Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Guru vs Sitsongrit
Date: May 03, 2025

#R1#
Erickson misses with a hook #CL2#
and Paul counters by moving into the clinch.
Paul has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Erickson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Erickson cracks Paul with a nice body shot.
Erickson blocking some punches.
Erickson has a couple of punches blocked by Paul.
Paul tries to score a body lock takedown but Erickson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Paul makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Erickson misses with a punch on the inside.
Paul drops down looking for an ankle pick but Erickson pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've been told by Erickson's head coaches at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY HELSINKI that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Reid Erickson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Paul.
Erickson loads up on a big right hand but Paul slips the punch.
Paul throws the left hand but Erickson avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erickson misses with a straight left.
Erickson misses with a left hand
and Paul counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reid Erickson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erickson connects with a body shot that sends Paul's belly button to the back.#T1#
Erickson misses with a straight left.
Erickson misses the shot to the body.
Erickson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paul.
Paul wants to counter the offense by Erickson and move into the clinch position.
Erickson throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#It looks like John Paul has been cut.
Erickson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Paul moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Paul connects with a body shot that sends Erickson's belly button to the back.
Paul misses with the body kick
and Paul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Erickson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paul. #T2#
Erickson swings widly with a right hand
and Paul makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Erickson takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circling - Erickson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Despite the aggression on Paul's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erickson throws a lazy right hand but Paul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Erickson misses with a body shot
and Paul counters with a stiff right hand.
Paul misses the shot to the body.
Erickson is looking to counter punch.
Erickson looks to throw the jab but Paul is out of range.
Paul tries to counter with a clinch but Erickson shakes him off and moves away.
Erickson looks to score with a jab to the body but Paul is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Erickson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paul is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Erickson with a body shot.
Reid Erickson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Erickson throws a right hand that misses
and Paul counters with a nice uppercut.
Erickson looks to throw the jab but Paul is out of range.
Erickson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paul is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice defenses there by Paul.
Paul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Erickson looks to land a left hand but Paul moved out of range nicely.
Erickson takes a swing at Paul's ribcage but misses.
Erickson misses with an uppercut
and Paul counters with a low kick, right behind Erickson 's knee.
Erickson misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Paul counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T4#
Erickson tries to roll over but Paul keeps him under control.
Paul is pressing down on Erickson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Erickson is holding on for now.
Paul is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Erickson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paul slows the pace down in half guard.
Paul's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paul prevents Erickson from improving his position.
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 Reid Erickson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Paul's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Paul shoots for a double leg takedown but Erickson sprawls well. He's pushed Paul's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Erickson is looking to counter punch.
Paul displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Erickson throws out the jab.
Paul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Erickson.
Erickson misses with a lunging right hand
and Paul counters with a straight right hand.
Erickson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Erickson throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Erickson.
Erickson misses the body punch
and Erickson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Erickson.
Paul lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Erickson misses with a jab to the body
and Paul counters with a nice uppercut.
Erickson throws a body shot but no joy.
Erickson lands a jab to Paul's midsection.
Paul swings for the body but Erickson moves out of range.
Erickson throws an off balance right hand
and Paul counters with a thumping low kick.
Erickson misses with a looping right.
Paul tries to counter with a clinch but Erickson shakes him off and moves away.
Paul looks to score with a jab to the body but Erickson is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Erickson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paul lands with a kick to the temple. Erickson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Erickson misses with a right hand
letting Paul counter with a right hand. #T2#
Erickson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Paul momentarily. #TD2#
Paul manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Erickson on his heels. He'll look to pass Erickson's guard now, I'm sure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paul throws a big right hand that misses.
Erickson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Erickson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Paul controls the pace.
Erickson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paul won't allow Erickson to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erickson trying to control the position.
Paul trying to control but Erickson is working from the bottom.
Paul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Paul works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Erickson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Paul.
Ground and pound from Paul.
Paul 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.
Paul seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Paul lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Paul missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paul is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Paul tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Paul lands a big shot there that rocks Erickson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Erickson tries to hold on but Paul pushes him away.
Erickson taking shots to the head. #T4#
Paul controlling the pace for now.
Paul raining down hammerfists from mount.
Paul sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Erickson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Paul controlling the pace for now.
Erickson is looking to get to half guard.
Paul working Erickson over with strikes here.
Paul has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Paul looking to control and managing it successfully.
Paul lands a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paul controlling his opponent.
Paul lands with some strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Paul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Paul's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Paul looks to land a combination but Erickson avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Erickson misses the target.
Erickson clobbers Paul with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big right from Erickson misses.
Erickson misses with an uppercut. Paul saw that one coming.
Erickson throws a poor cross that misses
and Paul counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Paul circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Erickson drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Paul follows Erickson to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Paul!
After the fight, John Paul 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: JFR: Okimoto vs Joseph
Date: May 03, 2025

#R1#
Joseph misses the jab.
Joseph throws a nice looking combination but Okimoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Joseph misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Okimoto fails to land the takedown.
Ren Okimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Joseph darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Joseph ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Okimoto has his takedown stuffed
and Joseph connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joseph lands a nice looking body shot. #TD#
Okimoto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Okimoto showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okimoto is nestled in close to Joseph, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Okimoto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Joseph wants to get back to full guard.
Okimoto seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Okimoto prevents Joseph from improving his position.#T1#
Okimoto seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Joseph taking some punishment here, with Okimoto in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okimoto lands strikes from half guard.
Joseph taking some punishment here, with Okimoto in his half guard.
Joseph is trying to stand up here but Okimoto is controlling him well.
Joseph on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Okimoto slips a nice elbow through Joseph's hands, connecting with Joseph's forehead.
Nice strikes from Okimoto there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Okimoto lands a nice short elbow.
Okimoto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okimoto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Okimoto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Joseph wants to get back to his feet.
Okimoto lands strikes from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph has hold of Okimoto's hands but Okimoto slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Okimoto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Joseph can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Okimoto working over Joseph with some ground and pound. Joseph looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#Joseph is rocked!
Okimoto working the head and body with strikes.
Joseph is still in real trouble! Can Okimoto finish him?
Okimoto lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Joseph! More strikes land and this one is all over! Okimoto jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ren Okimoto!
Ren Okimoto is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Ren Okimoto made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: JFR: Okimoto vs Joseph
Date: May 03, 2025

