Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: WOVA Fight Night: High Stakes
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Clark throws a good cross that connects.
Baird throws the left hand but Clark avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Baird drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Clark seems a little lost for a moment, as Baird dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baird wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Baird controlling the position from side mount.
Clark sneaks back into half guard.
Baird not doing much here.
It looks like Baird might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark trying to control from the bottom.
Baird seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #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.
Clark wants to control but Baird is keeping busy and won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Baird stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Baird drives through and clinches with Clark against the cage.
Clark jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Baird walks away with a smile on his face. Clark gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Baird throws a looping overhand right but Clark ducks down to avoid it.
Clark quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Clark lands a jab to the head.
Clark lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baird at a distance. #T3##CL2#
Baird has managed to clinch.
Baird has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clark after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Baird gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Clark will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Baird's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Clark is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Baird rolls with it to try and escape but Clark cranks on the arm and Baird is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Owen Clark!

Event: UFF 7: Wolfe vs Naoi
Date: Apr 05, 2025

#R1#
Kreiger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andracias.
Kreiger wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gustavo Andracias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andracias throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Andracias. No joy for Kreiger on that attempt. #TD#
Kreiger closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Andracias quickly recovers to half guard.
Kreiger with the ground and pound but Andracias uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kreiger trying to control but Andracias is working from the bottom.
Andracias is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kreiger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kreiger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreiger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Andracias trying to control the position here.
Andracias working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Kreiger forces his way into half guard.
Kreiger lands with a punch from half guard.
Kreiger with the ground and pound but Andracias uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Andracias is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kreiger trying to control but Andracias is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Andracias can do anything to dispel that myth.
Andracias keeping full guard, as Kreiger tries to pass.
Kreiger connects with a couple of short punches.
Kreiger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Kreiger stands up over Andracias, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC#Andracias is rocked!
Kreiger showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Andracias is still in real trouble! Can Kreiger finish him?
Kreiger advances to half guard.
Kreiger lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Andracias quite badly. Andracias pulls Kreiger in close trying to recover. Kreiger postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Andracias on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Andracias doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Horst Kreiger!
Horst Kreiger made sure to mention his sponsor, Going The Distance in his post fight interview.

Event: WOVA Fight Night: Requiem
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Baird shoots in for a takedown but Nurmagomedov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Baird tries to clinch up#TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a single leg into guard. Baird didn't expect that.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Baird looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nurmagomedov has picked Baird up and slammed him! Baird can't keep hold of the triangle and Nurmagomedov manages to pass to side control!
Baird wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Baird is looking to reverse the position.
Baird is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Baird's face as Nurmagomedov controls the position. #T1#
Baird is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nurmagomedov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Baird is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
Baird pushes Nurmagomedov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nurmagomedov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position but Baird is working away.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Baird wants to get back to his feet.
Baird is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nurmagomedov connects with a decent elbow. #ES2#
Baird throws Nurmagomedov to one side and escapes!
Nurmagomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Baird looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nurmagomedov!
Baird happy to just control the position for now. #T2#
Nurmagomedov tries to buck Baird off but Baird is having none of it.
Baird controlling the position from side mount.
Nurmagomedov is not content to let Baird control the position. #T3#
Baird controls the position.
Nurmagomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Baird keeps moving and retains side control.
Baird taking a breather here.
Baird trying to control the action but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Baird keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on Nurmagomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nurmagomedov tries to bench press Baird off him but Baird keeps the position.
Nurmagomedov is not content to let Baird control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee asks Baird politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Baird prefers to stall for the moment though.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Baird tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nurmagomedov defends well and Baird ends up having to push Nurmagomedov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No luck for Baird with that takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Magomed Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodolfo Baird.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Nurmagomedov drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magomed Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Baird gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Baird tries for a takedown but Nurmagomedov manages to get underhooks.
Nurmagomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Baird controls the action.
Baird prevents a takedown attempt there.
Baird is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Baird gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T1#
Nurmagomedov wants to improve his position but Baird is controlling well.
Nurmagomedov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Baird sitting in guard here, content to control.
Baird won't allow Nurmagomedov to sweep him here.
Baird controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Baird won't allow Nurmagomedov to sweep him here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Baird is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nurmagomedov is trying to keep Baird in close. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Nurmagomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Baird was covering up waiting for the punch and Nurmagomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Baird wants to get back to his feet but Nurmagomedov passes into half guard. #T3##REVB#
Nurmagomedov tries to pass to full mount but Baird defends it.
Magomed Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Baird looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Baird looking for submissions off his back.
Nurmagomedov winds up and cracks Baird with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Baird is trying to stand.
Baird wants to improve his position but Nurmagomedov is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Nurmagomedov. #T4#
Baird is looking to escape.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Baird is working from the bottom.
Baird pushes Nurmagomedov off looking to stand but Nurmagomedov dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Baird looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baird is breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov stops Baird from getting back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Baird is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Nurmagomedov seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baird pushes Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov dives into side control.
Baird takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baird can do to turn this around?
Baird is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magomed Nurmagomedov dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Nurmagomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into Baird's guard.
Nurmagomedov is standing up over Baird. Baird looks to escape but Nurmagomedov dives into side control. #REVB#
Nurmagomedov controlling from side mount.
Baird wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Baird tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nurmagomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nurmagomedov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Baird some visible discomfort.
A lull in the action here as Nurmagomedov stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird is trying to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Baird is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baird tries to bench press Nurmagomedov off him but Nurmagomedov keeps the position. #T1#
Nurmagomedov cracks Baird with a big right hand but Baird just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nurmagomedov prevents Baird from escaping the position.
Nurmagomedov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Baird some visible discomfort.
Baird wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Baird is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Nurmagomedov is working Baird over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nurmagomedov slows the pace down.
Baird is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmagomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baird keeps working. #T2#
Baird wants to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Baird is keeping him busy.
Baird is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nurmagomedov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baird takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nurmagomedov working the head with strikes.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Baird is working from the bottom.
Baird trying to remain calm as Nurmagomedov controls from the top position.#T3#
Baird tries to escape but Nurmagomedov is in control.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Baird is working from the bottom.
Baird taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Baird is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Nurmagomedov stalls from top position.
Baird tries to escape but Nurmagomedov is in control.
Baird is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Baird throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown but Baird sprawls well.#T4##TD2#
Baird scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Magomed Nurmagomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nurmagomedov seems a little lost for a moment, as Baird dominates the positioning.
Baird trying to control the action but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov tries to buck Baird off but Baird is having none of it.
Baird trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov is trying to improve his position.
Rodolfo Baird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Baird postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magomed Nurmagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nurmagomedov, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magomed Nurmagomedov!
Magomed Nurmagomedov took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: Churchill Ponders the Wanis
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
Vance will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vance loads up on a big right hand but Ossman slips the punch.
Vance tries to clinch but Ossman moves away
and Ossman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Vance does no damage.
Ossman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vance sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Ossman moves into the clinch successfully.
Ossman pushes off an throws an elbow but Vance leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ossman effectively controlling the action here.
Ossman lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ossman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Ossman fails to land.
Vance wants to break free but Ossman has control.
Ossman is looking for a takedown.
Ossman throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Vance working hard to break the clinch.
Vance wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ossman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ossman.
Ossman stalling in the clinch.
Ossman tries to work over Vance's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vance takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Titus Vance has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Ossman.
Ossman slowing the pace effectively.
Ossman has Vance pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vance manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marty Ossman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ossman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vance pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ossman blocks an uppercut.
Ossman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Vance escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Vance misses with a takedown attempt
and Ossman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vance wants to clinch.
Ossman is looking to counter the offense by Vance and move into the clinch.
Vance misses with the combination.
Vance tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ossman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vance lands with a nice combination. Ossman backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ossman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vance misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Vance fails with the takedown.
Ossman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Ossman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ossman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ossman prevents Vance from improving his position.
Ossman with the ground and pound but Vance uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ossman looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Ossman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ossman lands a couple of elbows.
Ossman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ossman throws a big elbow that misses.
Vance wants to stand up but Ossman is controlling him.
Ossman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vance wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ossman content to stall in guard here.
Vance utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marty Ossman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Titus Vance's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Vance tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ossman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vance somewhat.
Vance closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ossman counters with a stiff right hand.
Vance tries to close the distance and clinch but Ossman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ossman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vance.
Ossman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vance doesn't manage to clinch there - Ossman circles away. #CL#
Ossman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ossman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ossman wants a takedown but no success here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vance. #T1#
Ossman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ossman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vance backwards.
Ossman throws a head punch that misses.
Vance wants to get back to striking at distance but Ossman won't allow it.
Vance wants to break free but Ossman has control.
Vance lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vance wants to break free but Ossman has control.
Ossman pushes Vance back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vance is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ossman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Ossman on the inside.
Ossman looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Ossman lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Ossman wants the takedown. Vance is fighting it off but Ossman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vance's guard against the cage.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Vance manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Ossman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vance can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ossman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ossman tries to work over Vance's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Ossman.
Ossman slowing the pace effectively.
Vance can't get the takedown.
Ossman wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marty Ossman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ossman can't get the takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ossman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ossman for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T3#
Ossman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ossman wants to take the fight to the mat but Vance manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vance has had enough of the clinch but Ossman keeps him there for the moment.
Ossman lands with a light punch inside.
Vance is looking to break free of the clinch but Ossman has double underhooks.
Vance is trying to pull guard but Ossman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ossman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vance up against the cage.#BC2#
Vance breaks from the clinch. #T4#
A combination from Vance does no damage.
Vance shoots for a takedown but Ossman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ossman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vance lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Ossman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Well, if Ossman 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.
Ossman slips a nice elbow through Vance's hands, connecting with Vance's forehead.
Still in half guard, Ossman seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marty Ossman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Titus Vance's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Vance throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marty Ossman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vance misses with a takedown attempt
and Ossman counters with a nice uppercut.
Vance pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ossman lands an overhand right.
The fighters circling - Vance throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vance attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vance fails with the takedown#CL#
and Ossman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ossman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vance is trying to break the clinch but Ossman has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Vance working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vance.
Ossman prevents Vance from breaking the clinch.
Ossman has Vance pressed against the cage, preventing Vance from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marty Ossman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vance is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Marty Ossman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Vance.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ossman. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vance wants to get back to striking at distance but Ossman won't allow it.
Ossman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vance's efforts to push away.
Vance wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ossman has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Vance's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ossman avoiding damage. #T3#
Vance is trying to break the clinch but Ossman has him pressed against the cage.
Vance can't get the takedown.
Vance prevents a body shot from Ossman.
Vance is trying to break the clinch but Ossman has him pressed against the cage.
Vance is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ossman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vance has had enough of the clinch but Ossman keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vance has had enough of the clinch but Ossman keeps him there for the moment.
Vance working hard to break the clinch.
Vance misses with some punches.
Titus Vance has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vance is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ossman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marty Ossman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ossman 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marty Ossman!
An intense looking Marty Ossman took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'M A PROBLEM! THE CEO OF EPO IS GOING TO THE TOP!!'.

