Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2017

#R1#
Delode fails with the takedown.
Delode definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mcgruff displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Delode.
Delode shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcgruff as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Delode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delode shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcgruff as he jumps to the side.
James Delode seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgruff displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Delode.
Delode takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mcgruff displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Delode.
Delode really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Delode takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delode shoots and misses
and Mcgruff counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Delode is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Mcgruff lands a left and a right that send Delode crashing to the mat, dazed. Mcgruff thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like James Delode has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcgruff leaves Delode with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mcgruff doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mcgruff circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Delode to the canvas! Delode doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Mcgruff keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fist Mcgruff!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Fist Mcgruff waved his t-shirt featuring //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated James Delode had this to say: 'I'll try better next time '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Delode drives through with a takedown into guard.
Delode trying to control but Sixx is working from the bottom.
Delode controlling from the top position.
Delode is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Delode wants to stand but Sixx is controlling his posture from full guard.
Delode must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Delode trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Delode got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sixx has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Delode has managed to get both his arms back between Sixx's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Delode avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Sixx is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Sixx is looking for a triangle but Delode pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sixx is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Delode tries to kick Sixx off but Sixx keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Sixx is looking for a kimura but Delode is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sixx to get the leverage.
Sixx controlling the action here. #SUB#
Sixx is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Sixx is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Delode sees it coming and defends easily.
Delode is controlling Sixx's trapped leg to prevent Sixx from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Delode is defending against the submission attempts here by Sixx.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Delode is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Sixx tries to pass to full mount but Delode defends it. #SUB#
Sixx is trying to work for a kimura but Delode is defending well. #SUB#
Sixx is trying for a kimura here. Delode looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sixx wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nikki Sixx!
A very excited looking Nikki Sixx 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.
James Delode was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll try better next time '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2017

#R1#
Sixx misses with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Delode.
Delode looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sixx is fending him off so far but Delode persists. Nope, Sixx circles away and we're back to standing.
Delode shoots in for a takedown but Sixx shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Delode has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nikki Sixx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Delode.
Sixx swings for the body but Delode moves out of range.
Delode uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sixx.
Delode darts in looking for a takedown but Sixx gets double underhooks and turns Delode into the cage.
Sixx just misses with a punch to the body.
Sixx ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delode moves away.
Delode avoids the body shot from Sixx.
Delode shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sixx as he jumps to the side.
Sixx misses with a left hand
and Delode counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixx sizes up Delode with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sixx is looking to wear down Delode with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Delode misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sixx looks to score with a jab to the body but Delode is just out of range.
Delode shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sixx as he jumps to the side.
Sixx half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Delode moves away from the strike by Sixx. #T1#
Delode shoots in for a takedown but Sixx shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Delode looks winded!
Delode takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Delode takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD#
Sixx shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Delode is trying to defend but Sixx finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Delode keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Sixx is trying for a kimura here. Delode looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sixx wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nikki Sixx!
During a confident post fight interview, Nikki Sixx thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, James Delode stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll try better next time '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1##TD#
Campbell shoots in and gets a takedown into Delode's guard.#ES2#
Delode pushes Campbell off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Delode fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Delode shoots in for a takedown but Campbell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been told by Campbell's head coaches at Young Achievers (All Elite Coach) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Delode tries for a takedown but Campbell circles away easily#TD#
and Campbell counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Delode throws Campbell to one side and escapes!
Devon Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Delode.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Campbell.
Campbell creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Delode looks winded!
Delode takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Campbell trying to control the action but Delode is working from the bottom.
Campbell cracks Delode with a big elbow. #T1#
Delode parries the strikes from Campbell easily there. Campbell is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Delode to escape.
Delode is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Delode is looking to regain half guard here but Campbell keeps moving and retains side control.
Campbell trying to control the position but Delode is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell grinds an elbow into Delode's temple.
Campbell wants to control but Delode is keeping him busy.
Campbell is really struggling to control Delode but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Campbell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Delode to see if he's OK.
Campbell working the head and body with strikes.
Campbell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Delode keeps working.
Delode can't do much from the bottom here.
Campbell lands a nice forearm strike.
Delode 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.
Campbell working the ground and pound.#T3##SUB#
Campbell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Delode is not content to let Campbell control the position.
You can see the frustration on Delode's face as Campbell controls the position.
Campbell trying to control the position but Delode is working away.
Delode takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Delode tries to bench press Campbell off him but Campbell keeps the position.
Campbell working the ground and pound. #T4#
Campbell trying to control the position but Delode is working away.
Delode tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Campbell wants to control for a moment but Delode uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Campbell is trying to control. Delode wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Campbell.
Delode is looking to escape.
Campbell stalling away here and it's allowed Delode to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Campbell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Delode's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Campbell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Campbell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Delode's half guard.
Campbell is trying to control. Delode wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Campbell is nestled in close to Delode, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Delode is trying to stand back up but Campbell is controlling him
Campbell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Campbell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Delode does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Delode punching from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delode is staying active underneath Campbell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Campbell is pressing down on Delode's thigh, looking to free his foot. Delode is holding on for now. #T1#
Campbell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Delode wants to get back to full guard.
Delode blocking the ground and pound attempt from Campbell.
Devon Campbell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Delode tries to get to full guard but Campbell has control of the leg.
Campbell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Campbell working Delode over with strikes.
Delode is trying to control but can't.
Delode is refusing to be controlled, as Campbell sits in half guard.
Campbell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Delode on the ground.
Delode is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Campbell scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campbell trying to control from half guard but Delode is working away. #T2#
Campbell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Campbell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Delode keeps working.
Campbell is nestled in close to Delode, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC#
Delode is rocked!
Campbell scores with a big shot! Delode's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Delode! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devon Campbell!
Devon Campbell decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated James Delode had this to say: 'thank you to all my fans '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Campbell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Campbell wants to control from the top but Delode keeps moving.
Delode throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Delode will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Campbell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Delode is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Campbell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Delode. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Campbell stays in close to Delode's body and controls the position.
Campbell trying to control the position from guard on top but Delode is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delode tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Campbell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Campbell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Campbell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Delode managing to control the position. #T1#
Delode really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Campbell trying to control but Delode is working from the bottom.
Campbell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Campbell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Delode is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Campbell is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell looking to sit in guard and control but Delode gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Delode engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Delode wanted to stand there but Campbell had control of the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Campbell wants to sweep here but Delode controlling him for the moment.
Delode missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Campbell is trying to control the position but Delode postures up.
Our spies down at at Young Achievers (All Elite Coach) inform us that Campbell has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Campbell has control of Delode's left arm, preventing Delode from doing any damage.
Delode wants to stand but Campbell is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Delode ducks under a wild hook from Campbell.#TD#
Delode shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Campbell trying to control the position. #T3#
Delode content to stall in guard here.
Campbell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Campbell is trying to control the position but Delode postures up.
Delode missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Delode is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Campbell trying to control the position.
Delode wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Delode fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Campbell sprawls well initially but Delode persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T4#
Campbell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Delode is working away from the top position though.
Delode controlling the pace.
Campbell is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Delode jumps into side control!
Campbell can't do much from the bottom here.
Delode working the body and head with strikes.
Delode in side control lands a decent elbow.
Delode trying to control the position but Campbell is working away.
Campbell keeps Delode under control for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Campbell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Delode working away.
Delode tries to advance to mount but can't.
Campbell can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Delode dominated that round.
That's time! Delode's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Delode ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Campbell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Delode tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Campbell is in Delode's guard.
Delode seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Campbell trying to control the position from guard on top but Delode is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Campbell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Delode has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Campbell has managed to get both his arms back between Delode's legs - danger averted.
Campbell won't allow Delode to sweep him here.
Campbell trying to control but Delode is working from the bottom. #ES#
Delode is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delode prevents the takedown attempt. #TD#
Delode jumps guard and drags Campbell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
James Delode overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Delode is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Campbell trying to control but Delode is working from the bottom.
Delode wants to sweep but no luck.
Delode punching from the bottom.
Campbell postures up and lands a big shot to Delode's brow.
Campbell wants to control from the top but Delode keeps moving.
Delode looking to hit a scissor sweep but Campbell is one step ahead there.
Delode wants to stand up but Campbell is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Delode wants to clinch up but Campbell keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Delode shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Delode looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Campbell is trying to control but can't.
Delode with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like Delode is going to stand back up.
Campbell is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Campbell might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Delode haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Delode performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Delode shoots in and bounces Campbell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Delode postures up.
Campbell being controlled here, momentarily.
Delode wants to stand but Campbell has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Delode won't allow Campbell to sweep him here.
Campbell keeping moving, preventing Delode from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Campbell holds on and takes a little breather.
Campbell is trying to control the position but Delode postures up.
Campbell wants to sweep here but Delode controlling him for the moment.
Delode controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Campbell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campbell is stalling here. Delode is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Campbell seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Delode has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Delode dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Delode closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Campbell quickly recovers to half guard.
Campbell wants to control but Delode is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Campbell tries to get to full guard but Delode has control of the leg.
Delode thows a huge punch but Campbell dodges it nicely.
Campbell tries to get to full guard but Delode has control of the leg.
Campbell wants to control but Delode is keeping busy.
Delode passes to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell struggling a bit here.
Delode tries to advance to mount but can't.
Campbell is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Delode takes a little break here. Campbell wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Campbell prevents Delode from moving into mount.
Campbell can't do much from the bottom here.
Delode is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Campbell can do to turn this around?
Delode in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Delode trying to control the position but Campbell is working away.
Campbell is trying to control Delode's posture but Delode avoids it.
Delode trying to control the action but Campbell is working from the bottom. #SU#
Delode stands up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Campbell gets a takedown into half guard.
Delode is trying to control but can't.
Delode missing with punches from the bottom.
Campbell trying to control from Delode's half guard. Delode has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T3#
Campbell trying to control the position from guard on top but Delode is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campbell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Campbell landing with the ground and pound.
Campbell scoring with some ground and pound.
James Delode is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Campbell trying to control but Delode is working from the bottom.
Delode has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Delode looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Delode managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Campbell throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Delode was covering up waiting for the punch and Campbell finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Campbell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Campbell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Delode seems keen to control Campbell's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Campbell wants to control from the top but Delode keeps moving.
Devon Campbell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Campbell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Delode showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Delode, 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Delode!
James Delode thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2017

