Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C29: Khadzhimurad vs. Cardona
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
Donk. Perez catches Shuwen right on the button with a cross.
Shuwen fails with a takedown attempt.
Perez sizes up Shuwen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Perez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good shot there by Perez.
Shuwen tries to score with a low kick but Perez moves his leg out of the way.
A little jabbing left from Perez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Perez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Perez drops his hands momentarily and Shuwen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Perez misses with a looping left.
Perez moves out of range as Shuwen strikes.
Perez scores with a nice right hand.
Jab by Perez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez looks to land a right hand but Shuwen moved out of range.#TD#
Shuwen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Perez's guard.#SUB#
Shuwen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Perez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shuwen is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Perez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shuwen is one step ahead there.
Perez keeping moving, preventing Shuwen from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shuwen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Perez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shuwen is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Perez is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Shuwen frees his head nicely. Oh but Perez has switched to an armbar! Shuwen is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Manny Perez!
An out of breath Manny Perez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Li Shuwen had this to say: 'That's a tough fight to go out on but I'm hanging up the gloves. Retirement, here I come! '.

Event: C20: Corassa vs. Sitsongrit
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
A slow jab from Bandicoot misses its intended target.
Shuwen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bandicoot moves out of range of the body kick.
Bandicoot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shuwen with a body shot.
Shuwen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shuwen throws a combination that misses
letting Bandicoot counter with a right hand.
Shuwen throws a lazy right hand but Bandicoot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shuwen defending well as Bandicoot loads up on a big left hand.
Shuwen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bandicoot.
Donk. Shuwen catches Bandicoot right on the button with a cross.
Bandicoot connects with a crisp jab.
Shuwen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bandicoot in his tracks.
Shuwen throws a lazy uppercut
and Bandicoot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandicoot avoids the head kick by Shuwen.
Bandicoot lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Li Shuwen has been cut.
Shuwen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bandicoot.
A telegraphed right hand from Bandicoot misses the target. #T1#
Shuwen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shuwen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shuwen connects with a right hand. Bandicoot shakes it off.#TD#
Shuwen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back.
Bandicoot trying to control here.
Bandicoot is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Shuwen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bandicoot has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shuwen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2##SUB2#
Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Shuwen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bandicoot sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shuwen trying to control the action but Bandicoot is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shuwen pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Shuwen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bandicoot has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bandicoot is trying to maintain the position but Shuwen is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Shuwen is looking to take a break and control but Bandicoot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shuwen pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Shuwen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Shuwen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bandicoot has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bandicoot keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Shuwen seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Shuwen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've been informed that Bandicoot has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Shuwen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shuwen is thwarting Bandicoot's attempts to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Li Shuwen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Li Shuwen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Shuwen misses with a body shot.
Bandicoot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Li Shuwen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shuwen ducks under a wild hook from Bandicoot.
Shuwen attempts a counter takedown but Bandicoot avoids it well and moves away.
Bandicoot checks a low kick from Shuwen.
Shuwen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shuwen misses with a right hand
and Bandicoot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bandicoot misses with a straight right.
Shuwen connects with the punch.
Shuwen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shuwen throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot throws a jab when Shuwen was well out of range.
Shuwen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bandicoot.
Shuwen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD#
Shuwen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandicoot is not content to let Shuwen control the position.#T1#
Bandicoot regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shuwen wants to control from the top but Bandicoot keeps moving.
Bandicoot looking to control.
Shuwen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandicoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shuwen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bandicoot manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Shuwen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bandicoot is aware though and is defending well.
Bandicoot scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Bandicoot keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shuwen's head.#SUB#
Bandicoot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shuwen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bandicoot has managed to get both his arms back between Shuwen's legs - danger averted.
Bandicoot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bandicoot trying to control but Shuwen is working from the bottom.
Bandicoot distracts Shuwen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bandicoot trying to control but Shuwen is working from the bottom.
Bandicoot sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shuwen's guard.
Bandicoot slips a nice elbow through Shuwen's hands, connecting with Shuwen's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bandicoot connects with a nice short shot to Shuwen's temple.
Shuwen gets full guard.
Bandicoot is in close to Shuwen's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Bandicoot landing with the ground and pound.
Bandicoot with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Shuwen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bandicoot has picked Shuwen up and slammed him! Shuwen can't keep hold of the triangle and Bandicoot manages to pass to side control!
Shuwen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bandicoot's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nice strikes from Bandicoot there. #SUB#
Shuwen actively working from the bottom here.
Bandicoot is taking a breather. Shuwen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bandicoot connects with a nice short shot to Shuwen's temple. #SUB#
Shuwen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bandicoot seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Shuwen is looking for a sweep. Bandicoot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shuwen taking some punishment here, with Bandicoot in his half guard. #SUB#
Shuwen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Shuwen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bandicoot working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shuwen defends it well.
Bandicoot keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bandicoot is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bandicoot lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandicoot winds up and cracks Shuwen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bandicoot seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Crush Bandicoot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Li Shuwen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Shuwen misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Shuwen.
Nice cross by Shuwen.
Shuwen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shuwen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shuwen lands with a hook. Bandicoot tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bandicoot slips a jab from Shuwen.
Bandicoot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shuwen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shuwen. Bandicoot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bandicoot ducks under a wild hook from Shuwen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot defending well as Shuwen loads up on a big left hand.
Shuwen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bandicoot blocks a jab.
Bandicoot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shuwen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bandicoot moves away from the strike by Shuwen. #T1#
Shuwen moves out of range as Bandicoot throws a body kick.
Bandicoot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shuwen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bandicoot's head.
Shuwen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bandicoot. Bandicoot circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shuwen throws a lazy right hand but Bandicoot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bandicoot looks to throw the jab but Shuwen is out of range.
Shuwen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bandicoots jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Shuwen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shuwen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Shuwen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB#
Shuwen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shuwen is thwarting Bandicoot's attempts to control the position.
Bandicoot moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shuwen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandicoot is retaining full guard.
Shuwen trying to control but Bandicoot is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Bandicoot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shuwen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bandicoot manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Shuwen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bandicoot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bandicoot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Shuwen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Shuwen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bandicoot passes into half guard. #T4#
Shuwen is staying active underneath Bandicoot, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bandicoot lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shuwen has hold of Bandicoot's hands but Bandicoot slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shuwen manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Shuwen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bandicoot has picked Shuwen up and slammed him! Shuwen can't keep hold of the triangle and Bandicoot manages to pass to side control!
Shuwen is looking for a sweep.
Bandicoot working the head with strikes.
Bandicoot has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bandicoot with good strikes from the mount here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Bandicoot working for a guillotine from mount but Shuwen is in no mood to give up.

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 Li Shuwen.
I think Shuwen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Li Shuwen!
Li Shuwen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: PANDA 81
Date: Jan 31, 2021

#R1#
Shuwen misses with a looping right.
Shuwen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Gold misses.
Gold connects with a right hand. Shuwen shakes it off.
Shuwen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shuwen throws a jab but it's blocked by Gold.
Gold 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.
Shuwen thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Gold responds with a good body kick, but Shuwen manages to step out the way in time.
Gold throws a shot from downtown. Shuwen moves away and avoids it.
Gold throws a body punch but Shuwen moves out of range.
Shuwen scores with a sloppy right hand. Gold should have avoided that one.
Gold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gold throws a hook but Shuwen blocks it.
Shuwen shoots in for a takedown but Gold shows good takedown defense.
As Shuwen backs off Gold throws a huge counter combo but Shuwen manages to avoid it all.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shuwen walks into a jab.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shuwen. #SUB#
Shuwen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB#
Shuwen is working to tighten his grip on Gold's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Gold has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Shuwen is really squeezing tight and eventually Gold passes out! Shuwen breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Li Shuwen!
A less than humble Li Shuwen 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: Jan 04, 2021

