Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RMMA 10 - Lidl v Cricket
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
Sanchez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Falker ducks under and follows up with a left that Falker also avoids with ease.
Falker shoots in but Sanchez avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Falker closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Sanchez pulls Falker into guard. #SUB#
Falker is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sanchez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sanchez has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Falker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Falker looking for subs off his back but Sanchez has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Falker looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Sanchez trying to control the action but Falker is working from the bottom.
Sanchez stalling away here and it's allowed Falker to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Falker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Falker looking for a triangle here. Sanchez is fighting it but it looks tight! Falker pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sanchez is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fredi Falker!

Event: RMMA 10 - Lidl v Cricket
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
Neboguaga moves in looking to clinch but Duran pushes him off.
Neboguaga walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Dee Jay Neboguaga has been cut.
Neboguaga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Neboguaga is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Neboguaga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duran looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sloppy strikes from Duran. Those never looked like landing.
Neboguaga misses with an attempted mid kick.
Neboguaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Neboguaga tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Duran to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neboguaga gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Devan Duran!

Event: RMMA - Montreal
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
Reijiro looks to land a right hand but Kurtt moved out of range.
Reijiro throws out a loose jab but Kurtt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reijiro slaps away a takedown attempt from Kurtt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reijiro dodges the punch combination from Kurtt.
Reijiro misses with a looping left.
Reijiro scores with a hook to the body. Kurtt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reijiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kurtt counters with a right hand to the body.
Kurtt shoots in but Reijiro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Reijiro misses.
Reijiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kurtt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reijiro scores with a nice strike.
A swing and a miss from Reijiro.
Reijiro throws a hook to the side of Kurtt's head but Kurtt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kurtt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Kurtt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kurtt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kurtt doesn't manage to clinch there - Reijiro circles away.
A punch combination from Reijiro misses. #CL#
Kurtt has managed to clinch.
Reijiro lands with a light punch inside.
Reijiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurtt being controlled against the cage.
Kurtt is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mert Kurtt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reijiro working aggressively here.
Kurtt being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Reijiro breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Reijiro takes a swing at Kurtt's ribcage but misses.
Kurtt tries to clinch but Reijiro moves out of range.
Reijiro misses with a hook.#CL2#
Kurtt gets tackled into the cage by Reijiro. Reijiro maintains the clinch.
Come on Reijiro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Reijiro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kurtt backwards.
Kurtt blocks an uppercut.
Reijiro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kurtt.
Kurtt tries to stall but Reijiro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reijiro working aggressively here.
Reijiro taking a breather.#T3#
Kurtt wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Kurtt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kurtt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Kurtt.
Reijiro throws a hook but Kurtt blocks it.
Reijiro jabs Kurtt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Uegaki Reijiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurtt moves in looking to clinch but Reijiro pushes him off.
Kurtt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Reijiro has closed the distance and engaged Kurtt in a clinch.
Reijiro stalling the fight.
Reijiro misses with a body punch.
Kurtt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kurtt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reijiro avoids it.#T4#
Kurtt fails to pull guard.
Reijiro has had enough of the clinch but Kurtt keeps him there for the moment.
A bit of stalling here from Reijiro.
Reijiro lands with a short shot to the head.
Reijiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reijiro.
I was talking to Kurtt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Reijiro is stalling here. #BC#
Kurtt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been informed that Reijiro has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reijiro catches Kurtt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice shot lands for Kurtt.
Reijiro just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Kurtt misses.
Kurtt misses with a takedown
enabling Reijiro to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Uegaki Reijiro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kurtt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kurtt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reijiro throws a shot from downtown. Kurtt moves away and avoids it.
Reijiro checks a leg kick.
Reijiro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kurtts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Uegaki Reijiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reijiro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Reijiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reijiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reijiro lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reijiro tries to clinch but Kurtt moves out of range.
Reijiro works Kurtt's body with a nice hook.
Reijiro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kurtt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reijiro tries to avoid it but Kurtt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reijiro to the ground. Reijiro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reijiro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reijiro lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Reijiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Kurtt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Reijiro misses.
The fighters circling - Reijiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Reijiro has closed the distance and engaged Kurtt in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kurtt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reijiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurtt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reijiro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reijiro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reijiro stalling against the cage.
Reijiro lands with a light punch inside.
Reijiro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kurtt looking for a takedown. #T2#
A short left from Reijiro.
Reijiro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kurtt up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Reijiro.
The crowd are getting on Reijiro's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Reijiro scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurtt wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mert Kurtt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reijiro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kurtt backwards. #BC2#
Reijiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reijiro blocks a head kick by Kurtt.
Reijiro missing with a left hand there. Kurtt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kurtt throws a leg kick but Reijiro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reijiro lands a really nice looking cross but Kurtt seems unphased.
Reijiro stuffs the takedown attempt from Kurtt. Kurtt gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3#
Reijiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurtt manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Reijiro clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Kurtt breaks the clinch.
