake changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dragomir on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dragomir tries to get out of the position.
Drake throwing strikes from guard but Dragomir blocks nicely.
Dragomir is trying to keep Drake in close.
Dragomir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Dragomir is looking for a sweep.
Dragomir seems a little lost for a moment, as Drake dominates the positioning.
Dragomir tries to buck Drake off but Drake is having none of it.#SUB2#
Drake is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dragomir has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dragomir is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Drake tries for a kimura but Dragomir is defending well.
Dragomir knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drake on the ground.
Dragomir is letting Drake control him for a moment. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dragomir is trying to get back to half guard.
Dragomir is trying to control Drake's posture but Drake avoids it.
Drake working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dragomir tries to buck Drake off but Drake is having none of it.#SUB2#
Drake looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Drake controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Dragomir regains half guard, as Drake was trying to land strikes.
Dragomir blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drake.
Drake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Drake is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dragomir has managed to free his arm - good work.
Drake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dragomir defending well though. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Drake takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Drake looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dragomir avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drake. #SUB2#
Drake is working for a kimura but Dragomir is defending it quite comfortably.
Drake controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tear Drop Drake dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dragomir lands a jab to Drake's midsection.
Dragomir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Drake scores with a shoulder strike.
Dragomir blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Drake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dragomir blocks it with crossed arms.
Dragomir blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dragomir tries a body shot but Drake blocks it.
Drake lands a knee to the head.
Drake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dragomir blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Dragomir cracks Drake with a nice body shot.
Drake takes a shot to the head.
Dragomir misses with a punch to the body.
Drake connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragomir lands a body punch in the clinch.
Drake is breathing heavily.#T1#
Dragomir lands a body shot.
Dragomir pushes Drake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drake tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A hook to the body from Dragomir.
Dragomir lands an uppercut.
Dragomir lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Dragomir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Drake blocks a body shot from Dragomir.
Dragomir blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dragomir cracks Drake with a nice body shot.
Dragomir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drake tries to stall but Dragomir uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dragomir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dragomir lands with a left to the head.
Drake lands a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dragomir.
Alexander Dragomir has scored more points in the clinch so far.
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!
Dragomir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Dragomir controls his hands. #T2#
Drake scores with a knee to the head.
Drake tries to pull guard but Dragomir won't allow it.
Dragomir scores with a hook to the body.
Drake blocks a body shot from Dragomir.
Dragomir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Drake with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drake jumps guard but Dragomir stands there with Drake around his waist. Drake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dragomir can't find room to land a body shot as Drake controls the action.
Drake is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dragomir lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dragomir scores with a shot to the side of Drake's head.
Drake tries to pull guard but Dragomir forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alexander Dragomir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tear Drop Drake.
Dragomir tries to throw a body punch but Drake avoids it by throwing Dragomir back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Dragomir.
Dragomir struggles to land a body shot inside as Drake controls his hands.
Drake fails to pull guard.
A body shot lands from Dragomir. #T3#
Dragomir scores with a hook to the body.
Dragomir tries to throw a body punch but Drake avoids it by throwing Dragomir back against the cage.
Dragomir lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Dragomir misses with a body punch.
Dragomir takes a knee right on the jaw!
Drake changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dragomir fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Drake shoots in looking for a takedown but Dragomir manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Drake's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Dragomir gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Drake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dragomir tries a body shot but Drake blocks it.
A short right from Dragomir on the inside.
Dragomir pushes Drake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drake jumps guard but Dragomir stands there with Drake around his waist. Drake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dragomir makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Drake throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drake trying to control the position but instead, Dragomir has worked for underhooks and has pushed Drake into the cage.
Dragomir lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragomir lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dragomir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Dragomir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Dragomir lands a body punch.
Dragomir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Dragomir throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dragomir gets through Drake's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Dragomir.
Dragomir tries to work over Drake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Dragomir - that landed with a thud.
Dragomir tries to work over Drake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dragomir presses Drake against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dragomir presses Drake against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dragomir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Dragomir struggles to land a body shot inside as Drake controls his hands.
Dragomir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Dragomir dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Dragomir tries to clinch up.#CL#
Dragomir moves into the clinch.
Dragomir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Dragomir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drake looking to throw knees to the head but Dragomir is blocking nicely.
Dragomir tries to work over Drake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drake prevents a body shot from Dragomir.
Dragomir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Dragomir.
Dragomir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dragomir lands a body punch in the clinch.
Drake jumps guard but Dragomir turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Drake prevents a body shot from Dragomir.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragomir lands an uppercut.
Drake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dragomir blocks it with crossed arms.
Drake missing with knees to the body.
Drake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dragomir can't find room to land a body shot as Drake controls the action.
Drake throws a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Dragomir lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dragomir lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drake or not. #TD2#
Drake pulls guard successfully.
Dragomir trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dragomir passes Drake's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Well, if Dragomir is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Drake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Drake is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Drake regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Drake throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dragomir escapes and throws Drake's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Drake is looking for a sweep.
Drake is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Drake is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Drake actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2#
Drake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dragomir pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Drake.
Drake wants to improve his position but instead Dragomir has moved into half guard.
Drake is pressing down on Dragomir's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Drake looking to control.
Dragomir trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Drake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dragomir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4##SUB2#
Drake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dragomir doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dragomir manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dragomir advances to half guard.
Dragomir trying to control the action but Drake is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Drake looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dragomir is working away from the top position though.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Dragomir showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dragomir 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Dragomir!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Dragomir thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bounty Tournament 3
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
Knightley takes a swing at Foster's ribcage but misses.
Knightley misses the jab.
Nice shot by Knightley.
Knightley throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Foster counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Knightley tries to get to full guard but Foster has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Foster in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knightley won't allow Foster to pass to mount. #T1#
Foster is taking a breather. Knightley 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.
Let's hope that Foster has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Knightley's coaches at The Quarry have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Foster's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Foster prevents Knightley from improving his position.#SUB#
Knightley actively working from the bottom here.
Foster sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Knightley misses the jab.
Knightley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Foster tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Foster misses with a hook.
Foster has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Garon Knightley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Foster throws an off balance right hand
and Knightley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knightley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Foster under the eye.
Knightley swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Foster counters with a takedown into side control.
Knightley is being controlled here.
Foster wants to control but Knightley is keeping him busy.
Foster controls the position. #T3#
Knightley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Knightley manages to get back to half guard.
Foster controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster prevents Knightley from improving his position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Foster sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Foster winds up and cracks Knightley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Foster prevents Knightley from improving his position.#SUB#
Knightley looking for submissions off his back.
Foster perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foster passes to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Foster dominated that round.
That's time! Knightley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Knightley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Foster misses with a hook.
A jab from Knightley misses.
Foster defending well as Knightley loads up on a big left hand.
Knightley throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Foster counters with a nice double leg into side control. Knightley won't be happy with that.
Knightley gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster content to control rather than advance.
More stalling from Foster.#T1#
Knightley is looking to improve his position.
Foster trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Knightley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Foster wants to free his trapped foot but Knightley is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Foster wants to control but Knightley is keeping him busy.
Foster works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knightley tries to bench press Foster off him but Foster keeps the position.
Foster landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Foster is looking to take a break and control but Knightley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knightley tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Jake Foster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knightley is working hard here to advance position.
Foster landing strikes.
Knightley tries to bench press Foster off him but Foster keeps the position.
Knightley is not content to let Foster control the position.
Knightley gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Foster is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Foster uses his free foot to push down on Knightley's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Knightley.
Foster lands a nice shot to the head.
Knightley regains half guard.
Knightley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Foster is working away from the top position though.
Foster works his foot free and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foster tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Foster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Foster throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Knightley to counter with a crisp jab.
A cross from Knightley lands.
Knightley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Foster.
A slow jab from Knightley misses its intended target.
Foster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Foster with the counter takedown but Knightley avoids it easily.
Knightley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Foster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knightley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knightley falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Foster counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Foster.
Garon Knightley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Foster showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Foster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Knightley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Foster defends it easily.#SUB#
Knightley is looking for a triangle here but Foster uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jake Foster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Foster just content to control the position.
Knightley is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Foster stalls from top position.
Knightley tries to buck Foster off but Foster is having none of it.#T3#
Foster controls the position from side control.