#R1#
Bellamy throws an overhand right that lands on Shuwen's shoulder, as Shuwen tries to avoid the shot.
Bellamy looks to throw the jab but Shuwen is out of range.
Shuwen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shuwen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That kick from Shuwen tenderised Bellamy's leg. Bellamy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bellamy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've been told by Bellamy's head coaches at Triple XXX that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bellamy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shuwen scores with a nice right hand.
Bellamy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bellamy walks into a jab.
Bellamy avoids the head kick by Shuwen.
Bellamy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bellamy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Li Shuwen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shuwen lunges at Bellamy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bellamy's hand.
Shuwen with a nice cross.
Bellamy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bellamy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shuwen.
Bellamy 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.
Danga de danga de dang - Bellamy scores with a four punch combination!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shuwen. Bellamy shrugs it off though.
Shuwen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bellamy pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Bellamy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shuwen lands a glancing blow to the side of Bellamy's head.
Bellamy throws a body punch but Shuwen moves out of range.
Nice cross by Shuwen.
Shuwen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bellamys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bellamy throws a shot from downtown. Shuwen moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Shuwen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A combination from Shuwen does no damage.
Shuwen lands with an uppercut that bounces Bellamy off the cage and back into range.
Bellamy misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Shuwen as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shuwen lands a head kick. Bellamy smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC2#Bellamy is rocked!
Shuwen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oh Bellamy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shuwen tries a head kick but it misses.
Bellamy throws a jab when Shuwen was well out of range.
A slow jab from Bellamy misses its intended target.
Bellamy throws a head kick but Shuwen moves out of range.
Shuwen throws out a counter right but Bellamy avoids it with no problem.
Shuwen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bellamy's head backwards.
Shuwen gets in close and tags Bellamy with a short punch that almost sends Bellamy to the mat! Oh Bellamy is in big trouble! He turns his back on Shuwen, trying to create some distance but Shuwen rushes him, striking wildly and Bellamy goes down! The referee tackles Shuwen into the cage to end the fight! Shuwen is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Li Shuwen!
A relieved looking Li Shuwen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2020

#R1#
Shuwen lands a nice shot to the body.
Gordo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shuwen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gordo slips a jab from Shuwen.#TD#
Gordo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Shuwen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Brooklyn MMA & Fitness. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Shuwen is looking for a triangle but Gordo pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Shuwen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gordo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Shuwen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gordo's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Shuwen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gordo defends well.#SUB2#
Shuwen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1##SUB2#
Shuwen looking for a guillotine here but Gordo defends easily.
Gordo tries to free his leg and advance position but Shuwen is retaining full guard.
Gordo is pushing down on Shuwen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shuwen is fighting to maintain full guard but Gordo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shuwen wants to improve his position but Gordo is controlling well. #SUB2#
Shuwen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gordo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gordo trying to control from half guard but Shuwen is working away. #SUB2#
Shuwen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gordo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Gordo drops an elbow to the side of Shuwen's head. #SUB2#
Shuwen looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordo is trying to control. Shuwen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Shuwen looking for submissions off his back.
Gordo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shuwen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shuwen looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3##SUB2#
Shuwen actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Shuwen actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Shuwen looking for submissions off his back.
Shuwen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gordo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gordo's back!
Gordo tries to roll but Shuwen sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Gordo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Gordo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Shuwen's arms. #T4#
Gordo has hold of Shuwen's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Gordo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Triple XXX, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Gordo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Shuwen keeps control of the position as Gordo tries to break free. #SUB2#
Shuwen is looking for the choke from the back position but Gordo is controlling his hands well.
Shuwen is trying to stick to Gordo's back but Gordo is turning into Shuwen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Shuwen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gordo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Shuwen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gordo defends well.#SUB2#
Gordo content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Shuwen has locked up a guillotine! Shuwen's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gordo is holding on here and Shuwen must be using up a lot of energy. Gordo has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Shuwen gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Li Shuwen!
Post fight, Li Shuwen stared into the camera and said 'The old man's still got it! '.
Eddy Gordo was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'.

Event: CACC 151: Ty vs Tetsuo
Date: Dec 13, 2020

168 cm
40 yrs
154 lbs

175 cm
24 yrs
155 lbs

Shuwen

Tokugawa

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Li Shuwen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Yoshinobu Tokugawa!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Tokugawa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tokugawa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shuwen walks away with a smile on his face. Tokugawa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Tokugawa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shuwen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tokugawa fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Tokugawa forces Shuwen back against the ropes and clinches.
Tokugawa can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Tokugawa gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shuwen (0) vs (2) Tokugawa
Tokugawa looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Tokugawa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shuwen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shuwen has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shuwen (2) vs (2) Tokugawa
Shuwen content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tokugawa looking for a guillotine here but Shuwen defends easily. #T1#
Shuwen trying to control the position from guard on top but Tokugawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Shuwen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tokugawa dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shuwen (2) vs (4) Tokugawa
Tokugawa wants to control from the top but Shuwen keeps moving.
Shuwen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2##SUB2#
Tokugawa has gone for a leg lock! Shuwen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tokugawa's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shuwen (4) vs (4) Tokugawa
Shuwen looking to sit in guard and control but Tokugawa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shuwen (4) vs (6) Tokugawa
Shuwen is trying to keep Tokugawa in close. #SUB#
Shuwen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tokugawa defends it easily.
Shuwen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tokugawa wants to pass the guard but Shuwen is keeping the position.
Tokugawa wants to control from the top but Shuwen keeps moving. #T3#
Tokugawa stopping the sweep attempt from Shuwen.#SUB2#
Tokugawa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shuwen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tokugawa has Shuwen in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shuwen (6) vs (6) Tokugawa#SUB2#
Tokugawa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shuwen defends well.#SUB2#
Shuwen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shuwen wants to control from the top but Tokugawa keeps moving. #T4#
Shuwen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shuwen (9) vs (6) Tokugawa
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Shuwen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tokugawa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tokugawa is staying active underneath Shuwen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T5#
Shuwen content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Tokugawa looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Shuwen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shuwen (12) vs (6) Tokugawa
Tokugawa manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T6#
Tokugawa is refusing to be controlled, as Shuwen sits in half guard.
Shuwen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tokugawa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Tokugawa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Shuwen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tokugawa is not content to let Shuwen control the position.#T7#
Shuwen prevents Tokugawa from improving his position.#SUB#
Shuwen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tokugawa is just riding it out for now. Shuwen eventually gives up the hold.
Shuwen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tokugawa keeps working. #T8#
Tokugawa is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Tokugawa actively working from the bottom here.
Shuwen is keen to just control but Tokugawa is a slippery customer.
Shuwen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shuwen (15) vs (6) Tokugawa
Tokugawa is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Shuwen controlling the position easily from mount.
Tokugawa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shuwen wants to take Tokugawa's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
Shuwen goes for an armbar but Tokugawa turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tokugawa.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shuwen (15) vs (8) Tokugawa
Tokugawa is looking to advance position but Shuwen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shuwen (19) vs (8) Tokugawa#T10#
Tokugawa is desperately trying to improve his position but Shuwen has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Shuwen has control of Tokugawa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tokugawa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Shuwen tries to control but Tokugawa wriggling away. #T11#
Shuwen controlling the pace for now.
Shuwen trying to control but Tokugawa is having none of it.
Tokugawa is trying to escape the mount. #T12#
Shuwen is looking to work his way around to Tokugawa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Tokugawa has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Tokugawa is trying to escape the mount.
Shuwen trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Shuwen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tokugawa turns into him and now he's in Shuwen's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shuwen (19) vs (10) Tokugawa
Tokugawa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shuwen pulls Tokugawa in close to prevent any damage. #T13##SUB#
Tokugawa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shuwen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tokugawa has managed to get both his arms back between Shuwen's legs - danger averted.
Tokugawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Shuwen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shuwen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shuwen (21) vs (10) Tokugawa
Shuwen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shuwen (24) vs (10) Tokugawa#SUB#
Shuwen has isolated one of Tokugawa's arms. Tokugawa looking to fight him off but Shuwen twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Li Shuwen!
Post fight, Li Shuwen stared into the camera and said 'The old mans still got it! '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2019

#R1#
Machin has his takedown stuffed
enabling Kelly to counter with a crisp jab.
Machin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Machin shoots for a double leg takedown but Kelly sprawls well. He's pushed Machin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A left lands for Kelly.
Kelly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kelly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Machin.
Kelly thows a body kick. Machin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kelly lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Machin misses with a takedown attempt - Kelly sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kelly throws out a counter right but Machin avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Machin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machin shoots in for a takedown but Kelly shows good takedown defense.
Kelly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Machin doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kelly connects with a single shot there.
Machin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kelly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miguel Machin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kelly.
Kelly digs a good body shot into Machin's ribs.
Machin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Machin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Machin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kelly makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Machin walks into a stiff left hand from Kelly.#ROC2#
Machin is rocked!
Kelly throws a shot to the body.
Oh Machin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machin is breathing heavily.
Machin walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Kelly! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darragh Kelly!

