Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2019

#R1#
Dar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lei as he avoids it easily.
Dar shoots in for a takedown but Lei shows good takedown defense.
Dar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Frito Lei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noam Dar.
Dar fails to land the takedown.
Lei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lei is fending him off so far but Dar persists. Nope, Lei circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Dar with that takedown attempt.
Dar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lei pinned against the cage. Lei gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lei is looking to clinch but Dar is avoiding it.
Dar tries to clinch up but Lei circles away and keeps his distance.
Lei just misses with a punch to the body.
Lei misses with a kick to the body.
Dar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Dar avoids the head kick by Lei.
Dar dives in for a single leg takedown but Lei sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lei misses with a low kick.
Lei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lei throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dar blocks a head kick by Lei.
And Dar tries to counter it with a takedown but Lei pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lei as he jumps to the side.
Dar looks winded!
Lei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dar is looking for the big counter here.
A head kick by Lei misses
and Dar counters with a nice uppercut.
Dar moves in looking to clinch but Lei pushes him off.
Lei throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Lei. No joy for Dar on that attempt.
Dar fails with a takedown attempt.
Dar wants to clinch up but Lei keeps it at a distance.#T2#
No luck for Dar with that takedown attempt.
Lei tries to clinch up.
Dar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dar feints a jab promting Lei to slip. Dar then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lei slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!
Lei tries to clinch but Dar is having none of it.
Dar is looking to clinch.
Lei was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lei tries a head kick but it misses.
Lei wants to clinch but Dar slips to the side
and Dar counters with a one-two to the body.
Lei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frito Lei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dar shoots in looking for a takedown. Lei tries to sprawl out of it but Dar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lei manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lei as he avoids it easily. #T3#
Dar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lei misses with a hook.
Dar goes for a double leg but Lei avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lei continues to drive forward.
Lei is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lei moves in looking to clinch but Dar pushes him off.
Dar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lei's waist but Lei gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dar off to one side.
Lei throws a push kick but Dar slaps the foot to one side.
Lei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Lei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dar throws a shot to the body.
Dar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lei defends it nicely.#T4#
Lei throws a lazy uppercut
and Dar counters with a one-two to the body.
Dar doesn't manage to clinch there - Lei circles away.
Dar dives in for a single leg takedown but Lei sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lei throws a series of punches but Dar moves out of range.
Dar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dar fails to land the takedown.
Dar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lei defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dar fails with the takedown.
Lei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lei as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frito Lei dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Dar tries to close the distance and clinch but Lei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lei swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dar counters with a two punch combo.
Lei walks into a jab.
Lei tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dar counters with a left and a right... And another left! Lei is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noam Dar!

Event: WVT10 Takeishi v Foot
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Nice shot by Krieg.
Krieg with a hook.
Krieg has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
Dar misses with a takedown attempt - Krieg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dar dives in for a single leg takedown but Krieg sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Krieg jabs Dar right on the nose. Dar blinks but takes it well.
Nice shot by Krieg.
Krieg throws a combination. Dar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Krieg throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Dar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Krieg's guard.
Krieg is wriggling around but Dar manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVR#
Dar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
More stalling from Dar.#SUB2#
Dar in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Krieg tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Noam Dar!
Blitz Krieg was interviewed post fight and said 'I might have lost a fight but I haven't lost the war! I will seek vengeance!'.

Event: WVT5 Braddock v Hitme
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1##CL#
Palonesess has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Palonesess wants the takedown. Dar is fighting it off but Palonesess persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dar's guard against the cage.
Dar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Palonesess prevents Dar from getting back to his feet.
Dar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Palonesess has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Palonesess is controlling him.
Dar wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palonesess working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dar trying to keep a closed guard but Palonesess is proving a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Palonesess pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dar is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1##TD#
Palonesess closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dar's guard.
Dar wants to stand up but Palonesess is controlling him.
Dar keeping moving, preventing Palonesess from controlling successfully.
Palonesess stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Palonesess trying to move into half guard but instead Dar has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Dar wants to control from the top but Palonesess keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Palonesess pulls Dar in to control the position. #SUB#
Palonesess has his foot on Dar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dar works his way back into a safe position though.
Dar trying to control the position from guard on top but Palonesess is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palonesess wants to stand but Dar is controlling the position.
Dar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Palonesess is keeping the position for now.
Palonesess has his hands on Dar's head, 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.#T3##TD#
Palonesess shoots in and gets a takedown into Dar's guard.
Palonesess trying to control but Dar is working from the bottom.
Palonesess trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Palonesess controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Palonesess wants to control from the top but Dar keeps moving. #SU#
Palonesess stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Palonesess scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T4#
Dar takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dar is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Palonesess tries for a kimura but Dar is defending well.
Dar is trying to control Palonesess's posture but Palonesess avoids it. #SU#
Palonesess decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Palonesess fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dar sprawls well initially but Palonesess persists and gets the 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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palonesess sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Palonesess is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Altintop Palonesess dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Palonesess closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dar did well to prevent Palonesess getting side control.#SU#
Palonesess decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD#
Palonesess is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dar's half guard.
Dar is doing well to control the position and prevent Palonesess from advancing to side control.#SU#
Palonesess stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dar fails with the takedown.#TD#
Palonesess gets a takedown into half guard.
Altintop Palonesess overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Palonesess is looking to take a break and control but Dar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Palonesess is looking for a kimura but Dar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Palonesess to get the leverage.
Palonesess wants to control but Dar is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Palonesess seems to be working for a kimura but Dar defends the submission attempt.
Dar wants to control but Palonesess is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Palonesess is keen to just control but Dar is a slippery customer.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Dar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Palonesess pulls his head out easily.
Palonesess content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Palonesess looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dar is trying to maintain the position but Palonesess is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Palonesess is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Palonesess. #T3#
Dar is looking to improve his position.
Dar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Palonesess.
Dar is trying to get back to full guard.
Palonesess performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dar is looking to improve his position.
Dar is staying active underneath Palonesess, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Dar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Palonesess keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Palonesess wants to control but Dar is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Palonesess shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Altintop Palonesess dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Dar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Palonesess paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Dar looks to move away, Palonesess throws a big counter combo but Dar just gets out of the way.
Dar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Palonesess connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dar scrambles back to his feet.
Palonesess seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dar darts in looking for a takedown but Palonesess gets double underhooks and turns Dar into the cage.
Altintop Palonesess is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Palonesess attempts a counter takedown but Dar avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Palonesess has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Palonesess tightens his grip and picks Dar up, before dumping him to the ground. Dar manages to land in guard.
Palonesess controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Palonesess wants to control from the top but Dar keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palonesess postures up. #T1#
Palonesess controls from within his opponent's guard.
Palonesess trying to control but Dar is working from the bottom.
Palonesess is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Palonesess scoring with some ground and pound.
Palonesess looking to sit in guard and control but Dar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Palonesess has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Palonesess is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dar can do to turn this around?
Dar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dar preventing the sweep.
Palonesess is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Palonesess working Dar over with strikes.
Palonesess seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Palonesess blocks the strikes from Dar.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Palonesess in particular looking to stall.
Dar punching from the bottom.
Dar tries to kick Palonesess off but Palonesess keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Dar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Palonesess missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Palonesess wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dar keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dar closes the distance and clinches up with Palonesess, looking for a takedown. Dar pushes Palonesess against the cage but Palonesess circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Palonesess is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Palonesess shoots in and gets a takedown into Dar's guard.#T4#
Palonesess has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dar is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Dar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Palonesess keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dar's head.
Palonesess looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Palonesess passes easily into side control. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Altintop Palonesess showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Palonesess 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: WVT1 Braddock vs Liguy
Date: Mar 29, 2019