Foster is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Knightley lands with an uppercut that bounces Foster off the cage and back into range.
Knightley throws a shot from downtown. Foster moves away and avoids it.
Knightley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Foster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knightley throws out the jab.
Garon Knightley is winning the standup battle so far.
Foster ducks under a wild hook from Knightley.
Foster with the counter takedown but Knightley avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knightley throws a hook to the side of Foster's head but Foster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Foster feints the counter takedown.
Foster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knightley.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Garon Knightley.
I think Foster has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Foster!

Event: HFC 90: Cruz vs Nomura
Date: Jul 14, 2023

#R1#
Fei moves away from the strike by Medeiros.
Medeiros misses with an uppercut
and Fei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Fei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Medeiros tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Medeiros shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fei as he jumps to the side.
A left lands for Fei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Medeiros looks winded!#KD#
Fei drops Medeiros with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Medeiros looks back up at him and smiles so Fei waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Medeiros is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Medeiros swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fei counters with a huge right that knocks Medeiros out cold! Fei is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

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

Event: CFC 566
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Hill fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Hill tries to keep at a distance but Aregood has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hill.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hill. #TD#
Hill ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hill no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2#
Aregood decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hill, up you get!
Aregood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hill swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aregood is looking to clinch.
Hill half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Aregood is looking to clinch but Hill is avoiding it. #CL2#
Aregood closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aregood. #TD#
Hill has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Aregood uses from the top position.
Hill 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#
Hill prevents Aregood from standing back up.
Hill is keen to just control but Aregood is a slippery customer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aregood is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hill scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Ground and pound from Hill.
Hill is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Aregood 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.
Aregood is trying to stand back up but Hill is controlling him
Hill slows the pace down in half guard.
Hill'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.
Hill seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Aregood for as long as he can get away with.
Hill has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aregood is refusing to be controlled, as Hill sits in half guard.
Aregood is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hill scores with a couple of nice shots.
Aregood is trying to stand.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hill in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aregood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hill swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Aregood rushes Hill and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hill fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T3#
Hill tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aregood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Aregood swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Hill jumps guard.
Hill seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Aregood wants to get up but he can't break Hill's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hill looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hill lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Hill throwing strikes from guard but Aregood blocks nicely.
Aregood wants to stand and escape but Hill is having none of it.
Aregood keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Hill controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hill sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aregood's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aregood has hold of Hill's hands but Hill slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah Hill dominated that round.
That's time! Hill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Aregood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hill swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aregood wants to clinch up but Hill keeps it at a distance.
Aregood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aregood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aregood moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Aregood as Hill shoots in.
Aregood tries to clinch there but Hill circles away.
Aregood tries to clinch there but Hill circles away.
Hill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Aregood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aregood can do to turn this around?
Hill darts in looking for a takedown but Aregood gets double underhooks and turns Hill into the cage.
Aregood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aregood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aregood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hills head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aregood is pressed up against the cage. Hill has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aregood down to the mat. Aregood avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elijah Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aregood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hill paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aregood manages to avoid it.
Aregood wants to clinch.#CL2#
Aregood gets a clinch. #T1#
Aregood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aregood.
Hill tries to pull guard but Aregood won't allow it.
Hill tries to pull guard but Aregood holds him up against the cage and eventually Hill drops back down to his feet.
Aregood swings wildly with an uppercut but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aregood swings wildly with an uppercut but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Hill gets control of Aregood's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hill will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Aregood wants to stand but Hill is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hill controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hill trying to control the position.
Hill is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aregood is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Aregood wants to get up but he can't break Hill's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hill wants to sweep but no luck.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Aregood wants to get up but he can't break Hill's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hill keeps the fight on the outside.
Aregood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aregood avoids the body shot from Hill.
Hill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aregood was well out of range. Poor timing from Hill.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aregood tries to clinch there but Hill circles away. #T3#
Aregood tries to clinch up but Hill circles away and keeps his distance.
Aregood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hill.
Hill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aregood manages to avoid it.
Hill is looking to wear down Aregood with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
Aregood closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Hill has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Aregood uses from the top position.
Hill has a closed guard, preventing Aregood from standing up.
Hill bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aregood's guard. #REVR#
Elijah Hill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hill won't allow Aregood to get back to his feet.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Aregood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aregood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hill is controlling him. #T4#
Hill is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hill wants to control from the top but Aregood keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aregood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hill is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Aregood closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Hill works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
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 Elijah Hill will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hill misses the shot to the body.
Aregood tries to clinch there but Hill circles away.
Aregood tries to clinch but Hill moves out of range. #CL2#
Aregood instigates a clinch.
Hill blocks an uppercut.
Aregood lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aregood throws a head punch that misses.
Aregood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hill jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aregood walks away with a smile on his face. Hill gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aregood is looking to clinch.
Hill changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aregood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hill appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hill fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aregood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hill misses with a wild body shot.
Aregood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aregood wants to clinch.
Aregood tries to clinch but Hill is having none of it. #T1#
Hill throws a body punch but Aregood moves out of range.
Aregood tries to close the distance and clinch but Hill swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hill misses with a wild body shot.
Aregood tries to clinch up but Hill circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Aregood pushes Hill up against the cage in a clinch.
Hill jumps guard but Aregood stands there with Hill around his waist. Hill gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elijah Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aregood throws a head punch that misses.
Hill is working for takedown but Aregood is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Hill wants the takedown. Aregood is fighting it off but Hill persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Aregood's guard against the cage.
Hill wants to control from the top but Aregood keeps moving.
Hill throwing strikes but missing.
Hill passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Aregood wants to get back to his feet.
Elijah Hill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Hill controlling from side mount.
Hill trying to control the action but Aregood is working from the bottom.
Aregood is trying to buck Hill off.
Hill wants to control but Aregood is keeping him busy. #T3#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aregood keeps working.
Hill controlling the position from side mount.
Hill is looking to take a break and control but Aregood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Hill politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hill prefers to stall for the moment though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Aregood gets a clinch.
Aregood misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hill fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Hill pulls guard successfully.
Hill has a closed guard, preventing Aregood from standing up.
Hill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aregood is one step ahead there.
Hill pulls Aregood in to control the position.
James Aregood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hill looking for a sweep. Not yet Hill, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hill 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#
Hill works his way into full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Elijah Hill showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hill, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elijah Hill!
Elijah Hill thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bounty Tournament 2
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1##CL#
Trimms moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trimms.
Still in the clinch, Trimms scores with a nice short uppercut.
Trimms misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trimms tries a body shot but Foster blocks it.
Trimms lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
Trimms misses with a punch to the body.
Trimms working aggressively here.
Trimms tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foster's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trimms.
Trimms misses with the head strike.
Trimms fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Trimms.
I was talking to Trimms's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Trimms lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Trimms lands a nice uppercut.
Trimms misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trimms throws a punch but it's blocked by Foster. #T1#
Trimms lands with a light punch inside.
Trimms tries a body shot but Foster blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Trimms.
A short right from Trimms.
Foster wants a takedown but no success here.
Trimms throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fosters head.
A short right from Trimms.
A short left from Trimms.
Trimms lands a body punch.
Trimms lands a right hand that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
Trimms lands with a short shot to the head.
Trimms lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trimms cracks Foster with a nice body shot.
Trimms misses with some punches.
Trimms working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Trimms.
Trimms lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Trimms.
Trimms lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trimms tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trimms prevents a takedown attempt there.
Foster is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Trimms pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bedgars Trimms has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Foster.
Trimms lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Trimms.
Trimms lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Foster.
Trimms lands a right hand.
Trimms can't find room to land a body shot as Foster controls the action.
Trimms lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Trimms lands a body shot in the clinch.
Trimms lands with a short shot to the head.
Trimms fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trimms lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
Trimms working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Trimms lands with a right to the head.
Trimms lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trimms swings wildly with an uppercut but Foster uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Trimms.
Trimms is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Trimms scores with a hook to the body.
Trimms presses Foster against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Foster is looking for a takedown.#T4#
Trimms tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foster's elbow.
Trimms gets through Foster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trimms scores with a hook to the body.
Trimms lands a nice uppercut.
Foster has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Trimms is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Foster changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Trimms fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Trimms moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Trimms fails to land.
Trimms misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Trimms scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Trimms.
Trimms misses with a punch to the body.