Event: PSE 48
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1##TD2#
McDonald closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kelly quickly recovers to half guard.
McDonald tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kelly.
Kelly tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
McDonald working Kelly over with strikes.
Kelly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kelly taking some punishment here, with McDonald in his half guard.
Kelly has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kelly manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kelly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kelly has his foot on McDonald's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McDonald works his way back into a safe position though.
McDonald scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully. #T1#
McDonald works over Kelly with some ground and pound from guard.
Kelly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kelly looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McDonald puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
McDonald throwing shots but Kelly is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelly wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
Kelly won't allow McDonald to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McDonald in particular looking to stall.
Nice strikes from McDonald there.
Kelly is looking to get back to full guard here but McDonald has managed to pass to side control instead.
Kelly manages to get back to half guard.
McDonald prevents Kelly from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Kelly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Ground and pound from McDonald.
Kelly works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kelly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDonald's guard. #REVR#
McDonald wants to sweep here but Kelly controlling him for the moment.
Kelly looking to pass the guard.
McDonald seems keen to control Kelly's posture.
Kelly 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.
Kelly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Kelly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kelly tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
Kelly slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Kelly tries to pass.
McDonald told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Kelly is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kelly wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kelly changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDonald tries to avoid it but Kelly manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDonald to the ground. McDonald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kelly tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McDonald defends well and Kelly ends up having to push McDonald into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McDonald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kelly blocks a jab.
Kelly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
Nice straight punches there by Kelly. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kelly.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Kelly closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kelly lands in his opponent's guard.
Kelly passes McDonald's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ronnie McDonald will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McDonald throws a head kick but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kelly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Kelly stuffs the takedown.
Kelly closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big right from McDonald misses.
McDonald drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kelly takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kelly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDonald looks to land a combination but Kelly avoids it well.
Kelly wants to land a leg kick but McDonald is out of range.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kelly.
Kelly connects with a single shot there.
Kelly attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kelly throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Kelly avoids them all with ease. #T1#
McDonald paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
Ronnie McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Kelly moves away and avoids it.
Kelly moves in looking to clinch but McDonald pushes him off.
McDonald on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kelly throws a nice outside leg kick.
McDonald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kelly.
McDonald lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McDonald.
McDonald is looking to slow Kelly down with leg kicks.
Kelly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
Kelly lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kelly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McDonald lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kelly has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kelly and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kelly defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kelly changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kelly connects with a nice looking jab.
McDonald swings for the body but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T2#
McDonald takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kelly blocks a head kick by McDonald.
Ronnie McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDonald tries to move into range but Kelly moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A clash of legs there as McDonald blocks the low kick.
Kelly throws a solid leg kick but McDonald takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kelly.
McDonald throws a nice looking combination but Kelly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slow jab from Kelly misses its intended target.
McDonald throws a low kick, looking for Kelly's leg but Kelly calmly moves out of range.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kelly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kelly appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kelly connects with a right hand. McDonald shakes it off.
An inside leg kick lands from McDonald.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Kelly lands an overhand right.#T3#
McDonald misses the jab.
McDonald throws a front kick that sends Kelly stumbling back into the cage.
McDonald connects with the punch.
McDonald throws a jab when Kelly was well out of range.
Kelly tries to work over McDonald's front leg with a kick but McDonald checks it.
Kelly misses with a lunging right hand
letting McDonald counter with a right hand.
Kelly lands with a good body shot.
McDonald misses with a looping left.
Kelly defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
McDonald misses with a series of wild punches.
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kelly counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from McDonald.
Kelly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
No joy there for McDonald, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Kelly tries to score a power double leg takedown but McDonald sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kelly somewhat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McDonald blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonald! But no joy.
McDonald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kelly on the side of the head.
Kelly misses with a looping left.
McDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Kelly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kelly has time to react.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelly.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McDonald. Kelly shrugs it off though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelly takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
Nice takedown defense from Kelly. No joy for McDonald on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ronnie McDonald will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kelly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
No joy there for McDonald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kelly tries to land a front kick but McDonald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonald! But no joy.
Kelly looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
McDonald looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kelly finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kelly looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
Kelly takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kelly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A cross from McDonald lands.
McDonald scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McDonald has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly lands with a right hand.
Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald misses with a looping right.#T1#
McDonald lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kelly misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
McDonald throws a jab when Kelly was well out of range.
Kelly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McDonald 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.
Kelly throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McDonald counters with a nice leg kick.
Kelly throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kelly jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McDonald looks for the body kick but Kelly saw that one coming.
McDonald dodges the punch combination from Kelly.
A little jabbing left from McDonald on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kelly.#TD#
Kelly closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kelly lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
McDonald scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kelly as he jumps to the side.
McDonald throws out a loose jab but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelly throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it.#TD#
Kelly looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McDonald controlling the position well.
Kelly tries to pass to full mount but McDonald defends it.
McDonald is looking to improve his position. #T3##SUB#
Kelly is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDonald has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kelly is just content to waste time from the top position. McDonald takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kelly looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kelly trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
McDonald with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SU2#
McDonald stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kelly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Darragh Kelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ronnie McDonald is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kelly tries to work over McDonald's front leg with a kick but McDonald checks it.
Kelly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kelly looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.
McDonald takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kelly lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Kelly lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McDonald lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McDonald displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelly scores with a hook to the body. McDonald takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kelly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDonald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kelly clobbers McDonald with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ronnie McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald cracks a nice hook into Kelly's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ronnie McDonald.
Well McDonald 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ronnie McDonald!
A relieved looking Ronnie McDonald 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: PSE 45
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Kelly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Doyea. That did some damage!
Doyea misses with a lunging right hand
and Kelly counters with a nice body kick.
Doyea lands with a straight right. Kelly didn't see that one coming.
Kelly thows a body kick. Doyea tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kelly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Doyea looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kelly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doyea.#TD2#
Kelly closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kelly lands in his opponent's guard.
Kelly wants to pass the guard but Doyea is keeping the position.
Kelly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Doyea has his foot on Kelly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kelly works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doyea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doyea keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Doyea working for a triangle but Kelly defends it easily.
Kelly wants to control from the top but Doyea keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kelly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Doyea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Doyea is looking for a triangle but Kelly pushes his legs off easily.
Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Doyea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doyea keeping full guard, as Kelly tries to pass.
Kelly pushing down on Doyea's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kelly passes to side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Doyea's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2##SUB2#
Kelly working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Doyea is not content to let Kelly control the position. #SUB2#
Kelly is trying to get an arm triangle but Doyea is defending well. #SUB2#
Kelly is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Doyea has escaped the position, nice work there.
Doyea holding on.
Doyea manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kelly's best efforts.#T3##ES#
Doyea has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kelly is on him like a limpet, forcing Doyea back against the cage.
Doyea swings wildly with an uppercut but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doyea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
Kelly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Doyea or not.
Doyea manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Doyea controls his hands.
Stalling in the clinch from Doyea. #TD2#
Kelly pulls guard successfully.
Kelly controls Doyea momentarily but Doyea frees himself. #SUB2#
Kelly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kelly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Doyea advances to half guard. #T4#
Kelly regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Kelly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Doyea doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Doyea manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kelly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kelly wants to control the position but Doyea says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Doyea is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kelly sees it coming and defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doyea prevents Kelly from improving his position.
Well, if Doyea is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kelly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Doyea is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darragh Kelly will probably get the nod.
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#
Doyea misses with a looping right.
Doyea throws a sloppy head kick and Kelly moves out of range easily.
Doyea takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kelly misses with a body kick.
Kelly closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kelly plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD2#
Doyea gets caught flat footed, as Kelly shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Doyea is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doyea lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kelly.
Kelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doyea lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Kelly jumps guard and drags Doyea to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Doyea trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.
Kelly thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T1#
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Doyea from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kelly working for a triangle but Doyea defends it easily. #SUB#
Doyea is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Doyea thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kelly 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#
Kelly stops Doyea from getting back to his feet.
Doyea is not content to let Kelly control the position.
Kelly is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kelly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Kelly is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Doyea looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Doyea is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Kelly is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Doyea is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kelly pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Kelly moves into full mount! Doyea won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Kelly goes for an armbar but Doyea turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Doyea. #SUB2#
Kelly has his foot on Doyea's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doyea works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kelly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Doyea gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kelly trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Doyea tries to free his leg and advance position but Kelly is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Kelly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Doyea is aware though and is defending well.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Doyea from controlling successfully. #T4#
Doyea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Kelly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Doyea is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Kelly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kelly is breathing heavily.
Doyea slips nicely into half guard.#SU#
Doyea decides to return to a standing position.
Kelly's coach down at Pablo's Boxing Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kelly's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Doyea swings widly with a right hand
and Kelly counters with a series of strikes. Doyea will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kelly misses with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kelly.
Kelly avoids the head kick by Doyea.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly scores with a leg kick.
Doyea lands with a slapping head kick.
Doyea throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kelly.
Kelly slips under a jab from Doyea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Darragh Kelly will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Doyea misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Kelly.
Kelly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kelly throws a nice inside leg kick.
Doyea misses with a straight left.
Doyea misses with a left hand
and Kelly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Kelly shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Doyea's guard.
Kelly won't allow Doyea to sweep him here.
Kelly slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Kelly tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kelly has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Doyea pushes Kelly away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kelly gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Kelly tries for a kimura but Doyea is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Kelly tries for a kimura but Doyea is defending well.
Kelly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kelly tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Doyea struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Kelly wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Doyea, who protects the arm well.
Kelly advances to full mount. #SUB2#
Kelly has hold of Doyea's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Doyea manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Arod Doyea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Doyea tries to hold on but Kelly postures up.#SUB2#
Kelly is working for a guillotine from mount but Doyea frees his head quite easily.
Kelly looking to finish with strikes here!
Doyea tries to hold on but Kelly postures up.
Kelly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Darragh Kelly has got the better of the ground game so far.
Doyea is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Doyea manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3##SUB2#
Kelly seems to be looking for submissions.
Doyea gets full guard.#SUB#
Doyea is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kelly is aware though and is defending well.
Kelly wants to pass the guard but Doyea is keeping the position.
Kelly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Doyea working a defensive guard here.
Kelly wants to pass the guard but Doyea is keeping the position.
Kelly wants to control from the top but Doyea keeps moving. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Doyea has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kelly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Doyea throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kelly advances to half guard. #SUB#
Doyea actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kelly is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doyea tries to roll over but Kelly keeps him under control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darragh Kelly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kelly 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Darragh Kelly!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2019