Kurtt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kurtt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reijiro.#CL2#
Reijiro takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for Reijiro to work.
Reijiro cracks Kurtt with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Reijiro.
Kurtt fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reijiro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kurtt letting Reijiro take a breather here.#T4#
Reijiro is leaning against Kurtt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reijiro gets through Kurtt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reijiro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kurtt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reijiro to keep the fight standing.
Kurtt takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reijiro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reijiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uegaki Reijiro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reijiro taking a breather.
Kurtt tries to land knees in the clinch but Reijiro avoids the damage to the body.
Reijiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A bit of stalling here from Reijiro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Uegaki Reijiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kurtt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kurtt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reijiro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reijiro! But no joy.
Mert Kurtt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reijiro punishes Kurtt's body with a nice straight punch.
Reijiro scores with a nice right hand.
Reijiro cracks Kurtt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reijiro checks a leg kick nicely.
As Kurtt backs off Reijiro throws a huge counter combo but Kurtt manages to avoid it all.
Kurtt misses with a head kick.
Kurtt slips under a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kurtt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reijiro defends it nicely.
Reijiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Kurtt tries to clinch up but Reijiro circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Reijiro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Reijiro as he connects with a hook.
Reijiro is looking to clinch.
Kurtt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Reijiro misses the target.
Reijiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kurtt ducks under a wild hook from Reijiro.
Kurtt ducks under a wild hook from Reijiro.
Kurtt fails with a takedown attempt.
Reijiro loads up on a big right hand but Kurtt slips the punch.
Kurtt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reijiro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kurtt in his tracks.
Kurtt swats away the attempt to clinch by Reijiro.#T2#
Kurtt throws a combination that misses
and Reijiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kurtt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mert Kurtt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reijiro lands with a shot to the body.
Reijiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reijiro keeps the fight on the outside.
Reijiro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Reijiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reijiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kurtt dives in and grabs Reijiro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reijiro pushes down on Kurtt's head and hops out.
A little jabbing left from Reijiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reijiro cracks Kurtt with a good jab.
Kurtt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reijiro.
Kurtt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Reijiro.#T3#
Kurtt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kurtt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Kurtt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Reijiro misses its intended target.
Reijiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reijiro lands a right hook to the body.
Reijiro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reijiro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kurtt.
Kurtt avoids the body shot from Reijiro.
Uegaki Reijiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reijiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reijiro missing with a left hand there. Kurtt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kurtt looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Reijiro throws a jab when Kurtt was well out of range.
Kurtt avoids the body shot from Reijiro.
Kurtt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Reijiro swings for the body but Kurtt moves out of range.
Kurtt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reijiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Reijiro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kurtt, pushing him back against the cage.
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!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Reijiro displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kurtt up against the cage.
Uegaki Reijiro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Reijiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reijiro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurtts head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uegaki Reijiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reijiro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uegaki Reijiro!
A very excited looking Uegaki Reijiro 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: RMMA 8 - Moore v Alvarez
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
Tucker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tucker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tovski tries to clinch up
and Tucker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tucker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tucker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Tucker - just one landing. #CL#
Tovski clinches up against the cage.
Tucker blocks an uppercut.
Tovski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Tovski is struggling to control the position.
Tucker throws a punch but it's blocked by Tovski.
Tucker misses with some punches.
Tucker misses with some punches.
Tucker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tovski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tucker swings wildly with an uppercut but Tovski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tovski throws a head punch that misses.
Tovski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tovski throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Tovski throws a punch but it's blocked by Tucker.
Tovski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tucker takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Kayne Tucker has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tucker.
Our sources have told us that Tovski has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Tovski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tovski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tovski trying to stall but Tucker improves his position.
Tucker throws a head punch that misses.
Tucker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tovski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Tovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tovski stalls.
Tovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tovski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tovski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tucker is keeping busy.
Tovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tucker has a couple of punches blocked by Tovski.
Tovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tucker is working Tovski over against the cage.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tovski looking to stall.
Tucker swings wildly with an uppercut but Tovski uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Tucker.
Tovski trying to land knees to the body.
Tovski looking to slow down the pace here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tovski looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tucker.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kayne Tucker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kayne Tucker's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Tucker avoids the head kick by Tovski.
Atlantis Tovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tovski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tovski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tucker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tovski tries to clinch up.
Tovski tries to clinch but Tucker moves out of range. #CL#
Tovski rushes Tucker and presses him up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tucker blocks the elbow strike.
Tovski taking a breather.
Tucker misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Tovski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tovski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tovski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tucker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tovski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Atlantis Tovski.
Tovski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kayne Tucker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tucker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tucker misses with a looping left.
It looked like Tovski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Tovski clinches up with Tucker and pushes him back against the cage.
Atlantis Tovski has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Tovski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tucker up against the cage.
Tucker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tovski backwards.