#R1#
Cosby throws a shot to the body.
Scott has his takedown stuffed
enabling Cosby to counter with a crisp jab.
Cosby slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cosby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Scott tries to counter it with a takedown but Cosby pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cosby, as that shot connected.
Cosby lands with a nice body punch.
Cosby looks to score with a jab to the body but Scott is just out of range.
Scott takes one to the chin there.
Cosby lands a nice shot to the body.
Scott takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Scott takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cosby is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cosby, as that shot connected.
Bill Cosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Cosby. That snapped Scott's head back.
Cosby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Scott throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cosby counters with a left to the body.
Scott walks into a straight right hand from Cosby.
Scott fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cosby is out of range.
Cosby's jab looks to have found its range, popping Scott under the eye.#CL2#
Scott fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cosby, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Scott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cosby lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cosby's corner calls for a 1-2. Cosby obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cosby lands a really nice looking cross but Scott seems unphased.
Scott tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Cosby to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Cosby.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cosby catches Scott with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cosby lunges at Scott with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scott's hand. #T2#
Cosby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cosby is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Scott takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cosby jabs Scott to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cosby lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Scott takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cosby lunges at Scott with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scott's hand.
Bill Cosby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scott will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cosby fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scott looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Scott on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Scott gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cosby.#ROC#Scott is rocked!
Cosby lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Scott is still on wobbly legs! Can Cosby finish him?
Cosby listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Scott tries to move into range but Cosby moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Scott looks winded!
Cosby feints with a jab and clips Scott right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Scott is sent crashing into the canvas and Cosby leaps in for the kill! Scott tries to get to his feet but Cosby is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Scott is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Cosby!
Bill Cosby decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: JFR: Bear vs Sims
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Sims, which made it look bad.
Sims changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diaz scores with a nice strike.
Diaz with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Sims counters with a single leg into guard. Diaz didn't expect that.
Sims makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#CUT2#It looks like Miras Diaz has been cut.
Sims keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Sims is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sims connects with a couple of short punches.
Sims 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.
Sims stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Sims content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Sims lands a couple of digs.#SU2#
Sims gets to his feet - Diaz follows without any prompting.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sims sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miras Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Sims tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sims manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Sims drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sims works over Diaz with some ground and pound from guard.
Sims working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diaz's head.#T2#
Sims connects with a couple of short punches.
Sims has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sims content to stall in guard here.
Sims lands a couple of elbows.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sims not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sims lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sims controlling from the top position.
Sims postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #CUT2#Miras Diaz's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T3#
Sims is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #CUT2#Jeez, Miras Diaz's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bailey Sims!
Bailey Sims is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: JFR: Bear vs Sims
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Sambo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It seemed like Sambo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Sambo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nova can't keep his opponent in guard - Sambo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nova wants to get back to full guard but Sambo has passed into side control.
Sambo landing strikes.
Nova is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sambo scoring with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nova tries to buck Sambo off but Sambo is having none of it.
Sambo cracks Nova with a big elbow.
Sambo cracks Nova with a big right hand but Nova just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sambo moves into full mount! #T1#
Sambo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nova working to try and regain half guard.
Sambo cracks Nova with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sambo lands a big shot there that rocks Nova but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nova taking shots to the head.
Sambo controlling from mount.
Sambo with shots to the head and body - Nova looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sambo dominating with strikes here.
Nova is bucking up trying to escape but Sambo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB2#
Sambo throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Nova has his hands clasped together but Sambo breaks the hold and Nova is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Sambo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kudo Sambo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kudo Sambo thanked Un-Kaged Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Pit Warriors 1
Date: Apr 25, 2025

