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 - Montreal
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1##CL#
Rivera has Schafer up against the cage in a clinch.
Schafer avoids the elbow strike from Rivera, against the cage. #TD#
Schafer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rivera is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Schafer to the mat. Schafer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rivera has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rivera's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rivera postures up.
Rivera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Rivera is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Schafer has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rivera is looking to defend but Schafer has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rivera! Schafer pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rivera taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hannes Schafer!

Event: RMMA - New York
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Mclovin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mclovin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Klen's waist but Klen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mclovin off to one side.
Klen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mclovin has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Klen counters by clinching up.
Klen trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Klen.
Klen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Klen breaks the clinch.
Mclovin throws a leg kick which misses Klen's front leg but catches the back leg as Klen tries to avoid it. #TD#
Mclovin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Klen on his heels. He'll look to pass Klen's guard now, I'm sure.
Mclovin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Klen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mclovin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mclovin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Mclovin stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Klen throws up his legs and catches Mclovin in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Mclovin tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Klen! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Loris Klen!
In defeat, Conner Mclovin stepped up to the mic, saying 'FUuuuuCKkkK oooooffff Mannn SHIET!'.

Event: RMMA - New York
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
Golden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Golden doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kerkermann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Golden shoots in but no luck this time.
Kerkermann dives in for a single leg takedown but Golden sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kerkermann wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kerkermann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kerkermann is trying to force a seperation but Golden has the dominant position.
Golden with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golden is looking to take this one to the mat.
Milan Kerkermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamari Golden.#TD2#
Golden wants the takedown. Kerkermann is fighting it off but Golden persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kerkermann's guard against the cage.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Kerkermann manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Golden looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kerkermann has had enough of the clinch but Golden keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Golden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kerkermann has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Golden is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kerkermann to keep the fight standing.
Golden is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kerkermann to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Kerkermann decides to pull guard.
Kerkermann seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kerkermann is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kerkermann is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kerkermann forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Kerkermann sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kerkermann has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kerkermann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Golden is trying to maintain the position but Kerkermann is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SU#
Kerkermann decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kerkermann shoots and misses
and Golden counters with a solid body kick.
We've been told by Kerkermann's head coaches at Cozad MMA London that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kerkermann misses with a takedown attempt - Golden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Golden lands with a slapping head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Golden.
Kerkermann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Golden pinned against the cage. Golden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Golden with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kerkermann counters with a stiff right hand.
Kerkermann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Kerkermann looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Kerkermann is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Golden's half guard.#SUB#
Kerkermann is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Golden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kerkermann.
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!
Kerkermann performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Milan Kerkermann dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Golden tries to clinch
and Kerkermann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Golden closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kerkermann did well to prevent Golden getting side control.

Kerkermann makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Golden darts in looking for a takedown but Kerkermann gets double underhooks and turns Golden into the cage.
Kerkermann lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kerkermann throws a right hand that Golden ducks under and follows up with a left that Golden also avoids with ease.
Kerkermann shoots in for a takedown but Golden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kerkermann fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kerkermann throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Golden crashing down! Golden tries to stagger back to his feet but Kerkermann just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Golden asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milan Kerkermann!

Event: RMMA 6 - Calixte v Casteel
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Schallach displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Schafer walks into a straight right hand from Schallach.
Schafer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schallach wants to counter the offense by Schafer and move into the clinch position.
Schallach pivots, looking for a leg kick but Schafer is out of range and Schallach settles back down.
Schafer shoots in and drives through. Schallach sprawls well.
Schallach bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Schafer's head backwards.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schafer prevents the takedown attempt.
Schallach changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schafer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Schallach lands a nice shot that snaps Schafer's head back. #TD#
Schafer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Schallach on his heels. He'll look to pass Schallach's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schafer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schallach swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Schafer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Schafer passes into half guard. #SUB#
Schafer seems to be looking for submissions.
Schafer is trying to control the action in half guard but Schallach is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Schafer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schallach sees it coming and defends easily.
Schallach is refusing to be controlled, as Schafer sits in half guard. #SUB#
Schafer seems to be working for a kimura but Schallach defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Schafer is thwarting Schallach's attempts to control the position.
Schafer not doing much here.
Schallach is trying to control but can't.
Schafer trying to mount his opponent but Schallach defends it.
Schallach is looking to control Schafer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schallach avoid being mounted?
Schallach is not content to let Schafer control the position.#T3#
Schafer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Schallach is in trouble now - Schafer has advanced to mount!
Schallach is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Schafer controlling the position easily from mount.
Schafer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schallach is looking to escape. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Schafer scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Schallach?
Schallach wants to control but Schafer is having none of it.#SUB#
Schallach defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Schafer.
Schafer wants to get back to his feet but Schallach is holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schallach is trying desperately to improve position.
Schallach is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hannes Schafer dominated that round.
That's time! Schafer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Schafer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schallach swivels and escapes.
Schafer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice shot lands for Schallach.
Schafer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schallach but Schallach pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannes Schafer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schallach will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schafer throws a big counter combination but Schallach scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Schallach.
Schafer shoots and misses
and Schallach counters with a straight right hand.
Schallach looks to land a combination but Schafer avoids it well.
Schallach jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC2#Schafer is rocked!#T1#
Schallach drops Schafer with a big left hand! Schafer is injured, injured bad! Schallach jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conben Schallach!

