Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2017

#R1##CL#
Oubaali clinches with his opponent.
Oubaali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Oubaali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Oubaali closes the distance and clinches.
Oubaali lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Oubaali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Oubaali moves into range and clinches up with Lau.
Oubaali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lau.
Lau looks winded!#BC#
Oubaali breaks the clinch. #CL#
Oubaali fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lau, pushing him back against the cage.
Oubaali scores with a shoulder strike.
Oubaali prevents Lau from breaking the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Oubaali.
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!
Oubaali pushes Lau back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Oubaali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oubaali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oubaali lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Oubaali.
Oubaali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oubaali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laus head.
Oubaali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lau.
Oubaali lands with a left to the head.
Oubaali working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Oubaali breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oubaali moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Oubaali drives through and clinches with Lau against the cage.
Oubaali scores with a shot to the side of Lau's head. #T2#
Oubaali lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Lau is rocked!
Oubaali lands a shot to the body.
Oubaali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lau backwards.
Lau is still on wobbly legs! Can Oubaali finish him?#BC#
Oubaali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Oubaali drives through and clinches with Lau against the cage.
Oubaali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Oubaali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lau backwards.
Oubaali lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lau to his knees! Oubaali keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ali Oubaali!
A victorious Ali Oubaali thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2017

#R1#
Majerus lands a glancing blow to the side of Lau's head.
Lau looks winded!
Lau on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Majerus misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lau! But no joy.
Majerus misses with a body kick.
Majerus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Majerus throws a shot to the body.
Majerus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lau has time to react.
A cross from Majerus lands.
Majerus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Majerus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Majerus wants to land a leg kick but Lau is out of range.
Majerus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lau has time to react.
Lau on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Majerus tries to clinch but Lau is having none of it.
Majerus lands a really nice looking cross but Lau seems unphased.
Majerus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lau at a distance.
Lau gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Majerus.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Lau checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Edward Majerus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Majerus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lau blocks a head kick by Majerus.
A left lands for Majerus.#ROC#
Lau is rocked!
Lau with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Majerus to score with a decent uppercut.
Lau is still on wobbly legs! Can Majerus finish him?
Majerus throws an overhand right that drops Lau like a sack of potatoes! Majerus dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Majerus!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Zwirn lunges at Lau with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lau's hand.
Lau misses with a kick to the body
and Zwirn counters with a nice uppercut.
Lau throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Zwirn to counter with a crisp jab.
Zwirn tests Lau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zwirn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lau is out of range.
Zwirn lands with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Lau misses
and Lau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Lau manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zwirn on his heels. He'll look to pass Zwirn's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lau showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Zwirn wants to stand but Lau is controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lau sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zwirn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lau's head.
Lau throws a nice looking combination but Zwirn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zwirn throws out a leg kick but Lau moves out of range and Zwirn only half commits.
Lau is looking for a counter combo.
Lau throws a hook but Zwirn avoids it easily.
Lau thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Zwirn lands a nice shot that snaps Lau's head back.
Zwirn connects with a body shot that sends Lau's belly button to the back.
Zwirn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Zwirn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lau, pushing him back against the cage.
Zwirn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC2#
Zwirn breaks the clinch.
Lau takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thomas Zwirn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Lau misses the target.
Zwirn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zwirn is looking to clinch but Lau is avoiding it.
Lau misses with a body kick.
Zwirn has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lau is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Lau closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zwirn did well to prevent Lau getting side control.
Lau perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lau stops Zwirn from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Lau keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lau prevents Zwirn from standing back up.
Lau tries to pass to full mount but Zwirn defends it.
Lau performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Lau looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T4#
Lau is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lau'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.
Zwirn wants to get back to his feet but Lau is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Zwirn dominated that round.
That's time! Lau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A cross from Zwirn lands.
Zwirn stalks Lau and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lau's face. Lau staggers backwards, shaken.
Zwirn scores with a decent looking hook.
Lau gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zwirn.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zwirn.
Lau on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lau misses with a right hand
and Zwirn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lau attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zwirn tries to clinch but Lau is having none of it.
Zwirn ducks under a wild hook from Lau.
Zwirn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot lands for Zwirn.
A shot to the liver by Zwirn. Beautiful body shot.
Zwirn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zwirn lands with a right hand. #T1#
Lau takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lau misses with a leg kick
and Zwirn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas Zwirn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zwirn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zwirn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zwirn is looking to clinch but Lau is avoiding it.
Zwirn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zwirn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zwirn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zwirn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lau misses with an uppercut. Zwirn saw that one coming.
Lau misses with an uppercut
and Zwirn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zwirn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lau.
Zwirn fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zwirn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zwirn lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Lau swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zwirn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lau walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lau drops his hands momentarily and Zwirn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zwirn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lau.
A big left from Lau misses.
Zwirn wants to clinch up but Lau keeps it at a distance.
Lau throws a leg kick
and Zwirn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zwirn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lau takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zwirn lands with a shot to the body.
Lau walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zwirn avoids the body shot from Lau.
Lau looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good work by Lau as he checks the leg kick.
Lau throws a shot from downtown. Zwirn moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Zwirn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lau's head backwards.
Zwirn jabs Lau to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zwirn throws out a leg kick but Lau moves out of range and Zwirn only half commits.
Zwirn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zwirn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zwirn 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. #TD#
Lau shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lau was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zwirn is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lau asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lau is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Zwirn will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
Zwirn is looking for a sweep.
Lau controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Zwirn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zwirn scores with a jab. Lau acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zwirn scores with a body shot.
Lau swings widly with a right hand
and Zwirn counters with a stiff right hand.
Lau is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Zwirn's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#CL2#
Zwirn closes the distance and pushes Lau back into the cage.
Lau is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zwirn is keeping busy.
Zwirn lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Joe Lau has been cut.
Zwirn lands an elbow that stopped Lau in his tracks for a moment.
Zwirn lands with a short shot to the head.
Lau wants to break free but Zwirn has control.
Zwirn has Lau pressed against the cage, preventing Lau from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zwirn keeps control of Lau as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zwirn digs a right hand underneath Lau's ribcage. Lau let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zwirn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lau backwards.
Zwirn lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lau can't break the clinch. #T1#
Lau trying to control the position but instead, Zwirn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lau into the cage.
Zwirn lands a nice elbow.
Zwirn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zwirn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zwirn.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zwirn.
Still in the clinch, Zwirn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lau takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zwirn lands a nice elbow.
Zwirn lands an elbow inside that Lau shrugs off.
Zwirn cracks Lau with a nice body shot.
Zwirn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zwirn lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for Zwirn.
Zwirn missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Zwirn.
Lau wants a takedown.
Lau wants to stall. #BC2#
Zwirn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zwirn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lau with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zwirn to score with a decent uppercut.
Zwirn stuns Lau with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zwirn digs a good hook to Lau's body.
Lau gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zwirn.
Zwirn scores with a shot to the body.
Zwirn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Zwirn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lau.
Lau takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A shot to the liver by Zwirn. Beautiful body shot.
Zwirn lands a head shot.
Zwirn scores with a jab to the body.
Zwirn catches Lau with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thomas Zwirn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lau throws a right and a left that Zwirn avoids nicely.
A jab from Zwirn finds it's way through Lau's defenses.
Lau walks into a left hand.
Zwirn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lau on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zwirn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Lau wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zwirn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice cross by Zwirn.#T4#
Zwirn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zwirn with a jab.
Zwirn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lau in his tracks.
Zwirn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lau.
Zwirn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zwirn scores with a nice right hand.
Zwirn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lau misses with a hook.
Zwirn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zwirn lands a slapping body shot.
Lau keeps the fight on the outside.
Lau jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zwirn is looking to clinch.
Zwirn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lau has time to react.
Joe Lau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice uppercut there from Zwirn.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Zwirn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zwirn 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Zwirn!
In his post fight interview, Thomas Zwirn started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2017