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Chang.
Duke tried to counter with a leg kick but Chang avoided it.
Duke has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom\'s Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Duke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Duke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Duke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Duke throws a jab but it's blocked by Chang.
James Duke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duke throws a series of strikes that have Chang backpedaling.
Duke connects with a nice looking jab.
Chang with a hook.
Duke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chang swats away the attempt to clinch by Duke.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duke. Chang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chang throws a shot to the body.
Duke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chang throws out a counter right but Duke avoids it with no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chang misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Duke connects with a right hand. Chang shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chang. Duke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duke throws a front kick aimed at Chang's knee but Chang avoids it well.
A nice side step and Chang releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Duke looks to throw the jab but Chang is out of range.
Duke with a nice cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Duke, as that shot connected.
Chang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duke.
It seemed like Chang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab lands there for Duke.
Nice cross by Duke.
Duke misses the body punch
and Chang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Duke there.
Duke scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duke wants to clinch.
Duke is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2#
Duke throws a looping overhand right but Chang ducks down to avoid it.
Chang has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A clash of legs there as Chang blocks the low kick.
Chang lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Duke misses the target.
Duke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Duke lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Duke rushes Chang and presses him up against the cage.
Chang is trying to break free.
Duke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chang throws a head punch that misses.
Duke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duke.
Chang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duke has a couple of punches blocked by Chang.
Chang lands a shoulder strike.
Chang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Chang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duke connects with a body shot that sends Chang's belly button to the back.
Duke tests Chang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chang swats away the attempt to clinch by Duke.
Duke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Duke darts in trying to clinch
and Duke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duke throws a lazy uppercut
and Chang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chang counters with a straight right hand.
Duke misses with a hook to the body
and Chang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duke throws a poor cross that misses
and Chang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chang doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
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!
Chang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheers as Duke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chang doesn't seem phased though.
Chang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chang defending well as Duke loads up on a big left hand.
Chang takes one to the chin there.
Duke looks to clinch
and Chang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Duke lands with a nice body kick.
Chang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Duke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A combination from Duke does no damage.
Duke throws a one two combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Duke dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Duke darts in trying to clinch
and Chang counters with a nice uppercut.
Chang missing with a left hand there. Duke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Chang misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Duke as he connects with a hook.
Duke misses with a hook. Chang ducked under it nicely.
Duke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Duke clobbers Chang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Duke tries to clinch but Chang moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chang! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duke tries to clinch there but Chang circles away.
Duke closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Duke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Chang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Duke throws a right hand that misses
and Chang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duke doesn't manage to clinch there - Chang circles away.
Chang with a jab.
Chang circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chang counters with a stiff right hand.
Duke throws the left hand but Chang avoids the punch easily.
Chang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chang lands a right hook to the body.
Chang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chang moves out of range as Duke strikes.
Duke throws an off balance right hand
letting Chang counter with a right hand.
James Duke is winning the standup battle so far.
Duke scores with a nice right hand.
Duke tries to close the distance and clinch but Chang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chang slips under a jab from Duke.#T2#
Chang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duke throws a leg kick which misses Chang's front leg but catches the back leg as Chang tries to avoid it.
A slow jab from Duke misses its intended target.
Duke misses with a straight left.
Chang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Chang misses.
Duke is looking for a counter combo.
Duke throws a series of punches but Chang avoids them all with ease.
Chang is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Duke with a body shot.
No joy there for Duke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chang now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Chang blocks the leg kick.
Chang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duke looks to land a combination but Chang avoids it well.
Chang ducks under a wild hook from Duke.#T3#
Duke staying out of range there.
Duke scores with a decent looking hook.
Duke slips a jab and a cross from Chang.
Chang on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Duke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duke tries to close the distance and clinch but Chang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chang slips under a jab from Duke.
Chang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chang avoids a punch combination nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Chang misses.
Chang moves away from the strike by Duke.
It seemed like Chang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Duke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duke throws a poor cross that misses
and Duke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duke looks to throw the jab but Chang is out of range.
Chang avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Duke walks into a stiff left hand from Chang.
Duke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chang can do to turn this around?
Duke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chang.
Chang let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Duke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chang manages to avoid it.
Duke lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Duke has managed to clinch.
Chang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Duke has him pressed against the cage.
Duke misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Chang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duke scores with a body shot.
Duke misses with a wild combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Duke. That snapped Chang's head back.
Duke connects with the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Duke dominated that second round.
That's time! Duke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Duke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Duke staying out of range there.
Chang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duke.
Chang moves out of range of the strikes.
Chang now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Duke scores with a jab. Chang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Duke tries to clinch
and Chang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Duke tries to close the distance and clinch but Chang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chang throws out a counter right but Duke avoids it with no problem.
Chang's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Chang duly obliges.
Chang tries to bum rush Duke with a series of wild strikes but Duke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Chang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Duke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duke lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Duke wants to clinch.#T1#
A punch combination from Duke misses.
Chang lands with a hook. Duke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Duke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Duke backs off Chang throws a huge counter combo but Duke manages to avoid it all.
Nice jab there from Duke.
Some wild striking there from Duke.
A telegraphed right hand from Duke misses the target.
Chang blocks a jab.
Duke throws a hook to the side of Chang's head but Chang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Duke misses the target.
Duke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chang was well out of range. Poor timing from Duke.
Duke throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Duke lands a jab.
Duke tries to clinch but Chang moves out of range.
Duke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Duke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ching Chang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duke sizes up Chang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Duke throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Duke scores with a jab to the jaw.
Duke throws a right hand that misses
and Chang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Duke is looking to clinch.
Duke tries to clinch there but Chang circles away.
Chang now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Duke misses with an uppercut
and Duke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like James Duke has been cut.
Duke closes the distance but Chang moves to the side
and Chang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Good exchange - Duke coming out on top.
Duke tries to clinch but Chang is having none of it.
Duke tries to clinch there but Chang circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Duke.
Chang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Duke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No joy there for Duke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chang has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Chang misses with a hook.
Chang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duke scores with a hook.
Duke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Duke misses.
It seemed like Chang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice combination there by Duke.
Chang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chang walks into a straight right hand from Duke.
James Duke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Duke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Duke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chang moves forwards but Duke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Duke throws a jab when Chang was well out of range.
Duke's corner calls for a 1-2. Duke obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Duke scores with a jab to the head.
Duke scores with a nice strike.
Duke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: HFA 48
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Da Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Game finds it's way round the side to connect with Da Silva's head. #TD#
Da Silva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Da Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Game is looking to get back to his feet here but Da Silva is keeping cool and he's managed to take Game's back.#SUB#
Da Silva is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Game has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Game defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Da Silva's arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Da Silva is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Game taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Da Silva.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kuju Da Silva!
A pretty intense looking Kuju Da Silva took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
In defeat, Brain Game stepped up to the mic, saying 'I wanna run that shit back. Some BS Voodoo shit happened here.'.

Event: Just Fights Revival 2:
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Hayes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hayes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hao Ming tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hayes manages to circle out of the way.
Hayes tries to clinch up#TD#
and Hao Ming counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hayes won't be happy with that.
Hayes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hayes is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hao Ming connects with a decent elbow.
Hao Ming working the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Hayes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hao Ming is putting a hurting on Hayes here, landing some big shots from side control. #T1#
Hayes taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hayes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hao Ming. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hayes takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hayes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hao Ming is working Hayes over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hayes is looking to reverse the position.
Hao Ming lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hayes wants to control but Hao Ming postures up.#SUB#
Hao Ming thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hao Ming connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hayes some visible discomfort.
Hao Ming lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hao Ming grinds an elbow into Hayes's temple.
Hao Ming is working Hayes over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hao Ming working the ground and pound from side control.
Hao Ming working the ground and pound from side control.
Hao Ming 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.#T2#
Hao Ming cracks Hayes with a big elbow.
Hayes is trying to get back to half guard.
Hayes is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hayes takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hao Ming cracks Hayes with a big right hand but Hayes just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hao Ming landing strikes. #ROC#Hayes is rocked!
Hao Ming creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hayes is still in real trouble! Can Hao Ming finish him?
Hao Ming landing a few strikes.
Hayes taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hayes can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hao Ming in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hao Ming scoring with punches and elbows.
Hao Ming scoring with punches and elbows.
Hao Ming working the head and body with strikes.
Hao Ming lands a strong strike to the head of Hayes. That's dazed him! Hao Ming looking to finish here. Hayes is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Hao Ming lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guo Hao Ming!
Guo Hao Ming 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.

