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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 11, 2018
#R1#
Tracz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Universe.
Tracz shoots in for a takedown but Universe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Universe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Universe stalks Tracz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tracz's face. Tracz staggers backwards, shaken.
Universe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tracz's hands.#CL#
Universe clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Universe working Tracz over with knees to the body.
Tracz is looking for a takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Universe.
Knees in the clinch landing for Universe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tracz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Universe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tracz misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1##BC#
Universe breaks the clinch.
Universe keeps Tracz at a distance using the push kick.
A good leg kick by Universe.
Universe throws a head kick that misses.
Universe misses with a few strikes there.
And Tracz tries to counter it with a takedown but Universe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Universe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Universe wants it to stay on the feet.
Mr Universe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janusz Tracz.
Universe keeps Tracz at a distance using the push kick.
Tracz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Universe doesn't seem bothered though.
Universe pushes Tracz away with a front kick.
Universe moves away from the strike by Tracz.
Tracz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Universe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Universe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Universe ducks under a wild hook from Tracz.
Universe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
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!
Universe lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tracz takes a step back to recover.
Tracz looks winded!#T2#
Universe digs a good hook to Tracz's body.
We've been told by Universe's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Universe.
Tracz missing with a left hand there. Universe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Universe jabs at Tracz's body.
Universe looks to land a combination. Tracz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tracz has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Universe.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Universe - that will leave a mark!
Universe throws a head kick that half lands. #TD2#
Tracz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Universe to the mat! Universe manages to get full guard. #ES#
Universe uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Universe lands a high kick!
A shot to the liver by Universe. Beautiful body shot.
Universe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Universe keeps Tracz at a distance using the push kick. #T3##CL#
Universe clinches.
Tracz avoiding damage as Universe throws knees to the body.
Tracz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Universe is defending well.
Universe trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Universe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Universe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tracz misses with a looping right.
Universe thows a body kick. Tracz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A punch combination from Universe misses. #CL#
Universe moves into the clinch.
Universe gets through Tracz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Universe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tracz throws a hook but Universe avoids it easily.
Universe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Universe throws a right hand that Tracz ducks under and follows up with a left that Tracz also avoids with ease.
Tracz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tracz is defended easily by Universe.
Universe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Universe.
Universe works over Tracz's head and body with a nice combination.
Universe lands a body shot.
Tracz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Universe defends it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tracz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Universe 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#
Universe misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Universe rushes Tracz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tracz looking to stall.
Tracz avoiding damage as Universe throws knees to the body.
Universe trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Universe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tracz throws a big shot that misses.
Universe is looking to wear down Tracz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tracz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Universe is trying to defend but Tracz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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.
Universe wants to improve his position but Tracz is controlling well.
Tracz controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Tracz is thwarting Universe's attempts to control the position.
Universe is positioning himself well to prevent Tracz advancing to mount.
Tracz trying to mount his opponent but Universe defends it.
Universe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tracz can do to turn this around?
Universe is concentrating on defense, preventing Tracz from advancing position.
Tracz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Universe wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Universe tries to close the distance and clinch but Tracz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Universe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Universe throws a big counter combination but Tracz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Universe tries to clinch up but Tracz circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Universe clinches up with Tracz and pushes him back against the cage.
Tracz takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Janusz Tracz has been cut.
Tracz is trying to push Universe away but Universe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tracz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tracz avoiding damage as Universe throws knees to the body.
Tracz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tracz letting Universe take a breather here.
Tracz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mr Universe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Universe tries a knee to the head but Tracz blocks it. #T3#
Universe landing knees to the body.
Tracz is breathing heavily.
Universe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
Universe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tracz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Universe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tracz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tracz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Universe as he jumps to the side.
Tracz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tracz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Universe is fending him off so far but Tracz persists. Nope, Universe circles away and we're back to standing.
Mr Universe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janusz Tracz.
Universe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Universe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T4#
Universe cracks Tracz with an open hand slap.
Universe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mr Universe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Universe clinches up with Tracz and pushes him back against the cage.
Universe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
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!
Universe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tracz blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Universe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Universe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tracz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Universe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tracz avoiding damage as Universe throws knees to the body.
Universe is pushing Tracz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Universe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tracz avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Universe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Janusz Tracz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Tracz just misses with a punch to the body.
Universe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tracz.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Universe has knocked Tracz down with a huge combo! Universe steps away and waves a wobbly Tracz back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Tracz is rocked!
Tracz has his takedown stuffed
and Universe counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mr Universe!
A victorious Mr Universe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 01, 2018
#R1#
Hazard throws a hook but Universe avoids it easily.
Universe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Skap Hazard has been cut.
A right-left combo lands from Universe.
Universe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hazard avoids a kick to the body.
Hazard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hazard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Universe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hazard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hazard loads up on a big right hand but Universe slips the punch.
Universe tries to counter by clinching up but Hazard breaks away and moves out of range.
Universe thuds his right hand into Hazard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mr Universe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Universe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Universe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hazard.
Universe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL#
Universe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Universe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Universe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hazard is defending well for now.#BC#
Universe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Universe pushes Hazard up against the cage in a clinch.
Hazard avoiding damage as Universe throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Hazard manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Hazard. That snapped Universe's head back.
Universe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Universe connects with an inside leg kick.
Universe slips a jab from Hazard.
Universe misses with a head kick. #CL#
Universe clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Hazard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Hazard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Universe misses
and Hazard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Universe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hazard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hazard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Universe. Universe obviously looking to wear him down.
Universe throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Universe - that landed with a thud.
Hazard blocking some punches.
Hazard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Universe crunches a lovely knee into Hazard's ribcage.#BC2#
Hazard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Universe wants to clinch.
Universe slips under a jab from Hazard.#CL#
Universe closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Universe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hazard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Universe.
Universe is looking to clinch.
Hazard moves out of range of the body kick from Universe.
Hazard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hazard takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Hazard throws an overhand right that lands on Universe's shoulder, as Universe tries to avoid the shot.
And Universe counters with a quick kick to the body but Hazard blocks it.
Universe throws a sloppy head kick and Hazard moves out of range easily.
Hazard slips a jab and a cross from Universe.
Hazard looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Universe closes the distance and pushes Hazard back into the cage.#BC2#
Hazard manages to break the clinch.
Hazard misses with a hook. Universe ducked under it nicely.
And Universe counters with a quick kick to the body but Hazard blocks it.
Universe throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Universe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Universe closes the distance but Hazard moves to the side
and Hazard counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Universe's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hazard misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Universe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Skap Hazard's cut.
That's time! Universe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Universe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Universe. Those never looked like landing.
Universe misses with a few strikes there.
Universe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Universe moves in looking to clinch but Hazard pushes him off.
Mr Universe is winning the standup battle so far.
Universe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hazard.
Hazard swats away the attempt to clinch by Universe.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hazard! But no joy.
Hazard might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Universe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hazard.
Mr Universe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hazard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hazard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Universe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hazard can do to turn this around?
Universe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hazard throws out a counter right but Universe avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Hazard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Universe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Universe lands a leg kick that knocks Hazard off balance momentarily.
Universe lands a high kick!
Hazard looks to throw the jab but Universe is out of range.
Hazard moves out of range as Universe throws a body kick.
Universe misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Universe.
Hazard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Universe looks to clinch
and Hazard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Universe lands with a kick to the temple. Hazard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hazard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Universe throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hazard to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Universe misses
and Hazard counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hazard moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Hazard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hazard connects with a jab.
Universe ducks right into an uppercut from Hazard.
A combination from Universe does no damage.
Universe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Universe throws a right and a left that Hazard avoids nicely.
Hazard throws out a loose jab but Universe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Universe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hazard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Universe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Universe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hazard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Universe.
Hazard throws a hook but Universe avoids it easily.
Universe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Universe scores with a leg kick.
Universe misses with a wild combination.
Hazard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Universe tests Hazard's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Hazard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Universe.
Nice uppercut there from Hazard.
Universe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Universe throws a sloppy head kick
and Hazard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Universe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Hazard tries to break the clinch but Universe is controlling the position.
Hazard working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Universe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Skap Hazard's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Hazard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Universe looks to land a combination. Hazard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
Universe has managed to clinch.
Hazard blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Universe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hazard moves out of range of the body kick from Universe.
Universe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Hazard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Universe closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazard tries to break free but Universe pushes him back against the cage.
Hazard wants to get back to striking at distance but Universe won't allow it.
Hazard wants to get back to striking at distance but Universe won't allow it.
Universe missing with knees to the body.
Mr Universe has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Hazard breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Universe is looking to clinch but Hazard is avoiding it.
Universe throws a combination that misses
and Hazard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hazard takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Universe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hazard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Universe tries a head kick but it misses.
Hazard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hazard ducks right into an uppercut from Universe.
Hazard throws an overhand right that lands on Universe's shoulder, as Universe tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Nice body kick there by Universe.
Universe works the jab nicely.
Universe slips a straight right by Hazard.
Universe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Universe gets a clinch.
Hazard takes an elbow to the temple.
Universe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Universe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Universe throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hazard.#CL#
Universe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hazard managing to block the knees to the body from Universe. #T3#
Hazard is trying to break free.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hazard has had enough of the clinch but Universe keeps him there for the moment.
Hazard is trying to break free.
Hazard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Universe lands with a short shot to the head.
Universe slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Hazard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Universe tries to clinch but Hazard is having none of it.
Hazard throws out a counter right but Universe avoids it with no problem.
Universe wants to clinch.
That kick from Universe tenderised Hazard's leg. Hazard is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Universe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hazard.
Hazard throws a hook but Universe blocks it.
Universe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Universe trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Universe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hazard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Universe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Universe misses with a kick to the body
and Hazard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skap Hazard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mr Universe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Universe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hazard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Universe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Universe 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Universe!

During a confident post fight interview, Mr Universe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Skap Hazard stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will win next time. That's for sure!'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 09, 2018
#R1#
McAuliffe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Universe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Universe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McAuliffe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Universe throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McAuliffe.#CL#
Universe rushes McAuliffe and presses him up against the cage.
Universe misses with a punch to the body.
Universe landing knees to the head. #ROC#
McAuliffe is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jack McAuliffe has been cut.
Universe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McAuliffe is still on wobbly legs! Can Universe finish him?
Universe lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Universe unloads a knee to the mid-section. McAuliffe lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Clinched against the cage, Universe lands a big elbow that drops McAuliffe! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - McAuliffe is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Universe!
A very excited looking Mr Universe 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.
The defeated Jack McAuliffe had this to say: 's*ck my d*ck'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 20, 2018
#R1#
Universe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Universe.
McAuliffe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Universe.
McAuliffe misses with the combination. #CL#
Universe rushes McAuliffe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McAuliffe presses Universe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Universe is stalling here.
Universe stalling against the cage.
Universe seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Still in the clinch, Universe scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAuliffe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Universe's elbow.
Universe struggles to land a body shot inside as McAuliffe controls his hands.
Universe blocks an uppercut.
Universe blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Universe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McAuliffe is defending well for now.
McAuliffe misses with a punch to the body.
Universe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Universe trying to land knees to the body.
Universe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McAuliffe's defenses.
McAuliffe should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Universe unloads a knee to the mid-section. McAuliffe lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Universe missing with knees to the body.
McAuliffe misses with a hook to the ribs.
McAuliffe throws a punch but it's blocked by Universe.
McAuliffe lands a shoulder strike.
Universe has McAuliffe pressed against the cage, preventing McAuliffe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A knee to the head by Universe. #CUT#
It looks like Jack McAuliffe has been cut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Universe tries to land knees in the clinch but McAuliffe avoids the damage to the body.
McAuliffe struggles to land a body shot inside as Universe controls his hands. #T2#
Universe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McAuliffe misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Universe breaks from the clinch.
McAuliffe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Universe counters with a one-two to the body.
Universe ducks under a wild hook from McAuliffe.
A punch combination from McAuliffe misses.
A jab from McAuliffe misses.
McAuliffe misses the jab.
A punch combination from McAuliffe misses.
Universe avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Universe has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3#
McAuliffe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McAuliffe scores with a nice hook to the head.
McAuliffe tries to work over Universe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McAuliffe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McAuliffe takes a knee to the side of the body.
McAuliffe looks winded!
Universe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McAuliffe.
Universe lands a right hand that snaps the head of McAuliffe backwards.
McAuliffe throws a head punch that misses.
McAuliffe throws a punch but it's blocked by Universe.
Universe prevents a body shot from McAuliffe.
McAuliffe avoiding damage as Universe throws knees to the body.
McAuliffe goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Universe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from McAuliffe. Those never looked like landing.
McAuliffe misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Universe with a nice cross.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McAuliffe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Universe - the referee stops the clock and McAuliffe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Universe. McAuliffe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Universe gets a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Universe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Universe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McAuliffe circles away quickly and effectively.
McAuliffe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McAuliffe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Universe circles away quickly and effectively.
Jack McAuliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McAuliffe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Universe darts in and clinches McAuliffe up against the cage.
Universe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Universe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack McAuliffe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McAuliffe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Universe counters with a nice body shot.
Universe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McAuliffe can do to turn this around?
Universe lands a nice shot to the body.
Universe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McAuliffe.
McAuliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Universe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McAuliffe throws a hook to the side of Universe's head but Universe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McAuliffe looks to land a combination but Universe avoids it well.
Universe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Universe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McAuliffe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McAuliffe duly obliges.
McAuliffe misses with the combination.
McAuliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Universe manages to avoid it.
Mr Universe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Universe throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
McAuliffe throws a series of punches but Universe moves out of range.
McAuliffe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Universe. Universe obviously looking to wear him down.
We've been told by Universe's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Universe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McAuliffe's hands.
McAuliffe walks into a straight right hand from Universe.#ROC#
McAuliffe is rocked!
McAuliffe is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#CL#
Universe moves into range and clinches up with McAuliffe.
McAuliffe is still on wobbly legs! Can Universe finish him?
McAuliffe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Universe lands a good knee to the midsection. McAuliffe won't want to take too many of those.
McAuliffe seems to have recovered his senses.
McAuliffe is breathing heavily.#BC#
Universe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Universe has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Universe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from McAuliffe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McAuliffe misses with a few strikes there.
McAuliffe throws a body shot but no joy.
McAuliffe throws a series of punches but Universe avoids them all with ease.
Universe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McAuliffe misses with a double jab. #CL#
Universe moves into range and clinches up with McAuliffe.
McAuliffe takes a knee to the side of the body.
Universe has McAuliffe pressed against the cage.
Universe blocks an uppercut.
McAuliffe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McAuliffe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Universe unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Universe breaks the clinch.
Universe scores with a crisp jab that stopped McAuliffe in his tracks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Universe, as that shot connected.
McAuliffe throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Universe counters by clinching up.
McAuliffe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Universe is keeping busy.
Mr Universe has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3##BC#
Universe manages to break the clinch.
Universe lands a two punch combo.
Universe connects with a looping right hand.
Mr Universe is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Universe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McAuliffe, pushing him back against the cage.
Universe tries to land knees in the clinch but McAuliffe avoids the damage to the body.
McAuliffe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Universe is keeping busy.
Universe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Universe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Universe tries to land knees in the clinch but McAuliffe avoids the damage to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Universe.
Universe blocks an uppercut.
Universe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC#
Universe breaks from the clinch. #T4#
McAuliffe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD#
and Universe counters with a crisp one two that drops McAuliffe! Universe thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves McAuliffe to his feet! McAuliffe is in big trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Universe lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - McAuliffe can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Universe and McAuliffe drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Universe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Universe!
Mr Universe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Jack McAuliffe stepped up to the mic, saying 's*ck my d*ck'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 17, 2018
#R1##CL#
Universe closes the distance and clinches.
Cleary tries for a takedown but Universe manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Universe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cleary.
Cleary lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Cleary is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Universe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Universe prevents Cleary from improving position.
Cleary working the body and head with strikes. #SUB2#
Cleary is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Universe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Universe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Universe is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cleary asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1#
A lull in the action here as Cleary stalls from top position.
Cleary advances to mount.
Universe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Universe is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Cleary raining down hammerfists from mount.#SUB2#
Cleary looking for a guillotine from mount but Universe is having none of it.
Cleary fails to advance to Universe's back.
Universe is squirming around, avoiding Cleary's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Universe is working to get back to half guard.
Cleary looking to finish Universe with some ground and pound. This is bad for Universe!
Universe is desperately trying to improve his position but Cleary has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cleary landing shots from mount.
Cleary postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Universe looks a forlorn figure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Universe is looking to get to half guard.
Universe tries to lock up and control but Cleary gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Cleary quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Cleary but it's paid off an Universe is forced to tap! Nice work by Cleary.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrick Cleary!
A very excited looking Patrick Cleary 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: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 09, 2018
#R1#
Universe with a nice cross.
Mac Airt blocks a head kick by Universe.
Mac Airt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Universe misses with a combination
and Mac Airt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Universe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mac Airt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mac Airt throws a big shot that misses.
Universe tries to clinch there but Mac Airt circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Universe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've been told by Universe's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the side of Universe's head but Universe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Mac Airt looks to move away, Universe throws a big counter combo but Mac Airt just gets out of the way.
Mac Airt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Universe. That one must have hurt.
Universe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Universe feints and then cracks Mac Airt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mac Airt down.
Universe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mac Airt avoids the head kick by Universe.
Mac Airt connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like Mr Universe has been cut.
Mac Airt lands a nice looking body shot.
Universe throws a right and a left that Mac Airt avoids nicely.
Jab from Mac Airt.
Universe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mac Airt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the side of Universe's head but Universe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Universe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mac Airt manages to circle out of the way.
Mac Airt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mac Airt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Universe has time to react.#T2##CL#
Universe rushes Mac Airt and presses him up 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!#BC2#
Mac Airt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mac Airt moves out of range of the body kick.
Mac Airt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mac Airt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Universe manages to avoid it.#CL#
Universe moves into range and clinches up with Mac Airt.
Mac Airt can't break the clinch.
Mac Airt tries to circle away but Universe has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Mac Airt breaks from the clinch.
Universe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Universe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Universe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mac Airt works the jab nicely.
Mac Airt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#
Universe is rocked!#T3#
Mac Airt throws an overhand right that drops Universe like a sack of potatoes! Mac Airt dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac Mac Airt!
As Cormac Mac Airt got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: "With a host, with a valiant band Well did he go into Connacht. Alas, that he saw the blood of Conn On the side of Cuchulain's sword!"'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 05, 2018
#R1#
Universe lands a jab to the head.
A head kick by Rylie misses #CL2#
and Universe counters by clinching up.
Universe lands a body shot.
Rylie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Universe blocks a body shot from Rylie.
Universe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rylie is trying to break the clinch but Universe has him pressed against the cage.
Universe crunches a lovely knee into Rylie's ribcage.#BC2#
Universe breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Universe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Universe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Universe working Rylie over with knees to the body.
Rylie is breathing heavily.
Universe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
Universe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rylie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC2#
Rylie is rocked!
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!
Rylie steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Universe. That one must have hurt.
Oh Rylie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Nice body punch from Universe.
Rylie seems to have got his legs back now.
Universe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Universe lands a nice shot to the body.
Universe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Universe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rylie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A punch combination from Universe misses.
Whack! Universe lands a heavy head kick that drops Rylie. The ref tackles Universe to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Rylie was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Mr Universe!
Mr Universe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 28, 2018
#R1#
Rylie misses with a takedown #CL#
and Universe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Universe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Universe crunches a lovely knee into Rylie's ribcage.
Rylie looks winded!#BC#
Universe manages to break the clinch.
Ryan Rylie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rylie throws a body punch but Universe moves out of range.
Rylie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Universe counters with a good, hard body kick but Rylie shrugs it off.
Universe lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Universe rushes Rylie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Universe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Universe scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Universe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rylie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rylie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Universe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rylie's sensitive parts. #CL#
Universe pushes Rylie up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Universe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rylie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Universe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rylie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#
Rylie is rocked!
Universe lands a brutal head kick. Rylie looks out on his feet and Universe throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Mr Universe!
A victorious Mr Universe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 01, 2018
#R1#
Crowder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Universe misses the target.
Universe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crowder.
Universe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Crowder throws a body punch but Universe moves out of range.
Crowder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Universe.
Crowder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crowder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Universe manages to avoid it.
Universe throws a quick counter head kick but Crowder was just out of range.
Crowder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Universe manages to avoid it.
Universe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crowder on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Universe defending well as Crowder loads up on a big left hand.
Good work by Crowder as he checks the leg kick.
Crowder throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Universe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Universe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Universe is looking to clinch but Crowder is avoiding it.
Crowder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A punch combination from Universe misses.
Crowder misses with a looping right.
Crowder moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Mr Universe has been cut.#CL#
Universe pushes Crowder up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Crowder breaks from the clinch.
Crowder looks to score with a jab to the body but Universe is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Universe misses its target.
Crowder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Universe moves away.
Crowder throws an overhand right that lands on Universe's shoulder, as Universe tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Universe.
Universe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crowder swings for the body but Universe moves out of range.
Universe misses with a kick to the body. #CL#
Universe moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Crowder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Universe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Crowder avoids the body shot from Universe.
Universe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A cross from Crowder lands.
Universe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Universe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
A punch combination from Universe misses.
Crowder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Universe.
Universe lands a right hook to the body.
Universe slips a straight right by Crowder.
A big right from Crowder misses.
Crowder avoids the head kick by Universe.
Crowder misses the shot to the body.
Crowder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Universe.
Universe is looking to counter punch.
Crowder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Universe fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Universe takes one to the chin there.
Universe throws a combination that misses
enabling Crowder to counter with a crisp jab.
Universe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crowder manages to avoid it.
Universe lands a front kick.
Universe tries to clinch but Crowder is having none of it.
Universe misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowder misses with a right hand
and Universe counters with a two punch combo.
Crowder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Universe.
Universe tries to counter by clinching up but Crowder breaks away and moves out of range.
Universe tries to clinch up.
Crowder is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Universe with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rhys Crowder will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mr Universe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Crowder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Universe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Crowder is out of range. #CL#
Universe moves into the clinch.
Universe working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Crowder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crunch! Universe slams his shin into Crowder's torso.
Universe checks a leg kick nicely.
Crowder scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Universe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Universe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Universe staying out of range there.
Rhys Crowder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Universe wants to clinch but Crowder slips to the side
and Crowder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Universe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crowder manages to avoid it.#T1#
Universe thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Crowder misses the target.
Crowder scores with a punch to the head.
Universe throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Crowder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crowder throws the left hand but Universe avoids the punch easily.
It appears Universe was looking to counter with a kick there.
Universe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crowder.
It looked like Universe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Universe misses with a body kick.
Universe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crowder.
Universe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crowder.
Universe misses with a straight right.
Crowder throws out a counter right but Universe avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Universe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crowder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Universe.
Universe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Universe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Universe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Universe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crowder avoids it.
Crowder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Universe backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crowder takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Rhys Crowder has been cut.
Good body shot from Universe.
Crowder lands a shoulder strike.
Universe tries to work over Crowder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Universe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Universe tries to land knees in the clinch but Crowder avoids the damage to the body.
Universe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crowder's elbow. #T3##BC#
Universe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Universe throws the left hand but Crowder avoids the punch easily.
Crowder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Universe misses with a body kick.
We've been told by Universe's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mr Universe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Universe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Crowder blocks a head kick by Universe.
A nice side step and Crowder releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Universe misses with a series of wild punches.
Crowder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crowder slips under a jab from Universe.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Universe. Crowder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Universe cracks the inside of Crowder's front leg.
A big left from Crowder misses.
Universe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crowder.
As Crowder looks to move away, Universe throws a big counter combo but Crowder just gets out of the way.#CL#
Universe closes the distance and clinches.
Crowder struggles to land a body shot inside as Universe controls his hands.
Crowder takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
Crowder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crowder stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The referee is keeping an eye on Crowder - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Crowder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rhys Crowder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Universe moves in looking to clinch but Crowder pushes him off.
Crowder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Universe takes a swing at Crowder's ribcage but misses.
Universe pushes Crowder away with a front kick.
Universe throws a right hand that Crowder ducks under and follows up with a left that Crowder also avoids with ease.
Universe scores with a leg kick.
Universe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crowder counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder throws a jab when Universe was well out of range.
Universe moves out of range of the strikes.
Crowder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Universe counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Crowder is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Universe tries to clinch there but Crowder circles away. #T1#
Universe tries to close the distance and clinch but Crowder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crowder! But no joy.
Crowder lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Some wild striking there from Universe.
Universe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Universe tries to clinch up but Crowder circles away and keeps his distance.
Crowder throws a body punch but Universe moves out of range.
Crowder getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Universe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Crowder lands with a cross. #T2#
Crowder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mr Universe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Universe moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Universe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Crowder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Universe pushes Crowder away with a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Universe.
Universe lands a head kick. Crowder smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Universe tries to clinch
and Crowder counters with a nice body shot.
Crowder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crowder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Universe's head backwards.
Universe misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crowder! But no joy.#T3#
Crowder misses the shot to the body.
Universe is looking to counter the offense by Crowder and move into the clinch.
Crowder misses with a wild body shot.
Universe misses with a double jab.
Crowder doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Universe throws a lazy head kick
and Crowder counters with a nice uppercut.
Universe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Universe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Universe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Universe takes one to the side of the head.
Universe moves away from the strike by Crowder.
Crowder connects with a jab.
Rhys Crowder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Crowder scores with a nice strike.
Universe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Universe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Universe missing with a left hand there. Crowder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crowder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Universe throws a right hand that misses
and Crowder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crowder misses with a hook.
As Crowder tries to get set, Universe tries to push him back and clinch up but Crowder manages to avoid the attempt.
Mr Universe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Universe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A combination from Universe does no damage.
Crowder avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A telegraphed right hand from Crowder misses the target.
Universe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Crowder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rhys Crowder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Crowder 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rhys Crowder!