#R1#
Neo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Delode.
Delode looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Neo is fending him off so far but Delode persists. Nope, Neo circles away and we're back to standing.
Neo throws a jab when Delode was well out of range.
Delode is trying hard to land a takedown here. Neo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Taiwei Neo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Delode.
Delode fails with the takedown.
Neo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
James Delode seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neo looks to land a left hand but Delode moved out of range nicely.
We've been informed that Delode 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.
Delode fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Neo misses.
Delode fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delode shoots in but Neo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Delode shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Neo pinned against the cage. Neo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Neo fails to land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Delode.
Delode will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Delode looks winded!
Delode blocks a leg kick.
Neo lands a nice hook to Delode's body. Delode takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good shot there by Neo.#CL2#
Delode fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Neo, pushing him back against the cage.
Delode lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Neo slows down the pace here.
Delode is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC#
Neo manages to break the clinch.
Delode fails with the takedown.
Delode shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Neo as he jumps to the side.
Neo pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neo looks to score with a jab to the body but Delode is just out of range.#TD2#
Delode shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Delode content to control rather than advance. #SU2#
Delode decides to stand up.
Neo misses with a double jab.
Delode gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Neo counter with a right hand.
Delode looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Delode goes for a double leg but Neo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Neo continues to drive forward.
Neo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like James Delode has been cut.
Taiwei Neo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3##TD2#
Delode closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Neo's guard.#ES#
Neo kicks Delode off and gets to his feet.
Delode shoots in but no luck this time.
Good standup being displayed there by Neo as he connects with a hook.
Neo tries to bum rush Delode with a series of wild strikes but Delode uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Neo closes the distance and pushes Delode back into the cage.#BC#
Neo manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Neo finds it's way through Delode's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neo misses with a wild combination.
Delode fails with a takedown attempt.
Neo connects with a body shot.#T4#
Delode shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Neo as he jumps to the side.
Neo throws a series of punches but Delode moves out of range.
Delode dives in for a single leg takedown but Neo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Delode tries to keep at a distance but Neo has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Neo breaks the clinch.
Neo lands a head shot.
Delode checks the leg kick.
Delode tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Neo swivels and escapes.
Delode shoots for a takedown but Neo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Neo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Delode takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Neo misses with a body shot.
Delode changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Neo tries to avoid it but Delode manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Neo to the ground. Neo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Delode takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Neo does no damage.
Neo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taiwei Neo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Delode's cut.
That's time! Neo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Delode closes this distance looking for a takedown but Neo circles away.
Delode fails with a takedown attempt.
Neo stuffs the takedown attempt from Delode. Delode gets slowly back to his feet.
Taiwei Neo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Delode.
Delode tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Neo swivels and escapes.#CL#
Neo clinches. #BC#
Neo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Neo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Neo moves into the clinch.
Delode throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Neo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Delode.
Delode shoots in for a takedown but Neo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Neo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The crowd cheers as Neo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Delode doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#
Delode is rocked!
Neo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Delode can do to turn this around?
Delode is breathing heavily.#CL#
Neo darts in and clinches Delode up against the cage.
Delode is still on wobbly legs! Can Neo finish him?#BC#
Neo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Neo thuds a left hand into Delode's body.#CL#
Neo has closed the distance and engaged Delode in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Neo. #BC#
Neo breaks the clinch.
Delode changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Neo tries to avoid it but Delode manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Neo to the ground. Neo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Delode is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Neo just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Delode has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Taiwei Neo!
The defeated James Delode had this to say: 'thank you to all my fans '.

