Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Taranaki has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Temrezov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Taranaki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taranaki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Temrezov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Temrezov tries to get out of the position.
Taranaki wants to control from the top but Temrezov keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Temrezov holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Temrezov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temrezov keeping moving, preventing Taranaki from controlling successfully. #T1#
Temrezov looking for a sweep. Not yet Temrezov, not yet.
Taranaki postures up.
Temrezov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Temrezov is striking off his back. Taranaki thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Taranaki wants to take a breather but Temrezov is having none of it.
Temrezov tries to get to full guard but Taranaki has control of the leg.
Taranaki tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Temrezov.
Taranaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #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.
Temrezov is looking for a sweep. Taranaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taranaki wants to control but Temrezov is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Temrezov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Temrezov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taranaki is keeping the position for now.
Temrezov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taranaki on the ground.
Taranaki controls Temrezov momentarily but Temrezov frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Temrezov stopping the sweep attempt from Taranaki.
Temrezov looking to sit in guard and control but Taranaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Taranaki trying to control but Temrezov is working from the bottom. #T3#
Temrezov wants to sweep here but Taranaki controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Temrezov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taranaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Temrezov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Temrezov working a defensive guard but Taranaki manages to pass into side control anyway. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Taranaki goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Temrezov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Taranaki's guard! Nice work there by Temrezov! #SUB2#
Taranaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Temrezov defends it easily.
Temrezov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Temrezov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Temrezov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Temrezov lands in his opponent's guard.
Temrezov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 Kaplan Temrezov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Temrezov looks for a takedown but Taranaki sprawls well.#TD#
Temrezov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Taranaki to the mat! Taranaki manages to get full guard.
Temrezov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Taranaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taranaki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temrezov controlling from the top position.
Taranaki tries to strike from the bottom. #T1#
Temrezov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taranaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Temrezov trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Temrezov feints and as Taranaki raises his hands in defense, Temrezov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taranaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taranaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Temrezov is one step ahead there. #T2#
Temrezov wants to stand and escape but instead Taranaki has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Taranaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Temrezov trying to control the position.
Taranaki throwing strikes from guard but Temrezov blocks nicely. #T3#
Taranaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Temrezov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taranaki stopping the sweep attempt from Temrezov.
Temrezov trying to control the position.
Taranaki wants to control from the top but Temrezov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Taranaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Temrezov tries to sprawl out of it but Taranaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Temrezov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taranaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taranaki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Temrezov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Taranaki shoots in looking for a takedown but Temrezov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taranaki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Temrezov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Taranaki manages to circle out of the way.
Taranaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Temrezov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taranaki somewhat.
Kaplan Temrezov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsyuoshi Taranaki.
Horrible takedown attempt by Taranaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Temrezov, which made it look bad.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Temrezov forces Taranaki back against the cage and clinches.
Temrezov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaplan Temrezov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Taranaki misses with a takedown
and Temrezov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#TD#
Temrezov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Taranaki's guard.
Taranaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Temrezov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Taranaki trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temrezov passes Taranaki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Taranaki trying to control but Temrezov postures up. #T1#
Taranaki wants to improve his position but Temrezov is controlling well. #SUB2#
Taranaki looking for submissions off his back.
Temrezov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Taranaki's head.
Temrezov is stalling here. Taranaki is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Temrezov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Taranaki has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Taranaki working away.
Temrezov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taranaki can do to turn this around?#SU2#
Taranaki stands up. #T2#
Temrezov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taranaki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Taranaki fails with the takedown
letting Temrezov counter with a right hand.
Taranaki tries to clinch up but Temrezov circles away and keeps his distance.
Taranaki shoots in for a double leg but Temrezov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kaplan Temrezov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsyuoshi Taranaki.
Taranaki looks to clinch
and Temrezov counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Temrezov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temrezov throwing shots but Taranaki is blocking nicely.
Taranaki is looking to control Temrezov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taranaki avoid being mounted?
Temrezov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Taranaki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Temrezov cracks Taranaki with a solid left hand.
Temrezov 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.
Temrezov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Temrezov is looking to stand up but Taranaki won't let him. #SUB2#
Taranaki has his foot on Temrezov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Temrezov works his way back into a safe position though.
Taranaki wants to sweep but no luck.
Temrezov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Taranaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Temrezov is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Taranaki gets caught napping as Temrezov dives in and scores a takedown. Taranaki manages to retain guard.
Temrezov is looking to pass into half guard but Taranaki pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Taranaki is in guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Temrezov has his foot on Taranaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taranaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaplan Temrezov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Temrezov is trying to control the position from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaplan Temrezov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Temrezov 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaplan Temrezov!

Event: The Island Season 8, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 05, 2018

#R1#
Taranaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tokudome.
Tokudome tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taranaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taranaki tries to clinch up.
Taranaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tokudome.
Taranaki wants to counter the offense by Tokudome and move into the clinch position.
Tokudome plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Some wild striking there from Taranaki.
Tokudome shoots in and drives through. Taranaki sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naoyuki Tokudome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tokudome.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Taranaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Taranaki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tokudome tries to pull guard but Taranaki won't allow it.
Tokudome gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Taranaki. #T1#
Tokudome is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Taranaki to keep the fight standing.
Taranaki stops a takedown attempt from Tokudome.
Taranaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Taranaki is trying to drag Tokudome to the mat but Tokudome just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tokudome tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taranaki avoids it.
Tokudome wants to take the fight to the mat but Taranaki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Taranaki breaks the clinch.
Taranaki lands a slapping body shot.
Tokudome misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Taranaki shoots in for a takedown but Tokudome shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Taranaki moves into the clinch successfully.
Taranaki dodges an elbow strike from Tokudome.
Taranaki is pushing Tokudome up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Taranaki looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Taranaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Taranaki forces Tokudome back against the cage and clinches.
Tokudome wants a takedown. #BC2#
Taranaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taranaki fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taranaki.
Tokudome throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taranaki's waist but Taranaki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tokudome off to one side.
Taranaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tokudome's waist but Tokudome gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taranaki off to one side.
Good leg kick by Tokudome there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tokudome swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taranaki shoots in but Tokudome avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Taranaki gets caught flat footed, as Tokudome shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Taranaki looking to control but Tokudome passes into half guard.
Tokudome thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Taranaki's head.
Tokudome really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Taranaki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tokudome not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tokudome 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.
Tokudome trying to control the pace.
Taranaki trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Tokudome manages to pass to mount!
Tokudome lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tokudome wants to control the pace but Taranaki is squirming around nicely.
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 Naoyuki Tokudome will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Taranaki avoids the head kick by Tokudome.
Taranaki goes for a double leg but Tokudome avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tokudome continues to drive forward.
Tokudome shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taranaki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tokudome.
Tokudome has his takedown stuffed
and Taranaki counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naoyuki Tokudome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taranaki shoots in looking for a takedown but Tokudome manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taranaki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Taranaki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokudome shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Taranaki counters with a right hand to the body.
Tokudome tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taranaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Taranaki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tokudome.
Tokudome misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Taranaki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Taranaki manages to break the clinch.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taranaki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Taranaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Taranaki throws a series of punches but Tokudome avoids them all with ease.
Tokudome tries for a takedown but Taranaki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Taranaki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Taranaki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taranaki wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Taranaki rushes Tokudome and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tokudome fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Taranaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL2#
Taranaki takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Taranaki is trying to pull guard but Tokudome has him pressed against the cage.
Taranaki landing knees to the body.
Taranaki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tokudome avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tokudome wants to take the fight to the mat but Taranaki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Taranaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taranaki shoots in for a takedown but Tokudome shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Taranaki looks to move away, Tokudome throws a big counter combo but Taranaki just gets out of the way.
Taranaki tries to clinch but Tokudome is having none of it.
Tokudome throws a hook but Taranaki avoids it easily.
Taranaki feints the counter takedown.
Tokudome is looking to clinch but Taranaki is avoiding it.
Tokudome tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taranaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Taranaki shoots in but no luck this time.
Naoyuki Tokudome is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tokudome throws a right hand that Taranaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Taranaki also avoids with ease.#CL#
Tokudome moves into range and clinches up with Taranaki.
Come on Taranaki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tokudome tries to pull guard but Taranaki won't allow it.
Tokudome letting Taranaki take a breather here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Taranaki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Taranaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taranaki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
No luck for Taranaki with that takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Tokudome misses its target.
Nice sprawl there from Tokudome as Taranaki shoots in.
Taranaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Tokudome tries to sprawl out of it but Taranaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tokudome manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Tokudome feints and as Taranaki raises his hands in defense, Tokudome changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tokudome sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tokudome wants to control from the top but Taranaki keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsyuoshi Taranaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Taranaki has Tokudome up against the cage in a clinch.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Taranaki manages to break the clinch.
Taranaki tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheers as Taranaki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tokudome doesn't seem phased though.
Tokudome fails to land with a series of punches.
Tokudome misses with a head kick.
Tokudome misses with an uppercut
and Taranaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokudome shoots in for a double leg but Taranaki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Taranaki scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tokudome just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Taranaki clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Tokudome has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taranaki prevents Tokudome from breaking the clinch.
Taranaki taking a breather.
Tokudome jumps guard but Taranaki stands there with Tokudome around his waist. Tokudome gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Taranaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tokudome.
Taranaki fails to pull guard.
Taranaki is pressed up against the cage. Tokudome has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Taranaki down to the mat. Taranaki 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 Naoyuki Tokudome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tokudome misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tokudome stuffs the takedown attempt from Taranaki. Taranaki gets slowly back to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Tokudome misses its target.#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.
Taranaki with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Tokudome holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Taranaki is struggling to control the position.
Taranaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tokudome walks away with a smile on his face. Taranaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Taranaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tokudome swivels and escapes.
Taranaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tokudome keeps the fight on the outside.
Tokudome looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taranaki is fending him off so far but Tokudome persists. Nope, Taranaki circles away and we're back to standing.
Tokudome tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taranaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tokudome moves out of range as Taranaki throws a body kick.
Tokudome fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tokudome misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taranaki stops a takedown attempt from Tokudome. #TD2#
Taranaki successfully pulls guard.
Taranaki trying to keep a closed guard but Tokudome is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Taranaki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tokudome has picked Taranaki up and slammed him! Taranaki can't keep hold of the triangle and Tokudome manages to pass to side control!#SUB#
Tokudome looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Taranaki bucks up and tries to throw Tokudome off but instead Tokudome has got his back!#T4##SUB#
Taranaki is holding on to Tokudome 's glove but Tokudome gets free and slips his arm under Taranaki 's chin. This could be big trouble! Yes, Taranaki is tapping furiously and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Naoyuki Tokudome!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2018

#R1#
Yurk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taranaki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Taranaki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Taranaki moves out of range of the body kick.
Taranaki takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#
Tsyuoshi Taranaki's cut is getting worse.
Yurk shoots in but Taranaki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Taranaki has a takedown stuffed.
Yurk lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yurk blocks the body kick.
No luck for Taranaki with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranaki throws a leg kick but Yurk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yurk lands a jab to Taranaki's midsection.
Yurk tries to close the distance and clinch but Taranaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yurk. #T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Taranaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Yurk, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsyuoshi Taranaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Yurk instigates a clinch.