A relieved looking Rhys Crowder thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 25, 2018
#R1#
Yongjaiyut darts in trying to clinch
letting Universe counter with a right hand.
Donk. Universe catches Yongjaiyut right on the button with a cross.
Yongjaiyut has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Universe.#CL2#
Universe clinches up with Yongjaiyut and pushes him back against the cage.
Yongjaiyut is trying to stall.
Universe crunches a lovely knee into Yongjaiyut's ribcage.
Yongjaiyut is looking to control Universe's arms but Universe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yongjaiyut has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Universe is struggling to control the position.
Universe scores with a hook to the body.
Universe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yongjaiyut is defending well for now.
Universe slowing the pace effectively.
Yongjaiyut blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1##BC2#
Universe manages to break the clinch.
Universe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yongjaiyut looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Universe moves into the clinch successfully.
Universe lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Universe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yongjaiyut sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jettrin Yongjaiyut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Universe moves into the clinch successfully.
Universe missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Universe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Universe swinging wildly here. #T2#
Yongjaiyut fails in his attempt to clinch.
Universe throws a big counter head kick but Yongjaiyut avoids it with no problem.
Yongjaiyut wants to clinch
and Universe counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Universe does it's job there.
Universe misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yongjaiyut tries to clinch there but Universe circles away.
Yongjaiyut tries to clinch but Universe is having none of it.
Universe throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yongjaiyut.
A left lands for Universe.
Yongjaiyut tries to clinch but Universe moves away
and Universe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yongjaiyut tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Universe counters with a two punch combo.
Yongjaiyut tries to clinch up but Universe circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Yongjaiyut rushes Universe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Universe as Yongjaiyut tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Universe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yongjaiyut tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Universe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Universe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Universe counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nice body kick there by Universe.
Yongjaiyut tries to close the distance and clinch up but Universe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Universe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Universe takes the fight into the clinch.
Universe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Universe avoids a wild elbow strike from Yongjaiyut.
Universe prevents a body shot from Yongjaiyut. #T4#
Universe lands a good knee to the midsection. Yongjaiyut won't want to take too many of those.
Yongjaiyut avoiding damage as Universe throws knees to the body.
Yongjaiyut misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Universe.
Knees to the body from Universe.
Knees in the clinch landing for Universe.
Yongjaiyut is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Universe breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Universe has closed the distance and engaged Yongjaiyut in a clinch.
Universe stalling in the clinch.
Universe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Universe.
Universe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Universe pushes Yongjaiyut back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Universe lands a knee to the head.
Universe lands a body punch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Universe obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Universe dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Yongjaiyut avoids the head kick by Universe.
Yongjaiyut doesn't manage to clinch there - Universe circles away.
Yongjaiyut tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Universe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yongjaiyut wants to clinch but Universe slips to the side
and Universe counters with a stiff right hand.
Yongjaiyut tries to clinch up but Universe circles away and keeps his distance.
Universe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Universe counters with a series of strikes. Yongjaiyut will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yongjaiyut tries to clinch but Universe moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yongjaiyut avoids the head kick by Universe.
Yongjaiyut tries to close the distance and clinch but Universe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yongjaiyut tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Universe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yongjaiyut moves to clinch but Universe breaks away
and Universe counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Yongjaiyut tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Universe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yongjaiyut fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Universe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yongjaiyut misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Universe breaks from the clinch.
Yongjaiyut looks to clinch
and Universe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Universe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yongjaiyut tries to clinch up.
Universe lands a nice looking body kick.
Universe thows a body kick. Yongjaiyut tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Yongjaiyut tries to clinch up but Universe circles away and keeps his distance.
Universe unleashes a big counter combination but Yongjaiyut bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Universe keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice shot by Universe.#CL2#
Universe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Universe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yongjaiyut up against the cage.
Yongjaiyut on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Come on Universe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Universe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Universe.
Universe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knees to the body from Universe.
Universe scores a nice knee to the body. #T3#
Universe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Universe lands an elbow just above Yongjaiyut 's eye.
Universe lands a good knee to the midsection. Yongjaiyut won't want to take too many of those.
Universe lands a good knee to the midsection. Yongjaiyut won't want to take too many of those.#BC2#
Universe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Universe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Yongjaiyut moves in looking to clinch but Universe pushes him off.
Universe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL2#
Universe closes the distance and clinches.
Universe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yongjaiyut lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Universe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Universe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Universe lands an elbow just above Yongjaiyut 's eye. #T4#
Yongjaiyut tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yongjaiyut misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yongjaiyut tries to stall but Universe uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC2#
Universe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yongjaiyut tries to clinch
and Universe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Yongjaiyut clinches up against the cage.
Universe lands an elbow inside that Yongjaiyut shrugs off.
Yongjaiyut takes an elbow to the temple.
Universe lands a nice elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yongjaiyut is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Universe is defending well for now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Universe working Yongjaiyut over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Universe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Universe clinches up against the cage.
Universe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yongjaiyut in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2#
Universe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Universe misses with a few strikes there.
Universe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Yongjaiyut is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Universe rushes Yongjaiyut and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Universe lands a damaging elbow.
Universe blocks a body shot from Yongjaiyut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yongjaiyut is trying to stall.
Universe trying to land knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Universe.
Universe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Universe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T1#
Yongjaiyut tries to work over Universe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees in the clinch landing for Universe.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yongjaiyut pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Universe breaks the clinch.
Universe is looking to slow Yongjaiyut down with leg kicks.
Universe connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Universe!
The fight stays on the outside here - Yongjaiyut looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yongjaiyut closes the distance but Universe moves to the side
and Universe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jettrin Yongjaiyut is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Universe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Universe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Universe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Universe throws a series of strikes that have Yongjaiyut backpedaling.
Yongjaiyut closes the distance but Universe moves to the side
and Universe counters with a right hand to the body.
Universe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Yongjaiyut wants to clinch up but Universe keeps it at a distance.
Universe lands a nice shot to the body.
Universe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Yongjaiyut tries to clinch
and Universe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yongjaiyut doesn't manage to clinch there - Universe circles away. #T3##CL2#
Universe has Yongjaiyut up against the cage in a clinch.
Universe lands a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Universe.
Yongjaiyut tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Universe's elbow.
Yongjaiyut taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yongjaiyut tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Universe avoids it.
Universe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Universe lands a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Universe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Universe has Yongjaiyut up against the cage in a clinch.
Mr Universe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#KD2#
Universe drops Yongjaiyut with a big knee straight up the middle! Yongjaiyut is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#
Yongjaiyut is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Universe.
Oh Yongjaiyut is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Yongjaiyut tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Universe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Universe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yongjaiyut seems to have got his legs back now.
Universe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Universe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Universe counters with a straight right hand.
Universe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yongjaiyut looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Yongjaiyut backs off Universe throws a huge counter combo but Yongjaiyut manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Universe moves into the clinch.
Jettrin Yongjaiyut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mr Universe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Universe lands a nice knee to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Universe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Universe 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 24:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Universe!

During a confident post fight interview, Mr Universe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 17, 2018
#R1#
Dick dives in for a single leg takedown but Universe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dick seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
Universe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dick to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dick wants to pass the guard but Universe is keeping the position.
Dick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Universe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Universe wants to sweep but no luck.
Dick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Universe is keeping the position for now.
Dick landing some decent shots from guard.
Universe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Universe is keeping the position for now.
Dick has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dick landing some decent shots from guard.
Dick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Universe wants to stand but Dick is controlling the position. #T1##SUB#
Dick postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Universe is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dick, into his guard. #REVB#
Universe content to stall in guard here.
Universe trying to control the position from guard on top but Dick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Universe wants to pass the guard but Dick is keeping the position.
Dick wants to stand and escape but Universe is having none of it.
Dick keeping moving, preventing Universe from controlling successfully.
Dick wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Universe manages to pass to side control.
Dick is trying to stand. #T2##SU2#
Universe stands up from half guard.
Dick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Universe scores with a head kick. Dick tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Universe pushes Dick up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Universe - that landed with a thud.
Dick tries to score a body lock takedown but Universe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Universe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Universe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dick is breathing heavily.#T3#
Universe with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Nick Dick has been cut.#BC2#
Universe manages to break the clinch.
Universe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Universe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Universe lands a really nice looking cross but Dick seems unphased. #ROC2#
Dick is rocked!#CL2#
Universe moves into the clinch.
Oh Dick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dick takes an elbow to the temple.
Universe lands a big right hand that drops Dick! The killer instinct kicks in and Universe finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Universe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Universe!
A very excited looking Mr Universe 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: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 01, 2018
#R1#
Universe slips a jab from Datsik.
Datsik throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Datsik throws a shot from downtown. Universe moves away and avoids it.
Nice cross by Datsik.
Universe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Datsik.
Universe lands the left hand.
Datsik throws a low kick but Universe avoids it.
Universe takes one on the button.
Datsik connects with a leg kick. Universe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Universe moves out of range of the body kick from Datsik.
Universe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Datsik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Universe at a distance.
Datsik takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Datsik catches Universe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Datsik takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Datsik. Universe does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Universe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Datsik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Universe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Datsik.
A combination from Universe does no damage.
Universe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Datsik throws a body kick that misses.
Datsik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Universe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Datsik, right into the meat.
Datsik tests Universe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Datsik throws a big shot that misses.
Universe lands a high kick!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Datsik.
Universe is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mr Universe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Universe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Datsik.
A low kick from Universe is predictable there
and Datsik counters with a body kick.
Universe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Datsik to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Datsik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dante Datsik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Datsik swings for the body but Universe moves out of range.
Universe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Datsik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Universe sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Datsik darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Universe wants to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Universe kicks Datsik off and gets back to his feet.
Datsik lands a nice shot that snaps Universe's head back.
Good shot there by Datsik.#CL2#
Universe drives through and clinches with Datsik against the cage.
Datsik misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Universe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Universe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T3#
Universe throws an overhand right that lands on Datsik's shoulder, as Datsik tries to avoid the shot.
Datsik scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Universe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Datsik.
Datsik takes a swing at Universe's ribcage but misses.
Datsik misses with a body shot.
Universe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Datsik fakes the leg kick and cracks Universe in the body.
Datsik misses with a kick to the body.
Universe moves out of range of the body kick from Datsik.
Danga de danga de dang - Datsik scores with a four punch combination!
Datsik thuds his right hand into Universe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Datsik avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Universe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Universe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Datsik quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Datsik dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Universe. That did some damage!
Datsik lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Datsik lands with a slapping head kick.
Datsik misses with a straight right.
Universe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Universe throws a right and a left that Datsik avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Datsik misses the target.
Datsik throws a looping overhand right but Universe ducks down to avoid it.
Universe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Universe misses with a body kick.
Universe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Datsik.
Datsik throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Datsik looks to land a right hand but Universe moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Datsik dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A punch combination from Datsik misses.
Datsik lands a head shot.
A shot to the liver by Datsik. Beautiful body shot.
Datsik misses with a hook. Universe ducked under it nicely.
Universe misses with a kick to the body.
Dante Datsik is winning the standup battle so far.
Universe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Datsik circles away quickly and effectively.
Datsik keeps the fight on the outside.
Datsik attempts a counter takedown but Universe avoids it well and moves away.
Universe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Datsik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Universe throws a head kick that misses.
Datsik lands a nice shot that snaps Universe's head back.
Mr Universe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Datsik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Universe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Universe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Datsik sets himself, and Universe steps forward looking for the clinch! Datsik avoids it this time.
Decent striking displayed by Datsik there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Datsik moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Datsik.
Universe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Datsik looks for the body kick but Universe saw that one coming.
Datsik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Universe manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Datsik misses
and Universe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Universe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Datsik lands a right hook to the body.
A combination from Datsik does no damage.
Universe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Universe moves out of range of the strikes.
Datsik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Universe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Universe is trying to counter with his kicks.
Datsik missing with a left hand there. Universe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Universe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Universe misses with a body kick. #T2#
Universe needs to keep his hands up - Datsik had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Universe looks to land a left hand but Datsik moved out of range nicely.
Datsik throws a hook to the side of Universe's head but Universe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Universe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Universe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Datsik scores with a decent looking hook.
Universe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Datsik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Datsik shoots in looking for a takedown. Universe tries to sprawl out of it but Datsik keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Universe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Datsik connects with the punch.#T3#
Datsik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Datsik.
Datsik throws a leg kick but Universe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Datsik digs a good hook to Universe's body.
Datsik does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Universe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Datsik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Universe checks a leg kick.
Universe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Datsik swings for the body but Universe moves out of range.
Datsik scores with a hook to the body. Universe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Universe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Datsik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Universe sprawls and moves away.
Datsik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Datsik.
Universe lands a body shot.
Universe moves away from the strike by Datsik. #T4#
Datsik misses with a kick to the body.
Universe connects with an inside leg kick.
Universe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Datsik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Universe.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Datsik throws a half hearted mid kick.
A left lands for Datsik.
Datsik lands with a kick to the ribs.
Universe throws a combination. Datsik tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Datsik throws a leg kick but Universe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Universe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Datsik fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Universe on the side of the head.
Datsik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Datsik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Datsik dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Universe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Datsik throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Universe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Universe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Datsik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Datsik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Universe can do to turn this around?
Datsik throws a body punch but Universe moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Datsik or perhaps it was just good defense by Universe, which made it look bad.
Datsik misses with a wild body shot.
Universe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Universe throws a body kick that misses.
Datsik scores with a jab to the body.
Datsik connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Datsik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Datsik cracks the inside of Universe's front leg.
Universe blocks the body kick.
Universe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Datsik.
Universe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Datsik catches Universe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Datsik.
Datsik scores with a crisp jab that stopped Universe in his tracks.
Datsik throws a body shot but no joy.
Universe misses with a head kick.
Universe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Datsik throws a body punch but Universe moves out of range.
Universe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Datsik avoids the head kick by Universe.
Universe throws a push kick but Datsik slaps the foot to one side.
Datsik swings widly with a right hand
and Universe counters with a nice body kick.
Universe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Datsik.
Datsik is looking to chop away at Universe's legs.
Datsik swings for the body but Universe moves out of range.
Datsik's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.#T2#
Datsik scores with a nice head shot.
A big left from Datsik misses.
Universe is looking for the big counter here.
Universe moves away from the strike by Datsik.
Universe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Datsik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Universe.
Universe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Datsik.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Universe takes a swing at Datsik's ribcage but misses.
Universe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Datsik connects with a body shot that sends Universe's belly button to the back.
Universe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice body kick from Datsik.
Universe throws a right hand that Datsik ducks under and follows up with a left that Datsik also avoids with ease.
Universe lands a high kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Dante Datsik has been cut.
Universe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Datsik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Datsik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Datsik tries to bum rush Universe with a series of wild strikes but Universe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice side step and Universe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Datsik throws a leg kick which misses Universe's front leg but catches the back leg as Universe tries to avoid it.
Datsik scores with a body shot.
Datsik throws a hook but Universe avoids it easily.
Datsik bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Datsik misses with a kick to the body.
Good work by Universe as he checks the leg kick.
Datsik throws a jab when Universe was well out of range.
No luck for Datsik with that takedown attempt.
Datsik misses with a hook.
Datsik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Universe.
Datsik scores with a decent looking hook.
Datsik ducks under a wild hook from Universe.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Datsik. Universe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dante Datsik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Universe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Datsik rather than just go for the knockout.
Universe throws a series of punches but Datsik moves out of range.
Datsik scores with a hook to the body. Universe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Horrible takedown attempt by Datsik or perhaps it was just good defense by Universe, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Datsik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Universe tries to close the distance and clinch but Datsik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Universe walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Datsik pushes Universe away with a front kick.
Datsik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mr Universe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Universe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Datsik was well out of range. Poor timing from Universe.
Datsik's jab looks to have found its range, popping Universe under the eye.
Universe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice body kick from Datsik.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Datsik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Datsik, 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Datsik!