Event: JF 62 - The Dog vs Mr Banzai
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Vance looks to clinch
and Newman counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Vance clinches up with Newman and pushes him back against the cage.
Newman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Newman pulls guard successfully.
Vance looking to sit in guard and control but Newman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Newman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Newman clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Vance breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vance tries to close the distance and clinch but Newman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vance keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Newman tries to clinch but Vance moves out of range. #T1#
Newman tries to clinch there but Vance circles away.
Vance pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Newman wants to counter the offense by Vance and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Vance gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vance tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Vance manages to break the clinch.
Newman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Newman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Vance manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Newman keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Vance breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vance misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Newman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vance defends well and Newman ends up having to push Vance into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Titus Vance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Newman.
Vance tries to score a power double leg takedown but Newman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vance somewhat.
Vance tries for a takedown but Newman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vance tries to clinch up but Newman circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Newman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Titus Vance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vance tries to score a power double leg takedown but Newman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vance somewhat.
Newman is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Newman shoots in for a double leg but Vance sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vance tries to clinch up.
Vance tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Newman swivels and escapes.
Newman fails with the takedown.#T3#
Vance with a poor takedown
enabling Newman to counter with a crisp jab.
Vance is breathing heavily.
Vance fails to land the takedown.
Newman throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL2#
Newman drives through and clinches with Vance against the cage.
Vance tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Newman tries to land knees in the clinch but Vance avoids the damage to the body.
Newman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Newman is trying to drag Vance to the mat but Vance just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
Newman wants to get back to striking at distance but Vance won't allow it. #TD2#
Newman jumps guard.
Vance is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Newman is on top in guard. #REVB#
Newman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Newman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Vance blocks a head kick by Newman.
Vance throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vance keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Vance shoots in and gets a takedown into Newman's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vance manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Newman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Newman 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.
Alex Newman has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Newman wants to pass the guard but Vance is keeping the position.
Newman passes Vance's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Newman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vance defending well though.
Vance is looking for a sweep. Newman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vance on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vance tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Newman is keen to just control but Vance is a slippery customer.
Newman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vance trying to control here.
Vance wants to control the action here but instead Newman manages to pass to full mount!
Vance is desperately trying to improve his position but Newman has a good base and remains in mount.
Newman throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Vance because Newman loaded up on that one. #SUB2#
Newman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Newman misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #T3#
Vance can't escape the position.
Newman controlling his opponent.
Newman throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newman controlling his opponent.
Newman looking to finish with strikes here!
Newman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Newman is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Vance can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #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.
Newman unloads with some shots from mount but Vance bucks and avoids them well.
Newman controlling the position easily from mount.
Newman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Newman throws some wild stikes that Vance manages to avoid easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Newman stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Newman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Vance throws a combination that misses
and Newman counters with a two punch combo.
Vance misses with a two punch combination.
Vance throws an off balance right hand
and Newman counters with a two punch combo.
Vance doesn't manage to clinch there - Newman circles away.
Vance tries to clinch up but Newman circles away and keeps his distance.
Vance keeps the fight on the outside.
Vance shoots in for a takedown but Newman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vance displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Newman.
Newman tries to clinch but Vance is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL#
Vance has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newman tries to break the clinch but Vance is controlling the position.
Newman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Newman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Newman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Newman has Vance pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vance manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vance has Newman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Newman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Titus Vance. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Newman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Newman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vance gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Newman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vance defends well.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Newman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vance manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Newman stopping the sweep attempt from Vance.
Newman trying to control the position from guard on top but Vance is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vance haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vance knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Newman on the ground.
Vance being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Newman is continuing to stall.
Vance 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.
Vance preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Newman passes into half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Newman passes to side control.
The ground and pound from Newman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Vance pushes Newman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Newman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Titus Vance has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Newman tries to score with some ground and pound. Vance controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Newman taking a breather here.
Newman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Newman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Newman 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Newman!
A relieved looking Alex Newman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Hopkin's Girl Loves Owen Wall
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Vance or perhaps it was just good defense by Clarkson, which made it look bad.
Vance goes for a double leg but Clarkson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clarkson continues to drive forward.#CL#
Clarkson clinches up with Vance and pushes him back against the cage.
Clarkson goes for a takedown attempt but Vance pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vance misses with a double jab
and Vance takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vance throws a right hand that Clarkson ducks under and follows up with a left that Clarkson also avoids with ease.
Clarkson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vance misses with a left hand #TD#
and Clarkson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Clarkson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vance keeping moving, preventing Clarkson from controlling successfully.
Clarkson 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.
Clarkson cracks Vance with a solid left hand.
Clarkson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vance's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Clarkson drops back looking for a leg! Vance is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vance manages to kick Clarkson off! Clarkson jumps back into Vance's guard. #T1#
Vance wants to sweep here but Clarkson controlling him for the moment.
Clarkson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clarkson pushes down on Vance's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Clarkson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vance taking some punishment here, with Clarkson in his half guard.
Clarkson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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. Clarkson connects with a nice short shot to Vance's temple.
Clarkson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2##SUB#
Clarkson is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Clarkson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vance is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Clarkson scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Vance is defending against the submission attempts here by Clarkson.
Clarkson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vance's head.
Clarkson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vance can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3##ES2#
Vance pushes Clarkson off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Clarkson tries to keep at a distance but Vance has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vance misses with a body punch.
Clarkson working aggressively here.
Clarkson is working for takedown but Vance is calmly controlling the position for now.
Clarkson is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Clarkson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clarkson tries to pull guard but Vance forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Clarkson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vance is defending well.
Clarkson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vance walks away with a smile on his face. Clarkson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vance fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Clarkson fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Vance.#CL#
Clarkson closes the distance and clinches.
Clarkson is trying to drag Vance to the mat but Vance just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Clarkson wants to take the fight to the mat but Vance manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Clarkson is breathing heavily.
Vance wants to break free but Clarkson has control.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vance creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Vance drags the fight down to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vance has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Clarkson throws a big elbow that misses.
Clarkson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Clarkson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Vance looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vance tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clarkson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Clarkson rushes Vance and presses him up against the cage.
Clarkson can't get the takedown.
Clarkson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vance avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Clarkson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vance can do to turn this around?
Clarkson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vance fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Clarkson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vance moves in looking to clinch but Clarkson pushes him off.#CL2#
Vance moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarkson is trying to drag Vance to the mat but Vance just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vance is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Clarkson wants a takedown. #T1#
Vance drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clarkson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vance has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Vance pushes Clarkson up against the cage in a clinch.
Clarkson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vance prevents it.
Clarkson can't get the takedown.
Clarkson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vance prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vance wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Clarkson can't get the takedown.
Clarkson is working for takedown but Vance is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
Clarkson tries to score a body lock takedown but Vance shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Clarkson keeps control of Vance as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vance prevents the takedown attempt.
Vance has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Clarkson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vance stalling.
Clarkson looking for a takedown.
Vance tries to break the clinch but Clarkson is controlling the position.
Vance is looking to break free of the clinch but Clarkson has double underhooks.
Clarkson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vance pulls his leg out and moves away.
Clarkson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#It looks like Jordan Clarkson has been cut.#CL2#
Vance gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Vance lands with a left to the head.
Vance softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Clarkson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vance pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vance misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clarkson.
Vance tries for a takedown but Clarkson circles away easily
letting Clarkson counter with a right hand.
Vance goes for a double leg but Clarkson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clarkson continues to drive forward.
Vance displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vance throws a nice looking combination but Clarkson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Vance pushes Clarkson up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Vance breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4##CL#
Clarkson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clarkson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vance avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarkson tries to score a body lock takedown but Vance shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vance trying to land knees to the body.
Clarkson is trying to drag Vance to the mat but Vance just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vance wants to get back to striking at distance but Clarkson won't allow it.
Vance blocks an elbow strike from Clarkson.
Vance is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clarkson is trying to drag Vance to the mat but Vance just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Vance's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Titus Vance showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jordan Clarkson's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Vance swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clarkson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vance closes the distance but Clarkson moves to the side #TD#
and Clarkson counters with a shoot takedown. Vance fights it but they end up in guard.
Clarkson working some strikes from top position.
Clarkson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clarkson working some strikes from top position.
Clarkson works over Vance with some ground and pound from guard.
Vance really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clarkson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clarkson stopping the sweep attempt from Vance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Clarkson drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Clarkson seems to have locked his on tight now - Vance screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Clarkson, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jordan Clarkson!

Event: JF 52 - Ruffy Dog vs Slukowski
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Salinas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salinas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Beneteau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beneteau misses with a double jab.
Salinas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Salinas looks for a takedown but Beneteau sprawls well.
Beneteau throws a right and a left that Salinas avoids nicely.
Salinas darts in looking for a takedown but Beneteau gets double underhooks and turns Salinas into the cage.
Blase Beneteau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barrett Salinas.
Beneteau fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beneteau throws a right and a left that both miss.
Salinas misses with a straight right.
Beneteau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Salinas.
Salinas takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Salinas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beneteau as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Beneteau wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beneteau lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salinas circles away quickly and effectively.
Beneteau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salinas.
Salinas misses with a few strikes there.
Beneteau seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Beneteau lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Beneteau lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Salinas misses with a takedown
and Beneteau counters with a right hand to the body.
Some wild striking there from Beneteau. #T2#
Salinas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beneteau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Salinas misses with a combination
and Beneteau counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beneteau scores with a decent looking hook.
Salinas wants to clinch up but Beneteau keeps it at a distance.
Salinas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beneteau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Salinas lands with a hook. Beneteau tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Beneteau stuffs the takedown attempt from Salinas. Salinas gets slowly back to his feet.
Salinas misses with a double jab
and Beneteau counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Salinas misses with a leg kick
and Beneteau counters with a three punch combo that has Salinas backing up. Salinas nods at Beneteau to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Salinas misses with a series of wild punches.
Beneteau appears to be looking for a big counter.
Salinas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Salinas looks winded!
Beneteau lands with a nice combination. Salinas backs away looking to recover.
Salinas fails with the takedown
and Beneteau counters with a crisp right that sends Salinas to the canvas! Beneteau follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blase Beneteau!
A very excited looking Blase Beneteau 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: HFA FIGHT NIGHT 12
Date: Jan 01, 2025