#R1#
Kelly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Kelly. No joy for Pablos on that attempt.
Pablos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kelly pinned against the cage. Kelly gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kelly connects with a body shot that sends Pablos's belly button to the back.
Kelly looks for a takedown but Pablos sprawls well.
Kelly cracks the inside of Pablos's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablos shoots and misses #CL2#
and Kelly counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Pablos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pablos wants to take the fight to the mat but Kelly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pablos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kelly avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Kelly gets control of Pablos's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kelly will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Pablos is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Pablos avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1##SUB2#
Kelly has an active guard here but Pablos has managed to pass into half guard.
Kelly regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Kelly has his foot on Pablos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pablos works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kelly is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Kelly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pablos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kelly looking for a sweep. Not yet Kelly, not yet.
Pablos looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Kelly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kelly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pablos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Pablos looking to pass the guard.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Pablos from controlling successfully.
Pablos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kelly swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Kelly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pablos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kelly keeping full guard, as Pablos tries to pass.
Kelly has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Pablo's Boxing Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3#
Pablos wants to stand but Kelly has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pablos trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pablos advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Kelly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kelly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kelly actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kelly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kelly looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Pablos escapes and gets back to his feet. #T4#
Pablos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pablos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kelly sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pablos somewhat.
Kelly throws a sloppy head kick and Pablos moves out of range easily.
Kelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pablos.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kelly.
Kelly lands a right hook to the body.
Darragh Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly lands a two punch combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kelly throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kelly is looking to score with low kicks.
Pablos looks for a takedown but Kelly sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darragh Kelly dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pablos shoots and misses
and Pablos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Kelly moves into the clinch.
Pablos tries to score a body lock takedown but Kelly shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pablos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kelly is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Pablos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Kelly has hold of one of Pablos's legs. Pablos is fighting the takedown attempt but Kelly gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kelly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kelly pushing down on Pablos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kelly is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pablos actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablos tries to roll over but Kelly keeps him under control.
Kelly thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pablos's head.
Pablos is trying to maintain the position but Kelly is very close to passing his half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Pablos is defending against the submission attempts here by Kelly.
Kelly is pressing down on Pablos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pablos is holding on for now.
Kelly uses his free foot to push down on Pablos's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pablos.
Pablos is squirming around, avoiding Kelly's attempts to control the action.
Pablos is trying to escape the mount. #SUB2#
Kelly is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pablos can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Pablos really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
Pablos regains half guard.
Kelly trying to mount his opponent but Pablos defends it.
Kelly works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Kelly is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pablos to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pablos shrugs it off.
Pablos tries to hold on but Kelly pushes him away. #T3#
Pablos working to try and regain half guard.
Pablos tries to hold on but Kelly postures up.#SUB2#
Kelly looking for a guillotine from mount but Pablos is having none of it.
Pablos bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Pablos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kelly is keeping the position for now.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Pablos from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Pablos is posturing up here but Kelly has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Pablos tries to roll out but it's too tight and Pablos has to tap! Slick submission there by Kelly!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darragh Kelly!
Pablo Pablos spoke after the fight, saying 'thanks my sponsors and fans!!!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2019

#R1#
Kelly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD2#
Jones gets caught napping as Kelly dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones is trying to control the position but Kelly postures up.
Kelly wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Kelly slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jones is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at JAG Battle Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kelly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones tries to buck Kelly off but Kelly is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kelly has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Jones is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kelly yanks on the arm and Jones is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kelly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darragh Kelly!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2019

#R1#
A solid body kick from Kelly.
Kelly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kelly steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bang Bang BangBang.
Bang Bang BangBang throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Kelly counters by clinching up.
Kelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bang Bang BangBang's elbow.
Kelly works on Bang Bang BangBang's body with a couple of short punches.
Bang Bang BangBang has a couple of punches blocked by Kelly.
Bang Bang BangBang tries a body shot but Kelly blocks it.
Kelly prevents a body shot from Bang Bang BangBang. #TD2#
Kelly successfully pulls guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kelly holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Kelly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bang Bang BangBang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kelly is tightening it up a little... Bang Bang BangBang has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bang Bang BangBang reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bang Bang BangBang taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kelly!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Darragh Kelly!