A less than humble Dante Datsik misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 28, 2018
#R1#
Hasselhoff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've been told by Universe's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hasselhoff takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Universe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Universe scores with a three punch combo!
Hasselhoff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Universe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Universe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Universe instigates a clinch.
Hasselhoff wants a takedown but no success here.
Mr Universe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hershel Hasselhoff.#T1#
Knees to the body from Universe.
Universe lands a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Universe manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Universe misses.
Hasselhoff tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Universe cracks Hasselhoff with a good jab.
Universe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hasselhoff's sensitive parts.
Universe throws a combination. Hasselhoff tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice shot lands for Universe.
Hasselhoff closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Universe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Universe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Hasselhoff takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut there from Universe.
Universe misses with a few strikes there.
Hasselhoff feints the counter takedown.
Universe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hasselhoff feints the counter takedown.
Universe lands a high kick!
Hasselhoff avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Universe gets a clinch. #T3#
Universe landing knees to the body.
Universe lands a nice knee to the body.
Hasselhoff looks winded!
Universe lands a nice elbow.
Universe lands an elbow inside.
Universe pushes Hasselhoff back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Universe.#BC#
Universe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Universe instigates a clinch.
Hasselhoff changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Universe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mr Universe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Universe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Universe forces Hasselhoff back against the cage and clinches.
Hasselhoff tries to pull guard but Universe won't allow it.
Universe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Universe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hasselhoff takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hasselhoff shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Universe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Universe coming out on top.#CL#
Universe rushes Hasselhoff and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Universe manages to break the clinch.
Universe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Universe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hasselhoff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Universe.
Universe lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hasselhoff takes a step back to recover.
An inside leg kick lands from Universe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Universe drives through and clinches with Hasselhoff against the cage. #BC#
Universe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hasselhoff blocks a head kick by Universe.
Universe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hasselhoff circles away quickly and effectively.#T1##CL#
Universe moves into range and clinches up with Hasselhoff.
Universe gets underhooks to prevent Hasselhoff's takedown attempt.
Universe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hasselhoff has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Universe after a bit of a struggle.
Knees to the body from Universe.
Hasselhoff is breathing heavily.
Universe crunches a lovely knee into Hasselhoff's ribcage.
A body shot lands from Universe.
Universe pushes Hasselhoff back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Universe lands a knee to the body. #BC#
Universe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Universe tries to bum rush Hasselhoff with a series of wild strikes but Hasselhoff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Universe digs a good hook to Hasselhoff's body.
Universe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Universe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Universe lands a knee to the body. #BC#
Universe breaks the clinch. #CL#
Universe closes the distance and clinches.
Hasselhoff wants a takedown but no success here.
Mr Universe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hershel Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Universe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Universe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Universe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hasselhoff has time to react.#T3#
Universe works the jab nicely.
Hasselhoff fails to land the takedown.
Universe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hasselhoff will feel that in the morning.
Sloppy strikes from Universe. Those never looked like landing.
Universe scores with a leg kick.
Hasselhoff takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Universe throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Universe rushes Hasselhoff and presses him up against the cage.
Universe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Universe is struggling to control the position.
Hasselhoff has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Universe after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Universe breaks the clinch.
Hasselhoff blocks a head kick by Universe.
Universe throws a series of punches but Hasselhoff avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hasselhoff has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Universe dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Universe throws a nice looking combination but Hasselhoff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Universe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Universe lands with a right hand.
Universe lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Universe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Universe.
Hasselhoff tries for a takedown but Universe circles away easily
and Hasselhoff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mr Universe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Universe lands with a nice combination. Hasselhoff backs away looking to recover.
A solid leg kick lands there for Universe.
Universe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hasselhoff has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Universe throws a right and a left that Hasselhoff avoids nicely.
Universe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hasselhoff can do to turn this around?#CL#
Universe rushes Hasselhoff and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Universe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hasselhoff or not.
The referee calls for Universe to work.
Hasselhoff is trying to pull guard but Universe has him pressed against the cage.
Mr Universe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hershel Hasselhoff.#T2#
Universe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Universe working Hasselhoff over with knees to the body.
Hasselhoff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hasselhoff can't get the takedown.
Universe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hasselhoff takes a knee to the side of the body.
Universe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hasselhoff takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC#
Universe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Universe. Hasselhoff shrugs it off though.
Universe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Universe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T3#
Universe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hasselhoff doesn't seem bothered though.
Hasselhoff takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mr Universe is winning the standup battle so far.
Hasselhoff misses with a takedown attempt - Universe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Universe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hasselhoff changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Universe has Hasselhoff up against the cage in a clinch.
Universe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Universe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Universe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Universe digs a right hand into Hasselhoff's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hasselhoff's gas tank.
Hasselhoff is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Universe breaks the clinch. #CL#
Universe closes the distance and clinches.
Universe stalling the fight.
Universe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hasselhoff in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mr Universe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Universe lands a knee to the body.
Universe scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Universe.
Hasselhoff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Universe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mr Universe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hasselhoff takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hershel Hasselhoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knees to the body from Universe.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Universe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Universe 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:24
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Universe!

A very excited looking Mr Universe 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: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 20, 2018
#R1#
Brannagan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brannagan lands with a nice body punch.
Universe lands a two punch combo.
Brannagan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brutus Brannagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brannagan throws a body kick that misses.
Brannagan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Universe.
A swing and a miss from Brannagan.
Universe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brannagan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Universe was well out of range. Poor timing from Brannagan.
A head kick misses from Brannagan.
Brannagan throws a poor cross that misses
and Universe counters with a left and a right that stings Brannagan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brannagan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Universe tries to bum rush Brannagan with a series of wild strikes but Brannagan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Universe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Universe moves away from the strike by Brannagan. #T1#
Brannagan misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Universe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Universe's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Brannagan working aggressively here.
Universe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brannagan is defending well for now.#BC2#
Universe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Universe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Universe misses with a wild combination.
Brannagan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Universe wants to clinch up but Brannagan keeps it at a distance.
Brannagan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Universe takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Universe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brannagan throws out the jab.
Brannagan needs to keep his hands up - Universe had a free shot at his head there.
Brannagan looks to land a combination but Universe avoids it well.
Brannagan tries to land a front kick but Universe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Universe throws a counter combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brannagan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brannagan throws a head kick but Universe moves out of range.
Universe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brannagan throws a head kick that misses.
Brannagan tries to land a front kick but Universe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brannagan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Universe on the side of the head.
Brannagan throws a head kick that misses.
Universe wants to clinch.#T3##CL2#
Universe closes the distance and clinches.
Brannagan throws a head punch that misses.
Universe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Universe misses with a punch on the inside.
Brannagan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brannagan scores with a shot to the side of Universe's head.
Universe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brannagan is defending well for now.
Universe is stalling here.
Universe trying to land knees to the body.
Brannagan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Universe is defending well.
Brannagan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Universe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brannagan avoids it.#T4#
Universe trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Universe breaks from the clinch.
Universe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brannagan is able to avoid easily.
Brannagan is looking to slow Universe down with leg kicks.
Brannagan misses with a body punch
and Universe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brannagan misses with an uppercut. Universe saw that one coming.
Universe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brannagan tests Universe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Universe tries a head kick but it misses.
Brannagan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brannagan throws a leg kick but Universe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brannagan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Universe.
Brannagan swats away the attempt to clinch by Universe.
Brannagan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brutus Brannagan 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#
Brannagan throws a low kick, looking for Universe's leg but Universe calmly moves out of range.
Brannagan scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Brannagan as he connects with a hook.
Universe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brannagan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Universe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brannagan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Universe tries to clinch but Brannagan is having none of it.
Universe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brannagan throws a leg kick but Universe moved away.
Brannagan sets himself, and Universe steps forward looking for the clinch! Brannagan avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Universe scores with a four punch combination!
Brannagan throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brannagan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mr Universe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brannagan throws a nice looking combination but Universe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brannagan misses the body punch
and Universe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Brannagan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Universe.
Brannagan lands a jab.
Brannagan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Universe tries to clinch there but Brannagan circles away.
Brannagan avoids the head kick by Universe.
Brannagan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Universe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brannagan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Universe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Universe is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brannagan.
Brannagan scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Universe misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
A big right from Brannagan misses.
A combination from Universe does no damage.
Brannagan throws a hook to the side of Universe's head but Universe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brannagan throws a head kick that misses.
Brannagan keeps the fight on the outside.
Brannagan throws out a loose jab but Universe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brannagan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Universe can do to turn this around?
Brannagan misses with a hook to the body
enabling Universe to counter with a crisp jab.
Universe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Brannagan misses the target.
Universe lands a nice shot to the body.
Brannagan just misses with a punch to the body.
Brannagan misses the jab.
Brannagan blocks a head kick by Universe.
Brannagan looks for the body kick but Universe saw that one coming. #T3#
Brannagan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick by Brannagan misses
and Universe counters with a head kick. That will keep Brannagan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Universe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brannagan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brannagan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Universe's hands.
Universe scores with a push kick.
Brannagan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Universe.
Brannagan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brannagan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Universe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A punch combination from Brannagan misses.
Brannagan scores with a three punch combo!
Universe throws a push kick but Brannagan slaps the foot to one side.
Brannagan tries to counter with a takedown but Universe is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Universe misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Brannagan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Universe.
A jab from Brannagan misses.
Universe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brannagan.
Universe tries to clinch but Brannagan is having none of it.
Brannagan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Brannagan misses
and Universe counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Universe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brannagan.
Universe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brannagan.
Brannagan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Universe's head.
Universe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brannagan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Universe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Brutus Brannagan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brannagan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brannagan misses the jab.
Brannagan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Universe wants to counter with a clinch but Brannagan pushes him away.
Universe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Brannagan counters with a thumping low kick.
Brannagan tries to land a leg kick but Universe saw it coming and moves away.
Brannagan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Universe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sloppy strikes from Universe. Those never looked like landing.
Brutus Brannagan is winning the standup battle so far.
Brannagan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brannagan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Universe is able to avoid easily.
Brannagan wants to slow Universe down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brannagan throws a solid leg kick but Universe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brannagan.
Universe throws a counter combo.
Brannagan throws the kick towards the body but Universe avoids it.
Universe misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Nice cross by Brannagan.
Brannagan throws a hook to the side of Universe's head but Universe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brannagan lands a leg kick that knocks Universe off balance momentarily.
Universe moves out of range as Brannagan strikes.
Universe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brannagan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Universe lands with a kick to the temple. Brannagan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Universe looks for the body kick but Brannagan saw that one coming.
Brannagan throwing a counter right hand but Universe manages to avoid it.
Brannagan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Universe.
Brannagan is looking to chop away at Universe's legs.
Universe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brannagan throws a head kick that misses.
As Brannagan backs off Universe throws a huge counter combo but Brannagan manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Brannagan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brannagan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Universe moves away from the strike by Brannagan.
Brannagan avoids the body shot from Universe.
Brannagan thuds his right hand into Universe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brannagan misses the shot to the body.
Universe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brannagan.
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!
Universe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brannagan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Universe misses the shot to the body.
Brannagan throws an overhand right that lands on Universe's shoulder, as Universe tries to avoid the shot.
Brannagan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Brannagan.
Universe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brannagan works the jab nicely.
Universe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brannagan misses with a wild combination.
Brannagan looks to land a left hand but Universe moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Universe takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Universe breaks the clinch.
Brannagan misses with a low kick as Universe jumps back.
Brannagan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Universe counters with a nice uppercut.
Universe throws a head kick that Brannagan semi-blocks.
Brannagan misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Universe moves out of range as Brannagan strikes.
Brannagan walks into a straight right hand from Universe.
Brannagan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brannagan misses with a hook. Universe ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Universe walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brannagan.
Brannagan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Universe unleashes a big counter combination but Brannagan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Universe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Universe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brannagan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brannagan throws a big counter combination but Universe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mr Universe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Universe throws a nice head kick!
Brannagan throws a nice head kick!
Universe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Brannagan counters with a series of strikes. Universe will be more careful next time no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brutus Brannagan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brannagan, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brutus Brannagan!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 27, 2018
#R1#
Universe throws a series of punches but Scannon avoids them all with ease.
Universe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A punch combination from Universe misses.
Scannon avoids a kick to the body.
Universe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scannon.
Universe lands a jab-cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Universe cracks Scannon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Universe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Scannon under the eye.
Scannon blocks the body kick. #T1#
Universe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Universe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Universe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Scannon on the side of the head.
Universe cracks the inside of Scannon's front leg.
Universe works the jab nicely.
Universe misses with the combination.
Scannon tries to counter by clinching up but Universe breaks away and moves out of range.
No joy there for Universe, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2##CL2#
Universe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Universe missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Scannon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Universe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Universe misses with a two punch combination.
Scannon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Universe sprawls and moves away.
Scannon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Universe throws a head kick that misses.
Universe misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Universe lands with a nice combination. Scannon backs away looking to recover.
Universe misses with a two punch combination.
Universe lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Universe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Scannon's defenses.
Universe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scannon is defending well for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Universe struggles to land a body shot inside as Scannon controls his hands.
Scannon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4##BC2#
Universe manages to break the clinch.
Universe misses with a body shot.
Universe throws a sloppy head kick
and Scannon counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Scannon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Universe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Universe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scannon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Universe misses with a series of wild punches.
Scannon feinted with a counter takedown.
Universe throws a series of punches but Scannon moves out of range.
Scannon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Universe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Universe connects with a solid leg kick.
Universe looks to land a combination but Scannon avoids it well.
Scannon attempts a counter takedown but Universe avoids it well and moves away.
Universe misses with a hook. Scannon ducked under it nicely.
Scannon swats away the attempt to clinch by Universe.
Scannon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Universe.
Scannon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Universe does no damage. #T1#
Universe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A counter left hand to the body from Scannon misses its target.
Mr Universe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Universe. Scannon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Universe throws out a powerful jab.
Universe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lou Scannon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scannon avoids the head kick by Universe.
An attempted straight right counter from Scannon misses the target.
Universe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Universe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scannon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Universe manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
Scannon avoids a kick to the body.
Scannon feinted with a counter takedown.
Universe throws a head kick but Scannon moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Scannon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Universe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Scannon counters with a straight right hand.
Universe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scannon at a distance.
Universe misses with a series of wild punches.
Universe tries to clinch there but Scannon circles away.
Universe clobbers Scannon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Universe stalks Scannon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Scannon's face. Scannon staggers backwards, shaken.
Scannon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Universe moves in looking to clinch but Scannon pushes him off.
Universe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Scannon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Universe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Scannon eats them both and turns towards Universe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Universe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T4#
Scannon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Universe lands a head kick. Scannon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Universe cracks Scannon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Universe scores with a kick to the midsection.
Universe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Scannon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scannon avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Universe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Universe takes a swing at Scannon's ribcage but misses.
Scannon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Universe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy left from Universe finds it's target.
Universe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Scannon's sensitive parts.
Scannon avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Universe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Scannon throws a big counter combination but Universe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Universe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Scannon under the eye.#T1#
Universe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scannon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Universe misses with the combination.
Scannon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Universe finds it's way round the side to connect with Scannon's head.
Universe throws a combination that misses
and Scannon counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Universe gets a clinch.
Universe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Universe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Universe prevents Scannon from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Universe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Universe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scannon attempts a counter takedown but Universe avoids it well and moves away.
Universe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Scannon's head.
Universe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Universe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scannon swats away the attempt to clinch by Universe.
Scannon is looking to counter punch.
Universe tries to clinch up
enabling Scannon to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Universe tries to clinch up.
Scannon feinted with a counter takedown.
Universe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scannon paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Universe closes the distance and clinches.
Universe tries a knee to the head but Scannon blocks it. #BC2#
Universe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Universe.
Mr Universe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scannon blocks a head kick by Universe.
Scannon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Scannon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Universe.
Universe misses with a series of wild punches.
Universe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scannon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Universe manages to circle out of the way.
Scannon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Universe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Universe 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Universe!