#R1#
Lampert tries to clinch but Lau moves out of range.
Lampert darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lau shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A punch lands to the side of Lau 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lau misses the shot to the body.
Lampert cracks Lau with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lau walks into a stiff left hand from Lampert.
Lampert lands a nice hook to Lau's body. Lau takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Lau decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in half guard, Lau seems content to control.
Lampert is looking for a sweep. Lau is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lampert is working hard here to advance position.
Lau controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lau passes to full mount!
Lau controlling the pace for now.
Lau's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lau avoids the attempt from Lampert to control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lau takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lampert is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lau sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Lau avoids the attempt from Lampert to control.
Lau lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lau controlling his opponent.
More stalling from Lau.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lau is landing with some decent strikes but Lampert is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Lau will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lau throws a right hand that misses
and Lampert connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lampert looks to land a right hand but Lau moved out of range.
Lampert 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.
Lau moves out of range of the strikes.
Lampert throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lau on the side of the head.
Lau takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lampert misses the jab.
Kyle Lampert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lau circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lau misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Lampert tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lampert is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lampert looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lampert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lau.
Lampert just misses with a punch to the body.
Lampert connects with a body shot that sends Lau's belly button to the back.
A lazy left from Lampert finds it's target.
Lampert fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Lampert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lau.
Lampert is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lau moves out of range as Lampert strikes.
Lau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lampert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Lau misses.
Lampert misses with a looping right.
Lampert lands with an uppercut that bounces Lau off the cage and back into range.#TD2#
Lau bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lampert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lau can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lampert being controlled for a moment. #T2#
Lampert tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Lau is riding his opponent, not letting Lampert buck him off.
Lau softening up his opponent with strikes here. #T3#
Lau biding his time, controlling Lampert.
You can see the frustration on Lampert's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lampert is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Joe Lau has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lampert tries to escape but Lau has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Lampert 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Lampert wants to clinch.
Lau shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lampert seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lampert cracks Lau with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lampert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot by Lampert.
Lampert throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lau stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lampert misses with a wild body shot.
Lau throws a right hand that misses
and Lampert connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lau misses with a hook
and Lampert counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lampert darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lau misses with a wild body shot.
Lampert staying out of range there.
Lau takes one on the button.
The fighters circling - Lampert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
Lau throws an overhand right that lands on Lampert's shoulder, as Lampert tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Lampert blocks a jab.
Lampert slips under a jab.
Lampert dodges the punch combination from Lau.
Lau looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lau moves out of range of the strikes.
Lau is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lampert with a body shot.
Lau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lampert scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lau misses with a left hand
and Lampert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lau looks to land a right hand but Lampert moved out of range.
Lampert swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kyle Lampert is winning the standup battle so far.
Lampert ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Lau shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lampert's guard.
Lampert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Lau sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lampert's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lampert looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lau not doing much here. #T3#
Lau prevents Lampert from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lau takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lampert takes a swing at Lau's ribcage but misses.
Lau throws a right hand that misses
and Lampert counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lau misses the shot to the body.
Lau throws a jab when Lampert was well out of range.
Lau is looking to chop away at Lampert's legs.
Lau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Lampert counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lampert.
Lampert softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lau has had enough of the clinch but Lampert keeps him there for the moment.
Lau drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T4#
Nice body punch from Lampert - that landed with a thud.
Lau working hard to break the clinch.
Lau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lampert keeps control of Lau as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lau wants to stall.
Lampert has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lampert lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lampert.
Lau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lampert throws a head punch that misses.
Lampert throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laus head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lau is trying to push Lampert away but Lampert has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Lampert showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lampert has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Lampert!

