Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Galehpardaz enables Acosta to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Galehpardaz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Galehpardaz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Acosta is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Galehpardaz.
Galehpardaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Acosta wants to control but Galehpardaz is keeping him busy.
Galehpardaz manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Galehpardaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Galehpardaz looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galehpardaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Galehpardaz.#SUB#
Galehpardaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Acosta is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Galehpardaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Acosta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Acosta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB#
Galehpardaz working for a triangle but Acosta defends it easily. #SUB#
Galehpardaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Galehpardaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Acosta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Galehpardaz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Acosta escapes and throws Galehpardaz's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Acosta is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Galehpardaz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
Galehpardaz is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Galehpardaz wants to control but Acosta postures up.
Galehpardaz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Acosta off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Galehpardaz seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Acosta's chin but Acosta turns very nicely into Galehpardaz's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Acosta.
Acosta connects with a couple of short punches.
Acosta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Galehpardaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Galehpardaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Acosta defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Galehpardaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Galehpardaz looking to control. #T3##SUB#
Galehpardaz looking for a guillotine here but Acosta defends easily. #SUB#
Galehpardaz pushes a forearm under Acosta's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Acosta is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gino Galehpardaz!
After winning the bout, Gino Galehpardaz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2024

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from McGuffin.
McGuffin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Lei looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
McGuffin drives through with a takedown into guard.
McGuffin is working Lei over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
McGuffin 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. McGuffin seems to have locked his on tight now - Lei screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for McGuffin, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jonesy McGuffin!
Jonesy McGuffin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Frito Lei had this to say: 'I need a drink!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
McGuffin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before West has time to react.
McGuffin throws a looping overhand right but West ducks down to avoid it.
West sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A big left from McGuffin misses.
McGuffin lands an overhand right.
Jab, jab by McGuffin - just one landing.
McGuffin cracks West with a good jab.
West looks winded!
McGuffin lands with a cross.
McGuffin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
McGuffin with a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - McGuffin scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for McGuffin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGuffin, as that shot connected. #ROC#West is rocked!
McGuffin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
West looks like he wants to counter punch here.
West takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
West is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuffin finish him?
McGuffin lands with an uppercut that bounces West off the cage and back into range.#T1#
McGuffin misses with an uppercut. West saw that one coming.
McGuffin misses with the combination.
McGuffin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like West was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
West seems to have recovered his senses.
McGuffin fails to land the takedown.
McGuffin scores with a jab. West acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGuffin lands a jab-cross combination.
West is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGuffin throws the left hand but West avoids the punch easily.
West slips a straight right by McGuffin.#T2#
West displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuffin throws out the jab.
McGuffin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGuffin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGuffin throws a right hand that misses
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from McGuffin misses.
West looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuffin works the jab nicely.
McGuffin throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like West was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuffin catches West with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
West drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McGuffin loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from West! But no joy.
West stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and West wants it to stay on the feet.
McGuffin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alan West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuffin scores with a decent looking hook.
McGuffin throws a nice head kick! #T3#
McGuffin throws out a powerful jab.
McGuffin lands a jab.
McGuffin connects with a good right hand that stumbles West. West circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGuffin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
West walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice shot lands for McGuffin.
McGuffin throws a right hand that West ducks under and follows up with a left that West also avoids with ease.
McGuffin connects with a right that clearly hurt West. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as McGuffin proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till West collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonesy McGuffin!
A very excited looking Jonesy McGuffin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: UCF 18: De La Ghetto v Jones
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Ryker gets caught flat footed, as Spartan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ryker keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
Spartan is pushing down on Ryker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ryker is fighting to maintain full guard but Spartan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Spartan trying to control the action but Ryker is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Spartan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ryker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spartan trying to pass the guard but Ryker defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Spartan wants to get back to his feet.
Spartan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Spartan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Spartan has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Ryker is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Spartan!
Steve Ryker was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost but I will come back stronger'.