Mr Universe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 14, 2017
#R1#
Universe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Magician gets tackled into the cage by Universe. Universe maintains the clinch.
Magician managing to block the knees to the body from Universe.
Magician tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Magician tries to pull guard but Universe won't allow it. #TD2#
Magician gets control of Universe's arms and successfully pulls guard. Magician will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Magician trying to keep a closed guard but Universe is proving a slippery customer.
Universe wants to stand but Magician has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Magician looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Universe is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Universe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magician has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Universe has managed to get both his arms back between Magician's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Universe won't allow Magician to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Magician throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Magician has his foot on Universe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Universe works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Universe stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Universe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice inside leg kick there by Universe. That's going to slow Magician down.
Magician takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
Universe takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Universe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magician misses with a takedown
and Universe counters with a body kick that stops Magician in his tracks momentarily.
Mr Universe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Metaphysical Magician.
No luck for Magician with that takedown attempt.
Universe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Magician moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Universe clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magician tries to pull guard but Universe won't allow it.
Magician jumps guard but Universe stands there with Magician around his waist. Magician gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Universe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Magician tries to pull guard but Universe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Universe missing with knees to the body.
Magician fails to pull guard.
Magician jumps guard but Universe stands there with Magician around his waist. Magician gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Universe lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like The Metaphysical Magician has been cut.
Magician jumps guard but Universe stands there with Magician around his waist. Magician gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Magician is trying to pull guard but Universe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Universe lands a good knee to the midsection. Magician won't want to take too many of those.
Magician is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Universe to keep the fight standing.
Magician fails to pull guard. #T3#
Good body shot from Universe.
Universe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Universe lands a good knee to the midsection. Magician won't want to take too many of those.
Magician looks winded!
Universe slows down the pace here.
Magician is trying to pull guard but Universe has him pressed against the cage.
Magician is trying to pull guard but Universe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Universe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Magician's defenses.
Magician fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A left hand lands to the body for Universe.
Magician tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Universe smiles and moves away. #CL#
Universe pushes Magician up against the cage in a clinch.
Universe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Magician fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T4##TD2#
Magician pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Universe stands and steps away. Magician gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The Metaphysical Magician seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Universe scores with a head kick.
Magician misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magician fails with the takedown.
Universe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magician.
Magician dives in and grabs Universe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Universe pushes down on Magician's head and hops out.
Magician fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Universe avoids it really well and circles away.
Universe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Universe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Metaphysical Magician's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Universe misses with a wild body shot.
Magician avoids the head kick by Universe. #CL#
Magician tries to keep at a distance but Universe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Magician tries to pull guard but Universe won't allow it.
Universe missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Universe.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Universe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mr Universe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magician jumps guard but Universe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Universe controlling the action here for a moment.
Universe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Universe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magician can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magician tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Universe smiles and moves away.
Mr Universe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Metaphysical Magician.
Magician takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Magician looks for a takedown but Universe sprawls well.
Universe moves out of range as Magician strikes.
As Magician looks to move away, Universe throws a big counter combo but Magician just gets out of the way.
Magician fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Magician takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice combination there by Universe.
Sloppy strikes from Universe. Those never looked like landing.
Universe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Universe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Universe closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Knees in the clinch landing for Universe.
Magician is breathing heavily.
Magician tries to pull guard but Universe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Magician jumps guard but Universe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Magician avoiding damage as Universe throws knees to the body. #BC#
Universe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Universe lands a head kick!
Universe misses with a series of wild punches.
Universe stuffs the takedown attempt from Magician. Magician gets slowly back to his feet.
Universe throws a quick counter kick to the body but Magician avoids it.
Universe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Magician looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Universe is fending him off so far but Magician persists. Nope, Universe circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Universe has Magician up against the cage in a clinch. #T3##BC#
Universe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magician misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Universe lands with a hook. Magician tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Universe throws a head kick that misses.
Magician chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Universe can pounce on him.
Universe throws a sloppy head kick and Magician moves out of range easily.
Mr Universe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magician fails to land the takedown.
Magician fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Universe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Magician tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Universe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Magician tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Universe smiles and moves away.
Magician takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Magician shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Universe scores with a body shot.
Universe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magician takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mr Universe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Universe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Universe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on The Metaphysical Magician's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Universe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Universe wants it to stay on the feet.
Universe lands a head kick!
Universe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mr Universe is winning the standup battle so far.
Magician looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Universe is fending him off so far but Magician persists. Nope, Universe circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Magician fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Universe sprawls well initially but Magician persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Universe kicks off Magician and gets to his feet. #CL#
Universe forces Magician back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Universe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Magician lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Magician jumps guard but Universe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mr Universe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Metaphysical Magician.#BC#
Universe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Magician closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Magician lands in his opponent's guard.
Magician takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Universe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magician's guard. #REVR##T1#
Universe wanted to stand there but Magician had control of the position.
Magician is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Universe wanted to stand there but Magician had control of the position.
The Metaphysical Magician has got the better of the ground game so far.
Universe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
Universe decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Magician with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Universe moves into the clinch.
Universe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magician avoids it.#TD2#
Magician pulls Universe into guard. #SUB2#
Magician has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Universe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Universe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The Metaphysical Magician has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Magician working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Universe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Universe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Magician looking for a guillotine here but Universe defends easily. #SUB2#
Magician looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Magician has his foot on Universe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Universe works his way back into a safe position though.
Universe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3##SUB2#
Magician is looking for a triangle but Universe pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Universe gets to his feet - Magician follows without any prompting.
Universe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Universe stuffs the takedown.
Magician shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Universe as he jumps to the side.
Universe is looking to counter the offense by Magician and move into the clinch.
Magician tries for a takedown but Universe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Universe closes the distance and clinches.
Magician tries to pull guard but Universe holds him up against the cage and eventually Magician drops back down to his feet. #T4#
Magician fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Magician takes an elbow to the temple.
Universe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magician. #BC#
Universe breaks from the clinch.
Magician with a poor takedown
and Universe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Universe. That's going to slow Magician down.
Magician takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Universe with a hook.
Universe misses with a few strikes there.
Magician tries to score a power double leg takedown but Universe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Magician somewhat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Universe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Universe, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Universe!

Our winner, Mr Universe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 08, 2017
#R1#
Ikban wants to clinch but Universe slips to the side
and Universe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Universe.
Ikban fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Universe has Ikban up against the cage in a clinch.
Universe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ikban avoiding damage as Universe throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Universe manages to break the clinch.
Ikban tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice side step and Universe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Ikban tenderised Universe's leg. Universe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Universe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ikban manages to avoid it.
Ikban shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Universe defends it nicely.#T1#
Ikban is looking to clinch but Universe is avoiding it.
A right-left combo lands from Universe.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ikban looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ikban fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ikban throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Universe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Universe.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Universe. #CUT2#
It looks like Vlad Ikban has been cut.
Universe is pushing Ikban up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Universe obliges.#T2#
Universe landing knees to the body.
Universe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Universe tries to land a knee to the head but Ikban blocks with his arms.
Universe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ikban is looking to control Universe's arms but Universe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ikban has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Universe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mr Universe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ikban wants to clinch up but Universe keeps it at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Universe.
Universe lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ikban takes a step back to recover.
Universe lands a jab-cross combination.
Universe throws a series of strikes that have Ikban backpedaling. #CL2#
Universe forces Ikban back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Ikban with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Universe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ikban takes a knee to the side of the body.
Universe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Universe.
Ikban tries to throw a body punch but Universe avoids it by throwing Ikban back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Universe lands an elbow just above Ikban 's eye. #BC#
Ikban breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Universe lands a right hook to the body.
Universe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Universe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ikban has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Universe instigates a clinch. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Universe lands a knee to the body.
Ikban is breathing heavily.
Ikban wants to break free but Universe has control.
Ikban takes a knee to the side of the body.
Universe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #BC2#
Universe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ikban throws a leg kick
and Universe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #KD2#
Universe lands a big head kick that sends Ikban tumbling to the mat! Universe takes a step backwards and waves Ikban back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Ikban is rocked!#CUT2#
Vlad Ikban's cut is getting worse.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Universe! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mr Universe!
During a confident post fight interview, Mr Universe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 26, 2017
#R1#
Hudson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Universe counters with a straight right hand.
Hudson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Universe as he jumps to the side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Universe.
Hudson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Universe counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Hudson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Universe does it's job there.
Hudson shoots in for a takedown but Universe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Universe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hudson fails to land the takedown.
Universe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Universe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Universe scores with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Universe. Beautiful body shot.
Hudson avoids the head kick by Universe. #T1#
Hudson shoots and misses #CL2#
and Universe moves into the clinch.
Universe lands a nice shot to the body.
Hudson goes for a takedown attempt but Universe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hudson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Universe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Universe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hudson.
Hudson feinted with a counter takedown.
Hudson shoots in but Universe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice combination there by Universe.
Hudson has a takedown stuffed.
Universe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Universe has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Universe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hudson. That did some damage!
Hudson shoots and misses
and Universe makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hudson really felt that one!
Hudson has his takedown stuffed
and Universe counters with a body kick that stops Hudson in his tracks momentarily.
Hudson is breathing heavily.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Universe throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hudson.
Universe lands a head kick. Hudson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Universe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Universe jabs Hudson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Universe lands a slapping body shot.
Universe lands a two punch combo. #ROC2#
Hudson is rocked!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hudson is defended easily by Universe.
Universe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Universe connects with a single shot there.
Universe thuds a left hand into Hudson's body.
Hudson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Universe counters with a series of strikes. Hudson will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3##CL2#
Universe closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Universe.
Oh Hudson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Universe gets underhooks to prevent Hudson's takedown attempt.
Hudson seems to have got his legs back now.
Hudson is working for takedown but Universe is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Universe breaks from the clinch.
Hudson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Universe.
Universe throws a head kick that half lands.
The fighters circle, before Universe throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Hudson's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Universe lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Mr Universe!
During a confident post fight interview, Mr Universe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 05, 2017
#R1#
Blue throws a head kick that misses.
Blue throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Universe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Blue scores with a nice right hand.
Blue throws a lazy body kick
and Universe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blue throws a sloppy head kick and Universe moves out of range easily.
Universe throws a sloppy head kick and Blue moves out of range easily.
Blue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Universe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Universe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blue.
Blue throws a wild body kick that Universe sees coming a mile off.
Universe throws a head kick but Blue moves out of range.
Universe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Blue on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Universe blocks a head kick by Blue.
Universe misses with a double jab. #T1#
Universe throws a head kick that half lands.
Universe ducks under a wild hook from Blue.
Universe throws a counter combo.
Blue misses with an uppercut.
Universe throws out a loose jab but Blue uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Universe moves into the clinch successfully.
Blue tries to break free but Universe pushes him back against the cage.
Universe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Universe breaks from the clinch.
Blue fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Universe on the side of the head.
Blue lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Universe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blue throws a series of punches but Universe avoids them all with ease.
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!
Universe swings for the body but Blue moves out of range.
Blue tries to bum rush Universe with a series of wild strikes but Universe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Blue, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
A lazy left from Universe finds it's target.
Universe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blue's head.
Universe throws a right hand that Blue ducks under and follows up with a left that Blue also avoids with ease.
Blue tries to bum rush Universe with a series of wild strikes but Universe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Universe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Blue gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Universe counters with a nice body shot.
Universe misses with a head kick.
Blue looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick from Universe lands but Blue takes it in his stride.
Universe lands a high kick!
Blue takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Pripps Blue has been cut.
Blue rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Universe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blue misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Universe counters by moving into the clinch.
Blue is trying to break the clinch but Universe is controlling him.
Universe scores a nice knee to the body.
Blue is breathing heavily.
A bit of stalling here from Universe.
Nice elbow from Universe. #T3#
Universe missing with knees to the body.
Blue tries to circle away but Universe has him pinned against the cage.
Universe lands a damaging elbow.
Universe presses Blue against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blue is trying to break the clinch but Universe is controlling him.
Universe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blues head.
Universe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blue or not.
Blue wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Universe scores a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Universe breaks the clinch.
Blue takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Blue loads up on a big right hand but Universe slips the punch.
Universe unleashes a big counter combination but Blue bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Universe scores with a jab to the body.
Universe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blue misses with a straight left.
Universe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Universe pushes Blue back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Universe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Universe tries a head kick but it misses.
Blue is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Universe.
Universe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Universe takes the fight into the clinch.
Universe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Universe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Universe breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Blue tries to keep at a distance but Universe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blue looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Universe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pripps Blue's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Universe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Universe scores with a sloppy right hand. Blue should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Blue misses its intended target.
Universe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blue.
Universe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Blue gets tackled into the cage by Universe. Universe maintains the clinch.
Universe lands an elbow that stopped Blue in his tracks for a moment.
Blue is trying to force a seperation but Universe has the dominant position.
Blue misses with a punch on the inside.
Universe lands a hook that snaps the head of Blue backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Blue's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Universe.
Blue avoiding damage as Universe throws knees to the body.
Universe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Blue has had enough of the clinch but Universe keeps him there for the moment.
Universe has Blue pressed against the cage, preventing Blue from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Universe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mr Universe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Universe presses Blue against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##BC2#
Universe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Universe connects with a single shot there.
Pripps Blue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blue tries a head kick but it misses.
Blue takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blue's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Universe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blue scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Universe moves into range and clinches up with Blue.
Universe scores a nice knee to the body.
Universe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Blue wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knees to the body from Universe. #BC2#
Universe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Universe has managed to clinch.
Universe scores with a hook to the body.
Universe lands a nice knee to the body. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Universe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Blue up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Universe.
Universe lands an elbow that stopped Blue in his tracks for a moment.
Blue tries to circle away but Universe has him pinned against the cage.
Blue misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Blue manages to break the clinch.
Pripps Blue is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Universe tests Blue's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Universe closes the distance and pushes Blue back into the cage.
Universe's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Blue wants to break the clinch but can't.
Universe leaning against his opponent. #BC2#
Universe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Universe misses with an uppercut. Blue saw that one coming.
Blue avoids the head kick by Universe.
Universe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blue takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Universe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Universe looks to land a combination but Blue avoids it well.
Blue throws a leg kick
and Universe counters with a series of strikes. Blue will be more careful next time no doubt.
Universe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Universe throws a right hand that Blue ducks under and follows up with a left that Blue also avoids with ease.
Mr Universe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Blue misses
and Universe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Universe pushes Blue away with a front kick.
Blue is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Universe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Universe. #T4#
Blue avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blue misses with a kick to the body.
Blue sets himself, and Universe steps forward looking for the clinch! Blue avoids it this time.
Nice defenses there by Universe.
Universe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Universe connects with the punch.
Universe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Universe fakes the leg kick and cracks Blue in the body.
Blue misses with a combination
and Universe counters with a three punch combo that has Blue backing up. Blue nods at Universe to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC2#
Blue is rocked!
Blue loses concentration momentarily and Universe pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Blue crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Universe finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mr Universe!
Our winner, Mr Universe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 16, 2017
#R1#
Minor throws a jab but it's blocked by Universe.
Minor throws a shot from downtown. Universe moves away and avoids it.
Minor throws a shot from downtown. Universe moves away and avoids it.
Minor looks to land a right hand but Universe moved out of range.
Minor tests Universe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Minor throws out a loose jab but Universe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minor sets himself, and Universe steps forward looking for the clinch! Minor avoids it this time.
Good standup being displayed there by Minor as he connects with a hook.
Minor misses with a double jab.
Minor swings widly with a right hand
and Universe counters with a solid body kick.
Universe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Minor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Minor looks to land a left hand but Universe moved out of range nicely.
Minor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Minor throws a series of strikes that have Universe backpedaling.
Spider Minor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Universe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Universe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Minor throws an off balance right hand
and Universe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Universe closes the distance and pushes Minor back into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Universe.
Universe working Minor over with knees to the body.
Minor taking a breather.
Universe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC2#
Universe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Minor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A combination from Universe does no damage.
Minor throwing a counter right hand but Universe manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Universe.
Some wild striking there from Minor.
Universe scores with a head kick. Minor tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2#
Universe moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minor throws an overhand right that lands on Universe's shoulder, as Universe tries to avoid the shot.
Universe tries to counter with a clinch but Minor shakes him off and moves away.
Universe ducks under a wild hook from Minor.
Universe throws the left hand but Minor avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Minor.
Minor avoids the head kick by Universe.
Minor throwing a counter right hand but Universe manages to avoid it.
Minor misses with a straight right.
Universe throws out a counter right but Minor avoids it with no problem.
Universe slips a straight right by Minor.
Minor misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Universe to counter with a crisp jab.
Minor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Universe moves away.
Minor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Minor misses with a looping left.
Minor misses the jab.
Universe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Universe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Minor lands a body shot.
Minor throws a series of punches but Universe moves out of range. #T3#
Universe throws a body shot but no joy.
Minor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Universe wants to counter with a clinch but Minor pushes him away.
Universe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Minor.
Minor misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Minor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Universe counters with a nice uppercut.
Minor misses with a left hand
and Universe counters with a left and a right that stings Minor.
Minor throws a jab but it's blocked by Universe.
Minor scores with a punch to the head.
Minor misses with an uppercut. Universe saw that one coming.
Universe throws a combination. Minor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC2#
Minor is rocked!
Universe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Oh Minor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minor throws a right hand that misses
and Universe counters with an outside leg kick.
Universe ducks under a wild hook from Minor.
Universe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Universe and Minor are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Universe throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Minor into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Universe knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mr Universe!
In his post fight interview, Mr Universe gave a big smile as he said 'I want to fight servant arthur for my first title defense. No one else!!!!'.

 

Event: DUEL#69 Kasparitis vs Banner     
Date:   May 21, 2017
#R1#
That kick from Universe tenderised Nasir's leg. Nasir is trying to keep his angry face on.
Universe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Nasir pushes Universe up against the cage in a clinch.
Universe tries to throw a body punch but Nasir avoids it by throwing Universe back against the cage.
Nasir keeps control of Universe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Universe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nasir tries to clinch there but Universe circles away.
Nasir is looking to clinch but Universe is avoiding it.
Universe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Nasir drives through and clinches with Universe against the cage.
Nice body punch from Nasir. #TD2#
Nasir lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nasir performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Universe trying to control here. #SUB2#
Nasir wants to work for an arm triangle but Universe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Universe is trying to stand.
Nasir is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nasir stops Universe from getting back to his feet.
Nasir is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nasir landing strikes from the mount.
Nasir content just to control the position here.
Nasir's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Universe is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Universe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nasir on the ground.#T2#
Nasir lands a big shot there that rocks Universe but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nasir wants to control the pace but Universe is squirming around nicely.
Nasir controlling from the full mount. #ES#
Universe bucks up and throws Nasir to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Nasir fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Universe is out of range.
Universe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Universe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#
It looks like Mr Universe has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Universe blocks a head kick by Nasir. #CL2#
Nasir forces Universe back against the cage and clinches.
Universe's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Universe blocks an elbow strike from Nasir. #BC#
Universe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Universe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Universe throws a head kick that half lands.
Nasir explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nasir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nasir wants to clinch.#CL2#
Universe tries to keep at a distance but Nasir has taken the fight into the clinch.
Universe throws a head punch that misses.
Nasir tries to work over Universe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nasir pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Universe is pressed up against the cage. Nasir has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Universe down to the mat. Universe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Nasir clinches.
Nasir looking to slow down the pace here.
Nasir holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T4#
Universe gets underhooks to prevent Nasir's takedown attempt. #BC#
Universe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Nasir moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nasir wants to take the fight to the mat but Universe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mr Universe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kingsley Nasir.
Nasir tries to pull guard but Universe holds him up against the cage and eventually Nasir drops back down to his feet.
Universe tries to land knees in the clinch but Nasir avoids the damage to the body.
Nasir tries a body shot but Universe blocks it.
Nasir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nasir throws a punch but it's blocked by Universe. #BC#
Universe breaks from the clinch.
Universe checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Nasir. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nasir.#CL2#
Nasir closes the distance and clinches.
Nasir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nasir has Universe pressed against the cage, preventing Universe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Nasir has Universe pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nasir pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Universe tumbling to the mat - Nasir dives into Universe's guard.#ES#
Universe pushes Nasir off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kingsley Nasir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Universe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Nasir forces Universe back against the cage and clinches.
Nasir with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #TD2#
Nasir has hold of one of Universe's legs. Universe is fighting the takedown attempt but Nasir gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nasir looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nasir works over Universe with some ground and pound from guard.
Nasir is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nasir trying to control but Universe is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Universe pushes Nasir off and scrambles back to his feet.
Universe misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Universe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Nice elbow from Universe. #CUT#
It looks like Kingsley Nasir has been cut.
Nasir looking to slow down the pace here.
Universe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Nasir lands a takedown into guard.
Universe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Universe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Universe tries to get out of the position.
Universe can't keep his opponent in guard - Nasir advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nasir content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nasir trying to control from half guard but Universe is working away.
Universe is trying to stand up here but Nasir is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nasir in particular looking to stall.
Nasir passes to side control. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Universe's face as Nasir controls the position.
Universe is looking to reverse the position.
Universe managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nasir.
Nasir tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nasir prevents Universe from escaping the position.
Nasir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nasir is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Universe will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nasir trying to control the action but Universe is working from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Nasir thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nasir wants to control but Universe is keeping him busy. #T3#
Nasir working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Nasir trying to control the position but Universe is working away.
Universe dodges the ground and pound from Nasir.
Universe is looking for a sweep.
Nasir is chipping away with strikes.
Nasir is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Universe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nasir controlling the position from side mount.
Nasir wants to control but Universe is keeping him busy.
Nasir working away.
Nasir is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Universe will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Nasir looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Nasir is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Universe's shoulder. That is not cool.
Universe pushes Nasir away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nasir gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Universe is looking to reverse the position.
Universe is trying to control Nasir's posture but Nasir avoids it.
Nasir advances nicely into full mount.
Universe tries to hold on but Nasir postures up.
Nasir looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nasir connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nasir controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kingsley Nasir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Nasir closes the distance and clinches.
Nasir avoiding damage as Universe throws knees to the body.
Nasir jumps guard but Universe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nasir missing with knees to the body.
Nasir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nasir tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Universe tries to land knees in the clinch but Nasir avoids the damage to the body.
Universe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nasir's defenses.
Universe missing with knees to the body.
Universe blocks the elbow strike.
Universe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasir is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mr Universe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kingsley Nasir.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Universe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nasir tries to clinch but Universe moves out of range.
Mr Universe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A cross from Nasir lands.
We've been told by Universe's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nasir tries to clinch up but Universe circles away and keeps his distance.
Universe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Nasir takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice body kick there by Universe.#CL2#
Nasir drives through and clinches with Universe against the cage. #BC#
Universe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nasir tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Universe counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CL2#
Nasir takes the fight into the clinch.
Nasir is trying to drag Universe to the mat but Universe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nasir scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nasir tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nasir has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Universe after a bit of a struggle.
Nasir jumps guard but Universe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kingsley Nasir seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nasir is trying to pull guard but Universe has him pressed against the cage.
Nasir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee is keeping an eye on Universe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nasir managing to block the knees to the body from Universe.
Kingsley Nasir is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Universe looking to stall.
Nasir is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Universe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Universe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Universe doesn't manage to clinch there - Nasir circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nasir fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nasir avoids the head kick by Universe.
Mr Universe is winning the standup battle so far.
Universe missing with a left hand there. Nasir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nasir is looking to clinch but Universe is avoiding it.
Nasir fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Universe has closed the distance and engaged Nasir in a clinch.
Universe stops a takedown attempt from Nasir.
Universe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nasir avoids it.
Universe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nasir avoids it.
Nasir managing to block the knees to the body from Universe. #T3#
Nasir misses with an elbow strike.
Nasir tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Universe smiles and moves away.
Nasir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nasir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Universe clinches up with Nasir and pushes him back against the cage.
Universe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nasir is defending well for now.#BC#
Universe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nasir tries to clinch but Universe is having none of it.
Universe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slapping leg kick lands for Universe. #CL2#
Nasir clinches.
Nasir slowing the pace effectively.
Nasir looking for a takedown.
Universe trying to control the position but instead, Nasir has worked for underhooks and has pushed Universe into the cage.
Nasir tries to pull guard but Universe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
Nasir blocks an elbow strike from Universe.
Nasir blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nasir misses with a punch to the body.
Universe missing with knees to the body. #TD2#
Nasir has hold of one of Universe's legs. Universe is fighting the takedown attempt but Nasir gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kingsley Nasir has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Universe is looking to stand up but Nasir isn't so interested in that idea.
Mr Universe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nasir 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.
Nasir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Universe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nasir stops Universe from standing up.
Nasir engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Universe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nasir 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kingsley Nasir!

