Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AKF 53 | Obama vs. Dimitrov
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Quiniou.
Umuhoza moves out of range as Quiniou throws a body kick.
Quiniou smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Umuhoza misses with a straight left.
Umuhoza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Umuhoza takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Quiniou scores with a punch to the head.
That kick from Umuhoza tenderised Quiniou's leg. Quiniou is trying to keep his angry face on.
Umuhoza with a nice calf kick.
Quiniou throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Umuhoza misses.
Umuhoza looks to land a right hand but Quiniou moved out of range.
Quiniou looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Umuhoza drops his hands momentarily and Quiniou takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A combination from Umuhoza does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quiniou avoids a punch combination nicely.
Quiniou cracks Umuhoza with a good jab.
Umuhoza's jab looks to have found its range, popping Quiniou under the eye.
Quiniou thumps Umuhoza with a low kick.
Quiniou walks into a left hand. #T1#
Umuhoza tried to score with a low kick but Quiniou checks it.
Umuhoza wants to slow Quiniou down by chopping away at his legs.
Quiniou looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Quiniou has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Umuhoza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quiniou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umuhoza missing with a left hand there. Quiniou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Umuhoza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Umuhoza scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Quiniou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umuhoza moves away.
Quiniou scores with a nice right hand.
Jab from Umuhoza.
Quiniou fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Umuhoza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Umuhoza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quiniou throws a looping overhand right but Umuhoza ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umuhoza misses with a low kick.
Umuhoza thows a leg kick but Quiniou checks it
and Quiniou counters with a nice uppercut.
Quiniou keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Quiniou showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Umuhoza. #T2#
A shot to the liver by Quiniou. Beautiful body shot.
Quiniou on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Umuhoza lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Umuhoza throws a half hearted mid kick.
Umuhoza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quiniou circles away quickly and effectively.
Umuhoza takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheers as Quiniou lands an impressive looking overhand right. Umuhoza doesn't seem phased though.
Umuhoza throws the kick towards the body but Quiniou avoids it.
Quiniou checks a low kick from Umuhoza.
Quiniou throws a jab but it's blocked by Umuhoza.
Quiniou lands with an uppercut that bounces Umuhoza off the ropes and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quiniou connects with a jab.
Quiniou lands with a hook. Umuhoza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Quiniou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quiniou is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Umuhoza had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Umuhoza displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Umuhoza misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brendan Quiniou 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#
Umuhoza looks to land a right hand but Quiniou moved out of range.
Quiniou looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Umuhoza misses with a wild body shot.
Umuhoza throws the left hand but Quiniou avoids the punch easily.
Umuhoza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quiniou lands with a shot to the body.
Umuhoza throws a leg kick but Quiniou sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Quiniou throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Quiniou chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Quiniou throws a push kick but Umuhoza slaps the foot to one side.
Quiniou defending well as Umuhoza loads up on a big left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Umuhoza.
Quiniou lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Quiniou.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Quiniou. Umuhoza shrugs it off though.
Quiniou sizes up Umuhoza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umuhoza misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quiniou. Umuhoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Umuhoza tried to score with a low kick but Quiniou checks it.#T1#
Quiniou misses with a right hand
and Umuhoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brendan Quiniou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Umuhoza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Quiniou ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Quiniou chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Umuhoza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Quiniou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quiniou slips under a jab.
Quiniou checks the leg kick nicely there.
Umuhoza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Umuhoza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Quiniou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Umuhoza.
It seemed like Quiniou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Quiniou scores with a nice right hand.
Quiniou checks a leg kick nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Quiniou!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quiniou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Umuhoza.
Quiniou throws a head kick but Umuhoza moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Quiniou.
Umuhoza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quiniou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Quiniou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Quiniou looks to land a left hand but Umuhoza moved out of range nicely.
Quiniou lands an overhand right.
Brendan Quiniou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umuhoza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Quiniou.
Quiniou on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Quiniou ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Quiniou throws a body shot but no joy.
Quiniou pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Umuhoza back to the ropes. Quiniou follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Quiniou walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Umuhoza checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Umuhoza looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters circling - Umuhoza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quiniou lands with a hook. Umuhoza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Umuhoza misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Quiniou.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Quiniou lands an impressive looking overhand right. Umuhoza doesn't seem phased though.