Event: SUPREME 15
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
The fighters circling - Daniels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Acosta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Acosta closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Daniels's guard.
Daniels managing to control the position.
Daniels has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Daniels with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Acosta can't handle though.
Daniels 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Acosta preventing the sweep.
Acosta looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Daniels managing to control the position. #T1#
Acosta trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom.
Daniels wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Daniels misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Acosta counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Daniels lands an uppercut.
Daniels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daniels lands a left hand.
Acosta jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daniels walks away with a smile on his face. Acosta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice sprawl there from Daniels as Acosta shoots in.
Daniels misses with a straight right. #T2#
Daniels misses with a series of wild punches.
Daniels looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Daniels avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daniels swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Daniels throws a right hand that Acosta ducks under and follows up with a left that Acosta also avoids with ease.
Daniels throws a series of punches but Acosta avoids them all with ease. #KD#
Daniels drops Acosta with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Acosta looks back up at him and smiles so Daniels waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Acosta is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Daniels. Those never looked like landing.
Acosta is still on wobbly legs! Can Daniels finish him?
Daniels misses with a few strikes there.
Acosta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Acosta walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Daniels swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Daniels!
After the big win, Jack Daniels made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Northern Zombie and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: UCF 3: Peterson v Spartan
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ryker lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ryker throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Ryker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ryker pushes DC up against the cage in a clinch.
Ryker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from DC. #TD#
DC gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ryker regains guard.
DC stops Ryker from standing up.
DC knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ryker on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DC stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
DC has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Ryker trying to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ryker trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DC shoots in for a takedown but Ryker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ryker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
DC is breathing heavily.
DC shoots and misses
and Ryker counters with a three punch combo that has DC backing up. DC nods at Ryker to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel DC. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Ryker has managed to clinch. #T2#
DC takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ryker missing with knees to the body.
Ryker lands a body shot.
A short right from Ryker on the inside. #BC2#
Ryker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DC has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Ryker clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Ryker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ryker is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops DC like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving DC from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Ryker!
After the fight, Steve Ryker was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Daniel DC spoke after the fight, saying 'Learn, grow and come back stronger. I will return'.

Event: SUPREME 8
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Acosta tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Slivers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Slivers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Acosta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slivers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Slivers misses.
Johnny Slivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slivers clobbers Acosta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Acosta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Acosta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Slivers circles away.
Slivers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Acosta under the eye.#ROC2#Acosta is rocked!
Slivers pounces like a tiger and cracks Acosta with a vicious hook! Acosta is down but not out! Slivers follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johnny Slivers!

Event: ICF 14
Date: Dec 29, 2023

#R1##CL#
Cayman clinches with his opponent.
Harkless looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD2#
Harkless turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Harkless tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Cayman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cayman tries to buck Harkless off but Harkless is having none of it.
Cayman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cayman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Harkless postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Cayman pulls Harkless in close to his closed guard and prevents Harkless from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cayman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harkless is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harkless throws a right and a left that Cayman avoids nicely. #TD#
Cayman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Harkless tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB#
Harkless defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cayman. #T2##SUB#
Cayman has hold of Harkless's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Harkless manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cayman is looking to stand but Harkless has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Cayman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Cayman jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Harkless manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cayman is chipping away with strikes. #T3#
Harkless is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Harkless is looking to reverse the position.#SU#
Cayman stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Cayman shoots in but Harkless avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Cayman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Harkless's half guard.
Cayman working over Harkless with some ground and pound. Harkless looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Cayman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Harkless with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cayman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harkless on the ground.
Harkless wants to get back to full guard.
Cayman is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Cayman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Harkless has managed to free his arm - good work.
Harkless is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cayman working the head and body with strikes. #T5##SU#
Cayman escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Cayman drives through with a takedown into Harkless's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Harkless working a defensive guard but Cayman manages to pass into side control anyway.
Cayman scoring with punches and elbows.
Harkless taking a bit of punishment here - Cayman scoring with strikes.
Cayman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
Cayman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Harkless has escaped the position, nice work there.
Harkless is looking to reverse the position.#T6#
Harkless keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Cayman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Harkless, who protects the arm well.
Harkless is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Cayman tries for a kimura but Harkless is defending well. #SUB#
Cayman tries for a kimura but Harkless is defending well. #T7#
Cayman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Harkless's legs.
Cayman taking a breather here. #SUB#
Cayman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harkless is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Cayman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Harkless rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cayman's guard! Nice work there by Harkless!
Cayman wants to stand but Harkless is controlling the position.
Harkless tries to stand but Cayman is controlling from the bottom.
Cayman working a defensive guard here. #T9#
Harkless loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Harkless stuffs the takedown attempt from Cayman. Cayman gets slowly back to his feet.
Harkless darts in looking for a takedown but Cayman gets double underhooks and turns Harkless into the cage.
Cayman feinted with a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harkless dives in and grabs Cayman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cayman pushes down on Harkless's head and hops out.
Cayman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Harkless gets caught napping as Cayman dives in and scores a takedown. Harkless manages to retain guard.
Cayman is standing up over Harkless. Harkless looks to escape but Cayman dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Cayman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cayman throws a right and a left that Harkless avoids nicely.
Cayman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harkless but Harkless pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cayman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harkless shoots in looking for a takedown but Cayman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harkless's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Harkless slips a jab and a cross from Cayman.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Cayman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Harkless is trying to maintain the position but Cayman is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Harkless won't allow Cayman to pass to mount.
Cayman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cayman moves nicely into side control.
Harkless wants to control but Cayman postures up.
Harkless is looking to regain half guard here but Cayman keeps moving and retains side control.
Cayman controls 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.#SUB#
Cayman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Harkless has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Cayman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harkless is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Harkless struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Cayman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harkless is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Harkless gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3##SUB#
Cayman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Harkless gets full guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cayman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cayman advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Cayman seems content to control.
Cayman slips a nice elbow through Harkless's hands, connecting with Harkless's forehead.
Harkless is trying to get back to full guard.
Phil Cayman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Cayman is trying to work for a kimura but Harkless is defending well.
Harkless won't allow Cayman to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T5#
Cayman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Cayman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cayman avoids the head kick by Harkless.
As Harkless tries to get set, Cayman tries to push him back and clinch up but Harkless manages to avoid the attempt.
Harkless is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cayman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Phil Cayman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harkless tries for a takedown but Cayman circles away easily
and Cayman counters with a three punch combo that has Harkless backing up. Harkless nods at Cayman to acknowledge the strikes.
Harkless keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Harkless shoots in and drives through. Cayman sprawls well.
Cayman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Harkless.
Harkless misses with a head kick. #T6#
Harkless looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cayman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Harkless looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harkless shoots in looking for a takedown but Cayman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harkless's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cayman tries to counter by clinching up but Harkless breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Cayman dives in and scores a takedown into Harkless's guard.
Cayman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cayman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harkless swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cayman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Harkless looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harkless wants to sweep here but Cayman controlling him for the moment. #T7#
Harkless wants to stand up but Cayman is controlling him.
Cayman stays in close to Harkless's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Harkless looking for a guillotine here but Cayman defends easily.
Harkless wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cayman has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Cayman moves into the clinch.
Cayman jumps guard but Harkless stands there with Cayman around his waist. Cayman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Harkless is trying to pull guard but Cayman has him pressed against the cage.
Cayman can't get the takedown. #TD#
Cayman successfully pulls guard. #T9#
Cayman has a closed guard, preventing Harkless from standing up.
Cayman 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.
Harkless trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cayman's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Cayman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harkless defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Cayman dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Harkless doesn't manage to clinch there - Cayman circles away.
As Harkless looks to move away, Cayman throws a big counter combo but Harkless just gets out of the way.
Harkless tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Cayman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Harkless won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Cayman has hold of Harkless's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Harkless tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Cayman cranks the arm and Harkless screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Harkless, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Phil Cayman!
A relieved looking Phil Cayman 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2023