Event: PFC 37 Chavez vs Penn
Date: May 04, 2018

#R1#
Kelly throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Mawe shoots in and gets a takedown into Kelly's guard.
Mawe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kelly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mawe is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Kelly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mawe is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kelly throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mawe uses it to pass to side control.
Mawe scores with punches from side control.
Kelly trying to remain calm as Mawe controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mawe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kelly manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mawe's best efforts.#SUB#
Kelly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kelly wants to improve his position but Mawe is controlling well. #T1##SUB2#
Mawe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kelly wants to control but Mawe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kelly trying to get back to full guard but Mawe takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mawe landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mawe tries to control but Kelly wriggling away.
Kelly bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kelly wants to control from the top but Mawe keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kelly is posturing up here but Mawe has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kelly tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kelly has to tap! Slick submission there by Mawe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Watsz Mawe!
A very excited looking Watsz Mawe rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: PFC 33 Yamaguchi vs Darkk II
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Kelly takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD#
Sensei gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sensei controlling the position.
Kelly trying to control but Sensei is working from the bottom.
Kelly is looking to pass into half guard but Sensei pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sensei is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Kelly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sensei defends it easily.#SUB#
Kelly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kelly keeping full guard, as Sensei tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kelly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sensei is aware though and is defending well.
Sensei postures up and lands a big shot to Kelly's brow.
Sensei tries to free his leg and advance position but Kelly is retaining full guard.
Sensei postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Sensei from controlling successfully.
Sensei wants to pass the guard but Kelly is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kelly has his foot on Sensei's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sensei works his way back into a safe position though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sensei working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Sensei lands a couple of digs.
Sensei has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Kelly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sensei passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kelly is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Sensei stalls from top position.
Sensei cracks Kelly with a big right hand but Kelly just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kelly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sensei wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Sensei is putting a hurting on Kelly here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sensei working away.#SUB2#
Sensei is trying to get an arm triangle but Kelly is defending well.
Kelly is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kelly looking for a sweep but Sensei has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Sensei with shots to the head and body - Kelly looks very uncomfortable down there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kelly takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sensei putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sensei landing punches.
Sensei pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kelly is desperately trying to improve his position but Sensei has a good base and remains in mount.
Sensei lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kelly is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
Kelly bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sensei looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sensei bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kelly's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Kelly throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sensei uses it to pass to side control.
Kelly taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sensei is chipping away with strikes.
Sensei looks up at the clock and then as Kelly takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sensei smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sensei tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kelly is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Sensei wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kelly, who protects the arm well.
Sensei working the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelly tries to improve position but can't.
Kelly can't do much from the bottom here.
Sensei cracks Kelly with a big right hand but Kelly just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kelly prevents Sensei from moving into mount.
Kelly is looking for a sweep.
Sensei trying to control the action but Kelly is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Kelly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sensei grinds an elbow into Kelly's temple.
Kelly sneaks back into half guard.
Sensei prevents Kelly from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kylar Sensei dominated that round.
That's time! Kelly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sensei scores with a jab to the body.
Sensei misses with a straight right. #TD#
Kelly bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kelly postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sensei is not content to let Kelly control the position.
Sensei sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sensei gets back to full guard.
Kelly trying to control but Sensei is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sensei manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kelly manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Sensei postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sensei scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Sensei trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kelly has his foot on Sensei's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sensei works his way back into a safe position though.
Sensei stands up over Kelly, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sensei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sensei makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sensei is working Kelly over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Kelly looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sensei passes into side control.
Sensei gets to mount! Kelly was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kelly working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sensei cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T2#
Kelly really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sensei landing shots from mount.
Kelly bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Sensei has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kelly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Kelly looking to improve position, pressing down on Sensei's thigh with his hand. Sensei seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Kelly paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Kelly's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Sensei picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kylar Sensei!
A very excited looking Kylar Sensei 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: PFC 23 Penn vs Nordskov
Date: Mar 09, 2018

#R1##CL#
Shojo moves into the clinch.
Kelly tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shojo avoids it.
Kelly tries to pull guard but Shojo holds him up against the cage and eventually Kelly drops back down to his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kelly has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shojo.
Shojo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kelly is defending well for now.
Kelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shojo's elbow.
Kelly fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kelly tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shojo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yuki Shojo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darragh Kelly.
Kelly is working Shojo over against the cage.
Shojo tries to work over Kelly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kelly managing to block the knees to the body from Shojo.
A short right from Shojo on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shojo backwards.
Shojo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kelly is defending well for now.
Kelly tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kelly misses with a punch to the body.
Kelly is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Kelly jumps guard but Shojo stands there with Kelly around his waist. Kelly gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shojo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shojo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shojo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kelly.
Kelly tries to pull guard but Shojo holds him up against the cage and eventually Kelly drops back down to his feet.
Shojo prevents a body shot from Kelly.
Kelly tries to work over Shojo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shojo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
Kelly lands a left hand.
Kelly jumps guard but Shojo stands there with Kelly around his waist. Kelly gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kelly can't break the clinch.
Shojo blocking some punches. #T2#
Shojo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelly tries to work over Shojo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shojo can't find room to land a body shot as Kelly controls the action.
Kelly wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shojo has him pressed against the cage.
Kelly can't find room to land a body shot as Shojo controls the action.
Kelly prevents a body shot from Shojo.
Kelly misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Kelly pulls guard.
Shojo looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kelly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kelly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kelly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shojo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kelly swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Shojo content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Kelly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shojo defends well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Shojo from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kelly has his foot on Shojo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shojo 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.
Kelly is trying to control the position but Shojo postures up.
Shojo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shojo wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Kelly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shojo defends it easily.#SUB2#
Kelly has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shojo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kelly.
Shojo controls the position from side control.
Kelly is not content to let Shojo control the position.
We've been hearing that Shojo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Shojo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kelly is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
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 Yuki Shojo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kelly.
Good leg kick by Kelly there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shojo checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Shojo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kelly.
Kelly misses with a low kick.
Shojo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kelly.
Shojo lands with a good body shot.
Shojo misses with a body shot.
Shojo throws a leg kick that misses.
Kelly blocks a head kick by Shojo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Shojo closes the distance and clinches.
Kelly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kelly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kelly blocking some punches.
Kelly tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shojo smiles and moves away.
Kelly connects with the punch.#T1#
Kelly throws a looping overhand right but Shojo ducks down to avoid it.
Kelly tries a head kick but it misses.
As Kelly backs away, Shojo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Shojo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shojo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yuki Shojo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Shojo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shojo moves forwards but Kelly connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shojo 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.
Shojo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shojo tries to clinch there but Kelly circles away.
Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shojo.
Shojo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kelly checks it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Shojo.
An inside leg kick from Shojo misses.
Shojo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelly. #T2#
Kelly avoids the head kick by Shojo.
Shojo misses with a double jab.
Yuki Shojo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shojo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shojo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kelly lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shojo throws a leg kick but Kelly checks it.
Shojo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shojo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelly moves away.
Kelly feints and then cracks Shojo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shojo down.
Shojo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shojo misses the shot to the body.
Kelly throws a counter combo.
Shojo lands with a nice combination. Kelly backs away looking to recover.
Shojo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Shojo.
Shojo blocks a head kick by Kelly.
Kelly takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Donk. Kelly catches Shojo right on the button with a cross.
A bone on bone clash there as Shojo blocks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Shojo.
Shojo wants to clinch.#CL#
Shojo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kelly misses with a punch to the body.
Shojo tries to land knees in the clinch but Kelly avoids the damage to the body.
Shojo blocks a body shot from Kelly.
Shojo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kelly tries to pull guard but Shojo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yuki Shojo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darragh Kelly.
Kelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Shojo controls his hands. #T4#
Shojo working Kelly over with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Shojo as the two fighters clinch.
Shojo cracks Kelly with a nice body shot.
Yuki Shojo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shojo tries to land knees in the clinch but Kelly avoids the damage to the body.
Kelly can't find room to land a body shot as Shojo controls the action.
Shojo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shojo crunches a lovely knee into Kelly's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Kelly.
Kelly tries to pull guard but Shojo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kelly tries to throw a body punch but Shojo avoids it by throwing Kelly back against the cage.
Kelly is looking to break free of the clinch but Shojo has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shojo.
Kelly jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shojo walks away with a smile on his face. Kelly gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shojo scores with a head kick.
Kelly takes a swing at Shojo's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuki Shojo 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Shojo throws a body punch but Kelly moves out of range.
Shojo tries to work over Kelly's front leg with a kick but Kelly checks it.
Shojo scoring well with a low kick there.
Kelly jabs Shojo right on the nose. Shojo blinks but takes it well.
Shojo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kelly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Shojo clinches up with Kelly and pushes him back against the cage.
Kelly tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shojo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shojo trying to land knees to the body.
Shojo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shojo is leaning against Kelly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shojo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kelly can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shojo walks away with a smile on his face. Kelly gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shojo throws a body shot but no joy.
Kelly keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kelly moves out of range as Shojo throws a body kick.
Shojo throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Shojo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kelly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shojo is looking to score with low kicks.
Kelly throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shojo's waist but Shojo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kelly off to one side.
Yuki Shojo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darragh Kelly.
Kelly keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shojo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Shojo pushes Kelly up against the cage in a clinch.
Kelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kelly tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kelly tries a body shot but Shojo blocks it.
Good body shot from Shojo.
Good body shot from Shojo.
Kelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shojo's elbow.
Kelly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kelly. #T2#
Shojo lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD2#
Kelly jumps guard and drags Shojo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Shojo wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kelly has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Shojo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kelly has tightened it up now! Shojo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Darragh Kelly!