Yurk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Taranaki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Taranaki closes the distance and clinches up with Yurk, looking for a takedown. Taranaki pushes Yurk against the cage but Yurk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yurk.
Yurk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Taranaki closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Yurk ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yurk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Taranaki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Taranaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Yurk working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Yurk working for submissions but it's allowed Taranaki to get to half guard.
Yurk is trying to stand.
Yurk is positioning himself well to prevent Taranaki advancing to mount.
Taranaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yurk keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Taranaki seems to be looking for submissions.
Taranaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yurk keeps working.
Yurk wants to control but Taranaki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taranaki slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yurk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Taranaki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Taranaki circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Yurk clinches up against the cage.
Yurk is trying to break free.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Yurk pulls guard.
Yurk throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Taranaki is fighting to break Yurk's control of his arms but Yurk is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Yurk trying to keep a closed guard but Taranaki is proving a slippery customer.
Yurk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taranaki is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yurk pulls Taranaki in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maykol Yurk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tsyuoshi Taranaki's cut.
That's time! Taranaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Yurk tries to clinch but Taranaki is having none of it. #TD2#
Yurk shoots in and gets a takedown into Taranaki's guard.
Taranaki keeping moving, preventing Yurk from controlling successfully.
Yurk might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Taranaki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Taranaki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yurk slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Taranaki has a closed guard, preventing Yurk from standing up.
Yurk trying to control but Taranaki is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taranaki.
Yurk dives in for a single leg takedown but Taranaki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yurk fails with a takedown attempt.
Taranaki stuffs the takedown attempt from Yurk. Yurk gets slowly back to his feet.
As Yurk looks to move away, Taranaki throws a big counter combo but Yurk just gets out of the way.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maykol Yurk.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL#
Taranaki closes the distance and clinches.
Yurk tries to pull guard but Taranaki won't allow it. #BC#
Taranaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taranaki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taranaki wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick misses from Taranaki.
Taranaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yurk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yurk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taranaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maykol Yurk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yurk closes the distance and clinches up with Taranaki, looking for a takedown. Yurk pushes Taranaki against the cage but Taranaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yurk tries to clinch but Taranaki is having none of it.
Taranaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Yurk.#T3#
Yurk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Taranaki circles away.
Yurk is breathing heavily.
Yurk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taranaki pinned against the cage. Taranaki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yurk tries for a takedown but Taranaki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Taranaki.
Taranaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Taranaki clinches up against the cage.
Yurk tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Taranaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Taranaki manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Taranaki throws a right hand that Yurk ducks under and follows up with a left that Yurk also avoids with ease.
Taranaki tries to clinch but Yurk moves out of range.
Yurk lands with a nice combination. Taranaki backs away looking to recover.#CL#
Taranaki instigates a clinch.
Yurk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taranaki has him pressed against the cage.
Yurk is trying to pull guard but Taranaki has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taranaki lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Maykol Yurk has been cut.
Taranaki tries to land knees in the clinch but Yurk avoids the damage to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Taranaki.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yurk is looking for a takedown.
Taranaki is trying to drag Yurk to the mat but Yurk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Taranaki gets underhooks to prevent Yurk's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsyuoshi Taranaki dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Taranaki goes for a double leg but Yurk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yurk continues to drive forward.
Taranaki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yurk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taranaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Yurk takes the fight into the clinch.
Yurk is looking to break free of the clinch but Taranaki has double underhooks. #BC2#
Yurk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yurk wants to clinch.
Taranaki feinted with a counter takedown.
Yurk has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Taranaki shoots in for a takedown but Yurk shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsyuoshi Taranaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Taranaki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yurk is trying to pull guard but Taranaki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Taranaki turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Taranaki misses with the ground and pound.
Taranaki is looking to take a break and control but Yurk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taranaki misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Yurk is trying to control Taranaki's posture but Taranaki avoids it. #T2#
Taranaki in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Yurk is trying to get back to half guard.
Taranaki looking to control but instead Yurk has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Taranaki seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #T3#
Taranaki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Taranaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yurk as he avoids it easily.
Yurk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yurk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Taranaki has closed the distance and engaged Yurk in a clinch.
Taranaki tries to pull guard but Yurk won't allow it.
Taranaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yurk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yurk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taranaki backwards.
Yurk is trying to force a seperation but Taranaki has the dominant position.#T4##BC2#
Yurk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yurk tries to clinch up but Taranaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Yurk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Taranaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yurk.
Yurk looks for a takedown but Taranaki sprawls well.
Yurk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taranaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yurk tries to avoid it but Taranaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yurk to the ground. Yurk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Taranaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranaki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yurk counters with a series of strikes. Taranaki will be more careful next time no doubt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maykol Yurk!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Taranaki moves into range and clinches up with Rensheng Jingxiang.
Rensheng Jingxiang throws an elbow that misses.
Rensheng Jingxiang misses with an elbow strike.
Rensheng Jingxiang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rensheng Jingxiang looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rensheng Jingxiang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Tsyuoshi Taranaki has been cut.
Rensheng Jingxiang throws an elbow but it misses.
Taranaki takes an elbow to the temple.
Rensheng Jingxiang lands an elbow just above Taranaki 's eye.
Rensheng Jingxiang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Taranaki blocks an elbow strike.
Taranaki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rensheng Jingxiang after a bit of a struggle.
Taranaki misses with a body punch.
Rensheng Jingxiang controlling the action here for a moment.
Rensheng Jingxiang throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Taranaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Rensheng Jingxiang.
Rensheng Jingxiang throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rensheng Jingxiang pushes off an throws an elbow but Taranaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Taranaki blocks an elbow strike from Rensheng Jingxiang.
Rensheng Jingxiang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rensheng Jingxiang pushes off an throws an elbow but Taranaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rensheng Jingxiang throws an elbow that misses.
Rensheng Jingxiang throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rensheng Jingxiang throws an elbow that misses.
Taranaki blocks the elbow strike.
Taranaki dodges an elbow strike from Rensheng Jingxiang.
Taranaki is trying to push Rensheng Jingxiang away but Rensheng Jingxiang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rensheng Jingxiang pushes off an throws an elbow but Taranaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Come on Rensheng Jingxiang - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice elbow from Rensheng Jingxiang.
Rensheng Jingxiang throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rensheng Jingxiang leaning against his opponent.
Rensheng Jingxiang lands a damaging elbow.
Taranaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Rensheng Jingxiang.
Rensheng Jingxiang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rensheng Jingxiang lands a nice elbow. #T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rensheng Jingxiang just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taranaki's brow.
Rensheng Jingxiang throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Taranaki is working for takedown but Rensheng Jingxiang is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rensheng Jingxiang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
That has opened up Tsyuoshi Taranaki's cut even more.
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!
Rensheng Jingxiang misses with an elbow strike.
Taranaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Rensheng Jingxiang.
Taranaki blocks an elbow strike from Rensheng Jingxiang.
Taranaki can't break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rensheng Jingxiang throws an elbow but misses.
Taranaki blocks an elbow strike.
Rensheng Jingxiang lands an elbow inside.
Rensheng Jingxiang displaying some good clinch control by pressing Taranaki up against the cage.
Rensheng Jingxiang throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rensheng Jingxiang lands an elbow inside that Taranaki shrugs off.
Rensheng Jingxiang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tolui Ruizong Rensheng Jingxiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsyuoshi Taranaki.#T3#
Taranaki takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
The cut above Tsyuoshi Taranaki's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rensheng Jingxiang pushes off an throws an elbow but Taranaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rensheng Jingxiang misses with an elbow over the top.
Rensheng Jingxiang misses with an elbow over the top.
Taranaki blocks the elbow strike.
Rensheng Jingxiang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Taranaki tries to break free but Rensheng Jingxiang pushes him back against the cage.
Taranaki avoids the elbow strike from Rensheng Jingxiang, against the cage.
Rensheng Jingxiang misses with an elbow over the top.
Taranaki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Taranaki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rensheng Jingxiang is defending well.
Taranaki takes an elbow to the temple.
Rensheng Jingxiang misses with an elbow over the top.
Taranaki goes for a takedown attempt but Rensheng Jingxiang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rensheng Jingxiang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Taranaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rensheng Jingxiang avoids it really well and circles away.
Rensheng Jingxiang wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Taranaki slips under a jab.
Taranaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Rensheng Jingxiang instigates a clinch.
Taranaki blocks an elbow strike.
Rensheng Jingxiang lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rensheng Jingxiang looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Taranaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Rensheng Jingxiang.
Rensheng Jingxiang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tolui Ruizong Rensheng Jingxiang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tsyuoshi Taranaki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Taranaki pushes Rensheng Jingxiang up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Rensheng Jingxiang.
Tolui Ruizong Rensheng Jingxiang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rensheng Jingxiang just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taranaki's brow.
Taranaki tries to pull guard but Rensheng Jingxiang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Taranaki avoids the elbow strike from Rensheng Jingxiang, against the cage.
Rensheng Jingxiang lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rensheng Jingxiang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Taranaki's defenses. #CUT#
Tsyuoshi Taranaki's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Rensheng Jingxiang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taranaki can do to turn this around?
Rensheng Jingxiang misses with an elbow strike.
Rensheng Jingxiang throws an elbow that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Taranaki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rensheng Jingxiang - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rensheng Jingxiang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tolui Ruizong Rensheng Jingxiang!
Tolui Ruizong Rensheng Jingxiang thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2018

#R1#
Marquez looks for a takedown but Taranaki sprawls well.
Marquez blocks a head kick by Taranaki.
Marquez wants to counter the offense by Taranaki and move into the clinch position.
Marquez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taranaki avoids it really well and circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Taranaki blocks the leg kick.
Taranaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Marquez shoots in looking for a takedown but Taranaki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marquez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Marquez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Marquez. No joy for Taranaki on that attempt.
Marquez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taranaki's waist but Taranaki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marquez off to one side.
Marquez avoids the body shot from Taranaki.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Taranaki but Taranaki pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1##CL2#
Marquez clinches up with Taranaki and pushes him back against the cage.
Marquez is trying to push Taranaki away but Taranaki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Taranaki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marquez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Taranaki up against the cage.#TD2#
Marquez gets control of Taranaki's arms and successfully pulls guard. Marquez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Marquez is trying to keep Taranaki in close.
Taranaki wants to pass the guard but Marquez is keeping the position.
Taranaki stops Marquez from standing up. #T2#
Marquez looking to control. #SUB2#
Marquez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taranaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taranaki wants to control from the top but Marquez keeps moving.
Taranaki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Taranaki throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taranaki leaves Marquez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Marquez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taranaki as he avoids it easily.
Marquez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marquez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taranaki.
Taranaki shoots in and drives through. Marquez sprawls well.
Taranaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taranaki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marquez shoots for a double leg takedown but Taranaki sprawls well. He's pushed Marquez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Marquez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Taranaki keeps control of Marquez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marquez is trying to pull guard but Taranaki has him pressed against the cage.
Taranaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Taranaki jumps guard but Marquez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Taranaki is working for takedown but Marquez is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4##TD2#
Marquez successfully pulls guard.
Marquez wants to sweep but no luck.