#R1##TD#
Sung changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dar on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dar being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Sung is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Sung tries for a kimura but Dar is defending well.
Check out the look on Sung's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #SUB#
Sung looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dar is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB#
Sung working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dar can't do much from the bottom here.
Sung is working Dar over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dar is letting Sung control him for a moment.
Sung will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dar throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage. #SUB#
Sung is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sung taking a breather here. #T2#
Sung in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sung lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sung 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.
Sung lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dar down.
Dar struggling a bit here.
Sung is looking to take a break and control but Dar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sung taking a breather here. #SUB#
Sung wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dar, who protects the arm well.
Sung scoring with punches from side control. #T3#
Sung works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sung is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Dar is trying to escape and Sung transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Dar is forced to tap! Nice work there by Sung! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Sung!
Our winner, Sam Sung, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2019

#R1#
Dar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ortaga counters with a nice body shot.
Dar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ortaga counters with a straight right hand.
Ortaga cracks Dar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ortaga's waist but Ortaga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dar off to one side.
Ortaga throwing a counter right hand but Dar manages to avoid it.
Alvaro Ortaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noam Dar.
Dar moves forwards but Ortaga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ortaga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dar's hands.
Dar misses with a takedown
and Ortaga counters with a straight right hand.
Ortaga cracks a nice hook into Dar's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ortaga counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Ortaga closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dar takes one on the button.
Ortaga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab, jab by Ortaga - just one landing.
Alvaro Ortaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Ortaga. That snapped Dar's head back.
No luck for Dar with that takedown attempt.
Dar looks winded!
Ortaga lands a nice hook to Dar's body. Dar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dar wants to clinch
and Ortaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortaga tests Dar's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Dar tries to clinch up
and Ortaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Dar is rocked!
Ortaga pounces like a tiger and cracks Dar with a vicious hook! Dar is down but not out! Ortaga follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alvaro Ortaga!
Alvaro Ortaga really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2019

#R1#
Gonzales ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Gonzales.
Dar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gonzales circles away.
Gonzales ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dar moves away.
Dar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gonzales looks winded!#CL2#
Gonzales gets a clinch. #TD#
Dar is trying to trip Gonzales. He has hold of a leg but Gonzales is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dar persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Dar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dar forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dar controlling the action here. #T1#
Gonzales looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Dar clinches up against the cage.
Gonzales is pressed up against the cage. Dar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gonzales down to the mat. Gonzales avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Dar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gonzales is pressed up against the cage. Dar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gonzales down to the mat. Gonzales avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noam Dar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzales takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Luis Gonzales has been cut.
Gonzales throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dar.
Dar dives in for a single leg takedown but Gonzales sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3##CL#
Dar clinches.
Dar looking for a takedown. #TD#
Dar has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gonzales uses from the top position. #SUB#
Dar looking for a triangle here. Gonzales is fighting it but it looks tight! Dar pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Gonzales is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Noam Dar!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2018

#R1#
Dar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blomsten.
Dar walks into a straight right hand from Blomsten.
Decent striking displayed by Blomsten there.
Blomsten works Dar's body with a nice hook.
Dar tries to clinch there but Blomsten circles away.
Dar tries to clinch but Blomsten moves away
and Blomsten counters with a thumping low kick.
Dar darts in trying to clinch
and Blomsten counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dar moves in looking to clinch but Blomsten pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dar tries to clinch up.
Dar misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Blomsten moves into the clinch.
Blomsten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dar backwards.
Dar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blomsten is defending well.#T1#
Good body shot from Blomsten.
Blomsten is pressed up against the cage. Dar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blomsten down to the mat. Blomsten avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Arto Blomsten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noam Dar.
Blomsten connects with a solid leg kick.
Dar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Blomsten scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blomsten connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice straight punches there by Blomsten. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blomsten.#KD#
Blomsten lands a big right hand that sends Dar crashing to the mat! Blomsten stays standing though and waves Dar back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blomsten lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dar at a distance.
Dar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dar looks winded!
Dar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blomsten to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#
Dar is rocked!
Blomsten fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Blomsten fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blomsten scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blomsten drops Dar with a straight right hand, right on the button! Blomsten follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arto Blomsten!
A very excited looking Arto Blomsten made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Evolution Title Night
Date: Aug 17, 2018