#R1#
Andracias lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Andracias.
Olawandi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andracias avoids it really well and circles away.
Andracias attempts a counter takedown but Olawandi avoids it well and moves away.
Olawandi tries to clinch but Andracias moves out of range.
Olawandi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Olawandi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Andracias sprawls well. Andracias wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Olawandi gets slowly back to his feet.
Olawandi moves in looking to clinch but Andracias pushes him off.
As Olawandi tries to get set, Andracias tries to push him back and clinch up but Olawandi manages to avoid the attempt.
Andracias really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Andracias lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Andracias fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Olawandi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andracias is able to avoid easily.
Andracias wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Olawandi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Olawandi wants it to stay on the feet.
Andracias displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olawandi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andracias.
We've been hearing reports that Andracias has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Olawandi misses with a looping left.
Andracias pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Andracias throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andracias lands with a hook. Olawandi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Olawandi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Olawandi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Andracias pinned against the cage. Andracias gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gustavo Andracias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Olawandi.
Andracias attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Olawandi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andracias swivels and escapes.
Andracias went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Andracias gets caught flat footed, as Olawandi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Olawandi content to stall in guard here.
Andracias controlling the position.#SU2#
Olawandi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Andracias, up you get! #T2##TD#
Andracias darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andracias prevents Olawandi from standing back up.
Andracias content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Olawandi is trying to maintain the position but Andracias is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andracias sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Andracias'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.#T3#
Andracias throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Olawandi to regain full guard.
Andracias content to stall in guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Andracias postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Olawandi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andracias doesn't seem bothered though.
Olawandi shoots in and drives through. Andracias sprawls well.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Andracias instigates a clinch.
Andracias throws an elbow but it misses. #TD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Andracias pulls guard.
Olawandi throws a big right hand that misses.
Andracias wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Andracias escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Olawandi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Andracias keeping moving, preventing Olawandi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Andracias escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Olawandi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Andracias dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Andracias drives through with a takedown into Olawandi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Andracias is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Olawandi can do to turn this around?
Olawandi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Olawandi tries to pass to full mount but Andracias defends it.
Andracias is staying active underneath Olawandi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Andracias is doing well to control the position and prevent Olawandi from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andracias is not content to let Olawandi control the position.#SUB2#
Olawandi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Andracias defends it well. #T1#
Andracias is not content to let Olawandi control the position.
Olawandi passes to side control.
Andracias is trying to control Olawandi's posture but Olawandi avoids it.
Andracias tries to bench press Olawandi off him but Olawandi keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olawandi working away.
Andracias is trying to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Andracias gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Andracias holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Andracias is refusing to be controlled, as Olawandi sits in half guard.
Olawandi slips a nice elbow through Andracias's hands, connecting with Andracias's forehead.#SUB2#
Olawandi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Andracias doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Olawandi. #SU2#
Olawandi escapes and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Andracias goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Andracias swinging wildly here.
Olawandi wants to counter the offense by Andracias and move into the clinch position.
Andracias lands a high kick!
Olawandi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andracias at a distance.
Olawandi tries to clinch but Andracias moves out of range.
Andracias jabs at Olawandi's body.
Andracias shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Olawandi eats them both and turns towards Andracias to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Olawandi leaves Andracias with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Andracias blocks a head kick by Olawandi.
Gustavo Andracias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Olawandi gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olawandi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Andracias walks away with a smile on his face. Olawandi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Andracias fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Andracias throws a right and a left that both miss.
Olawandi throws out a counter right but Andracias avoids it with no problem.
Andracias throws a half hearted mid kick.
Olawandi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Andracias has taken the fight to the clinch.
Andracias is looking for a takedown.
Andracias fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Andracias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olawandi goes for a takedown attempt but Andracias pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Olawandi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andracias avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Andracias dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
Olawandi has closed the distance and engaged Andracias in a clinch. #BC2#
Olawandi manages to break the clinch.
Olawandi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Olawandi tries to clinch up.#TD#
Andracias throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Olawandi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Andracias is in Olawandi's guard.
Andracias stops Olawandi from standing up. #SUB#
Andracias has gone for a leg lock! Olawandi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Andracias's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olawandi passes into half guard.
Olawandi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Andracias is staying active underneath Olawandi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Olawandi passes to side control.
Andracias wants to control but Olawandi postures up.
Olawandi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Andracias is trying to control Olawandi's posture but Olawandi avoids it.
The strikes coming from Olawandi are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Olawandi wants to control but Andracias is keeping him busy.
Michael Olawandi has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Olawandi tries for a kimura but Andracias is defending well. #SUB2#
Olawandi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Andracias, who protects the arm well.
Olawandi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Olawandi throws a strike aimed at the side of Andracias's head but Andracias avoids it well.
Andracias on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Andracias tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Andracias tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Olawandi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Andracias has escaped the position, nice work there.
Olawandi trying to control the action but Andracias is working from the bottom.
A control attempt from Andracias but he's now mounted!
Olawandi prevents Andracias from getting the reversal.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Olawandi avoids the attempt from Andracias to control.
Olawandi lands with some strikes.
Gustavo Andracias is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andracias tries to hold on but Olawandi pushes him away.
Olawandi tries to control but Andracias wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andracias is in all sorts of trouble here.
Michael Olawandi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andracias is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Olawandi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Andracias 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Andracias!

Event: Year of the DAWG? Or Legend?
Date: Jan 01, 2025

#R1#
Salinas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vance.#CL2#
Vance has managed to clinch.
Salinas has had enough of the clinch but Vance keeps him there for the moment.
Vance lands a right hand.
Salinas wants to get back to striking at distance but Vance won't allow it. #BC2#
Vance breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Salinas or perhaps it was just good defense by Vance, which made it look bad.
Vance changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Salinas tries to avoid it but Vance manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Salinas to the ground. Salinas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vance keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salinas fails to land the takedown.
Vance fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Salinas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Salinas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vance's waist but Vance gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salinas off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barrett Salinas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vance shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salinas pinned against the cage. Salinas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1##CL2#
Vance moves into the clinch.
Salinas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vance has had enough of the clinch but Salinas keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Vance manages to break the clinch.
Vance misses with a series of wild punches.
Vance has a takedown stuffed.
Vance moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T2#
Salinas with a poor takedown
and Vance counters with a three punch combo that has Salinas backing up. Salinas nods at Vance to acknowledge the strikes.
Salinas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Salinas fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Vance counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vance. #BC2#
Vance's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Vance stuffs the takedown attempt from Salinas. Salinas gets slowly back to his feet.
Vance wants to counter the offense by Salinas and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Vance rushes Salinas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Salinas is trying to break free.
Vance tries to pull guard but Salinas holds him up against the cage and eventually Vance drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Vance escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Vance throws a chopping leg kick but Salinas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Salinas doesn't manage to clinch there - Vance circles away.
Vance shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salinas as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Vance closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vance.
Salinas is trying to break free.
Salinas wants to break free but Vance has control.
Vance is trying to break free.
Vance throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Salinas blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
Salinas jumps guard but Vance turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Salinas is working for takedown but Vance is calmly controlling the position for now.
Salinas is trying to break the clinch but Vance has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Salinas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Salinas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vance digs a right hand underneath Salinas's ribcage. Salinas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Salinas keeps control of Vance as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Salinas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Titus Vance dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Salinas defending well as Vance loads up on a big left hand.
Salinas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Salinas jabs Vance to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vance shoots in but no luck this time.
Titus Vance seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Salinas tries to clinch but Vance moves out of range. #CL#
Salinas drives through and clinches with Vance against the cage.
A short uppercut from Vance. #BC2#
Vance breaks from the clinch.
Vance has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vance fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Salinas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vance checks it well.
A combination from Vance does no damage.
Salinas appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Vance moves into the clinch.
Salinas wants to break free but Vance has control.
Vance has Salinas pressed against the cage, preventing Salinas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Vance can't get the takedown.
Barrett Salinas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Vance.#BC2#
Vance breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salinas is defended easily by Vance.
Vance throws a series of punches but Salinas avoids them all with ease.
Vance throws a body kick that misses.
Vance fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Salinas wants to clinch up but Vance keeps it at a distance.
Salinas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Titus Vance has been cut.
Salinas misses with a few strikes there.
Vance is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Vance takes the fight into the clinch.
Salinas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vance has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Salinas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vance keeps control of Salinas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vance tries to land knees in the clinch but Salinas avoids the damage to the body.
Salinas has had enough of the clinch but Vance keeps him there for the moment.
Salinas is trying to push Vance away but Vance has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Vance's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vance swats away the attempt to clinch by Salinas.#T3#
Vance leaves Salinas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Salinas closes the distance and clinches up with Vance, looking for a takedown. Salinas pushes Vance against the cage but Vance circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Salinas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vance swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Vance has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vance wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Salinas has him pressed against the cage.
Salinas working hard to break the clinch.
Vance is trying to force a seperation but Salinas has the dominant position.#BC2#
Vance manages to break the clinch.
Salinas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vance swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Vance fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Salinas, pushing him back against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Vance breaks from the clinch.
Salinas fails to land with a series of punches.
Salinas throws a combination. Vance tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vance shoots in looking for a takedown but Salinas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vance's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Salinas is looking to clinch but Vance is avoiding it.
Vance avoids a punch combination nicely.
Despite the aggression on Vance's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salinas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Vance darts in and clinches Salinas up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vance is trying to break the clinch but Salinas has him pressed against the cage.
Salinas is trying to push Vance away but Vance 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.

A close second round but Titus Vance will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Titus Vance's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Salinas.
Salinas misses with a takedown attempt - Vance sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Vance clinches up against the cage.
Vance is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Salinas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vance working hard to break the clinch.
Vance is trying to break the clinch but Salinas is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vance is trying to drag Salinas to the mat but Salinas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vance scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Salinas can't break the clinch.
Titus Vance seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vance has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vance is trying to drag Salinas to the mat but Salinas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barrett Salinas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Vance.
Vance tries to break free but Salinas pushes him back against the cage.
Salinas wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salinas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Salinas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Salinas tries to circle away but Vance has him pinned against the cage.
Salinas tries to break the clinch but Vance is controlling the position.
Vance is trying to break free.
Vance tries for a takedown but Salinas manages to get underhooks. #T3##BC2#
Vance breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Vance throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Salinas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vance is in Salinas's guard.

Salinas manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Vance is trying to force a seperation but Salinas has the dominant position.
Salinas is looking to break free of the clinch but Vance has double underhooks.
Salinas tries to break free but Vance pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Vance escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Salinas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vance darts in looking for a takedown but Salinas gets double underhooks and turns Vance into the cage.
Barrett Salinas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vance takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Vance rushes Salinas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4##BC2#
Vance manages to break the clinch.
Vance doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Salinas checks a leg kick.
Salinas throws a right hand that Vance ducks under and follows up with a left that Vance also avoids with ease.
Salinas is looking to clinch.
Salinas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Salinas leaves Vance with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barrett Salinas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Titus Vance is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Salinas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sloppy strikes from Vance. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salinas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vance sprawls well. Vance wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Salinas gets slowly back to his feet.
Salinas swings for the body but Vance moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barrett Salinas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vance 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titus Vance!