After winning the bout, Kingsley Nasir thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: DFN #1 Army vs McGee     
Date:   Apr 08, 2017
#R1#
Boulami tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Universe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boulami displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Universe throws out the jab.
Boulami swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Universe ducks right into an uppercut from Boulami.
Boulami slips a jab from Universe.
Universe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Omar Boulami has been cut.
Boulami with a hook.
Boulami misses the shot to the body.
Universe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boulami misses with a body shot.
Boulami throws a shot to the body.
Boulami is looking to slow Universe down with leg kicks.
Universe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Universe tries to clinch up but Boulami circles away and keeps his distance.
Boulami misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boulami has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Universe.
Universe ducks under a wild hook from Boulami.#T1#
Universe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boulami throws a hook but Universe avoids it easily.
Boulami lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Universe backs up against the cage.
Boulami misses the body punch
and Universe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Universe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Universe ducks right into an uppercut from Boulami.
Universe avoids the body shot from Boulami.
Universe feints a counter leg kick.
Boulami just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boulami. Universe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Universe moves out of range of the strikes.
Boulami ducks under a wild hook from Universe.
Boulami connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Universe's hands.
Mr Universe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boulami is looking to clinch but Universe is avoiding it.
Universe motions for Boulami to come forward. Universe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Boulami clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Universe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T2#
Universe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short body shot lands from Boulami as the two fighters clinch.
Universe is trying to break the clinch but Boulami has him pressed against the cage.
Boulami unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Boulami blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boulami scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boulami tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Universe is looking to break free of the clinch but Boulami has double underhooks.
Boulami pushes Universe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Boulami misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Come on Boulami - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Universe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boulami avoids it.#TD#
Boulami manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Boulami has his foot on Universe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Universe works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Universe wants to control from the top but Boulami keeps moving. #SUB#
Universe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boulami has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Universe has managed to get both his arms back between Boulami's legs - danger averted.
Boulami 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.
Boulami is looking to sweep but instead, Universe has passed into half guard.
Universe controlling the action here.
Universe is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Boulami manages to get to full guard.
Universe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Universe tries to free his leg and advance position but Boulami is retaining full guard. #T4#
Universe wanted to stand there but Boulami had control of the position.
Universe trying to control but Boulami is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Boulami pushes a forearm under Universe's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Universe is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Omar Boulami!
Omar Boulami really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hellbent logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: OFC 269: Dilapidated Ribcage     
Date:   Mar 19, 2017
#R1#
Universe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muhammad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Muhammad takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheers as Universe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Muhammad doesn't seem phased though.
Muhammad moves out of range as Universe throws a body kick.
Universe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Muhammad eats them both and turns towards Universe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Universe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muhammad.
Muhammad slips a jab and a cross from Universe.
Universe misses with a two punch combination.
Muhammad misses with a double jab.
Muhammad misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muhammad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Universe has time to react.
Universe moves out of range of the strikes.
Muhammad avoids the head kick by Universe.
Universe slips under a jab from Muhammad.#T1#
Muhammad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Universe.
Universe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Muhammad scores with a one two! Universe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Muhammad cracks Universe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Muhammad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Universe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muhammad tries to work over Universe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Universe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Universe clinches.
Muhammad misses with a punch to the body.
Muhammad scores with a nice hook to the head.
Muhammad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muhammad misses with some punches.
Muhammad misses with some punches.
Universe blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Muhammad. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muhammad misses with a body punch.
Muhammad throws a punch but it's blocked by Universe.
Muhammad being controlled against the cage.
Muhammad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muhammad misses with the head strike.
Universe can't find room to land a body shot as Muhammad controls the action.
Muhammad throws a head punch that misses.
Universe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Muhammad avoids it.
Universe blocks a body shot from Muhammad.
Muhammad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Muhammad fails to land.
Muhammad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muhammad on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Muhammad.
Muhammad makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Universe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muhammad backwards.
A body shot lands from Muhammad. #T3#
Muhammad misses with a punch to the body.
Muhammad misses with some punches.
Muhammad has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Universe seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Muhammad can turn it around.
Muhammad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muhammad misses with some punches.
Universe blocks an uppercut.
Universe is looking to control Muhammad's arms but Muhammad gets an underhook and turns him. Now Universe has his back to the cage.
Muhammad misses with the head strike. #BC#
Universe manages to break the clinch.
Muhammad throws a looping overhand right but Universe ducks down to avoid it.
Universe is looking to clinch but Muhammad is avoiding it.
Muhammad loads up on a big right hand but Universe slips the punch.
Universe is looking for a counter combo.
A jab lands there for Universe.
Muhammad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muhammad throws out a loose jab but Universe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Universe swings widly with a right hand
and Muhammad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Muhammad clinches up with Universe and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Universe. #BC#
Universe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Universe misses with a series of wild punches.
Muhammad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Universe misses with a low kick as Muhammad jumps back.#CL#
Universe has Muhammad up against the cage in 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!
Universe lands a nice knee to the body.
Universe stalling.
Muhammad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Universe wants to break free but Muhammad has control.
Muhammad lands with a right to the head.
Universe blocking some punches.
Muhammad lands a body punch in the clinch.
Muhammad working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mehmet Muhammad dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Muhammad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Universe tries to counter by clinching up but Muhammad breaks away and moves out of range.
Universe slips a jab from Muhammad.
Universe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Universe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Universe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muhammad.
As Muhammad looks to move away, Universe throws a big counter combo but Muhammad just gets out of the way.
Universe moves out of range as Muhammad strikes.
Universe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Universe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Muhammad slips under a jab from Universe.
Muhammad's jab looks to have found its range, popping Universe under the eye.
Muhammad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Universe was well out of range. Poor timing from Muhammad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhammad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Universe.
Muhammad staying out of range there.
Muhammad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muhammad scores with a sloppy right hand. Universe should have avoided that one.
Muhammad throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1##CL#
Universe closes the distance and clinches.
Muhammad managing to block the knees to the body from Universe.
Muhammad can't find room to land a body shot as Universe controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Universe.
Universe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Muhammad in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Muhammad tries to work over Universe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muhammad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Universe blocks a body shot from Muhammad.
Muhammad is pushing Universe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Muhammad lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Universe or not.
Muhammad misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Muhammad fails to land.
Universe blocking some punches.
Universe trying to land knees to the body.
Universe tries to land knees in the clinch but Muhammad avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Universe.
Mehmet Muhammad seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Universe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Muhammad is defending well for now.
Universe can't find room to land a body shot as Muhammad controls the action.
Muhammad managing to block the knees to the body from Universe. #BC#
Universe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Muhammad in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Muhammad throws out a loose jab but Universe uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Universe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice body kick there by Universe.
Muhammad cracks Universe with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muhammad looks to score with a jab to the body but Universe is just out of range.
Muhammad might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Universe throws a leg kick but Muhammad sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Universe avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Universe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Muhammad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Muhammad misses with a body shot.
Universe looks to score with a jab to the body but Muhammad is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Universe. #T3#
Universe moves out of range as Muhammad strikes.
Muhammad looks to throw the jab but Universe is out of range.
It looked like Universe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Universe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Muhammad counters with a nice uppercut.
Muhammad misses with a hook. Universe ducked under it nicely.
Muhammad throws out a loose jab but Universe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Universe.
Muhammad loads up on a big right hand but Universe slips the punch.
Universe is looking to counter with a body kick.
Muhammad throws a jab when Universe was well out of range.
Muhammad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Universe swings for the body but Muhammad moves out of range.
Muhammad misses with a wild body shot.
Muhammad avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Universe.
Universe looks to land a combination. Muhammad sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Muhammad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Muhammad throws a hook but Universe avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Universe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muhammad.
A slow jab from Muhammad misses its intended target.
Universe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Universe tries to clinch up but Muhammad circles away and keeps his distance.
Muhammad takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Universe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muhammad.
Muhammad throws a hook to the side of Universe's head but Universe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Universe avoids the body shot from Muhammad.
Universe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Muhammad.
Muhammad avoids the head kick by Universe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mehmet Muhammad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Muhammad throws out a powerful jab.
Muhammad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muhammad throws a looping overhand right but Universe ducks down to avoid it.
Mehmet Muhammad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muhammad just misses with a punch to the body.
Universe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Muhammad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Universe throws a nice looking combination but Muhammad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Universe.
Muhammad loads up on a big right hand but Universe slips the punch.
Muhammad throws a jab when Universe was well out of range.
Universe throwing a counter right hand but Muhammad manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhammad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Muhammad throws an overhand right that lands on Universe's shoulder, as Universe tries to avoid the shot.
Universe throwing a counter right hand but Muhammad manages to avoid it.
Muhammad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Universe.
Universe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muhammad.
It looked like Universe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Universe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Universe tries a head kick but it misses.
Muhammad lands with a good body shot.
Muhammad ducks under a wild hook from Universe.
Universe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muhammad.
Universe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Muhammad manages to circle out of the way.
A head kick misses from Universe.
Muhammad misses with a body shot.
Muhammad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Universe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Muhammad throws a jab but it's blocked by Universe.
Muhammad cracks a nice hook into Universe's ribs.
Universe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mehmet Muhammad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muhammad tries to close the distance and clinch but Universe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muhammad swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Universe counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Muhammad is lucky that one didn't land flush. #CL#
Universe moves into the clinch.
Mehmet Muhammad is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Muhammad blocks an uppercut.
Universe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Universe tries to land knees in the clinch but Muhammad avoids the damage to the body.
Muhammad blocks an uppercut.
Universe blocks an uppercut.
Universe tries to land knees in the clinch but Muhammad avoids the damage to the body.
Muhammad managing to block the knees to the body from Universe.
Universe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Muhammad is working Universe over against the cage.
Universe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muhammad. #T3#
Universe is looking to break free of the clinch but Muhammad has double underhooks.
Universe is looking to control Muhammad's arms but Muhammad gets an underhook and turns him. Now Universe has his back to the cage.
Universe tries to break the clinch but Muhammad is controlling the position.
Universe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Muhammad is defending well for now.
Muhammad misses with some punches.
Muhammad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Universe backwards.
Universe tries to land knees in the clinch but Muhammad avoids the damage to the body.
Muhammad keeps control of Universe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Muhammad blocks an elbow strike.
Universe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Universe tries to land knees in the clinch but Muhammad avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Muhammad managing to block the knees to the body from Universe.
Muhammad is leaning against Universe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Muhammad managing to block the knees to the body from Universe.
Muhammad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Universe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Muhammad avoids it.
Mr Universe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muhammad avoiding damage as Universe throws knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Universe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muhammad.
Universe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Universe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

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 Mr Universe.
Well Muhammad 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mehmet Muhammad!

An out of breath Mehmet Muhammad thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: OFC 260: Lokren vs Universe     
Date:   Feb 18, 2017
#R1#
Universe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lokren circles away quickly and effectively.
Lokren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lokren digs a good body shot into Universe's ribs.
Universe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lokren cracks Universe with a good jab.
Universe misses with a double jab
and Lokren counters with a nice uppercut.
Universe throws a head kick that Lokren semi-blocks.
Lokren has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Lokren missing with a left hand there. Universe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Universe throws a right hand that Lokren ducks under and follows up with a left that Lokren also avoids with ease.
Universe misses with a looping left.
Lokren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Universe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Universe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Universe swings for the body but Lokren moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Universe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lokren jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Universe tries to clinch up.
Universe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lokren scores with a hook.
Universe just misses with a punch to the body.
Universe misses with a double jab.
Lokren connects with a right hand. Universe shakes it off.
Universe tried to score with a low kick but Lokren checks it.
Lokren lunges at Universe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Universe's hand.
A combination from Universe does no damage.
Lokren blocks a head kick by Universe.
A telegraphed right hand from Lokren misses the target.
Universe tries to counter with a clinch but Lokren shakes him off and moves away.
Universe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Universe misses with a few strikes there.
Lokren just misses with a punch to the body.
Lokren scores with a body shot.
Lokren scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Universe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Universe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lokren is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lokren misses with a straight left.
Universe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lokren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lokren is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Universe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lokren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lokren looks to throw the jab but Universe is out of range.
Lokren misses with an uppercut
enabling Universe to counter with a crisp jab.
Universe avoids the body shot from Lokren.
Lokren takes a kick to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Lokren finds it's target.
Universe looks for the body kick but Lokren saw that one coming.
Universe moves in looking to clinch but Lokren pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Lokren misses the target.
Universe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Lokren connects with a jab.
Universe walks into a stiff left hand from Lokren.
Universe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Universe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Universe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Universe misses with a double jab
and Lokren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Lokren blocks the low kick.
A big left from Lokren misses.
Lokren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Universe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Universe does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Lokren on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lokren loads up on a big right hand but Universe slips the punch.
Universe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Universe wants to clinch.#T4#
Lokren throws a jab but it's blocked by Universe.
Universe avoids the body shot from Lokren.
Lokren throws out a loose jab but Universe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Universe misses with a looping left.
Universe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Lokren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Universe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lokren.
Universe wants to clinch up but Lokren keeps it at a distance.
Lokren takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Universe throws an off balance right hand
and Universe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lokren scores with a body shot.
Universe tries a head kick but it misses.
Universe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Universe throws a solid leg kick but Lokren takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Universe.
Lokren misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sairanix Lokren dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lokren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Universe.
Lokren lands a slapping body shot.
Lokren bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Universe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lokren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Universe.
Lokren throws a hook but Universe avoids it easily.
Lokren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Universe might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lokren has got the better of the exchanges.
A low kick from Universe misses
and Lokren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lokren throws out a loose jab but Universe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sairanix Lokren is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Lokren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Universe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mr Universe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Universe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lokren misses with a hook. Universe ducked under it nicely.
Universe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Universe throws a head kick that misses.
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!
Lokren takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T1#
Lokren swats away the attempt to clinch by Universe.#CL2#
Universe has managed to clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lokren as Universe tries to tie him up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Universe is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Universe tries a body shot but Lokren blocks it.
Lokren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lokren blocks the elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lokren avoiding damage as Universe throws knees to the body. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Universe tries to break the clinch but Lokren is controlling the position.
Universe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lokren is defending well for now.#BC2#
Universe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Lokren misses.
Universe wants to clinch
and Lokren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lokren looks to land a right hand but Universe moved out of range.
Universe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lokren with a body shot.
Universe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Universe thows a body kick. Lokren tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Universe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lokren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab from Lokren.
Lokren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Universe can do to turn this around?
Universe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Universe ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
Lokren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Universe wants to land a leg kick but Lokren is out of range. #T3#
Universe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Universe pushes Lokren up against the cage in a clinch.
Universe is trying to break the clinch but Lokren is controlling him.
Universe missing with knees to the body.
Lokren managing to block the knees to the body from Universe. #BC#
Lokren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Universe misses with a combination
enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab.
Universe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lokren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lokren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Universe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Universe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Lokren scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lokren looks to land a right hand but Universe moved out of range.
Universe throws out a counter right but Lokren avoids it with no problem.
Universe gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Universe walks into a straight right hand from Lokren.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Universe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lokren paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lokren works the jab nicely.
Lokren throws a poor cross that misses
and Universe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Universe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Universe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lokren is able to avoid easily.
Universe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lokren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Universe.
Universe tries to move into range but Lokren moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lokren swings for the body but Universe moves out of range.
Universe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Universe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lokren counters with a stiff right hand.
Universe moves out of range as Lokren strikes.
Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Universe moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sairanix Lokren dominated that second 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.
#R3##CL2#
Universe rushes Lokren and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Universe.
Universe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lokren.
Universe looking to throw knees to the head but Lokren is blocking nicely.
Universe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lokren.
Universe crunches a lovely knee into Lokren's ribcage.
Lokren has had enough of the clinch but Universe keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Universe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Lokren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lokren looks to land a left hand but Universe moved out of range nicely.
Universe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lokren thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Universe closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Universe tries to land knees in the clinch but Lokren avoids the damage to the body.
Universe can't find room to land a body shot as Lokren controls the action. #BC#
Lokren manages to break the clinch.
Lokren throws a jab but it's blocked by Universe.
Universe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Universe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lokren shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lokren with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Universe to score with a decent uppercut.
Universe tries to work over Lokren's front leg with a kick but Lokren checks it.
Lokren misses with an uppercut
and Universe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Universe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Universe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lokren throwing a counter right hand but Universe manages to avoid it.
Universe blocks a jab.
Universe slips under a jab from Lokren.#T2#
Universe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lokren.
Lokren lands with a cross.
Lokren looks to throw the jab but Universe is out of range.
Lokren loads up on a big right hand but Universe slips the punch.
Lokren looks to land a left hand but Universe moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lokren throws a jab when Universe was well out of range.
No joy there for Universe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lokren misses with a looping right.
Universe tries to move into range but Lokren moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lokren connects with a good right hand that stumbles Universe. Universe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lokren misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Universe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Universe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lokren.
Universe tries to land knees in the clinch but Lokren avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Universe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Universe moves away.
Lokren lands a right hook to the body.
Universe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lokren stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Universe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lokren throws the left hand but Universe avoids the punch easily.
Universe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lokren was well out of range. Poor timing from Universe.
Universe misses with a wild combination.
Lokren clobbers Universe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lokren looks to land a left hand but Universe moved out of range nicely.
Universe was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lokren takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lokren slips a straight right by Universe.#T4#
Lokren throws out a loose jab but Universe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Universe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Universe tries to land a front kick but Lokren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Universe misses with an uppercut
and Lokren counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Lokren. That snapped Universe's head back.
Lokren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Universe.
A punch lands to the side of Universe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lokren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lokren throws a hook but Universe blocks it.
Danga de danga de dang - Universe scores with a four punch combination!
Universe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Universe scores with a leg kick.
Lokren scores with a jab to the head.
Lokren lands an overhand right.
Lokren throws a big shot that misses.
Universe throws a shot from downtown. Lokren moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sairanix Lokren clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Universe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Universe tries a head kick but it misses.
Universe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lokren will feel that in the morning.
Universe moves in looking to clinch but Lokren pushes him off.
Universe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lokren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Universe.
Universe misses with a looping left.
Lokren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Universe gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab.
Universe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Universe tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Universe throws a body shot but no joy.
Lokren looks to score with a jab to the body but Universe is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Universe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Lokren misses the target.
Lokren connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Universe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lokren.#T1#
Universe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lokren.
Universe is looking to clinch.
Universe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lokren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lokren throws a big shot that misses.
Universe moves away from the strike by Lokren.
Universe defending well as Lokren loads up on a big left hand.
Universe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Lokren throws an off balance right hand
and Universe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Universe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lokren was well out of range. Poor timing from Universe.
Universe misses with an uppercut
enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Lokren misses.
Universe missing with a left hand there. Lokren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Universe takes a swing at Lokren's ribcage but misses.
Lokren fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Universe on the side of the head.#T2#
Lokren works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Universe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Universe is looking to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Universe misses with a head kick.
Lokren changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Universe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lokren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Universe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Universe fails to land with a series of punches.
Universe is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lokren lands a jab-cross combination.
Lokren misses with a straight left.
Universe closes the distance but Lokren moves to the side
and Lokren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good shot there by Lokren.
Universe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Lokren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Universe blocks a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Universe. That's going to slow Lokren down.
Universe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lokren scores with a three punch combo! #ROC#
Universe is rocked!
Lokren jabs Universe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Universe is still on wobbly legs! Can Lokren finish him?
Lokren lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Universe moves out of range as Lokren strikes.
Lokren throws out a loose jab but Universe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lokren sets himself, and Universe steps forward looking for the clinch! Lokren avoids it this time.
Lokren scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lokren drops Universe with a big left hand! Universe is injured, injured bad! Lokren jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sairanix Lokren!
Sairanix Lokren retains his welterweight title!
Sairanix Lokren decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