Tovski misses with the head strike.
Tucker avoiding damage as Tovski throws knees to the body.
Tucker throws a punch but it's blocked by Tovski.
Tucker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tovski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tucker blocks the elbow strike.
Tovski looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Tovski blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tucker as Tovski tries to tie him up.
Tucker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tucker working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tovski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tucker lands a right hand.
Tovski doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Tucker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tucker.
Tucker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tovski tries to stall but Tucker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tovski has Tucker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tucker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tovski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tovski wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tovski.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tucker lands a right hand.
Tucker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kayne Tucker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kayne Tucker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tucker throws an overhand right that lands on Tovski's shoulder, as Tovski tries to avoid the shot.
Tucker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tovski moves in looking to clinch but Tucker pushes him off.
Tucker looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Tovski rushes Tucker and presses him up against the cage.
Tucker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Tucker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tovski blocking some punches.
Tovski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tucker. #TD#
Tovski manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tovski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tucker is working Tovski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tucker sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Tucker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tovski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tucker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tovski doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Tovski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tucker won't allow Tovski to get back to his feet.
Tovski 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#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tovski wants to stand but Tucker has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T2#
Tovski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tucker is trying to get back to full guard.
Tucker wants to control but Tovski passes into side.
Tucker can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Tovski is looking to take a break and control but Tucker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tucker is looking to regain half guard here but Tovski keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SU#
Tovski decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tucker to his feet.
Tovski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tucker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tovski tries to close the distance and clinch but Tucker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tucker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tovski blocks a jab.
Tucker connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Tovski moves in looking to clinch but Tucker pushes him off.
Tovski blocks a jab.
Tovski is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tucker.
Tovski tries to clinch but Tucker moves away
and Tucker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tovski fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Tucker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tovski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tovski looks to clinch
and Tucker counters with a stiff right hand.
Tovski wants to clinch but Tucker slips to the side
and Tucker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tovski closes the distance but Tucker moves to the side
and Tucker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Tovski takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tovski taking a breather.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kayne Tucker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tucker 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kayne Tucker!

Event: RMMA 4 - Holmes v Griffith
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Legend fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sanchez sprawls well initially but Legend persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Legend is working away from the top position though.
Legend scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sanchez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Legend.
Legend slips a nice elbow through Sanchez's hands, connecting with Sanchez's forehead.
Legend lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC2#Sanchez is rocked!
Legend working Sanchez over with strikes.
Oh Sanchez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Legend seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sanchez is trying to stand back up but Legend is controlling him
Legend lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Sanchez! More strikes land and this one is all over! Legend jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Legend!

Event: RMMA 4 - Holmes v Griffith
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt
and Kurtt counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
Kurtt 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.
Garcia is wriggling around but Kurtt manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kurtt thows a huge punch but Garcia dodges it nicely.
Garcia is trying to control but can't.
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.
Kurtt throws a strike but Garcia avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Kurtt tries to pass. #SUB#
Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kurtt defends well.#T1#
Kurtt looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Kurtt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kurtt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kurtt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kurtt throws an elbow that misses. Garcia uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kurtt's guard. Nice move by Garcia!#REVR#
Garcia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Kurtt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garcia defends it easily.
Kurtt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Garcia is pressing down on Kurtt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Kurtt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU2#
Kurtt gets to his feet - Garcia follows without any prompting.
Garcia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kurtt defends well and Garcia ends up having to push Kurtt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Kurtt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kurtt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Kurtt tries to get set, Garcia tries to push him back and clinch up but Kurtt manages to avoid the attempt.
Garcia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Illia Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt.
Kurtt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia appears to be looking for a big counter.
Garcia wants to land a leg kick but Kurtt is out of range. #CL2#
Kurtt gets a clinch.
Kurtt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T4##BC2#
Kurtt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kurtt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garcia tries to avoid it but Kurtt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garcia to the ground. Garcia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Garcia shoots for a takedown but Kurtt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kurtt circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck for Garcia with that takedown attempt.
Kurtt dives in for a single leg takedown but Garcia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurtt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Garcia is fending him off so far but Kurtt persists. Nope, Garcia circles away and we're back to standing.
Garcia tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kurtt manages to circle out of the way.
Kurtt shoots for a takedown but Garcia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Garcia is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kurtt.
Kurtt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garcia as he avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mert Kurtt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Garcia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Kurtt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kurtt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Garcia forces Kurtt back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Garcia manages to break the clinch.
Kurtt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kurtt wants it to stay on the feet.
Kurtt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Garcia rushes Kurtt and presses him up against the cage.
Garcia tries to circle away but Kurtt has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Kurtt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtt is looking to land body kicks.
Kurtt wants to clinch.#T1#
Garcia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kurtt defends it nicely.#CL#
Garcia clinches.
Garcia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Garcia is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kurtt to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Illia Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but Kurtt has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Kurtt breaks from the clinch.