Event: JF 44 - John Cena vs J. Jacobs
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Chaney is looking to clinch.
Watched throws a hook to the side of Chaney's head but Chaney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Watched moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Watched misses with a straight right.
A lazy body kick from Watched
and Chaney counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chaney moves out of range as Watched strikes.
Chaney takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chaney throws a series of strikes that have Watched backpedaling. #CL#
Watched drives through and clinches with Chaney against the cage.
Watched misses with the head strike. #BC#
Watched pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chaney.
Watched is looking to counter punch.
Watched lands with a nice combination. Chaney backs away looking to recover.#T1#
Watched works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chaney swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Watched counters with an inside leg kick.
Watched throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chaney looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Watched rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chaney counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chaney will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Watched was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gerry Watched seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Watched.
Watched tries to clinch up.
Watched misses the jab.
Watched is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chaney.
Chaney swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gerry Watched is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watched looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chaney shoots in but Watched avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Watched thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gerry Watched has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alonso Chaney.
Chaney looks winded!
Chaney shoots and misses
and Watched cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chaney moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Watched throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chaney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Watched.
Chaney takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #CL#
Watched closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Watched lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Watched.
Watched misses with a punch to the body.
Watched lands a body shot.
Watched lands with a right to the head.
Watched lands a hook that snaps the head of Chaney backwards.
Watched digs a right hand into Chaney's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chaney's gas tank.
A short right from Watched.
A short uppercut from Watched.
Watched works on Chaney's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Chaney's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Watched stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Watched gets through Chaney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Watched taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Watched tries to throw a body punch but Chaney avoids it by throwing Watched back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Watched.
Watched lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Watched doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watched doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watched controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Watched breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Watched looks to land a left hand but Chaney moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Chaney was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Watched misses with a wild body shot.
Watched connects with a leg kick.
Watched throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Chaney to counter with a crisp jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Watched!
Chaney moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Watched misses the target.
Watched throws a jab but it's blocked by Chaney.
Chaney is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Watched with a body shot.
Chaney slips under a jab.
Watched misses the shot to the body.
Watched throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chaney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chaney unleashes a big counter combination but Watched bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Watched throws a nice outside leg kick.
Watched throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gerry Watched dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Watched throws a shot from downtown. Chaney moves away and avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Watched.
Chaney steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Chaney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Watched lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Watched throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Watched lands a jab to the nose.
Watched misses with a body kick.
Watched looks to land a right hand but Chaney moved out of range.
Watched digs a good body shot into Chaney's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaney doesn't manage to clinch there - Watched circles away.
Chaney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Watched.
Despite the aggression on Chaney's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chaney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Watched.
Chaney is breathing heavily.
Watched throws a right and a left that Chaney avoids nicely.
Despite the aggression on Chaney's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Watched lands with a nice body kick.
Chaney takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chaney takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chaney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Watched.
Chaney feints the counter takedown.
Gerry Watched is winning the standup battle so far.
Chaney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Watched throws out the jab.
Watched lands an overhand right.#ROC#Chaney is rocked!
Watched cracks Chaney with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Chaney falls to his knees and Watched doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerry Watched!
A relieved looking Gerry Watched thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: JF39- Ruffy the Dog vs Tomsett
Date: Dec 22, 2024

#R1#
Vance throws a sloppy head kick and Beneteau moves out of range easily.
Vance misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vance misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Beneteau on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Vance instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Vance's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Beneteau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beneteau lands with a shot to the body.
Vance with a hook.
Vance fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beneteau manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Beneteau does no damage.
Beneteau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vance.
Vance tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vance shoots in for a takedown but Beneteau shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Beneteau throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Vance throws a leg kick
and Beneteau counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vance misses with a double jab
and Beneteau counters with an inside leg kick.
Vance tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beneteau sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vance somewhat.
Beneteau throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beneteau looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vance works over Beneteau's head and body with a nice combination.
Beneteau connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vance dodges the punch combination from Beneteau.
Vance doesn't manage to clinch there - Beneteau circles away. #T2#
Vance wants to clinch up but Beneteau keeps it at a distance.
Vance waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beneteau.
Beneteau fails to land with a series of punches.
Vance wants to counter the offense by Beneteau and move into the clinch position.
Vance shoots in and drives through. Beneteau sprawls well.
Blase Beneteau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Vance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vance misses the body punch
and Beneteau counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Beneteau stuffs the takedown.
Vance looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beneteau is fending him off so far but Vance persists. Nope, Beneteau circles away and we're back to standing.
Vance looks winded!
Vance takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A low kick from Vance is predictable there
and Beneteau counters with a one-two to the body.
Vance misses with a combination
and Beneteau counters with a series of strikes. Vance will be more careful next time no doubt.
Beneteau checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vance shoots in for a double leg but Beneteau sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
Vance avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beneteau connects with a body shot that sends Vance's belly button to the back.
Beneteau thuds a left hand into Vance's body.
Beneteau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beneteau punishes Vance's body with a nice straight punch.
Vance dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vance looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Beneteau! #T4#
Vance fails with the takedown
and Beneteau counters with a nice uppercut.
Vance throws a head kick that misses.
Vance misses with a takedown
and Beneteau counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beneteau misses with a double jab.
Vance unleashes a big counter combination but Beneteau bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Beneteau thuds a left hand into Vance's body.
Beneteau is working the combinations to good effect here.
Beneteau lands a nice looking body shot.
Beneteau throws a nice looking combination but Vance bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vance tries to clinch but Beneteau moves away
and Vance takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beneteau throws a combination. Vance tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Beneteau fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blase Beneteau dominated that round.
That's time! Beneteau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Vance is looking to clinch but Beneteau is avoiding it.
Beneteau is looking to wear down Vance with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vance throws a series of punches but Beneteau moves out of range.
Vance tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beneteau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beneteau stuffs the takedown attempt from Vance. Vance gets slowly back to his feet.
Beneteau swinging wildly here.
Beneteau fails to land with a series of punches.
Vance gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beneteau makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Beneteau.
Titus Vance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vance shoots and misses
and Beneteau counters with a nice leg kick.
Blase Beneteau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Vance.
Beneteau keeps the fight on the outside.
Vance is breathing heavily.#T1#
Vance takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beneteau throws a right hand that Vance ducks under and follows up with a left that Vance also avoids with ease.
Vance looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Beneteau works Vance's body with a nice hook.
Vance with a poor takedown
and Beneteau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beneteau misses with a few strikes there.
Beneteau fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beneteau lands a two punch combo. #CUT#It looks like Titus Vance has been cut.
Beneteau misses with a double jab.
Beneteau goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vance moves forwards but Beneteau connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vance has a takedown stuffed.
Beneteau seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Beneteau throws a one two combo.
Beneteau scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A big right from Vance misses.
Beneteau tried to counter with a leg kick but Vance avoided it.
Vance misses with a left hand
and Beneteau counters with a three punch combo that has Vance backing up. Vance nods at Beneteau to acknowledge the strikes.
Vance has his takedown stuffed
and Beneteau counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Beneteau scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T3#
Vance looks to clinch
and Beneteau counters with a one-two to the body.
Beneteau circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vance has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vance looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Vance looks to move away, Beneteau throws a big counter combo but Vance just gets out of the way.
Beneteau displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vance throws a combination that misses
enabling Beneteau to counter with a crisp jab.
Beneteau comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Beneteau.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beneteau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beneteau fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blase Beneteau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Beneteau scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beneteau throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick by Vance misses
and Beneteau counters with a two punch combo.
Beneteau stuffs the takedown attempt from Vance. Vance gets slowly back to his feet.
Beneteau went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Blase Beneteau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beneteau lands with a nice combination. Vance backs away looking to recover.
Vance shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beneteau pinned against the cage. Beneteau gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Beneteau jabs Vance to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blase Beneteau dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Titus Vance's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Vance throws a sloppy head kick and Beneteau moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Vance misses
and Beneteau counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vance tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vance misses with a combination
and Beneteau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vance closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Beneteau to counter with a crisp jab.
Beneteau comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beneteau misses with a two punch combination.
Vance throws out a counter right but Beneteau avoids it with no problem.
Vance takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beneteau looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vance throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Beneteau counters with a right hand to the body.
Vance throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Vance takes one to the chin there.
Vance fails to land the takedown.
Blase Beneteau is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beneteau blocks a head kick by Vance.
Beneteau listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Beneteau throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vance stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beneteau misses with a two punch combination.
Beneteau connects with a right hand. Vance shakes it off.
A low kick from Vance misses
enabling Beneteau to counter with a crisp jab.
Beneteau connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vance throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beneteau counters with a three punch combo that has Vance backing up. Vance nods at Beneteau to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beneteau shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vance eats them both and turns towards Beneteau to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vance is trying desperately to land a takedown but Beneteau is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Vance.
Beneteau throws a series of strikes that have Vance backpedaling.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vance is defended easily by Beneteau.
Beneteau connects with a solid leg kick.
Beneteau misses with a series of wild punches.
Vance tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Beneteau counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Beneteau connects with a body shot.
Vance with a poor takedown
and Beneteau counters with a nice leg kick.
Blase Beneteau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Vance.
Beneteau lands a jab to Vance's midsection.
Vance tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beneteau throws a big counter combination but Vance scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Beneteau lands a jab-cross combination.
Beneteau with a nice calf kick.
Vance looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beneteau scores with a one two! Vance had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Beneteau throws a right and a left that Vance avoids nicely.
Vance misses with the combination. #T4#
Nice body punch from Beneteau.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Vance, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beneteau stuffs the takedown.
Beneteau was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Beneteau lands a leg kick that knocks Vance off balance momentarily.
Titus Vance has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vance ducks right into an uppercut from Beneteau.
Vance misses with a takedown
and Beneteau counters with a straight right hand.
Beneteau lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vance backs up against the cage.
Vance takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blase Beneteau showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beneteau, 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 Gold scores the fight 30:26
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:25