 

Event: OFC 254: Future Vintage     
Date:   Jan 28, 2017
#R1#
Hazard misses with a straight left.
Hazard dodges the punch combination from Universe.
Universe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hazard.
Universe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Universe forces Hazard back against the cage and clinches.
Universe effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Hazard manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Universe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hazard scores with a nice right hand.
Universe throws a series of punches but Hazard moves out of range.
Hazard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Universe.#T1#
Universe throws a sloppy head kick
and Hazard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Universe lands a jab to Hazard's midsection.
Universe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Universe digs a good hook to Hazard's body.
Universe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hazard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Universe scrambles back to his feet.
Hazard cracks Universe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Universe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hazard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Universe in his tracks.
Universe throws a body punch but Hazard moves out of range.
Hazard avoids the body shot from Universe.
Hazard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hazard misses with an uppercut. Universe saw that one coming.
Universe misses with a looping right.
Hazard throws out a counter right but Universe avoids it with no problem.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hazard avoids the head kick by Universe.
Hazard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hazard avoids the head kick by Universe.
Jab by Universe.
Universe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hazard's sensitive parts.
Hazard connects with a jab.
Universe is looking to clinch.
Hazard throws out a counter right but Universe avoids it with no problem.
Hazard looks to throw the jab but Universe is out of range.
Hazard blocks the body kick.
Hazard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Universe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hazard counters with a straight right hand.
Universe throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Universe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hazard circles away quickly and effectively.
Hazard throws out a loose jab but Universe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Universe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hazard counters with a nice uppercut.
Universe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Universe tries to clinch
and Hazard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Universe lands with a kick to the temple. Hazard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mr Universe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Universe does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hazard! But no joy.
Universe tries to land a leg kick but Hazard saw it coming and moves away.
Universe scores with a head kick. Hazard tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Universe throws a head kick that misses.
Hazard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Universe tries a head kick but it misses.
Hazard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Universe throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Universe tries to clinch there but Hazard circles away.
Hazard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Universe stuns Hazard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Universe lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hazard takes a step back to recover.
Universe throws a right hand that Hazard ducks under and follows up with a left that Hazard also avoids with ease.
Hazard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hazard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Universe is looking to wear down Hazard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hazard moves out of range of the body kick from Universe.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hazard! But no joy.
Universe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hazard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Universe.#CL#
Universe clinches up with Hazard and pushes him back against the cage.
Universe misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Universe dominated that round.
That's time! Universe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Universe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hazard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Universe slips under a jab from Hazard.
Universe misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Universe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Universe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Universe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hazard's sensitive parts.
Mr Universe is winning the standup battle so far.
Universe is looking to land body kicks.
Hazard throws out a counter right but Universe avoids it with no problem.
Hazard misses with a hook #CL#
and Universe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazard tries to circle away but Universe has him pinned against the cage.
Hazard managing to block the knees to the body from Universe.
Universe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hazard can do to turn this around?
Hazard managing to block the knees to the body from Universe.
Universe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hazard's efforts to push away.
Hazard wants to break free but Universe has control. #T1##BC#
Universe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hazard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Universe.
Universe connects with a crisp jab.
Hazard misses with an uppercut. Universe saw that one coming.
Universe connects with the punch.
Universe wants to clinch.
Hazard moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Universe misses with the body kick
and Hazard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Universe throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hazard! But no joy.
Universe throws a leg kick but Hazard moved away.
Hazard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Universe looks to land a combination but Hazard avoids it well.
Universe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Universe looks to land a combination but Hazard avoids it well.
Universe ducks under a wild hook from Hazard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Hazard finds it's way through Universe's defenses.
A head kick misses from Universe.
Universe tries to close the distance and clinch but Hazard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hazard throws a hook but Universe blocks it.
Hazard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Universe.
Universe is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Universe throws a jab but it's blocked by Hazard.
Universe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Hazard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Universe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hazard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Universe was well out of range. Poor timing from Hazard.
Hazard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Universe tries to clinch
and Hazard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Universe ducks right into an uppercut from Hazard.
Sloppy strikes from Universe. Those never looked like landing.
Hazard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Universe slips under a jab.
Hazard takes a kick to the side of the head.#T4#
Universe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Universe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A solid leg kick lands there for Universe.
Universe throws a looping overhand right but Hazard ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Hazard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mr Universe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Universe lands a really nice looking cross but Hazard seems unphased.
The fight stays on the outside here - Universe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Universe moves in looking to clinch but Hazard pushes him off.
Hazard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hazard loads up on a big right hand but Universe slips the punch.
Universe lands a head shot.
Universe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hazard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Universe with a body shot.
Hazard misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Universe dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Hazard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Universe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hazard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Universe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Universe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Universe has Hazard up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Universe breaks from the clinch.
Universe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hazard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hazard looks to throw the jab but Universe is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazard throws a hook but Universe blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Universe.
Hazard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hazard might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1#
Hazard takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hazard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Universe counters with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Hazard finds it's way through Universe's defenses.
Hazard misses with a looping left.
Hazard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Universe.
A little jabbing left from Hazard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Universe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Universe looks to land a combination but Hazard avoids it well.
Universe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hazard.
Hazard throws out a loose jab but Universe uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Hazard tries to get set, Universe tries to push him back and clinch up but Hazard manages to avoid the attempt.
Jab from Universe.#T2#
Hazard throws a lazy right hand but Universe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Universe tries to clinch up.
Universe tries to clinch up but Hazard circles away and keeps his distance.
Hazard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hazard moves out of range of the body kick from Universe.
Hazard missing with a left hand there. Universe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good exchange - Hazard coming out on top.
Universe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hazard doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Universe moves in looking to clinch but Hazard pushes him off.
Universe is looking to clinch.
Universe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Universe tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Universe misses with a jab to the body
and Hazard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hazard misses with a looping left.
Universe jabs Hazard right on the nose. Hazard blinks but takes it well.
Universe tries to clinch but Hazard is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hazard! But no joy.
Universe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hazard.
Universe misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Hazard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hazard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Universe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hazard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Universe under the eye.#CL#
Universe darts in and clinches Hazard up against the cage.
Hazard is trying to force a seperation but Universe has the dominant position.
Hazard wants to break free but Universe has control.
Hazard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T4##BC#
Universe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Universe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hazard was well out of range. Poor timing from Universe.
Universe throws a sloppy head kick and Hazard moves out of range easily.
Hazard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hazard misses the jab.
Hazard misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Universe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Universe does no damage.
Universe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Universe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hazard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Skap Hazard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mr Universe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hazard throws a jab but it's blocked by Universe.
Universe is looking for a counter combo.

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 Mr Universe.
Well Universe 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Universe!

Mr Universe thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: OFC 247: Jarl Borg Day     
Date:   Jan 07, 2017
#R1#
Bowman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bowman shoots in but no luck this time.
Universe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Universe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bowman tries for a takedown but Universe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mr Universe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Bowman.
Bowman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bowman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Universe sprawls well. Universe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bowman gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Bowman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Universe to the mat! Universe manages to get full guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Universe manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched 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!#TD2#
Bowman lands a takedown into guard.
Bowman prevents Universe from getting back to his feet.
Bowman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Bowman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bowman pushing down on Universe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Universe tries to roll over but Bowman keeps him under control.
Bowman is keen to just control but Universe is a slippery customer.#ES#
Universe has one foot on Bowman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bowman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Universe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bowman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Universe is fending him off so far but Bowman persists. Nope, Universe circles away and we're back to standing.
Universe swings for the body but Bowman moves out of range.
Bowman with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Universe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bowman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD2#
Bowman jumps into guard, dragging Universe to the mat. #T2##SU#
Universe stands up and waves to Bowman to follow him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bowman.
It appears Universe was looking to counter with a kick there.
Universe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Bowman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowman is pushing down on Universe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Universe is fighting to maintain full guard but Bowman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bowman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Universe pushes Bowman off looking to stand but Bowman dives back in and keeps control.
Universe is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Abobomination Training that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Universe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bowman on the ground.
Bowman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Universe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bowman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bowman wants to pass the guard but Universe is defending well.
Universe wants to control but Bowman is keeping busy.
Bowman is looking to advance position but Universe won't allow it. #T3#
Universe is trying to stand back up but Bowman is controlling him
Universe trying to control but Bowman postures up.
Bowman is pressing down on Universe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Universe is holding on for now.
Universe gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bowman postures up.
Bowman trying to control the position from guard on top but Universe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Universe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bowman looking to pass the guard.
Universe wants to stand and escape but Bowman is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tom Bowman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Universe tries to close the distance and clinch but Bowman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bowman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Universe as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Bowman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Universe tries to kick Bowman off but Bowman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bowman is looking to pass Universe's guard but actually Universe recovers to full guard.
Bowman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Universe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bowman stops Universe from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mr Universe will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Universe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Universe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bowman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bowman avoids the body shot from Universe.
Bowman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Universe sprawls well. Universe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bowman gets slowly back to his feet.
Mr Universe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Bowman.
Universe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Universe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bowman.
Universe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bowman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Universe but Universe pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Bowman shoots in but Universe avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Bowman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bowman trying to control but Universe is working from the bottom. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Universe manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Universe breaks the clinch.
Universe misses with a series of wild punches.
Bowman shoots in but no luck this time.
Universe throws a nice head kick!
Universe slaps away a takedown attempt from Bowman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Universe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bowman manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Universe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Bowman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Universe avoids it really well and circles away.
Mr Universe is winning the standup battle so far.
Universe misses with a wild combination.
Bowman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bowman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bowman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Bowman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Universe is trying to defend but Bowman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Universe has one foot on Bowman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T3#
Universe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from Universe.
Bowman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Universe avoids it really well and circles away.
Bowman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Universe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mr Universe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Universe looks to score with a jab to the body but Bowman is just out of range.
Universe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Universe misses the shot to the body.
Bowman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bowman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Universe swivels and escapes.
Universe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bowman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Universe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Universe scores with a head kick.
Bowman avoids the head kick by Universe.
Bowman shoots in for a double leg but Universe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Universe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bowman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bowman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Universe but Universe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Universe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bowman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Universe defends well and Bowman ends up having to push Universe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Universe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Universe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Universe wants it to stay on the feet.
Bowman is breathing heavily.
Bowman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bowman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Universe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bowman blocks a head kick by Universe.
Universe is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Universe dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bowman shoots in and drives through. Universe sprawls well.
Universe throws a body shot but no joy.
Universe just misses with a punch to the body.
Bowman tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Universe pushes Bowman up against the cage in a clinch.
Bowman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bowman tries to score a body lock takedown but Universe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Universe is trying to stall.
Universe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bowman.
Universe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bowman can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Bowman manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Bowman isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Universe stacks Bowman on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Universe!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Universe stands up.
Bowman moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Bowman shoots in but no luck this time.
Mr Universe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Bowman.
Universe scores with a body shot.
Universe wants to clinch up but Bowman keeps it at a distance.
Universe throws a body shot but no joy.
Bowman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Universe's waist but Universe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bowman off to one side.
Bowman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Universe tries to avoid it but Bowman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Universe to the ground. Universe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bowman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Universe forces Bowman back against the cage and clinches.
Bowman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Universes head.
Universe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bowman.
Universe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Universe wants to break free but Bowman has control.
Universe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bowman avoids it.
Universe wants to stall.
Universe lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Universe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bowman.
Bowman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Universe pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Bowman wants the takedown. Universe is fighting it off but Bowman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Universe's guard against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Universe is looking to stand up but Bowman isn't so interested in that idea.
Bowman trying to control but Universe is working from the bottom.
Bowman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bowman stopping the sweep attempt from Universe.
Universe keeping moving, preventing Bowman from controlling successfully.
Tom Bowman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Universe wants to stand up but Bowman is controlling him.
Bowman trying to control but Universe is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Universe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Bowman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bowman shoots in looking for a takedown. Universe tries to sprawl out of it but Bowman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Universe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Universe misses with a two punch combination. #TD2#
Bowman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Universe pulls Bowman in close to prevent any damage.
Bowman looking to sit in guard and control but Universe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Universe stands and steps away. Bowman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bowman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4##CL#
Universe has closed the distance and engaged Bowman in a clinch.
Universe missing with knees to the body. #TD2#
Bowman gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Universe is trying to stand.
Universe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Universe wants to stand up but Bowman is controlling him.
Bowman tries to free his leg and advance position but Universe is retaining full guard.
Tom Bowman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bowman stops Universe from standing up.
Bowman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mr Universe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bowman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Universe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Universe, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Universe!