Event: ITFC 13
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Paris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Paris loads up on a big right hand but Lau slips the punch.
Lau throws the left hand but Paris avoids the punch easily.
Paris changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Paris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lau avoids the body shot from Paris.
Lau shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paris but Paris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paris.
Lau misses with an uppercut
letting Paris counter with a right hand. #TD#
Paris looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lau can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Paris controls the pace.
Lau trying to control the position. #T1#
Lau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paris throwing strikes from guard but Lau blocks nicely.
Paris controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lau is keeping the position for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lau 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A big left from Lau misses. #TD#
Paris scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lau is letting Paris control him for a moment.
Paris scoring with punches and elbows.
Paris lands some shots froms side control.
Lau is trying to control Paris's posture but Paris avoids it.
Paris tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lau's legs.
Paris landing strikes.
Paris taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Paris is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lau is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Paris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lau keeps working.
Paris in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Paris lands a few punches from side control.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The strikes coming from Paris are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Paris in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Paris tries to score with some ground and pound. Lau controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Paris trying to control the position but Lau is working away.
Paris throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Paris tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lau avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Paris.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paris has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Paris dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Paris feints and as Lau raises his hands in defense, Paris changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paris landing with the ground and pound.
Lau keeping moving, preventing Paris from controlling successfully.
Paris controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lau has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Paris has passed into side control.
Paris tries to move to mount but Lau blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Paris working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Paris working the head with strikes.
Lau taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lau tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paris in side control, throwing shots but Lau defends.
Paris lands some shots froms side control.
Lau is not content to let Paris control the position.
You can see the frustration on Lau's face as Paris controls the position. #T2#
Lau taking a bit of punishment here - Paris scoring with strikes.
Lau is not content to let Paris control the position.
Lau is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lau can do anything to dispel that myth.
Paris lands a nice forearm strike.
Paris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lau can do to turn this around?
Paris in side control lands a decent elbow.
Paris working the ground and pound from side control.
Paris working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Paris throws a strike aimed at the side of Lau's head but Lau avoids it well.
Paris is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lau is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Paris passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lau!
Lau is squirming around, avoiding Paris's attempts to control the action.
Paris lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lau is breathing heavily.
Paris working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4#
Paris controlling his opponent.
Paris tries to control but Lau wriggling away.
Paris is landing with some decent strikes but Lau is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Paris raining down hammerfists from mount.
Paris takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Paris is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paris controlling the pace for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paris'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Paris dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Paris bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Paris scores with a couple of short elbows.
Paris working the body and head with strikes.
Lau on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The referee asks Paris politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Paris prefers to stall for the moment though.
Paris wants to control but Lau is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lau can't do much from the bottom here.
Cody Paris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lau is not content to let Paris control the position. #T1#
Paris controls the position.
Paris scores with a couple of short elbows.
Paris cracks Lau with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Paris lands a nice forearm strike.
Paris is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lau will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lau is trying to control Paris's posture but Paris avoids it.
Lau is trying to escape the position but Paris is controlling the position.
Cody Paris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Paris throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Paris landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Paris tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paris in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Paris advances to full mount. #T3#
Paris with a couple of short strikes.
Lau really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Paris raining down shots from the mount!
Lau is in a horrible position here. Paris smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Paris controlling his opponent.
Paris cracks Lau with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T4#
Paris looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lau is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Paris putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Paris working the ground and pound effectively.
Paris in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paris controlling the pace for now.
Lau takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Paris!
Cody Paris 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.

Event: ITFC 11
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
No luck for Seal with that takedown attempt.
Lau feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Seal gets caught napping as Lau dives in and scores a takedown. Seal manages to retain guard.
Lau working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Seal's head.
Seal is looking to stand up but Lau isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lau's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lau lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lau landing with the ground and pound.
Seal has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Montreal. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lau is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Lau working some strikes from top position.
Lau showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lau lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lau distracts Seal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lau's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lau content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lau engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Seal 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.
Lau showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lau content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lau pushing down on Seal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lau looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Seal taking some punishment here, with Lau in his half guard. #T3#
Seal trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Lau manages to pass to mount!
Lau lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Seal hang on?
Lau controlling his opponent.
Seal tries to lock up and control but Lau gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lau pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lau lands a big elbow.
Seal tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Lau lands a heavy elbow.
Lau cracks Seal with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Lau!
Joe Lau decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: ITFC 9
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.
Lau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Miller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Miller looks for the body kick but Lau saw that one coming.
Lau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Miller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lau is looking to chop away at Miller's legs.
Lau misses with a body shot. #TD#
Lau changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Miller looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Miller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lau wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Miller wants to control but Lau postures up.
Miller is looking to regain half guard here but Lau keeps moving and retains side control.
Lau controlling from side mount.
Lau wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy. #T1#
Lau controlling the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lau wants to control for a moment but Miller uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Lau slips a nice elbow through Miller's hands, connecting with Miller's forehead.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Miller is looking for a sweep. Lau is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lau slips a nice elbow through Miller's hands, connecting with Miller's forehead.
Miller is trying to control but can't.
Lau keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lau throwing shots but Miller is blocking nicely.
Lau landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Miller works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lau keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Miller's head.
Lau's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Miller looks winded!#T3#
Lau scoring with some ground and pound.
Lau pushes down on Miller's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lau performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Miller is looking to control Lau's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miller avoid being mounted?
Lau takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Lau is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miller is just riding it out for now. Lau eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Lau slows the pace down in half guard.
Lau uses his free foot to push down on Miller's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Miller.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller is in a horrible position here. Lau smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lau lands a couple of good shots and Miller has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Lau dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Lau closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Miller quickly recovers to half guard.
Lau not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lau content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lau working Miller over with strikes.
Lau slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller won't allow Lau to pass to mount. #T1#
Lau winds up and cracks Miller with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lau seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lau not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lau perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lau is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Lau is nestled in close to Miller, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lau throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lau passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lau working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T2#
Lau postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Miller looks a forlorn figure.
Lau fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lau controlling from mount.
Lau with shots to the head and body - Miller looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lau landing strikes, looking to finish!
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!
Lau working the ground and pound effectively.
Lau scoring with strikes but Miller is staying in there. #ROC#
Miller is rocked!#T3#
Lau is landing with some decent strikes but Miller is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Miller is still in real trouble! Can Lau finish him?
Lau unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Miller wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Lau celebrates on the ropes and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Lau!
Joe Lau 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.