Event: RMMA 5 - Nyambat v Dos Santos
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1##CL#
Klen has closed the distance and engaged Trevino in a clinch.
Trevino looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Trevino changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Klen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Trevino shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Klen as he jumps to the side.
Klen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Trevino leaves Klen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Klen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Trevino's guard.
Klen trying to control but Trevino is working from the bottom.
Klen is pushing down on Trevino's leg trying to pass to half guard. Trevino is fighting to maintain full guard but Klen has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Klen is trying to work for a kimura but Trevino is defending well.
Klen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Trevino defending well though. #T1#
Klen stalling.
Klen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Klen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trevino sees it coming and defends easily.
Klen is trying to control the action in half guard but Trevino is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trevino can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Klen is working for a kimura but Trevino is defending it quite comfortably.
Klen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Klen is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Klen works his way into full mount!
Klen wants to get back to his feet but Trevino is holding on tight.
Klen trying to control but Trevino is having none of it. #T3#
Trevino has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there. #SUB#
Trevino won't enjoy being in this position. Klen looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Trevino is tapping - it's over boys! Klen picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Loris Klen!

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

#R1##TD#
Dingleberry shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dingleberry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Falker on the ground.
Falker looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Well, if Dingleberry 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Falker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dingleberry is taking a breather. Falker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1##SUB#
Dingleberry is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Falker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dingleberry tries to stand but can't do so whilst Falker controls his leg. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Dingleberry pushes Falker up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Dingleberry manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T2#
Falker prevents Dingleberry from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Dingleberry is looking for a triangle but Falker pushes his legs off easily.
Dingleberry managing to control the position.
Dingleberry striking off his back but it's not causing Falker any problems.
Falker being controlled here momentarily.
Dingleberry wants to get back to his feet but Falker is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Falker trying to control but Dingleberry is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Falker darts in looking for a takedown but Dingleberry gets double underhooks and turns Falker into the cage.
Dingleberry fails to land with a series of punches.
Dingleberry tries to score with a low kick but Falker moves his leg out of the way.
Dingleberry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Falker fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Dingleberry rushes Falker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4##BC#
Dingleberry breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Dingleberry fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Falker, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Dingleberry gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Dingleberry is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dingleberry is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dingleberry lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Dingleberry is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Dingleberry dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Falker gets tackled into the cage by Dingleberry. Dingleberry maintains the clinch.
Falker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dingleberry after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Dingleberry decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Dingleberry has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Falker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Andrew Dingleberry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dingleberry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dingleberry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Falker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Falker is breathing heavily.#T1#
Dingleberry controls Falker momentarily but Falker frees himself.
Dingleberry has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Falker wants to pass the guard but Dingleberry is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Dingleberry fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Falker, pushing him back against the cage.
Dingleberry using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Falker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Dingleberry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Falker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Falker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dingleberry's waist but Dingleberry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Falker off to one side. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Dingleberry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dingleberry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Falker can do to turn this around?
Dingleberry throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Dingleberry clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Dingleberry has Falker pressed against the cage, preventing Falker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Falker throws an elbow but it misses. #TD#
Dingleberry jumps into guard, dragging Falker to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dingleberry is on top in guard. #REVR#
Dingleberry controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU#
Dingleberry stands up from Falker's guard - Dingleberry perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Dingleberry shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dingleberry is standing up over Falker. Falker looks to escape but Dingleberry dives into side control. #T4##REVB#
Dingleberry passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Falker!
Dingleberry wants to stand but Falker is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up. #SUB#
Dingleberry looking to secure an arm triangle but Falker defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Falker is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Dingleberry dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Dingleberry shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dingleberry controlling the pace.
Dingleberry tries to stand but can't do so whilst Falker controls his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dingleberry stalling.
Falker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Falker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dingleberry lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dingleberry works his way into side control.
Dingleberry wants to stand but Falker is controlling his arm.#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.
Dingleberry lands some shots froms side control.
Dingleberry works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dingleberry passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Falker! #SUB#
Dingleberry looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dingleberry controlling from mount. #T3#
Dingleberry is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Dingleberry looking to finish Falker with some ground and pound. This is bad for Falker!#SUB#
Dingleberry is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Falker has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dingleberry sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU#
Dingleberry stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #CL#
Dingleberry gets a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Dingleberry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Dingleberry instigates a clinch.
Fredi Falker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrew Dingleberry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Dingleberry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Dingleberry!