Event: Just Fights Revival 2:
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Doyle tries to move into range but Adomako moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Adomako jabs Doyle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jakobe Doyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doyle takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Adomako tries to clinch up.
Doyle throws a head kick but Adomako moves out of range.
Adomako throws a head kick that Doyle semi-blocks. #CUT2#It looks like Jakobe Doyle has been cut.
Adomako misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Adomako pushes Doyle up against the cage in a clinch.
Adomako prevents the takedown attempt.
Adomako softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Adomako lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adomako misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adomako misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Adomako fails to land. #BC2#
Adomako manages to break the clinch.
Adomako avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Adomako slips a straight right by Doyle.
Adomako let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Doyle misses with a head kick.
Doyle darts in trying to clinch
and Doyle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doyle throws a leg kick but Adomako sees it coming and moves out of range.
Doyle throws a wild body kick that Adomako sees coming a mile off.
Doyle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Adomako as he jumps to the side.
A little jabbing left from Adomako on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Doyle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakobe Doyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doyle misses with the combination.
Doyle sets himself, and Adomako steps forward looking for the clinch! Doyle avoids it this time.#T2#
Doyle tries to clinch up but Adomako circles away and keeps his distance.
Doyle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Adomako tries to avoid it but Doyle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Adomako to the ground. Adomako escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Doyle or perhaps it was just good defense by Adomako, which made it look bad.
Nice straight punches there by Adomako. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Adomako.
Doyle tries to clinch but Adomako moves out of range.
Doyle avoids the head kick by Adomako.
Doyle looks to land a combination but Adomako avoids it well.
Doyle shoots in but no luck this time.
A punch lands to the side of Doyle 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Doyle blocks a head kick by Adomako.
Doyle shoots in for a takedown but Adomako shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Adomako tries to counter by closing the distance.
Adomako pounces like a tiger and cracks Doyle with a vicious hook! Doyle is down but not out! Adomako follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). George Adomako!

Event: Just Fights Revival 2:
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Hester takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Peters is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Peters fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hester on the side of the head.#CL2#
Peters rushes Hester and presses him up against the cage.
Hester prevents the takedown attempt.
Hester is trying to drag Peters to the mat but Peters just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Peters lands an elbow inside that Hester shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Peters. #BC2#
Peters's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peters throws a leg kick which misses Hester's front leg but catches the back leg as Hester tries to avoid it.
Nice shot by Peters.
Peters throws a series of strikes that have Hester backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Peters clinches with his opponent.
Peters lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Peters. #BC2#
Peters breaks the clinch. #T1#
Peters lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Peters. #CL2#
Peters instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Peters breaks the clinch.
Peters connects with an inside leg kick.
Hester shoots in and drives through. Peters sprawls well.
Peters lands with an uppercut that bounces Hester off the cage and back into range.
Hester fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jensen Hester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peters lands with a thumping leg kick.
Peters buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Peters connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hester's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peters lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hester at a distance. #T2#
Peters cracks a nice hook into Hester's ribs.
Peters lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #TD#
Hester looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Peters!
Peters is trying to buck Hester off.#SUB#
Hester working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Peters is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Peters is not content to let Hester control the position.
Hester works to advance to full mount. Peters defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T3#
Peters squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Peters taking shots to the head.
Hester in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Peters is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hester putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hester postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Peters looks a forlorn figure.
Hester landing punches. #SUB#
Peters defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hester.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hester dominating with strikes here.
Peters takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#Peters is rocked!#SUB#
Hester looking to isolate an arm here. Peters doesn't see it coming and as Hester extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Hester!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jensen Hester!

Event: NYF Fight Night 65
Date: Apr 09, 2025

#R1#
Conner with a nice calf kick.
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvarez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alvarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Conner's waist but Conner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alvarez off to one side.
Alvarez misses the body punch
and Conner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Conner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A cross from Conner lands.
Alvarez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Conner.
Alvarez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Conner lands with a kick to the ribs.
Alvarez darts in looking for a takedown but Conner gets double underhooks and turns Alvarez into the cage.
Conner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conner has Alvarez pushed against the cage.
Alvarez is looking to break free of the clinch but Conner has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Alvarez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alvarez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conner slows down the pace here.
Conner struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands. #T1#
Alvarez working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Alvarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvarez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Conner defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Conner counters with an outside leg kick. #CL2#
Conner moves into the clinch successfully.
Conner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez can't break the clinch.
Conner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez is trying to break the clinch but Conner has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Alvarez can't break the clinch.
Conner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Alvarez lands with a short shot to the head.
Alvarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alvarez is trying to break the clinch but Conner is controlling him.
Conner can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
Alvarez misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Conner.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alvarez as Conner tries to tie him up.
Alvarez scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conner scores with a shot to the side of Alvarez's head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Conner lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Conner lands an uppercut.
Conner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvarez is trying to break the clinch but Conner has him pressed against the cage.
Conner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Conner.
Conner working aggressively here.
Conner tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez prevents a body shot from Conner.
Alvarez'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.
Conner being controlled against the cage.
Alvarez prevents a body shot from Conner.
Alvarez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Conner tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Conner back against the cage.
Conner stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T4#
Conner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvarez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Conner.
Conner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Alvarez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Conner has Alvarez pressed against the cage, preventing Alvarez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Conner stalls.
Alvarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Conner backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conner.
Conner controlling the action here for a moment.
Alvarez wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolas Conner dominated that round.
That's time! Alvarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Alvarez shoots for a double leg takedown but Conner sprawls well. He's pushed Alvarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alvarez thuds a left hand into Conner's body.
Alvarez shoots and misses
and Conner counters with a low kick, right behind Alvarez 's knee.
Charles Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez has a takedown stuffed.
Conner has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Alvarez throws a lazy right hand but Conner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Alvarez backs off Conner throws a huge counter combo but Alvarez manages to avoid it all.
Conner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Conner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez throws a looping overhand right but Conner ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Conner moves into the clinch.
Conner throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez wants a takedown.
A short right from Conner. #T1#
Alvarez wants a takedown but no success here.
Conner prevents Alvarez from breaking the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alvarez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Conner scores a nice knee to the body.
Conner has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarez.
Conner manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Conner has Alvarez pressed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Conner's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Conner working aggressively here.
Alvarez is trying to break the clinch but Conner has him pressed against the cage.
Conner looking to slow down the pace here.
Conner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvarezs head.
Conner misses with a body punch. #T2#
Conner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Conner lands a shoulder strike.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
Conner tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Conner is trying to maintain a safe position but Alvarez gets an underhook and turns Conner into the cage.
Alvarez can't break the clinch.
Conner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Conner lands an uppercut.
Conner is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alvarez is keeping busy.
Conner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Conner pressing his opponent against the cage.
Conner is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Conner tries to land a knee to the head but Alvarez blocks with his arms.
Alvarez stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Conner has Alvarez pressed against the cage, preventing Alvarez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alvarez has a couple of punches blocked by Conner.
Nikolas Conner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Conner working aggressively here.
Alvarez is trying to break free.
Come on Conner - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Alvarez tries to work over Conner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvarez lands a right hand.
Conner has Alvarez pushed against the cage.
Conner has Alvarez pushed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Alvarez as the two fighters clinch. #TD#
Alvarez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Alvarez content to stall in guard here.
Conner wants to stand and escape but Alvarez is having none of it. #T4#
Conner controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
Alvarez slips nicely into half guard.
Alvarez working over Conner with some ground and pound. Conner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Alvarez passes to full mount!
Alvarez controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolas Conner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Conner scoring well with a low kick there.
Conner scores with a jab to the head.
Nice takedown defense from Conner. No joy for Alvarez on that attempt.
Conner stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Conner is fending him off so far but Alvarez persists. Nope, Conner circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Conner sprawls well. Conner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alvarez gets slowly back to his feet.
Conner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alvarez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conner lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Good leg kick by Conner.
Alvarez walks into a jab.
Conner ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.#T1##CL2#
Conner drives through and clinches with Alvarez against the cage.
Alvarez wants a takedown.
Conner leaning against his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Alvarez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alvarez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Conner misses with the head strike.
Alvarez is trying to push Conner away but Conner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Conner takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Alvarez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Conner backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alvarez as Conner tries to tie him up.
Alvarez is trying to force a seperation but Conner has the dominant position.
Conner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Conner taking a breather.
A short left from Alvarez.
Conner working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Alvarez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Conner lands a shoulder strike.
Conner cracks Alvarez with a nice body shot.
Conner lands a nice uppercut.
Alvarez throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Conner.
Alvarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Conner putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alvarez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Conner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Conner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alvarez can't break the clinch.
Conner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Conner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Conner with a knee to the head. #T3#
Alvarez tries to break free but Conner pushes him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Conner.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alvarez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Conner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvarez working hard to break the clinch.
Alvarez takes an elbow to the temple.
Conner with a knee to the head.
Charles Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT2#It looks like Charles Alvarez has been cut.
Conner trying to control the position but instead, Alvarez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Conner into the cage.
Come on Conner - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez leaning against his opponent.
Conner tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Conner back against the cage. #T4#
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Conner connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alvarez's face.
Alvarez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Conner has him pressed against the cage.
Conner trying to control the position but instead, Alvarez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Conner into the cage.
Conner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Conner pushes Alvarez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez working aggressively here.
Alvarez tries to throw a body punch but Conner avoids it by throwing Alvarez back against the cage.
Conner misses with a body punch.
Alvarez misses with a body punch.
Conner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alvarez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Conner is trying to maintain a safe position but Alvarez gets an underhook and turns Conner into the cage.
Alvarez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alvarez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Conner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nikolas Conner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Conner is leaning against Alvarez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolas Conner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Conner 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolas Conner!