Kurtt has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Kurtt tries to land a front kick but Garcia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Garcia darts in looking for a takedown but Kurtt gets double underhooks and turns Garcia into the cage.
I was talking to Garcia's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kurtt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Garcia walks away with a smile on his face. Kurtt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Garcia shoots and misses
and Kurtt counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from Garcia. No joy for Kurtt on that attempt.
Mert Kurtt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kurtt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Garcia defends well and Kurtt ends up having to push Garcia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Garcia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kurtt.
Kurtt fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Garcia as Kurtt shoots in.
Kurtt throws a low kick, looking for Garcia's leg but Garcia calmly moves out of range.
Garcia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kurtt avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Kurtt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt.
Kurtt wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.
Kurtt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garcia.
Kurtt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Garcia defends well and Kurtt ends up having to push Garcia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Garcia shoots in but no luck this time.
As Garcia backs off Kurtt throws a huge counter combo but Garcia manages to avoid it all.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt - Kurtt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kurtt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Garcia throws a series of strikes that have Kurtt backpedaling.
Garcia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kurtt works over Garcia's head and body with a nice combination.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kurtt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garcia tries to circle away but Kurtt has him pinned against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mert Kurtt 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Kurtt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Garcia defends well and Kurtt ends up having to push Garcia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kurtt checks a leg kick.
Kurtt misses with a combination
and Garcia counters with a one-two to the body.
Garcia shoots for a double leg takedown but Kurtt sprawls well. He's pushed Garcia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kurtt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garcia as he avoids it easily.
Garcia goes for a double leg but Kurtt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kurtt continues to drive forward.
Garcia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kurtt prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Illia Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Kurtt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Illia Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Garcia as Kurtt shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Kurtt with a jab.#CL2#
Kurtt moves into the clinch.
Kurtt jumps guard but Garcia turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kurtt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Garcia.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kurtt to keep the fight standing.
Kurtt trying to land knees to the body.
Garcia is working for takedown but Kurtt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Garcia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kurtt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Garcia pulls his leg out and moves away. #T2#
Garcia shoots for a takedown but Kurtt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kurtt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garcia seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Garcia tries to clinch there but Kurtt circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Garcia. No joy for Kurtt on that attempt.
Garcia looks for a takedown but Kurtt sprawls well.#CL2#
Kurtt moves into the clinch.
Kurtt scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Garcia decides to pull guard.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Kurtt from controlling successfully. #T3#
Kurtt won't allow Garcia to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurtt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Garcia trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kurtt trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurtt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Garcia working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt.
Garcia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kurtt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garcia tries to avoid it but Kurtt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garcia to the ground. Garcia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kurtt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kurtt throws a sloppy head kick and Garcia moves out of range easily.
Garcia shoots in for a double leg but Kurtt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Kurtt forces Garcia back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Garcia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mert Kurtt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kurtt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mert Kurtt!

Event: RMMA 1 - Nyambat v Yurchon
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Tovski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
St Pierr scores with a jab to the body.
St Pierr swats away the attempt to clinch by Tovski.
As Tovski backs away, St Pierr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
St Pierr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tovski is able to avoid easily.
St Pierr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
St Pierr keeps the fight on the outside.
St Pierr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tovski wants to clinch up but St Pierr keeps it at a distance.
St Pierr throwing a counter right hand but Tovski manages to avoid it.
Tovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
St Pierr throws a big counter combination but Tovski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tovski checks a low kick from St Pierr.
Tovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
St Pierr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
St Pierr misses with the combination. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Tovski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
St Pierr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
St Pierr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tovski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
St Pierr throws a nice looking combination but Tovski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Tovski has St Pierr up against the cage in a clinch.
Tovski throws a punch but it's blocked by St Pierr.
Tovski has St Pierr pressed against the cage, preventing St Pierr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tovski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from St Pierr.
Tovski trying to control the position but instead, St Pierr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tovski into the cage.#T2##BC#
St Pierr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St Pierr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tovski tries to clinch up.
St Pierr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
St Pierr scores with a jab.
Tovski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from St Pierr.
A punch combination from St Pierr misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Pierr misses with a straight right.
Tovski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A combination from St Pierr does no damage.
St Pierr connects with an inside leg kick.
St Pierr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tovski. That did some damage!
St Pierr keeps the fight on the outside.#T3##CL2#
Tovski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tovski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tovski tries to work over St Pierr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A bit of stalling here from Tovski.
Tovski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St Pierr's elbow.
St Pierr blocking some punches.
Tovski misses with a punch to the body.
Tovski fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Tovski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
St Pierr working hard to break the clinch.
St Pierr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
St Pierr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
St Pierr breaks from the clinch.
A nice leg kick from St Pierr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tovski moves in looking to clinch but St Pierr pushes him off.
Tovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice leg kick lands there from St Pierr.