#R1#
Ryker lands with a cross.
Browne swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ryker counters with a nice uppercut.
Browne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Ryker has closed the distance and engaged Browne in a clinch.
Browne is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD#
Ryker pulls Browne into guard.
Browne would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ryker looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryker, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browne is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Browne has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Ryker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Browne sitting in guard here, content to control.
Browne wants to control from the top but Ryker keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Ryker 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 stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Browne misses with a takedown #KD#
and Ryker counters with a left and a right that hurts Browne! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Ryker jumps into full mount! #ROC#Browne is rocked!
Ryker lands a big shot to the head and Browne winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Steve Ryker!
Steve Ryker bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: MMAH 97
Date: Dec 11, 2023

#R1#
Qwerty scores with a body shot.
Qwerty dodges the punch combination from Acosta.
Acosta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Qwerty tries to counter with a clinch but Acosta shakes him off and moves away.
Acosta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Qwerty misses with a straight right.
Acosta fails with a takedown attempt.
Qwerty scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta shoots in for a takedown but Qwerty shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrien Acosta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Qwerty throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Qwerty has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Acosta is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Adrien Acosta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Acosta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Acosta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Qwerty cracks Acosta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Qwerty throws an overhand right that lands on Acosta's shoulder, as Acosta tries to avoid the shot.
Acosta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Acosta is breathing heavily.
Acosta slips a straight right by Qwerty.
Qwerty scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Acosta tries to move into range but Qwerty moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Qwerty lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC2#Acosta is rocked!
Qwerty scores with the left hand. Acosta knows he should have avoided that one.
Oh Acosta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Qwerty digs a good body shot into Acosta's ribs.
Qwerty lands a glancing blow to the side of Acosta's head.
Qwerty looks to land a left hand but Acosta moved out of range nicely.
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!
A jab from Qwerty misses.
Phil Qwerty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Acosta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Qwerty closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Acosta! Qwerty dives in looking to finish! Acosta is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Qwerty!

Event: ICF 9
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1##TD#
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cayman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Oliveira tries to advance position but instead Cayman slips a leg back in to half guard.
Cayman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oliveira is working away from the top position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cayman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Oliveira tries to pass to full mount but Cayman defends it.
Ground and pound from Oliveira.
Oliveira wants to free his trapped foot but Cayman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira slips a nice elbow through Cayman's hands, connecting with Cayman's forehead.
Cayman is trying to get back to full guard.
Oliveira is looking to advance position but Cayman won't allow it. #T1#
Oliveira scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oliveira uses his free foot to push down on Cayman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cayman.
Oliveira lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cayman hang on?
Cayman in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oliveira working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Oliveira cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira landing strikes, looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira dominating with strikes here.#ROC#Cayman is rocked!
Cayman takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Oliveira's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diablo Oliveira!
Phil Cayman was interviewed post fight and said 'I will come back stronger, I promise you that. '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2023

#R1##TD#
Falco shoots in and gets a takedown into Taves's guard.
Taves keeping moving, preventing Falco from controlling successfully.
Falco landing some decent shots from guard.
Falco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Taves is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Falco is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falco trying to control the position from guard on top but Taves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Falco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1##SU#
Falco gets to his feet. Taves looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice sprawl there from Taves as Falco shoots in.
Falco tries to close the distance and clinch but Taves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taves throws a combination. Falco tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Taves connects with a body shot.
Falco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taves.
Falco ducks under a wild hook from Taves.
A punch combination from Taves misses.
Taves misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Falco shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Taves's guard.