#R1##TD#
Spetzna shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dar manages to get to full guard.
Dar is trying to control the position but Spetzna postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Spetzna content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spetzna tries to free his leg and advance position but Dar is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dar pulls Spetzna in close to prevent any damage.
Spetzna looking to sit in guard and control but Dar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Dar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spetzna is keeping the position for now.
Dar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dar tries to score with some ground and pound. Spetzna controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Spetzna is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #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.
Dar in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Spetzna!
Dar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dar is trying to take his opponent's back.
Spetzna tries to hold on but Dar pushes him away. #T3#
Spetzna is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dar is working for a guillotine from mount but Spetzna frees his head quite easily.
Dar controlling from the full mount.
Spetzna is looking to get to half guard.
Dar trying to control but Spetzna is having none of it.
Spetzna tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Dar tries to control but Spetzna wriggling away.
Dar fails to advance to Spetzna's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spetzna tries to hold on but Dar postures up.
Dar controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noam Dar dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Spetzna swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Dar counters with a shoot takedown. Spetzna fights it but they end up in guard.
Spetzna is trying to keep Dar in close.
Spetzna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dar is one step ahead there.
Dar showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Spetzna looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dar has picked Spetzna up and slammed him! Spetzna can't keep hold of the triangle and Dar manages to pass to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dar creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T1#
Spetzna is trying to escape the position but Dar is controlling the position.
Dar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spetzna gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Noam Dar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spetzna regains half guard.
Dar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spetzna's head. #SUB2#
Dar is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Spetzna is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Noam Dar!

Event: Evolution Stage 2
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dar momentarily.
Dar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith tries to bum rush Dar with a series of wild strikes but Dar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice combination there by Smith . #CUT2#
It looks like Noam Dar has been cut.#KD2#
Smith lands a big uppercut and Dar crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dar looks OK. Smith waves Dar back to his feet!#ROC2#
Dar is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith catches Dar with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Dar forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jr Smith !
Post fight, Jr Smith took to the microphone: 'I want Oscar oscarsson and a shot for that belt!!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2018

#R1#
Mouwanga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mouwanga but Mouwanga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mouwanga thuds a left hand into Dar's body.
Mouwanga scores with a sloppy right hand. Dar should have avoided that one. #KD2#
Mouwanga drops Dar with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dar looks back up at him and smiles so Mouwanga waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT2#
It looks like Noam Dar has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mouwanga drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Dar right on the button. Dar goes down! Mouwanga follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Mouwanga gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Mouwanga!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Daniel Mouwanga made sure he mentioned Freebok (85% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: TBD#32: Dali vs Brandis
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1##TD#
Marchand looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dar!#SUB#
Marchand tries for a kimura but Dar is defending well.
Dar throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Dar holds on to Marchand's head and controls the position momentarily.
Dar is looking to regain half guard here but Marchand keeps moving and retains side control.
Dar defending against the ground and pound.
Marchand misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Marchand tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dar is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Dar is trying to control Marchand's posture but Marchand avoids it.
Dar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Marchand trying to hold on to Dar's head to control him but Dar postures up. #SUB2#
Dar maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Marchand could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dar has cracked it and Marchand is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Noam Dar!