Taranaki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Marquez working a defensive guard here.
Marquez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranaki pushing down on Marquez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Francisco Marquez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Marquez ducks right into an uppercut from Taranaki.
Marquez dives in and grabs Taranaki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taranaki pushes down on Marquez's head and hops out.
Taranaki throws a right and a left that Marquez avoids nicely.
Taranaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marquez as he avoids it easily.
Marquez darts in looking for a takedown but Taranaki gets double underhooks and turns Marquez into the cage.
Marquez misses with the combination.
Taranaki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Marquez.
Taranaki slaps away a takedown attempt from Marquez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marquez avoids it really well and circles away.
Taranaki fails to land the takedown.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Marquez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Marquez takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Taranaki breaks from the clinch.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Marquez fails with the takedown
and Taranaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marquez tries for a takedown but Taranaki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Taranaki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Marquez gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Taranaki is looking to take this one to the mat.
Marquez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Taranaki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marquez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Taranaki is trying to maintain a safe position but Marquez gets an underhook and turns Taranaki into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Marquez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taranaki. #BC#
Taranaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taranaki tries to clinch up
and Marquez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marquez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taranaki can pounce on him.
Marquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taranaki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taranaki wants it to stay on the feet.#T3#
Marquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marquez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marquez dives in and grabs Taranaki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taranaki pushes down on Marquez's head and hops out.
Danga de danga de dang - Marquez scores with a four punch combination!
Marquez tries to clinch but Taranaki moves away
and Taranaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taranaki dives in and grabs Marquez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marquez pushes down on Taranaki's head and hops out.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taranaki goes for a double leg but Marquez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marquez continues to drive forward.
Taranaki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marquez circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Marquez gets tackled into the cage by Taranaki. Taranaki maintains the clinch.
Marquez has Taranaki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Taranaki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marquez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
Marquez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marquez tries for a takedown but Taranaki manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Taranaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marquez takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #ROC#
Marquez is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Francisco Marquez has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Marquez. No joy for Taranaki on that attempt.
Marquez is still on wobbly legs! Can Taranaki finish him?
Marquez leaves Taranaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taranaki.
Marquez wants to clinch but Taranaki slips to the side
and Taranaki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Taranaki misses with a takedown attempt - Marquez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marquez unleashes a big counter combination but Taranaki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Taranaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marquez unleashes a big counter combination but Taranaki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Taranaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marquez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taranaki somewhat.
Marquez misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Marquez drives through and clinches with Taranaki against the cage.
A short uppercut from Taranaki. #TD#
Taranaki jumps into guard, dragging Marquez to the mat.
Taranaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taranaki wants to sweep here but Marquez controlling him for the moment.
Taranaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marquez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taranaki is trying to keep Marquez in close.
Marquez passes Taranaki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Taranaki is pressing down on Marquez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Taranaki looking to control.
Marquez being controlled here momentarily.
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 Tsyuoshi Taranaki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Francisco Marquez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Taranaki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A chopping leg kick lands by Taranaki.
Taranaki misses with a takedown attempt - Marquez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taranaki as he avoids it easily.
Marquez seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Marquez pushes Taranaki up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquez wants to take the fight to the mat but Taranaki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Taranaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Marquez has managed to clinch.
Taranaki is pressed up against the cage. Marquez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Taranaki down to the mat. Taranaki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Marquez.
Marquez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Taranaki wants to clinch up but Marquez keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Marquez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marquez fails to pull guard.
Taranaki tries to break free but Marquez pushes him back against the cage.
Taranaki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marquez's efforts to push away.
Marquez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taranaki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taranaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marquez.
Marquez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Taranaki is trying to drag Marquez to the mat but Marquez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
Marquez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marquez controlling the action here for a moment.
Marquez tries to pull guard but Taranaki won't allow it. #TD2#
Marquez pulls guard successfully.
Marquez is trying to keep Taranaki in close.
Marquez wants to sweep but no luck.
Marquez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taranaki is controlling him. #T3#
Marquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taranaki is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Taranaki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Marquez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Taranaki has Marquez in his guard.#REVB#
Marquez passes Taranaki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marquez is taking a breather. Taranaki says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taranaki is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Francisco Marquez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taranaki wants to improve his position but Marquez is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranaki wants to get back to his feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Francisco Marquez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Taranaki dives in for a single leg takedown but Kownacki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Taranaki closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Taranaki breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kownacki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kownacki shoots in looking for a takedown. Taranaki tries to sprawl out of it but Kownacki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taranaki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Kownacki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kownacki misses with a knee strike.
Kownacki tries to pull guard but Taranaki won't allow it.
Taranaki tries to pull guard but Kownacki won't allow it.
Taranaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kownacki to keep the fight standing.
Tomasz Kownacki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsyuoshi Taranaki.#T1##TD#
Kownacki manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taranaki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Taranaki preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Kownacki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taranaki defends it easily.
Kownacki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kownacki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taranaki is one step ahead there.
Kownacki is working hard here to advance position.
Taranaki 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kownacki wants to control the position but Taranaki says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
It looks like Taranaki is going to stand back up.
Kownacki is trying to stand up here but Taranaki is controlling him well. #T3#
Taranaki controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kownacki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Taranaki throws a looping overhand right but Kownacki ducks down to avoid it.
Kownacki tries a low kick but Taranaki avoids it.
Kownacki shoots for a takedown but Taranaki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kownacki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taranaki swivels and escapes.#CL#
Kownacki has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Taranaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kownacki dodges the punch combination from Taranaki.
Kownacki throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Taranaki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Taranaki. #TD2#
Taranaki pulls guard. #T4#
Kownacki trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taranaki working a defensive guard here.
Kownacki trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kownacki postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsyuoshi Taranaki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Taranaki misses with an uppercut.
Taranaki dives in and grabs Kownacki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kownacki pushes down on Taranaki's head and hops out.
Nice jab there from Taranaki.
Kownacki throws a front kick aimed at Taranaki's knee but Taranaki avoids it well.
Despite the aggression on Taranaki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kownacki tries to clinch but Taranaki is having none of it.
Taranaki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Taranaki throws a combination that misses
and Kownacki counters with a one-two to the body.
Taranaki blocks a head kick by Kownacki.
Taranaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kownacki fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kownacki throws a head kick but Taranaki moves out of range.
Kownacki stalks Taranaki and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Taranaki's face. Taranaki staggers backwards, shaken.
Taranaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Taranaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Kownacki pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Kownacki shoots in and gets a takedown into Taranaki's guard.#T1#
Taranaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kownacki is one step ahead there.
Kownacki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kownacki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taranaki is keeping the position for now.
Taranaki looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kownacki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kownacki wants to control from the top but Taranaki keeps moving. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kownacki preventing the sweep.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Taranaki keeping full guard, as Kownacki tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kownacki tries to close the distance and clinch but Taranaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taranaki throws a fast counter high kick but Kownacki manages to duck under it in time.
Taranaki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kownacki on the side of the head.
Taranaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Kownacki.#TD#
Kownacki drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kownacki prevents Taranaki from getting back to his feet.
Kownacki throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Taranaki trying to control the position.
Taranaki wants to stand and escape but Kownacki is having none of it.
Kownacki trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kownacki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taranaki trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kownacki wants to control from the top but Taranaki keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tomasz Kownacki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Taranaki instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Taranaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kownacki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kownacki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taranaki circles away quickly and effectively.
Kownacki lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Taranaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kownacki wants to clinch up but Taranaki keeps it at a distance.
Taranaki throws a series of strikes that have Kownacki backpedaling.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kownacki is defended easily by Taranaki.
Kownacki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taranaki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taranaki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomasz Kownacki dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Taranaki defending well as Kownacki loads up on a big left hand.
Taranaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kownacki as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Taranaki closes the distance and clinches.
Taranaki being controlled against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Kownacki.
Taranaki tries to pull guard but Kownacki won't allow it.
Kownacki is looking to control Taranaki's arms but Taranaki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kownacki has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kownacki gets control of Taranaki's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kownacki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kownacki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taranaki.
Kownacki throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #SUB#
Kownacki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Taranaki throwing strikes but missing.
Kownacki working a defensive guard here.
Taranaki won't allow Kownacki to sweep him here.
Taranaki is stalling in the full guard.
Taranaki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kownacki connects with a single shot there.
Kownacki throws a head kick but Taranaki moves out of range.
Kownacki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taranaki.
Tomasz Kownacki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsyuoshi Taranaki.
Taranaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kownacki swivels and escapes.
It looked like Kownacki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kownacki fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Taranaki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kownacki, pushing him back against the cage.
Taranaki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kownacki prevents it. #BC2#
Taranaki breaks the clinch. #T3##CL#
Kownacki has Taranaki up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Taranaki breaks the clinch.
Taranaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kownacki as he jumps to the side.
Kownacki looks for a takedown but Taranaki sprawls well.
As Kownacki backs off Taranaki throws a huge counter combo but Kownacki manages to avoid it all.
Taranaki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kownacki's hands.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kownacki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taranaki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kownacki punishes Taranaki's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Taranaki.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kownacki or perhaps it was just good defense by Taranaki, which made it look bad.
Kownacki cracks a nice hook into Taranaki's ribs.
Kownacki tries to clinch up.
Nice sprawl there from Kownacki as Taranaki shoots in.#TD#
Kownacki gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kownacki wants to take a breather but Taranaki is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in half guard, Kownacki seems content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tomasz Kownacki.
I think Kownacki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomasz Kownacki!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Swingewood swings for the body but Taranaki moves out of range. #CL2#
Swingewood rushes Taranaki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Taranaki looking for a takedown.
Swingewood misses with a body punch.
Taranaki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Swingewood tries to break free but Taranaki pushes him back against the cage.
Taranaki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Taranaki as Swingewood tries to tie him up. #BC#
Taranaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Taranaki misses.
Taranaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Swingewood pinned against the cage. Swingewood gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Swingewood lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Taranaki backs up against the cage. #T1##CL2#
Swingewood clinches up with Taranaki and pushes him back against the cage.
Taranaki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Swingewood pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsyuoshi Taranaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taranaki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice takedown defense from Swingewood. No joy for Taranaki on that attempt. #CL2#
Swingewood darts in and clinches Taranaki up against the cage.#TD#
Taranaki manages to pull guard.
Swingewood showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swingewood trying to control but Taranaki is working from the bottom. #T2#
Swingewood 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.
Swingewood postures up in Taranaki's guard and throws a big left but Taranaki blocks it.
Swingewood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taranaki is keeping the position for now. #SU2#
Swingewood stands and steps away. Taranaki gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Swingewood fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Swingewood has closed the distance and engaged Taranaki in a clinch. #T3#
Taranaki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Swingewood looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Swingewood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swingewood shoots for a takedown but Taranaki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Swingewood darts in looking for a takedown but Taranaki gets double underhooks and turns Swingewood into the cage.
Taranaki lands with a kick to the temple. Swingewood shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Taranaki dodges the punch combination from Swingewood.
Taranaki tries to clinch up.
Swingewood is trying hard to land a takedown here. Taranaki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Swingewood looks to land a combination but Taranaki avoids it well. #CL2#
Swingewood moves into range and clinches up with Taranaki.