Trimms gets underhooks to prevent Foster's takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bedgars Trimms dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Foster shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hand to the body from Trimms.
Foster drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Trimms lands a nice shot to the body.
Trimms softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Trimms scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Trimms scores with a nice short uppercut.
Trimms lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trimms.
Trimms lands a left hand.
Trimms lands a right hand that snaps the head of Foster backwards. #T1#
Trimms lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trimms lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Trimms lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Foster.
Trimms lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Trimms scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Trimms.
Trimms misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trimms lands a hook that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
Trimms lands with a right to the head.
Foster takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Trimms as the two fighters clinch.
Trimms tries a body shot but Foster blocks it.
Trimms throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fosters head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trimms lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bedgars Trimms has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Trimms lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Trimms misses with a punch on the inside.
Trimms lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trimms lands a left hand that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trimms.
Trimms lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Trimms pushes Foster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trimms scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Foster is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Trimms is defending well.
Trimms is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foster can do to turn this around?
Foster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Foster is rocked!
Trimms makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Foster is still on wobbly legs! Can Trimms finish him?
Trimms working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Trimms lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Trimms lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Trimms on the inside. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Trimms.
Foster is breathing heavily.
Trimms lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Trimms.
Trimms lands with a light punch inside.
Trimms lands a right hand.
Trimms stops a takedown attempt from Foster.
Bedgars Trimms has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Foster.
Trimms lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trimms lands a body punch in the clinch.
Trimms lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trimms.
Trimms works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Trimms throws a big uppercut that drops Foster! More strikes from Trimms and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Foster lies dazed against the cage as Trimms celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bedgars Trimms!
An out of breath Bedgars Trimms thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WFC 43: Brunson v Smith 2
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Murphy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Choo Two to the mat! Choo Two manages to get full guard.
Choo Two seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Murphy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murphy with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Choo Two escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murphy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Murphy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Murphy forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy working Choo Two over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Murphy connects with a nice short shot to Choo Two's temple. #T1##SUB#
Choo Two looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy lands strikes from half guard.
Murphy lands with a punch from half guard.
Murphy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Murphy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Murphy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Murphy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Murphy working Choo Two over with strikes. #T2#
Murphy lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Choo Two looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murphy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Murphy connects with a nice short shot to Choo Two's temple.
Murphy drops an elbow to the side of Choo Two's head.
Murphy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Murphy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Murphy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Choo Two with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Well, if Murphy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T3#
Murphy 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. #SUB#
Choo Two looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Murphy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Murphy controlling the action here.
Murphy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Choo Two trying to hold on to Murphy's head to control him but Murphy postures up.
Choo Two wants to improve his position but Murphy is controlling well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Choo Two gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Murphy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Murphy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Choo Two is retaining full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Murphy working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Murphy cracks Choo Two with a solid left hand.
Murphy with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Murphy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Choo Two gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Choo Two will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Murphy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Murphy working some strikes from top position.
Murphy lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Choo Two looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murphy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Murphy working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Murphy distracts Choo Two with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Murphy postures up and lands a big shot to Choo Two's brow.
Liam Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murphy cracks Choo Two with a solid left hand.
Murphy landing with the ground and pound.
Murphy cracks Choo Two with a solid left hand.#ROC2#Choo Two is rocked!
Murphy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Murphy slips a nice elbow through Choo Two's hands, connecting with Choo Two's forehead.
Murphy drops an elbow to the side of Choo Two's head.
Murphy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Choo Two is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy slips a nice elbow through Choo Two's hands, connecting with Choo Two's forehead.#T2#
Murphy drops an elbow to the side of Choo Two's head.
Murphy wants to pass to mount but Choo Two is defending the position.
Choo Two seems to have got his legs back now.
Murphy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Murphy lands strikes from half guard.
Murphy working the head and body with strikes.
Murphy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Murphy is trying to work for a kimura but Choo Two is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Murphy working Choo Two over with strikes.
Murphy is nestled in close to Choo Two, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Murphy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Murphy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Murphy slips a nice elbow through Choo Two's hands, connecting with Choo Two's forehead.
Murphy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Choo Two is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Murphy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Murphy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Murphy working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Murphy 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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Murphy connects with a nice short shot to Choo Two's temple.
Murphy controlling the action here.
Murphy is continuing to stall.
Mew Choo Two has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Murphy lands a nice short elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Murphy lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Choo Two sprawls well. Choo Two wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown but Choo Two manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murphy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Murphy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Choo Two's guard.
Murphy trying to control but Choo Two is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Choo Two is looking for a triangle here but Murphy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Murphy scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy wants to control for a moment but Choo Two uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T1#
Murphy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Murphy working Choo Two over with strikes. #SUB2#
Murphy seems to be looking for submissions.
Murphy winds up and cracks Choo Two with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Murphy stalling.
Choo Two knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murphy on the ground.
Murphy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Murphy prevents Choo Two from improving his position.
Liam Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Murphy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Choo Two actively working from the bottom here.
Murphy not doing much here.
Let's hope that Murphy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
The adventures of Murphy the control monster continue. Boring.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Murphy looking to score a takedown here. Choo Two is defending well but Murphy drives through and ends up in Choo Two's guard.
Choo Two being controlled here, momentarily.
Murphy slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Murphy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Murphy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 25:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Murphy!
A victorious Liam Murphy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CFC contenders 1 NY
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Farquharson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hill's waist but Hill gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Farquharson off to one side.
Hill changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Farquharson.
Hill with the counter takedown but Farquharson avoids it easily.
Farquharson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hill sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Farquharson somewhat.
Hill tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamish Farquharson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farquharson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hill circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Hill. No joy for Farquharson on that attempt.
Hill with the counter takedown but Farquharson avoids it easily.#TD#
Farquharson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hill to the ground. Farquharson is now in Hill's guard.
Farquharson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hill works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson throws a strike but Hill rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farquharson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hill postures up in Farquharson's guard and throws a big left but Farquharson blocks it.
Hill throws a big elbow that misses.
Hill must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Hill working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hill has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Level Up MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hill scoring with punches to the head and body.
Farquharson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hill manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Farquharson postures up.
Farquharson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill is pulling down on Farquharson's head to control his posture.
Hill is trying to control the position but Farquharson postures up.
Farquharson looking to pass the guard.
Hill is controlling Farquharson's posture.#T2#
Hill controls Farquharson momentarily but Farquharson frees himself.
Farquharson throwing strikes but missing.
Farquharson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hill preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Farquharson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hill has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Farquharson has managed to get both his arms back between Hill's legs - danger averted.
Farquharson landing some decent shots from guard.
Farquharson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Farquharson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Farquharson slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Farquharson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hill tries to get to full guard but Farquharson has control of the leg.
Hill makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hill.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Farquharson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hill works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Farquharson landing with the ground and pound.
Farquharson postures up.
Farquharson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hill avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Hill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Farquharson.
Farquharson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Farquharson postures up in Hill's guard and throws a big left but Hill blocks it.
Farquharson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hill has wrist control.
Hill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Farquharson looking to sit in guard and control but Hill gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Farquharson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hill's guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Farquharson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hill works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Farquharson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hamish Farquharson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Farquharson drives through with a takedown into Hill's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hill controlling the position.
Farquharson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Farquharson throws a strike but Hill rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Farquharson 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#
Farquharson lands with a punch from half guard.
Farquharson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Farquharson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hill to regain full guard.
Farquharson won't allow Hill to sweep him here.
Farquharson throws a big elbow that misses.
Farquharson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hill has wrist control.
Farquharson trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hill avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Farquharson 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.
Farquharson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Farquharson throws an elbow that misses. Hill uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Farquharson's guard. Nice move by Hill!#REVB##SUB#
Farquharson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hill throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Farquharson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Farquharson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've been hearing that Farquharson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Farquharson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hill 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.
Hamish Farquharson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Farquharson throws a strike but Hill rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hill postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Farquharson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Farquharson trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farquharson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hill is one step ahead there.
Farquharson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hill working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Farquharson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T3#
Farquharson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hill is one step ahead there.
Hill trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Farquharson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Farquharson stopping the sweep attempt from Hill.
Farquharson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hill can do to turn this around?
Farquharson trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Farquharson throwing strikes but missing.
Farquharson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hill has wrist control.
Hill is trying to control the position but Farquharson postures up. #T4#
Hill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Farquharson.