Taves has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Falco off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falco lands a front kick.#T2##TD#
Falco closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Taves's guard.
Taves is looking to stand back up but Falco counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Taves.
Taves looks winded!#REVB##SUB#
Falco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Taves sees it coming and defends easily.#SU#
Falco escapes and gets back to his feet.
Taves misses with a body shot. #TD#
Falco bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Taves bucks up and tries to throw Falco off but instead Falco has got his back!
Falco throwing sloppy strikes. #T3#
Falco has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Taves's body.
Falco cracks Taves with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Taves from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Taves trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Falco controlling the position well here. Taves rolled but Falco kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taves trying to control but not successfully. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Falco is landing with strikes from the back.
Taves grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #SUB#
Falco is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Taves is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sean Falco!
In his post fight interview, Sean Falco started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2023

#R1#
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Ryker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ryker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jackson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Ryker.#CL2#
Ryker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ryker up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryker pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Jackson stalling. #BC#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steve Ryker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ryker if he has to take too many more of those. #CL2#
Ryker rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Jackson breaks from the clinch. #KD2#
Ryker lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Jackson sprawling to the canvas. Ryker follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Jackson hang on? #ROC2#Jackson is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Xavier Jackson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ryker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ryker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ryker's back!#SUB#
Jackson working for a choke but Ryker is defending well. #SUB#
Ryker defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jackson's arms. #T2##SUB#
Jackson working for a choke but Ryker is defending well.
Jackson tries to get the hooks in deep but Ryker pushed the leg off. #T3##SUB#
Jackson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jackson throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson punches the canvas rather than the man.
Ryker looking to control the position. #SUB#
Jackson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ryker is defending well though. Jackson let's go of the attempt for now.
Jackson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ryker.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Ryker preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jackson.
Jackson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson not allowing Ryker to control his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steve Ryker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Xavier Jackson's cut.
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#
Jackson looks for a takedown but Ryker sprawls well.
Jackson sets himself, and Ryker steps forward looking for the clinch! Jackson avoids it this time.#CL2#
Ryker rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Jackson manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Jackson darts in and clinches Ryker up against the cage.
Ryker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Ryker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ryker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Ryker. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Jab from Jackson.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Ryker, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Ryker has managed to clinch.
Jackson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ryker is defending well.
Ryker prevents the takedown attempt.
Ryker is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson is trying to drag Ryker to the mat but Ryker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ryker tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Ryker pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.#T2##BC#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Ryker.#CL2#
Ryker takes the fight into the clinch.
Ryker lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Jackson forces Ryker back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Ryker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson slows down the pace here.
Ryker doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Jackson jumps guard.
Ryker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ryker postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Ryker sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SU2#
Ryker stands up and waves to Jackson to follow him. #CL2#
Ryker moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Ryker trying to land knees to the body.
Ryker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A frustrated look appears on Ryker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ryker wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ryker pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Ryker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Xavier Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Ryker. No joy for Jackson on that attempt. #CL2#
Ryker gets a clinch. #BC#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ryker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson throws a head kick but Ryker moves out of range.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ryker but Ryker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Jackson. 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.
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ryker counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson. #CL#
Jackson clinches.
Jackson keeps control of Ryker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ryker wants to break free but Jackson has control. #T1#
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
Ryker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ryker is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Ryker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Ryker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Ryker closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Ryker breaks from the clinch.
Xavier Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ryker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ryker throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Ryker rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Ryker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Ryker scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Ryker is controlling the position.
Ryker is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Ryker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ryker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ryker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Steve Ryker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryker controls his hands.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Ryker has him pressed against the cage.
Ryker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Jackson is looking for a takedown.
Ryker is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Ryker pulls Jackson into guard.
Ryker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ryker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ryker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ryker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU2#
Ryker stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4##CL2#
Ryker rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Jackson manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Ryker rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ryker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Ryker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #KD2#
Nice combo by Ryker! Oh, that's hurt him - Jackson falls to the canvas and Ryker follows him into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryker throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Steve Ryker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Ryker stands up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Ryker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ryker 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Ryker!
Steve Ryker 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: MMAH 89
Date: Nov 15, 2023