Event: RMMA 3 - Las Vegas
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Kerkermann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bones circles away.
Bones steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kerkermann.#CL2#
Bones clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Bones pulls guard successfully.
Kerkermann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bones is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kerkermann postures up in Bones's guard and throws a big left but Bones blocks it.
Bones managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerkermann wants to control from the top but Bones keeps moving. #T1#
Kerkermann tries to free his leg and advance position but Bones is retaining full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kerkermann advances position into side control!
Bones is pushing Kerkermann's head away, looking to escape. Kerkermann manages to hold on to the position though.
Kerkermann tries to score with some ground and pound. Bones controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Bones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bones tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Kerkermann is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bones has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Kerkermann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bones tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Bones regains half guard.
Bones tries to roll over but Kerkermann keeps him under control.
Kerkermann stalling. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kerkermann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bones won't allow Kerkermann to pass to mount.
Bones trying to hold on to Kerkermann's head to control him but Kerkermann postures up.
Bones felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Kerkermann seems to be working for a kimura but Bones defends the submission attempt.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Bones.
Kerkermann slips a jab and a cross from Bones.
Kerkermann tries to counter with a takedown but Bones is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Bones has managed to clinch.
Kerkermann tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bones smiles and moves away. #T4##TD2#
Bones dives in and scores a takedown into Kerkermann's guard.
Bones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bones trying to control the position from guard on top but Kerkermann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kerkermann working for a triangle but Bones defends it easily.
Kerkermann bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bones's guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Drew Bones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kerkermann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kerkermann defends well and Bones ends up having to push Kerkermann into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kerkermann shoots and misses
and Bones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bones shoots in for a takedown but Kerkermann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kerkermann changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kerkermann bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bones's head backwards.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bones leaning against his opponent.
Kerkermann is looking for a takedown.
Bones slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bones pulls guard successfully.
Bones wants to control but Kerkermann passes easily into half guard. #T1#
Bones wants to improve his position but Kerkermann is controlling well. #SUB2#
Bones actively working from the bottom here.
Kerkermann controlling the action here.
Bones wants to improve his position but Kerkermann is controlling well.
Bones wants to control but Kerkermann is keeping busy. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Bones looking for submissions off his back.
Bones is trying to stand back up but Kerkermann is controlling him
Bones is looking to control Kerkermann's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bones avoid being mounted?
Kerkermann throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kerkermann wants to take a breather but Bones is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kerkermann shoots in for a takedown but Bones shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milan Kerkermann. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Bones misses with a takedown attempt - Kerkermann sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bones tries for a takedown but Kerkermann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kerkermann throws a right hand that Bones ducks under and follows up with a left that Bones also avoids with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bones.
Bones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bones wants it to stay on the feet.
Bones wants to counter with a clinch but Kerkermann pushes him away.
Kerkermann shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bones but Bones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bones throws a right hand that Kerkermann ducks under and follows up with a left that Kerkermann also avoids with ease.
Kerkermann walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Bones moves into range and clinches up with Kerkermann.#T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Bones.
Bones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kerkermann just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bones slows down the pace here. #BC2#
Bones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Kerkermann misses the target.
Milan Kerkermann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kerkermann shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bones closes the distance and clinches up with Kerkermann, looking for a takedown. Bones pushes Kerkermann against the cage but Kerkermann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bones dives in for a single leg takedown but Kerkermann sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kerkermann avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bones sizes up Kerkermann with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Drew Bones 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Kerkermann dives in and grabs Bones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bones pushes down on Kerkermann's head and hops out.
Bones shoots in and drives through. Kerkermann sprawls well.
Bones takes one to the side of the head.
Bones throws a head kick that misses.
Kerkermann throws a series of punches but Bones moves out of range.
Bones with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Kerkermann to counter with a crisp jab.
Kerkermann scores with a three punch combo! #CL2#
Bones closes the distance and clinches.
Bones tries a knee to the head but Kerkermann blocks it.
Bones looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Bones manages to pull guard.
Bones 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##T1#
Kerkermann is staying active underneath Bones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kerkermann is looking for a sweep. Bones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bones is looking to stall here but Kerkermann recovers full guard.
Bones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kerkermann lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bones trying to control the position. #T2#
Kerkermann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Bones throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kerkermann uses it to pass to side control.
Bones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kerkermann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kerkermann working the ground and pound but Bones is defending the strikes.
Bones tries to improve position but can't.
Kerkermann trying to control the position but Bones is working away. #T3#
Bones tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU#
Kerkermann has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kerkermann misses with a two punch combination.
Bones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kerkermann as he jumps to the side.
Milan Kerkermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drew Bones.
Bones throws a nice looking combination but Kerkermann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kerkermann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bones tries to close the distance and clinch but Kerkermann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4##CL2#
Kerkermann tries to keep at a distance but Bones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kerkermann is trying to pull guard but Bones has him pressed against the cage.
Bones has Kerkermann pressed against the cage, preventing Kerkermann from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kerkermann is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kerkermann is pressed up against the cage. Bones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kerkermann down to the mat. Kerkermann avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bones throws a sloppy head kick and Kerkermann moves out of range easily.
Bones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bones wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Bones rushes Kerkermann and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bones can't get the takedown.
Bones just leaning against Kerkermann, taking a breather.
Milan Kerkermann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drew Bones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kerkermann throws a punch but it's blocked by Bones.