Event: ITFC 6
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Zwirn connects with a body shot.
Lau misses the shot to the body.
Zwirn scores with a jab to the head.
Lau throws a shot from downtown. Zwirn moves away and avoids it.
Lau looks to land a combination but Zwirn avoids it well.
Good exchange - Zwirn coming out on top.
Zwirn with a nice cross.
Lau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zwirn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zwirn avoids the head kick by Lau.
Zwirn wants to counter with a clinch but Lau pushes him away.
Lau misses with an uppercut.
Zwirn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zwirn connects with a crisp jab.
Zwirn doesn't manage to clinch there - Lau circles away.
Zwirn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zwirn scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zwirn wants to clinch up but Lau keeps it at a distance.
Zwirn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lau is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lau takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Lau throws a body shot but no joy.
Lau drops his hands momentarily and Zwirn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lau misses with a wild body shot.
Zwirn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab from Zwirn.
Lau takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lau gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zwirn defending well as Lau loads up on a big left hand.
Zwirn scores with a body shot.
Zwirn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lau tries to score with a low kick but Zwirn moves his leg out of the way.
Lau misses with a straight left.
Lau misses with the combination.
Zwirn connects with a body shot that sends Lau's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zwirn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lau swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Lau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zwirn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zwirn lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lau avoids the elbow strike from Zwirn, against the cage.
Zwirn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zwirn gets through Lau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zwirn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lau is looking to break free of the clinch but Zwirn has double underhooks.
Zwirn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lau's defenses.
Lau takes a shot to the head.
Zwirn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zwirn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lau avoids it.#T3#
Zwirn is working Lau over against the cage.
Lau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zwirn tries to work over Lau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lau tries to break the clinch but Zwirn is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Zwirn.
Lau swings wildly with an uppercut but Zwirn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zwirn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zwirn looking to slow down the pace here.
Zwirn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lau has had enough of the clinch but Zwirn keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Zwirn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Lau fails to land.
Zwirn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zwirn lands with a left to the head.
Zwirn lands an elbow just above Lau 's eye.
Lau wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zwirn has him pressed against the cage.
Lau working hard to break the clinch.
Zwirn keeps control of Lau as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zwirn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Zwirn on the inside.
Lau can't break the clinch.
Lau can't break the clinch.
Zwirn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Zwirn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lau takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zwirn throws out a powerful jab.
Joe Lau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zwirn throws a wild body kick that Lau sees coming a mile off.
Lau takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lau closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lau throws a low kick but Zwirn moves out of range easily.
Lau moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zwirn jabs at Lau's body.
Lau keeps the fight on the outside.
Lau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zwirn manages to avoid it.
Zwirn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A bone on bone clash there as Zwirn blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lau takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zwirn cracks Lau with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zwirn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lau doesn't seem bothered though.
Lau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lau misses with a straight right.
Thomas Zwirn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zwirn scores with a body shot. #T1#
Zwirn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Laus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zwirn misses with a wild combination.
Zwirn is breathing heavily.
Zwirn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lau looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zwirn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lau.
Lau gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zwirn.
Lau has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lau throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zwirn blocks a low kick nicely.
Zwirn blocks a jab.
Zwirn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters circling - Lau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zwirn throws out a counter right but Lau avoids it with no problem.
Zwirn tries to clinch but Lau is having none of it.
Zwirn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lau looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lau throws a leg kick but Zwirn checks it.
Zwirn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lau is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Zwirn's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T2#
Zwirn slips under a jab.
A big left from Lau misses.
Lau swats away the attempt to clinch by Zwirn.
Nice cross by Zwirn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lau throws a leg kick but Zwirn moved away.
Lau misses with an attempted mid kick.
It seemed like Zwirn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zwirn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A leg kick checked by Zwirn.
Lau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zwirn moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zwirn! But no joy.
Zwirn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zwirn scores with a three punch combo!
Lau throws a body punch but Zwirn moves out of range.
Zwirn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lau's hands.#T3#
Zwirn ducks under a wild hook from Lau.
Lau slips under a jab from Zwirn.
Lau takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Lau.
Lau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zwirn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lau defending well as Zwirn loads up on a big left hand.
Lau throws a right hand that Zwirn ducks under and follows up with a left that Zwirn also avoids with ease.
Zwirn throws a hook but Lau blocks it.
Zwirn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zwirn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zwirn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lau throws the kick towards the body but Zwirn avoids it.
Lau misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Zwirn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lau throws out a leg kick but Zwirn moves out of range and Lau only half commits.
Zwirn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lau.#T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Zwirn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lau tries to bum rush Zwirn with a series of wild strikes but Zwirn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zwirn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zwirn loads up on a big right hand but Lau slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Lau.
Lau misses with a hook. Zwirn ducked under it nicely.
Lau throws a leg kick but Zwirn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zwirn.
Zwirn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lau throws a big counter combination but Zwirn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zwirn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lau tried to score with a low kick but Zwirn checks it.
Lau throws a low kick but Zwirn moves out of range easily.
Lau throws a solid leg kick but Zwirn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lau.
Lau tries a low kick but Zwirn avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Zwirn 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#
Lau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zwirn.
Lau gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lau takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zwirn tries to clinch there but Lau circles away.
Zwirn lands a jab to Lau's midsection.
Lau is looking to chop away at Zwirn's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zwirn. Lau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lau walks into a straight right hand from Zwirn.
Lau throws a leg kick but Zwirn checks it.
Zwirn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lau was well out of range. Poor timing from Zwirn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Zwirn.
Lau swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lau missing with a left hand there. Zwirn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lau throws a lazy right hand but Zwirn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lau avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Lau tries to move into range but Zwirn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zwirn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zwirn avoids the head kick by Lau.
Zwirn misses with a body shot.
Lau tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zwirn with a jab.
Lau throws a sloppy head kick and Zwirn moves out of range easily.
Zwirn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lau throws a leg kick but Zwirn checks it.
Zwirn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice shot by Zwirn.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zwirn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zwirn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lau.
Lau throws a leg kick that misses.
Lau moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zwirn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lau throws out the jab. #T2#
Lau misses with a series of wild punches.
Zwirn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zwirn sizes up Lau with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zwirn with a nice cross.
Lau misses with a hook.
A cross from Zwirn lands.
Zwirn scores with a nice head shot.
Jab, jab by Zwirn - just one landing.
Lau misses with a two punch combination.
Zwirn throws a body punch but Lau moves out of range.
Zwirn ducks under a wild hook from Lau.
Lau throws a low kick but Zwirn avoids it.
Zwirn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Lau throws a low kick, looking for Zwirn's leg but Zwirn calmly moves out of range.
Lau throws a body shot but no joy.
Zwirn tries to clinch there but Lau circles away.
Lau throws a body kick that misses.
Zwirn throws out a counter right but Lau avoids it with no problem.
Zwirn loads up on a big right hand but Lau slips the punch.
Lau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lau throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zwirn is looking to clinch.
Zwirn ducks under a wild hook from Lau.
Zwirn avoids a kick to the body.
Lau slips a straight right by Zwirn.
Lau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lau shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lau throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
Zwirn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zwirn avoids a kick to the body.
Lau takes a swing at Zwirn's ribcage but misses.
Zwirn jabs Lau to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lau avoids the body shot from Zwirn.
A leg kick checked by Zwirn.
Lau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zwirn blocks a leg kick.
Zwirn avoids the body shot from Lau.
Lau on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zwirn avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zwirn! But no joy.
Joe Lau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zwirn defending well as Lau loads up on a big left hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Zwirn!
Thomas Zwirn spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: ITFC 4
Date: May 31, 2017