A short body shot lands from Taranaki as the two fighters clinch. #T4##BC#
Taranaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Taranaki.
Taranaki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Swingewood defends well and Taranaki ends up having to push Swingewood into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Swingewood slaps away a takedown attempt from Taranaki, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Taranaki pushes Swingewood up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swingewood tries to circle away but Taranaki has him pinned against the cage.
Swingewood tries to pull guard but Taranaki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Swingewood tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taranaki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Swingewood has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Taranaki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Taranaki manages to break the clinch.
Swingewood fails with the takedown#CL#
and Taranaki moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aaron Swingewood will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Swingewood misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Taranaki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Swingewood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taranaki throws a big counter combination but Swingewood scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Swingewood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Swingewood will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Swingewood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Taranaki closes the distance and clinches.
Swingewood tries to score a body lock takedown but Taranaki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Swingewood.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swingewood jumps guard but Taranaki stands there with Swingewood around his waist. Swingewood gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Swingewood is trying to push Taranaki away but Taranaki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Taranaki lands a knee to the body. #TD#
Taranaki manages to pull guard. #T1#
Swingewood is looking to work some ground and pound but Taranaki has wrist control.
Taranaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swingewood is one step ahead there.
Swingewood trying to control but Taranaki is working from the bottom.
Taranaki has a closed guard, preventing Swingewood from standing up.
Swingewood throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taranaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Swingewood trying to control but Taranaki is working from the bottom. #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.
Swingewood showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Taranaki is looking to stand up but Swingewood isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Taranaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Swingewood changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taranaki tries to avoid it but Swingewood manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taranaki to the ground. Taranaki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick misses from Swingewood.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Taranaki clinches up against the cage.
The referee calls for Taranaki to work.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
Swingewood is trying to pull guard but Taranaki has him pressed against the cage.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Taranaki breaks from the clinch.
Swingewood misses with a takedown attempt - Taranaki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Swingewood tries to get set, Taranaki tries to push him back and clinch up but Swingewood manages to avoid the attempt.
Taranaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Swingewood.
Swingewood tries to clinch up.
Swingewood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taranaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Swingewood will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taranaki is looking for a counter combo.
Swingewood is breathing heavily.
Swingewood looks to land a right hand but Taranaki moved out of range.#CL#
Taranaki closes the distance and clinches.
Swingewood tries for a takedown but Taranaki manages to get underhooks.
Taranaki pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4#
Taranaki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Swingewood gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Taranaki breaks from the clinch.
Taranaki throws a head kick but Swingewood moves out of range.
Swingewood unleashes a big counter combination but Taranaki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Swingewood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taranaki throws a right hand that Swingewood ducks under and follows up with a left that Swingewood also avoids with ease.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swingewood throws out a counter right but Taranaki avoids it with no problem.
Taranaki tries to clinch up but Swingewood circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Swingewood closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsyuoshi Taranaki dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Swingewood wants to clinch
and Taranaki counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Swingewood is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Swingewood misses with a body kick.
Taranaki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Swingewood sprawls well. Swingewood wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taranaki gets slowly back to his feet.
Swingewood shoots in looking for a takedown but Taranaki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Swingewood's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swingewood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swingewood fails with the takedown
and Taranaki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Taranaki gets tackled into the cage by Swingewood. Swingewood maintains the clinch. #BC#
Taranaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Taranaki stuffs the takedown attempt from Swingewood. Swingewood gets slowly back to his feet.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Swingewood.
Taranaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taranaki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Swingewood sprawls and moves away.
Taranaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Swingewood counters with a nice body shot.
Taranaki slaps away a takedown attempt from Swingewood, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Taranaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Swingewood jumps guard but Taranaki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Swingewood is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Taranaki to keep the fight standing.
Swingewood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Swingewood has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Taranaki after a bit of a struggle. #T2##BC#
Taranaki breaks from the clinch.
Swingewood misses with a combination #CL#
and Taranaki moves into the clinch.
Taranaki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC#
Taranaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taranaki connects with a right hand. Swingewood shakes it off.#CL2#
Swingewood clinches with his opponent.
Taranaki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Swingewood pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Taranaki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swingewood's efforts to push away.
Swingewood is trying to push Taranaki away but Taranaki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Swingewood has had enough of the clinch but Taranaki keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Swingewood misses with the head strike.
Swingewood jumps guard but Taranaki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Taranaki drags the fight down to the ground.
Swingewood has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taranaki trying to keep a closed guard but Swingewood is proving a slippery customer.
Taranaki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Swingewood content to stall in guard here.
Swingewood throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taranaki wants to stand but Swingewood is controlling the position.
Taranaki wants to sweep but no luck.
Swingewood being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Swingewood darts in looking for a takedown but Taranaki gets double underhooks and turns Swingewood into the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taranaki.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Swingewood moves into the clinch.
Swingewood has Taranaki pushed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tsyuoshi Taranaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taranaki 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsyuoshi Taranaki!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2018

#R1#
Taranaki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Taranaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Varela sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taranaki somewhat.
Varela shoots in looking for a takedown. Taranaki tries to sprawl out of it but Varela keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taranaki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Varela clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Varela successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varela looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taranaki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Varela wants to stand and escape but Taranaki is having none of it. #T1#
Varela avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Varela trying to control the position.
Varela is wriggling around but Taranaki manages to pass to half guard.
Varela is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Taranaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Taranaki's back!#SUB2#
Varela is looking for the choke from the back position but Taranaki is controlling his hands well.
Varela missing with strikes from the back.
Taranaki is keeping busy.
Varela throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #T2#
Taranaki trying to get back to his feet but Varela is in full control for now.
Taranaki is trying to break free.
Taranaki is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Varela throwing sloppy strikes. #SUB2#
Taranaki defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Varela controlling the position well here. Taranaki rolled but Varela kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T3#
Varela is hanging on to Taranaki's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Varela looking for the RNC.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taranaki has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Varela .
Taranaki is trying to get back to his feet but Varela has full control of the position and if anything, Taranaki has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Varela looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Taranaki is controlling Varela 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Varela has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Varela looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Taranaki sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Taranaki is posturing up here but Varela has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Taranaki tries to roll out but it's too tight and Taranaki has to tap! Slick submission there by Varela !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dexter Varela !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Taranaki gets caught napping as Al Saadoun dives in and scores a takedown. Taranaki manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Saadoun looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Taranaki is trying to keep Al Saadoun in close.
Taranaki is looking to stand up but Al Saadoun isn't so interested in that idea.
Taranaki working a defensive guard here.
Al Saadoun tries to free his leg and advance position but Taranaki is retaining full guard.
Al Saadoun trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranaki wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Taranaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Al Saadoun has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Taranaki is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Al Saadoun won't allow Taranaki to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Taranaki pushes Al Saadoun up against the cage in a clinch.
Al Saadoun is looking to break free of the clinch but Taranaki has double underhooks. #TD2#
Al Saadoun pulls guard.
Taranaki wants to get up but he can't break Al Saadoun's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Al Saadoun looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taranaki wants to get up but he can't break Al Saadoun's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Taranaki with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Taranaki wants to control from the top but Al Saadoun keeps moving.
Al Saadoun trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Taranaki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes there by Taranaki.
Al Saadoun is trying to get back to half guard.
Taranaki wants to stand but Al Saadoun is controlling his arm.
Taranaki working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Taranaki wants to control but Al Saadoun is keeping him busy.
Al Saadoun struggling a bit here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Al Saadoun is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Taranaki asserts his dominance and retains side control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taranaki. #CL#
Taranaki takes the fight into the clinch.
Taranaki lands with a light punch inside.
Taranaki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Al Saadoun's face.
Al Saadoun's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Al Saadoun's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T4#
Taranaki prevents Al Saadoun from breaking the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Taranaki.
Taranaki is trying to force a seperation but Al Saadoun has the dominant position.
Taranaki has Al Saadoun pressed against the cage, preventing Al Saadoun from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Al Saadoun is trying to break the clinch but Taranaki is controlling him.
Taranaki goes for a takedown attempt but Al Saadoun pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Taranaki moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranaki is trying to drag Al Saadoun to the mat but Al Saadoun just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsyuoshi Taranaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taranaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Al Saadoun walks away with a smile on his face. Taranaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsyuoshi Taranaki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Al Saadoun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taranaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Al Saadoun sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taranaki somewhat.#TD2#
Al Saadoun is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Taranaki's half guard.
Al Saadoun perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranaki trying to control here.
Al Saadoun is breathing heavily.#T1#
Taranaki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Taranaki keeping full guard, as Al Saadoun tries to pass.
Al Saadoun wants to control from the top but Taranaki keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Taranaki throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taranaki shoots in but Al Saadoun avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Al Saadoun slaps away a takedown attempt from Taranaki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsyuoshi Taranaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Taranaki instigates a clinch.
Taranaki is trying to break the clinch but Al Saadoun is controlling him.
Al Saadoun misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Al Saadoun jumps guard and drags Taranaki to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Taranaki wants to control from the top but Al Saadoun keeps moving.
Al Saadoun is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taranaki trying to control but Al Saadoun is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Al Saadoun is looking for a triangle but Taranaki pushes his legs off easily.
Taranaki passes Al Saadoun's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Taranaki is pressing down on Al Saadoun's thigh, looking to free his foot. Al Saadoun is holding on for now.
Taranaki prevents Al Saadoun from standing back up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taranaki is trying to control. Al Saadoun wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Taranaki is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Al Saadoun wants to control but Taranaki is having none of it.
Taranaki wants to control the pace but Al Saadoun is squirming around nicely.
Al Saadoun blocking the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranaki looking to finish with strikes here!
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 Tsyuoshi Taranaki will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Taranaki shoots in but Al Saadoun avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Taranaki fakes the leg kick and cracks Al Saadoun in the body.
Taranaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Al Saadoun but Al Saadoun pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Taranaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Al Saadoun but Al Saadoun pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsyuoshi Taranaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Taranaki closes the distance and pushes Al Saadoun back into the cage.
Al Saadoun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranaki tries for a takedown but Al Saadoun manages to get underhooks.
Taranaki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Al Saadoun is defending well.
Al Saadoun prevents the takedown attempt. #T1#
Taranaki tries to pull guard but Al Saadoun won't allow it.
Al Saadoun fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Taranaki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Al Saadoun is keeping busy.
Taranaki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Al Saadoun lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Taranaki is looking for a takedown.
Taranaki trying to control the position but instead, Al Saadoun has worked for underhooks and has pushed Taranaki into the cage.
Taranaki goes for a takedown attempt but Al Saadoun pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Al Saadoun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taranaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taranaki is defended easily by Al Saadoun.
Taranaki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Al Saadoun will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taranaki is looking to counter punch.
Taranaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Al Saadoun as he jumps to the side.
Al Saadoun takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Taranaki moves into the clinch.#T3##TD#
Taranaki gets control of Al Saadoun's arms and successfully pulls guard. Taranaki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Al Saadoun is looking to stand up but Taranaki won't let him. #SUB#
Taranaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Al Saadoun preventing the sweep.
Al Saadoun looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Taranaki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Taranaki postures up.
Al Saadoun wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Taranaki manages to pass to side control.