Event: TBD#28 Brah vs Dee II
Date: Apr 15, 2018

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dar is defended easily by Tessier.
Tessier has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice body kick from Tessier.#CL2#
Tessier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tessier gets through Dar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tessier lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Tessier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tessier leaves Dar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tessier lands a nice shot to the body.
Dar is breathing heavily.#T1#
Tessier scoring well with a low kick there.
Dar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tessier throws a powerful right kick. Dar tried to block low but the kick was high! Dar was taken right off of his feet! Tessier jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nick Tessier!
Our winner, Nick Tessier, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TBD#25 DALI vs. MEGATON
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Kulina throws out a powerful jab.
Kulina scores with a decent looking hook.
Dar shoots and misses
and Kulina counters with a nice uppercut.
Dar fails with the takedown
and Kulina counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kulina counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvey Kulina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noam Dar.
Kulina throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Dar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kulina looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dar is one step ahead there.
Kulina wants to stand and escape but Dar is having none of it. #T1#
Kulina wants to sweep here but Dar controlling him for the moment.
Kulina is adopting a defensive guard.
Dar wants to pass the guard but Kulina is keeping the position.
Dar wants to control from the top but Kulina keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kulina has Dar pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kulina's waist but Kulina gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dar off to one side. #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.
Dar has his takedown stuffed
and Kulina counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kulina dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left and a right from Kulina both land. Nice combination.
Nice sprawl there from Kulina as Dar shoots in.
Kulina scores with a three punch combo!
Kulina scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dar shoots and misses
and Kulina counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kulina is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dar looks winded!
Dar tries for a takedown but Kulina circles away easily
enabling Kulina to counter with a crisp jab.
Dar fails with the takedown
and Kulina counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Kulina pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dar back to the cage. Kulina follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kulina lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A lazy left from Kulina finds it's target.
Kulina throws a push kick but Dar slaps the foot to one side.
Kulina scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kulina takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alvey Kulina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dar tries to move into range but Kulina moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dar shoots in but no luck this time.
Dar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kulina throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Kulina bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kulina as he avoids it easily.
Kulina is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kulina is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kulina connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dar momentarily.
We've been told by Kulina's head coaches at Navy Street MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kulina throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kulina scores with a nice right hand.
Kulina lands a right hook to the body.
Dar walks into a left hand.
Kulina scores with a body shot. #KD#
Kulina lands a big head kick that sends Dar tumbling to the mat! Kulina takes a step backwards and waves Dar back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Dar is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kulina.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alvey Kulina dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kulina counters with a straight right hand.
Dar is still on wobbly legs! Can Kulina finish him?
Kulina lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dar seems to have recovered his senses.
Kulina circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kulina cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kulina lands a jab-cross combination.
Dar shoots and misses
and Kulina counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alvey Kulina is winning the standup battle so far.
Dar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Kulina lands with a hook. Dar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Noam Dar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kulina leaves Dar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alvey Kulina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noam Dar.
Dar is breathing heavily.
A jab from Kulina finds it's way through Dar's defenses.
Kulina scores with the left hand. Dar knows he should have avoided that one.
Dar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dar fails to land the takedown.
Dar walks into a straight right hand from Kulina.#T2#
Kulina scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kulina is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kulina scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Kulina lands a big right hand that sends Dar crashing to the mat! Kulina stays standing though and waves Dar back to his feet!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Kulina! Dar is backing up but he can't get away as Kulina lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Dar and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alvey Kulina!
Alvey Kulina very nearly forgot to thank Freebok (85% Laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: TBD#24
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1##CL#
Dar takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Dar gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Marchand regains guard.
Marchand is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dar wants to control from the top but Marchand keeps moving.
Dar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marchand swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchand is trying to control the position but Dar postures up.
Dar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Marchand is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dar defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Marchand working for a triangle but Dar defends it easily.
Dar pushing down on Marchand's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marchand is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marchand wants to control but Dar is keeping busy.
Marchand wants to get back to full guard but Dar has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marchand is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Marchand is still trying to improve position.
Dar is looking to take a break and control but Marchand is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dar happy to just control the position for now.
Dar passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Marchand!
Dar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dar.#T3#
Dar'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.
Marchand is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've been informed that Marchand has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Dar swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Marchand is now in Dar's guard. A big mistake from Dar there, giving up the dominant position!
Dar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Marchand wants to control from the top but Dar keeps moving. #T4#
Marchand is looking to pass into half guard but Dar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dar is in guard.#REVR#
Dar stays in close to Marchand's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Marchand throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dar escapes and throws Marchand's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Dar tries for a kimura but Marchand is defending well.
Dar trying to control the position but Marchand is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noam Dar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Marchand closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Dar actively working from the bottom here.
Marchand tries to pass to full mount but Dar defends it.
Dar keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Marchand tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Marchand is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marchand is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Marchand sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dar defending well though. #SUB#
Dar actively working from the bottom here.
Dar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marchand scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dar is not content to let Marchand control the position.
Dar preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Marchand is working for a kimura but Dar is defending it quite comfortably.
Dar tries to get to full guard but Marchand has control of the leg. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marchand tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Dar.
Dar moves into full guard.
Dar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marchand looking to sit in guard and control but Dar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Marchand looking to control but Dar passes into half guard. #T3#
Marchand trying to control here.
Marchand looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dar controlling the action here.
Dar wants to get back to his feet.
Marchand makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marchand.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marchand working a defensive guard here.
Dar wants to control from the top but Marchand keeps moving. #SUB2#
Marchand escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Noam Dar will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Marchand shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dar napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Marchand swings around for an armbar but Dar sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Marchand's guard.
Dar scoring with some ground and pound.
Noam Dar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Further stalling from Dar.
Dar working some strikes from top position.#T1##SUB2#
Marchand working for submissions but it's allowed Dar to get to half guard.
Dar controlling the action here.
Marchand wants to improve his position but Dar is controlling well.
Marchand keeps trying to improve his position.
Well, if Dar 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.
Marchand tries to roll over but Dar keeps him under control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dar is pressing down on Marchand's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marchand is holding on for now.
Well, if Dar 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. #SUB2#
Marchand looking for subs from the bottom but Dar mounts him!
Marchand wants to control but Dar is having none of it.#T3#
Marchand is trying desperately to improve position.
Dar content just to control the position here.
Marchand is looking to improve his position but Dar isn't that keen on the idea.
Marchand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dar controlling his opponent.
Dar pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T4#
Marchand is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dar lands a big shot there that rocks Marchand but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dar controlling from the full mount.
Dar looking to control but Marchand is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dar controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Noam Dar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dar 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noam Dar!

Event: TBD#17 CARTER vs. BEAST
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Hawk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Dar counters by clinching up.
Hawk is trying to break free.
Hawk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Dar gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hawk tries to kick Dar off in order to stand up. Dar Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
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.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB2#
Dar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hawk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hawk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dar on the ground.
Dar trying to control the position but Hawk is working away.
Hawk is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dar just content to control the position.
Dar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawk keeps working.
Hawk is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dar asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1#
Dar fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hawk is not content to let Dar control the position.
The referee asks Dar politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dar prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hawk tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Dar is riding his opponent, not letting Hawk buck him off.
Hawk trying to get back to his feet but Dar is in full control for now.
Dar controlling the position well here. Hawk rolled but Dar kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T2#
Hawk is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dar keeps control of the position easily here as Hawk tries to buck him off.
It looks like Dar might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dar wants to control but Hawk is keeping busy.#T3##SUB2#
Dar is cranking Hawk's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Hawk! He's tightened the choke and Hawk is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Noam Dar!