#R1#
Lampert digs a good body shot into Lau's ribs.
Lampert stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lampert's corner calls for a 1-2. Lampert obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lau walks into a left hand.
Lampert moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lau misses with a right hand
and Lampert counters with a straight right hand.
Lampert with a jab.
Lampert lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lampert throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lau! But no joy.
Lampert throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Lau tries to counter it with a takedown but Lampert pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A lazy left from Lampert finds it's target.
Lampert misses with a series of wild punches.
Lau takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Lau takes one on the button.
Lampert throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lampert is looking to clinch.
Lampert cracks Lau with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lau 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.
Nice defenses there by Lau.
Lau let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lampert connects with a right hand. Lau shakes it off.
Lau ducks under a wild hook from Lampert.
Lau gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lampert.
Lampert is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lampert moves away from the strike by Lau.
Lampert paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lampert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lampert misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Lampert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lampert misses with a looping left.
Lampert throws a series of punches but Lau moves out of range.
Lau tries a quick counter leg kick but Lampert is wise to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lampert works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lampert is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lampert is breathing heavily.
Lampert cracks Lau with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Lampert cracks a nice hook into Lau's ribs.
Lampert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lau was well out of range. Poor timing from Lampert.
Lau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lampert.
Lampert is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lau throws a lazy uppercut
and Lampert counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lampert wants to clinch.#T3#
Lampert works Lau's body with a nice hook.
Lau slips a straight right by Lampert.
Lau was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lampert dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lampert throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lampert misses with a hook. Lau ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lampert. Lau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lau slips under a jab.
Lau throws a chopping leg kick but Lampert manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lampert seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lau tries a head kick but it misses.
Lau throws an overhand right that lands on Lampert's shoulder, as Lampert tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Lau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lampert connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lau. Lau circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lau misses with a wild body shot.
Lampert tries to counter by clinching up but Lau breaks away and moves out of range.
Lampert tries to bum rush Lau with a series of wild strikes but Lau uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lau throws an overhand right that lands on Lampert's shoulder, as Lampert tries to avoid the shot.
Lau wants to land a leg kick but Lampert is out of range.
Lau throws a low kick but Lampert moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Lampert on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lampert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lau.
Lau tries a quick counter leg kick but Lampert is wise to it.
Lampert misses with a hook #TD2#
and Lau counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lampert tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Lau manages to move to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lau in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Lampert dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Lau misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Lampert misses the target.
Lau circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kyle Lampert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lampert tests Lau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lau on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lampert scores with a hook to the body. Lau takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice shot lands for Lampert.
Lampert misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Lampert finds it's target.
Lampert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lau manages to avoid it.
Lampert lunges at Lau with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lau's hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Lau misses with a looping right.
Lampert scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lampert with a nice cross.
Kyle Lampert is winning the standup battle so far.
Lampert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lau manages to avoid it.
Lampert staying out of range there.
Lampert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lampert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lau.
Lau misses the jab.
Lampert scores with a sloppy right hand. Lau should have avoided that one.
Lau misses with a body kick.
Lau on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lau has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big left from Lampert misses. #T2#
Lampert lands a nice hook to Lau's body. Lau takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lampert looks to score with a jab to the body but Lau is just out of range.
Lau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lampert ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lampert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lau can do to turn this around?
A cross from Lampert lands.
Lau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lampert throws out the jab.
Lau pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lau just misses with a punch to the body.
Lampert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lau.
Lau misses with a body shot.
Lau fails to land with a series of punches.
Lampert fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lau tries a quick counter leg kick but Lampert is wise to it.#T3#
Lau throws a head kick but Lampert moves out of range.
Lau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lampert.
Lampert throws a right hand that Lau ducks under and follows up with a left that Lau also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lau! But no joy.
A leg kick checked by Lampert.
Lau finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lampert is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Lampert blocks the low kick.
Lau slips under a jab from Lampert.
Lampert uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lau.
Lau throws a shot from downtown. Lampert moves away and avoids it.
Lau misses with a low kick.
Lampert throws a series of punches but Lau moves out of range.
Lau is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lampert with a body shot.#T4#
Lau throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lampert avoids the body shot from Lau.
Lampert misses with a wild combination.
Lau misses with a body kick.
Lampert misses the jab.
Jab from Lau.
Nice defenses there by Lampert.
Lampert avoids the body shot from Lau.
Lampert slips a jab and a cross from Lau.
Lau looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Lampert dominated that second round.
That's time! Lampert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lau takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lau throws a hook to the side of Lampert's head but Lampert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body punch from Lampert.
Lampert connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lau is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lampert scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lau misses with a wild body shot.
Lampert lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Lampert misses.
Lampert checks the leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lampert throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lau closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Lampert throws a jab when Lau was well out of range.
Lau swings for the body but Lampert moves out of range.
Lampert scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lampert lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Lampert.
Lampert throws a shot from downtown. Lau moves away and avoids it.
Lau takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lau keeps the fight on the outside.
Lampert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lampert throws a nice looking combination but Lau bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lau tries a quick counter leg kick but Lampert is wise to it.
A low kick from Lau is predictable there
and Lampert cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
A combination from Lau does no damage.
Lau swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lampert counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Lau misses the target.
Lau blocks a jab.
Lau shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lampert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lampert lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lampert checks a leg kick.
Lampert throws a body shot but no joy.
Lau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lau throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Nice jab there from Lampert.
Lampert is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lau.
Lau blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Lau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Lau. Those never looked like landing.
Lampert swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lau.
Lampert just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Lampert.
Lau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lampert.
Lampert bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lampert tests Lau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lampert ducks under a wild hook from Lau.
Lampert wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
Lau throws a hook to the side of Lampert's head but Lampert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lampert misses with a hook.
Lampert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lau.
Lampert checks a low kick from Lau.
Lampert blocks a jab.
Lampert throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lau stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lampert steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lau.
Lampert looks to throw the jab but Lau is out of range.
Lampert throws a body shot but no joy.
Joe Lau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lampert takes a swing at Lau's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Lampert showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lampert, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Lampert!