Al Saadoun wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranaki wants to pass the guard but Al Saadoun is defending well.
Al Saadoun is staying active underneath Taranaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tsyuoshi Taranaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taranaki, 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsyuoshi Taranaki!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2018

#R1#
Taranaki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Taranaki wants to clinch.
Marquez punishes Taranaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Marquez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Marquez duly obliges.
Nice takedown defense from Taranaki. No joy for Marquez on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marquez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Taranaki checks a leg kick nicely.
Marquez tries for a takedown but Taranaki circles away easily#CL#
and Taranaki counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Marquez tries to pull guard but Taranaki won't allow it.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Marquez.
Taranaki wants a takedown. #TD#
Taranaki decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Taranaki is looking for a triangle but Marquez pushes his legs off easily.
Marquez throws a big right hand that misses.
Taranaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marquez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taranaki keeping moving, preventing Marquez from controlling successfully. #T2#
Taranaki has a closed guard, preventing Marquez from standing up.
Marquez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Taranaki keeping moving, preventing Marquez from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Taranaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marquez's waist but Marquez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taranaki off to one side.
Taranaki has a takedown stuffed.
Taranaki darts in looking for a takedown but Marquez gets double underhooks and turns Taranaki into the cage.
Marquez darts in looking for a takedown but Taranaki gets double underhooks and turns Marquez into the cage.
Taranaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Marquez.
Taranaki tries to counter by clinching up but Marquez breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
Taranaki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Taranaki lands a body shot.
Marquez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Marquez swats away the attempt to clinch by Taranaki.
Nice sprawl there from Marquez as Taranaki shoots in.
Taranaki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marquez looks winded!
Marquez wants to clinch up but Taranaki keeps it at a distance.
Taranaki goes for a double leg but Marquez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marquez continues to drive forward.
Marquez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Taranaki jabs Marquez right on the nose. Marquez blinks but takes it well.
Taranaki blocks a low kick nicely.
Marquez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taranaki tries to avoid it but Marquez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taranaki to the ground. Taranaki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Taranaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marquez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marquez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marquez tries a head kick but it misses.
Marquez fails with a takedown attempt.
Taranaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Taranaki as he jumps to the side.
Marquez shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsyuoshi Taranaki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Taranaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marquez pinned against the cage. Marquez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Taranaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marquez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marquez darts in looking for a takedown but Taranaki gets double underhooks and turns Marquez into the cage.
Marquez tries to clinch but Taranaki moves out of range.
Taranaki leaves Marquez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taranaki avoids the head kick by Marquez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Taranaki with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsyuoshi Taranaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marquez is breathing heavily.
Jab, jab by Taranaki - just one landing. #ROC#
Marquez is rocked!
Tsyuoshi Taranaki is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Marquez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marquez is still on wobbly legs! Can Taranaki finish him?#CL#
Taranaki darts in and clinches Marquez up against the cage.#BC#
Taranaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taranaki fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Taranaki instigates a clinch.
Taranaki tries for a takedown but Marquez manages to get underhooks. #TD#
Taranaki pulls guard effortlessly.
Taranaki is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Marquez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taranaki is controlling Marquez's posture.
Taranaki continues to stall.#SUB#
Taranaki looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Marquez is defending well. Taranaki quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Marquez has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Taranaki celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tsyuoshi Taranaki!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2018

#R1#
Gonzalez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
Gonzalez darts in looking for a takedown but Taranaki gets double underhooks and turns Gonzalez into the cage.
Taranaki misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Gonzalez counters by moving into the clinch.
Taranaki is pressed up against the cage. Gonzalez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Taranaki down to the mat. Taranaki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Taranaki closes the distance and clinches up with Gonzalez, looking for a takedown. Taranaki pushes Gonzalez against the cage but Gonzalez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Taranaki looks to land a combination. Gonzalez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Taranaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taranaki tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez fails to land the takedown.
Taranaki with the counter takedown but Gonzalez avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fransisco Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taranaki shoots in and drives through. Gonzalez sprawls well.
Gonzalez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown
enabling Taranaki to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Taranaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gonzalez as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Gonzalez has Taranaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Taranaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Gonzalez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Gonzalez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Taranaki stacks Gonzalez 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 Taranaki!
Gonzalez is looking to regain half guard here but Taranaki keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Taranaki working away.
Gonzalez is not content to let Taranaki control the position.
Taranaki sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gonzalez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gonzalez is trying to control Taranaki's posture but Taranaki avoids it. #T3#
Taranaki is looking to take a break and control but Gonzalez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gonzalez tries to get back to half guard but can't.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gonzalez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Taranaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taranaki fakes the leg kick and cracks Gonzalez in the body.
Taranaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gonzalez but Gonzalez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonzalez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taranaki.
Taranaki closes the distance and clinches up with Gonzalez, looking for a takedown. Taranaki pushes Gonzalez against the cage but Gonzalez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tsyuoshi Taranaki will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Taranaki but Taranaki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Taranaki tries to clinch up but Gonzalez circles away and keeps his distance.
Gonzalez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Horrible takedown attempt by Taranaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Gonzalez, which made it look bad.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Taranaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Taranaki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Taranaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taranaki shoots in but no luck this time.
Taranaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fransisco Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsyuoshi Taranaki.#T1#
Taranaki slips a jab and a cross from Gonzalez.
Taranaki throws a nice looking combination but Gonzalez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Gonzalez has Taranaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Taranaki tries to pull guard but Gonzalez won't allow it. #BC#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch.
Gonzalez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taranaki. #CL#
Gonzalez forces Taranaki back against the cage and clinches.#T2##TD#
Gonzalez pulls guard effortlessly.
Taranaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gonzalez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Taranaki puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Taranaki drops an elbow to the side of Gonzalez's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taranaki wants to get back to his feet.
Gonzalez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gonzalez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taranaki is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Taranaki is working for a kimura but Gonzalez is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Gonzalez wants to get back to full guard but Taranaki has mounted him!
Gonzalez wants to control but Taranaki is having none of it.
Gonzalez is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Gonzalez wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T4##SUB2#
Taranaki working for the choke.
Gonzalez trying to control the hands but Taranaki won't let him.
I really don't envy Gonzalez right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Taranaki looking to break Gonzalez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gonzalez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Taranaki will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gonzalez covering up well under a series of strikes from Taranaki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsyuoshi Taranaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Taranaki misses with a takedown attempt - Gonzalez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fransisco Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taranaki tries to clinch but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Taranaki tries to clinch up.
Taranaki shoots in for a double leg but Gonzalez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Gonzalez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Taranaki's guard.
Gonzalez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gonzalez throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez stays in close to Taranaki's body and controls the position.
Gonzalez'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.#T1#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taranaki keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Taranaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Taranaki keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taranaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taranaki shoots in for a takedown but Gonzalez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fransisco Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsyuoshi Taranaki.
Gonzalez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taranaki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gonzalez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Taranaki shoots and misses
and Gonzalez counters with a stiff right hand.
Taranaki goes for a double leg but Gonzalez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gonzalez continues to drive forward.
Taranaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gonzalez is fending him off so far but Taranaki persists. Nope, Gonzalez circles away and we're back to standing.
Taranaki misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Gonzalez counters by moving into the clinch.
Gonzalez works on Taranaki's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Taranaki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taranaki tries to pull guard but Gonzalez won't allow it. #TD#
Gonzalez lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Taranaki won't allow Gonzalez to pass to mount.
Gonzalez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Taranaki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gonzalez.
Taranaki is trying to control but can't. #SU#
Gonzalez stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
No joy there for Gonzalez, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Taranaki connects with a body shot.
Taranaki looks for a takedown but Gonzalez sprawls well.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses.
Gonzalez slaps away a takedown attempt from Taranaki, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Taranaki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gonzalez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzalez is stalling in the full guard.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsyuoshi Taranaki!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2018

#R1#
KO ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taranaki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taranaki slips under a jab.
KO cracks Taranaki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
KO lands with a cross.
Taranaki tries for a takedown but KO circles away easily#KD#
and KO counters with a crisp right hand that drops Taranaki! KO lets Taranaki back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Taranaki is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Tsyuoshi Taranaki has been cut.
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!
Taranaki moves out of range as KO strikes.
Taranaki is still on wobbly legs! Can KO finish him?
Taranaki slips a straight right by KO.
Taranaki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Taranaki misses the body punch
and KO counters with a left to the body.
Taranaki seems to have recovered his senses.
KO throws a body punch but Taranaki moves out of range.
Taranaki slips a jab from KO.
Nothing KO seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taranaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Taranaki takes a jab right on the kisser.
KO misses with an uppercut. Taranaki saw that one coming.
Taranaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as KO throws out the jab. #T1#
KO misses with a hook.
Taranaki tries to clinch up but KO circles away and keeps his distance.
KO thuds a left hand into Taranaki's body.
Nice cross by KO.
A decent looking cross lands there for KO.
Taranaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by KO.
Taranaki shoots in for a takedown but KO shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
KO throws out a loose jab but Taranaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
KO circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taranaki tries for a takedown but KO circles away easily
and KO counters with a straight right hand.
Nothing KO has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsyuoshi Taranaki.
Nice defenses there by Taranaki.
Taranaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Taranaki doesn't manage to clinch there - KO circles away. #T2#
Taranaki defending well as KO loads up on a big left hand.
Taranaki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taranaki is defended easily by KO.
Taranaki tries to close the distance and clinch but KO swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
KO throws a poor cross that misses
and Taranaki counters with a left and a right that stings KO.
KO is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
KO scores with a hook to the body. Taranaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taranaki takes one to the chin there.
Taranaki moves away from the strike by KO.
A shot to the liver by KO. Beautiful body shot.
KO misses with a hook.
KO jabs at Taranaki's body.
KO throws out a loose jab but Taranaki uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
KO takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Taranaki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Taranaki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as KO sprawls well. KO wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taranaki gets slowly back to his feet.
KO comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
KO scores with a sloppy right hand. Taranaki should have avoided that one.
Taranaki avoids the body shot from KO.
Taranaki moves in looking to clinch but KO pushes him off.
KO fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taranaki slips a jab from KO.
Taranaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taranaki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. KO checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Taranaki walks into a jab.
Taranaki slips a straight right by KO.
KO lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
KO is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taranaki.
KO misses the shot to the body.
Taranaki tries to clinch up but KO circles away and keeps his distance.
KO throws a right hand that misses
and Taranaki counters with a left to the body.
BOOM! KO lands a beautiful left hook that drops Taranaki. Taranaki tries to recover but KO is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Taranaki lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nothing KO!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Al Shazlee throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Taranaki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Al Shazlee has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Taranaki clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Al Shazlee is looking for the choke from the back position but Taranaki is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Al Shazlee is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Taranaki defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Al Shazlee is working for a rear naked choke. Taranaki is not defending it well and Al Shazlee has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Taranaki refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Taranaki's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mohammed Al Shazlee!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2018

#R1#
Taranaki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Shazlee looks to land a body kick but Taranaki moved away.
Al Shazlee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taranaki doesn't seem bothered though.
Taranaki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Shazlee at a distance. #TD#
Al Shazlee shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Al Shazlee was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Al Shazlee working the ground and pound but Taranaki is defending the strikes.
Taranaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Taranaki tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Al Shazlee scoring with punches and elbows.
Al Shazlee trying to control the position but Taranaki is working away.
Al Shazlee scoring with punches and elbows. #T1#
Al Shazlee wants to stand but Taranaki has his arm trapped. #SUB#
Al Shazlee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Taranaki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Shazlee tries to stand but Taranaki is controlling his head.
Al Shazlee trying to control the action but Taranaki is working from the bottom.
Taranaki takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Al Shazlee scoring with punches from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Taranaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Al Shazlee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taranaki is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Taranaki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Al Shazlee scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Al Shazlee is keen to just control but Taranaki is a slippery customer.
Al Shazlee is thwarting Taranaki's attempts to control the position.
Al Shazlee looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Taranaki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Al Shazlee slips a nice elbow through Taranaki's hands, connecting with Taranaki's forehead.
Al Shazlee tries to stand and escape but Taranaki is controlling the position.
Taranaki controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4#
Al Shazlee lands strikes from half guard.
Al Shazlee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taranaki keeps working. #SUB#
Al Shazlee seems to be working for a kimura but Taranaki defends the submission attempt.
Al Shazlee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Shazlee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Al Shazlee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Taranaki's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohammed Al Shazlee dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Al Shazlee shoots in for a takedown but Taranaki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Al Shazlee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taranaki, pushing him back against the cage.
Al Shazlee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Taranaki after a bit of a struggle.
Taranaki stalls.
Taranaki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Al Shazlee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Taranaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Al Shazlee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crunch! Taranaki slams his shin into Al Shazlee's torso.
Al Shazlee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Al Shazlee. 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.
Al Shazlee stuffs the takedown.
Al Shazlee shoots and misses #CL2#
and Taranaki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD#
Al Shazlee manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1##SUB#
Al Shazlee has his foot on Taranaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taranaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Taranaki throws a strike but Al Shazlee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Al Shazlee trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taranaki controls Al Shazlee momentarily but Al Shazlee frees himself.
Al Shazlee trying to control but Taranaki is working from the bottom.
Al Shazlee postures up in Taranaki's guard and throws a big left but Taranaki blocks it.
Taranaki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Al Shazlee trying to stand up but can't free himself from Taranaki's guard.
Al Shazlee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taranaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taranaki being controlled here, momentarily.
Al Shazlee looking to sit in guard and control but Taranaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Al Shazlee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Al Shazlee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taranaki is controlling him.
Al Shazlee trying to keep a closed guard but Taranaki is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Taranaki misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Al Shazlee feints and as Taranaki raises his hands in defense, Al Shazlee changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T4#
Al Shazlee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Al Shazlee with a nice head shot there.
Taranaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Al Shazlee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taranaki is keeping the position for now.
Mohammed Al Shazlee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Taranaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Al Shazlee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Shazlee wants to control from the top but Taranaki keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mohammed Al Shazlee will probably get the nod.
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#
Taranaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Taranaki clinches up with Al Shazlee and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Taranaki breaks the clinch.
Taranaki lands a head kick. Al Shazlee smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Taranaki gets a clinch.
Al Shazlee wants to break free but Taranaki has control.
Taranaki digs a right hand underneath Al Shazlee's ribcage. Al Shazlee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Taranaki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Al Shazlee is defending well.
Taranaki slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Shazlee tries to land knees in the clinch but Taranaki avoids the damage to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Taranaki. #T1#
Al Shazlee working hard to break the clinch.
Taranaki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Al Shazlee.
Al Shazlee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Taranaki up against the cage.
Al Shazlee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Al Shazlee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Al Shazlee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Al Shazlee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taranaki blocks a body shot from Al Shazlee.
Al Shazlee trying to control the position but instead, Taranaki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Al Shazlee into the cage.
Taranaki keeps control of Al Shazlee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Al Shazlee goes for a takedown attempt but Taranaki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Al Shazlee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Taranaki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL2#
Taranaki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Al Shazlee, pushing him back against the cage.
Taranaki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Al Shazlee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Taranaki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Al Shazlee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Taranaki is trying to pull guard but Al Shazlee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Al Shazlee goes for a takedown attempt but Taranaki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Taranaki tries to clinch but Al Shazlee is having none of it. #CL#
Al Shazlee moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Al Shazlee decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Al Shazlee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Taranaki passes into half guard.
Taranaki throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Al Shazlee to regain full guard.
Taranaki postures up.
Al Shazlee throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Al Shazlee tries to strike from the bottom. #T4#
Al Shazlee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Taranaki's guard. #REVR#
Al Shazlee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Taranaki wants to sweep but no luck.
Taranaki wants to stand but Al Shazlee is controlling the position.
Al Shazlee wants to get up but he can't break Taranaki's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Al Shazlee wants to pass the guard but Taranaki is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Tsyuoshi Taranaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Al Shazlee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammed Al Shazlee!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Umarov drives through and clinches with Taranaki against the cage.
Taranaki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taranaki is trying to maintain a safe position but Umarov gets an underhook and turns Taranaki into the cage.
Umarov gets underhooks to prevent Taranaki's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Umarov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Umarov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Umarov has his foot on Taranaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taranaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Taranaki forces his way into half guard.
Umarov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umarov tries to roll over but Taranaki keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Taranaki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Umarov is just riding it out for now. Taranaki eventually gives up the hold.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Umarov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Umarov wants to control but Taranaki is keeping busy.
Umarov is trying to control but Taranaki manages to pass to mount!
Umarov tries to lock up and control but Taranaki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Taranaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Umarov is looking to escape.
Umarov is desperately trying to improve his position but Taranaki has a good base and remains in mount.
Umarov wants to hold on but Taranaki pushes him away.
Taranaki wants to control the pace but Umarov is squirming around nicely.
Umarov can't escape the position.
Umarov tries to control the position but Taranaki now has his back. #T3#
Umarov trying to control the action but Taranaki just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Will Taranaki go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
You can see the frustration on Umarov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Taranaki misses with punches from the back.
Umarov wants to escape the position.
Umarov is trying to get back to his feet but Taranaki has full control of the position and if anything, Umarov has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4#
Taranaki missing with punches from the back.
Taranaki missing with strikes from the back.
Umarov is really stuck here.
Taranaki is not going to allow Umarov to sit and survive in this position.
Umarov covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Umarov staying busy and making it hard for Taranaki to control.
Umarov trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Umarov is trying to control the position but Taranaki manages to sink in the RNC - Umarov is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tsyuoshi Taranaki!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2018

#R1#
Sene misses with a takedown attempt - Taranaki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sene throws a right hand that Taranaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Taranaki also avoids with ease.
Taranaki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Sene has Taranaki up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Sene lands a takedown into guard.
Taranaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taranaki wants to get back to his feet but Sene is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sene wants to stand but Taranaki has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sene is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sene with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taranaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taranaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sene working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Taranaki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sene is controlling him.
Sene really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taranaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sene showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sene wants to get up but he can't break Taranaki's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taranaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sene. #TD2#
Sene shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Taranaki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sene is looking to advance position but Taranaki has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sene can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sene holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Taranaki tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Sene is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Taranaki avoids the attempt from Sene to control.#T2#
Sene is desperately trying to improve his position but Taranaki has a good base and remains in mount.
Taranaki throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sene because Taranaki loaded up on that one.
Taranaki looking to control but Sene is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sene is wriggling around trying to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Taranaki there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sene is wriggling around trying to escape.
Taranaki misses with a head shot.
Sene is desperately trying to improve his position but Taranaki has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sene is squirming around, avoiding Taranaki's attempts to control the action.
Sene can't escape the position. #T3#
Sene keeps trying to improve his position.
Taranaki wants to control the pace but Sene is squirming around nicely.
Sene is looking to improve his position but Taranaki isn't that keen on the idea.
Taranaki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sene tries to control the position but Taranaki now has his back. #T4#
A lull in the action here.
Taranaki is not going to allow Sene to sit and survive in this position.
Taranaki keeps control of the position as Sene tries to break free.
Sene is trying to get back to his feet but Taranaki has full control of the position and if anything, Sene has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sene trying to control the hands but Taranaki won't let him.
Taranaki misses with an elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsyuoshi Taranaki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Taranaki shoots in looking for a takedown but Sene manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taranaki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Sene shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Taranaki is trying to defend but Sene finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sene controlling the action here.
Taranaki trying to hold on to Sene's head to control him but Sene postures up.
Sene wants to free his trapped foot but Taranaki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Taranaki is not content to let Sene control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranaki wants to control but Sene is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sene stalling.
Sene is looking to take a break and control but Taranaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Sene working the head and body with strikes.
Sene seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taranaki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sene is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sene stops Taranaki from getting back to his feet.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Well, if Sene 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.
Let's hope that Sene has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sene sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taranaki defending well though.
Sene tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Taranaki moves his hips nicely and gets into full 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.
Taranaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sene is looking to stand up but Taranaki won't let him.
Sene pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taranaki is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Sene drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Taranaki dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Sene looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taranaki stops Sene from standing up. #SUB2#
Sene is looking for a triangle here but Taranaki uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sene is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Taranaki tries for a kimura but Sene is defending well. #T3#
Sene wants to control but Taranaki postures up.#SUB#
Taranaki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sene is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sene is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taranaki is looking to take a break and control but Sene is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taranaki tries to stand but Sene is controlling his head.
Sene trying his best to control but Taranaki has mounted him.
Taranaki avoids the attempt from Sene to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sene is working to get back to half guard.
Sene is squirming around, avoiding Taranaki's attempts to control the action.
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 Tsyuoshi Taranaki will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sene misses the jab.
No luck for Sene with that takedown attempt.
Sene shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Taranaki defends it nicely.
Taranaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taranaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Sene sprawls well. He's pushed Taranaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sene fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sene has a takedown stuffed.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ousmane Sene.
Taranaki lands with a nice combination. Sene backs away looking to recover.#T1#
Taranaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sene.
Sene waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taranaki.
Taranaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Taranaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Sene. No joy for Taranaki on that attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sene or perhaps it was just good defense by Taranaki, which made it look bad.
Sene takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sene misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Taranaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taranaki keeps Sene at a distance using the push kick.
Taranaki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Taranaki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Taranaki scores with a head kick.
Taranaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sene manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taranaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taranaki seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taranaki shoots in but no luck this time.
Sene fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Taranaki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sene defends well and Taranaki ends up having to push Sene into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Sene's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Taranaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sene swivels and escapes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sene.
Taranaki fails with the takedown.
Sene with the counter takedown but Taranaki avoids it easily.#T3#
Sene is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taranaki leaves Sene with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taranaki shoots in for a takedown but Sene shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Taranaki backs off Sene throws a huge counter combo but Taranaki manages to avoid it all.
Sene takes a swing at Taranaki's ribcage but misses.
Taranaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sene swivels and escapes.
Taranaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sene sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sene uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sene tries to close the distance and clinch but Taranaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Sene fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taranaki avoids it really well and circles away.
Taranaki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sene rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taranaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taranaki lands a nice hook to Sene's body. Sene takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taranaki tries to clinch up.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taranaki goes for a double leg but Sene avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sene continues to drive forward.