Event: TBD#12 ALVAREZ vs. TYME
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Dar clinches.
Dar is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Dar has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hawk clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hawk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dar on the ground.#SUB2#
Hawk is trying to escape but he's just digging himself into more trouble. Dar manages to sink in the hooks and gets a rear naked choke to end the fight in impressive fashion.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Noam Dar!

Event: WW#5 VIEIRA vs. ODLA
Date: Oct 10, 2017

#R1#
Dar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marchand sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Dar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Marchand is looking for a sweep. Dar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Dar seems content to control.
Marchand holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Marchand wants to get back to full guard.
Dar wants to pass the guard but Marchand is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Marchand is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dar pulls his head out easily.
Dar performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Marchand regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marchand is keeping the position for now.
Dar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dar postures up. #SUB2#
Marchand is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marchand is trying to keep Dar in close. #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.
Dar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dar swats away the attempt to clinch by Marchand.
Dar tried to counter with a leg kick but Marchand avoided it.
Marchand has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dar is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Dar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Marchand to the ground. Dar is now in Marchand's guard.
Dar sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Marchand looking for a guillotine here but Dar defends easily.
Dar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Dar won't allow Marchand to get back to his feet.
Dar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dar trying to control the position from guard on top but Marchand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marchand is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marchand defends it nicely.
Marchand wants to counter with a clinch but Dar pushes him away.#TD2#
Marchand fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dar to the ground. Marchand is now in Dar's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marchand is controlling him.
Marchand postures up. #SUB#
Dar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Noam Dar will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Marchand closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marchand lands in his opponent's guard.
Dar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Dar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marchand is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Marchand has gone for a leg lock! Dar slips out almost immediately though and dives into Marchand's guard.#REVR#
Dar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1##SUB#
Dar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The referee asks Dar politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dar prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Dar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marchand is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dar trying to control the position but Marchand is working away.
Dar in side control lands a decent elbow.
Marchand tries to buck Dar off but Dar is having none of it.
Marchand is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Marchand regains full guard. Nicely done.
Marchand being controlled here, momentarily.
Dar is pushing down on Marchand's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marchand is fighting to maintain full guard but Dar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marchand is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dar lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Dar wants to pass the guard but Marchand is defending well.
Marchand wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Dar seems content to control.
Noam Dar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dar working over Marchand with some ground and pound. Marchand looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Marchand wants to control but Dar is keeping busy.
Dar is looking to advance position but Marchand won't allow it.
Dar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Dar is working for a submission of some sort.
Dar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Marchand! #T4#
Marchand is trying desperately to improve position.
Dar controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noam Dar dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Dar shoots in for a double leg but Marchand sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marchand doesn't manage to clinch there - Dar circles away.
Dar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marchand is fending him off so far but Dar persists. Nope, Marchand circles away and we're back to standing.
Marchand tries to clinch there but Dar circles away.
Marchand misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dar.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noam Dar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Marchand fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dar sprawls well initially but Marchand persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dar is looking to get back to is feet but Marchand passes into side control. #SUB2#
Marchand is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Dar wants to get back to his feet but Marchand drags him back down.
Dar tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Dar is trying to get back to half guard.
Marchand wants to control but Dar is keeping him busy.
Marchand postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dar wants to control but Marchand postures up.#SUB2#
Marchand has hold of Dar's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Dar tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Marchand cranks the arm and Dar screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Dar, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rod Marchand!
Rod Marchand bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TBD#5 ASKREN vs. CARTER
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Dar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marchand as he avoids it easily.
Dar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marchand misses with a wild combination.
Marchand scores with a hook to the body. Dar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dar swats away the attempt to clinch by Marchand.
Marchand misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A low kick from Marchand is predictable there #TD2#
and Dar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Marchand looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Marchand looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dar has picked Marchand up and slammed him! Marchand can't keep hold of the triangle and Dar manages to pass to side control!
Dar advances nicely into full mount.
Dar controlling from mount. #T1#
Marchand working to try and regain half guard.
Marchand looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Dar really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Marchand.
Marchand tries to roll but Dar sticks to his back.
Marchand trying to control the position but Dar manages to sink in the hooks. #T2#
Marchand is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dar keeps control of the position as Marchand tries to break free. #SUB2#
Marchand preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dar.
Good control from Dar.
It looks like Dar might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dar trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #T3#
Dar is trying to stick to Marchand's back but Marchand is turning into Dar. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dar's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Marchand.
Marchand postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dar wants to get back to his feet but Marchand is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dar trying to control the position here.
Marchand throwing strikes from guard but Dar blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Dar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marchand can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dar has his hands on Marchand's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Marchand won't allow Dar to sweep him here.
Dar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dar slips nicely into half guard.
Marchand moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Marchand working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noam Dar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marchand throws a head kick but Dar moves out of range.
Dar fails to land the takedown.
Marchand throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dar.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marchand looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marchand misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Dar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marchand won't be happy with that.
Marchand tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marchand keeps working.
Dar is breathing heavily.
Dar working the ground and pound. #T1#
Dar taking a breather here.
Marchand is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dar is looking to take a break and control but Marchand is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marchand tries to roll over but Dar keeps him under control.
Dar controlling the action here.
Marchand is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #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.
Dar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Marchand makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marchand.#SUB#
Marchand isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dar stacks Marchand on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dar!
Dar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marchand is trying to work for a sweep but Dar has mounted him!
Noam Dar has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Dar wants to take his opponent's back but Marchand doesn't allow it.
Dar manages to capitalize on a mistake by Marchand to take his back!
Marchand looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dar biding his time, looking for the opening.
Dar is trying to stick to Marchand's back but Marchand is turning into Dar. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dar's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Marchand.
Marchand advances position into side control!#SUB#
Marchand tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marchand has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Marchand is trying to move to mount but Dar reverses beautifully and ends up in Marchand's guard.
Dar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Marchand trying to control the position.
Dar is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dar slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noam Dar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Marchand's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marchand 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 Dar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marchand throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Dar counters with a shoot takedown. Marchand fights it but they end up in guard.
Dar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Marchand had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dar defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dar is continuing to stall.#T1#
Dar passes Marchand's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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. Dar connects with a nice short shot to Marchand's temple.
Dar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marchand keeps working.
Dar slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Marchand looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marchand wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marchand is working hard here to advance position.
Dar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dar wants to pass the guard but Marchand is defending well.
Still in half guard, Dar seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rod Marchand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Marchand throws out a powerful jab.
Marchand throws a right and a left that Dar avoids nicely.
Dar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dar shoots in looking for a takedown. Marchand tries to sprawl out of it but Dar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marchand manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rod Marchand is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dar shoots in and drives through. Marchand sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Marchand on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marchand thows a leg kick but Dar checks it #TD2#
and Dar counters with a takedown into side control.
Dar trying to control the position but Marchand is working away.
Marchand is trying to get back to half guard.
Marchand sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Marchand moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marchand keeping moving, preventing Dar from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Marchand looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marchand being controlled here, momentarily.
Rod Marchand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Noam Dar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marchand's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Noam Dar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dar 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noam Dar!