#R1#
Acosta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Acosta fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Dover drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dover postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dover has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dover working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Acosta's head.
Dover distracts Acosta with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dover with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dover is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Acosta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dover on the ground.
It looks like Dover 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.
Dover trying to control the position from guard on top but Acosta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dover working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Acosta's head.
Acosta wants to stand up but Dover is controlling him.
Dover makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Dover engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dover landing with the ground and pound.
Dover lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dover 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.
Acosta trying to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dover with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dover working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Acosta's head.
Dover lands a couple of digs.
Dover chips away with some ground and pound.
Acosta will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dover is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dover postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#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.
Dover scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dover controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Acosta is breathing heavily.
Dover keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Acosta's head.
Dover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dover working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dover works over Acosta with some ground and pound from guard.
Dover postures up and lands a big shot to Acosta's brow.
Dover landing some decent shots from guard.
Dover engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Acosta has momentary wrist control but Dover slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dover cracks Acosta with a solid left hand.
Dover scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dover postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3##SUB2#
Dover thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dover distracts Acosta with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dover content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dover engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dover lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dover lands a couple of elbows.
Dover keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Acosta's head.
Dover postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dover is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dover lands a couple of elbows.
Dover controls from within his opponent's guard.
Acosta throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T4#
Dover is working Acosta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dover landing with the ground and pound.
Dover pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Acosta is keeping the position for now.
Acosta has momentary wrist control but Dover slips an elbow through the middle.
Dover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dover postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dover is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dover scoring with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dover landing with the ground and pound.
Dover is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dover stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Acosta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Dover dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Dover throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Acosta tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dover is in Acosta's guard.
Dover working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Acosta's head.
Dover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dover is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dover's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dover makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dover has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dover stands up over Acosta, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dover has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dover is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ben Dover has got the better of the ground game so far.
Acosta looking to control.
Dover works over Acosta with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dover chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dover working some strikes from top position.
Dover distracts Acosta with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dover is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dover works over Acosta with some ground and pound from guard.
Dover postures up and lands a big shot to Acosta's brow. #T1#
Dover is stalling in the full guard.
Dover scoring with some ground and pound.
Dover is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dover working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dover landing with the ground and pound.
Dover makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dover chips away with some ground and pound.
Acosta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dover working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dover's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dover controlling from the top position.
Dover keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Acosta's head.#T2#
Dover makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Acosta being controlled here, momentarily.
Dover is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Dover shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Acosta is trying to defend but Dover finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dover seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dover lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dover trying to control the pace. #T3#
Acosta on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dover is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dover scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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. Dover connects with a nice short shot to Acosta's temple.
Dover slips a nice elbow through Acosta's hands, connecting with Acosta's forehead.
Dover lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dover looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dover 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.
Dover is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dover working Acosta over with strikes. #SUB2#
Dover is trying to work for a kimura but Acosta is defending well. #T4#
Dover performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dover working the head and body with strikes.
Dover is nestled in close to Acosta, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dover lands a nice short elbow.
Dover landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dover keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Acosta has hold of Dover's hands but Dover slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if Dover 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.
Ground and pound from Dover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Dover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Dover drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dover distracts Acosta with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dover content to stall in guard here.
Dover makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dover postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dover lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dover is in close to Acosta's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dover lands a couple of elbows.
Dover landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dover's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dover is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dover chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dover controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Acosta is on top in guard. #REVR#
Dover looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dover looking for a sweep. Not yet Dover, not yet.
Dover trying to control the position here.
Acosta is looking to stand up but Dover won't let him.
Dover looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dover is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dover wants to sweep but no luck.
Dover 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#
Dover scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dover landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dover slips a nice elbow through Acosta's hands, connecting with Acosta's forehead.
Dover stalling.
Dover looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dover working the head and body with strikes.
Dover working the head and body with strikes.
Acosta taking some punishment here, with Dover in his half guard.
Dover looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Acosta with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dover working Acosta over with strikes. #T3#
Dover scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Dover there.
Dover working the head and body with strikes.
Dover slips a nice elbow through Acosta's hands, connecting with Acosta's forehead.
Dover seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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. Dover connects with a nice short shot to Acosta's temple.
Acosta on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dover lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dover stalling.
Dover working the head and body with strikes.
Dover takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dover working over Acosta with some ground and pound. Acosta looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Dover stalling.
Dover is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dover landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dover looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dover drops an elbow to the side of Acosta's head.
Dover looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Acosta with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dover looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dover not doing much here.
Dover looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Acosta with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Dover comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dover 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Dover!