Quiniou darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Umuhoza walks into a straight right hand from Quiniou.
Quiniou tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brendan Quiniou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Quiniou tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Quiniou lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Umuhoza throws a series of punches but Quiniou avoids them all with ease.
A nice inside leg kick there by Umuhoza. That's going to slow Quiniou down.
Umuhoza has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Quiniou.
Umuhoza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Quiniou throws an overhand right that lands on Umuhoza's shoulder, as Umuhoza tries to avoid the shot.
Umuhoza throws a chopping leg kick but Quiniou manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Quiniou with a nice calf kick.
Quiniou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Umuhoza tries a head kick but it misses.
Umuhoza throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umuhoza takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Quiniou scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brendan Quiniou is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Umuhoza walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umuhoza needs to keep his hands up - Quiniou had a free shot at his head there.
Umuhoza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Umuhoza throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Umuhoza tries a low kick but Quiniou avoids it.
Quiniou throws a jab but it's blocked by Umuhoza.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Quiniou - that will leave a mark!
Quiniou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Quiniou.
Umuhoza scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Umuhoza takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed right hand from Umuhoza misses the target.
A big right from Umuhoza misses.
Quiniou throws a lazy body kick
and Umuhoza counters with a left and a right that stings Quiniou.
Quiniou lands a jab to the nose.
Umuhoza lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Quiniou uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umuhoza looks to land a combination but Quiniou avoids it well.
Quiniou doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Umuhoza fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kamaru Umuhoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quiniou throws a body punch but Umuhoza moves out of range.
It looked like Umuhoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Umuhoza wants to slow Quiniou down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Quiniou with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Quiniou thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Quiniou backs away, Umuhoza returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Umuhoza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Umuhoza misses with a looping left.
Quiniou moves away from the strike by Umuhoza.
Quiniou throws out a loose jab but Umuhoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umuhoza fires out a quick counter leg kick but Quiniou just manages to avoid it.
Quiniou throws a series of punches but Umuhoza avoids them all with ease.
Quiniou blocks a leg kick.
Umuhoza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Quiniou.
Umuhoza feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Quiniou throws a hook but Umuhoza avoids it easily.
Umuhoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Umuhoza misses with an uppercut
and Quiniou counters with a straight right hand.
Umuhoza lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umuhoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quiniou.
Kamaru Umuhoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Umuhoza is looking to score with low kicks.
Umuhoza throws a hook to the side of Quiniou's head but Quiniou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Umuhoza lands with a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brendan Quiniou.
Well Quiniou has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brendan Quiniou!
In defeat, Kamaru Umuhoza stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn he got me. Hats off to him. I don't have any excuses. I'll be back'.

Event: AKF FN | Benedetti vs. Knox
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Quiniou is looking to land body kicks.
Route has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cloud9 in the buildup to the fight.
Quiniou swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Route to counter with a crisp jab.
Brendan Quiniou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Route, as that shot connected.
Quiniou moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Quiniou lands an impressive looking overhand right. Route doesn't seem phased though.
Route steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quiniou.
Route appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Quiniou slips a jab from Route.
Route throws a body shot but no joy.
Quiniou misses with a hook
and Route counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Route throws a body shot but no joy.
Route on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Quiniou. Quiniou obviously looking to wear him down.
Route misses with a hook.
Quiniou needs to keep his hands up - Route had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Route just misses with a punch to the body.
Route scores with a hook to the body. Quiniou takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Route throws a low kick, looking for Quiniou's leg but Quiniou calmly moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Route finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Route lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Quiniou has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Quiniou and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Quiniou lands a jab to the head.
Quiniou lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Route. Quiniou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quiniou digs a good hook to Route's body.
Route is looking to land body kicks.
Quiniou lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Route tries to move into range but Quiniou moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Quiniou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Route gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Route takes a swing at Quiniou's ribcage but misses.
Route throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Quiniou lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Route backs up against the ropes.
Route finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Quiniou goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Quiniou has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Route throws a wild body kick that Quiniou sees coming a mile off.
Route connects with a solid leg kick.
Route slips a straight right by Quiniou.
Quiniou blocks a jab.