Event: LIA 40: Darkness Warshed Over
Date: Feb 22, 2017

#R1#
Bear lands a nice leg kick that just misses Delode's sensitive parts. #TD2#
Delode looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Delode looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Delode accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bear being controlled here, momentarily.
Bear knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Delode on the ground.
Bear tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delode controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bear keeping moving, preventing Delode from controlling successfully. #T1#
Bear not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bear definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Delode missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delode controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Delode's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Delode with that takedown attempt.
Delode shoots for a double leg takedown but Bear sprawls well. He's pushed Delode's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bear keeps Delode at a distance using the push kick.
Delode fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bjorn Bear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Delode.
Delode takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bear swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Delode.#CUT#
It looks like James Delode has been cut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bear!
Bear tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delode was well out of range. Poor timing from Bear.#T2#
Delode shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bear pinned against the cage. Bear gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Delode looks winded!
Bear throws a head kick that Delode semi-blocks.
Delode misses with a takedown attempt
and Bear makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delode tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bear defends well and Delode ends up having to push Bear into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've been informed that Delode 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.
The fighters circling - Bear throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bear is looking to slow Delode down with leg kicks.
Delode takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Delode sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bear throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bear throws a sloppy head kick and Delode moves out of range easily.
Bear throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Delode on the side of the head. #ROC#
Delode is rocked!
Bear scores with a nice body kick.
Bear throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bear jabs Delode to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Bear keeps Delode at a distance using the push kick.
Bear cracks Delode with a good jab.
Delode slips a jab and a cross from Bear.
Bear throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bear.
Bear looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Delode has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bear.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bear.
Bear lands with a nice body punch.
A punch combination from Bear misses.
Delode will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Delode keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Delode takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Delode is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Oooooh!!! Bear has knocked Delode down with a huge combo! Bear steps away and waves a wobbly Delode back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Delode is still on wobbly legs! Can Bear finish him?
Delode glances at the clock... BAM! Bear nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Delode crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Delode is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bjorn Bear!
Bjorn Bear seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, James Delode stepped up to the mic, saying 'thank you to all my fans '.

Event: LIA 32: Unchecked Aggression
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Delode shoots in but Ibn Zeidane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ibn Zeidane.
Delode is looking to clinch.
Ibn Zeidane misses with an uppercut. Delode saw that one coming.
Delode looks for a takedown but Ibn Zeidane sprawls well.
Delode shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ibn Zeidane as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Delode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delode has a takedown stuffed.
Ibn Zeidane has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Delode is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ibn Zeidane misses with a kick to the body.
Ibn Zeidane misses with an uppercut. Delode saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ibn Zeidane.
Ibn Zeidane connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like James Delode has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibn Zeidane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Delode shoots for a takedown but Ibn Zeidane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ibn Zeidane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Delode.
Ibn Zeidane thumps Delode with a low kick.
Ibn Zeidane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Ibn Zeidane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC2#
Delode is rocked!
Good leg kick by Ibn Zeidane there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Oh Delode is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Delode misses with a takedown
and Ibn Zeidane counters with an inside leg kick.
Delode is breathing heavily.
Ibn Zeidane throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ibn Zeidane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ibn Zeidane misses the jab.
Ibn Zeidane throws a nice inside leg kick.
Delode shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ibn Zeidane as he avoids it easily.
Ibn Zeidane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Delode stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ibn Zeidane.
Ibn Zeidane closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Delode out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mustafa Ibn Zeidane!
During a confident post fight interview, Mustafa Ibn Zeidane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
James Delode was interviewed post fight and said 'thank you to all my fans '.

Event: LIA 28: Over The Line!
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1##TD#
Delode shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Delode showed some decent athleticism there.
Leon manages to get to full guard.
Delode really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Leon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Delode got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Delode has managed to get both his arms back between Leon's legs - danger averted.
Delode controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Delode trying to control but Leon is working from the bottom.
Leon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Delode manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Leon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Leon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Leon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Delode rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Leon's guard! Nice work there by Delode!
Delode will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Leon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Leon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Delode is trying to control the position but Leon postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Delode keeping moving, preventing Leon from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Delode knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leon on the ground.#T2#
Leon trying to control the position from guard on top but Delode is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Leon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Delode preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Delode looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Delode has control of Leon's left arm, preventing Leon from doing any damage.
Delode keeping moving, preventing Leon from controlling successfully.
Leon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Delode not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Leon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Leon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delode is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leon postures up in Delode's guard and throws a big left but Delode blocks it.
Leon stands up over Delode, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Delode is trying to control the position but Leon postures up.
Leon advances to half guard.
Leon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Leon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Delode's head. #SUB2#
Leon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Delode defends it well.
Leon is looking to advance position but Delode won't allow it. #T4#
Leon keeps trying to improve his position.
Leon thows a huge punch but Delode dodges it nicely.
Leon controlling the action here.
Leon trying to control the action but Delode is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leon works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Leon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Delode decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Delode has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Leon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Delode manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Leon throwing strikes but missing.
Leon throwing strikes from guard but Delode blocks nicely.
Leon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Leon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Delode looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leon is one step ahead there.
Leon tries to free his leg and advance position but Delode is retaining full guard.
Delode wants to sweep but no luck.
Leon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Delode swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Leon throwing strikes but missing.
Delode keeping moving, preventing Leon from controlling successfully.
Leon preventing the sweep.
Leon slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Leon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Delode defends it well.
Leon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Delode is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Leon moves into full mount! Delode won't be happy about that!
Leon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Delode is looking to escape.
Leon throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Delode avoids a series of strikes thrown by Leon.
Leon misses with a head shot.#SUB2#
Leon looking to secure an arm triangle but Delode defends it well.
Delode is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Leon thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Poor strikes thrown by Leon there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Leon looking to finish with strikes here!
Delode tries to reverse the position but Leon maintains control.
Delode manages to control the position for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Leon has isolated one of Delode's arms. Delode looking to fight him off but Leon twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergio Leon!
James Delode spoke after the fight, saying 'thank you to all my fans '.