Event: MMAH 85
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Stoic misses with a few strikes there.
Stoic looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Stoic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No luck for Acosta with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Acosta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Acosta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The referee asks Acosta politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Acosta prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Stoic!
Acosta landing strikes from the mount.
Acosta looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Acosta scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stoic?
Acosta connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Acosta with shots to the head and body - Stoic looks very uncomfortable down there.
Acosta content just to control the position here.
Acosta working Stoic over with strikes here.
Acosta lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Acosta raining down hammerfists from mount.#T2#
Acosta takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Acosta looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Acosta cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Acosta controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stoic is in a horrible position here. Acosta smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T3##SUB#
Acosta wants to finish this one by submission but Stoic is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Acosta.
Stoic in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Acosta landing strikes, looking to finish!
Stoic is trying desperately to improve position.
Acosta controlling his opponent. #T4#
Acosta raining down shots from the mount!
Acosta controlling from the full mount.
Acosta tries to control but Stoic wriggling away.
Acosta tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrien Acosta dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Acosta is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stoic's half guard.
Acosta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stoic can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Acosta wants to work for an arm triangle but Stoic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Acosta works his way into side control.
Stoic is trying to control Acosta's posture but Acosta avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta working the ground and pound. #T1#
Stoic trying to remain calm as Acosta controls from the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stoic gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SU#
Acosta is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Acosta lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Acosta closes the distance and clinches.
Stoic is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Acosta gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Stoic makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#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!
Stoic tries to clinch but Acosta moves out of range.
Acosta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stoic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Acosta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stoic tries to avoid it but Acosta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stoic to the ground. Stoic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've been informed that Stoic has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrien Acosta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Acosta tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Acosta dives in for a single leg takedown but Stoic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC#
Acosta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Acosta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stoic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stoic moves in looking to clinch but Acosta pushes him off.#CL#
Acosta pushes Stoic up against the cage in a clinch.
Stoic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #TD2#
Stoic jumps into guard, dragging Acosta to the mat. #T3#
Acosta 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.
Stoic looking to control.
Acosta has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stoic is proving hard to escape from.
Acosta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Acosta stays in close to Stoic's body and controls the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Acosta is looking to work some ground and pound but Stoic has wrist control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stoic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Acosta dives in for a single leg takedown but Stoic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stoic jumps guard but Acosta stands there with Stoic around his waist. Stoic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Acosta manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acosta wants to clinch up but Stoic keeps it at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stoic, as that shot connected.
Stoic avoids the head kick by Acosta.
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 Adrien Acosta will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Acosta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stoic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stoic throws a counter combo.
Acosta shoots in for a double leg but Stoic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stoic tries to clinch but Acosta is having none of it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Acosta manages to break the clinch.
Stoic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stoic misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stoic as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrien Acosta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Acosta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Acosta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adrien Acosta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Acosta shoots in and drives through. Stoic sprawls well.
Acosta shoots in looking for a takedown but Stoic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Acosta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stoic throws a head kick but Acosta moves out of range.
Acosta throws a one two combo.
Stoic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Acosta paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Stoic darts in and clinches Acosta up against the cage.
Acosta tries to pull guard but Stoic won't allow it.
Stoic is looking to take this one to the mat.
Acosta jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stoic walks away with a smile on his face. Acosta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stoic tries to bum rush Acosta with a series of wild strikes but Acosta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stoic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Acosta lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Acosta.
Stoic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Stoic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Acosta, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acosta tries to pull guard but Stoic won't allow it.
Stoic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Acosta has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Acosta is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Stoic can't fight it off and eventually Acosta manages to take the fight to the floor. Stoic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Acosta tries to free his leg and advance position but Stoic is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stoic controls Acosta momentarily but Acosta frees himself. #T3#
Acosta passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stoic is trying to get back to half guard.
Acosta moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Stoic is looking for a sweep.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Acosta works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Acosta controls the position.#SUB#
Acosta tries for a kimura but Stoic is defending well.
Acosta throwing strikes but Stoic manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stoic throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Andrei Stoic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adrien Acosta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Acosta is trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrei Stoic.
I think Acosta 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: ALLSTAR MMA
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Paruzzi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cayman's waist but Cayman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paruzzi off to one side.
Cayman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Paruzzi has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Cayman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Paruzzi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Paruzzi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cayman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Cayman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paruzzi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cayman has managed to get both his arms back between Paruzzi's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Paruzzi is looking for a triangle but Cayman pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Paruzzi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cayman defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cayman throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Paruzzi has his foot on Cayman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cayman works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Cayman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Paruzzi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Cayman frees his head nicely. Oh but Paruzzi has switched to an armbar! Cayman is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Manuel Paruzzi!
The defeated Phil Cayman had this to say: 'I will come back stronger, I promise you that. '.

Event: GFC10: Diaz vs Lune
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Falco shoots in and drives through. Yksi sprawls well.
Falco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Yksi misses the target.
A head kick by Falco misses
and Yksi counters with a stiff right hand.
Falco throws a head kick but Yksi moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Yksi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#KD#
Yksi cracks Falco with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Yksi has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Falco to stand back up!#ROC#Falco is rocked!
Falco fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Yksi misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falco tries to clinch but Yksi moves out of range.
Falco slips under a jab from Yksi.
Falco scores with a kick to the body.
Falco tries to clinch up.
Yksi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Falco wants to clinch
and Yksi counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Falco falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Projekti Yksi!
A victorious Projekti Yksi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Sean Falco spoke after the fight, saying 'I want to thank the fans for coming out and supporting me. I know this one is a tough loss but I promise I will come back stronger and better than before. Much respect to my opponent and I wish them the best. Love you all and thank you again. Time to do work!'.