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 Milan Kerkermann.
I think Bones 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drew Bones!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2025

#R1#
Falker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Schaffer defends well and Falker ends up having to push Schaffer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Falker walks into a left hand.
Schaffer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Falker avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Schaffer tries to keep at a distance but Falker has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Falker is trying to trip Schaffer. He has hold of a leg but Schaffer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Falker persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Falker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Falker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Falker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Falker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Schaffer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schaffer 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.
Falker trying to control but Schaffer is working from the bottom.
Falker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schaffer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Falker trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaffer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schaffer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Schaffer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Falker controls the pace.
Falker wants to control from the top but Schaffer keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Schaffer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Falker.
Falker wants to counter with a clinch but Schaffer pushes him away.
Falker dives in for a single leg takedown but Schaffer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Schaffer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Falker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Schaffer defends well and Falker ends up having to push Schaffer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Noah Schaffer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fredi Falker.
Schaffer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Schaffer lands an overhand right.
Falker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Falker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Falker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T3#
Schaffer stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#SUB2#
Falker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Schaffer is looking to reverse the position.
Falker wants to take a breather but Schaffer manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Falker. #SUB2#
Falker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Falker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Falker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schaffer is keeping the position for now.
Schaffer wants to stand up but Falker is controlling him.
Schaffer is trying to keep Falker in close.
Falker passes Schaffer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Falker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schaffer sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Noah Schaffer will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Falker shoots for a takedown but Schaffer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Falker drives through and clinches with Schaffer against the cage.
Schaffer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Falker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Schaffer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Schaffer's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Falker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Schaffer scores with a four punch combination!
The fighters circle momentarily. Schaffer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Falker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schaffer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Falker somewhat.
Noah Schaffer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fredi Falker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaffer tries to bum rush Falker with a series of wild strikes but Falker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Falker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Schaffer wants to control but Falker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Falker trying to control the action but Schaffer is working from the bottom.
Falker content to control rather than advance.
Schaffer is looking to improve his position.
Falker is keen to just control but Schaffer is a slippery customer.
Falker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Schaffer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Falker on the ground.
Falker trying to control from half guard but Schaffer is working away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Schaffer is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Schaffer looks to land a combination. Falker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Falker closes the distance and clinches up with Schaffer, looking for a takedown. Falker pushes Schaffer against the cage but Schaffer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Schaffer digs a good hook to Falker's body. #CL2#
Falker moves into the clinch.
Schaffer tries to break free but Falker pushes him back against the cage.
Schaffer is pressed up against the cage. Falker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Schaffer down to the mat. Schaffer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Noah Schaffer is winning the standup battle so far.
Falker is breathing heavily.
Donk. Schaffer catches Falker right on the button with a cross.
Falker fails with the takedown.
Schaffer is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Falker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A right-left combo lands from Schaffer.
Schaffer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Schaffer duly obliges.
Schaffer connects with a single shot there.
Falker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Schaffer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Falker eats them both and turns towards Schaffer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Schaffer misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schaffer jabs at Falker's body.
Falker moves to clinch but Schaffer breaks away
and Schaffer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4##CL2#
Falker gets a clinch.
Schaffer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schaffer working hard to break the clinch.
Falker is trying to stall.