Farquharson connects with a couple of short punches.
Farquharson throwing strikes from guard but Hill blocks nicely.
Hill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farquharson is one step ahead there.
Hill is trying to control the position but Farquharson postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farquharson shoots in looking for a takedown but Hill manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Farquharson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hill tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hamish Farquharson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farquharson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hill drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Farquharson defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hamish Farquharson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Farquharson fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Hill counters with a single leg into guard. Farquharson didn't expect that.
Farquharson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hill manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Hill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hill wants to sweep here but Farquharson controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Hill is looking for a triangle but Farquharson pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Hill wants to sweep but no luck.
Farquharson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Farquharson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Farquharson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Farquharson scoring with some ground and pound.
Farquharson wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
Farquharson throwing strikes from guard but Hill blocks nicely.
Hill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Farquharson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Elijah Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Farquharson throws a big right hand that misses.
Farquharson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Farquharson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Farquharson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hill's head.
Farquharson chips away with some ground and pound.
Farquharson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Farquharson stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Hill has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Farquharson manages to get his head free but now Hill has transitioned to an armbar! Farquharson grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Hill! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elijah Hill!
Elijah Hill seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2023

#R1#
Martinez stuffs the takedown.
Goat takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Martinez lands with a right hand.
Martinez jabs Goat to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Goat tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Goat clinches with his opponent.
Goat misses with some punches.
Goat misses with an elbow strike.
Goat misses with an elbow over the top.
Martinez dodges an elbow strike from Goat.
Goat misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Martinez is trying to maintain a safe position but Goat gets an underhook and turns Martinez into the cage.
Goat pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Goat throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Goat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Goat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Goat misses with an elbow strike.
Martinez dodges an elbow strike from Goat.
Goat misses with a body punch.
Goat throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Goat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Goat misses with an elbow strike.
Goat tries to work over Martinez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martinez dodges an elbow strike from Goat.
Goat throws an elbow that misses.
Martinez avoiding damage.
Martinez dodges an elbow strike from Goat.
Goat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T2#
Martinez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Goat misses with a punch on the inside.
Goat pushes off an throws an elbow but Martinez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Martinez avoids a wild elbow strike from Goat.
Goat tries to work over Martinez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goat looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Goat misses with an elbow over the top.
Goat throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Goat throws an elbow but it misses.
Martinez stalling in the clinch but Goat improves position.
Martinez effectively controlling the action here.
Goat creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
With the fighters up against the cage, Goat throws an elbow but misses.
Martinez wants to stall.
Goat throws an elbow but it misses.
Goat throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Martinez dodges an elbow strike from Goat.
Goat lands a nice elbow.
Martinez dodges an elbow strike from Goat.
Goat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goat looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Martinez trying to stall but Goat improves his position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Goat throws an elbow but misses.
Goat misses with a body punch.
Goat creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Goat misses with an elbow over the top.
Martinez avoids a wild elbow strike from Goat.
Goat lands an elbow just above Martinez 's eye.
Goat misses with an elbow strike.
Martinez blocks a body shot from Goat.
Martinez trying to land knees to the body.
Martinez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martinez looking to stall.
Goat throws an elbow that misses.
Goat pushes off an throws an elbow but Martinez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goat throws a head punch that misses.
Goat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Martinez to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baby Goat dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Goat takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Goat wants to clinch
and Martinez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Martinez.
Martinez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Martinez cracks Goat with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice shot by Martinez.
Goat tries to clinch there but Martinez circles away.
It looked like Martinez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Goat.
Goat tries to clinch but Martinez is having none of it.
Marco Martinez is winning the standup battle so far.
Martinez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Martinez scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goat throws a lazy right hand but Martinez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Goat misses
and Martinez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD#
Martinez drops Goat with a beautiful combination! Goat stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Martinez is looking for the KO!#ROC#Goat is rocked!
Goat is looking to clinch but Martinez is avoiding it. #T1#
Martinez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Goat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Goat is breathing heavily.
Goat takes one to the chin there.#KD#
Martinez lands a big uppercut and Goat crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Goat looks OK. Martinez waves Goat back to his feet!
Goat is still on wobbly legs! Can Martinez finish him?
Martinez lands a slapping body shot.
Goat seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#KD#
Martinez cracks Goat with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Goat looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Martinez finish him?
Martinez scores with a body shot.
Martinez cracks Goat with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Goat tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Martinez pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Goat is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Martinez!
Marco Martinez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bounty Tournament 1
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Wyatt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Foster.
Wyatt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wyatt blocks a jab.
Wyatt is looking to counter punch.
Jake Foster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Foster misses the target.
Wyatt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Foster throws a lazy right hand but Wyatt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wyatt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wyatt ducks under a wild hook from Foster.
Wyatt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wyatt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Foster somewhat.
A counter left hand to the body from Wyatt misses its target.#T1#
Wyatt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Foster has a takedown stuffed.
Wyatt throwing a counter right hand but Foster manages to avoid it.
Foster shoots in but no luck this time.
Tanner Wyatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Foster.
Foster throws a jab but it's blocked by Wyatt.
Wyatt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wyatt slips a straight right by Foster.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Foster shoots in for a double leg but Wyatt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A quick step to the side and Wyatt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but Wyatt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Foster manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wyatt on his heels. He'll look to pass Wyatt's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wyatt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wyatt keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully. #T3#
Wyatt keeping full guard, as Foster tries to pass.
Foster looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Wyatt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foster stops Wyatt from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wyatt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wyatt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wyatt is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#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.
Foster misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Foster gets a takedown into half guard.
Wyatt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Foster on the ground.
Foster is looking to take a break and control but Wyatt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Foster looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foster's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Foster dominated that round.
That's time! Wyatt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
No luck for Foster with that takedown attempt.
Wyatt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Foster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wyatt defending well as Foster loads up on a big left hand.
Foster tests Wyatt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Foster scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1#
Wyatt looks like he's trying to stand up.
Foster controlling the pace.
Foster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wyatt is looking to escape.
Foster is trying to control. Wyatt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Foster is just content to waste time from the top position. Wyatt takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Foster postures up in Wyatt's guard and throws a big left but Wyatt blocks it.
Foster looking to sit in guard and control but Wyatt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Wyatt trying to stand up but can't free himself from Foster's guard.#T2#
Foster is controlling Wyatt's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Foster can do anything to dispel that myth.
Foster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wyatt wants to stand but Foster is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Wyatt stuffs the takedown attempt from Foster. Foster gets slowly back to his feet.
Foster shoots for a double leg takedown but Wyatt sprawls well. He's pushed Foster's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little feinted left hand from Wyatt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tanner Wyatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Foster.
Foster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A counter left hand to the body from Wyatt misses its target.
Wyatt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Foster.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wyatt staying out of range there.
Wyatt is looking to counter punch.
Foster throws the left hand but Wyatt avoids the punch easily.
Wyatt is looking to counter punch.
Foster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Wyatt.
Foster takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Foster fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Wyatt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jake Foster will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wyatt leaves Foster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jake Foster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wyatt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Foster.
Wyatt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Wyatt misses its target.
A swing and a miss from Foster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster missing with a left hand there. Wyatt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wyatt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Foster darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Wyatt is trying to stand up here but Foster is controlling him well.
Foster is keen to just control but Wyatt is a slippery customer.
Foster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Foster controlling the pace.
Jake Foster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Foster misses with a straight left.
It looked like Wyatt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Foster.
Wyatt blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Wyatt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foster has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Foster looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tanner Wyatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Foster.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but Wyatt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wyatt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wyatt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wyatt throwing a counter right hand but Foster manages to avoid it.
Wyatt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Foster.
Wyatt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Foster might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Foster throws an overhand right that lands on Wyatt's shoulder, as Wyatt tries to avoid the shot.
Wyatt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Foster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wyatt sprawls well. Wyatt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Foster gets slowly back to his feet.
Wyatt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Foster has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wyatt is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Foster goes for a double leg but Wyatt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wyatt continues to drive forward.
Wyatt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big left from Foster misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Foster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Foster 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Foster!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Omar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Blackthorn counters with a takedown into side control. #SU2#
Blackthorn decides to stand up, so the ref orders Omar to his feet. #CL2#
Blackthorn instigates a clinch.