Event: CFL - 2
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franklin.#CL#
Franklin closes the distance and clinches.
Franklin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ryker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Franklin has Ryker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ryker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Van Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franklin tries to land a knee to the head but Ryker blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin tries to pull guard but Ryker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Franklin managing to block the knees to the body from Ryker.
Franklin stalling.
Franklin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ryker to keep the fight standing.
Franklin prevents Ryker from breaking the clinch.#T1#
The referee calls for Franklin to work.
Ryker stops a takedown attempt from Franklin.
Ryker is trying to push Franklin away but Franklin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Franklin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franklin shoots for a double leg takedown but Ryker sprawls well. He's pushed Franklin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Franklin backs off Ryker throws a huge counter combo but Franklin manages to avoid it all.
Ryker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Franklin.
Ryker throws a counter combo.
Franklin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ryker defends it nicely.
Ryker wants to clinch up but Franklin keeps it at a distance.
Franklin misses with a head kick. #T2#
Ryker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Franklin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Franklin clinches up against the cage.
Franklin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Franklin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ryker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Franklin looking for a takedown.
Franklin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ryker walks away with a smile on his face. Franklin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Franklin keeps the fight on the outside.
Franklin looks for a takedown but Ryker sprawls well.
Ryker is looking to clinch.
Van Franklin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Franklin is defended easily by Ryker.
Steve Ryker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryker tries to clinch up but Franklin circles away and keeps his distance.
Franklin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Franklin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ryker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Franklin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ryker pinned against the cage. Ryker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ryker. #CL#
Franklin takes the fight into the clinch. #T4##TD#
Franklin manages to pull guard.
Ryker wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franklin is trying to keep Ryker in close.
Franklin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Franklin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ryker is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Franklin looking for a guillotine here but Ryker defends easily.
Ryker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T5#
Ryker trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Franklin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ryker defends it easily.
We've been informed that Ryker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Franklin is trying to control the position but Ryker postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Franklin fails with a takedown attempt.
As Franklin backs off Ryker throws a huge counter combo but Franklin manages to avoid it all.
Ryker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ryker misses with a head kick.
Ryker avoids a punch combination nicely. #T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Franklin is looking to clinch.
Ryker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Franklin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Franklin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ryker circles away.
Ryker feints the counter takedown.
Franklin misses with a head kick.
Ryker misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Ryker clinches with his opponent.
Franklin tries to land knees in the clinch but Ryker avoids the damage to the body.
Ryker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Franklin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ryker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Franklin'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.#T7#
Franklin lands a right hand.
Ryker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ryker wants to break free but Franklin has control.
Franklin jumps guard but Ryker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ryker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Franklin tries to pull guard but Ryker won't allow it. #BC#
Franklin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Franklin gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T8#
Franklin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ryker up against the cage.
Ryker dodges an elbow strike from Franklin.
Ryker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Franklin has Ryker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ryker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Franklin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franklin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Ryker. No joy for Franklin on that attempt. #CL#
Franklin gets a clinch.
Franklin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ryker is trying to break the clinch but Franklin has him pressed against the cage. #T9#
Franklin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ryker up against the cage.
Franklin is trying to drag Ryker to the mat but Ryker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Franklin manages to break the clinch.
Franklin shoots for a double leg takedown but Ryker sprawls well. He's pushed Franklin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Franklin shoots in and drives through. Ryker sprawls well.
Franklin is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Franklin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ryker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Franklin backs off Ryker throws a huge counter combo but Franklin manages to avoid it all.
Ryker wants to clinch up but Franklin keeps it at a distance.
Franklin is looking to counter the offense by Ryker and move into the 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 Van Franklin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Franklin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ryker defends well and Franklin ends up having to push Ryker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Franklin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ryker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ryker leaves Franklin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Van Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Franklin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Franklin doesn't manage to clinch there - Ryker circles away.
Franklin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ryker counters with a straight right hand.
Franklin darts in looking for a takedown but Ryker gets double underhooks and turns Franklin into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin is looking for a takedown.
Franklin goes for a takedown attempt but Ryker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ryker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Ryker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Franklin shoots for a takedown but Ryker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ryker throws a head kick but Franklin moves out of range.
Franklin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ryker connects with a right that clearly hurt Franklin. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Ryker proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Franklin collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Ryker!
After the fight, Steve Ryker was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: ALLSTAR MMA: Yamasaki Vs Jones
Date: Oct 12, 2023