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

Event: JF 34 - Cobb vs Ruffy the Dog
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
Newman misses with a head kick.
Salinas dives in for a single leg takedown but Newman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Salinas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Newman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Salinas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Newman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Newman feinted with a counter takedown.
A combination from Newman does no damage.
Salinas wants to counter with a clinch but Newman pushes him away.
Salinas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Salinas throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Newman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Newman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barrett Salinas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Newman pushes Salinas up against the cage in a clinch.
Salinas is trying to break the clinch but Newman has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Newman.#TD#
Newman pulls Salinas into guard. #ES#
Newman has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Salinas is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newman tries for a takedown. No joy. #T1#
Salinas wants to break free but Newman has control.
Newman goes for a takedown attempt but Salinas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Salinas with a poor takedown #CL#
and Newman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Alex Newman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barrett Salinas.#TD#
Newman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Newman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Salinas tries to stand but Newman is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Newman has his foot on Salinas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Salinas works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Newman throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Salinas is looking to stand up but Newman won't let him.
Newman 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.
Newman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Newman 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Newman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Salinas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salinas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Salinas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Newman as he avoids it easily. #T3#
Salinas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Newman throws a counter high kick but Salinas was just alert enough to avoid it.
Salinas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Newman avoids it really well and circles away.
Newman shoots in for a double leg but Salinas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Newman pushes Salinas up against the cage in a clinch.
Salinas takes a shot to the head.
Newman goes for a takedown attempt but Salinas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Salinas throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Newman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Newman.
Salinas can't break the clinch.
Newman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Salinas pulls his leg out and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salinas.#T4#
Salinas feints a jab promting Newman to slip. Salinas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Newman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Salinas tries to clinch but Newman is having none of it.
Salinas misses with a wild body shot.
Newman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Newman throws a sloppy head kick and Salinas moves out of range easily.
Salinas tries to counter with a clinch but Newman shakes him off and moves away.
Salinas slaps away a takedown attempt from Newman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Newman is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Newman. No joy for Salinas on that attempt.
Newman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Salinas sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Newman moves into the clinch.
Newman tries a body shot but Salinas blocks it.
Newman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Salinas or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Newman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Salinas as Newman shoots in.
Salinas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Salinas goes for a double leg but Newman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Newman continues to drive forward.
It looked like Newman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Salinas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newman.
Salinas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Newman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Salinas just misses with a punch to the body.
Newman fails with the takedown.
Newman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newman tries to clinch up.
Salinas shoots and misses #CL#
and Newman moves into the clinch.
Newman tries to break the clinch but Salinas is controlling the position.
Newman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1##TD#
Newman pulls guard effortlessly. #SU2#
Salinas stands up from Newman's guard - Salinas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Salinas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Newman.
Newman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Newman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Newman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Newman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salinas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Newman sprawls well. Newman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Salinas gets slowly back to his feet.
Newman pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Salinas throws a series of punches but Newman avoids them all with ease.
Newman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Newman dives in for a single leg takedown but Salinas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Salinas wants to counter the offense by Newman and move into the clinch position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Newman is trying to pull guard but Salinas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Newman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Salinas to keep the fight standing.
Newman is pressed up against the cage. Salinas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Newman down to the mat. Newman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Newman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Salinas takes a swing at Newman's ribcage but misses.
Salinas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Newman's waist but Newman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salinas off to one side.
Salinas throws a body punch but Newman moves out of range.
Salinas wants to clinch up but Newman keeps it at a distance.
Salinas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Newman tries to counter by clinching up but Salinas breaks away and moves out of range.
Salinas tries for a takedown but Newman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Newman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Salinas manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Newman moves out of range of the body kick.
Newman appears to be looking for a big counter.
A punch lands to the side of Salinas 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Salinas rushes Newman and presses him up against the cage.
Newman tries to break free but Salinas pushes him back against the cage.
Newman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Salinas.
Salinas is trying to break the clinch but Newman has him pressed against the cage.
Salinas tries to circle away but Newman has him pinned against the cage.
Newman is trying to force a seperation but Salinas has the dominant position.
Newman can't break the clinch.
A short left from Newman. #T4#
Salinas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Salinas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Newman smiles and moves away.
Salinas stuffs the takedown.
Salinas wants to clinch but Newman slips to the side
and Newman counters with a three punch combo that has Salinas backing up. Salinas nods at Newman to acknowledge the strikes.
Newman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salinas pinned against the cage. Salinas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Salinas throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Newman counter with a right hand.
Newman tries to clinch but Salinas is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salinas tries to bum rush Newman with a series of wild strikes but Newman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Salinas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Salinas fails with the takedown.
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 Alex Newman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Salinas looks to score with a jab to the body but Newman is just out of range.
Salinas tries to bum rush Newman with a series of wild strikes but Newman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Salinas looks to land a combination but Newman avoids it well.
Newman goes for a double leg but Salinas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Salinas continues to drive forward.
Newman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Newman is trying to drag Salinas to the mat but Salinas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Newman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Salinas to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Newman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newman working hard to break the clinch.
Newman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Salinas just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1##TD#
Newman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Newman is trying to keep Salinas in close. #ES#
Newman pushes Salinas off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Newman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salinas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Newman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Salinas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salinas wants to clinch.
Newman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barrett Salinas seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Salinas. No joy for Newman on that attempt.
Newman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Salinas throws a solid leg kick but Newman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Salinas.#TD2#
Newman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Newman manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Salinas breaks the clinch.
Salinas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Salinas tries to clinch but Newman moves out of range. #T3#
Salinas keeps the fight on the outside.
Salinas tries to clinch but Newman is having none of it.
Newman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Salinas sprawls and moves away.
Salinas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Newman circles away quickly and effectively.
Salinas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Newman rather than just go for the knockout.
Salinas wants to clinch up but Newman keeps it at a distance.
Salinas tries to close the distance and clinch but Newman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Newman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Salinas defends well and Newman ends up having to push Salinas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Newman has Salinas pressed against the cage.
Salinas is trying to force a seperation but Newman has the dominant position.
Newman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Newman jumps guard but Salinas stands there with Newman around his waist. Newman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T4#
Salinas tries to break free but Newman pushes him back against the cage.
Barrett Salinas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Alex Newman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Newman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Salinas walks away with a smile on his face. Newman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alex Newman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salinas tries to clinch there but Newman circles away.
Newman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

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 Alex Newman.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Newman, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: JF X - Welcome the Frog Man
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
Vance pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Vance pushes Nye up against the cage in a clinch.
Vance stalls. #BC#
Nye pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vance shoots in looking for a takedown but Nye manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vance's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nye is looking for a counter combo.
Vance throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Nye to counter with a crisp jab.
Vance tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nye manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nye appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Vance moves into range and clinches up with Nye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Vance manages to break the clinch.
Nye smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vance shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nye sprawls well. Nye wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vance gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Vance goes for a double leg but Nye avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nye continues to drive forward.
Bill Nye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Vance.
Vance shoots in looking for a takedown. Nye tries to sprawl out of it but Vance keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nye manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vance swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nye moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Titus Vance has been cut.
Vance dives in for a single leg takedown but Nye sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vance misses with a takedown attempt - Nye sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vance fails to land the takedown.
Vance looks winded!
Vance takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vance tries for a takedown but Nye sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Titus Vance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Nye will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vance slaps away a takedown attempt from Nye, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vance tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nye counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vance throws a sloppy head kick
and Nye counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vance is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nye sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Vance looks to move away, Nye throws a big counter combo but Vance just gets out of the way.
Nye throws a series of strikes that have Vance backpedaling.
Nye swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nye lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vance fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nye shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vance eats them both and turns towards Nye to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nye, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Vance darts in and clinches Nye up against the cage.#T3#
Nye is trying to push Vance away but Vance has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vance blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Vance manages to break the clinch.
Nye displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vance looks to land a combination but Nye avoids it well.
Vance has his takedown stuffed
and Nye counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vance shoots in for a takedown but Nye shows good takedown defense.
Nye misses with a wild combination.
Vance appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nye goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T4#
Vance shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nye as he jumps to the side.
Nye swinging wildly here.
Vance shoots in and drives through. Nye sprawls well.
Nye seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nye throws a series of punches but Vance avoids them all with ease.
Vance avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nye avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vance tries to clinch up but Nye circles away and keeps his distance.
Vance shoots in but Nye avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Nye dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Titus Vance's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Vance moves in looking to clinch but Nye pushes him off.
Nye is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vance can do to turn this around?
A cross from Nye lands.
Vance is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vance shoots in looking for a takedown. Nye tries to sprawl out of it but Vance keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nye manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nye appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vance blocks a low kick nicely.
Vance connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vance is defended easily by Nye.
It looked like Nye was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vance doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nye counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bill Nye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Vance.
Vance is breathing heavily.#T1#
Vance avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vance steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nye.
Vance is looking to clinch.
As Vance looks to move away, Nye throws a big counter combo but Vance just gets out of the way.
Nice sprawl there from Nye as Vance shoots in.
A punch combination from Vance misses.
Vance fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nye tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vance defends well and Nye ends up having to push Vance into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC#
Nye breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nye throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bill Nye is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Nye does no damage.
Vance shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nye as he avoids it easily.
Vance with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nye counters with a series of strikes. Vance will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vance displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nye.
Bill Nye is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
A combination from Nye does no damage.
Nye leaves Vance with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nye tries to counter with a takedown but Vance is quick to defend against it.
Vance shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nye defends it nicely.
Nye rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vance moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
Nye connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Vance drives through and clinches with Nye against the cage. #BC#
Nye breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nye's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nye duly obliges. #T3#
Nye dives in and grabs Vance's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vance pushes down on Nye's head and hops out.
Vance misses with a takedown attempt - Nye sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nye tries to clinch up but Vance circles away and keeps his distance.
Vance looks to land a combination but Nye avoids it well.
Vance takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nye displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vance throws out the jab.
Nye lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vance throws a leg kick
and Nye counters with a three punch combo that has Vance backing up. Vance nods at Nye to acknowledge the strikes.
Vance dives in for a single leg takedown but Nye sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vance drops his hands momentarily and Nye takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nye throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vance on the side of the head. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nye throws a one two combo.
Nye scores with a one two! Vance had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vance is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nye swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vance wants to counter with a clinch but Nye pushes him away.
Vance leaves Nye with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vance looks for a takedown but Nye sprawls well.
Vance tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nye counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Nye dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Titus Vance's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
Vance rushes Nye and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Vance escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vance.
Nye seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vance throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nye counters with a two punch combo.
Vance shoots in for a double leg but Nye sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A big left from Vance misses.
No joy there for Vance, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nye tries to bum rush Vance with a series of wild strikes but Vance uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vance has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nye lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vance tries to clinch up
and Nye counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vance takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Nye scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vance in his tracks.
Vance has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nye is working the combinations to good effect here.
A right-left combo lands from Nye.
A head kick by Vance misses
and Nye counters with a two punch combo.
Vance drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vance wants to clinch
and Nye counters with a stiff right hand.
Nye throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vance is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nye sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bill Nye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Vance.
Nye throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nye throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nye steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vance.#T2#
Nye throws a right and a left that Vance avoids nicely. #CL#
Vance tries to keep at a distance but Nye has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nye has had enough of the clinch but Vance keeps him there for the moment.
Vance pushes Nye back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Vance breaks from the clinch.
Vance rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nye moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Nye.
Vance looks for a takedown but Nye sprawls well.#T3#
Nye keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nye fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good work by Nye as he checks the leg kick.
Nye tries to bum rush Vance with a series of wild strikes but Vance uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nye lands a jab to the head.
Vance fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nye avoids it really well and circles away.
Vance swats away the attempt to clinch by Nye.#T4#
Nye lands with an overhand left.
Danga de danga de dang - Nye scores with a four punch combination!
Vance showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nye.
Nye looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Titus Vance has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vance misses with a takedown attempt
and Nye counters with a straight right hand.
Nye throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nye misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Vance clinches.
Bill Nye is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vance is trying desperately to land a takedown but Nye is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Vance.#BC2#
Vance breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Nye showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nye, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Nye!