Event: SMASH: Tetrev vs Brown
Date: Apr 05, 2025

#R1#
Dayton ducks under a wild hook from Huynh.
Dayton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Huynh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Huynh sprawls and moves away.
A shot to the body from Huynh misses #TD#
so Dayton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dayton postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Huynh can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dayton is looking to work some ground and pound but Huynh has wrist control.
Huynh working a defensive guard here.
Huynh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Huynh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dayton . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dayton is working Huynh over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dayton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huynh controls Dayton momentarily but Dayton frees himself.
Dayton throws a big elbow that misses.
Dayton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dayton works over Huynh with some ground and pound from guard.
Dayton lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Huynh has momentary wrist control but Dayton slips an elbow through the middle.
Dayton is working Huynh over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dayton won't allow Huynh to sweep him here.
Dayton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Huynh's head.
Dayton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dayton cracks Huynh with a solid left hand.
Dayton scoring with some ground and pound.
Dayton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Huynh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dayton 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dayton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Huynh trying to control the position.
Dayton working some strikes from top position.
Dayton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Huynh has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Dayton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dayton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Huynh's guard.
Dayton 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 seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huynh trying to control but Dayton postures up.
Ground and pound from Dayton .
Dayton lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dayton connects with a nice short shot to Huynh's temple.
Dayton working Huynh over with strikes. #ROC#Huynh is rocked!
Huynh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dayton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Huynh is still in real trouble! Can Dayton finish him?
Huynh wants to control but Dayton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Huynh seems to have recovered his senses.
Huynh tries to roll over but Dayton keeps him under control.
Dayton lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Huynh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dayton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huynh keeps working.
Huynh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Dayton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Huynh has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dayton slips a nice elbow through Huynh's hands, connecting with Huynh's forehead.
Dayton winds up and cracks Huynh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dayton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dayton slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Dayton is working for a kimura but Huynh is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
Huynh tries to roll over but Dayton keeps him under control.
Dayton drops an elbow to the side of Huynh's head.
Huynh is looking for a sweep. Dayton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dayton working the head and body with strikes.
Dayton winds up and cracks Huynh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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!
Dayton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dayton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dayton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dayton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Dayton dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Dayton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Huynh.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Huynh sprawls and moves away.
Huynh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dayton dodges the punch combination from Huynh.
Dayton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dayton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Huynh as he jumps to the side.
Huynh is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayton gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Huynh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dayton .
Huynh throws a series of punches but Dayton moves out of range.
Dayton tries to counter by clinching up but Huynh breaks away and moves out of range.
Huynh throws an overhand right that lands on Dayton 's shoulder, as Dayton tries to avoid the shot.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Huynh misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Dayton counters by clinching up. #TD#
Dayton pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Dayton pushes a forearm under Huynh's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Huynh is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Small Dayton !
A relieved looking Small Dayton 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: HFA 46
Date: Apr 05, 2025