Event: ITFC 3
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Yurich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lau has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yurich finds it's way round the side to connect with Lau's head.
Lau avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yurich with a hook.
Henry Yurich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yurich scores with a sloppy right hand. Lau should have avoided that one.
Lau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lau blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Lau.
Lau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yurich throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Lau counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yurich taking a bit of punishment here - Lau scoring with strikes.
Yurich is trying to escape the position but Lau is controlling the position. #T1#
Lau tries to move to mount but Yurich blocks the move with his legs.
Lau working the strikes but Yurich uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Lau with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Yurich trying to control from the bottom.
Yurich is breathing heavily.
Well, if Lau 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. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yurich's coaches at Fight Factory have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Lau working over Yurich with some ground and pound. Yurich looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lau is nestled in close to Yurich, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lau controlling the pace.
Lau scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Lau looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lau with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lau is nestled in close to Yurich, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lau scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lau sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lau is continuing to stall.#T4#
Lau passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lau lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lau sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lau lands a heavy elbow.
Lau landing strikes from the mount and Yurich is in trouble!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lau cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lau takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Lau dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lau loads up on a big right hand but Yurich slips the punch.
Lau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yurich.
Yurich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yurich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yurich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lau was well out of range. Poor timing from Yurich.
Lau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yurich throws out the jab.
Lau looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yurich misses with a looping right.
Yurich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yurich throws a shot from downtown. Lau moves away and avoids it.
Lau misses with a wild body shot.
Yurich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lau. Yurich does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been informed that Lau has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Lau takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lau slips under a jab.
Lau throws a fast counter high kick but Yurich manages to duck under it in time.
Yurich is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lau will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lau misses with a hook. Yurich ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Lau.
Lau throws out a leg kick but Yurich moves out of range and Lau only half commits.
Yurich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lau throws a jab when Yurich was well out of range.
Yurich misses with an uppercut.
Lau throws a head kick but Yurich moves out of range.
Yurich throws a body punch but Lau moves out of range.
Lau throws out a counter right but Yurich avoids it with no problem.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lau or perhaps it was just good defense by Yurich, which made it look bad. #T2#
Lau misses with a low kick as Yurich jumps back.
Yurich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yurich throws a hook but Lau blocks it.
Yurich checks a leg kick.
Yurich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lau.
Yurich lands a really nice looking cross but Lau seems unphased.
Lau will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lau throws a lazy right hand but Yurich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lau throws a sloppy head kick and Yurich moves out of range easily.
Yurich keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lau moves away from the strike by Yurich.
Nice defenses there by Lau.#T3#
Yurich throws a hook to the side of Lau's head but Lau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lau lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yurich has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yurich and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lau throws a jab when Yurich was well out of range.
Lau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yurich moves away.
Lau works the jab nicely.
Yurich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yurich moves out of range as Lau strikes.
Yurich moves away from the strike by Lau.
Lau looks to land a left hand but Yurich moved out of range nicely.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lau. Yurich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yurich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yurich.
Lau misses with a body shot.
Lau attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Yurich was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lau throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yurich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lau moves away.
Yurich misses with a straight left.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lau throws a leg kick but Yurich moved away.
Yurich misses with a right hand
and Lau counters with a good low kick that Yurich was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joe Lau will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Lau misses with a straight right.
Lau walks into a straight right hand from Yurich.
Yurich lands with an uppercut that bounces Lau off the cage and back into range.
Yurich loads up on a big right hand but Lau slips the punch.
Lau slips under a jab.
Yurich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Henry Yurich is winning the standup battle so far.
Yurich scores with a jab. Lau acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yurich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yurich takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lau moves forwards but Yurich connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Lau misses.
Nice defenses there by Lau.#T1#
Yurich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yurich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lau misses with a low kick as Yurich jumps back.
Lau misses with a hook to the body
and Yurich counters with a nice uppercut.
Yurich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lau throws out the jab.
Lau throws a big shot that misses.
Lau throws out a leg kick but Yurich moves out of range and Lau only half commits.
A little feinted left hand from Yurich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lau tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yurich is able to avoid easily.
Yurich takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lau throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Yurich ducks under a wild hook from Lau.
Lau will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A bone on bone clash there as Yurich blocks the leg kick.
Lau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yurich moves away.
Lau misses with a body shot.
Lau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yurich manages to avoid it.
Lau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Yurich misses the target.
A big right from Lau misses.
Lau throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Yurich misses the target.
Lau misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Lau misses its intended target. #T3#
Lau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yurich looks to land a right hand but Lau moved out of range.
It seemed like Lau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lau misses with a looping left.
Yurich moves out of range of the body kick from Lau.
Lau swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yurich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lau lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yurich has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yurich and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yurich was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yurich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lau throws out the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Yurich checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yurich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lau.#T4#
Lau throws a solid leg kick but Yurich takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lau.
Lau moves out of range of the strikes.
Lau looks to land a left hand but Yurich moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Yurich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yurich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Lau releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Yurich.
Lau slips a straight right by Yurich.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yurich slips under a jab from Lau.
Yurich throwing a counter right hand but Lau manages to avoid it.
Yurich throws a lazy right hand but Lau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henry Yurich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Lau looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Yurich!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Henry Yurich.
I think Lau 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Lau!