Tovski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeorge St Pierr 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#
Tovski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Tovski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
St Pierr avoiding damage as Tovski throws knees to the body.
St Pierr is trying to push Tovski away but Tovski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
St Pierr breaks from the clinch.
St Pierr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tovski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tovski tries to clinch there but St Pierr circles away.
Tovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St Pierr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by St Pierr.
St Pierr fails to land with a series of punches.
A clash of legs there as Tovski blocks the low kick.
Jeorge St Pierr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tovski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tovski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tovski moves in looking to clinch but St Pierr pushes him off.
A combination from St Pierr does no damage. #T1#
Tovski moves in looking to clinch but St Pierr pushes him off.#CL2#
Tovski moves into the clinch successfully.
St Pierr is trying to break free.
Tovski tries to throw a body punch but St Pierr avoids it by throwing Tovski back against the cage.
Tovski misses with a knee strike.
The referee calls for Tovski to work.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
St Pierr managing to block the knees to the body from Tovski. #T2#
St Pierr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
St Pierr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
St Pierr tries to break the clinch but Tovski is controlling the position.
Tovski leaning against his opponent.
Tovski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tovski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tovski. #T3#
Tovski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tovski trying to stall but St Pierr improves his position.
St Pierr leaning against his opponent. #BC#
St Pierr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tovski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tovski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from St Pierr.
Sloppy strikes from St Pierr. Those never looked like landing.
Tovski tries to clinch there but St Pierr circles away.
St Pierr throws a right and a left that Tovski avoids nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for St Pierr.
St Pierr misses with a series of wild punches.
St Pierr avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Tovski dives in for a single leg takedown but St Pierr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like St Pierr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tovski is breathing heavily.
St Pierr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
St Pierr fails to land with a series of punches.
St Pierr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but St Pierr swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Tovski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
St Pierr wants to get back to striking at distance but Tovski won't allow it.
Tovski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St Pierr's elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tovski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
St Pierr is trying to break the clinch but Tovski has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeorge St Pierr dominated that second round.
That's time! St Pierr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
St Pierr swinging wildly here.
Jeorge St Pierr is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from St Pierr. Those never looked like landing.
St Pierr misses with a double jab.
St Pierr throws a leg kick but Tovski checks it.
St Pierr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
St Pierr swinging wildly here.
Tovski with the counter takedown but St Pierr avoids it easily.
St Pierr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tovski circles away quickly and effectively.
Tovski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
St Pierr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
St Pierr throws a body punch but Tovski moves out of range.
St Pierr misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Tovski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tovski.
St Pierr wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
Tovski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tovski has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. St Pierr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tovski can turn it around.
St Pierr prevents a body shot from Tovski.
Tovski working St Pierr over with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Still in the clinch, Tovski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tovski tries to stall but St Pierr uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T2#
St Pierr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tovski misses with an elbow over the top.
St Pierr avoiding damage as Tovski throws knees to the body.
Tovski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tovski avoiding damage.
Tovski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tovski has St Pierr pressed against the cage. #T3#
Tovski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tovski tries to throw a body punch but St Pierr avoids it by throwing Tovski back against the cage.
Tovski tries to throw a body punch but St Pierr avoids it by throwing Tovski back against the cage.
St Pierr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
St Pierr breaks from the clinch.
Tovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but St Pierr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tovski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
St Pierr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
St Pierr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tovski slips a jab and a cross from St Pierr. #T4#
Tovski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
St Pierr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
St Pierr throws a chopping leg kick but Tovski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tovski tries a head kick but it misses.
Tovski tries to clinch there but St Pierr circles away.
St Pierr connects with a jab.
Jeorge St Pierr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
St Pierr scores with a leg kick.
Tovski moves in looking to clinch but St Pierr pushes him off.
St Pierr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tovski dodges the punch combination from St Pierr.
St Pierr lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes from St Pierr. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Tovski clinches.
Atlantis Tovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tovski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite St Pierr's efforts to push away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeorge St Pierr!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2025

#R1#
Sanchez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sanchez goes for a double leg but Manini avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Manini continues to drive forward.
Sanchez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Manini after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Manini gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sanchez regains guard. #SUB#
Sanchez is looking for a triangle here but Manini uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Manini controlling from side mount.
Sanchez dodges the ground and pound from Manini.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manini tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T1#
Sanchez isn't going anywhere.
Sanchez is looking to regain half guard here but Manini keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Manini decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manini.
Sanchez feints a jab promting Manini to slip. Sanchez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Manini slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#TD2#
Manini shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sanchez is in trouble now - Manini has advanced to mount! #T2#
Sanchez is trying to stand.
Manini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Manini wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez is holding on tight.
Manini controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Manini lands a big shot there that rocks Sanchez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sanchez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Manini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sanchez is desperately trying to improve his position but Manini has a good base and remains in mount.
Manini lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Manini controlling the position easily from mount.