Event: JF 33 - Bai Li vs Marcelo
Date: Dec 11, 2024

#R1#
Chaney lands a head shot.#CL#
Jacobs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jacobs wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Jacobs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chaney gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jacobs.
Chaney checks a low kick from Jacobs.
Chaney throws out a counter right but Jacobs avoids it with no problem.
Jacobs throws a lazy right hand but Chaney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chaney shoots in but Jacobs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chaney slips a straight right by Jacobs.
Jacobs scores with a hook.#CL2#
Chaney pushes Jacobs up against the cage in a clinch.
Jacobs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chaney's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Chaney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1##CL#
Jacobs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jacobs tries to break the clinch but Chaney is controlling the position. #BC#
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jacobs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jacobs connects with a single shot there.
Chaney lands a jab-cross combination.
Chaney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jacobs.
Jacobs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chaney counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jacobs wants to clinch.
Chaney is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jacobs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chaney tries to close the distance and clinch but Jacobs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jordan Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Chaney scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobs swings widly with a right hand
enabling Chaney to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Chaney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jacobs misses with a hook. Chaney ducked under it nicely.
Chaney looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chaney scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Chaney moves into the clinch successfully.
Jacobs is trying to push Chaney away but Chaney has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Jacobs breaks the clinch.
Jacobs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chaney! But no joy.
Jacobs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jacobs misses with a straight right.
Jacobs scores with a hook to the body. Chaney takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chaney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chaney 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.#CL2#
Chaney forces Jacobs back against the cage and clinches.
Chaney prevents Jacobs from breaking the clinch.
Chaney tries to pull guard but Jacobs forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jordan Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alonso Chaney.#BC#
Jacobs manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Chaney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chaney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jacobs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chaney misses with a head kick.
Jacobs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chaney looks winded!
Jacobs swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Chaney holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Jacobs tightens his grip and picks Chaney up, before dumping him to the ground. Chaney manages to land in guard.
Chaney wants to get back to his feet but Jacobs passes into half guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Jacobs stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Chaney to get to his feet.
Jacobs connects with a crisp jab.
Jacobs throws a lazy right hand but Chaney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chaney! But no joy.
Jacobs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chaney manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chaney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacobs.#T4#
Jacobs misses with a wild body shot.
Chaney slips a straight right by Jacobs.#CL#
Jacobs drives through and clinches with Chaney against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Jacobs breaks from the clinch.
Jacobs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chaney blocks a jab.
Jacobs throws out a loose jab but Chaney uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chaney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chaney slips a straight right by Jacobs.
Chaney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jacobs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chaney was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacobs.
Chaney moves out of range of the strikes.
Jacobs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chaney. Chaney circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chaney fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jordan Jacobs will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jacobs throws the left hand but Chaney avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Chaney 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jacobs misses with a wild body shot.
Jacobs looks to throw the jab but Chaney is out of range.
Jacobs slaps away a takedown attempt from Chaney, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jacobs misses the shot to the body.
Chaney chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jacobs can pounce on him.
Jacobs feints and then cracks Chaney's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chaney down.
Chaney swats away the attempt to clinch by Jacobs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaney fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chaney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacobs.
Jacobs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chaney takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jacobs moves in looking to clinch but Chaney pushes him off.#T1#
Jacobs misses with an uppercut. Chaney saw that one coming.
Chaney shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jacobs sprawls well. Jacobs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chaney gets slowly back to his feet.
Chaney is breathing heavily.
Jacobs misses with a straight left.
Jacobs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Chaney drives through and clinches with Jacobs against the cage. #BC#
Jacobs breaks from the clinch.
Jacobs leaves Chaney with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jordan Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alonso Chaney.
Jacobs lands a nice shot to the body.
Jacobs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chaney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chaney takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jacobs doesn't manage to clinch there - Chaney circles away.
Alonso Chaney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Chaney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chaney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chaney! But no joy.
Jacobs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jordan Jacobs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacobs throws a body shot but no joy.
Chaney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacobs.
Chaney takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Jacobs thumps Chaney with a low kick.
Jacobs scores with a hook to the body. Chaney takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jacobs missing with a left hand there. Chaney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jacobs throws out a loose jab but Chaney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacobs throws the left hand but Chaney avoids the punch easily.
Chaney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chaney throws out a counter right but Jacobs avoids it with no problem.
Chaney blocks a jab.
Chaney now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jordan Jacobs is winning the standup battle so far.
Jacobs misses with a hook.#T3#
Jacobs misses with a straight right. #CL#
Jacobs has Chaney up against the cage in a clinch.
Jacobs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chaney is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Jacobs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jacobs misses with a straight right.
Jacobs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jacobs connects with a leg kick.
Jacobs throws a hook but Chaney blocks it.
Jacobs loads up on a big right hand but Chaney slips the punch.
Chaney is looking for the big counter here.
Jacobs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chaney avoids the head kick by Jacobs.
Chaney on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Jacobs clinches. #T4##BC#
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chaney shoots for a double leg takedown but Jacobs sprawls well. He's pushed Chaney's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chaney paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jacobs is looking to clinch.
Jacobs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chaney can do to turn this around?
Jacobs lands a leg kick that knocks Chaney off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaney takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chaney circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chaney defending well as Jacobs loads up on a big left hand.
Jacobs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chaney tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jacobs is able to avoid easily.
Jacobs thuds a left hand into Chaney's body.
Jacobs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jacobs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jacobs fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Jacobs dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jacobs chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Chaney clinches. #BC#
Jacobs manages to break the clinch.
Jacobs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Chaney rushes Jacobs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Chaney manages to break the clinch.
Jacobs lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Chaney drives through and clinches with Jacobs against the cage. #BC#
Jacobs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chaney misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs tries to clinch but Chaney moves out of range. #CL2#
Chaney moves into range and clinches up with Jacobs.
Chaney keeps control of Jacobs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Jacobs manages to break the clinch.
Jacobs slips a jab and a cross from Chaney.
Chaney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Jacobs connects with a body shot that sends Chaney's belly button to the back.
Jacobs avoids the head kick by Chaney.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chaney is defended easily by Jacobs.
Chaney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacobs.#CL#
Jacobs closes the distance and pushes Chaney back into the cage.#BC#
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chaney's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jacobs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chaney.
Chaney looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jacobs misses with a straight left.
A jab from Jacobs misses.
Chaney steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jacobs.
Chaney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacobs looks to score with a jab to the body but Chaney is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Chaney's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chaney takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Jacobs darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Jacobs moves into the clinch.
Jacobs goes for a takedown attempt but Chaney pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chaney slips a jab from Jacobs.
Chaney ducks under a wild hook from Jacobs.
Jacobs's corner calls for a 1-2. Jacobs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs misses with a looping right.
Jacobs slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fighters circling - Jacobs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chaney tries to move into range but Jacobs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jacobs doesn't manage to clinch there - Chaney circles away.
Jacobs throws a hook but Chaney blocks it.
Jacobs lands a high kick!
Jacobs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Jacobs wants to clinch up but Chaney keeps it at a distance.
Chaney slips a jab from Jacobs.
Chaney tries a quick counter leg kick but Jacobs is wise to it.
Chaney walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chaney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jacobs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jacobs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jacobs throws a shot from downtown. Chaney moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jacobs.
Jacobs connects with a right hand. Chaney shakes it off.
Chaney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacobs.
Chaney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chaney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacobs throws out the jab.
Jacobs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chaney sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch but Chaney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jacobs lands the left hand.
Nice defenses there by Chaney.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jacobs.
Jacobs looks to land a right hand but Chaney moved out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jacobs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chaney ducks under a wild hook from Jacobs.
Alonso Chaney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacobs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chaney was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacobs.
Chaney drops his hands momentarily and Jacobs takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Jacobs instigates a clinch. #BC#
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacobs. Chaney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacobs lands a glancing blow to the side of Chaney's head.
Jordan Jacobs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A cross from Jacobs lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Jacobs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jacobs, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight for Jordan Jacobs!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Jordan Jacobs!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Jordan Jacobs!

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

Event: JF 30 - Mora vs Carlos
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Vance tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Padrilo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Padrilo prevents Vance from standing back up. #SUB2#
Padrilo in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Vance tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Padrilo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alessandro Padrilo!
After winning the bout, Alessandro Padrilo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: JF 29 - Salinas vs Ramirez
Date: Dec 04, 2024

#R1#
Salinas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Ramirez counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Ramirez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ramirez.
Salinas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramirez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Salinas lands with a shot to the body.
Salinas shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Ramirez. Those never looked like landing.
Salinas throws a chopping leg kick but Ramirez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ramirez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Salinas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramirez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ramirez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch combination from Salinas misses.
Ramirez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Salinas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Ramirez pushes Salinas up against the cage in a clinch.
Salinas wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Ramirez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Ramirez has Salinas up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salinas wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1##TD2#
Ramirez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Salinas uses from the top position. #SU#
Salinas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ramirez throws a head kick that misses
and Salinas counters with a one-two to the body.
Salinas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramirez as he avoids it easily.
Salinas shoots and misses
and Ramirez counters with a head kick. That will keep Salinas thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barrett Salinas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salinas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramirez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ramirez throws a nice looking combination but Salinas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Salinas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ramirez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Salinas 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 Ramirez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ramirez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Ramirez misses with a few strikes there.
Ramirez darts in trying to clinch
and Salinas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ramirez slaps away a takedown attempt from Salinas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ramirez throws a poor cross that misses
and Salinas counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#Ramirez is rocked!
No luck for Salinas with that takedown attempt.
Ramirez is still on wobbly legs! Can Salinas finish him?
Salinas misses with the combination.
Ramirez seems to have recovered his senses.
Rafael Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez doesn't manage to clinch there - Salinas circles away.
Salinas doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramirez circles away.
Salinas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ramirez defends well and Salinas ends up having to push Ramirez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Ramirez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Ramirez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salinas circles away quickly and effectively.
Ramirez throws a shot from downtown. Salinas moves away and avoids it.
As Ramirez tries to get set, Salinas tries to push him back and clinch up but Ramirez manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Ramirez has Salinas up against the cage in a clinch.
Ramirez slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Ramirez breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Ramirez clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Ramirez manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Salinas gets tackled into the cage by Ramirez. Ramirez maintains the clinch.
Salinas letting Ramirez take a breather here.#BC2#
Ramirez manages to break the clinch.
Salinas lands a body shot. #T4#
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salinas as he avoids it easily.
Salinas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramirez. #TD#
Ramirez gets caught flat footed, as Salinas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez is looking to stand up but Salinas isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez looks winded!#SU#
Salinas stands and steps away. Ramirez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Salinas fails to land the takedown.
Salinas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Salinas slips under a jab from Ramirez.#TD#
Salinas shoots in and bounces Ramirez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Salinas is looking to stand up but Ramirez won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rafael Ramirez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ramirez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Salinas looks for a takedown but Ramirez sprawls well.
Ramirez feints the counter takedown.
Ramirez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salinas counters with a one-two to the body.
Ramirez throws a nice looking combination but Salinas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Salinas tries to clinch up.
Ramirez keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Ramirez does no damage.
Salinas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Salinas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barrett Salinas is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salinas shoots in looking for a takedown. Ramirez tries to sprawl out of it but Salinas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ramirez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barrett Salinas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez moves to clinch but Salinas breaks away
and Salinas counters with a right hand to the body.
Salinas is looking to wear down Ramirez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Ramirez throws a right hand that Salinas ducks under and follows up with a left that Salinas also avoids with ease.
Barrett Salinas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salinas stalks Ramirez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ramirez's face. Ramirez staggers backwards, shaken.
Salinas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ramirez tries to avoid it but Salinas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ramirez to the ground. Ramirez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Salinas lands a two punch combo.
Salinas takes one to the chin there.
Ramirez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Salinas fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramirez tries a head kick but it misses.
Salinas is looking to counter punch.
Ramirez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Salinas shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez shows good takedown defense.
Ramirez throws out a counter right but Salinas avoids it with no problem.
Ramirez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Ramirez. #T2#
Salinas throws a sloppy head kick and Ramirez moves out of range easily.
A jab from Ramirez misses.
Salinas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramirez as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Ramirez moves into the clinch.
Salinas is trying to pull guard but Ramirez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Ramirez breaks from the clinch.
Salinas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Ramirez moves into the clinch.
Ramirez lands with a right to the head.
Ramirez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T3#
Ramirez lands an elbow that stopped Salinas in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Ramirez manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Ramirez darts in and clinches Salinas up against the cage.
Salinas jumps guard but Ramirez stands there with Salinas around his waist. Salinas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ramirez scores with a shot to the side of Salinas's head. #TD2#
Ramirez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES2#
Ramirez pushes Salinas off and scrambles back to his feet.
Salinas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4##CL2#
Ramirez instigates a clinch.
Salinas wants to get back to striking at distance but Ramirez won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Ramirez.
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!
Ramirez misses with a punch to the body.
Salinas is trying to push Ramirez away but Ramirez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Salinas is trying to pull guard but Ramirez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Ramirez breaks the clinch.
Salinas lands a body shot.
Salinas shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramirez sprawls well. He's pushed Salinas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Salinas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ramirez.
Ramirez thuds his shin into the meat of Salinas's side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Ramirez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Ramirez closes the distance and clinches.
Rafael Ramirez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ramirez tries for a takedown but Salinas manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Ramirez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ramirez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES2#
Ramirez uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Salinas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ramirez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Salinas is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ramirez shoots in and drives through. Salinas sprawls well.
Salinas has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez tries to clinch up.
Salinas moves in looking to clinch but Ramirez pushes him off.
Salinas moves in looking to clinch but Ramirez pushes him off.
Jab by Ramirez.#T1##CL2#
Ramirez clinches up against the cage.
Ramirez lands with a short shot to the head.
Ramirez misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Ramirez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramirez throws a right and a left that Salinas avoids nicely.
Ramirez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Salinas fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramirez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barrett Salinas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Ramirez.
Salinas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ramirez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ramirez is looking to clinch.
Salinas tries to counter by clinching up but Ramirez breaks away and moves out of range.
Salinas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ramirez doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Salinas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Salinas fails with the takedown.
Salinas shoots in and drives through. Ramirez sprawls well.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ramirez enables Salinas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ramirez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rafael Ramirez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES2#
Ramirez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ramirez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Salinas gets tackled into the cage by Ramirez. Ramirez maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Ramirez jumps guard.
Salinas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ramirez is proving hard to escape from. #ES2#
Ramirez has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Salinas is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3##BC2#
Ramirez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ramirez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Salinas tries to clinch there but Ramirez circles away.
No joy there for Ramirez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Salinas avoids the head kick by Ramirez.
Salinas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramirez moves to clinch but Salinas breaks away
and Salinas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ramirez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Salinas wants to clinch.#T4#
Salinas tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramirez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ramirez looks for a takedown but Salinas sprawls well.
Salinas misses with a double jab
and Ramirez counters with a leg kick.
Salinas shoots for a takedown but Ramirez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barrett Salinas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramirez shoots in but Salinas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Salinas tries to clinch up.
Salinas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ramirez swivels and escapes.
Ramirez throws a series of punches but Salinas moves out of range.
Rafael Ramirez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez throws a series of strikes that have Salinas backpedaling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Ramirez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ramirez 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Ramirez!