Event: WW#2 CARTER vs. RAMON 3
Date: Sep 05, 2017

#R1#
Nickoson closes the distance but Dar moves to the side #TD#
and Dar counters with a takedown into side control.
Nickoson can't do much from the bottom here.
Dar remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Nickoson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dar has hold of Nickoson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Nickoson seems comfortable defending it but Dar has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Nickoson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Nickoson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Dar couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Noam Dar!

Event: The Beatdown: SEMIS
Date: Jul 28, 2017

#R1#
Murray fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murray throws a head kick that half lands.
Murray is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Murray.
Murray throws a head kick that Dar semi-blocks.
Dar throws a head kick that misses
and Murray counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Murray scores with a nice head shot.
Murray throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid body kick from Murray.
Dar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dar misses with a takedown attempt - Murray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murray throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Dar shoots for a double leg takedown but Murray sprawls well. He's pushed Dar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joseph Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noam Dar.
Murray lands a nice looking body kick.
Dar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murray lands a nice looking body shot.
Murray lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dar takes a step back to recover.
Murray seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Murray lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dar's sensitive parts.
Dar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murray connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dar scrambles back to his feet.
Murray throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dar fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murray.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Murray.
Murray goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crunch! Murray slams his shin into Dar's torso.
Murray closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murray lands a nice looking body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Murray.
Murray throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dar shoots in but no luck this time.
Murray moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murray lands with a kick to the temple. Dar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3#
Dar throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Murray counters with a body kick.
Dar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murray tries to avoid it but Dar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murray to the ground. Murray escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dar looks winded!
Murray lands a head kick!
Dar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murray sizes up Dar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Murray connects with a solid leg kick.
Murray moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dar has his takedown stuffed
and Murray counters with a nice leg kick.
Dar fails with the takedown
and Murray makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Murray lands with a kick to the ribs.
Murray lands with a kick to the temple. Dar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Murray.
Dar drops his hands momentarily and Murray takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murray throws a head kick that half lands.
Dar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murray throws a leg kick which misses Dar's front leg but catches the back leg as Dar tries to avoid it.
Joseph Murray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Murray. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murray.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murray lands a nice shot to the body.
Murray throws a leg kick which misses Dar's front leg but catches the back leg as Dar tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Murray dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dar misses with a takedown
and Murray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murray lands with a slapping head kick.
Murray paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murray turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murray scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Murray!
Murray lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murray throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Dar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Murray to the ground. Dar is now in Murray's guard.
Dar won't allow Murray to get back to his feet.
Murray knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dar on the ground.#T1#
Murray is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dar prevents Murray from getting back to his feet.
Murray is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Murray has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Murray counters with a leg kick.
Dar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Murray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dar takes a kick to the side of the head.
Murray lands a head kick! #T3#
Dar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murray avoids it really well and circles away.
Joseph Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noam Dar.
Murray connects with a leg kick. Dar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dar takes one to the chin there.
Murray tests Dar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murray.
Murray throws a leg kick which misses Dar's front leg but catches the back leg as Dar tries to avoid it. #T4#
Dar misses with a takedown
and Murray counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Murray lands a head kick. Dar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Murray scores with a head kick. Dar tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Murray lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murray stuns Dar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot lands for Murray.
Crunch! Murray slams his shin into Dar's torso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Murray dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dar takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL2#
Murray tries to keep at a distance but Dar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murray struggles to land a body shot inside as Dar controls his hands.
Murray pressing his opponent against the cage.
Murray lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dar or not.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Murray scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murray creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Murray - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dar looking for a takedown.
Murray stalling the fight. #T1#
Murray content to slow the pace in the clinch. #TD2#
Murray is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dar is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Murray to the mat. Murray regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dar looking to pass the guard.
Dar prevents Murray from getting back to his feet.
Murray pulls Dar in close to his closed guard and prevents Dar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Murray is looking to stand up but Dar isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T2#
Murray is pulling down on Dar's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A thudding body kick lands there by Murray!
Dar drops his hands momentarily and Murray takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murray lands with a kick to the ribs.
Murray connects with a jab.
Dar shoots in but no luck this time.
Noam Dar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Dar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murray sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Joseph Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noam Dar.
Dar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murray thows a body kick. Dar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Murray fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A punch combination from Murray misses.
Dar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murray throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dar avoids it.
Murray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dar can do to turn this around?
Murray with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murray jabs at Dar's body.
Murray scoring well with a low kick there.
Murray scores with a leg kick. #T4##TD2#
Dar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Murray did well to prevent Dar getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Dar prevents Murray from standing back up.
Dar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Murray knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Murray wants to get back to full guard.
Murray is trying to stand.
Murray keeping hold of Dar's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Murray tries to kick Dar off but Dar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Murray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murray, 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Murray!