Event: PFC 15 Paxman vs Mostert
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
Kelly throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kelly throws a head kick but Chuck moves out of range.
Kelly scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Chuck blocks the leg kick.
Kelly throws a poor cross that misses
and Chuck counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice uppercut there from Kelly.#TD2#
Kelly closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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!
Chuck trying to hold on to Kelly's head to control him but Kelly postures up. #SUB2#
Kelly wants to work for an arm triangle but Chuck is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Kelly is trying to work for a kimura but Chuck is defending well.
Kelly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chuck trying to control but Kelly postures up. #T1#
Kelly passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Kelly working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Chuck looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Kelly! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Darragh Kelly!

Event: PFC 8 Mafaking vs Kruglov
Date: Jan 12, 2018

#R1#
Gravano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kelly.
Kelly just misses with a punch to the body.
Gravano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gravano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kelly lands a nice shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gravano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gravano tries to close the distance and clinch but Kelly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Kelly tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gravano misses with a low kick. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kelly.
Gravano gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Kelly working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gravano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kelly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Kelly is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gravano has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kelly forces the positional change into back control. #T1##SUB#
Kelly has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Gravano! Can he survive? No! He's out! Kelly gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darragh Kelly!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2017

#R1##CL#
Westbrook has Kelly up against the cage in a clinch.
Westbrook misses with an elbow strike.
Kelly tries to break the clinch but Westbrook is controlling the position.
Westbrook lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
Kelly tries to pull guard but Westbrook won't allow it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Westbrook just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kelly's brow.
Kelly tries a body shot but Westbrook blocks it.
Kelly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Westbrook throws an elbow that misses.
Kelly trying to land knees to the body.
Kelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelly lands with a right to the head.
Westbrook misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Kelly has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Westbrook uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Westbrook with a nice head shot there.
Westbrook trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kelly's guard.
Westbrook trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T1##SUB2#
Westbrook avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Westbrook scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Kelly is looking for a triangle but Westbrook pushes his legs off easily.
Westbrook throws a big elbow that misses.
Westbrook stays in close to Kelly's body and controls the position.
Westbrook would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kelly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Westbrook is aware though and is defending well.
Westbrook is looking to stand up but Kelly won't let him. #SUB2#
Kelly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Westbrook trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kelly's guard.#T2#
Westbrook forces his way into half guard.
Kelly tries to get to full guard but Westbrook has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kelly looking for submissions off his back.
Kelly gets full guard.#SUB2#
Kelly isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Westbrook stacks Kelly 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 Westbrook!
Kelly sneaks back into half guard.
Kelly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Nice strikes from Westbrook there.
Westbrook lands strikes from half guard.
Westbrook working the head and body with strikes.
Kelly tries to roll over but Westbrook keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kelly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Westbrook has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Westbrook wants to finish this one by submission but Kelly is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Westbrook.
Kelly tries to reverse the position but Westbrook maintains control.
Westbrook raining down shots from the mount!
Westbrook dominating with strikes here.#T4##SUB#
Westbrook moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kelly has worked his arm free - good work by Kelly!
Kelly stops Westbrook from passing to mount.
Westbrook working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kelly regains half guard.#SUB2#
Kelly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Kelly actively working from the bottom here.
Westbrook wants to stand up but Kelly is controlling the position.
Kelly trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Westbrook dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Westbrook looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kelly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Kelly.
Darragh Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Westbrook gets a clinch.
Kelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Westbrook as Kelly tries to tie him up.
Kelly fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westbrook lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kelly unloads a knee to the mid-section. Westbrook lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Westbrook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kelly can do to turn this around?
Kelly fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Westbrook has a couple of punches blocked by Kelly. #TD2#
Kelly pulls guard effortlessly.
Westbrook wants to get up but he can't break Kelly's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1##SUB2#
Kelly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Westbrook passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Westbrook gets to mount! Kelly was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Westbrook scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Westbrook cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kelly working to try and regain half guard.
Kelly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kelly is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kelly is in all sorts of trouble here.
Westbrook pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kelly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Russell Westbrook overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Kelly tries to hold on but Westbrook postures up.
Westbrook is landing with some decent strikes but Kelly is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly can't escape the position.
Westbrook wants to control the pace but Kelly is squirming around nicely.
Kelly in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Westbrook can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kelly is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Westbrook cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kelly swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Kelly is wriggling around trying to escape.
Westbrook raining down shots from the mount!
Westbrook wants to control the pace but Kelly is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Westbrook working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kelly is squirming around, avoiding Westbrook's attempts to control the action.
BOOM! Westbrook connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Westbrook cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kelly tries to hold on but Westbrook postures up.
Westbrook controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Kelly is looking to improve his position but Westbrook isn't that keen on the idea.
Westbrook trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kelly takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kelly is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kelly throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Westbrook can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kelly is looking to escape.
Kelly is trying desperately to improve position.
Kelly bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Westbrook dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Westbrook closes the distance and clinches.
Kelly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Kelly pulls guard. #SUB2#
Westbrook got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kelly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Westbrook has managed to get both his arms back between Kelly's legs - danger averted.
Westbrook would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Kelly working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Westbrook has passed into half guard!
Westbrook scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Westbrook jumps into side control!
Westbrook moves into full mount!
Westbrook breaks from Kelly's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Westbrook tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Kelly is in a horrible position here. Westbrook smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Westbrook controlling the pace for now.
Westbrook lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kelly hang on?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Westbrook cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Westbrook controlling the position easily from mount.
Kelly is looking to get to half guard.
Kelly keeps trying to improve his position.
Westbrook with good strikes from the mount here!
Kelly wants to control but Westbrook is having none of it.#T2#
Westbrook controlling from mount.
Westbrook trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Westbrook raining down shots from the mount!
Kelly is looking to improve his position but Westbrook isn't that keen on the idea.
Kelly tries to hold on but Westbrook postures up.
Westbrook with shots to the head and body - Kelly looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelly gets back to half guard.
Westbrook perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kelly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Westbrook lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Westbrook wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Kelly looking for submissions off his back.
Westbrook is thwarting Kelly's attempts to control the position.
Westbrook wants to control but Kelly is keeping him busy.
Kelly throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kelly trying to control but Westbrook postures up.
Westbrook sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Darragh Kelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Kelly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Westbrook pulls his head out easily.
Westbrook wants to stand up but Kelly manages to regain full guard.
Westbrook wants to stand but Kelly has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Kelly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Westbrook wanted to stand there but Kelly had control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Russell Westbrook is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Westbrook clinches up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Westbrook showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Westbrook, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Westbrook!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Russell Westbrook waved his t-shirt featuring King of Fists's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2017

#R1#
Frazier explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Frazier throws a sloppy head kick and Kelly moves out of range easily.
Frazier's corner calls for a 1-2. Frazier obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kelly lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kelly throws a leg kick
and Frazier counters with a slapping leg kick.
Frazier checks the leg kick.
A big left from Kelly misses.
Kelly is looking to slow Frazier down with leg kicks.
Frazier misses with a body kick.
Frazier throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Kelly counters by clinching up. #TD#
Frazier works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelly controls Frazier momentarily but Frazier frees himself. #SUB2#
Kelly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frazier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kelly is tightening it up a little... Frazier has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Frazier reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Frazier taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kelly!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Darragh Kelly!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2017

#R1#
Badger sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Badger looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kelly.
A head kick from Kelly lands but Badger takes it in his stride.
Nice takedown defense from Kelly. No joy for Badger on that attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Kelly.
Kelly throws a shot to the body.
Kelly lands a two punch combo.
Kelly throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly scores with a jab.
Jab by Kelly.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kelly.
Badger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kelly chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've been informed that Kelly has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jack Badger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Badger.
That kick from Kelly tenderised Badger's leg. Badger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kelly cracks Badger on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Badger falls backwards against the cage. Kelly follows up with more strikes that drop Badger to his knees. Kelly keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Badger! This one is all over!