#R1##TD#
Duncan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Freeman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Freeman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Freeman controlling the action here for a moment.
Duncan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Freeman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Duncan dodges an elbow strike from Freeman.
Duncan is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman trying to stall but Duncan improves his position.
Freeman looking to stall.
Duncan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Freeman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Duncan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Freeman misses with an elbow over the top.
Duncan is trying to break the clinch but Freeman is controlling him.
Duncan managing to block the knees to the body from Freeman.
Duncan is trying to pull guard but Freeman has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Duncan jumps guard.
Duncan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Duncan misses with a head shot. Freeman uses the momentum to regain guard.
Duncan distracts Freeman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Freeman looking for a sweep. Not yet Freeman, not yet. #T2#
Duncan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Freeman's head.
Duncan scoring with some ground and pound.
Freeman has momentary wrist control but Duncan slips an elbow through the middle.
Duncan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Duncan cracks Freeman with a solid left hand.
Freeman has momentary wrist control but Duncan slips an elbow through the middle.
Duncan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Duncan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Duncan throws a big elbow that misses.
Duncan throwing strikes from guard but Freeman blocks nicely.
Duncan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Duncan scoring with some ground and pound.
Duncan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Freeman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Duncan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Duncan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Duncan lands a couple of digs.
Duncan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Duncan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Freeman's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duncan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Duncan landing some decent shots from guard.
Freeman has momentary wrist control but Duncan slips an elbow through the middle.
Duncan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Freeman wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duncan stays in close to Freeman's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Freeman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Duncan with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Duncan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Freeman avoids the body shot from Duncan.
Freeman throws out a counter right but Duncan avoids it with no problem.
Duncan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Freeman misses with a series of wild punches.
Duncan missing with a left hand there. Freeman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duncan loads up on a big right hand but Freeman slips the punch.#TD#
Duncan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Freeman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Duncan is in Freeman's guard.
We've been informed that Freeman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Brock Duncan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Duncan landing with the ground and pound.
Duncan throws a strike but Freeman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Duncan wants to get back to his feet but Freeman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Duncan punching to the body, from the bottom.
Duncan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Freeman is controlling him.
Duncan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Freeman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Duncan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Freeman can do to turn this around?#T1#
Duncan lands a couple of elbows.
Duncan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Freeman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Duncan postures up and lands a big shot to Freeman's brow.
Duncan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Duncan connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Duncan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Duncan advances to half guard. #T2#
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. Duncan connects with a nice short shot to Freeman's temple.
Freeman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Duncan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Duncan.
Duncan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Duncan is nestled in close to Freeman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Freeman is looking to control Duncan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Freeman avoid being mounted?
Duncan working Freeman over with strikes.
Freeman tries to roll over but Duncan keeps him under control.
Duncan working over Freeman with some ground and pound. Freeman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duncan working Freeman over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Duncan connects with a nice short shot to Freeman's temple. #T3#
Duncan working Freeman over with strikes.
Duncan 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.
Duncan working Freeman over with strikes.
Duncan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Duncan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Freeman for as long as he can get away with.
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. Duncan connects with a nice short shot to Freeman's temple.
Duncan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Duncan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Duncan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Freeman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Duncan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Duncan lands strikes from half guard.
Duncan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Freeman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Duncan is working away from the top position though.
Duncan is nestled in close to Freeman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Duncan is nestled in close to Freeman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Duncan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Freeman trying to control here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freeman taking some punishment here, with Duncan in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Duncan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Duncan throws a jab when Freeman was well out of range.
Duncan takes a head kick and keeps coming. #TD#
Duncan drives through with a takedown into Freeman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Duncan content to stall in guard here.
Freeman wants to stand and escape but Duncan is having none of it.
Duncan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Duncan landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duncan stops Freeman from standing up.
Duncan won't allow Freeman to sweep him here. #T1#
Freeman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Duncan manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Duncan wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Freeman manages to pass to side control.
Duncan gets back to full guard.
Duncan 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.
Duncan wants to stand and escape but Freeman is having none of it.
Duncan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Duncan tries to get out of the position.
Duncan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Freeman won't allow Duncan to sweep him here.
Freeman prevents Duncan from getting back to his feet.
Freeman won't allow Duncan to sweep him here. #T2#
Freeman wanted to stand there but Duncan had control of the position.
Duncan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Freeman is one step ahead there.
Duncan is striking but Freeman is not phased and passes to half guard.
Freeman prevents Duncan from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Duncan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Freeman tries to roll over but Duncan keeps him under control.
Duncan 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. #T3#
Duncan lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Duncan there.
Duncan is controlling the pace.
Duncan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Duncan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Duncan prevents Freeman from improving his position.
Duncan is controlling the pace. #T4#
Duncan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Freeman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Duncan 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.
Freeman has hold of Duncan's hands but Duncan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Freeman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Duncan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Duncan controlling the pace.
Duncan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duncan not doing much here.
William Freeman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brock Duncan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Duncan!

Event: Just Fights Revival 1
Date: Apr 04, 2025

#R1#
Okimoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cosby.
Cosby scores with the left hand. Okimoto knows he should have avoided that one.
Cosby loads up on a big right hand but Okimoto slips the punch.
Cosby swings for the body but Okimoto moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cosby darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No luck for Okimoto with that takedown attempt.
Cosby digs a good body shot into Okimoto's ribs.
Okimoto tries for a takedown but Cosby circles away easily
and Cosby counters with a stiff right hand.
Cosby jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cosby connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cosby throws a looping overhand right but Okimoto ducks down to avoid it.
Cosby scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cosby tests Okimoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ren Okimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okimoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cosby.
Cosby works Okimoto's body with a nice hook.
Okimoto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cosby tries to avoid it but Okimoto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cosby to the ground. Cosby escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bill Cosby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ren Okimoto.
Okimoto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cosby sprawls well. Cosby wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Okimoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Cosby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Cosby lands with an uppercut that bounces Okimoto off the cage and back into range.#TD2#
Okimoto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cosby quickly recovers to half guard.
Cosby on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cosby on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Okimoto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Okimoto winds up and cracks Cosby with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cosby is trying to stand back up but Okimoto is controlling him
Cosby trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Okimoto works his way into side control.
Okimoto scoring with punches and elbows.
Okimoto in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okimoto scoring with punches and elbows.
Cosby taking a bit of punishment here - Okimoto scoring with strikes.
Cosby is looking to reverse the position.
Okimoto lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cosby down.
Okimoto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Okimoto works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cosby wants to get back to his feet.
Okimoto working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T2#
Cosby wants to get back to his feet.
Okimoto landing a few strikes. #ROC2#Cosby is rocked!
Cosby knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Okimoto on the ground.
Cosby is working to avoid the ground and pound but Okimoto connects with a decent elbow.
Oh Cosby is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Okimoto lands a nice forearm strike.
Okimoto landing a few strikes.
Okimoto scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Cosby is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Okimoto can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ren Okimoto!
Ren Okimoto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Just Fights Revival 1
Date: Apr 04, 2025