Sene steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Taranaki.
Taranaki shoots in looking for a takedown but Sene manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taranaki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ousmane Sene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tsyuoshi Taranaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taranaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tsyuoshi Taranaki.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taranaki, 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsyuoshi Taranaki!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2018

#R1##CL#
Taranaki rushes Doumbe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Doumbe tries to circle away but Taranaki has him pinned against the cage.
Taranaki fails to pull guard.
Taranaki avoids the elbow strike from Doumbe, against the cage. #BC2#
Doumbe breaks from the clinch.
Doumbe goes for a double leg but Taranaki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Taranaki continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Doumbe moves into the clinch.
Doumbe tries to pull guard but Taranaki holds him up against the cage and eventually Doumbe drops back down to his feet.
Taranaki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taranaki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doumbe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Taranaki is keeping busy.#BC#
Taranaki manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Taranaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Doumbe is looking to clinch but Taranaki is avoiding it.
Doumbe looks for a takedown but Taranaki sprawls well.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyriac Doumbe.
Doumbe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Taranaki counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Taranaki pulls guard.
Taranaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Doumbe trying to control but Taranaki is working from the bottom.
Doumbe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taranaki is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Doumbe trying to control but Taranaki is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Doumbe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Doumbe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Doumbe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Taranaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Doumbe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sloppy strikes from Doumbe. Those never looked like landing.
Taranaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Doumbe tries to sprawl out of it but Taranaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Doumbe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Doumbe is looking to clinch.
Doumbe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Doumbe gets tackled into the cage by Taranaki. Taranaki maintains the clinch. #TD#
Taranaki pulls Doumbe into guard.
Doumbe wants to pass the guard but Taranaki is keeping the position.
Doumbe trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Doumbe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Taranaki dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Taranaki postures up. #T4#
Doumbe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Taranaki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Doumbe keeping moving, preventing Taranaki from controlling successfully.
Taranaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Doumbe is retaining full guard.
Taranaki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Doumbe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taranaki is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doumbe looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsyuoshi Taranaki dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Doumbe wants to clinch
and Taranaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doumbe closes the distance and clinches up with Taranaki, looking for a takedown. Doumbe pushes Taranaki against the cage but Taranaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Taranaki moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Doumbe decides to pull guard.
Doumbe trying to control the position.
Taranaki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Doumbe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranaki being controlled here momentarily.
Doumbe is trying to control the position but Taranaki postures up.
Taranaki wants to pass the guard but Doumbe is keeping the position.
Doumbe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Taranaki gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Taranaki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Doumbe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Doumbe tries to pull guard but Taranaki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Doumbe looking to stall.
Taranaki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyriac Doumbe.
Doumbe looking to throw knees to the head but Taranaki is blocking nicely.
Doumbe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Taranaki has Doumbe pressed against the cage. #BC#
Taranaki breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Taranaki rushes Doumbe and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Doumbe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taranaki fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Doumbe wants to clinch.
Taranaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Taranaki fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Doumbe moves into the clinch successfully.
Taranaki tries to score a body lock takedown but Doumbe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Doumbe stalling against the cage.
Taranaki working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Doumbe is trying to break the clinch but Taranaki is controlling him.
Taranaki lands a knee to the head.
Taranaki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taranaki is trying to pull guard but Doumbe has him pressed against the cage.
Taranaki prevents the takedown attempt.
Doumbe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Taranaki is trying to drag Doumbe to the mat but Doumbe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Doumbe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Taranaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
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 Tsyuoshi Taranaki will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Doumbe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taranaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Doumbe shoots in looking for a takedown. Taranaki tries to sprawl out of it but Doumbe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taranaki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taranaki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Taranaki has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Taranaki takes the fight into the clinch.
Doumbe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Taranaki to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Doumbe gets underhooks to prevent Taranaki's takedown attempt.
Doumbe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyriac Doumbe.
Taranaki throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Taranaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Doumbe rushes Taranaki and presses him up against the cage.
Doumbe is looking for a takedown.
Doumbe wants to get back to striking at distance but Taranaki won't allow it.
Doumbe wants a takedown.
Doumbe jumps guard but Taranaki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Doumbe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Taranaki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Doumbe tries to break the clinch but Taranaki is controlling the position.
Taranaki misses with a body punch.
Doumbe is trying to pull guard but Taranaki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Doumbe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Taranaki keeps control of Doumbe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Doumbe stalling in the clinch but Taranaki improves position.
Nice body punch from Taranaki.
Doumbe taking a breather.
Taranaki stalling. #TD#
Taranaki jumps into guard, dragging Doumbe to the mat.
Taranaki trying to control the position.
Taranaki keeping moving, preventing Doumbe from controlling successfully.
Taranaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Doumbe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taranaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taranaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doumbe can do to turn this around?
Doumbe won't allow Taranaki to get back to his feet.
Taranaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Taranaki being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Taranaki tries for a takedown but Doumbe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Taranaki goes for a double leg but Doumbe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Doumbe continues to drive forward.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Doumbe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Taranaki tries to pull guard but Doumbe holds him up against the cage and eventually Taranaki drops back down to his feet.
Taranaki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Doumbe lands an uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Doumbe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doumbe fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tsyuoshi Taranaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taranaki, 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsyuoshi Taranaki!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2018

#R1#
Lopez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Taranaki tries to get set, Lopez tries to push him back and clinch up but Taranaki manages to avoid the attempt.
Taranaki with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Lopez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Taranaki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lopez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Taranaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lopez working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Lopez jumps into guard, dragging Taranaki to the mat.
Lopez is pulling down on Taranaki's head to control his posture.
Lopez looking for a sweep. Not yet Lopez, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez has his hands on Taranaki's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lopez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #ES#
Lopez is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Taranaki presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lopez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Taranaki prevents it.
Taranaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lopez smiles and moves away.
Leandro Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsyuoshi Taranaki.
Taranaki misses with a takedown
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taranaki scores with a head kick.
Lopez lands a body shot.
Taranaki misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Lopez moves into the clinch.#T2#
Lopez wants to break free but Taranaki has control.
Lopez missing with knees to the body.
Taranaki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lopez. #TD#
Lopez jumps guard. #SUB#
Lopez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez has his hands on Taranaki's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Lopez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taranaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taranaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Taranaki trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Taranaki is fighting to break Lopez's control of his arms but Lopez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Lopez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taranaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Taranaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lopez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taranaki shoots in but no luck this time.
Lopez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taranaki swivels and escapes.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Taranaki but Taranaki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lopez dives in for a single leg takedown but Taranaki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Taranaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lopez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lopez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Taranaki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lopez is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranaki scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#
It looks like Leandro Lopez has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lopez or perhaps it was just good defense by Taranaki, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leandro Lopez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leandro Lopez's cut.
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#
Good leg kick by Taranaki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Leandro Lopez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lopez looks for a takedown but Taranaki sprawls well.
Taranaki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lopez dives in for a single leg takedown but Taranaki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lopez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Taranaki! #ROC2#
Lopez is rocked!
Taranaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lopez as he avoids it easily.
Lopez lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Lopez moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranaki is trying to pull guard but Lopez has him pressed against the cage.
Lopez pushes off an throws an elbow but Taranaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Taranaki wants to get back to striking at distance but Lopez won't allow it.
Lopez slows down the pace here. #T1#
Taranaki tries to score a body lock takedown but Lopez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Leandro Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsyuoshi Taranaki.
Lopez misses with a knee strike.
Lopez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taranaki's efforts to push away.
Lopez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taranaki has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Lopez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Taranaki uses from the top position.
Taranaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Lopez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Taranaki passes into side control.
Lopez is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Lopez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Taranaki.
Lopez regains half guard.
Lopez is not content to let Taranaki control the position.#SUB2#
Taranaki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lopez wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Taranaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lopez gets back to full guard.
Lopez striking off his back but it's not causing Taranaki any problems.
Lopez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lopez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taranaki manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T4#
Lopez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lopez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez forces his way into half guard.
Taranaki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lopez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopez throwing shots but Taranaki is blocking nicely.
Still in half guard, Lopez seems content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leandro Lopez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leandro Lopez's cut.
That's time! Lopez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Lopez clinches up with Taranaki and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Lopez manages to pull guard.
Lopez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lopez controlling the position.#SUB#
Lopez has his foot on Taranaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taranaki works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranaki wants to stand but Lopez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lopez is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Taranaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Taranaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Taranaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lopez throws a push kick but Taranaki slaps the foot to one side.
Lopez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taranaki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lopez somewhat.
Lopez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Taranaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Lopez, which made it look bad.
Lopez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leandro Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsyuoshi Taranaki.#CL#
Lopez moves into the clinch.
Lopez is pressed up against the cage. Taranaki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lopez down to the mat. Lopez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A head kick misses from Lopez. #CL#
Lopez pushes Taranaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Lopez wants to take the fight to the mat but Taranaki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Taranaki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lopez has him pressed against the cage.
Lopez jumps guard but Taranaki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Taranaki stops a takedown attempt from Lopez.
Lopez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
Lopez is trying to drag Taranaki to the mat but Taranaki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Taranaki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lopez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Taranaki tries to pull guard but Lopez holds him up against the cage and eventually Taranaki drops back down to his feet.
Lopez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Taranaki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lopez is trying to pull guard but Taranaki has him pressed against the cage.
Lopez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lopez tries to circle away but Taranaki has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lopez is looking for a takedown.
Taranaki wants to stall.
Lopez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Taranaki is defending well.
Taranaki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lopez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lopez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taranaki can pounce on him.
Taranaki tries to clinch up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranaki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice body kick there by Taranaki.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leandro Lopez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taranaki throws a nice head kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leandro Lopez.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lopez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leandro Lopez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Taranaki moves out of range as Llamas throws a body kick.
Taranaki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Llamas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Llamas wants to stand but Taranaki has his arm trapped.
Taranaki is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Taranaki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llamas working the ground and pound from side control.
Taranaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Llamas creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Taranaki sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Llamas trying to control the position but Taranaki is working away.
Llamas is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Taranaki will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Taranaki tries to buck Llamas off but Llamas is having none of it.
Llamas tries to stand but Taranaki is controlling his head.
Llamas tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Taranaki is looking for a sweep.
Taranaki is not content to let Llamas control the position.
Llamas tries to advance to mount but Taranaki denies him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Llamas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taranaki tries to avoid it but Llamas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taranaki to the ground. Taranaki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Llamas wants to clinch up but Taranaki keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Llamas closes the distance and clinches.
Llamas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Llamas leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Taranaki manages to break the clinch. #T3##CL2#
Llamas rushes Taranaki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Taranaki. #BC2#
Llamas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taranaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Llamas but Llamas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Llamas is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Llamas closes the distance and clinches.
Llamas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Taranaki fails to pull guard.
Llamas controlling the action here for a moment.
Llamas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
Taranaki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Llamas's efforts to push away.
Taranaki tries to pull guard but Llamas holds him up against the cage and eventually Taranaki drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsyuoshi Taranaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taranaki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Llamas prevents it.
Llamas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Taranaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Llamas pushes Taranaki up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Llamas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Llamas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Some wild striking there from Llamas.