Omar is trying to pull guard but Blackthorn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Blackthorn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Blackthorn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Blackthorn looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Omar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blackthorn keeps working.
Omar stalling.
Blackthorn is not content to let Omar control the position.#T1#
Blackthorn wants to improve his position but Omar is controlling well.
Blackthorn controlling the position for now.
Blackthorn missing with punches from the bottom.
Blackthorn holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Blackthorn manages to get to full guard.
Blackthorn pulls Omar in close to his closed guard and prevents Omar from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Blackthorn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Omar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Omar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #ES2#
Blackthorn wriggles free and stands up.
Mohamed Omar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Omar blocks a head kick by Blackthorn. #CL2#
Blackthorn clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Omar fails to land.
Omar misses with a body punch. #T3#
Blackthorn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Omar is breathing heavily.
Blackthorn stops a takedown attempt from Omar.
Blackthorn gets underhooks to prevent Omar's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohamed Omar. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Blackthorn jumps guard and drags Omar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Blackthorn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Blackthorn looking to pass the guard.
Blackthorn controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Casteel Blackthorn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Omar is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Blackthorn Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Omar is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Casteel Blackthorn!
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Event: WFC 41: Chai v Kadurov
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Fei ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
Christ throws a poor cross that misses
and Fei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christ looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Christ lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fei circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fei! But no joy.
Christ misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fei! But no joy.
Fei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Christ tries to bum rush Fei with a series of wild strikes but Fei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fei looks to land a left hand but Christ moved out of range nicely.
Christ swings widly with a right hand
and Fei counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ throws a shot from downtown. Fei moves away and avoids it.
Christ misses with a hook
and Fei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christ misses with a left hand
and Christ takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Christ connects with a looping right hand.
Christ misses with a series of wild punches.
Jimbo Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christ is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fei.
It seemed like Fei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Fei misses its intended target.
Christ throws an overhand right that lands on Fei's shoulder, as Fei tries to avoid the shot.
Christ is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Christ throws an off balance right hand
and Fei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fei slips a straight right by Christ.
Christ misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Christ misses the target.
Christ misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Fei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fei has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Christ misses the jab.
Christ misses with a jab to the body
and Fei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fei misses with a lunging right hand
and Christ counters with a nice uppercut.
Fei throws a hook but Christ blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Christ misses.
Donk. Christ catches Fei right on the button with a cross.
Christ is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fei.
Fei slips a jab from Christ.
Fei throws out a counter right but Christ avoids it with no problem.
Christ misses with a hook
and Fei counters with a nice uppercut.
Christ misses with a shot to the body
and Fei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Christ.#T3#
Fei slips a straight right by Christ.
Fei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Fei misses.
Fei moves away from the strike by Christ.
Fei throws out a counter right but Christ avoids it with no problem.
Fei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christ throws a lazy uppercut
and Fei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christ throws a poor cross that misses
and Fei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fei is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Christ had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Fei misses with a straight right.
Christ throws a combination that misses
and Fei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good shot there by Christ.
A combination from Christ does no damage.
Fei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Christ lands with a cross. #T4#
Fei loads up on a big right hand but Christ slips the punch.
It looked like Christ wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Christ swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Fei counters with a nice right hand that sends Christ toppling to the canvas! Christ scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fei finish him?!#ROC2#Christ is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christ throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fei counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zheng Fei!
During a confident post fight interview, Zheng Fei thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Martinez.
Vendeada delivers a nice body kick.
Martinez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vendeada. That one must have hurt.
Martinez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vendeada misses with a leg kick
letting Martinez counter with a right hand.
Martinez throws a shot to the body.
Vendeada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Deon Vendeada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Martinez misses.
Martinez misses with a straight right.
Vendeada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vendeada moves out of range of the strikes.
Martinez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick by Vendeada misses
and Martinez counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martinez tries a low kick but Vendeada avoids it.
Vendeada appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Martinez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vendeada has his takedown stuffed
letting Martinez counter with a right hand.
Vendeada fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deon Vendeada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vendeada in his tracks.
Vendeada blocks a low kick nicely.
Martinez lands a jab.
Vendeada ducks right into an uppercut from Martinez.
Martinez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Martinez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vendeada is breathing heavily.#T2#
Martinez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Martinez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martinez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vendeada under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vendeada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Martinez lands with a big right hook that stumbles Vendeada - he's out on his feet here! Martinez follows up with another monster hook that separates Vendeada from consciousness! Vendeada falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Martinez stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marco Martinez!
Marco Martinez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WFC 40: Hopson v Hyrra 2
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Atkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murphy.
Murphy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Atkins tries to avoid it but Murphy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Atkins to the ground. Atkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murphy walks into a left hand.
Murphy fails to land the takedown.
Atkins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Murphy has been working on his balance at Level Up MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Atkins.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atkins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Murphy eats them both and turns towards Atkins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Liam Murphy has been cut.
Atkins lands a lovely overhand right.
Atkins throws out a powerful jab.
Atkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Atkins shows good takedown defense.
Atkins scores with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy 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.
Murphy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC2#Murphy is rocked!
Atkins shoots in looking for a takedown. Murphy tries to sprawl out of it but Atkins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murphy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oh Murphy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy misses with a takedown
and Atkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy seems to have got his legs back now.
Murphy shoots in for a double leg but Atkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Atkins is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
Atkins cracks Murphy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Atkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Atkins slaps away a takedown attempt from Murphy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Atkins! But no joy.#TD#
Murphy gets a double leg takedown into Atkins's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Atkins holds on and takes a little breather.
Murphy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Murphy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy stopping the sweep attempt from Atkins.
Murphy being controlled here momentarily.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Atkins is retaining full guard. #T2#
Atkins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Murphy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Atkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Blacksmith MMA Gym ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡² inform us that Atkins has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Murphy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Murphy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Atkins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Murphy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Atkins pulls Murphy in to control the position.
Murphy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murphy throwing strikes but missing.
Atkins looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Murphy 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.
Atkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Atkins thuds a left hand into Murphy's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atkins. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Murphy or perhaps it was just good defense by Atkins, which made it look bad.
Atkins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murphy defends it well.
Atkins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Atkins sizes up Murphy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Atkins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Murphy darts in looking for a takedown but Atkins gets double underhooks and turns Murphy into the cage.
Murphy wants to take the fight to the mat but Atkins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Murphy wants to take the fight to the mat but Atkins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
Atkins can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Atkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murphy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Murphy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Atkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Murphy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Atkins controlling Murphy's posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Atkins's waist but Atkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
Atkins works Murphy's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atkins's corner calls for a 1-2. Atkins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD#
Atkins tries to sprawl but Murphy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Murphy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Atkins wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rashid Atkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Liam Murphy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Murphy dives in and grabs Atkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Atkins pushes down on Murphy's head and hops out.
Murphy misses with a takedown
and Atkins counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
Atkins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Murphy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Murphy regains half guard.
Atkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Atkins tries to pass to full mount but Murphy defends it.
Atkins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
Still in half guard, Atkins seems content to control.#T1#
Atkins wants to free his trapped foot but Murphy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Murphy trying to hold on to Atkins's head to control him but Atkins postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Murphy.
Murphy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkins gets back to half guard.
Atkins tries to roll over but Murphy keeps him under control.
Murphy is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Atkins reverses the position - he's now on top in Murphy's guard. #T2#
Atkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Atkins stays in close to Murphy's body and controls the position.
Murphy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Atkins sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Atkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Murphy has wrist control.
Atkins looking to sit in guard and control but Murphy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Atkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Atkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murphy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #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.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Atkins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Atkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Atkins will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Atkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy tries for a takedown but Atkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Murphy has a takedown stuffed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rashid Atkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Liam Murphy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Atkins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD#
Murphy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Atkins quickly recovers to half guard.
Atkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Murphy misses with a head shot. Atkins uses the momentum to regain guard.
Atkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Murphy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Atkins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Atkins has control of Murphy's left arm, preventing Murphy from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murphy throwing strikes from guard but Atkins blocks nicely.
Murphy postures up in Atkins's guard and throws a big left but Atkins blocks it. #T1#
Murphy throws a strike but Atkins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Atkins wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck.
Atkins controls from within his opponent's guard.
Murphy has his hands on Atkins's head, controlling the position.
Liam Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murphy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Atkins controls the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Atkins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Atkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Murphy. #T3#
Atkins looking to control.