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2016

#R1#
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Kelly throws out a leg kick but Miller moves out of range and Kelly only half commits.
Kelly avoids the head kick by Miller.
Kelly looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Miller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A good leg kick by Kelly. #TD2#
Miller drives through with a takedown into guard.
Miller content to stall in guard here.
Miller wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kelly has his foot on Miller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miller works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Kelly is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Miller wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Kelly's closed guard. He's half up but Kelly has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Kelly pivots and extends the arm, Miller falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Kelly! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darragh Kelly!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2016

#R1#
Kelly will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kelly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daath.
Daath misses with a straight left.
Daath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darragh Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A left lands for Daath.
Daath loads up on a big right hand but Kelly slips the punch.
Daath with a nice cross.
Kelly throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kelly throws a front kick aimed at Daath's knee but Daath avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly throws a head kick that misses.
Daath gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Daath thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daath misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Kelly misses the target.
Daath swings widly with a right hand
and Kelly counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Kelly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daath blocks a leg kick.
Daath throws out a counter right but Kelly avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters circling a little - Kelly finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Daath.
Kelly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kelly on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Daath throws a right hand that misses
and Kelly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kelly slips under a jab.
Kelly fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Daath.
Kelly definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Daath moves out of range of the leg kick from Kelly.
Kelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daath.
Daath misses with a hook
and Kelly counters with a right hand to the body.
Kelly moves away from the strike by Daath.
Kelly misses with a low kick.#T2#
Kelly is looking to clinch but Daath is avoiding it.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daath paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kelly scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Daath.
Kelly moves away from the strike by Daath.
Kelly slips a jab from Daath.
Daath waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kelly.
Daath throws a hook but Kelly blocks it.
Daath throws a shot from downtown. Kelly moves away and avoids it.
Daath checks a low kick from Kelly.
Donk. Daath catches Kelly right on the button with a cross.
Daath throws a hook but Kelly avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kelly lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Daath has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Daath and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kelly lands a nice hook to Daath's body. Daath takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice defenses there by Kelly.
Kelly throws a quick counter head kick but Daath was just out of range.#T3#
Kelly goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kelly tries to bum rush Daath with a series of wild strikes but Daath uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kelly.
Kelly scores with a jab to the head.
A jab lands there for Kelly.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kelly, right into the meat.
Daath fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kelly manages to avoid it.
Daath throws a shot from downtown. Kelly moves away and avoids it.
Kelly staying out of range there.
Kelly appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Daath throws the left hand but Kelly avoids the punch easily.
Kelly lands a leg kick that knocks Daath off balance momentarily.
Daath throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelly.
Daath connects with a crisp jab.
Daath misses with a right hand
and Kelly counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
Daath drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Kelly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Daath, pushing him back against the cage.
Kelly is trying to pull guard but Daath has him pressed against the cage.
Kelly fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Daath breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daath 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.
Kelly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daath throws out the jab.
Kelly looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL#
Kelly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kelly is trying to pull guard but Daath has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darragh Kelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daath throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kelly.
Kelly dodges an elbow strike from Daath.
Kelly fails to pull guard.
Daath creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Kelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darragh Kelly dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kelly is looking to land body kicks.
Daath lands a jab.
Kelly looks for the body kick but Daath saw that one coming.
Kelly slips a straight right by Daath.
Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daath.
Daath takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kelly pushes Daath away with a front kick.
Kelly looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kelly misses the shot to the body.
Kelly clobbers Daath with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kelly rushes Daath and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Kelly. #BC#
Kelly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daath looks to land a right hand but Kelly moved out of range.
Daath with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kelly to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Daath, as that shot connected.
Daath jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Kelly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Daath chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kelly can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick lands from Kelly. #CL#
Kelly closes the distance and clinches.
Daath is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kelly is defending well for now.#BC#
Kelly breaks the clinch. #CL#
Kelly instigates a clinch.
Kelly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kelly tries to pull guard but Daath won't allow it.
Kelly is trying to pull guard but Daath has him pressed against the cage.
Kelly misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Kelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Darragh Kelly is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
A head kick misses from Kelly.
Daath throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kelly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kelly feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kelly scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Daath.
Daath throws a hook but Kelly blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daath throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daath looks to land a right hand but Kelly moved out of range.
Kelly connects with a leg kick. Daath looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kelly, right into the meat.
Kelly slips under a jab from Daath.
Daath fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kelly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kelly takes one to the side of the head.
Kelly scores with a jab.
Kelly throws a leg kick
and Daath counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kelly thinking. #T3#
Kelly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daath moves out of range as Kelly throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Daath does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daath throws out a counter right but Kelly avoids it with no problem.
Daath looks to land a left hand but Kelly moved out of range nicely.
Daath waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kelly.
Kelly lunges at Daath with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Daath's hand.
Kelly throws out a powerful jab.
Kelly moves out of range as Daath strikes.
Kelly connects with a good right hand that stumbles Daath. Daath circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#
Daath is rocked!
Daath misses with a hook.
Kelly goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Daath misses with a looping right.
A big right from Daath misses.
Daath throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kelly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daath is still on wobbly legs! Can Kelly finish him?#T4#
Kelly tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Kelly.
Daath seems to have recovered his senses.
Kelly moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daath throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kelly tried to score with a low kick but Daath checks it.
Daath throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kelly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daath avoids the head kick by Kelly.
Daath misses with a hook. Kelly ducked under it nicely.
Kelly is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daath.
Kelly throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kelly connects with a solid leg kick.
A big right from Daath misses.
Daath misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darragh Kelly dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Kelly is looking to score with low kicks.
Daath steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kelly.
Daath throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelly.
Daath throws a big shot that misses.
Daath avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Daath throws a right hand that misses
and Kelly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daath throws a hook but Kelly avoids it easily.
Daath swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kelly looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice straight punches there by Daath. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Daath.
Kelly walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daath throws a body punch but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly moves away from the strike by Daath.
Kelly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Daath uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kelly.#T1#
Kelly's corner calls for a 1-2. Kelly obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kelly.
Kelly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Kelly clinches up with Daath and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Kelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daath throws a body punch but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Kelly. Beautiful body shot.
Kelly throws a head kick that misses.
Kelly moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Daath misses with a straight left. #CL#
Kelly closes the distance and pushes Daath back into the cage.
Kelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daath can do to turn this around?
Kelly tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kelly has Daath pressed against the cage, preventing Daath from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Max Daath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kelly tries a body shot but Daath blocks it.
Kelly tries to work over Daath's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Kelly as the two fighters clinch.
Kelly is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Daath to keep the fight standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kelly jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daath walks away with a smile on his face. Kelly gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darragh Kelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kelly scores with a body shot.
Kelly misses with a low kick.
Kelly lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL#
Kelly clinches up against the cage.
Kelly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Daath blocks a body shot from Kelly.
Kelly manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kelly tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Daath misses with an elbow strike.
Kelly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Daath backwards.
Kelly avoids a wild elbow strike from Daath.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Daath just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kelly's brow.
Kelly tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Daath just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kelly tries a body shot but Daath blocks it.
Kelly can't find room to land a body shot as Daath controls the action.
Daath's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kelly tries to pull guard but Daath holds him up against the cage and eventually Kelly drops back down to his feet. #T4#
Kelly tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kelly is working Daath over against the cage.
Kelly with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Kelly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kelly throws out a leg kick but Daath moves out of range and Kelly only half commits.
Daath defending well as Kelly loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Daath on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Kelly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Daath, pushing him back against the cage.
Kelly is trying to pull guard but Daath turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kelly can't find room to land a body shot as Daath controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Daath throws an elbow but misses.
Kelly is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Daath to keep the fight standing.
Kelly tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Daath just stands there and leans against the cage.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darragh Kelly!
Max Daath spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks to my coaches and trainers at Fight Factory and my sponsor UNITY CLOTHING...'.