Manini prevents Sanchez from getting the reversal.#T4#
Sanchez is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Manini dominating with strikes here.
Manini landing strikes from the mount.
Sanchez tries to reverse the position but Manini maintains control.
Manini trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Manini jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sanchez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manini in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Manini dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanchez.
Sanchez dodges the punch combination from Manini.
Sanchez scores with a nice strike.
Manini takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Manini bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manini looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manini takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manini shoots in but Sanchez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Manini gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Manini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Alvaro Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez lands with a good body shot.
A jab lands there for Sanchez.
Sanchez works over Manini's head and body with a nice combination.
Sanchez lands a jab to Manini's midsection.
Manini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Manini misses with a takedown attempt - Sanchez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Manini moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.#T2##BC2#
Manini breaks the clinch.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick from Manini.
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!
Manini doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alvaro Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Manini.
Manini is breathing heavily.
Sanchez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sanchez duly obliges.
Sanchez is looking to wear down Manini with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Manini throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanchez works the jab nicely.
Alvaro Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manini fails with the takedown
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand. #T3#
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Manini tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sanchez defends well and Manini ends up having to push Sanchez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Manini darts in looking for a takedown but Sanchez gets double underhooks and turns Manini into the cage.
Sanchez scores with a punch to the head.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanchez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Manini is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sanchez.
Sanchez shoots in for a double leg but Manini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manini can do to turn this around?
Manini has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Sanchez lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manini takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Manini scores with a takedown into Sanchez's guard.

Sanchez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Manini has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Manini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanchez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alvaro Sanchez dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Manini clinches.
Manini effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Manini pulls Sanchez into guard.
Sanchez throws an elbow that misses. Manini uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanchez's guard. Nice move by Manini!#REVB#
Manini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Manini puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez.
Sanchez managing to control the position. #SUB#
Sanchez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Manini pushing down on Sanchez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sanchez is trying to stand back up but Manini is controlling him #SUB2#
Manini is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sanchez sees it coming and defends easily.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Manini is controlling well.
Well, if Manini is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Manini is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Manini feints and as Sanchez raises his hands in defense, Manini changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sanchez being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Manini got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanchez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manini has managed to get both his arms back between Sanchez's legs - danger averted.#T4##SUB#
Sanchez has his foot on Manini's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manini works his way back into a safe position though.
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manini trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manini forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manini controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Manini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Manini 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Manini!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2025

#R1##CL#
Tovski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kings, pushing him back against the cage.
Tovski lands a good knee to the midsection. Kings won't want to take too many of those.
Kings is trying to pull guard but Tovski has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tovski.
Kings tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short body shot lands from Kings as the two fighters clinch.
Kings manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee calls for Tovski to work.
Nice elbow from Tovski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Tovski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tovski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kings will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tovski up against the cage.#T1#
Tovski lands a hook that snaps the head of Kings backwards.
Tovski landing knees to the head.
Tovski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kings lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tovski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kings fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tovski taking a breather.
Tovski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tovski is leaning against Kings and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tovski misses with a body punch.
Tovski looking to throw knees to the head but Kings is blocking nicely. #T2#
Tovski has Kings pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Kings breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kings fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kings tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tovski swivels and escapes.
Atlantis Tovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Kings.
Kings shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tovski pinned against the cage. Tovski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Tovski moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tovski lands a right hand.
Tovski working Kings over with knees to the body.#T3#
Tovski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tovski lands with a light punch inside.
Tovski scores a nice knee to the body.
Tovski prevents Kings from breaking the clinch.
Kings looking for a takedown.
Kings looks winded!
Kings just leaning against Tovski, taking a breather.
Tovski digs a right hand underneath Kings's ribcage. Kings let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kings's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Tovski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tovski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Tovski.
Kings wants a takedown.
Tovski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kings's face. #T4#
Tovski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kings is trying to break free.
Tovski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kings lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kings throws a head punch that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tovski.
Tovski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kings's defenses.
A short right from Tovski on the inside.
Tovski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kings.
Tovski scores with a knee to the head. #ROC#Kings is rocked!
Tovski lands a knee to the head.
Kings is still on wobbly legs! Can Tovski finish him?
Tovski lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atlantis Tovski dominated that round.
That's time! Tovski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Tovski moves into the clinch.
Tovski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tovski lands a good knee to the midsection. Kings won't want to take too many of those.
Tovski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tovski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kings lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tovski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kings's defenses.
Tovski lands a good knee to the midsection. Kings won't want to take too many of those.
Tovski is struggling to control the position.
Tovski lands a damaging elbow.
Kings's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tovski is pushing Kings up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kings takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kings wants to break free but Tovski has control.
Kings takes an elbow to the temple.
Kings is breathing heavily.
Tovski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tovski dips a shoulder and cracks Kings with a mighty uppercut! Kings falls back against the cage and Tovski unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kings is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Tovski screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atlantis Tovski!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2025

#R1#
Herb shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Some wild striking there from Neboguaga.