#R1##TD#
Cayman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lewis to the mat! Lewis manages to get full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lewis can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Lewis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SU#
Lewis is working an open guard so Cayman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Cayman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lewis sprawls well initially but Cayman persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Lewis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Lewis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cayman is nestled in close to Lewis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis is not content to let Cayman control the position.#SUB2#
Lewis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cayman is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Cayman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1#
Lewis is refusing to be controlled, as Cayman sits in half guard.
Cayman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lewis is looking to improve his position.
Lewis is in trouble now - Cayman has advanced to mount!
Lewis is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Cayman is working for a guillotine from mount but Lewis frees his head quite easily.
Lewis is in all sorts of trouble here. #T2#
Cayman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lewis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lewis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cayman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cayman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cayman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lewis hang on?
Cayman prevents Lewis from getting the reversal.
Lewis looks winded!#SUB#
Cayman is working for a guillotine from mount but Lewis frees his head quite easily.
Cayman lands with some strikes.#SUB#
Cayman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lewis is surviving well by controlling Cayman's body position as best he can.
Lewis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cayman scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T3#
Cayman unloading with bombs!
Lewis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cayman controlling the pace for now.
Lewis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Cayman is looking for a kimura here.
Cayman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Cayman jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lewis manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lewis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Lewis looking for submissions off his back.
Cayman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lewis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Lewis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cayman pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lewis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Cayman there.
Cayman works his way into side control.
Cayman cracks Lewis with a big right hand but Lewis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #SUB#
Cayman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Cayman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lewis has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Lewis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cayman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cayman working the ground and pound from side control.
Lewis tries to buck Cayman off but Cayman is having none of it.
Lewis keeps trying to improve his position.
Cayman advances to full mount.
Cayman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cayman looking to control but Lewis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Cayman looking for a guillotine from mount but Lewis is having none of it. #T6#
Lewis is desperately trying to improve his position but Cayman has a good base and remains in mount.
Lewis is squirming around, avoiding Cayman's attempts to control the action.
Lewis is desperately trying to improve his position but Cayman has a good base and remains in mount.
Cayman landing punches. #SUB#
Cayman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lewis is trying to escape the mount.
Cayman wants to stand but Lewis is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Lewis working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Cayman working for a submission but Lewis is keeping him at bay. #T7##SUB#
Cayman looking for a guillotine from mount but Lewis is having none of it.
Lewis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cayman 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.#SUB#
Cayman has control of Lewis's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lewis regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB#
Cayman is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lewis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Cayman wants to control the pace but Lewis is squirming around nicely.
Lewis is looking to get to half guard.
Cayman working Lewis over with strikes here. #T8#
Lewis is in a horrible position here. Cayman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lewis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cayman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lewis is looking to escape. #SUB#
Cayman is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lewis can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Cayman wants to control the pace but Lewis is squirming around nicely.
Cayman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lewis can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lewis working to try and regain half guard. #T9#
Cayman tries to control but Lewis wriggling away. #SUB#
Cayman looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lewis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lewis is trying desperately to improve position.
Cayman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lewis is looking to escape. #SUB#
Cayman throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Lewis has his hands clasped together but Cayman breaks the hold and Lewis is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Cayman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phil Cayman!
After winning the bout, Phil Cayman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MMAH 81
Date: Oct 09, 2023

#R1#
Kinsey looks for the body kick but Acosta saw that one coming.
Acosta dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kinsey. That did some damage!
Kinsey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Acosta circles away.
Acosta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kinsey moves to clinch but Acosta breaks away #TD2#
and Acosta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Acosta.
Kinsey wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Acosta manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Acosta working Kinsey over with strikes.
Kinsey wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Acosta seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Acosta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Acosta 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. Kinsey tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Acosta!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adrien Acosta!

Event: GFC 9: Fujimoto vs Marciano
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Falco moves into the clinch.
Sadeq wants to stall. #BC#
Sadeq manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Falco darts in and clinches Sadeq up against the cage.
Falco leaning his opponent against the cage.
Falco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sadeq is defending well for now.#BC2#
Falco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sadeq definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Falco closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sadeq to the mat! Sadeq manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Falco wants to control from the top but Sadeq keeps moving.
Falco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Sadeq preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Falco works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Falco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sadeq keeps working.
Sadeq keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Falco content to control rather than advance.
Falco throwing shots but Sadeq is blocking nicely. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Falco missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sadeq knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Falco on the ground.
Falco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Falco drops an elbow to the side of Sadeq's head.
Falco not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sadeq is trying to maintain the position but Falco is very close to passing his half guard.
Sadeq is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Falco scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sadeq wants to control but Falco is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Falco thows a huge punch but Sadeq dodges it nicely. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Falco moves into range and clinches up with Sadeq.#TD2#
Falco jumps guard. #T3#
Falco 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#
Falco trying to mount his opponent but Sadeq defends it.
Sadeq avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Falco.
Falco works his way into side control.
Falco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sadeq keeps working. #SUB2#
Falco has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Sadeq is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Falco yanks on the arm and Sadeq is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Falco.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sean Falco!
Sean Falco tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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