Murphy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murphy scoring with some ground and pound.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Atkins keeps moving.
Atkins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Murphy throws a big right hand that misses.
Atkins looking to control.
Murphy trying to control but Atkins is working from the bottom.
Murphy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Atkins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Atkins trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Atkins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Atkins controlling the action here.
Rashid Atkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atkins's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rashid Atkins.
I've got Atkins winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashid Atkins!

Event: WFC 40: Hopson v Hyrra 2
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Dragomir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dragomir misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson misses with a hook. Dragomir ducked under it nicely.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson takes a swing at Dragomir's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Dragomir. Dragomir maintains the clinch.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Dragomir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dragomir throws a head punch that misses.
Dragomir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragomir scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Dragomir.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
A head punch on the inside from Dragomir fails to land. #T1#
Dragomir misses with a body punch.
Dragomir tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Dragomir's coach down at Combat Wombat Burrow was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dragomir's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dragomir doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Dragomir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dragomir throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Dragomir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dragomir moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Dragomir. Dragomir maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dragomir.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Dragomir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson blocking some punches. #BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Dragomir throws a body shot but no joy.
Dragomir doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson 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 Dragomir has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dragomir and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dragomir.
Dragomir looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragomir has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Dragomir's head back.
Dragomir tries to clinch up
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Dragomir bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
Dragomir lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Dragomir moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.#T3#
Dragomir lands a right hand.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Dragomir tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson looking to stall.
Johnson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dragomir works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Dragomir can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dragomir lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Dragomir as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
A short right from Johnson.
Dragomir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Dragomir working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Dragomir. #T4#
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dragomir can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Dragomir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dragomir tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Dragomir back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Dragomir digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
Dragomir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dragomir cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Johnson has Dragomir pushed against the cage.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Dragomir.
Johnson is stalling here.
Dragomir tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragomir misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Marcus Johnson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Dragomir digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Dragomir is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dragomir's hands.
Dragomir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Dragomir blocks a jab.
Johnson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dragomir back to the cage. Johnson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dragomir throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dragomir takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnson with a hook.
Dragomir looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dragomir tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range. #CL2#
Dragomir closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragomir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dragomir lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Dragomir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dragomir tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dragomir misses with the head strike.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Dragomir.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dragomir's elbow.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Dragomir tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Dragomir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Dragomir. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dragomir tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alexander Dragomir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Marcus Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Dragomir misses with a wild body shot.
Dragomir thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Dragomir throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Dragomir throws a shot to the body.
Dragomir throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dragomir tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Dragomir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dragomir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dragomir scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dragomir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson lands with a hook. Dragomir tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dragomir avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Dragomir misses with a wild body shot.
Dragomir swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Dragomir pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Dragomir tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson tries a body shot but Dragomir blocks it.
Dragomir digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Dragomir avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Dragomir.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Dragomir.
Dragomir works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dragomir misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dragomir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Dragomir.
Dragomir pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dragomir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Dragomir.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Dragomir.
Dragomir lands a body shot. #T4#
Dragomir has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dragomir misses with a punch to the body.
Dragomir tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dragomir's elbow.
Dragomir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dragomir.
Dragomir digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dragomir lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Dragomir.
Dragomir lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dragomir lands with a right to the head.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson prevents a body shot from Dragomir.
Dragomir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dragomir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexander Dragomir will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dragomir lands a nice shot to the body.
Dragomir connects with a looping right hand. #CL2#
Dragomir closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dragomir's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dragomir can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dragomir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Dragomir.
Dragomir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Dragomir fails to land.
Dragomir tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dragomir controls his hands.
Dragomir misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Dragomir.
Dragomir lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Dragomir blocks an uppercut.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Dragomir prevents a body shot from Johnson. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Dragomir misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Dragomir clinches.
Dragomir is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dragomir lands with a light punch inside.
Dragomir struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Dragomir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Dragomir tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Dragomir back against the cage.
Dragomir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Dragomir.
Dragomir prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Dragomir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson tries a body shot but Dragomir blocks it.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dragomir's elbow.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Dragomir.
Dragomir tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Dragomir.
Johnson tries to circle away but Dragomir has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Dragomir.
Dragomir lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Dragomir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Dragomir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dragomir lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Dragomir. #T3#
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Dragomir has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Dragomir scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Marcus Johnson has been cut.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson wants to slow Dragomir down by chopping away at his legs.
Dragomir swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dragomir.
Dragomir thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A shot to the liver by Dragomir. Beautiful body shot.
Dragomir tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Dragomir jumps back.
Dragomir takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dragomir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dragomir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dragomir connects with a looping right hand.
Dragomir misses with a wild body shot.
Dragomir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
A quick step to the side and Johnson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragomir scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dragomir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Dragomir moves into the clinch.
Dragomir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dragomir works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Dragomir backwards.
Dragomir lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dragomir lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Dragomir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dragomir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Dragomir.
Dragomir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dragomir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dragomir lands a body punch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Dragomir!
Alexander Dragomir thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CFC 551
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Gean fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hill drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gean defends it well.
Gean throws a series of punches but Hill avoids them all with ease.
Hill feints the counter takedown.
Hill swats away the attempt to clinch by Gean.
And Hill tries to counter it with a takedown but Gean pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gean misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hill drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gean defends it well.
Gean shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hill but Hill pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hill drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gean defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mean Gean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gean misses with a straight right.
Gean seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gean throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Hill counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gean!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill cracks Gean with a big elbow.
Hill connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gean some visible discomfort.
Gean gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hill thows a huge punch but Gean dodges it nicely.
Hill sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gean defending well though. #T1#
Hill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hill lands with a punch from half guard.
Hill seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gean does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hill has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gean tries to get to full guard but Hill has control of the leg.
Gean trying to control here.
Hill looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gean with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hill slips a nice elbow through Gean's hands, connecting with Gean's forehead.
Gean keeping control of the position.
Hill landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hill drops an elbow to the side of Gean's head. #T2#
Hill thows a huge punch but Gean dodges it nicely.
Hill 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.
Hill drops an elbow to the side of Gean's head.
Gean is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hill scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hill throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gean is concentrating on defense, preventing Hill from advancing position.
Hill missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hill drops an elbow to the side of Gean's head.
Hill wants to free his trapped foot but Gean is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hill is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hill missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gean desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gean is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Hill thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gean's head.
Hill missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Hill.
Gean is looking to improve his position.
Hill throwing shots but Gean is blocking nicely.
Hill not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hill not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hill tries to pass to full mount but Gean defends it.
Hill is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gean regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gean is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hill can't keep his opponent in guard - Gean advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Gean is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hill wants to improve his position but Gean is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hill manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hill has Gean pulled in close to control his posture.
Hill manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gean manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Gean working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hill. #SUB#
Hill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gean has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hill has managed to get both his arms back between Gean's legs - danger averted.
Hill scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah Hill 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#
Gean fails with a takedown attempt.
Hill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gean.
Hill tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No luck for Gean with that takedown attempt.
Hill feints the counter takedown.
Hill keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And Hill tries to counter it with a takedown but Gean pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mean Gean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gean connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gean shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hill tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hill moves forwards but Gean connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Gean misses the target.
Gean fails with a takedown attempt.
Hill slips a jab from Gean.
Hill tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hill has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gean connects with a single shot there.#TD#
Gean throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hill was covering up waiting for the punch and Gean finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hill wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hill looking for a sweep. Not yet Hill, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hill is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Hill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gean sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gean is one step ahead there.
Hill has control of Gean's left arm, preventing Gean from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Gean dives in and scores a takedown into Hill's guard.
Hill looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Let's hope that Hill has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Hill keeping moving, preventing Gean from controlling successfully.
Gean looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hill is pulling down on Gean's head. It's preventing any offense from Gean, at least for the moment.
Gean controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hill has his hands on Gean's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mean Gean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gean throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Hill counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hill.
Gean wants to improve his position but instead Hill has moved into half guard.
Nice strikes from Hill there.
Gean is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gean keeping hold of Hill's head, controlling as best he can.
Gean is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hill takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gean wants to get back to full guard.
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 Mean Gean will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A left lands for Gean.
Hill drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gean misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Hill counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gean blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hill.