Event: LIA 23: A Worthy Adversary
Date: Dec 14, 2016

#R1##CL#
Mercurio drives through and clinches with Delode against the cage.
Mercurio is struggling to control the position.
We've been hearing reports that Mercurio has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A body shot lands from Mercurio. #BC2#
Delode breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Delode shoots for a double leg takedown but Mercurio sprawls well. He's pushed Delode's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Delode goes for a double leg but Mercurio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mercurio continues to drive forward.
Delode doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mercurio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like James Delode has been cut.
Elia Mercurio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Delode.
Mercurio missing with a left hand there. Delode was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Delode with the counter takedown but Mercurio avoids it easily.
Delode is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Mercurio manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Delode on his heels. He'll look to pass Delode's guard now, I'm sure.
Delode working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mercurio.
Mercurio 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.
Mercurio stands up over Delode, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mercurio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mercurio makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Delode is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mercurio's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mercurio stands up over Delode, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Delode keeping moving, preventing Mercurio from controlling successfully.
Mercurio chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mercurio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mercurio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Delode managing to control the position.
Mercurio trying to control the position from guard on top but Delode is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Mercurio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mercurio distracts Delode with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mercurio throws a strike but Delode rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mercurio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Delode is one step ahead there.
Delode must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Delode trying to control but Mercurio is working from the bottom.
Mercurio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Delode wants to control from the top but Mercurio keeps moving.
Mercurio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mercurio seems keen to control Delode's posture.#T3#
Mercurio's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Delode sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mercurio has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mercurio seems keen to control Delode's posture.
Delode preventing the sweep.
Mercurio pulls Delode in close to his closed guard and prevents Delode from doing any damage or advancing position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Delode would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Delode dives in and grabs Mercurio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mercurio pushes down on Delode's head and hops out.
Mercurio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Delode.
Delode shoots in for a takedown but Mercurio shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Delode is defended easily by Mercurio.
Delode looks winded!#T4#
Delode fails with a takedown attempt.
Delode closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mercurio circles away.
Mercurio cracks Delode with an open hand slap.#CL#
Mercurio rushes Delode and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Delode is trying to force a seperation but Mercurio has the dominant position.
Mercurio misses with a punch on the inside.
Mercurio lands with a left to the head.
Mercurio can't find room to land a body shot as Delode controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Mercurio.
Mercurio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Delode.
Mercurio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mercurio throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercurio will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Delode up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elia Mercurio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Delode's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Delode fails with a takedown attempt.
Delode shoots for a double leg takedown but Mercurio sprawls well. He's pushed Delode's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
James Delode is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Delode fails with a takedown attempt.
Elia Mercurio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Delode.
Delode gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mercurio counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Mercurio. No joy for Delode on that attempt.
Mercurio appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A punch combination from Mercurio misses.
Delode misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#KD#
Mercurio drops Delode with a beautiful combination! Delode stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mercurio is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Delode is rocked!
Delode is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Mercurio rushes Delode and presses him up against the cage.
Delode is still on wobbly legs! Can Mercurio finish him?#BC#
Mercurio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Delode gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Mercurio gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elia Mercurio!
A very excited looking Elia Mercurio 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.
James Delode spoke after the fight, saying 'thank you to all my fans '.

Event: LIA 20: Out Of Your Element
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Bones throws out a loose jab but Delode uses good head movement to avoid it.
Delode stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bones.
Delode closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bones circles away.
James Delode seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bones looks for the body kick but Delode saw that one coming.
Bones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Delode misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Delode throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bones's waist but Bones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Delode off to one side.
Coked Up Bones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Delode.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bones.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Delode.
Bones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Delode shoots in looking for a takedown. Bones tries to sprawl out of it but Delode keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delode shoots in for a takedown but Bones shows good takedown defense.
Bones is looking to counter with a body kick.
Delode looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Delode is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Delode shoots in for a takedown but Bones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Delode tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bones swivels and escapes.
Coked Up Bones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Delode.
Delode looks winded!
Bones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Delode. That did some damage!
Bones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Bones.
Bones tries a head kick but it misses.
Delode ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Delode shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bones but Bones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Delode uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bones.
Nice body punch from Bones.
Bones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bones cracks Delode with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bones is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bones.
Delode looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A quick step to the side and Bones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delode shoots in and drives through. Bones sprawls well.
Bones lands with an uppercut that bounces Delode off the cage and back into range.
Delode wants to clinch up but Bones keeps it at a distance.
A quick step to the side and Bones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delode shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bones as he jumps to the side.
Delode has a takedown stuffed.
Delode takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Delode darts in looking for a takedown but Bones gets double underhooks and turns Delode into the cage.
Delode shoots in and drives through. Bones sprawls well.
Bones lands with a right hand.
Bones lands a nice looking kick to the body. Delode takes a step back to recover.
Bones tests Delode's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Bones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Delode shoots in for a takedown but Bones shows good takedown defense.
Delode shoots in for a double leg but Bones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bones scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters circling a little - Bones finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bones lands a jab to Delode's midsection.
Delode avoids the body shot from Bones.
Bones jabs at Delode's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bones.
Delode steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bones. That one must have hurt.
Delode closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bones circles away.
Delode just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBones.
A nice combination there by Bones. #CUT#
It looks like James Delode has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bones scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Bones thumps Delode with a low kick.
Delode takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Delode sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Delode tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Delode somewhat.
Bones bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Delode throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bones's waist but Bones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Delode off to one side.
Bones connects with a leg kick. Delode looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice body kick from Bones.
Bones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Delode slips a straight right by Bones.
Delode misses with a takedown attempt
and Bones counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Coked Up Bones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Delode's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Bones.
Delode darts in looking for a takedown but Bones gets double underhooks and turns Delode into the cage.
Delode misses with a takedown
and Bones counters with a thumping low kick.
James Delode is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Delode has his takedown stuffed
and Bones counters with a nice body shot.
Coked Up Bones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Delode.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bones.
Bones catches Delode with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bones lands a really nice looking cross but Delode seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones throws out a loose jab but Delode uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice takedown defense from Bones. No joy for Delode on that attempt.
Delode is breathing heavily.
Bones throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delode 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.#T1#
Bones throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Delode can do to turn this around?
Bones throws a lazy right hand but Delode sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bones connects with an inside leg kick.
Bones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Delode.
Bones cracks Delode with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Delode is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Delode fails with the takedown.
Bones misses with an uppercut. Delode saw that one coming.
Delode uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bones.
Delode shoots for a takedown but Bones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Delode throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bones's waist but Bones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Delode off to one side.
Delode avoids the body shot from Bones.
Bones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Bones connects with a leg kick. Delode looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bones connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delode with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bones throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bones clobbers Delode with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Delode has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bones lands with a kick to the ribs.
Delode has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bones finds it's way round the side to connect with Delode's head.
Delode takes one to the chin there.
Nice sprawl there from Bones as Delode shoots in.
Bones connects with a solid leg kick.
Bones scores with a push kick.
Bones misses with a looping left.
A jab from Bones does it's job there.
Delode misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
That kick from Bones tenderised Delode's leg. Delode is trying to keep his angry face on.
Delode 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.
Bones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Delode takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bones thuds his shin into the meat of Delode's side.
Bones lands a head kick!
Bones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Delode has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bones.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Delode.
Delode stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bones.
Bones takes a swing at Delode's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Bones lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bones stuffs the takedown attempt from Delode. Delode gets slowly back to his feet.
Bones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delode on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Delode tries for a takedown but Bones circles away easily
and Bones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bones scores with a jab.
Delode fails with a takedown attempt.
Bones misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Bones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Coked Up Bones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Delode's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Delode gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Bones. No joy for Delode on that attempt.
Delode tries for a takedown but Bones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Coked Up Bones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Delode.
Bones throws a sloppy head kick and Delode moves out of range easily.
Delode misses with a takedown
and Bones counters with a nice leg kick.
Coked Up Bones is winning the standup battle so far.
Bones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Delode has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bones dips to his left and cracks Delode with an uppercut!
Delode on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Delode is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bones is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Delode.
Delode fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delode doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bones counters with a low kick, right behind Delode 's knee.
Bones misses with an uppercut. Delode saw that one coming.
Delode takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bones scores with a leg kick.
Bones thuds his shin into the meat of Delode's side.#T1#
Bones throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Delode has his takedown stuffed
and Bones counters with a body kick that stops Delode in his tracks momentarily.
Delode takes one on the button.
Delode takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Delode looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bones throws a shot from downtown. Delode moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bones.
Delode closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bones counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Bones.#ROC#
Delode is rocked!
Delode goes for a double leg but Bones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bones continues to drive forward.
Bones tried to counter with a leg kick but Delode avoided it.
Delode is still on wobbly legs! Can Bones finish him?
Delode takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
James Delode has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bones thows a body kick. Delode tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bones pushes Delode away with a front kick.
Delode steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bones. That one must have hurt.
Delode walks into a left hand.
Bones walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Delode drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Bones swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Delode's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Coked Up Bones!
James Delode was interviewed post fight and said 'thank you to all my fans '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2016