An out of breath Mr Universe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GFC 56: Fireball vs Kruger     
Date:   Dec 07, 2016
#R1#
Uneksija blocks the body kick.
Uneksija works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Universe.
Universe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Universe tries to close the distance and clinch but Uneksija swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Uneksija throws out a counter right but Universe avoids it with no problem.
Uneksija throws an off balance right hand
and Universe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Uneksija looks to land a combination. Universe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Mr Universe has been cut.
Uneksija scores with a jab to the head.
Universe checks a low kick from Uneksija.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uneksija misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Uneksija misses its intended target.
Universe scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Universe closes the distance and pushes Uneksija back into the cage.
Universe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Uneksija looks winded!
Uneksija looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Universe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice left hand lands by Universe. #BC#
Universe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Universe slips a jab and a cross from Uneksija.
Universe throws a head kick that Uneksija semi-blocks. #CUT#
It looks like Paljas Uneksija has been cut.#T1#
Uneksija takes one to the chin there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Universe.
Uneksija throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice shot by Universe.
Uneksija scores with a crisp jab that stopped Universe in his tracks.
Uneksija throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Universe throws a series of punches but Uneksija moves out of range.
Uneksija sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Universe slips a jab from Uneksija.
Universe lands with a nice combination. Uneksija backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uneksija takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Universe closes the distance and pushes Uneksija back into the cage.
Uneksija is trying to break free.
Uneksija takes a knee to the side of the body.
Uneksija tries to break the clinch but Universe is controlling the position.
Uneksija being controlled against the cage.#T2#
Universe slowing the pace effectively.
Universe tries to land knees in the clinch but Uneksija avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Universe breaks from the clinch.
Uneksija throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Universe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Uneksija throws a low kick, looking for Universe's leg but Universe calmly moves out of range.
Uneksija thows a leg kick but Universe checks it
and Universe counters with a one-two to the body.
Uneksija tries to work over Universe's front leg with a kick but Universe checks it.
Universe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uneksija.
Uneksija throws a jab but it's blocked by Universe.
Good exchange - Universe coming out on top.
Universe lands a jab to the head.
Universe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Universe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Uneksija throws a predictable looking body shot
and Universe counters with a nice leg kick.
Universe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uneksija.
Uneksija just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Universe darts in and clinches Uneksija up against the cage.
Uneksija avoiding damage as Universe throws knees to the body.
A short right from Universe.
Universe trying to land knees to the body.
Uneksija is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Universe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Universe lands an elbow just above Uneksija 's eye.
Uneksija working hard to break the clinch.
Universe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Universe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Uneksija is defending well for now.
Universe leaning his opponent against the cage.
Uneksija has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Uneksija has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
A hook to the body from Universe. #BC#
Universe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paljas Uneksija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Universe.
Universe misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Universe takes the fight into the clinch.
Universe lands an elbow just above Uneksija 's eye. #CUT#
That has opened up Paljas Uneksija's cut even more.
Uneksija is trying to force a seperation but Universe has the dominant position.
Uneksija is trying to break free.
Universe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Uneksija is defending well for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees to the body from Universe.
Universe missing with knees to the body.
Universe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Universe lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Universe dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Uneksija. Universe does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Universe closes the distance and pushes Uneksija back into the cage.
Universe avoiding damage.
Universe trying to land knees to the body.
Uneksija wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Universe trying to land knees to the body.
Universe scores with a knee to the head.
Universe tries to land knees in the clinch but Uneksija avoids the damage to the body.
Universe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Uneksija's efforts to push away.
Uneksija wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Universe has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uneksija managing to block the knees to the body from Universe.
Universe lands an elbow that stopped Uneksija in his tracks for a moment. #BC#
Universe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Universe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Universe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Uneksija throws a right hand that misses
and Universe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CUT#
The cut above Paljas Uneksija's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A shot to the body from Uneksija misses
and Universe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Universe defending well as Uneksija loads up on a big left hand.
Uneksija throws a shot from downtown. Universe moves away and avoids it.
Uneksija throws a low kick but it's checked well by Universe.
Uneksija throws a leg kick but Universe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Universe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good work by Universe as he checks the leg kick.
Uneksija thows a leg kick but Universe checks it #CL#
and Universe moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Universe.
Uneksija is breathing heavily.
Universe has Uneksija pushed against the cage.
Universe has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Universe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#
Paljas Uneksija's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls for Universe to work.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Universe.
Universe avoiding damage.
Universe gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T2#
Universe has Uneksija pressed against the cage, preventing Uneksija from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Uneksija has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Uneksija on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Universe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Uneksija's efforts to push away.
Uneksija is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Universe tries to land knees in the clinch but Uneksija avoids the damage to the body.
Uneksija has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Uneksija looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Universe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mr Universe!
A victorious Mr Universe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GFC 49: Laine vs Walian     
Date:   Nov 05, 2016
#R1#
Varner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Universe.
Varner misses with a takedown attempt - Universe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Universe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Varner shoots in and drives through. Universe sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Varner is defended easily by Universe.
Mr Universe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Varner.
Varner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Universe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Varner somewhat.
Universe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Universe sprawls well. Universe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Varner gets slowly back to his feet.
As Varner looks to move away, Universe throws a big counter combo but Varner just gets out of the way.#T1#
Varner blocks a head kick by Universe. #CL#
Universe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Varner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Varner tries to circle away but Universe has him pinned against the cage.
Varner just leaning against Universe, taking a breather.
Universe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Universe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Universe tries to land knees in the clinch but Varner avoids the damage to the body.
Universe struggles to land a body shot inside as Varner controls his hands.
Varner takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Jamie Varner has been cut.#BC2#
Varner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Universe misses with a body kick.
Varner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Varner shoots in looking for a takedown. Universe tries to sprawl out of it but Varner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Universe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Universe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Varner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Universe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Universe.
Universe lands a head kick. Varner smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Varner has a takedown stuffed.
An attempted straight right counter from Universe misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Universe gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Universe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Varner.
Varner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Universe blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Universe manages to break the clinch.
Good exchange - Universe coming out on top.
Varner with a poor takedown #CL#
and Universe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Varner blocks an elbow strike.
Varner avoiding damage as Universe throws knees to the body.
Universe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Varner up against the cage.
Universe is struggling to control the position.
Varner is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Universe is defending well.
Universe tries to land knees in the clinch but Varner avoids the damage to the body.
Varner tries for a takedown. No joy. #T4#
Varner is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Universe is defending well.
Universe lands a damaging elbow.
Varner looking for a takedown.
Universe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A body shot lands from Universe.
Universe slowing the pace effectively.
Varner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Universe prevents it.
Universe missing with knees to the body.
Universe lands with a short punch from the 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!
Varner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Varner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Universe avoids it.#BC#
Universe manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Universe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamie Varner's cut.
That's time! Universe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Varner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Varner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Universe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Universe clobbers Varner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Universe takes the fight into the clinch.
Universe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Varner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Universe breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Varner or perhaps it was just good defense by Universe, which made it look bad.
Universe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Varner misses with a takedown attempt
and Universe counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Universe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Varner circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice cross by Universe.
Varner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mr Universe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Varner.
Universe cracks Varner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#
Varner is rocked!
Mr Universe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Varner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Universe counters with an outside leg kick.
Varner is still on wobbly legs! Can Universe finish him?
Varner is breathing heavily.
Varner loses concentration momentarily and Universe pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Varner crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Universe finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mr Universe!
After winning the bout, Mr Universe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GFC 44: Fireball vs Urai     
Date:   Oct 08, 2016
#R1#
Universe lands with a nice body punch.
The Convict scores with a crisp jab that stopped Universe in his tracks.
Universe swings for the body but The Convict moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Convict is trying to drag Universe to the mat but Universe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
The Convict has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Universe is trying to keep an underhook but The Convict manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Universe can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
The Convict is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Universe defends it well.
Universe is trying to maintain the position but The Convict is very close to passing his half guard.
Universe wants to get back to full guard.
The Convict working Universe over with strikes. #T1#
Universe is trying to maintain the position but The Convict is very close to passing his half guard.
The Convict is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The Convict throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Convict is controlling the pace.
The Convict not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The Convict trying to control the pace. #SUB#
The Convict is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Universe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Universe tries to kick The Convict off but The Convict keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The Convict tries to pass to full mount but Universe defends it.
Universe wants to improve his position but The Convict is controlling well.
The Convict is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Universe! #SUB#
The Convict looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The Convict punishing his opponent with strikes.
Universe in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Universe is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #SUB#
The Convict jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Universe manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Universe takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Universe is looking to regain half guard here but The Convict keeps moving and retains side control. #T3##SUB#
The Convict wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Universe, who protects the arm well.
Universe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but The Convict wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Universe is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, The Convict asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The Convict working the ground and pound.
Universe takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Universe is trying to control The Convict's posture but The Convict avoids it.
Universe is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
The Convict is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Universe has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
The Convict trying to control the action but Universe is working from the bottom.
Universe struggling a bit here.
The Convict working the ground and pound from side control.
The Convict is staying tight to Universe's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
The Convict tries for a kimura but Universe is defending well. #SUB#
The Convict looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kezz The Convict dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
The Convict lands a nice hook to Universe's body. Universe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Convict avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mr Universe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Universe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Convict.
Universe wants to counter with a clinch but The Convict pushes him away.
Universe tries to land a body kick#TD#
and The Convict counters with a nice double leg into side control. Universe won't be happy with that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Universe is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but The Convict has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The Convict scoring with punches from side control.
The Convict prevents Universe from escaping the position.#SUB#
The Convict tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no The Convict has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
The Convict looks up at the clock and then as Universe takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, The Convict smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The Convict taking a breather here.
The Convict landing strikes.
Universe is looking to work his way out of this bad position but The Convict is controlling him well.#SUB#
The Convict is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Universe has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Convict is looking to take a break and control but Universe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Convict lands a nice forearm strike.
The Convict landing strikes. #T2#
Universe is trying to get back to half guard.
The Convict is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Universe takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The Convict scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Universe to see if he's OK.#SUB#
The Convict tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
The Convict tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The Convict looking to control but instead Universe has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T3#
The Convict looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ES2#
Universe makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The Convict looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mr Universe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Universe throws a body shot but no joy.
The Convict is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Universe can do to turn this around?
Universe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Convict.
The Convict tries to counter with a takedown but Universe is quick to defend against it.
A jab from The Convict misses.
The Convict throws the left hand but Universe avoids the punch easily.
Universe stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Universe rushes The Convict and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Convict looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kezz The Convict. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Universe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Convict is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Universe. #CUT2#
It looks like Kezz The Convict has been cut.
The Convict tries to pull guard but Universe holds him up against the cage and eventually The Convict drops back down to his feet.
Universe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Convict is defending well for now.
Universe looking to slow down the pace here.
The Convict jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Universe walks away with a smile on his face. The Convict gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Universe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Universe tries to clinch there but The Convict circles away.
The Convict appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Universe feints and then cracks The Convict's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Convict down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Convict tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Universe swivels and escapes.
Universe misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kezz The Convict will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kezz The Convict's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
The Convict cracks Universe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The Convict blocks a head kick by Universe.
The Convict tries to counter with a takedown but Universe is quick to defend against it.
The Convict fails to land the takedown.
Universe throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Convict connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Universe misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Universe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Convict feinted with a counter takedown.
Universe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Universe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down The Convict rather than just go for the knockout.
Universe misses the shot to the body.
The Convict changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
The Convict avoids the head kick by Universe.
Universe lands a front kick.
Universe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Convict circles away quickly and effectively.
The Convict shoots in looking for a takedown. Universe tries to sprawl out of it but The Convict keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Universe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Universe throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Convict pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Universe! But no joy.#T2#
Universe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Universe moves into range and clinches up with The Convict.
The Convict wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kezz The Convict. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Universe lands an elbow that stopped The Convict in his tracks for a moment.
The Convict tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Universe just stands there and leans against the cage.
The Convict is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Universe is defending well.
The Convict lands with a right to the head.
Universe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The Convict wants to break free but Universe has control.
Universe has The Convict pushed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Universe tries to land knees in the clinch but The Convict avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Universe breaks from the clinch.
The Convict lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The Convict keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Universe avoids the body shot from The Convict.
Decent striking displayed by The Convict there.
The Convict avoids the body shot from Universe.
The Convict attempts a counter takedown but Universe avoids it well and moves away.
Universe tries to clinch up but The Convict circles away and keeps his distance.
The Convict drops down looking for a counter takedown but Universe sprawls and moves away.
Universe thuds his right hand into The Convict's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Universe stuffs the takedown.
As The Convict backs off Universe throws a huge counter combo but The Convict manages to avoid it all.
Universe jabs at The Convict's body.
Universe misses with a kick to the body.
The Convict half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
The Convict avoids the head kick by Universe.
The Convict misses with a body shot.
Mr Universe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Universe throws a head kick that misses.
The Convict feinted with a counter takedown.
Universe throws a nice looking combination but The Convict bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Universe has managed to clinch.
The Convict jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Universe walks away with a smile on his face. The Convict gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The Convict shoots in and drives through. Universe sprawls well.
Universe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Universe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Convict drops down looking for a counter takedown but Universe sprawls and moves away.
Universe lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Universe really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kezz The Convict's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
The Convict doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Universe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Universe.
The Convict is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Universe is pushing The Convict up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Universe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Convict is defending well for now.
Universe lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Universe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Convict circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Convict drops down looking for a counter takedown but Universe sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Universe looks to land a combination but The Convict avoids it well.
The Convict shoots in for a takedown but Universe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kezz The Convict. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Universe.
The Convict tries to counter with a takedown but Universe is quick to defend against it.
Universe throws a series of punches but The Convict moves out of range.
Mr Universe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Convict lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Universe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The Convict throws a hook but Universe blocks it.
Universe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Convict throws a poor cross that misses
and Universe counters with a three punch combo that has The Convict backing up. The Convict nods at Universe to acknowledge the strikes.
Universe throws a body shot but no joy.
The Convict changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Universe digs a good body shot into The Convict's ribs.#T2#
Universe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Universe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Convict tries to counter with a takedown but Universe is quick to defend against it.
The Convict shoots in for a double leg but Universe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Universe misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Convict shoots in and drives through. Universe sprawls well.
Universe just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Universe misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Convict circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and The Convict counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Universe kicks The Convict off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Convict blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Convict avoiding damage as Universe throws knees to the body.
The Convict on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Universe misses with an elbow over the top.
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 Convict fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T4#
The Convict is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Universe goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Universe manages to break the clinch.
Universe throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and The Convict counters with a takedown into side control.
Universe tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
The Convict thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The Convict working the head and body with strikes.
Universe is trying to improve his position.
Universe wants to control but The Convict postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Universe dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kezz The Convict's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Good standup being displayed there by The Convict as he connects with a hook.
The Convict fails with the takedown
and Universe counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
The Convict closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Universe's guard.
The Convict won't allow Universe to sweep him here.
The Convict prevents Universe from getting back to his feet.
The Convict wants to control from the top but Universe keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Convict is really struggling to control Universe but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The Convict stops Universe from standing up.
Universe trying to control the position here. #T1#
The Convict advances to half guard. #SUB#
The Convict seems to be working for a kimura but Universe defends the submission attempt.
Universe tries to kick The Convict off but The Convict keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The Convict is nestled in close to Universe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Universe trying to control but The Convict postures up.
Kezz The Convict overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Convict prevents Universe from standing back up.
Universe is refusing to be controlled, as The Convict sits in half guard.
Universe wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
The Convict wants to pass to mount but Universe is defending the position.
The Convict scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Universe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Convict. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Convict working the head and body with strikes.
Universe wants to improve his position but The Convict is controlling well.
The Convict looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Universe is trying to stand up here but The Convict is controlling him well.
The Convict stalling. #T3#
The Convict seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Universe for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Convict with a nice cross.
Universe throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and The Convict counters with a nice double leg into side control. Universe won't be happy with that.
The Convict wants to lay and pray for a moment but Universe keeps working. #T4##SUB#
The Convict thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Universe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Universe struggling a bit here.
The Convict scores with punches from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Convict lands a decent elbow from side control.
The Convict cracks Universe with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Universe is pushing The Convict's head away, looking to escape. The Convict manages to hold on to the position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kezz The Convict showed his dominance in that final round.
I think The Convict 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 48:47
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kezz The Convict!

A relieved looking Kezz The Convict thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: GFC 37: Darrow vs Universe     
Date:   Sep 10, 2016
#R1##CL2#
Universe has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Universe fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Darrow tries to work over Universe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darrow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Universe backwards. #BC2#
Universe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Universe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Universe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darrow was well out of range. Poor timing from Universe.
A head kick misses from Darrow.
Darrow lands with a cross.
Darrow has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hazzard County Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Darrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Universe moves away.
Universe throws a right hand that Darrow ducks under and follows up with a left that Darrow also avoids with ease.
Darrow thumps Universe with a low kick.
Universe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darrow lands a head kick!
Sloppy strikes from Darrow. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Darrow looks to score with a jab to the body but Universe is just out of range.
Universe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL2#
Universe has managed to clinch.
Darrow working aggressively here.
Universe pressing his opponent against the cage.
Darrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darrow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Darrow pushes Universe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Universe looking to slow down the pace here.
Darrow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Universe lands an elbow just above Darrow 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Hamish Darrow has been cut.#BC2#
Universe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Darrow pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2##CL#
Darrow has closed the distance and engaged Universe in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Darrow.
Darrow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Universe or not.
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!
Universe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Darrow.
A shot in the inside from Darrow.
Darrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darrow lands a shoulder strike.
Universe has Darrow pushed against the cage.
Darrow misses with a punch on the inside.
Universe trying to land knees to the body.
Darrow misses with the head strike.
Darrow throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Universe.
Darrow lands an uppercut.
Universe is trying to break the clinch but Darrow is controlling him.
Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Universe controls his hands.
Universe blocks an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Universe obliges.#T3#
Darrow misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Universe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Darrow.
Universe misses with a looping left.
Darrow thinks about countering with a head kick.
Darrow misses with a hook to the body
and Universe counters with a nice uppercut.
Universe tries to clinch there but Darrow circles away.
Universe ducks right into an uppercut from Darrow.
Darrow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Universe throws a series of punches but Darrow avoids them all with ease.
Darrow went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Universe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Universe looks winded!
Darrow misses with a head kick.
Darrow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Universe. That did some damage!
Darrow takes a swing at Universe's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Darrow misses the jab.
Universe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Darrow circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darrow misses with a body shot.
Darrow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Universe.
A good leg kick by Darrow.
Universe throws a looping overhand right but Darrow ducks down to avoid it.
Darrow half committed to a counter leg kick.
Darrow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Darrow is looking to wear down Universe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Darrow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Darrow moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hamish Darrow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hamish Darrow's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Darrow throws a sloppy head kick and Universe moves out of range easily.
Darrow checks the leg kick.
Universe wants to clinch.
As Universe backs away, Darrow returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Darrow lands a big head kick that sends Universe to the canvas! Darrow follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hamish Darrow!
Hamish Darrow retains his welterweight title!

 

Event: GFC 29: Baroni vs Wong     
Date:   Aug 20, 2016
#R1#
Fest throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fest. Universe does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Fest has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fest wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Universe is looking to clinch.
A jab from Fest misses.
Fest looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Fun Fest has been cut.
Universe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fest swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Universe lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Fest there.
Fest misses with a hook. Universe ducked under it nicely.
Universe wants to counter with a clinch but Fest pushes him away.
A head kick by Universe misses
and Fest counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Universe thinking. #T1#
Fest tests Universe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fest avoids a kick to the body.
Fest tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Universe manages to circle out of the way.
Universe misses with a head kick.
Universe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fest connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Universe's coach down at Abobomination Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Universe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fest darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Universe throws a looping overhand right but Fest ducks down to avoid it.
Universe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fest scores with a nice strike.
Universe throws a sloppy head kick
and Fest counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Universe thinking. #T2#
A right-left combo lands from Fest.
A jab from Universe finds it's way through Fest's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Universe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Universe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fest is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD#
Fest scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Universe tries to buck Fest off but Fest is having none of it.
Fest working the head with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Universe is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Fest is working Universe over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Universe keeps working.
Universe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fest. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fest in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Universe can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Fest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Universe keeps working.
Universe taking punishment in the form of punches.
Universe wants to control but Fest postures up.
Universe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fest creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Universe is looking to regain half guard here but Fest keeps moving and retains side control.
Universe takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fest lands a nice forearm strike.
Universe tries to buck Fest off but Fest is having none of it.#SUB#
Fest is trying to get an arm triangle but Universe is defending well.
Universe tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Fest easily slips into full mount! #T4#
Universe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Universe is bucking up trying to escape but Fest cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Universe tries to lock up and control but Fest gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Universe is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Universe is bucking up trying to escape but Fest cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Universe is desperately trying to improve his position but Fest has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Fest has hold of Universe's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Universe manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Fest is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Universe is surviving well by controlling Fest's body position as best he can.
Fest lands a big shot there that rocks Universe but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fest is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fest raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fun Fest dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fun Fest's cut.
That's time! Fest's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fest avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Fest misses its target.
Fest takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Universe misses with a wild body shot.
Universe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fest is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Universe can do to turn this around?
Universe prevents a body shot from Fest. #BC2#
Universe breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Universe misses the body punch
and Fest counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Universe tries to clinch but Fest is having none of it.
Fest was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fest on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Universe throws a push kick but Fest slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Universe misses with a body kick.
It looked like Fest was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fun Fest is winning the standup battle so far.
Fest throws a jab but it's blocked by Universe.
Universe punishes Fest's body with a nice straight punch.
Universe tries to clinch up
enabling Fest to counter with a crisp jab.
Universe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fest was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Universe is looking to score with low kicks.
Universe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fest manages to avoid it.#T2#
Universe tries a head kick but it misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Universe. Fest shrugs it off though.
Universe tries to close the distance and clinch but Fest swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fest misses with a straight left.
Mr Universe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Universe misses with a kick to the body
and Fest counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD#
Fest looking to score a takedown here. Universe is defending well but Fest drives through and ends up in Universe's guard.
Fest content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fest throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Universe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fest working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fest trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Universe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fest is controlling him.
Fest throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Universe has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Fest is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Universe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Universe!
Universe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fest manages to avoid it.
Universe throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Fest on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Universe.
Universe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mr Universe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Universe misses with a head kick. #T4#
Universe throws a low kick but Fest avoids it.
A jab from Universe misses.
As Universe backs away, Fest returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Universe throws the left hand but Fest avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Fest misses the target.
Universe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fest is looking to counter punch.
Fest throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Universe leaves Fest with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Universe throws a combination that misses
and Fest counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fest circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fest circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Universe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fun Fest's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fest wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Universe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fest manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fest misses with an uppercut
and Universe counters with a left and a right that stings Fest.
Fest avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Universe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Universe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Universe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fest manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Universe looks to land a combination. Fest sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fest moves away from the strike by Universe.
It looked like Fest wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Universe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fest was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fest shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Universe moves out of range of the strikes.
Universe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fest makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fest throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fest misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice side step and Universe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Universe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Fest on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Universe misses with a body kick.
Universe tries to land a front kick but Fest steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Universe missing with a left hand there. Fest was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Fest wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Universe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fest tries to close the distance and clinch up but Universe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Universe throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Universe moves into range and clinches up with Fest.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fest.
Fest is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fest tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fun Fest. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Universe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fest tries to work over Universe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Universe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fest or not.
Universe pushes Fest back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Universe breaks from the clinch.
Universe throws a leg kick
and Fest cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Universe. Fest does a little dance to reset his feet.
Universe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fest rather than just go for the knockout.
Fest throws a body punch but Universe moves out of range.
Fest avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fest ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Universe moves away.
A slow jab from Universe misses its intended target.
Fest seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Universe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Universe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fest on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4#
Fest tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Universe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fest lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Universe at a distance.
Universe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Universe misses with an uppercut. Fest saw that one coming.
Fest shoots in for a double leg but Universe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Universe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fest scores with a decent looking hook.
Universe misses with a jab to the body
and Fest counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fest. Universe does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Universe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Universe 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Universe!