Gean gets full guard.#SUB2#
Hill thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gean is adopting a defensive guard.
Gean manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hill manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Gean is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gean looking to sit in guard and control but Hill gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Gean controlling the position.
Hill cracks Gean with a solid left hand.
Hill wants to control from the top but Gean keeps moving.
Hill stands up over Gean, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gean trying to control the position here.
Hill is working Gean over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hill lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gean has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hill has passed into side control.
Gean tries to bench press Hill off him but Hill keeps the position. #T2#
Hill cracks Gean with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gean keeps working.
Gean can't do much from the bottom here.
Gean is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Hill is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gean is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The strikes coming from Hill are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Hill misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hill misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gean is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Gean's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hill lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gean down.
Hill lands an elbow.
Elijah Hill has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hill creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hill fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hill cracks Gean with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hill throws an elbow but Gean slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hill grinds an elbow into Gean's temple. #T4#
Hill wants to control for a moment but Gean uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Hill throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hill throwing shots but Gean is blocking nicely.
Hill scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hill thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gean tries to roll over but Hill keeps him under control.
Hill throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gean trying to control but Hill postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hill takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hill thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elijah Hill!
Elijah Hill thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2023

#R1#
Nice body punch from Martinez.
Martinez misses with a hook.
Boy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martinez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boy slips under a jab.#CL2#
Martinez gets tackled into the cage by Boy. Boy maintains the clinch.
Boy lands with a right to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boy tries a body shot but Martinez blocks it.
Boy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
Boy presses Martinez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy is leaning against Martinez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boy lands a shot to the body.
Boy digs a right hand into Martinez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Martinez's gas tank.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
Boy lands a body punch. #T1#
Martinez trying to control the position but instead, Boy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Martinez into the cage.
Martinez blocking some punches.
Boy scores with a shot to the side of Martinez's head.
Boy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Marco Martinez has been cut.
Boy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martinez backwards. #BC2#
Boy breaks the clinch.
Boy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martinez throws an overhand right that lands on Boy's shoulder, as Boy tries to avoid the shot.
Boy cracks Martinez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boy moves in looking to clinch but Martinez pushes him off.
Boy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Martinez avoids the body shot from Boy.
Boy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martinez.
Boy tries to clinch up but Martinez circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Martinez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Boy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Martinez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Rio Boy has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Martinez catches Boy right on the button with a cross.
Martinez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boy in his tracks.
Boy tries to clinch there but Martinez circles away.
Boy 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.
Martinez throws a jab when Boy was well out of range.
Boy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#Marco Martinez's cut is getting worse.#CL2#
Boy closes the distance and clinches.
Boy lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Boy gets through Martinez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boy lands a nice uppercut.
Martinez trying to stall but Boy improves his position.
Boy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
Martinez blocking some punches.
Boy looking for a takedown.
Boy tries to work over Martinez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martinez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martinez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Martinez blocks a body shot from Boy. #T4#
Boy tries to work over Martinez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martinezs head.
Boy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boy tries a body shot but Martinez blocks it.
Boy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
Boy tries to throw a body punch but Martinez avoids it by throwing Boy back against the cage.
Boy lands a right hand.
Boy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martinez blocks a body shot from Boy.
Boy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rio Boy dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Martinez misses with a double jab.
Boy tries to clinch but Martinez is having none of it.
Boy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Martinez counters with a stiff right hand.
Boy throws a lazy uppercut
and Martinez counters with a nice uppercut.
Boy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Martinez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Boy pushes Martinez up against the cage in a clinch.
Boy digs a right hand into Martinez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Martinez's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boy scores with a shoulder strike.
Martinez trying to control the position but instead, Boy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Martinez into the cage.#T1#
Boy swings wildly with an uppercut but Martinez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boy lands with a right to the head.
Martinez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boy slows down the pace here.
Boy misses with the head strike. #T2#
Boy managing to block the knees to the body from Martinez.
Boy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Martinez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Boy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martinez blocks an uppercut.
Boy scores with a shoulder strike.
Martinez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Martinez is defending well.
A short right from Boy on the inside. #BC2#
Boy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martinez misses with a straight right.
Boy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martinez scores with a hook.#T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boy misses with some punches.
Boy struggles to land a body shot inside as Martinez controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martinez.
Boy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boy scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#Marco Martinez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A frustrated look appears on Martinez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boy lands a nice shot to the body.
Boy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rio Boy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4##BC2#
Boy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boy has a takedown stuffed.
Martinez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marco Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rio Boy.
Martinez circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Martinez counter with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for Martinez.
Martinez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boy tries to clinch but Martinez moves away
and Boy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Boy takes the fight into the clinch.
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!
Boy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rio Boy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Martinez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boy lands a nice hook to Martinez's body. Martinez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marco Martinez is winning the standup battle so far.
Boy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martinez momentarily.
Martinez misses with a looping left.
Boy misses with a double jab.
Boy tries to clinch up but Martinez circles away and keeps his distance.
Boy looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinez is just out of range.
Boy darts in trying to clinch
and Martinez counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy fails with the takedown
and Martinez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Boy clinches with his opponent.
Boy misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martinez.
Martinez tries to break the clinch but Boy is controlling the position.
Martinez looking to stall.
Boy goes for a takedown attempt but Martinez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Martinez lands a body shot.
Boy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martinez throws a good cross that connects.
Boy misses with a double jab
and Martinez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marco Martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Boy tries to clinch but Martinez moves away
and Martinez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martinez with a hook.
Boy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#That has opened up Rio Boy's cut even more.
Boy misses with a body punch
and Martinez counters with a nice uppercut.
Boy misses with a right hand
enabling Martinez to counter with a crisp jab.
Martinez swats away the attempt to clinch by Boy.
Good shot there by Martinez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#The cut above Rio Boy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A slow jab from Martinez misses its intended target.
Boy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Martinez with a jab.
Boy ducks under a wild hook from Martinez.
Martinez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Martinez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boy is out of range.
It seemed like Boy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boy slips a straight right by Martinez.
Boy misses with an uppercut. Martinez saw that one coming.
Boy moves out of range of the strikes.
Boy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Martinez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#Rio Boy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Marco Martinez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rio Boy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ROC#Boy is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marco Martinez!
Marco Martinez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2023

#R1#
MacAtilla is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Draskovich moves out of range as MacAtilla strikes.
Draskovich cracks MacAtilla with a good jab.
Draskovich scores with a decent looking hook.
MacAtilla misses with a combination
and Draskovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#MacAtilla is rocked!
Draskovich throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling MacAtilla to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh MacAtilla is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Draskovich drops MacAtilla with a straight right hand, right on the button! Draskovich follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Draskovich!
Viktor Draskovich decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: QFC Tournament 1141 Round 4
Date: Apr 28, 2023

#R1##CL#
Draskovich moves into the clinch.
Blood tries to break free but Draskovich pushes him back against the cage.
Draskovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Blood wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blood can't break the clinch.
Blood is trying to break the clinch but Draskovich has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blood.
Draskovich keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blood's efforts to push away.
Blood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Draskovich prevents a body shot from Blood.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blood tries to work over Draskovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Draskovich.
Blood wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Draskovich misses with the head strike.
Draskovich lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Draskovich scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blood wants to break free but Draskovich has control.
Draskovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Blood.
Draskovich has a couple of punches blocked by Blood.
Blood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Draskovich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blood backwards.
Draskovich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Draskovich on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Blood's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Draskovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Blood wants to stall. #T2#
Blood misses with a body punch.
Draskovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Blood.
Blood misses with some punches.
Draskovich prevents Blood from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Draskovich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Blood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Draskovich misses with some punches.
Blood tries a body shot but Draskovich blocks it.
Draskovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Draskovich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Draskovich fails to land.
Draskovich blocks an uppercut.
Draskovich throws a head punch that misses.
Draskovich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blood backwards.
Blood tries to break free but Draskovich pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blood.
A head punch on the inside from Draskovich fails to land.
Draskovich prevents Blood from breaking the clinch.
Blood wants to break free but Draskovich has control.
Blood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Draskovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blood blocking some punches. #T4#
Blood blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draskovich.
Draskovich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Draskovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blood blocks an uppercut.
Blood takes a shot to the head.
Blood tries to break the clinch but Draskovich is controlling the position.
Blood has had enough of the clinch but Draskovich keeps him there for the moment.
Draskovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Blood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Draskovich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blood is trying to push Draskovich away but Draskovich has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Draskovich dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Draskovich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Draskovich lands with a hook. Blood tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Draskovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blood defending well as Draskovich loads up on a big left hand.
Draskovich moves away from the strike by Blood.
Draskovich's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blood under the eye.
Draskovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blood can do to turn this around?
Draskovich throws a looping overhand right but Blood ducks down to avoid it.
Blood lands a nice hook to Draskovich's body. Draskovich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Draskovich misses with a two punch combination.
Draskovich doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blood misses with a hook. Draskovich ducked under it nicely.
Draskovich feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Draskovich tries to clinch but Blood is having none of it.
Draskovich avoids the body shot from Blood.
Blood scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Draskovich lands a nice hook to Blood's body. Blood takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Draskovich defending well as Blood loads up on a big left hand.
Blood throws a jab when Draskovich was well out of range.#T1#
Draskovich lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Captain Blood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Draskovich lands a nice shot that snaps Blood's head back.
A slow jab from Blood misses its intended target.
Blood throws a body punch but Draskovich moves out of range.
Draskovich misses with a straight left.
Blood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Draskovich. #CL#
Draskovich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blood, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blood.
Blood is looking to break free of the clinch but Draskovich has double underhooks.
Draskovich misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Blood manages to break the clinch.
Captain Blood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draskovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blood.
Blood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Draskovich.
Blood throws a hook but Draskovich avoids it easily.
Blood throws a combination that misses
letting Draskovich counter with a right hand. #T2#
Draskovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Blood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Viktor Draskovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Draskovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Draskovich.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blood swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Draskovich clinches up with Blood and pushes him back against the cage.
Draskovich lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blood.
Draskovich has Blood pressed against the cage, preventing Blood from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blood is trying to break the clinch but Draskovich has him pressed against the cage.
Draskovich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Blood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Draskovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Blood circles away. #T3#
Draskovich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Draskovich missing with a left hand there. Blood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the liver by Blood. Beautiful body shot.
Draskovich avoids the body shot from Blood.
Blood throws a body punch but Draskovich moves out of range.
Blood throws a lazy uppercut
and Draskovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Draskovich is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Draskovich defending well as Blood loads up on a big left hand.
Draskovich slips a jab from Blood.
Draskovich looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Draskovich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blood misses with a wild body shot.
Draskovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blood.
A little feinted left hand from Draskovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blood swings for the body but Draskovich moves out of range.
Draskovich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Draskovich misses with an uppercut.
Blood keeps the fight on the outside.
Draskovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Draskovich looks to throw the jab but Blood is out of range.
Nice body punch from Blood.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Draskovich coming out on top.
Blood has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blood there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good shot there by Draskovich.#ROC#Blood is rocked!
Blood takes a swing at Draskovich's ribcage but misses.
Blood is still on wobbly legs! Can Draskovich finish him?
Blood throws an off balance right hand
enabling Draskovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Draskovich staying out of range there.
Blood just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Draskovich clinches up against the cage.
Draskovich misses with some punches.
Draskovich misses with some punches.
Blood wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blood seems to have recovered his senses.#BC2#
Blood breaks the clinch.
Draskovich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Draskovich dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Blood throws a body shot but no joy.
Blood is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Draskovich rather than just go for the knockout.
Blood slips under a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Draskovich 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blood misses with a wild body shot.
Blood misses with a body shot.
Draskovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A left and a right from Draskovich both land. Nice combination.
Draskovich misses with a low kick.
Draskovich ducks under a wild hook from Blood.
A jab from Draskovich misses.
Blood just misses with a punch to the body.
Blood throws an overhand right that lands on Draskovich's shoulder, as Draskovich tries to avoid the shot.
Draskovich feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draskovich scores with a sloppy right hand. Blood should have avoided that one.
Blood looks to score with a jab to the body but Draskovich is just out of range.
A slow jab from Draskovich misses its intended target.
Blood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Draskovich. #CL#
Draskovich forces Blood back against the cage and clinches.
Viktor Draskovich has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Draskovich lands a hook that snaps the head of Blood backwards.
Draskovich misses with some punches.
Blood wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Draskovich has a couple of punches blocked by Blood.
Blood is trying to force a seperation but Draskovich has the dominant position.
Blood struggles to land a body shot inside as Draskovich controls his hands.
Draskovich misses with some punches.
Draskovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Draskovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blood is trying to break free.
Draskovich scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Blood breaks the clinch.
Viktor Draskovich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Blood throws a jab when Draskovich was well out of range.
A jab from Draskovich does it's job there.
Blood scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Draskovich doesn't seem bothered though.
Draskovich has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blood finds it's way round the side to connect with Draskovich's head.
Blood swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Draskovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Blood scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blood fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blood looks to throw the jab but Draskovich is out of range.
Draskovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blood momentarily.
Blood throws a combination that misses
and Draskovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Blood tries to keep at a distance but Draskovich has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Draskovich fails to land. #T3#
Blood wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blood working hard to break the clinch.
Blood swings wildly with an uppercut but Draskovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blood misses with a body punch.
Captain Blood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blood working aggressively here.
Draskovich lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blood.
Blood is trying to force a seperation but Draskovich has the dominant position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blood tries to break the clinch but Draskovich is controlling the position.
Draskovich keeps control of Blood as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blood tries a body shot but Draskovich blocks it.
Draskovich misses with some punches.
Blood misses with a punch to the body.
Blood struggles to land a body shot inside as Draskovich controls his hands.
Draskovich misses with the head strike.
Blood misses with a punch to the body.
Draskovich prevents Blood from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blood.
Blood lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Draskovich or not.
A head punch on the inside from Blood fails to land.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Viktor Draskovich!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Viktor Draskovich!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Viktor Draskovich!

Viktor Draskovich wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Viktor Draskovich thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: QFC Tournament 1141 Round 3
Date: Apr 27, 2023

#R1#
Draskovich connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Davis's hands.
Draskovich misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Draskovich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Davis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Draskovich.
Draskovich misses the jab.
Davis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Draskovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Draskovich misses with a straight right.
Draskovich misses with a low kick.
Draskovich connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Draskovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Davis shoots in and drives through. Draskovich sprawls well.
Draskovich connects with a single shot there.
Draskovich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draskovich connects with a body shot.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Draskovich shows good takedown defense.
Good exchange - Draskovich coming out on top.#T1#
Draskovich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Draskovich is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A jab from Draskovich does it's job there.#ROC#Davis is rocked!
Draskovich lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Davis up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Draskovich from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Davis's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Viktor Draskovich!
Viktor Draskovich thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: QFC Tournament 1141 Round 2
Date: Apr 26, 2023

#R1#
N Word misses with an uppercut
and Draskovich counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
N Word rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and N Word takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Draskovich catches N Word with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
N Word's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Draskovich connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! N Word scrambles back to his feet.
Draskovich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Draskovich 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 N Word has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from N Word and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Draskovich lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice straight punches there by Draskovich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Draskovich.
Draskovich lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Draskovich throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
N Word is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Draskovich throws a leg kick but N Word sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Draskovich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
N Word misses with a right hand
and Draskovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
N Word swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Draskovich counters with a straight right hand.
Draskovich lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Draskovich.#T1#
Draskovich lands with a right hand.
Draskovich thuds a left hand into N Word's body.
N Word swings away with a body shot that misses
and Draskovich counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from N Word misses its intended target.
N Word thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Draskovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A left lands for Draskovich.
A shot to the body from N Word misses
and N Word takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Draskovich lands a jab to the head.
Draskovich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Draskovich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping N Word at a distance.
Draskovich staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
N Word is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
N Word swings widly with a right hand
and Draskovich counters with a stiff right hand.
N Word throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Draskovich lands with a good body shot.
Draskovich cracks N Word with a good jab.
N Word on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Draskovich scores with a jab. N Word acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Draskovich defending well as N Word loads up on a big left hand.
N Word walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
N Word takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice cross by Draskovich.
N Word swings widly with a right hand
and Draskovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Draskovich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#N Word is rocked!
N Word throws a lazy uppercut
and Draskovich counters with a big right hand! Oh N Word is in trouble here! Draskovich follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Draskovich!
An out of breath Viktor Draskovich thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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