#R1#
Delode fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sheeran leaves Delode with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Sheeran. No joy for Delode on that attempt.
Ed Sheeran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Delode.
Delode shoots in looking for a takedown. Sheeran tries to sprawl out of it but Delode keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sheeran manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Delode shoots in but no luck this time.
Sheeran tries to clinch but Delode moves out of range.
James Delode seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delode tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sheeran swivels and escapes.#TD#
Sheeran closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sheeran lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Delode has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sheeran off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Delode has a takedown stuffed.
Sheeran fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Delode fails with the takedown.
Delode checks a low kick from Sheeran.
Delode drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sheeran defends it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Delode.
Delode closes the distance and clinches up with Sheeran, looking for a takedown. Delode pushes Sheeran against the cage but Sheeran circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Delode fails with a takedown attempt.
As Delode tries to get set, Sheeran tries to push him back and clinch up but Delode manages to avoid the attempt.
Sheeran looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Delode fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Delode shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sheeran is trying to defend but Delode finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sheeran is breathing heavily.
Delode not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Delode slows the pace down in half guard. #T2##SU2#
Delode decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Delode shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Delode shoots for a double leg takedown but Sheeran sprawls well. He's pushed Delode's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Delode will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Delode fails with a takedown attempt.
Delode tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sheeran defends well and Delode ends up having to push Sheeran into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Delode.
Sheeran appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delode shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Sheeran closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Delode kicks Sheeran off and gets back to his feet.#T3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sheeran. #ES2#
Delode bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Delode fails with a takedown attempt.
Sheeran shoots in and drives through. Delode sprawls well.#CL2#
Delode rushes Sheeran and presses him up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Delode lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sheeran.
A short right from Delode on the inside.
Delode changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sheeran fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck for Delode with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Delode shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sheeran pinned against the cage. Sheeran gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sheeran misses with the combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Delode is defended easily by Sheeran.
Delode shoots in for a takedown but Sheeran shows good takedown defense.
Delode shoots in but Sheeran avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sheeran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Delode shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sheeran as he avoids it easily.
Delode goes for a double leg but Sheeran avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sheeran continues to drive forward.
Sheeran looks to land a combination but Delode avoids it well.
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 Ed Sheeran will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sheeran stuffs the takedown.
Sheeran is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Delode closes the distance and clinches up with Sheeran, looking for a takedown. Delode pushes Sheeran against the cage but Sheeran circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Delode has a takedown stuffed.
Ed Sheeran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Delode.
Delode fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sheeran avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Delode is defended easily by Sheeran.
Sheeran is looking to clinch.
Delode drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sheeran defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sheeran shoots in and gets a takedown into Delode's guard.#ES2#
Delode manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Delode with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Sheeran counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Delode has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sheeran has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1#
Sheeran jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Delode walks away with a smile on his face. Sheeran gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sheeran displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Delode.
Delode looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sheeran throws a half hearted mid kick.
Delode tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sheeran sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Delode somewhat.
Sheeran tries to counter by clinching up but Delode breaks away and moves out of range.
Sheeran closes the distance and clinches up with Delode, looking for a takedown. Sheeran pushes Delode against the cage but Delode circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Delode looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sheeran is fending him off so far but Delode persists. Nope, Sheeran circles away and we're back to standing.
Delode fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Delode gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Sheeran counters with a takedown into side control. #T2##SUB#
Sheeran tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delode is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sheeran's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delode makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Delode.
Delode is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Delode pulls Sheeran in close to his closed guard and prevents Sheeran from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Sheeran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Delode swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Delode is on top in guard. #REVB#
Delode seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Delode lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Delode controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Delode 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.
Delode engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Delode works over Sheeran with some ground and pound from guard.
Delode controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sheeran on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sheeran tries to get out of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James Delode will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Delode fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Delode fails with a takedown attempt.
Sheeran feinted with a counter takedown.
Delode fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ed Sheeran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Delode.
Delode fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Sheeran gets tackled into the cage by Delode. Delode maintains the clinch.
Sheeran tries to pull guard but Delode holds him up against the cage and eventually Sheeran drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheeran avoiding damage as Delode throws knees to the body.
Delode misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sheeran. #T1#
Sheeran avoiding damage as Delode throws knees to the body.
Sheeran wants a takedown. #TD2#
Delode successfully pulls guard.
Delode lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Delode gets to his feet. Sheeran looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Delode shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sheeran as he avoids it easily.
Delode tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sheeran defends well and Delode ends up having to push Sheeran into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Delode looks for a takedown but Sheeran sprawls well.
Sheeran tries to clinch up but Delode circles away and keeps his distance.
Ed Sheeran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Delode.#T2##TD2#
Delode looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sheeran!
Delode wants to control but Sheeran is keeping him busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheeran tries to improve position but can't.
Delode staying calm.#SU2#
Delode stands up and beckons Sheeran to his feet. #TD2#
Delode scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T3#
Delode in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Delode controls the position.
Sheeran knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Delode on the ground.
Delode's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SU2#
Delode stands up.
Delode changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sheeran tries to avoid it but Delode manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sheeran to the ground. Sheeran escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Delode looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Delode misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sheeran throws a counter high kick but Delode was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL2#
Sheeran tries to keep at a distance but Delode has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Sheeran's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sheeran can't break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Delode has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sheeran after a bit of a struggle.
Sheeran is pressed up against the cage. Delode has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sheeran down to the mat. Sheeran avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Delode shoots in but no luck this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Delode comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Delode has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Delode!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2016