Event: ITFC 2
Date: May 24, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Rome fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lau to the ground. Rome is now in Lau's guard.
Rome is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lau 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.
Rome sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rome is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lau is trying to keep Rome in close.
Rome wants to control from the top but Lau keeps moving.
Lau on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lau tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rome throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rome stands up over Lau, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rome postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Lau keeping moving, preventing Rome from controlling successfully.
Rome controlling from the top position.
Rome won't allow Lau to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lau is on top in guard. #REVR#
Rome looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lau is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Rome is looking to cinch up a triangle. Lau throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rome's body to avoid the submission. Rome has instead reached around Lau's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rome arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jake Rome!

Event: ITFC 1: New Blood
Date: May 21, 2017

#R1##TD#
Kingston scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kingston working the body and head with strikes.
Kingston taking a breather here.
Lau struggling a bit here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lau can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lau tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lau is not content to let Kingston control the position.
Kingston misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lau wants to control but Kingston postures up.
Kingston in side control, throwing shots but Lau defends.
Lau sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kingston stalling away here and it's allowed Lau to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lau keeping moving, preventing Kingston from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lau is on top in guard. #REVB#
Kingston keeping moving, preventing Lau from controlling successfully.
Kingston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lau wants to control from the top but Kingston keeps moving.
Kingston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lau throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kingston 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lau is on top in guard. #REVB#
Kingston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Kingston wants to sweep but no luck.
Lau trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kingston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lau throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Lau content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Kingston has locked up a guillotine! Kingston's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Lau is holding on here and Kingston must be using up a lot of energy. Lau has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Kingston gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thomas Kingston!
Thomas Kingston was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: QFC Tournament 754 Round 3
Date: Apr 23, 2017

#R1#
Dos Santos shoots for a takedown but Lau saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lau shoots in looking for a takedown but Dos Santos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lau's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Dos Santos fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lau to the ground. Dos Santos is now in Lau'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.
Lau pulls Dos Santos in close to his closed guard and prevents Dos Santos from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dos Santos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dos Santos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lau has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1##SUB#
Lau has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dos Santos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dos Santos scoring with some ground and pound.
Lau has his hands on Dos Santos's head, controlling the position.
Dos Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Lau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lau on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lau tries to get out of the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dos Santos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Dos Santos dives in and scores a takedown into Lau's guard.
Dos Santos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lau utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Lau wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lau takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Who's going to make the next move?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lau struggling a bit here.
Lau tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Dos Santos laying and praying for a moment but Lau takes advantage and regains half guard.
Dos Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lau does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dos Santos prevents Lau from improving his position.
Dos Santos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Santos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lau's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cicero Dos Santos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lau misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Dos Santos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lau's guard.
Lau pulls Dos Santos in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Lau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lau is trying to keep Dos Santos in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos trying to control but Lau is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Lau is looking to sweep but instead, Dos Santos has passed into half guard.
Lau works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lau has control of Dos Santos's left arm, preventing Dos Santos from doing any damage.
Cicero Dos Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dos Santos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dos Santos trying to control but Lau is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lau looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dos Santos is fending him off so far but Lau persists. Nope, Dos Santos circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lau misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
so Dos Santos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lau keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
Lau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dos Santos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lau's head.
Dos Santos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Lau is trying to keep Dos Santos in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos works over Lau with some ground and pound from guard.
Dos Santos postures up in Lau's guard and throws a big left but Lau blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dos Santos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dos Santos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dos Santos trying to control but Lau is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dos Santos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lau keeping full guard, as Dos Santos tries to pass.
Dos Santos landing with the ground and pound.
Dos Santos throws a big elbow that misses.
Dos Santos postures up in Lau's guard and throws a big left but Lau blocks it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lau stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lau wants it to stay on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Santos dives in for a single leg takedown but Lau sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Lau shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cicero Dos Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dos Santos darts in looking for a takedown but Lau gets double underhooks and turns Dos Santos into the cage. #TD#
Lau manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dos Santos on his heels. He'll look to pass Dos Santos's guard now, I'm sure.
Dos Santos is trying to keep Lau in close. #SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for a guillotine here but Lau defends easily.
Lau pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Santos is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Lau works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Lau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Lau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Santos is in close to Lau's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lau pulls Dos Santos in close to prevent any damage.
Dos Santos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Lau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Dos Santos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dos Santos cracks Lau with a solid left hand.
Lau trying to keep a closed guard but Dos Santos is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lau looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dos Santos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dos Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Lau counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3#
Dos Santos looking to control. #SUB2#
Dos Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lau gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dos Santos working a defensive guard here.
Dos Santos doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dos Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Lau is proving a slippery customer.
Lau wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Lau has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dos Santos is trying to keep Lau in close. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dos Santos controlling Lau's posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dos Santos shoots for a double leg takedown but Lau sprawls well. He's pushed Dos Santos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joe Lau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cicero Dos Santos.
Lau misses the shot to the body.
Dos Santos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dos Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dos Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lau shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lau keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Lau showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dos Santos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Cicero Dos Santos!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Cicero Dos Santos!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Cicero Dos Santos!