Event: TWGC 11 (155lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Darragh Kelly and Olympia Unchained. Olympia Unchained is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

168 cm
20 yrs
162 lbs

177 cm
32 yrs
155 lbs

Kelly

Unchained

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Darragh Kelly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Olympia Unchained!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Unchained manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kelly on his heels. He'll look to pass Kelly's guard now, I'm sure.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kelly (0) vs (2) Unchained
Unchained content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Unchained's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kelly (2) vs (2) Unchained
Unchained keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully.
Unchained controls Kelly momentarily but Kelly frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly wants to pass the guard but Unchained is keeping the position.
Kelly stopping the sweep attempt from Unchained.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kelly pushing down on Unchained's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Unchained has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kelly is working away from the top position though.
Kelly moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (5) vs (2) Unchained
Unchained manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kelly (5) vs (4) Unchained
Unchained sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kelly slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kelly keeping full guard, as Unchained tries to pass.
Unchained controls from within his opponent's guard.
Unchained tries to free his leg and advance position but Kelly is retaining full guard.
Kelly lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kelly (7) vs (4) Unchained

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unchained is pulling down on Kelly's head to control his posture.
Kelly is pushing down on Unchained's leg trying to pass to half guard. Unchained is fighting to maintain full guard but Kelly has managed to sneak the leg through.
Unchained wants to improve his position but Kelly is controlling well.
Unchained is trying is best to control the position here.
Kelly wants to free his trapped foot but Unchained is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kelly trying to control the action but Unchained is working from the bottom.
Unchained tries to roll over but Kelly keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is looking to advance position but Unchained won't allow it.
Unchained manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unchained is pulling down on Kelly's head to control his posture.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Unchained looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kelly is one step ahead there.
Unchained pulls Kelly in close to prevent any damage.

Kelly drops back, looking for a kneebar! Unchained looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Unchained looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Unchained!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kelly (7) vs (8) Unchained
Kelly tries to improve position but can't.
Unchained 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 Kelly's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kelly tries to buck Unchained off but Unchained is having none of it.
Unchained trying to control the position but Kelly is working away.
You can see the frustration on Kelly's face as Unchained controls the position.
Unchained tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kelly's legs.
Kelly is trying to improve his position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Unchained politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Unchained prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kelly tries to bench press Unchained off him but Unchained keeps the position.
Unchained staying calm.
Kelly is trying to get back to half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kelly stops Unchained from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Kelly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kelly is trying to get back to half guard.
Unchained slows the pace down.
Kelly is trying to control Unchained's posture but Unchained avoids it.
Kelly tries to buck Unchained off but Unchained is having none of it.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is not content to let Unchained control the position.
Kelly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Unchained wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kelly stops Unchained from passing to mount.
Kelly is looking to regain half guard here but Unchained keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Kelly's face as Unchained controls the position.
Kelly prevents Unchained from improving position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Unchained is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kelly (7) vs (10) Unchained
Unchained looking to control but Kelly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Unchained takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kelly tries to hold on but Unchained postures up.
Unchained looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kelly sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Unchained takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kelly is staying active underneath Unchained, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Unchained is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kelly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Unchained has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (7) vs (13) Unchained

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Unchained controlling the position easily from mount.
Unchained wants to take his opponent's back but Kelly doesn't allow it.
Kelly working to try and regain half guard.
Kelly prevents Unchained from taking his back.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Unchained avoids the attempt from Kelly to control.
Kelly really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Unchained controlling his opponent.
Kelly working to try and regain half guard.
Kelly is working hard here to advance position.
Kelly is squirming around, avoiding Unchained's attempts to control the action.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Unchained controlling from the full mount.
Unchained trying to control but Kelly is having none of it.
Unchained takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Unchained wants to take Kelly's back but he can't do it this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Unchained wins on points by 13 to 7.
A very excited looking Olympia Unchained 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: TWGC 10 (170lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Darragh Kelly and Brandon Stark. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

168 cm
19 yrs
162 lbs

176 cm
21 yrs
184 lbs

Kelly

Stark

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Darragh Kelly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Brandon Stark!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Stark tries to clinch there but Kelly circles away.
Kelly keeps the fight on the outside.
Kelly tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stark manages to circle out of the way.

Kelly tries to keep at a distance but Stark has taken the fight into the clinch.

Kelly decides to pull guard.
Stark is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kelly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stark content to stall in guard here.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but Kelly is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stark wants to pass the guard but Kelly is keeping the position.

Kelly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stark is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kelly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stark stands and throws Kelly's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (0) vs (3) Stark

Stark is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kelly looks calm but he's in trouble here. Stark gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kelly is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Stark lets go of the hold and Kelly can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brandon Stark!
An out of breath Brandon Stark thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TWGC 10 (170lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Darragh Kelly and Ebyn Dall. Dall has chosen Under the Blood as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Darragh Kelly had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

168 cm
19 yrs
162 lbs

175 cm
20 yrs
183 lbs

Kelly

Dall

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Darragh Kelly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Ebyn Dall!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Kelly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kelly tries to pull guard but Dall forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kelly has Dall pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dall manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kelly is trying to pull guard but Dall turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darragh Kelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dall looking for a takedown.

Dall has picked Kelly up - he's going for a ride! Dall dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kelly (0) vs (2) Dall
Kelly is looking for a sweep. Dall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Kelly actively working from the bottom here.
Dall moves into full mount! Kelly won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (0) vs (5) Dall
Kelly is controlling an arm, preventing Dall from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kelly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall fails to move to back control.

Kelly defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dall.
Kelly tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly is working hard here to advance position.

Dall is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kelly to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kelly shrugs it off.
Kelly is looking to improve his position but Dall isn't that keen on the idea.
Dall controlling the pace for now.
Dall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kelly is looking to improve his position but Dall isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall wants to take his opponent's back but Kelly doesn't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is looking to improve his position but Dall isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kelly slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kelly is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dall's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kelly (4) vs (5) Dall
Dall rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kelly uses his free foot to push down on Dall's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dall.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (7) vs (5) Dall
Dall really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Kelly goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dall turns into him and now he's in Kelly's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kelly (7) vs (7) Dall

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (7) vs (10) Dall

Dall is trying to get an arm triangle but Kelly is defending well.
Dall tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kelly's legs.
Kelly is trying to get back to half guard.
Kelly is being controlled here.

Dall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kelly knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kelly is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dall off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kelly (11) vs (10) Dall
Kelly is looking to control Dall but Dall is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dall is in bad spot here.

Kelly looking for the choke but no joy.

Kelly working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kelly wants to control the position but Dall frees himself and scrambles - Kelly manages to regain control in side control.
Dall is looking for a sweep.
Dall is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Kelly seems to be working for a kimura but Dall defends the submission attempt.
Kelly wants to advance to full mount but Dall doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Dall keeping full guard, as Kelly tries to pass.
Dall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kelly (11) vs (12) Dall

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kelly controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kelly is looking to control Dall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kelly avoid being mounted?

Kelly looking for submissions off his back.

Kelly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dall trying to control the action but Kelly is working from the bottom.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kelly manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kelly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Kelly looking for a guillotine here but Dall defends easily.

Kelly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dall is aware though and is defending well.
Dall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Dall is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kelly has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dall is looking to defend but Kelly has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dall! Kelly pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dall taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Darragh Kelly!

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