#R1#
Potter shoots for a double leg takedown but Delode sprawls well. He's pushed Potter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Delode shoots in and drives through. Potter sprawls well.#TD2#
Potter feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Delode trying to control the position.
Potter distracts Delode with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Delode will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Delode wants to control the position but Potter says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Delode tries to get to full guard but Potter has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Potter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Delode defends it well.
Delode is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delode trying to hold on to Potter's head to control him but Potter postures up.
Potter working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Delode is concentrating on defense, preventing Potter from advancing position.
Potter working Delode over with strikes.
Delode is looking to control Potter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Delode avoid being mounted?
Potter is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Potter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Delode knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Potter is looking for a kimura but Delode is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Potter to get the leverage.
Delode is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Potter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Delode is just riding it out for now. Potter eventually gives up the hold.
Delode tries to roll over but Potter keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Potter winds up and cracks Delode with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Potter wants to control but Delode is keeping him busy.
Potter slips a nice elbow through Delode's hands, connecting with Delode's forehead.
Potter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Delode wants to control but Potter is keeping busy.
Delode tries to roll over but Potter keeps him under control.
Delode makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Delode.
Delode is breathing heavily.
Potter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Potter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Potter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Potter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Potter postures up and lands a big shot to Delode's brow.
Potter trying to control but Delode is working from the bottom.
Potter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Potter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delode is keeping the position for now.
Delode managing to control the position.
Potter trying to control the position from guard on top but Delode is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Potter lands a couple of digs.
Potter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Potter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Delode keeping moving, preventing Potter from controlling successfully.
Potter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Delode is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Potter distracts Delode with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Potter slips nicely into half guard.
Potter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Potter is trying to control the action in half guard but Delode is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Potter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Potter. No joy for Delode on that attempt.
Delode darts in looking for a takedown but Potter gets double underhooks and turns Delode into the cage.
Potter is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Potter drives through and clinches with Delode against the cage.
Delode really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Potter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Delode backwards.
Delode changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Potter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Delode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delode fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Potter avoids it really well and circles away.
Delode sets himself, and Potter steps forward looking for the clinch! Delode avoids it this time.
Delode shoots for a double leg takedown but Potter sprawls well. He's pushed Delode's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
James Delode is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Potter.
Delode seems a little lost for a moment, as Potter dominates the positioning.
Delode taking punishment in the form of punches.
Potter scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Delode to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Potter moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Potter is putting a hurting on Delode here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC2#
Delode is rocked!#T1#
Potter is looking to take a break and control but Delode is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Potter is trying to get an arm triangle but Delode is defending well.
Delode is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Potter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Delode, who protects the arm well.
Potter working the head with strikes. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Potter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Delode keeps working.
Potter works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Potter working the ground and pound from side control.
Oh Delode is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Delode tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Potter working away.
Potter is putting a hurting on Delode here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB2#
Potter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Delode knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Delode pushes Potter away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Potter gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Delode takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Peter Potter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Delode is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Potter is controlling him well.
Delode taking punishment in the form of punches.
A big shot lands for Potter! That's hurt Delode! Will he recover? Potter fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Potter!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Delode has a takedown stuffed.
James Delode seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Edwards is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Delode working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Delode can't find room to land a body shot as Edwards controls the action.
Delode scores with a shot to the side of Edwards's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Edwards has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Delode is trying to keep an underhook but Edwards manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Delode manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delode looks for a takedown but Edwards sprawls well.
Delode tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Edwards swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Delode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Delode is defended easily by Edwards.
Delode closes the distance and clinches up with Edwards, looking for a takedown. Delode pushes Edwards against the cage but Edwards circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Delode tries to score a power double leg takedown but Edwards sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Delode somewhat.
Delode is breathing heavily.
Delode is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edwards sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Delode shoots in but no luck this time.
Delode misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Delode slaps away a takedown attempt from Edwards, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Edwards moves in looking to clinch but Delode pushes him off.
Edwards looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2##TD2#
Edwards shoots in and gets a takedown into Delode's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Edwards wants to control from the top but Delode keeps moving.
Edwards is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Edwards advances to half guard.
Delode trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Edwards.
Edwards thows a huge punch but Delode dodges it nicely.
Edwards controlling the pace.
Edwards lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Delode has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Edwards is working away from the top position though.
Edwards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Delode keeps working. #SU2#
Edwards stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Edwards misses with a jab, cross combination.
Edwards tries to score a power double leg takedown but Delode sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Edwards somewhat.
Delode tries to counter with a takedown but Edwards is quick to defend against it.
Delode tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Edwards defends well and Delode ends up having to push Edwards into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Edwards moves in looking to clinch but Delode pushes him off.
Edwards closes the distance and clinches up with Delode, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes Delode against the cage but Delode circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4#
Delode shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Edwards as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Edwards shoots in and bounces Delode off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Delode kicks Edwards off and gets to his feet.
Delode shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Edwards fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Delode sprawls well initially but Edwards persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Delode is not content to let Edwards control the position.
Edwards seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Delode controlling the position well.
Edwards seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Delode does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Edwards will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Edwards gets the takedown into side control.
Delode tries to bench press Edwards off him but Edwards keeps the position. #SUB2#
Edwards thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Delode seems a little lost for a moment, as Edwards dominates the positioning.
Delode tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Edwards trying to control the position but Delode is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards is chipping away with strikes. #T1#
Edwards trying to control the action but Delode is working from the bottom.
Delode avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Edwards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards trying to control the action but Delode is working from the bottom.
Delode is pushing Edwards's head away, looking to escape. Edwards manages to hold on to the position though.
Edwards working away.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Delode is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Edwards is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Edwards controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Edwards swings around for an armbar but Delode sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Edwards's guard.
Delode really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Edwards trying to control the position.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing Delode from controlling successfully.
Edwards throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Delode is pushing down on Edwards's leg trying to pass to half guard. Edwards is fighting to maintain full guard but Delode has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Delode 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Delode tries to stand and escape but Edwards is controlling the position. #T3##SU#
Delode escapes and gets back to his feet.
Delode avoids a kick to the body.
Delode shoots in looking for a takedown. Edwards tries to sprawl out of it but Delode keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Edwards manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Delode has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Edwards counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Delode!
Edwards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Delode keeps working.
Edwards has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Edwards tries for a kimura but Delode is defending well.
Edwards 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 Delode's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
Edwards working the ground and pound.
Edwards is working Delode over with some ground and pound from side control.
Delode struggling a bit here.
Edwards landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Edwards lands some shots froms side control.#SUB2#
Edwards tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Edwards working the head with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Delode tries to buck Edwards off but Edwards is having none of it.
Delode stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Edwards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Delode shoots in but no luck this time.
Delode shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Edwards pinned against the cage. Edwards gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Delode has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Edwards.
Delode shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Edwards pinned against the cage. Edwards gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Delode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delode displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Edwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards shoots in for a double leg but Delode sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Edwards fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Delode, pushing him back against the cage.
Edwards wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edwards is trying to maintain a safe position but Delode gets an underhook and turns Edwards into the cage.#T1#
Edwards looking for a takedown.
Delode fails to pull guard.
Edwards tries to pull guard but Delode won't allow it. #TD2#
Edwards has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Delode clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Edwards softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Edwards trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Delode controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Delode tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T2#
Delode is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Edwards takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Edwards trying to control but Delode is having none of it. #SUB2#
Edwards has hold of Delode's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Delode manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB2#
Edwards looking to secure an arm triangle but Delode defends it well.
Edwards with a couple of short strikes.#T3#
Edwards takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Delode manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Delode is holding on to half guard well.
Edwards seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Delode does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Delode tries to roll over but Edwards keeps him under control.
Edwards is thwarting Delode's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Edwards. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Delode wants to get back to his feet.
Edwards looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Edwards tries to stand but can't do so whilst Delode controls his leg.
Edwards 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.
Edwards performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edwards wants to pass to mount but Delode is defending the position.
James Delode has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Edwards is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Edwards with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Edwards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Edwards 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Edwards!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2016