Schaffer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Falker can do to turn this around?
Falker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Schaffer's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Falker manages to break the clinch.
Schaffer misses with a wild combination.
Noah Schaffer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Falker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Noah Schaffer 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#
Falker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Schaffer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice sprawl there from Schaffer as Falker shoots in.
The crowd cheers as Schaffer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Falker doesn't seem phased though.
Schaffer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Falker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schaffer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaffer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Falker.
Falker wants to clinch up but Schaffer keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Falker has Schaffer up against the cage in a clinch.
Falker throws a head punch that misses. #T1##BC2#
Falker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schaffer cracks Falker with an open hand slap.
Schaffer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Schaffer misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Falker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Falker gets a double leg takedown into Schaffer's guard.
Falker won't allow Schaffer to sweep him here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Falker pushes down on Schaffer's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Falker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schaffer trying to control here.
Schaffer is trying to stand back up but Falker is controlling him #SUB2#
Falker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Falker is looking to advance position but Schaffer won't allow it.
Schaffer is looking for a sweep. Falker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Schaffer pushes Falker off looking to stand but Falker dives back in and keeps control.
Schaffer tries to get to full guard but Falker has control of the leg.
Falker performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Falker seems to be working for a kimura but Schaffer defends the submission attempt.
Falker prevents Schaffer from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Falker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schaffer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schaffer punching from the bottom.
Falker moves into full mount! Schaffer won't be happy about that!
Schaffer is desperately trying to improve his position but Falker has a good base and remains in mount.
Falker controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Falker jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Schaffer manages to avoid the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fredi Falker.
I think Schaffer 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noah Schaffer!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2025

#R1#
Bouabek scores with the left hand. Klen knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice shot by Bouabek.#TD2#
Bouabek gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Klen won't allow Bouabek to get back to his feet.
Bouabek is trying to keep Klen in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bouabek keeping moving, preventing Klen from controlling successfully.
Klen is looking to stand up but Bouabek won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouabek keeping moving, preventing Klen from controlling successfully.
Klen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bouabek being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Klen wants to pass the guard but Bouabek is keeping the position.#SUB#
Bouabek working for submissions but it's allowed Klen to get to half guard.
Klen is looking to advance position but Bouabek won't allow it.
Bouabek tries to get to full guard but Klen has control of the leg.
Klen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T2#
Klen looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Klen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Klen looking to control but Bouabek is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bouabek tries to improve his position but instead Klen has taken his back! #T3#
Bouabek prevents Klen from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Klen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bouabek defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Klen is looking to control Bouabek but Bouabek is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bouabek manages to reverse the position and now he's in Klen's guard. Nice work there by Bouabek. #T4##SUB2#
Klen is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bouabek frees his head nicely. Oh but Klen has switched to an armbar! Bouabek is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Loris Klen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Schafer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Afgahni, pushing him back against the cage.
Afgahni working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Schafer manages to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Afgahni accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Schafer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schafer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Afgahni knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schafer on the ground.
Schafer is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Schafer is looking for a triangle but Afgahni pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Afgahni sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Afgahni loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1##SUB2#
Schafer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Afgahni is aware though and is defending well.
Afgahni wants to control from the top but Schafer keeps moving.
Schafer controls Afgahni momentarily but Afgahni frees himself.
Afgahni stops Schafer from standing up. #SU#
Schafer is working an open guard so Afgahni takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Afgahni closes the distance and clinches up with Schafer, looking for a takedown. Afgahni pushes Schafer against the cage but Schafer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Afgahni throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schafer tries to counter with a clinch but Afgahni shakes him off and moves away.
Schafer has his takedown stuffed
and Afgahni counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Afgahni misses with a series of wild punches. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Schafer.