It looked like Herb was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Herb slaps away a takedown attempt from Neboguaga, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Herb avoids the head kick by Neboguaga. #CL#
Herb drives through and clinches with Neboguaga against the cage.
Herb fails to pull guard.
Neboguaga is trying to drag Herb to the mat but Herb just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Herb pushes off an throws an elbow but Neboguaga leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neboguaga tries to pull guard but Herb forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jon Herb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dee Jay Neboguaga.
Herb has a couple of punches blocked by Neboguaga.
Neboguaga goes for a takedown in the clinch but Herb prevents it. #T1#
Herb is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Neboguaga is defending well.#TD#
Herb ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Herb no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Neboguaga wants to control from the top but Herb keeps moving.
Neboguaga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Herb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Herb lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Neboguaga wants to stand up but Herb is controlling him.
Herb is looking to work some ground and pound but Neboguaga has wrist control.#T2#
Herb being controlled here momentarily.
Neboguaga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Herb is one step ahead there.
Neboguaga trying to keep a closed guard but Herb is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Neboguaga working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Herb has passed into half guard!
Neboguaga is refusing to be controlled, as Herb sits in half guard. #T3##SU#
Herb decides to return to a standing position.
Neboguaga shoots in and drives through. Herb sprawls well.
Jab by Herb.
Neboguaga stuffs the takedown.
Neboguaga drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Herb defends it well.
Herb dodges the punch combination from Neboguaga.
Herb shoots in looking for a takedown but Neboguaga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Herb's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Neboguaga slaps away a takedown attempt from Herb, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Neboguaga shoots in but Herb avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Herb appears to be looking for a big counter.
Herb really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Herb shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Neboguaga sprawls well. Neboguaga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Herb gets slowly back to his feet.
Neboguaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Herb throws a head kick that misses.
Herb fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Herb shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Neboguaga defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Herb dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Neboguaga walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Neboguaga instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Neboguaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Herb shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Neboguaga stuffs the takedown attempt from Herb. Herb gets slowly back to his feet.
Herb closes the distance and clinches up with Neboguaga, looking for a takedown. Herb pushes Neboguaga against the cage but Neboguaga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neboguaga shoots in but Herb avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Herb changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Herb fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Herb. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Herb looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Herb tries to clinch there but Neboguaga circles away. #CL#
Herb clinches.
Neboguaga just leaning against Herb, taking a breather.
Neboguaga stops a takedown attempt from Herb.
Neboguaga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Neboguaga jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Herb walks away with a smile on his face. Neboguaga gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Neboguaga stuffs the takedown.
Neboguaga lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Herb misses with a takedown
and Neboguaga counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Neboguaga darts in looking for a takedown but Herb gets double underhooks and turns Neboguaga into the cage.
Herb avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Neboguaga misses with a takedown attempt - Herb sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Neboguaga tries to close the distance and clinch but Herb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Herb tries to clinch but Neboguaga is having none of it.
Neboguaga throws a series of punches but Herb avoids them all with ease.
Neboguaga tries to clinch up but Herb circles away and keeps his distance.
Herb keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sloppy strikes from Herb. Those never looked like landing.
Herb fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Neboguaga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Neboguaga shoots in looking for a takedown. Herb tries to sprawl out of it but Neboguaga keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Herb manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Herb tries to close the distance and clinch but Neboguaga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Herb stuffs the takedown attempt from Neboguaga. Neboguaga gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Neboguaga as Herb shoots in.
Herb fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Herb tries to clinch up but Neboguaga circles away and keeps his distance.
Neboguaga tries to clinch up but Herb circles away and keeps his distance.
Herb tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Neboguaga defends well and Herb ends up having to push Neboguaga into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Neboguaga jumps guard but Herb stands there with Neboguaga around his waist. Neboguaga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Neboguaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Neboguaga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Herb sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Herb clinches up with Neboguaga and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Herb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Herb connects with a good right hand that stumbles Neboguaga. Neboguaga circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Neboguaga shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Herb but Herb pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dee Jay Neboguaga will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Herb throws a head kick but Neboguaga moves out of range.
Herb shoots in but Neboguaga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Herb blocks a head kick by Neboguaga. #CL#
Neboguaga tries to keep at a distance but Herb has taken the fight into the clinch.
Herb jumps guard but Neboguaga stands there with Herb around his waist. Herb gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Neboguaga - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neboguaga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Herb has him pressed against the cage.
Herb is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Herb. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Neboguaga is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Herb pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Herb wants to take the fight to the mat but Neboguaga manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Herb jumps guard but Neboguaga stands there with Herb around his waist. Herb gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Herb has Neboguaga pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Neboguaga manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Neboguaga manages to break the clinch.
Jon Herb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Herb.