#R1#
Delode shoots for a takedown but Elfron saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Delode shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Elfron as he avoids it easily.
Delode shoots for a double leg takedown but Elfron sprawls well. He's pushed Delode's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mao Elfron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Delode.
Delode looks winded!
Delode throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Elfron's waist but Elfron gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Delode off to one side.
Elfron fails with an attempt to clinch.
Delode fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Delode shoots in but no luck this time.
Elfron shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Delode as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Delode.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elfron throws a series of punches but Delode moves out of range.
Elfron tries to clinch up but Delode circles away and keeps his distance.
Delode shoots in and drives through. Elfron sprawls well.
Elfron shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Delode but Delode pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Delode staying out of range there.
Delode fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Elfron avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Elfron has Delode up against the cage in a clinch.
Elfron is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Elfron is looking to control Delode's arms but Delode gets an underhook and turns him. Now Elfron has his back to the cage.
Delode looking to throw knees to the head but Elfron is blocking nicely.
Elfron wants to stall. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Elfron is trying to stall.
Maybe Elfron would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Elfron is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Delode has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Elfron regains guard immediately.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Delode working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Elfron's head.#SU2#
Elfron is working an open guard so Delode takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Delode shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Elfron as he jumps to the side.
Delode fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Delode dives in for a single leg takedown but Elfron sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3#
Elfron looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Delode is fending him off so far but Elfron persists. Nope, Delode circles away and we're back to standing.
Elfron defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Delode.
Delode tries for a takedown but Elfron sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Elfron fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Elfron moves in looking to clinch but Delode pushes him off.#TD2#
Delode is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Elfron's half guard.#SU2#
Delode gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Delode misses with a takedown attempt - Elfron sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Elfron.
Delode tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Elfron swivels and escapes.#T4##CL2#
Delode gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Delode.
Elfron is looking to control Delode's arms but Delode gets an underhook and turns him. Now Elfron has his back to the cage.
Delode can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Delode manages to break the clinch.
Elfron stuffs the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elfron stuffs the takedown.
Delode shoots for a takedown but Elfron saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Elfron fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Delode avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Delode.
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 Mao Elfron will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Elfron throws a head kick but Delode moves out of range.
Delode is trying hard to land a takedown here. Elfron sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Delode keeps the fight on the outside.
Delode shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Elfron as he avoids it easily.
Elfron thinks about countering with a body kick.
No luck for Elfron with that takedown attempt.
Elfron keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mao Elfron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Delode.
Nice takedown defense from Elfron. No joy for Delode on that attempt. #TD#
Elfron scores with a takedown into Delode's guard.#ES2#
Delode pushes Elfron off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delode looks for a takedown but Elfron sprawls well.
Elfron appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Delode is trying hard to land a takedown here. Elfron sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Elfron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delode.
Delode shoots in for a takedown but Elfron shows good takedown defense.
Delode dives in for a single leg takedown but Elfron sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Delode fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Delode dives in for a single leg takedown but Elfron sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Delode goes for a double leg but Elfron avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Elfron continues to drive forward.
Delode fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Delode shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Elfron as he jumps to the side.
Delode uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elfron.
Delode is trying hard to land a takedown here. Elfron sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Delode looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Elfron is fending him off so far but Delode persists. Nope, Elfron circles away and we're back to standing.
Elfron stuffs the takedown attempt from Delode. Delode gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Delode shoots in for a takedown but Elfron shows good takedown defense.
Elfron slaps away a takedown attempt from Delode, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Delode fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Elfron avoids it really well and circles away.
Elfron drops down looking for a counter takedown but Delode sprawls and moves away.
Delode shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Elfron defends it nicely.
Delode fails with a takedown attempt.
Elfron is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Delode can do to turn this around?
Delode shoots in for a takedown but Elfron shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown attempt by Delode or perhaps it was just good defense by Elfron, which made it look bad. #T3#
Delode shoots in looking for a takedown but Elfron manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Delode's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Elfron keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Delode forces Elfron back against the cage and clinches.
Elfron taking a breather. #BC2#
Delode's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Elfron. No joy for Delode on that attempt.
Delode shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Elfron shoots in but Delode avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Delode tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Elfron defends well and Delode ends up having to push Elfron into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T4#
Elfron takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Delode looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Elfron is fending him off so far but Delode persists. Nope, Elfron circles away and we're back to standing.
Delode misses with a takedown attempt - Elfron sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Delode shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Elfron defends it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Elfron as Delode shoots in.
Delode throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Elfron's waist but Elfron gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Delode off to one side.
Delode shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Elfron sprawls well. Elfron wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Delode gets slowly back to his feet.
Delode dives in for a single leg takedown but Elfron sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Delode shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Elfron sprawls well. Elfron wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Delode gets slowly back to his feet.
And Elfron counters with a quick kick to the body but Delode blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mao Elfron dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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#
Delode feints a jab promting Elfron to slip. Delode then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Elfron slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Delode closes this distance looking for a takedown but Elfron circles away.
James Delode seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delode shoots in for a takedown but Elfron shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Elfron tries to close the distance and clinch but Delode swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Elfron tries to clinch but Delode moves out of range.
Elfron is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Elfron throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Delode steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Elfron.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elfron stuffs the takedown attempt from Delode. Delode gets slowly back to his feet.
Mao Elfron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Delode.
Delode shoots in and drives through. Elfron sprawls well.#TD#
Elfron closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Delode to the mat! Delode manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Delode has his feet on Elfron's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Elfron shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Delode is defended easily by Elfron.
Mao Elfron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Elfron wants to clinch.
Delode wants to counter with a clinch but Elfron pushes him away.
Elfron leaves Delode with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Elfron tries to counter by clinching up but Delode breaks away and moves out of range.
Elfron tries to clinch there but Delode circles away.
Delode now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Elfron slaps away a takedown attempt from Delode, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Elfron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Delode tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Elfron defends well and Delode ends up having to push Elfron into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T2#
Delode shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Elfron as he avoids it easily.
Delode tries for a takedown but Elfron sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Delode looks to move away, Elfron throws a big counter combo but Delode just gets out of the way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Delode or perhaps it was just good defense by Elfron, which made it look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Delode is defended easily by Elfron.
Delode shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Elfron sprawls well. Elfron wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Delode gets slowly back to his feet.
Delode slaps away a takedown attempt from Elfron, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Delode shoots in looking for a takedown. Elfron tries to sprawl out of it but Delode keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Elfron manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Elfron looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Delode is fending him off so far but Elfron persists. Nope, Delode circles away and we're back to standing.
Delode tries to score a power double leg takedown but Elfron sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Delode somewhat.
Elfron shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Delode sprawls well. Delode wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Elfron gets slowly back to his feet.
Delode is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Delode lands a jab-cross combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Delode.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Delode.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Elfron as Delode shoots in.
Delode shoots in but Elfron avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Elfron half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Delode looks for the body kick but Elfron saw that one coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Delode.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Delode.
Elfron keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Delode throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Elfron's waist but Elfron gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Delode off to one side.
Delode shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Elfron defends it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mao Elfron showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Elfron, 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mao Elfron!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2016