#R1#
Browning bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Browning wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
O Bradaigh takes a swing at Browning's ribcage but misses.
O Bradaigh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Browning appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Browning staying out of range there.
O Bradaigh jabs at Browning's body.
A slow jab from O Bradaigh misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Browning misses the target.
O Bradaigh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Browning appears to be looking for a big counter.
O Bradaigh throws a body punch but Browning moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Bradaigh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from O Bradaigh misses.
It looked like Browning was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from O Bradaigh.
O Bradaigh misses with a lunging right hand
and Browning counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
O Bradaigh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Browning.
O Bradaigh looks to throw the jab but Browning is out of range.
O Bradaigh misses the body punch
and Browning counters with a straight right hand.
O Bradaigh wants to clinch
letting Browning counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Browning.
O Bradaigh misses with a hook
and Browning counters with a nice uppercut.
O Bradaigh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O Bradaigh misses with a right hand
and Browning counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Browning avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Browning appears to be looking for a big counter.
Darragh O Bradaigh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Bradaigh throws a jab when Browning was well out of range.#T2#
Browning uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Bradaigh.
A counter left hand to the body from Browning misses its target.
O Bradaigh misses with a jab, cross combination.
O Bradaigh throws a right hand that misses
and O Bradaigh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Bradaigh throws a poor cross that misses
and Browning counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Bradaigh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Browning.
Browning slips a jab from O Bradaigh.
A little feinted left hand from Browning on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
O Bradaigh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Browning.
O Bradaigh scores with a shot to the body.
O Bradaigh throws a shot from downtown. Browning moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Browning was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
O Bradaigh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Browning manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL2#
O Bradaigh gets a clinch. #BC#
Browning breaks from the clinch.
Browning steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Bradaigh.
O Bradaigh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Bradaigh tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Browning counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Bradaigh misses with a combination
and O Bradaigh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from O Bradaigh misses its intended target.
Browning uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Bradaigh.
O Bradaigh misses with a body shot
and Browning counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
O Bradaigh throws a poor cross that misses
and Browning makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
O Bradaigh misses with a jab to the body
and Browning counters with a series of strikes. O Bradaigh will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Bradaigh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Browning moves away.
Browning is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
O Bradaigh swings widly with a right hand
and Browning counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Bradaigh missing with a left hand there. Browning was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Browning is looking for a counter combo.
O Bradaigh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Browning counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Bradaigh throws a right hand that misses
and Browning counters with a two punch combo.
O Bradaigh misses with a left hand
letting Browning counter with a right hand.
O Bradaigh connects with a nice looking jab.
O Bradaigh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Browning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Beau Browning dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Browning defending well as O Bradaigh loads up on a big left hand.
Browning swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
O Bradaigh throws a sloppy body shot
and Browning counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O Bradaigh throws a poor cross that misses
and Browning cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Browning keeps the fight on the outside.
Browning is looking for a counter combo.
O Bradaigh throws a jab but it's blocked by Browning.
O Bradaigh misses with a lunging right hand
and Browning counters with a left to the body.
O Bradaigh misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browning moves out of range of the strikes.
Browning steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Bradaigh.
As O Bradaigh looks to move away, Browning throws a big counter combo but O Bradaigh just gets out of the way.
Browning circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
O Bradaigh throws a left and a right that both miss
and Browning counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
O Bradaigh throws a right hand that misses
and Browning connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O Bradaigh falls off balance throwing a combination
and O Bradaigh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Bradaigh throws a lazy uppercut
and Browning counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
O Bradaigh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Browning counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Browning slips under a jab.
O Bradaigh swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Browning makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
O Bradaigh swings widly with a right hand
and Browning counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Browning is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Bradaigh can do to turn this around?
O Bradaigh throws an off balance right hand
and Browning counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Bradaigh throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Browning to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#O Bradaigh is rocked!
O Bradaigh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
O Bradaigh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
O Bradaigh throws a predictable looking body shot
and Browning counters with a straight right hand.
O Bradaigh is still on wobbly legs! Can Browning finish him?
O Bradaigh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Browning counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
O Bradaigh is breathing heavily.
O Bradaigh misses with an uppercut
and Browning counters with a nice uppercut.
O Bradaigh wants to clinch
and Browning scores with a counter punch that sends O Bradaigh to the canvas! Browning smells blood - he's punishing O Bradaigh with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! O Bradaigh has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beau Browning!

Event: Just Fights Revival 1
Date: Apr 04, 2025

#R1#
Kimber is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sims sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kimber chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD2#
Sims shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kimber napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kimber is trying to control Sims's posture but Sims avoids it. #SU2#
Sims stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Kimber gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sims to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kimber trying to keep a closed guard but Sims is proving a slippery customer.
Sims lands a couple of elbows.
Kimber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sims content to stall in guard here.
Kimber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Sims controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sims with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sims controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sims working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kimber's head.
Sims's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sims with a nice head shot there.
Sims is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sims lands a couple of digs.#SU2#
Sims stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kimber closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sims circles away.
Sims tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2##CL#
Kimber clinches up with Sims and pushes him back against the cage.
Sims looking for a takedown. #TD#
Kimber pulls guard successfully.
Kimber is breathing heavily.
Sims scoring with some ground and pound.
Sims makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC2#Kimber is rocked!
Sims gets to his feet and stands over Kimber, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Kimber felt that one! Sims unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Kimber from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bailey Sims!
The defeated Baz Kimber had this to say: 'Bugger'.

Event: Just Fights Revival 1
Date: Apr 04, 2025

#R1#
Scott walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Johnny Scott has been cut.
Scott avoids the body shot from Joseph.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scott.
Scott misses with a takedown attempt
and Scott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Joseph. Beautiful body shot.
Joseph dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joseph takes a swing at Scott's ribcage but misses.
Joseph throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#Scott is rocked!
Joseph drops Scott with a big left hand! Scott is injured, injured bad! Joseph jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Joseph!

Event: Just Fights Revival 1
Date: Apr 04, 2025

#R1#
Nova throws a leg kick but Koch checks it.
Nova throws a chopping leg kick but Koch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nova wants to clinch.
Nova stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nova wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Koch gets a double leg takedown into Nova's guard.
Koch forces his way into half guard.
Koch is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Koch maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Nova could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Koch has cracked it and Nova is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Koch!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Koch!
In his post fight interview, Daniel Koch gave a big smile as he said 'Ill be the best the most active fighter here...GIVE ME MORE FIGHTS!!!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2025

#R1#
Tyler throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Mahoney counters by clinching up.
Tyler could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mahoney scores with a knee to the head.
Mahoney scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Tanner Tyler has been cut.
Tyler is trying to break the clinch but Mahoney is controlling him.
Mahoney with a knee to the head.
Tyler is trying to break the clinch but Mahoney is controlling him.
Mahoney putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tyler in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tyler is breathing heavily.
Mahoney connects with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mahoney stalling against the cage.
A knee to the head by Mahoney.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahoney lands a knee to the head.
Mahoney content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tyler wants to get back to striking at distance but Mahoney won't allow it.
Mahoney landing knees to the body.
Tyler takes a knee right on the jaw! #ROC2#Tyler is rocked!#T1##KD2#
Mahoney drops Tyler with a big knee straight up the middle! Tyler is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Oh Tyler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Mahoney moves into the clinch.
Mahoney has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Tyler - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Mahoney, and another! Tyler is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Logan Mahoney!
Logan Mahoney took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hype Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Tanner Tyler stepped up to the mic, saying 'Igh see ya next time'.