Cicero Dos Santos wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 754 Round 2
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Manns shoots in looking for a takedown but Lau manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manns's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Manns darts in and clinches Lau up against the cage.
Lau looking for a takedown.
Lau wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manns has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Manns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manns wants to clinch but Lau slips to the side#TD#
and Lau counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Manns!
Manns takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lau cracks Manns with a big elbow.
Manns can't do much from the bottom here.
Manns tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lau wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Manns keeps trying to improve his position.
Check out the look on Lau's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manns is trying to control Lau's posture but Lau avoids it. #T1##SUB#
Lau is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Manns has escaped the position, nice work there.
Manns is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manns seems a little lost for a moment, as Lau dominates the positioning.
Lau lands an elbow.
Manns is looking for a sweep.
Manns gets back to half guard.#T2#
Lau is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Manns on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Lau there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lau lands a nice short elbow.
Lau lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lau thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lau in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lau lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Lau looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lau is nestled in close to Manns, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lau is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Lau throwing strikes but missing.
Manns is looking to sweep but instead, Lau has passed into half guard.
Lau wants to take a breather but Manns is having none of it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Manns gets back to full guard.
Lau slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Manns.
Lau is trying to control. Manns wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lau is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lau connects with a nice short shot to Manns's temple.
Lau slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lau is keen to just control but Manns is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Lau dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Manns with a poor takedown #TD#
and Lau counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Manns has his foot on Lau's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lau works his way back into a safe position though.
Lau working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lau controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lau trying to control but Manns is working from the bottom.
Lau showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lau working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Manns can do anything to dispel that myth.
Manns can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lau controls the pace.#T1#
Lau looking to sit in guard and control but Manns gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Joe Lau overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manns throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Manns throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lau wants to sweep here but Manns controlling him for the moment.
Manns wants to control from the top but Lau keeps moving.
Manns is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Manns postures up in Lau's guard and throws a big left but Lau blocks it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Manns with a nice head shot there.
Manns wants to stand but Lau has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Manns looking to sit in guard and control but Lau gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lau prevents Manns from getting back to his feet.
Lau postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lau with a nice head shot there.
Lau works over Manns with some ground and pound from guard.
Lau looking to pass the guard.
Lau working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Lau trying to control but Manns is working from the bottom.
Lau postures up.
Lau trying to control but Manns is working from the bottom.
Lau controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Manns keeping moving, preventing Lau from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Manns misses with a combination #TD#
and Lau counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Manns is breathing heavily.#T4#
Manns wants to get back to full guard.
Lau winds up and cracks Manns with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lau prevents Manns from standing back up. #SUB#
Lau is working for a submission of some sort.
Lau is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lau winds up and cracks Manns with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lau looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Manns with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lau lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Lau dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lau tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manns swivels and escapes.
Lau sets himself, and Manns steps forward looking for the clinch! Lau avoids it this time.
Logan Manns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manns gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Lau counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lau performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Manns holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Let's hope that Manns has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manns trying to control here. #T1#
Lau frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Manns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lau pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lau dominating with strikes here.
Lau lands a big elbow.
Lau controlling from mount.
Lau unloading with bombs!
Lau controlling from the full mount. #T2##SUB#
Lau looking to secure an arm triangle but Manns defends it well.
Lau lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Manns is working to get back to half guard.
Lau raining down shots from the mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lau tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lau looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T3#
Manns keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lau scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Manns is desperately trying to improve his position but Lau has a good base and remains in mount.
Lau postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Manns looks a forlorn figure.
Lau working the ground and pound effectively.
Lau takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee warns Manns that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T4#
Lau landing shots from mount.
Lau landing strikes from the mount and Manns is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manns is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lau 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.
Lau with a couple of short strikes.#SUB#
Lau wants to finish this one by submission but Manns is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lau.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lau postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Manns looks a forlorn figure.
A nice elbow there by Lau.
Lau takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Manns taking shots to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Lau showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lau, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight for Joe Lau!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Joe Lau!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Joe Lau!

Joe Lau wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 754 Round 1
Date: Apr 21, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Lau closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ninja wants to get back to his feet.
Ninja on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lau has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lau controlling from mount.
Ninja wants to get back to his feet.
Lau is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ninja can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lau punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lau with a couple of short strikes.
Lau lands a heavy elbow.
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!
Ninja is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Lau takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Lau in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ninja's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Lau cracks Ninja with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lau working the ground and pound effectively. #ROC2#
Ninja is rocked!
Lau unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Ninja wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Lau celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Lau!

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