Taranaki looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Llamas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taranaki avoids it really well and circles away.
Taranaki misses with a head kick.
Llamas closes the distance and clinches up with Taranaki, looking for a takedown. Llamas pushes Taranaki against the cage but Taranaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Taranaki shoots in but no luck this time.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranaki has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Llamas.
Taranaki has a takedown stuffed.
Llamas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Taranaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Llamas sprawls well. He's pushed Taranaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Llamas feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsyuoshi Taranaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Llamas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Llamas throws a head kick but Taranaki moves out of range.
Taranaki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Llamas tries to clinch there but Taranaki circles away.
Llamas misses with a wild combination.
Taranaki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Llamas manages to circle out of the way.
Llamas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Taranaki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Taranaki throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Llamas shoots in and drives through. Taranaki sprawls well.
Llamas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Taranaki throws a big counter combination but Llamas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Llamas is breathing heavily.#T2#
Taranaki dives in for a single leg takedown but Llamas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Taranaki dives in and grabs Llamas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Llamas pushes down on Taranaki's head and hops out.
Llamas unleashes a big counter combination but Taranaki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Llamas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Taranaki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Llamas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Llamas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diego Llamas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taranaki tries for a takedown but Llamas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Taranaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Llamas, which made it look bad.
Taranaki shoots in but no luck this time.
Taranaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Taranaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taranaki attempts a counter takedown but Llamas avoids it well and moves away.
Taranaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Llamas moves in looking to clinch but Taranaki pushes him off.
Llamas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taranaki is fending him off so far but Llamas persists. Nope, Taranaki circles away and we're back to standing.
Taranaki throwing a counter right hand but Llamas manages to avoid it.
Taranaki stuffs the takedown attempt from Llamas. Llamas gets slowly back to his feet.
Taranaki seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Llamas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taranaki.
Llamas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Taranaki chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Nice sprawl there from Llamas as Taranaki shoots in.
Taranaki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taranaki wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Llamas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Taranaki throws an elbow but it misses.
Taranaki tries to pull guard but Llamas won't allow it.
Llamas tries for a takedown but Taranaki manages to get underhooks.
Taranaki wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Llamas manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Taranaki moves into the clinch successfully.
Llamas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Taranaki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Llamas's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Diego Llamas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Taranaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Llamas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taranaki goes for a double leg but Llamas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Llamas continues to drive forward.
Llamas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taranaki lands a head kick. Llamas smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL#
Taranaki clinches up with Llamas and pushes him back against the cage.
Llamas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Taranaki after a bit of a struggle.
Llamas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Taranaki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taranaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Llamas.#CL#
Taranaki clinches up against the cage.
Taranaki jumps guard but Llamas stands there with Taranaki around his waist. Taranaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Llamas taking a breather. #T1#
Llamas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taranaki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Llamas.#BC#
Taranaki breaks from the clinch.
Llamas is looking to clinch.
Taranaki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Llamas sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Taranaki clinches up with Llamas and pushes him back against the cage.
Llamas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Taranaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Llamas shoots in for a takedown but Taranaki shows good takedown defense.
Llamas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taranaki doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Llamas to counter with a crisp jab.
Llamas wants to clinch up but Taranaki keeps it at a distance.
Llamas fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Taranaki shoots in looking for a takedown but Llamas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taranaki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Llamas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taranaki as he avoids it easily.
A low kick from Llamas misses #CL#
and Taranaki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Taranaki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Taranaki stalling in the clinch.
Taranaki misses with a punch to the body.
Taranaki keeps control of Llamas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Llamas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taranaki has him pressed against the cage.
Llamas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Taranaki is defending well.#TD#
Taranaki pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Taranaki trying to control the position here.
Llamas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taranaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taranaki is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Llamas passes Taranaki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Llamas trying to control from half guard but Taranaki is working away.
Llamas with the ground and pound but Taranaki uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Llamas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Llamas cracks Taranaki with a solid left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranaki wants to control the position but Llamas says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Taranaki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego Llamas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Llamas is looking to advance position but Taranaki has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Llamas!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2018

#R1##CL#
Taranaki tries to keep at a distance but Knuckles has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knuckles tries to break free but Taranaki pushes him back against the cage.
Knuckles is looking for a takedown.
Knuckles is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knuckles tries to break the clinch but Taranaki is controlling the position.
Taranaki is trying to pull guard but Knuckles turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Taranaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Taranaki fails to pull guard.
Emory Knuckles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsyuoshi Taranaki.
Taranaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Knuckles walks away with a smile on his face. Taranaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Taranaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taranaki lands a nice looking kick to the body. Knuckles takes a step back to recover.
Knuckles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles has his takedown stuffed
and Taranaki counters with a leg kick.
Knuckles misses with a takedown attempt
and Taranaki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Knuckles drives through and clinches with Taranaki against the cage. #T1#
Taranaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knuckles is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Taranaki is defending well.
Knuckles is breathing heavily.
Knuckles has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Taranaki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knuckles wants to break free but Taranaki has control.
Knuckles is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Taranaki is defending well.
Knuckles tries to score a body lock takedown but Taranaki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Taranaki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Taranaki wants to get back to striking at distance but Knuckles won't allow it.
Knuckles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Knuckles is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Taranaki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knuckles prevents a body shot from Taranaki.
Taranaki tries to circle away but Knuckles has him pinned against the cage.
Knuckles is looking for a takedown.
Taranaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Knuckles smiles and moves away.
Knuckles has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Taranaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knuckles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taranaki shoots in and drives through. Knuckles sprawls well.
Taranaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Taranaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Taranaki misses with a wild combination.
Knuckles misses with a series of wild punches.
Taranaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Taranaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knuckles avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Knuckles fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taranaki avoids it really well and circles away.
Knuckles closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Knuckles shoots in and drives through. Taranaki sprawls well.
Taranaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taranaki as he avoids it easily.
Taranaki connects with a crisp jab.
Taranaki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knuckles.
Knuckles throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taranaki's waist but Taranaki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knuckles off to one side.
Taranaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knuckles avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Taranaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Knuckles as he jumps to the side.
Knuckles shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Taranaki defends it nicely.
Taranaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knuckles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taranaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Taranaki darts in looking for a takedown but Knuckles gets double underhooks and turns Taranaki into the cage.
Knuckles appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knuckles goes for a double leg but Taranaki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Taranaki continues to drive forward.
Taranaki shoots in but Knuckles avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tsyuoshi Taranaki 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.
#R2#
Knuckles avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knuckles moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Knuckles misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Taranaki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Taranaki lands a head kick. Knuckles smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Knuckles will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Knuckles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taranaki is fending him off so far but Knuckles persists. Nope, Taranaki circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emory Knuckles. 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.
Knuckles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taranaki wants to clinch up but Knuckles keeps it at a distance.
Knuckles shoots in looking for a takedown. Taranaki tries to sprawl out of it but Knuckles keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taranaki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Taranaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taranaki misses with a head kick.
Taranaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Taranaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knuckles defends it well.
Knuckles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taranaki. #CL#
Knuckles rushes Taranaki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Taranaki stalling in the clinch but Knuckles improves position.
Knuckles has Taranaki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Taranaki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Taranaki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knuckles has Taranaki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Taranaki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Taranaki tries to break free but Knuckles pushes him back against the cage.
Knuckles wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taranaki has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Taranaki tries to pull guard but Knuckles forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Knuckles's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Taranaki keeps control of Knuckles as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knuckles can't break the clinch.
Taranaki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Knuckles's efforts to push away.
Knuckles gets underhooks to prevent Taranaki's takedown attempt.
Knuckles working hard to break the clinch.
Knuckles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Taranaki fails to pull guard.
Taranaki prevents the takedown attempt.
Taranaki is looking to take this one to the mat.
A frustrated look appears on Taranaki's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Knuckles with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knuckles tries to circle away but Taranaki has him pinned against the cage.
Taranaki working hard to break the clinch.
Taranaki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Knuckles gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Taranaki gets underhooks to prevent Knuckles's takedown attempt.
Knuckles is looking to break free of the clinch but Taranaki has double underhooks.
Knuckles working aggressively here.
Taranaki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taranaki is trying to stall.
Taranaki trying to stall but Knuckles improves his position.
Taranaki is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Knuckles has denied him.
Taranaki looking for a takedown.
Taranaki wants to get back to striking at distance but Knuckles won't allow it.
Knuckles wants to break free but Taranaki has control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Knuckles jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Taranaki walks away with a smile on his face. Knuckles gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Taranaki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Knuckles fails with a takedown attempt.
Taranaki feints the counter takedown.
Taranaki looks for a takedown but Knuckles sprawls well.
Knuckles throws a big counter combination but Taranaki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Knuckles throws a combination that misses
and Taranaki counters with a low kick, right behind Knuckles 's knee.
Taranaki throws a head kick that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranaki misses with a takedown attempt - Knuckles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taranaki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knuckles counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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 Emory Knuckles will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Knuckles tries for a takedown but Taranaki circles away easily
and Taranaki counters with a three punch combo that has Knuckles backing up. Knuckles nods at Taranaki to acknowledge the strikes.
Knuckles throws a half hearted mid kick.
Taranaki wants to counter with a clinch but Knuckles pushes him away.
Taranaki lands a jab to Knuckles's midsection.
Taranaki goes for a double leg but Knuckles avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Knuckles continues to drive forward.
Knuckles throws a big counter combination but Taranaki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Knuckles gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Taranaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knuckles shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emory Knuckles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taranaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranaki shoots in for a takedown but Knuckles shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taranaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knuckles avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Knuckles!
Taranaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Emory Knuckles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knuckles shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Taranaki eats them both and turns towards Knuckles to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Knuckles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taranaki.
Taranaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knuckles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taranaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knuckles fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knuckles tries for a takedown but Taranaki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Taranaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Knuckles tries to sprawl out of it but Taranaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knuckles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Taranaki throws a head kick that Knuckles semi-blocks.
Knuckles closes the distance and clinches up with Taranaki, looking for a takedown. Knuckles pushes Taranaki against the cage but Taranaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Taranaki fails with the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taranaki stuffs the takedown.
Emory Knuckles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knuckles stuffs the takedown attempt from Taranaki. Taranaki gets slowly back to his feet.
Knuckles tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Taranaki defends well and Knuckles ends up having to push Taranaki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Taranaki is looking to clinch. #T3#
Knuckles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Knuckles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taranaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knuckles slaps away a takedown attempt from Taranaki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Knuckles has his takedown stuffed
and Taranaki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knuckles thinking.
Taranaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Knuckles.
Taranaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
Knuckles clinches up against the cage.
Knuckles wants to take the fight to the mat but Taranaki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knuckles has Taranaki pressed against the cage, preventing Taranaki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Taranaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knuckles just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knuckles gets underhooks to prevent Taranaki's takedown attempt. #T4#
Knuckles goes for a takedown in the clinch but Taranaki prevents it. #TD#
Knuckles has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Taranaki uses from the top position. #SUB#
Knuckles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Knuckles escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taranaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taranaki forces his way into half guard.
Taranaki trying to control from Knuckles's half guard. Knuckles has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Emory Knuckles.
I think Knuckles has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tsyuoshi Taranaki!

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