Neboguaga walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Herb checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Herb shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Neboguaga sprawls well. Neboguaga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Herb gets slowly back to his feet.
Neboguaga is looking for the big counter here.
Neboguaga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2##CL2#
Neboguaga darts in and clinches Herb up against the cage.
Herb prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Neboguaga breaks the clinch.
Herb stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Herb gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Herb breaks from the clinch.
Herb tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Neboguaga gets a clinch.
Neboguaga wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD#
Herb manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Herb is trying to keep Neboguaga in close. #T3#
Neboguaga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU2#
Neboguaga decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Neboguaga blocks a head kick by Herb.
Herb throws a one two combo.
Neboguaga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Herb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Neboguaga somewhat.
Neboguaga shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Herb defends it nicely.#T4#
Herb misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Herb shoots for a takedown but Neboguaga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Neboguaga looks to land a combination but Herb avoids it well.
Herb shoots in for a takedown but Neboguaga shows good takedown defense.
Neboguaga is looking for the big counter here.
Herb tries to clinch but Neboguaga moves out of range. #CL2#
Neboguaga clinches up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Herb misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Neboguaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Neboguaga leaves Herb with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dee Jay Neboguaga.
I think Neboguaga 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dee Jay Neboguaga!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2025

#R1#
Kurtt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garcia appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Garcia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kurtt.
Kurtt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kurtt stalling.
Kurtt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Garcia is defending well.
Garcia has Kurtt pressed against the cage.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Kurtt is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Garcia manages to break the clinch.
Kurtt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Garcia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Kurtt blocks the leg kick. #T1##CL2#
Kurtt has Garcia up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Garcia breaks from the clinch.
Kurtt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kurtt misses with a takedown attempt - Garcia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garcia.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Illia Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurtt stuffs the takedown.
Garcia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Garcia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kurtt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Garcia is breathing heavily.#T2##TD2#
Kurtt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kurtt misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kurtt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working. #T3#
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia has a hand on Kurtt's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kurtt takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Garcia blocking the ground and pound.
Garcia avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kurtt.
Garcia holds on for dear life, controlling Kurtt's posture momentarily. #T4#
Garcia is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Kurtt gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt.
Garcia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurtt shoots in for a double leg but Garcia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kurtt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Garcia shoots and misses
and Kurtt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mert Kurtt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kurtt slaps away a takedown attempt from Garcia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kurtt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Garcia.#CL2#
Kurtt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kurtt tries for a takedown but Garcia manages to get underhooks.
Kurtt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garcia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kurtt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kurtt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Illia Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mert Kurtt.
Kurtt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Garcia.
Garcia misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Garcia fails to land.
Garcia stalling in the clinch but Kurtt improves position. #T1#
Garcia fails to pull guard.
Garcia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kurtt blocks the elbow strike. #TD2#
Kurtt jumps into guard, dragging Garcia to the mat.
Garcia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Kurtt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garcia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kurtt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurtt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kurtt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Garcia pushes down on Kurtt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kurtt is not content to let Garcia control the position.
Garcia controlling the action here.
Mert Kurtt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kurtt manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Kurtt keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurtt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kurtt looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Garcia moves into range and clinches up with Kurtt.#TD#
Garcia decides to pull guard. #T4#
Garcia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kurtt passes Garcia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kurtt wants to free his trapped foot but Garcia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kurtt is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #ES#
Garcia manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia closes the distance and clinches up with Kurtt, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes Kurtt against the cage but Kurtt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Illia Garcia dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kurtt thinks about the counter body kick.
Kurtt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garcia defends it nicely.#CL#
Garcia closes the distance and clinches.
Garcia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kurtt smiles and moves away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
Garcia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kurtt just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Illia Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kurtt blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Kurtt breaks from the clinch.
Kurtt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Garcia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garcia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garcia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kurtt throws a sloppy head kick
and Garcia counters with a three punch combo that has Kurtt backing up. Kurtt nods at Garcia to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
Garcia misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Kurtt holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Kurtt breaks the clinch.
Kurtt fails with the takedown#CL#
and Garcia holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Kurtt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Garcia as Kurtt shoots in.
Garcia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kurtt is fending him off so far but Garcia persists. Nope, Kurtt circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Garcia gets a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Garcia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kurtt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kurtt fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Kurtt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Kurtt shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense.
Garcia looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but Kurtt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kurtt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Garcia in his tracks.
Garcia shoots in looking for a takedown. Kurtt tries to sprawl out of it but Garcia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kurtt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kurtt shoots for a double leg takedown but Garcia sprawls well. He's pushed Kurtt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kurtt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garcia looks for a takedown but Kurtt sprawls well.#CL2#
Kurtt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garcia, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Garcia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Kurtt successfully pulls guard. #SU#
Garcia gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kurtt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Garcia moves into the clinch.#BC#
Garcia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Illia Garcia.
I think Garcia has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

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