#R1#
Delode has a takedown stuffed.
Delode is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lincoln sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Delode really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Delode shoots and misses #TD2#
so Lincoln counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Delode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lincoln throws a big right hand that misses.
Delode pulls Lincoln in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln looking to sit in guard and control but Delode gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Delode seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1##SU#
Delode gets to his feet. Lincoln looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Delode shoots in for a double leg but Lincoln sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lincoln tries for a takedown but Delode sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Delode fails with a takedown attempt.
Delode shoots in for a takedown but Lincoln shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lincoln leaves Delode with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lincoln wants to counter with a clinch but Delode pushes him away.
James Delode seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Lincoln.
Lincoln has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Delode shoots in for a takedown but Lincoln shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lincoln throws a right and a left that Delode avoids nicely.
Delode shoots in and drives through. Lincoln sprawls well.#TD2#
Lincoln closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Delode quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Delode kicks Lincoln off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delode fails with the takedown.
Delode is breathing heavily.
Delode tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lincoln defends well and Delode ends up having to push Lincoln into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Delode goes for a double leg but Lincoln avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lincoln continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Delode gets caught napping as Lincoln dives in and scores a takedown. Delode manages to retain guard.
Delode will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Delode wants to stand but Lincoln is controlling the position.
Lincoln is looking to stand up but Delode won't let him.
Lincoln lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lincoln wants to stand and escape but instead Delode has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T3##SU#
Delode decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lincoln, up you get!
Lincoln changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Delode tries to avoid it but Lincoln manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Delode to the ground. Delode escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lincoln shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Delode sprawls well. Delode wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lincoln gets slowly back to his feet.
Lincoln leaves Delode with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lincoln tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Delode closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lincoln circles away.
Delode shoots for a double leg takedown but Lincoln sprawls well. He's pushed Delode's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Delode shoots in for a double leg but Lincoln sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Delode looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lincoln is fending him off so far but Delode persists. Nope, Lincoln circles away and we're back to standing.
Delode shoots in but Lincoln avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lincoln goes for a double leg but Delode avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Delode continues to drive forward.#T4#
Lincoln defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Delode.
Delode fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lincoln throws a combination. Delode tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Delode fails with a takedown attempt.
Delode tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lincoln swivels and escapes.
Lincoln fails with a takedown attempt.
Lincoln leaves Delode with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delode fails with the takedown
and Lincoln counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Lincoln dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Delode fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Delode is defended easily by Lincoln.
James Delode is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lincoln looks to land a body kick but Delode moved away.
Lincoln shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Delode is defended easily by Lincoln.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Delode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by Lincoln. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delode fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Delode tries to keep at a distance but Lincoln has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lincoln has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Delode tries to pull guard but Lincoln holds him up against the cage and eventually Delode drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Lincoln's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jacob Lincoln seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Delode shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lincoln but Lincoln pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A countering left hand to the body from Lincoln misses.
Delode tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lincoln swivels and escapes.
Delode shoots in for a takedown but Lincoln shows good takedown defense.
Lincoln stuffs the takedown attempt from Delode. Delode gets slowly back to his feet.
Lincoln misses with a wild body shot.
Delode dives in for a single leg takedown but Lincoln sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Lincoln clinches with his opponent.
Lincoln will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Delode up against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Lincoln gets control of Delode's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lincoln will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Delode looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lincoln is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Delode is controlling him.
Lincoln avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU#
Delode decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lincoln, up you get!
Delode fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Delode or perhaps it was just good defense by Lincoln, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Lincoln changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Delode looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Delode throws Lincoln to one side and escapes!
Delode misses with a takedown attempt - Lincoln sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Delode fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lincoln avoids it really well and circles away.
Lincoln stuffs the takedown.
Lincoln is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Delode goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Delode tries for a takedown but Lincoln sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Delode tries for a takedown but Lincoln sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lincoln doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delode shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lincoln as he jumps to the side.
A countering left hand to the body from Lincoln misses.
Delode fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lincoln throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #TD#
Delode gets a double leg takedown into Lincoln's guard.
Delode sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lincoln controls Delode momentarily but Delode frees himself. #SU#
Delode stands up and waves to Lincoln to follow him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Delode is defended easily by Lincoln.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Lincoln showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Delode's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Delode shoots in looking for a takedown but Lincoln manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Delode's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lincoln shoots for a double leg takedown but Delode sprawls well. He's pushed Lincoln's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Delode looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Delode misses with a takedown attempt - Lincoln sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Delode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lincoln slaps away a takedown attempt from Delode, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Delode takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lincoln misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Lincoln. No joy for Delode on that attempt.
Delode tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lincoln sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Delode somewhat.#T1#
No luck for Delode with that takedown attempt.
Lincoln looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Delode darts in looking for a takedown but Lincoln gets double underhooks and turns Delode into the cage.
Delode avoids the head kick by Lincoln.
Delode fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Lincoln feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Delode is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lincoln scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
A frustrated look appears on Delode's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Delode wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lincoln avoids a wild elbow strike from Delode.
Lincoln is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Delode gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Delode is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lincoln is defending well.#TD#
Delode gets control of Lincoln's arms and successfully pulls guard. Delode will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delode manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lincoln manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Delode controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lincoln can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Delode in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Delode is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Delode forces his way into half guard.
Delode not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SU#
Delode decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Delode shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lincoln defends it nicely.
Lincoln misses the shot to the body.
Delode tries for a takedown but Lincoln sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lincoln looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Delode shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lincoln pinned against the cage. Lincoln gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Delode fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Delode with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Lincoln holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
James Delode has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacob Lincoln is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Delode misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacob Lincoln.
I've got Lincoln 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Lincoln!

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