Event: The Beatdown: (LHW/WW) Round 1
Date: Jul 07, 2017

#R1#
Dar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dar slips under a jab.
Dar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hawk defends it nicely.
Dar misses with a takedown
and Hawk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noam Dar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawk throws a hook but Dar avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk throws a lazy right hand but Dar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawk throws a big shot that misses.
Dar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hawk circles away.
Hawk throws a jab when Dar was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Nevil Hawk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A big left from Hawk misses.
Dar feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Hawk. No joy for Dar on that attempt.
Dar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hawk throws the left hand but Dar avoids the punch easily.
Dar moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
Hawk takes a swing at Dar's ribcage but misses.
Hawk swings for the body but Dar moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Hawk.
Hawk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hawk misses with a right hand #CL#
and Dar counters by moving into the clinch.
Dar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hawk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dar slips a jab from Hawk.
Dar moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
Hawk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dar.
Hawk scores with a hook to the body. Dar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Hawk misses the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Hawk. No joy for Dar on that attempt.
Dar is breathing heavily.
Dar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawk misses with a hook. Dar ducked under it nicely.
Dar slips a straight right by Hawk.
Dar shoots in but Hawk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hawk.
Hawk throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Dar moves into the clinch.#T3#
Dar keeps control of Hawk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hawk working hard to break the clinch.
Dar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hawk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hawk lands with an overhand left.
Hawk throws a hook but Dar blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Dar feinted with a counter takedown.
Dar walks into a stiff left hand from Hawk.
We've been informed that Hawk has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hawk cracks Dar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawk.
Hawk 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.
Dar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawk.
Dar slips a jab from Hawk.#T4#
Hawk throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Dar counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dar taking a breather here.
Hawk is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dar is controlling him well.
Dar has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hawk is trying to stand but he's just given Dar his back.
Dar slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hawk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dar'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.

Nevil Hawk dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Dar has managed to clinch.
Dar wants a takedown but no success here.
Dar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hawk wants to get back to striking at distance but Dar won't allow it. #TD#
Dar jumps guard and drags Hawk to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dar's guard.#SUB#
Dar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hawk would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dar throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T1##SUB#
Dar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hawk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hawk wants to stand but Dar is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hawk is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Dar looking for a guillotine here but Hawk defends easily. #SUB#
Dar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hawk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hawk wants to get up but he can't break Dar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Hawk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Dar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hawk tries to stand but Dar is controlling from the bottom.
Hawk wants to stand and escape but instead Dar has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk wants to get back to his feet but Dar passes into half guard. #T3#
Dar wants to pass to mount but Hawk is defending the position.
Hawk tries to kick Dar off but Dar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hawk is staying active underneath Dar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dar wants to pass the guard but Hawk is defending well.
Dar prevents Hawk from standing back up.
Noam Dar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hawk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hawk scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Dar manages to mount him!
Hawk is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #T4##SU#
Dar get's back to his feet.
Dar staying out of range there.
Hawk misses with a double jab #TD#
and Dar counters with a takedown into side control.
Hawk is looking to get back to his feet here but Dar is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hawk's back.
Hawk is trying to stand back up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Dar is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Hawk taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Dar.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Noam Dar!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2017