Event: Matas vs the Chinese - Round 2
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Vance throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vance misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cena.
A punch combination from Vance misses.
Cena throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vance's waist but Vance gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cena off to one side.
No joy there for Vance, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cena keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cena tries to score with a low kick but Vance moves his leg out of the way.
Vance swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vance swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cena lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cena is looking to clinch but Vance is avoiding it.
Vance tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vance tries to bum rush Cena with a series of wild strikes but Cena uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Cena wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vance swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cena.
Vance misses with a double jab #CL#
and Cena counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vance is trying to break the clinch but Cena has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Cena tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cena tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Cena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vance prevents the takedown attempt. #BC2#
Vance's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice combination there by Vance. #TD#
Cena shoots in and gets a takedown into Vance's guard.#SUB#
Cena 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.
Cena in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cena stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vance swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##ES2#
Vance scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Cena shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vance works Cena's body with a nice hook.
Vance throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cena.
A punch combination from Vance misses.
Vance swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cena tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vance swivels and escapes.
Cena is breathing heavily.
Cena moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vance misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vance looks to land a body kick but Cena moved away.
Vance connects with a body shot.#T3#
Cena fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vance throws a head kick that misses.
Cena dodges the punch combination from Vance.
A combination from Vance does no damage.
Vance looks to land a combination but Cena avoids it well.
Vance avoids a kick to the body.
Vance throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vance throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Vance.
Vance lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cena circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Vance does no damage.
Vance moves out of range of the body kick from Cena.
Vance wants to counter with a clinch but Cena pushes him away.
Cena fails in his attempt to clinch.
Titus Vance is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Cena pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vance is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cena rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Cena closes the distance and pushes Vance back into the cage.#BC#
Cena breaks from the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vance.
Vance throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vance tries a head kick but it misses.
Vance attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cena shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vance but Vance pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cena throws a sloppy head kick and Vance moves out of range easily.
Vance fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cena looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vance throws a leg kick that misses.
Cena seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Titus Vance dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Vance throws a series of punches but Cena moves out of range.
Vance keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vance looks to land a combination but Cena avoids it well.
Vance ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
John Cena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Vance, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vance is looking to score with low kicks.
Cena wants to land a leg kick but Vance is out of range.
Titus Vance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cena throws a series of punches but Vance moves out of range.
Vance misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vance throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vance blocks a head kick by Cena.
Cena pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Cena misses.
Vance misses with a double jab.
Cena fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vance just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Vance scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cena fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cena scores with a nice right hand.
Vance lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cena backs up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cena looks for a takedown but Vance sprawls well.
Vance moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Titus Vance seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cena gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Some wild striking there from Vance.
Vance throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cena.
Vance lands a nice hook to Cena's body. Cena takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cena throws a head kick that misses.
Vance throws a low kick, looking for Cena's leg but Cena calmly moves out of range.
Cena avoids the body shot from Vance.
A left and a right from Vance both land. Nice combination.
Vance throws a series of punches but Cena avoids them all with ease.
Vance falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Cena counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vance is trying to escape back to his feet but Cena uses the scramble to pass into side control. #SUB#
Cena tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cena has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cena has an Americana. Vance didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Cena is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Cena hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). John Cena!
John Cena opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: JF 26 - Li vs The Colonel
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Chaney lands with a nice combination. Nye backs away looking to recover.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chaney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nye misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nye avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chaney throws a combination that misses
and Nye counters with a left and a right that stings Chaney.
Nye throws a head kick that misses.
Alonso Chaney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nye swats away the attempt to clinch by Chaney.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaney tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nye swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nye will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chaney seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chaney scores with a head kick. #T1#
Nye misses with a hook. Chaney ducked under it nicely.
Chaney shoots in looking for a takedown but Nye manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chaney's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Good work by Nye as he checks the leg kick.
Chaney shoots for a takedown but Nye saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Chaney backs off Nye throws a huge counter combo but Chaney manages to avoid it all.
Chaney fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chaney tries to clinch up.#TD#
Chaney looking to score a takedown here. Nye is defending well but Chaney drives through and ends up in Nye's guard.

Nye kicks Chaney off and gets to his feet.
Chaney misses with a leg kick
and Nye counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chaney moves in looking to clinch but Nye pushes him off.
Chaney tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nye swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alonso Chaney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chaney is breathing heavily.#T2#
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!
Nye misses with a few strikes there.
Nye swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nye lands a jab-cross combination.
Chaney fails to land with a series of punches.
Nye is looking for the big counter here.
Nye shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chaney but Chaney pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chaney is looking to counter punch.
Chaney fails with the takedown
and Nye counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nye lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chaney circles away quickly and effectively.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nye. #T3#
Nye goes for a double leg but Chaney avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chaney continues to drive forward.
Chaney changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chaney has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Chaney displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nye.
Nye rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chaney moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nye throws a wild body kick that Chaney sees coming a mile off.
Chaney tries a head kick but it misses.
Nye shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chaney as he avoids it easily.
As Nye looks to move away, Chaney throws a big counter combo but Nye just gets out of the way.
Nye is working the combinations to good effect here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nye. #T4#
Nye cracks Chaney with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nye lands with a nice combination. Chaney backs away looking to recover.
Nye throws a series of punches but Chaney avoids them all with ease.
Chaney is looking to clinch.
Nye is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chaney with a body shot.#CL2#
Nye gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chaney keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nye's efforts to push away.
Nye keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chaney's efforts to push away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Nye dominated that round.
That's time! Chaney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Chaney has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nye has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chaney doesn't manage to clinch there - Nye circles away.
Chaney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chaney shoots for a double leg takedown but Nye sprawls well. He's pushed Chaney's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A right-left combo lands from Nye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nye circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chaney stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chaney wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Nye closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Nye. #T1#
Nye is trying to break the clinch but Chaney has him pressed against the cage.
Chaney gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chaney blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Nye breaks the clinch.
Chaney misses with the combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chaney misses with a low kick.
Chaney misses with a combination
and Nye counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Nye shoots in for a takedown but Chaney shows good takedown defense.
As Nye looks to move away, Chaney throws a big counter combo but Nye just gets out of the way.
Nye dips to his left and cracks Chaney with an uppercut!
Nye throws a series of punches but Chaney avoids them all with ease.
Chaney stuffs the takedown attempt from Nye. Nye gets slowly back to his feet.
Alonso Chaney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Nye.
Nye throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chaney shoots in but no luck this time.
Nye slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nye misses with a few strikes there.
Nye connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chaney momentarily. #T3#
Chaney lands a two punch combo.
Nye fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chaney swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nye looks to land a combination. Chaney sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Danga de danga de dang - Nye scores with a four punch combination!
Nye connects with a nice looking jab.
Chaney showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nye.
Nye throws a nice looking combination but Chaney bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nye rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chaney moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Nye tries to get set, Chaney tries to push him back and clinch up but Nye manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
Nye's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nye duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nye scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nye looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bill Nye seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chaney throws a chopping leg kick but Nye manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nye tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chaney defends well and Nye ends up having to push Chaney into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Nye lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chaney doesn't seem phased though.
Nye misses with a series of wild punches.
Nye throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chaney's waist but Chaney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nye off to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Nye showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Nye has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nye there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chaney fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nye checks it well.
Nye changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nye shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chaney defends it nicely.
Alonso Chaney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chaney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nye.
Chaney shoots in looking for a takedown but Nye manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chaney's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nye is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaney takes a jab right on the kisser.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No joy there for Chaney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nye swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nye moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
Nye throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chaney misses with a low kick.
Nye throws a counter combo.
A combination from Nye does no damage.
Nice sprawl there from Nye as Chaney shoots in.
Chaney fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alonso Chaney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nye throws a series of punches but Chaney moves out of range.
No joy there for Nye, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nye throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chaney tries to counter by clinching up but Nye breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Chaney dodges the punch combination from Nye.
Chaney drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nye sprawls and moves away.
Nye closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chaney circles away.
Nye has a takedown stuffed.
Chaney shoots in but Nye avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nye looks to land a combination. Chaney sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T3#
Nye scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nye lands a jab-cross combination.
Chaney stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chaney wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Chaney was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chaney shoots and misses
and Nye counters with a stiff right hand.
Nye throws a one two combo.
Nye 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.#CL#
Chaney gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nye decides to pull guard.
Chaney wants to control from the top but Nye keeps moving.
Nye pulls Chaney in close to his closed guard and prevents Chaney from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chaney has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Chaney is looking to stand up but Nye won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nye is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chaney trying to control the position from guard on top but Nye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alonso Chaney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ES2#
Nye is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Nye breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Nye comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nye 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Nye!