Event: QFC Tournament 1219 Round 4
Date: Apr 03, 2025

#R1#
Radovan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hester sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Luka Radovan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hester misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Radovan clinches up with Hester and pushes him back against the cage.
Radovan is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Hester ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hester no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hester wants to get back to his feet but Radovan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Radovan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hester is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Radovan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hester tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hester not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Radovan wants to control from the top but Hester keeps moving. #T1#
Radovan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hester swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hester keeping moving, preventing Radovan from controlling successfully.
Hester wants to sweep here but Radovan controlling him for the moment.
Radovan trying to control but Hester is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hester is looking for a triangle but Radovan pushes his legs off easily.
Radovan passes into half guard.
Hester is trying to maintain the position but Radovan is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hester is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Radovan passes to side control.
Hester is trying to get back to half guard.
Radovan scoring with punches and elbows.
Radovan working the ground and pound.
Hester is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Radovan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hester knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hester is not content to let Radovan control the position. #T3#
Hester prevents Radovan from moving into mount.
Hester is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hester is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Radovan.
Radovan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hester keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Radovan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Radovan working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Hester is looking for a sweep. Radovan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hester is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Radovan pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Radovan wants to take a breather but Hester is having none of it.
Radovan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Radovan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Radovan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Radovan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hester with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hester is refusing to be controlled, as Radovan sits in half guard.
Radovan 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luka Radovan dominated that round.
That's time! Hester's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Radovan shoots in looking for a takedown but Hester manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Radovan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Radovan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hester's guard.
Hester wants to hit a sweep here but Radovan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hester there!
Radovan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Radovan tries to control but Hester wriggling away.
Hester is trying to escape the mount.
Hester is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hester is squirming around, avoiding Radovan's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Hester is looking to improve his position but Radovan isn't that keen on the idea.
Hester is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Radovan tries to control but Hester wriggling away.
Hester working to try and regain half guard.
Radovan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hester really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Luka Radovan has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Hester is working hard here to advance position.
Radovan avoids the attempt from Hester to control.
Radovan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hester is looking to escape.
Hester sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hester wants to improve his position but Radovan is controlling well.
Radovan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Radovan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hester knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Radovan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Radovan wants to take a breather but Hester is having none of it.
Hester wants to get back to his feet.
Hester slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Radovan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Hester is looking for a triangle but Radovan pushes his legs off easily.
Hester keeping moving, preventing Radovan from controlling successfully.
Hester wants to get back to his feet but Radovan is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Radovan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Radovan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Radovan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hester is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Radovan is staying active underneath Hester, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hester missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Radovan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hester pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Radovan is keeping the position for now.
Hester wants to control from the top but Radovan keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luka Radovan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Radovan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hester manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Radovan preventing the sweep.
Radovan scoring with some ground and pound.
Radovan prevents Hester from getting back to his feet.
Radovan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hester swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hester is on top in guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radovan is trying to control the position but Hester postures up. #SUB2#
Radovan is looking for a triangle but Hester pushes his legs off easily.
Hester trying to control the position from guard on top but Radovan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hester accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hester might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hester throwing strikes but missing.
Radovan looking for a sweep. Not yet Radovan, not yet.
Hester trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Radovan keeping moving, preventing Hester from controlling successfully.
Radovan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Radovan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hester is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hester postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hester trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Radovan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Hester wriggles free and stands up.
Radovan shoots in looking for a takedown. Hester tries to sprawl out of it but Radovan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hester manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Radovan goes for a double leg but Hester avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hester continues to drive forward.
Radovan darts in looking for a takedown but Hester gets double underhooks and turns Radovan into the cage.
Jensen Hester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luka Radovan.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hester is defended easily by Radovan.#T3#
Radovan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hester sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Radovan somewhat.
Radovan darts in looking for a takedown but Hester gets double underhooks and turns Radovan into the cage. #TD2#
Radovan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Hester bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Radovan fails with a takedown attempt.
Hester fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Radovan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hester manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Radovan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hester swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4##SUB#
Hester looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hester wants to get back to his feet but Radovan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Radovan chips away with some ground and pound.
Hester is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Hester has his foot on Radovan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Radovan works his way back into a safe position though.#ES#
Hester has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Radovan has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hester prevents the takedown attempt.
Jensen Hester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Radovan looking for a takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jensen Hester showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Radovan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Luka Radovan!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Luka Radovan!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Luka Radovan!

Luka Radovan wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Luka Radovan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: QFC Tournament 1219 Round 3
Date: Apr 02, 2025

#R1#
Arellano lands a right hook to the body.
Hester doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hester takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arellano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hester with a poor takedown
and Arellano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Arellano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD2#
Arellano shoots in and gets a takedown into Hester's guard.

Hester has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Arellano off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arellano lands with a straight right. Hester didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Arellano jabs Hester right on the nose. Hester blinks but takes it well.
Arellano lands with a right hand.
Hester looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arellano steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jensen Hester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arellano scores with a three punch combo! #TD#
Hester shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Arellano's guard.

Arellano has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hester off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Arellano - just one landing. #T2#
Arellano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hester takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Arellano clinches with his opponent.
Hester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arellano has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Still in the clinch, Arellano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arellano scores with a shot to the side of Hester's head.
A head punch on the inside from Arellano fails to land.
Arellano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hesters head.
Hester is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Arellano to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Arellano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arellano misses with some punches.
Arellano lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Arellano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hester with a poor takedown
and Arellano counters with a leg kick.
Hester shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Arellano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hester's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice sprawl there from Arellano as Hester shoots in.
A nice side step and Arellano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Arellano throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hester.#CUT2#It looks like Jensen Hester has been cut.
Arellano lands a jab to Hester's midsection.#T4#
Arellano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Arellano connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hester with a poor takedown
and Arellano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Hester fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Arellano sprawls well initially but Hester persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Arellano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hester. #SUB#
Hester is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Arellano is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jensen Hester!

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