Mr Universe made sure to mention his sponsor, Bullet Proof System in his post fight interview.

 

Event: GFC 22: Showdown     
Date:   Jul 27, 2016
#R1#
Universe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Hadizic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hadizic showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Hadizic is looking for a kimura here.
Universe tries to kick Hadizic off but Hadizic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Hadizic is working for a submission of some sort.
Universe gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hadizic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Universe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Universe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Universe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hadizic on the ground.
Hadizic looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Hadizic stops Universe from standing up. #SUB2#
Hadizic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hadizic trying to control the position from guard on top but Universe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Universe keeping full guard, as Hadizic tries to pass.
Universe keeping moving, preventing Hadizic from controlling successfully.
Universe wants to get back to his feet but Hadizic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Universe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hadizic trying to control but Universe is working from the bottom. #ES#
Universe kicks Hadizic off and gets to his feet.
Universe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Universe scores with a decent looking hook.
Universe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Universe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hadizic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Universe cracks the inside of Hadizic's front leg.
Universe throws out a powerful jab.
Mr Universe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Universe.
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!
Universe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Universe pushes Hadizic up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Universe breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Hadizic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hadizic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Universe.
Hadizic shoots for a double leg takedown but Universe sprawls well. He's pushed Hadizic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Universe scores with a one two! Hadizic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL#
Universe clinches up against the cage.
Universe trying to land knees to the body.
Universe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hadizic looks winded!
Universe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hadizic.#BC#
Universe manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Universe clinches up against the cage.#T4#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Universe.
Universe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Universe lands a knee to the body.
Universe digs a right hand underneath Hadizic's ribcage. Hadizic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Universe unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Universe breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Universe clinches up with Hadizic and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Universe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hadizic takes one on the button.
Universe thuds his shin into the meat of Hadizic's side.
Universe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Universe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Universe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Universe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hadizic.
Hadizic takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hadizic takes a knee to the side of the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Universe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hadizic takes an elbow to the temple.
Hadizic is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Universe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hadizic is defending well for now.#BC#
Universe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Universe scores with a three punch combo! #T1#
Universe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been told by Universe's head coaches at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hadizic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Universe counters with a nice body shot.
Universe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A solid body kick from Universe.
Universe connects with a solid leg kick.
Hadizic throws a wild hook but Universe just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Hadizic gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Universe raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Universe!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mr Universe waved his t-shirt featuring Bullet Proof System's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: GFC 12: Bailey vs Wosiecki     
Date:   Jun 22, 2016
#R1#
Showtime doesn't manage to clinch there - Universe circles away.
Universe stuffs the takedown attempt from Showtime. Showtime gets slowly back to his feet.
Universe connects with a single shot there.
Showtime shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Universe as he jumps to the side.
A combination from Showtime does no damage.
Showtime throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Showtime misses with a jab, cross combination.
Universe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Showtime misses with a head kick.
Showtime looks to land a combination but Universe avoids it well.
Universe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Showtime.
Showtime tries to clinch there but Universe circles away. #CL#
Universe takes the fight into the clinch.
Universe has Showtime pushed against the cage.#T1#
Universe is pushing Showtime up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Showtime prevents a body shot from Universe.
Showtime avoiding damage as Universe throws knees to the body.
Showtime tries to circle away but Universe has him pinned against the cage.
Universe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Rick Showtime has been cut.
Showtime is looking to break free of the clinch but Universe has double underhooks.
Universe missing with knees to the body.
Universe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Showtime.
Universe stalls. #BC#
Universe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Showtime shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Universe as he avoids it easily.
Mr Universe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Showtime.
Showtime throws a series of punches but Universe moves out of range.
Universe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Universe throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Universe clinches.
Universe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Showtime's efforts to push away.#BC#
Universe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Universe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Universe misses with a punch to the body.
Universe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Showtime's defenses.
Universe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Showtime's efforts to push away.
Showtime is looking to break free of the clinch but Universe has double underhooks.
Universe lands an elbow just above Showtime 's eye. #T3#
Showtime is trying to break free.#BC#
Universe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Universe has closed the distance and engaged Showtime in a clinch.
Showtime tries to pull guard but Universe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Universe.
Showtime blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Universe breaks from the clinch.
Showtime has a takedown stuffed.
Showtime looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Universe is fending him off so far but Showtime persists. Nope, Universe circles away and we're back to standing.
A counter left hand to the body from Universe misses its target.
Universe connects with a right hand. Showtime shakes it off.
Showtime will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Universe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Universe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice straight punches there by Showtime. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Showtime.#T4#
Showtime tries to bum rush Universe with a series of wild strikes but Universe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Showtime looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Universe throws a body shot but no joy.
Showtime shoots and misses
and Universe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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!
Showtime misses with a body punch #CL#
and Universe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Universe lands a knee to the body.
Showtime looks winded!
Universe slowing the pace effectively.
Showtime tries to break the clinch but Universe is controlling the position.
Universe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
Universe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Showtime shoots in but Universe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Universe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Universe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rick Showtime's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Showtime throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Universe's waist but Universe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Showtime off to one side.
Universe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Universe lands a really nice looking cross but Showtime seems unphased.
Showtime wants to clinch.
Showtime looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Showtime shoots in for a takedown but Universe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Showtime's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Universe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Showtime scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Universe has closed the distance and engaged Showtime in a clinch.
Universe trying to land knees to the body.
Universe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Showtime avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Universe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Showtime is defending well for now.
Showtime wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Universe lands a nice shot to the body.
Universe has Showtime pressed against the cage, preventing Showtime from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Showtime's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Universe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Universe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Showtime misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Universe.
Mr Universe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Showtime trying to land knees to the body.
Universe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Showtime is looking to break free of the clinch but Universe has double underhooks.
Showtime on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Universe.
Universe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Showtime is breathing heavily.
Universe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Universe landing knees to the body.
Universe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Showtime can do to turn this around?
A right handed body shot lands from Universe. #T2#
Universe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Universe tries to work over Showtime's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Universe crunches a lovely knee into Showtime's ribcage.#BC#
Universe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Showtime takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Universe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Showtime on the side of the head.
Showtime attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Universe catches Showtime with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Universe lands a jab to Showtime's midsection.
Showtime fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mr Universe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Showtime.#CL#
Universe closes the distance and pushes Showtime back into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Universe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3##BC#
Universe breaks from the clinch.
Showtime with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Universe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Universe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Showtime lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Universe content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Universe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Universe has closed the distance and engaged Showtime in a clinch.
Universe scores a nice knee to the body.
Universe lands an elbow inside that Showtime shrugs off.
Universe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Universe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Universe slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
Universe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Showtime wants to break free but Universe has control. #BC#
Universe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mr Universe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Universe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Showtime back to the cage. Universe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Showtime misses with a series of wild punches.
As Showtime looks to move away, Universe throws a big counter combo but Showtime just gets out of the way.
A jab from Universe does it's job there.
Showtime misses with the combination.
Showtime throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Showtime swings for the body but Universe moves out of range. #CL#
Universe darts in and clinches Showtime up against the cage.
Universe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Universe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Universe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rick Showtime's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Showtime swings for the body but Universe moves out of range.
Universe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Showtime tries to clinch but Universe is having none of it.
Universe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Showtime eats them both and turns towards Universe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Universe lands a nice looking body shot.
Universe keeps the fight on the outside.
Showtime tries to clinch up.
Showtime misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Showtime fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Universe is out of range.
Universe is looking to counter the offense by Showtime and move into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Universe. No joy for Showtime on that attempt.
Showtime tries to clinch but Universe moves away
and Universe counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Showtime is rocked!
Showtime wants to clinch up but Universe keeps it at a distance.
Showtime is still on wobbly legs! Can Universe finish him?
Universe drops Showtime with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Showtime! Universe dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Universe!
Mr Universe managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bullet Proof System, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: GFC 8: Fury     
Date:   Jun 01, 2016
#R1#
Petrucci thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrucci throws a body shot but no joy.
Universe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Petrucci misses with a series of wild punches.
Petrucci throws a jab but it's blocked by Universe.
Petrucci misses with a straight left.
Petrucci missing with a left hand there. Universe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrucci. Universe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrucci smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Universe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A shot to the liver by Universe. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrucci waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Universe.
Petrucci looks to throw the jab but Universe is out of range.
Universe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Petrucci throws a right and a left that Universe avoids nicely.
Petrucci will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T1#
Petrucci cracks Universe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Universe throws a head kick but Petrucci moves out of range.
Universe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petrucci loads up on a big right hand but Universe slips the punch.
As Petrucci looks to move away, Universe throws a big counter combo but Petrucci just gets out of the way.#CL#
Universe darts in and clinches Petrucci up against the cage.
Petrucci is pushing Universe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Petrucci stalling in the clinch.
Petrucci receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Petrucci tries to work over Universe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice elbow from Universe.
Petrucci wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Universe has him pressed against the cage.
Universe managing to block the knees to the body from Petrucci.
Universe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Petrucci avoids it.
Universe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Petrucci's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Silvio Petrucci has been cut.
Universe controlling the action here for a moment. #T2##BC#
Universe breaks from the clinch.
Petrucci shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And Universe counters with a quick kick to the body but Petrucci blocks it.
Universe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Petrucci lands a nice looking body shot.
Petrucci throws a hook but Universe blocks it.
Petrucci just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Universe misses with a double jab
and Petrucci counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Universe looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrucci is just out of range.#CL#
Universe has managed to clinch.
Universe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Petrucci looking to stall.
Petrucci wants a takedown. #T3##BC2#
Petrucci's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Universe slips a jab and a cross from Petrucci.
Universe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Petrucci lands with a good body shot.
Universe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Universe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Universe tries a head kick but it misses.
Universe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrucci.
Universe misses with a head kick.
Petrucci jabs at Universe's body.
A jab from Petrucci misses.
Petrucci connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Petrucci misses with a hook
and Universe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrucci throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Universe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Petrucci manages to circle out of the way.
Universe throws a right and a left that Petrucci avoids nicely.
Universe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrucci.#T4#
Petrucci throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Petrucci drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Universe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petrucci's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Petrucci has his foot on Universe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Universe works his way back into a safe position though.
Universe showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Petrucci throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SU#
Universe decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Petrucci, up you get!
Universe lands a jab to Petrucci's midsection.
Universe swings for the body but Petrucci moves out of range.
Universe misses the jab.
Petrucci throws a body punch but Universe moves out of range.
Universe is looking to wear down Petrucci with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Petrucci will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Petrucci dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Silvio Petrucci's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Petrucci moves out of range as Universe strikes.
Petrucci keeps the fight on the outside.
Petrucci misses with a hook.
Universe just misses with a punch to the body.
Universe throws a nice looking combination but Petrucci bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petrucci cracks a nice hook into Universe's ribs.
Petrucci misses with the combination.
Universe tries to clinch up.
Universe tries to clinch but Petrucci is having none of it.
Petrucci swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Universe moves out of range of the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Universe.
Petrucci fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Universe manages to avoid it.#CL#
Universe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Universe blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Universe lands a shot to the body.
Universe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petrucci blocks an elbow strike from Universe.
Universe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Universe as Petrucci tries to tie him up.
Universe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Petrucci avoids it.
Universe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrucci avoiding damage as Universe throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Petrucci lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Petrucci managing to block the knees to the body from Universe.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Universe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Petrucci avoids it.#T2##BC2#
Petrucci breaks the clinch.
Petrucci shoots in and drives through. Universe sprawls well.
Universe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Petrucci throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Universe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Universe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Petrucci looks to throw the jab but Universe is out of range.
Universe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Silvio Petrucci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrucci scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Petrucci connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Universe. Petrucci does a little dance to reset his feet.
Universe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Universe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrucci throws out the jab.
Universe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Universe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from Petrucci. #T3#
Petrucci bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Universe's head backwards.
Petrucci uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Universe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrucci manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Petrucci throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Universe moves into the clinch successfully.
Petrucci has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Universe seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Petrucci can turn it around.
Petrucci is trying to break the clinch but Universe is controlling him.
Petrucci looking to stall.
Petrucci avoiding damage as Universe throws knees to the body.
Petrucci on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Petrucci tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Universe's elbow.
Universe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Universe prevents a body shot from Petrucci. #T4#
Universe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Petrucci.
Universe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Petrucci's efforts to push away.
Petrucci lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Petrucci is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Universe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Universe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Universe misses.
Silvio Petrucci seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrucci misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrucci. Universe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrucci throws a body punch but Universe moves out of range.
Universe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Petrucci moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrucci throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Universe's waist but Universe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Petrucci off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Petrucci showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Silvio Petrucci's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Petrucci throws a lazy right hand but Universe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mr Universe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Petrucci, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Universe staying out of range there.
Petrucci slips under a jab from Universe.
Petrucci throws the kick towards the body but Universe avoids it.
Universe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Universe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A shot to the body from Petrucci misses
and Universe counters with a left and a right that stings Petrucci.
Nice defenses there by Universe.
Petrucci misses with a left hand
and Universe counters with a left to the body.
Universe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Universe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petrucci moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Universe drives through and clinches with Petrucci against the cage.
A hook to the body from Petrucci.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrucci tries for a takedown but Universe manages to get underhooks.
Mr Universe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Petrucci creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Petrucci misses with a body punch.
Petrucci doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Universe breaks the clinch.
Petrucci fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Universe manages to avoid it.
Petrucci moves out of range of the body kick from Universe.
Nice defenses there by Universe.
Petrucci takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Petrucci getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Petrucci throws out a loose jab but Universe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Universe throws a big counter combination but Petrucci scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Universe misses with the combination. #CL#
Universe gets a clinch.
Petrucci is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Universe is keeping busy.#T2#
Petrucci blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Universe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Petrucci avoids it.
Petrucci avoiding damage as Universe throws knees to the body.
Petrucci misses with a body punch.
Petrucci drops down looking for an ankle pick but Universe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Universe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrucci manages to avoid it.
Universe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petrucci to score with a decent uppercut.
Petrucci dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Universe drives through and clinches with Petrucci 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!
Petrucci is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mr Universe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvio Petrucci.
Universe lands an elbow inside that Petrucci shrugs off.
Universe crunches a lovely knee into Petrucci's ribcage.
Petrucci takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Petrucci avoiding damage as Universe throws knees to the body.
Petrucci avoiding damage as Universe throws knees to the body. #T3#
Universe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Universe is pushing Petrucci up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Universe lands with a short shot to the head.
Petrucci blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Petrucci has had enough of the clinch but Universe keeps him there for the moment.
Petrucci stalling in the clinch but Universe improves position. #BC#
Universe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrucci lands a slapping body shot.
Universe tries a head kick but it misses.
Mr Universe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Universe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Petrucci lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Universe tries to bum rush Petrucci with a series of wild strikes but Petrucci uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Universe slips under a jab.#T4#
Petrucci jabs Universe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Universe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Universe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Petrucci takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrucci tries to work over Universe's front leg with a kick but Universe checks it.
Petrucci misses with a hook.
Petrucci moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Universe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrucci! But no joy.
Some wild striking there from Universe.
Silvio Petrucci is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Universe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Universe.
Petrucci scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Universe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Petrucci 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silvio Petrucci!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 02, 2016
#R1#
Universe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slater.
Slater shoots in and drives through. Universe sprawls well.
Slater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slater throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Universe's waist but Universe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slater off to one side.
Universe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slater paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slater misses with a takedown
and Universe counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Universe takes a swing at Slater's ribcage but misses.
Slater scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater fails with the takedown.
Universe shapes to counter with a head kick.
Slater throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Universe's waist but Universe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slater off to one side. #TD#
Slater feints and as Universe raises his hands in defense, Slater changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T1#
Universe trying to keep a closed guard but Slater is proving a slippery customer.
Universe looking for a sweep. Not yet Universe, not yet.
Slater has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Slater's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Slater missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slater working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slater working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slater working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Slater stands up over Universe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Slater is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Universe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slater scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Universe 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##T2#
Universe is looking to take a break and control but Slater is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Universe is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Slater moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Slater pulls Universe in close to prevent any damage.
Universe trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.
Slater tries to strike from the bottom. #T3#
Slater pulls Universe in close to prevent any damage. #SU2#
Universe stands and steps away. Slater gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Slater fails with the takedown
and Universe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Universe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Universe. Slater does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slater shoots for a takedown but Universe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Universe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Universe throws a series of punches but Slater moves out of range. #T4#
Left hook, right uppercut from Universe. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Universe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Slater drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Universe misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Universe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Universe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Universe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Universe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Universe drives through and clinches with Slater against the cage.
Slater is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Universe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Universe's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Slater has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Universe after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Universe manages to break the clinch.
Slater shoots in for a takedown but Universe shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slater shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Universe but Universe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mr Universe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Universe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slater, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Universe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Universe misses with a body kick.
Slater gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Universe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slater lands a really nice looking cross but Universe seems unphased.
Mr Universe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Universe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slater walks forward, straight into a front kick from Universe.
Slater throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#
It looks like Mr Universe has been cut.
Slater shoots in and drives through. Universe sprawls well.
Slater fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Universe tries to clinch up but Slater circles away and keeps his distance.
Slater half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Universe lands with an uppercut that bounces Slater off the cage and back into range.
Slater takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!#TD#
Slater scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Universe has one foot on Slater's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Universe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Universe.
Slater closes the distance and clinches up with Universe, looking for a takedown. Slater pushes Universe against the cage but Universe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slater fails with the takedown
and Universe counters with a head kick.
AC Slater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slater with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Universe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee calls for Universe to work. #T3#
Slater blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Universe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Universe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slater.
Universe lands a jab to the nose.
Universe slaps away a takedown attempt from Slater, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Universe darts in and clinches Slater up against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Universe breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Universe. Those never looked like landing.
Universe throws a right hand that Slater ducks under and follows up with a left that Slater also avoids with ease.
Universe lands with a nice combination. Slater backs away looking to recover.
Slater fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Slater drives through with a takedown into Universe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slater working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Universe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Slater keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Universe's head.
Slater prevents Universe from getting back to his feet.
Universe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Universe looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Universe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mr Universe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Slater checks a leg kick.
Slater throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Universe to counter with a crisp jab.
Universe throws a right hand that Slater ducks under and follows up with a left that Slater also avoids with ease.
Universe throws a nice looking combination but Slater bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Slater or perhaps it was just good defense by Universe, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Universe closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Universe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
Universe pushes Slater back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slater wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Universe tries to land knees in the clinch but Slater avoids the damage to the body.
Slater tries for a takedown but Universe manages to get underhooks.
Slater wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Universe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Universe is pushing Slater up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Universe manages to break the clinch.
Universe misses the jab.#T2#
Slater rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Universe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Universe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Universe looks to land a combination but Slater avoids it well.
Slater shoots in looking for a takedown but Universe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slater's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Universe takes a swing at Slater's ribcage but misses.
Slater takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Slater fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slater takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Slater just misses with a punch to the body.
Slater misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Slater shoots in for a double leg but Universe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
Slater misses with a left hand
and Universe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Slater takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Universe scores with a decent looking hook.
Good exchange - Universe coming out on top.
Universe throws a push kick but Slater slaps the foot to one side.
Universe wants to clinch up but Slater keeps it at a distance.
Universe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Slater changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Universe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slater tries for a takedown but Universe circles away easily
and Universe counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Slater closes this distance looking for a takedown but Universe circles away.
Universe cracks a nice hook into Slater's ribs.
Slater has a takedown stuffed.
A chopping leg kick lands by Universe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slater shoots and misses
and Universe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Universe throws a head kick but Slater moves out of range.
Mr Universe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A jab from Universe finds it's way through Slater's defenses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Universe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Universe 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Universe!

Mr Universe gave a mention to Bullet Proof System in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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