Afgahni throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Afgahni looks for a takedown but Schafer sprawls well.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Schafer.
Schafer wants to stand but Afgahni is controlling his arm.#T3#
Afgahni is looking to regain half guard here but Schafer keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Schafer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Afgahni, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Schafer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Afgahni is trying to control Schafer's posture but Schafer avoids it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Afgahni is looking to regain half guard here but Schafer keeps moving and retains side control.
Schafer advances to full mount.
Afgahni is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Schafer is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Afgahni to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Afgahni shrugs it off.
Schafer looking to control but Afgahni is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schafer wants to get back to his feet but Afgahni is holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hannes Schafer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Afgahni fails with a takedown attempt.
Afgahni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schafer was well out of range. Poor timing from Afgahni.
Afgahni misses with a series of wild punches.
Elyat Afgahni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Afgahni looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schafer is fending him off so far but Afgahni persists. Nope, Schafer circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Schafer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Afgahni to the mat! Afgahni manages to get full guard.

Afgahni is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schafer jumps guard but Afgahni turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Afgahni prevents the takedown attempt.
Afgahni is looking to break free of the clinch but Schafer has double underhooks. #T1##TD2#
Schafer jumps guard. #SUB2#
Schafer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Afgahni defends it easily.
Schafer keeping full guard, as Afgahni tries to pass.
Afgahni wants to control from the top but Schafer keeps moving.
Schafer is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Afgahni slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Afgahni passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Schafer parries the strikes from Afgahni easily there. Afgahni is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Schafer to escape. #SU#
Afgahni decides to stand up, so the ref orders Schafer to his feet.
Schafer wants to clinch.
Afgahni went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Afgahni looks to land a combination but Schafer avoids it well.
Schafer throws out a counter right but Afgahni avoids it with no problem.
Schafer fails with a takedown attempt.
Elyat Afgahni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannes Schafer.
Schafer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Schafer goes for a double leg but Afgahni avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Afgahni continues to drive forward.
Afgahni shoots in for a takedown but Schafer shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Afgahni fails with a takedown attempt.
Schafer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Afgahni.#T4#
Afgahni shoots for a takedown but Schafer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Schafer looking to score a takedown here. Afgahni is defending well but Schafer drives through and ends up in Afgahni's guard.
Afgahni keeping moving, preventing Schafer from controlling successfully.
Hannes Schafer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Afgahni wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Schafer is now in half guard.
Schafer not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Schafer is looking for a kimura but Afgahni is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schafer to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hannes Schafer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Afgahni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Schafer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Afgahni wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Schafer is trying to pull guard but Afgahni has him pressed against the cage.
Afgahni tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Afgahni has had enough of the clinch but Schafer keeps him there for the moment.
Afgahni is trying to push Schafer away but Schafer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Schafer drags the fight down to the ground.
Afgahni wants to control from the top but Schafer keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schafer pulls Afgahni in close to his closed guard and prevents Afgahni from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Schafer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Afgahni doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Afgahni manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Schafer is trying to keep Afgahni in close.
Afgahni has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Schafer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Afgahni's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Afgahni working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schafer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schafer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Afgahni trying to control the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Afgahni throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Schafer escapes and throws Afgahni's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schafer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Afgahni keeps working.
Afgahni takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Schafer wants to control but Afgahni is keeping him busy.
Afgahni is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Schafer tries to stand but Afgahni is controlling his head. #SUB2#
Schafer has hold of Afgahni's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Afgahni tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Schafer cranks the arm and Afgahni screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Afgahni, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hannes Schafer!

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