#R1#
Barzagli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dar's head.
Barzagli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dar on the side of the head.
Dar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dar fails with a takedown attempt.
Dar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
Barzagli tries to keep at a distance but Dar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dar stalling against the cage.
Dar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dar is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noam Dar. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Barzagli gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dar. #BC#
Dar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barzagli lands a nice shot to the body.
Barzagli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dar throws a combination that misses
and Barzagli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barzagli counters with a left to the body.
Dar fails to land the takedown.
Dar looks to throw a body kick
and Dar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barzagli scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Barzagli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barzagli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick by Dar misses
and Barzagli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barzagli's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barzagli duly obliges.
Barzagli scores with a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Barzagli both land. Nice combination.
Barzagli has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice body punch from Barzagli.
Barzagli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dar throws a leg kick
and Barzagli counters with a one-two to the body.
A shot to the liver by Barzagli. Beautiful body shot.
Barzagli pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dar back to the cage. Barzagli follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dar on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barzagli enables Dar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barzagli manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dar is breathing heavily.
Barzagli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dar works to advance to full mount. Barzagli defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barzagli tries to control Dar's body but Dar pushes him off. Barzagli squirms to his side and now Dar has his back!
Dar keeps control of the position as Barzagli tries to break free.
Dar controls the position.#T4#
Dar not allowing Barzagli to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Barzagli dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barzagli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barzagli connects with a looping right hand.
Dar with a poor takedown
and Barzagli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barzagli to score with a decent uppercut.
Barzagli has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A jab from Barzagli finds it's way through Dar's defenses.
Dar shoots and misses
and Barzagli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noam Dar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Barzagli.
Dar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barzagli lunges at Dar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dar's hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barzagli.
Barzagli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Dar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barzagli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barzagli lands with a shot to the body.
Noam Dar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barzagli pinned against the cage. Barzagli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barzagli looks to land a combination. Dar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Barzagli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dar misses with a takedown
and Barzagli counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barzagli!
Barzagli scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barzagli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barzagli throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dar tries for a takedown but Barzagli circles away easily
and Barzagli counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barzagli.
Barzagli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barzagli works the jab nicely.
Dar misses with a takedown
and Barzagli counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Barzagli lands a jab-cross combination.
Barzagli lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Barzagli scores with a nice strike.
Dar shoots in and drives through. Barzagli sprawls well.
Barzagli throws a combination. Dar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Barzagli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barzagli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dar's head backwards.
Barzagli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Nice straight punches there by Barzagli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barzagli.
Dar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barzagli to score with a decent uppercut.
Barzagli lands an overhand right.#T4#
Dar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch lands to the side of Dar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barzagli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dar misses with a takedown attempt
letting Barzagli counter with a right hand.
Dar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barzagli lands a nice shot that snaps Dar's head back.
Dar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barzagli lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Barzagli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danga de danga de dang - Barzagli scores with a four punch combination!
Dar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barzagli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Barzagli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Barzagli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dar. Dar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Dar closes the distance and clinches.
Barzagli trying to stall but Dar improves his position.
Barzagli misses with a body punch.
Barzagli is trying to break free.#TD#
Dar gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Barzagli regains guard.
Barzagli trying to keep a closed guard but Dar is proving a slippery customer.
Dar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Barzagli looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barzagli can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dar stays in close to Barzagli's body and controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dar shoots in but Barzagli avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barzagli throws a one two combo. #T2#
A left and a right from Barzagli both land. Nice combination.
Dar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from Barzagli.
A lazy left from Barzagli finds it's target.
Dar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right-left combo lands from Barzagli.
Barzagli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barzagli, as that shot connected.
Bruno Barzagli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barzagli!
Dar dives in for a single leg takedown but Barzagli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barzagli throws a good cross that connects.
Barzagli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bruno Barzagli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barzagli scores with a jab. Dar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barzagli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Barzagli.
Dar tries for a takedown but Barzagli circles away easily
and Barzagli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noam Dar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barzagli scores with a jab to the body.
Barzagli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dar under the eye.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dar has his takedown stuffed
enabling Barzagli to counter with a crisp jab.
Barzagli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barzagli digs a good body shot into Dar's ribs.
Dar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barzagli.
Nice jab there from Barzagli.
Dar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barzagli scores with a one two! Dar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Barzagli lands with a straight right. Dar didn't see that one coming.
Noam Dar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bruno Barzagli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barzagli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dar on the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Barzagli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barzagli 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Barzagli!

Event: QFC Tournament 767 Round 2
Date: Jun 14, 2017

#R1#
Dar closes the distance and clinches up with Wizard, looking for a takedown. Dar pushes Wizard against the cage but Wizard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Wizard fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dar to the ground. Wizard is now in Dar's guard.
Wizard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU2#
Wizard gets to his feet. Dar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Wizard gets caught napping as Dar dives in and scores a takedown. Wizard manages to retain guard.
Wizard is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wizard is on top in guard. #REVB#
Wizard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wizard tries to stand but Dar is controlling from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Dar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wizard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wizard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wizard trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dar manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Dar wants to pass the guard but Wizard is keeping the position.#T2##SUB2#
Wizard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wizard lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Dar trying to control but Wizard is working from the bottom.
Wizard has his hands on Dar's head, controlling the position.
Dar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Dar prevents Wizard from getting back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wizard trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wizard closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wizard controlling the action here.
Dar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dar gets full guard.#T4#
Wizard looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wizard chips away with some ground and pound.
Dar looking to control.
Wizard tries to free his leg and advance position but Dar is retaining full guard.
Dar controls Wizard momentarily but Wizard frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wizard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Dar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ice Wizard dominated that round.
That's time! Dar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dar has a takedown stuffed.
Noam Dar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Wizard dives in and scores a takedown into Dar's guard.
Wizard landing with the ground and pound.
Wizard with a nice head shot there.
Wizard landing some decent shots from guard.
Wizard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wizard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wizard passes into half guard.
Well, if Wizard 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.
Ice Wizard has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SU2#
Wizard decides to stand up. #TD2#
Wizard is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dar's half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wizard wants to free his trapped foot but Dar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wizard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Dar wants to control but Wizard is keeping busy.
Dar is trying to stand. #SUB#
Dar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wizard in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Wizard feints and as Dar raises his hands in defense, Wizard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T3##SUB#
Dar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wizard looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Dar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wizard defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wizard seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU2#
Wizard decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dar, up you get! #TD2#
Wizard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dar napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dar wants to get back to his feet but Wizard is dominant here and he's now got Dar's back!#SUB2#
Wizard has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Wizard is persistently looking for the submission but Dar is defending it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wizard controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ice Wizard 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##TD2#
Dar tries to sprawl but Wizard drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Well, if Wizard 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.
Dar pushes Wizard off looking to stand but Wizard dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dar is trying to control but can't.
Dar is in trouble now - Wizard has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Wizard moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dar has worked his arm free - good work by Dar! #T1#
Wizard moves into full mount!
Wizard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dar can't escape the position.
Wizard content just to control the position here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dar is looking to get to half guard.
Wizard controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Wizard is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dar has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T3#
Dar is looking to get to half guard.
Wizard with shots to the head and body - Dar looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB2#
Wizard jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dar manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Wizard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wizard working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Wizard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wizard working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wizard slows the pace down.
Wizard's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ice Wizard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wizard 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Ice Wizard!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Ice Wizard!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Ice Wizard!

Ice Wizard wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 767 Round 1
Date: Jun 13, 2017

#R1#
Lottonen throws a head kick but Dar moves out of range.
Lottonen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD2#
Lottonen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dar is trying to defend but Lottonen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Lottonen is looking for a kimura but Dar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lottonen to get the leverage.
Dar preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lottonen looks to land a strike but Dar avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dar is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lottonen has his hands clasped together but Dar extends and breaks Lottonen's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Dar.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Noam Dar!

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