Event: QFC Tournament 1208 Round 2
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Andracias connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Andracias defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Andracias into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Andracias holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Andracias is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Andracias manages to break the clinch.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Andracias sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darito Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Andracias clinches.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Andracias has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gracie uses from the top position.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andracias working a defensive guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Andracias wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gracie is now in half guard.
Andracias trying to control here. #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.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Andracias is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andracias avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Andracias.
Andracias closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andracias circles away.
Andracias lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Andracias, which made it look bad. #T3#
Andracias closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracie circles away.
Andracias throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Andracias sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Andracias is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Andracias to keep the fight standing.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Andracias holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Andracias has him pressed against the cage.
Andracias is struggling to control the position.
Andracias tries for a takedown but Gracie manages to get underhooks.
Andracias is stalling here.
Gracie jumps guard but Andracias stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T4#
Andracias lands a shoulder strike.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Andracias walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Andracias lands with a nice combination. Gracie backs away looking to recover.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Andracias lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Andracias is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Andracias.
Andracias goes for a double leg but Gracie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gracie continues to drive forward.
Andracias shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gracie as he jumps to the side.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Andracias as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Andracias dominated that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Andracias, which made it look bad.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Andracias manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Andracias swinging wildly here.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Gracie shoots in but Andracias avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darito Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andracias.
Gustavo Andracias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andracias throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gustavo Andracias seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andracias throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Andracias tries a head kick but it misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Andracias as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into Andracias's guard.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Andracias looking for a sweep. Not yet Andracias, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Andracias can do anything to dispel that myth.
Andracias pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Andracias trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Andracias is trying to hold Gracie in close to prevent damage but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
Andracias is positioning himself well to prevent Gracie advancing to mount. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Andracias knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Andracias tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gracie has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Andracias tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Andracias tries to improve his position but Gracie has taken his back! Gracie has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Andracias tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Gracie pushes Andracias away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darito Gracie!
Darito Gracie spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: QFC Tournament 1208 Round 1
Date: Nov 29, 2024

#R1#
Drik shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andracias as he avoids it easily.
Drik shoots for a takedown but Andracias saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Andracias on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Andracias looking to score a takedown here. Drik is defending well but Andracias drives through and ends up in Drik's guard.
Andracias really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Andracias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Drik thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Drik has his foot on Andracias's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andracias works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Drik looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Andracias stays in close to Drik's body and controls the position.
Andracias throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T1#
Andracias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Drik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Andracias sprawls well. Andracias wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Drik gets slowly back to his feet.
Gustavo Andracias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin Drik.#TD#
Andracias scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Drik looks winded!
Drik trying to control from the bottom.
Andracias sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Drik defending well though.
Andracias is pressing down on Drik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drik is holding on for now.
Andracias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Andracias'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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Andracias closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Drik to the mat! Drik manages to get full guard. #T3#
Andracias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Andracias drops back looking for a leg! Drik is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Drik manages to kick Andracias off! Andracias jumps back into Drik's guard.
Andracias won't allow Drik to sweep him here.
Andracias slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Andracias lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Drik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andracias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Andracias controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Andracias gets to his feet - Drik follows without any prompting. #TD#
Andracias feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Andracias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.

Gustavo Andracias dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Andracias misses with a few strikes there.
Drik feints a counter leg kick.
Andracias goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Andracias is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drik can do to turn this around?
Andracias stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Andracias wants it to stay on the feet.
Drik on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Andracias scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Drik manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Andracias keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drik is looking for a takedown.
Drik has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Andracias has picked Drik up - he's going for a ride! Andracias dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Andracias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Andracias seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Drik for as long as he can get away with.
Drik is breathing heavily.#T1##SU#
Andracias escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Andracias clinches. #TD#
Andracias has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Drik is trying to keep an underhook but Andracias manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gustavo Andracias overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andracias scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Andracias trying to control the pace. #T2#
Andracias 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.
Andracias trying to control the pace. #T3#
Further stalling from Andracias.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Andracias throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drik.
Drik is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A nice combination there by Andracias. #TD#
Andracias throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Drik was covering up waiting for the punch and Andracias finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Andracias with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Andracias sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU#
Andracias stands up from Drik's guard - Andracias perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Andracias shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Drik napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Andracias content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Andracias dominated that second round.
That's time! Andracias's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Andracias moves into range and clinches up with Drik.#TD#
Andracias turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Andracias manages to end up in side control.
Andracias working the head with strikes.
Andracias tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Drik tries to bench press Andracias off him but Andracias keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andracias slows the pace down.
Andracias lands an elbow.
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. #T1#
Drik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drik is trying to control Andracias's posture but Andracias avoids it.
Drik trying to remain calm as Andracias controls from the top position.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Andracias is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drik stops Andracias from passing to mount.
Drik is trying to get back to half guard.
Drik is trying to escape the position but Andracias is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Andracias drives through with a takedown into guard.
Drik being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Andracias lands a couple of elbows.
Andracias sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU#
Andracias stands up and waves to Drik to follow him. #TD#
Andracias closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Drik did well to prevent Andracias getting side control.#T4#
Andracias controlling the action here.
Andracias lands strikes from half guard.
Gustavo Andracias is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Andracias blocks the strikes from Drik.
Andracias takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Calvin Drik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andracias is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Drik!

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Andracias showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andracias 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight for Gustavo Andracias!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Gustavo Andracias!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Gustavo Andracias!

Gustavo Andracias wins by unanimous decision!

Event: JF 23 - Li vs Bobo
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1#
Salinas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomas.
It looked like Salinas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thomas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Salinas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salinas looks to clinch
and Thomas counters with an inside leg kick.
Salinas slaps away a takedown attempt from Thomas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barrett Salinas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Thomas.
Thomas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Salinas defends well and Thomas ends up having to push Salinas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Salinas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Anthony Thomas has been cut.
Thomas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Salinas.
Thomas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Salinas.
Salinas blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Salinas throws a big counter combination but Thomas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Salinas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thomas. Thomas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salinas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thomas circles away.#CL2#
Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thomas goes for a takedown attempt but Salinas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T1##TD2#
Thomas looking to score a takedown here. Salinas is defending well but Thomas drives through and ends up in Salinas's guard.
Thomas throws an elbow that misses. Salinas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thomas's guard. Nice move by Salinas!#REVR#
Thomas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salinas is one step ahead there.
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Salinas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Salinas gets to his feet. Thomas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Salinas throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
Salinas misses with a two punch combination.
Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Salinas tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Salinas to the ground. Salinas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thomas closes the distance but Salinas moves to the side
and Salinas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Salinas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thomas wants to counter the offense by Salinas and move into the clinch position.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Thomas gets a clinch.
Thomas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thomas looks winded!
Salinas letting Thomas take a breather here.
Salinas tries to circle away but Thomas has him pinned against the cage.
Salinas is trying to break the clinch but Thomas has him pressed against the cage.
Thomas is working for takedown but Salinas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Salinas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thomas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Salinas to keep the fight standing.
Salinas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Salinas is looking to break free of the clinch but Thomas has double underhooks. #T3##TD2#
Thomas is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Salinas can't fight it off and eventually Thomas manages to take the fight to the floor. Salinas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Salinas pushes Thomas off and scrambles back to his feet.
Salinas lands with an uppercut that bounces Thomas off the cage and back into range.
Salinas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Salinas misses with a takedown attempt - Thomas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Salinas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
Salinas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thomas pinned against the cage. Thomas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thomas wants to counter the offense by Salinas and move into the clinch position.
Thomas lands with a kick to the temple. Salinas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas shoots in but no luck this time.
Salinas shoots in and drives through. Thomas sprawls well.
Salinas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Salinas tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thomas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thomas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Salinas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Salinas tries to clinch up.
Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Salinas tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Salinas to the ground. Salinas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thomas ducks right into an uppercut from Salinas.
Salinas lands a right hook to the body.
Anthony Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salinas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Salinas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas throws a push kick but Salinas slaps the foot to one side.
Salinas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thomas checks a low kick from Salinas.
Salinas misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barrett Salinas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Thomas's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Salinas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thomas.
Salinas shoots in and drives through. Thomas sprawls well.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt - Salinas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Salinas wants to clinch.
Salinas looks to land a combination but Thomas avoids it well.
Salinas throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thomas lands with a kick to the temple. Salinas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thomas has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salinas digs a good body shot into Thomas's ribs.
Thomas checks a leg kick nicely.
Thomas lunges at Salinas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Salinas's hand.
Thomas jabs at Salinas's body.
Salinas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomas.
Barrett Salinas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Thomas.
Thomas is breathing heavily.#T1#
Salinas tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Salinas defends it well.
Salinas lands a slapping body shot.
Salinas misses with a two punch combination.
Barrett Salinas is winning the standup battle so far.
Salinas misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Salinas.
Thomas throws a counter combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Salinas!
Salinas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Salinas.
Thomas shoots for a takedown but Salinas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Thomas looks to move away, Salinas throws a big counter combo but Thomas just gets out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Thomas. #CL2#
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thomas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Salinas's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salinas fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T2#
Salinas gets underhooks to prevent Thomas's takedown attempt.
Thomas avoiding damage.
Thomas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Salinas has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Salinas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Thomas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Salinas tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Salinas wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Salinas trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Thomas controlling the position easily from mount.
Salinas wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #ES#
Salinas bucks up and throws Thomas to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!#T4#
Thomas looks for a takedown but Salinas sprawls well.
Salinas tries to counter by clinching up but Thomas breaks away and moves out of range.
Salinas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Thomas eats them both and turns towards Salinas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Salinas misses with a few strikes there.
Thomas darts in looking for a takedown but Salinas gets double underhooks and turns Thomas into the cage.
Thomas checks a leg kick nicely.
Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Salinas tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Salinas to the ground. Salinas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Salinas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Salinas stuns Thomas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas looks for a takedown but Salinas sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barrett Salinas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Thomas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thomas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Salinas.
Salinas shoots in but Thomas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Salinas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas shoots in but Salinas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Salinas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thomas.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Salinas.
Thomas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Thomas.
Thomas fails with the takedown.
Salinas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thomas backs up against the cage.
Salinas stalks Thomas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thomas's face. Thomas staggers backwards, shaken.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD2#
Thomas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Salinas to the ground. Thomas is now in Salinas's guard.
Thomas won't allow Salinas to get back to his feet.
Thomas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Salinas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thomas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thomas sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2##SU2#
Thomas gets to his feet - Salinas follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Thomas looking to score a takedown here. Salinas is defending well but Thomas drives through and ends up in Salinas's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Salinas manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Salinas is defending well.
Barrett Salinas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Thomas.
Salinas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thomas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Salinas's efforts to push away.
Salinas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thomas is trying to drag Salinas to the mat but Salinas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thomas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Salinas smiles and moves away. #T3#
Salinas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thomas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Salinas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Salinas lands an overhand right.
Salinas scores with a body shot.
Thomas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thomas wants it to stay on the feet.
Salinas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thomas's waist but Thomas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salinas off to one side.
No luck for Salinas with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Salinas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Salinas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salinas throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Salinas throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease.
Thomas wants to counter the offense by Salinas and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Salinas gets caught napping as Thomas dives in and scores a takedown. Salinas manages to retain guard.
Barrett Salinas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ES#
Salinas has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Thomas has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Thomas lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Salinas kicks off Thomas and gets to his feet.
Salinas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Salinas throws a series of punches but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Anthony Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salinas throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barrett Salinas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Salinas, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barrett Salinas!

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