Quiniou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Quiniou swings for the body but Route moves out of range. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Route.
Route throws a push kick but Quiniou slaps the foot to one side.
Quiniou slips under a jab from Route.
Route is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quiniou.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Route lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Quiniou has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Quiniou and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Route takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Quiniou blocks a low kick nicely.
Route throws a chopping leg kick but Quiniou manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Route misses the shot to the body.
Route misses with a wild body shot.
Route swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Quiniou.
A jab lands there for Quiniou.
Route lands a nice shot that snaps Quiniou's head back. #CUT#It looks like Brendan Quiniou has been cut.
Quiniou checks the leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Route looks to land a left hand but Quiniou moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Quiniou. That snapped Route's head back.
Route tries to clinch up.
Route moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that En Route will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brendan Quiniou's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Route misses the target.
Quiniou looks to land a left hand but Route moved out of range nicely.
Route misses with a looping left.
Quiniou throws a body shot but no joy.
Quiniou looks to land a right hand but Route moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Quiniou.
Quiniou misses with a straight left.
A big left from Quiniou misses.
Route ducks under a wild hook from Quiniou.
Route walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Quiniou scores with a punch to the head.
Quiniou lands with a thumping leg kick.
Quiniou misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quiniou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Route manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Quiniou blocks the leg kick.
Route steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quiniou.
A nice leg kick lands there from Route.
Route blocks a leg kick.
Route tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Quiniou is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Quiniou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Quiniou lands a lovely overhand right.
Quiniou throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Route counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Route ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quiniou moves away.
Nice defenses there by Route.
Route staying out of range there.
Route gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Quiniou lands with a shot to the body.
Route staggers Quiniou with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Quiniou looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Route is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). En Route!
During a confident post fight interview, En Route thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: AKF 43 | Human vs. Akira
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Quiniou.
Quiniou throws a counter combo.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sitsongrit defending well as Quiniou loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit looks to land a body kick but Quiniou moved away.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Quiniou.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit dodges the punch combination from Quiniou.
Quiniou throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Quiniou takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Quiniou looks for the body kick but Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Quiniou lands with a hook. Sitsongrit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quiniou lands a glancing blow to the side of Sitsongrit 's head.
Quiniou moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Quiniou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sitsongrit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quiniou throws a body shot but no joy.
Quiniou on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Quiniou's body.
Quiniou cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Quiniou moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Quiniou avoids a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Quiniou is out of range.
Quiniou comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Quiniou doesn't seem phased though.
Good leg kick by Quiniou.
Sitsongrit takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Quiniou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quiniou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Quiniou cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quiniou moves away.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Quiniou lands a glancing blow to the side of Sitsongrit 's head.
Quiniou loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quiniou was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit .#T2#
A clash of legs there as Quiniou blocks the low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Quiniou keeps the fight on the outside.
Quiniou's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit .
Quiniou lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sitsongrit circles away quickly and effectively.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Quiniou shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Quiniou changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Quiniou scores with a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Sitsongrit .
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Quiniou is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brendan Quiniou dominated that round.
That's time! Sitsongrit 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Quiniou ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit .
A combination from Quiniou does no damage.
Quiniou takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Quiniou slips under a jab from Sitsongrit .
Quiniou throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Quiniou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sitsongrit is looking to wear down Quiniou with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Quiniou lands the left hand.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Quiniou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Quiniou lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sitsongrit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Quiniou can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Quiniou finds it's way round the side to connect with Sitsongrit 's head.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Quiniou moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Quiniou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Quiniou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Sitsongrit counters with a quick kick to the body but Quiniou blocks it.
Brendan Quiniou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quiniou lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brendan Quiniou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit .
Quiniou misses with a body kick.
Quiniou buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Quiniou loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Quiniou.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Quiniou's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but Quiniou pushes him off.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Quiniou is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Sitsongrit tries a head kick but it misses.
Quiniou throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Crunch! Quiniou slams his shin into Sitsongrit 's torso.
Quiniou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quiniou throws a counter combo.
Quiniou throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sitsongrit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quiniou takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Quiniou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quiniou lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sitsongrit 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Quiniou connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sitsongrit scrambles back to his feet.
Quiniou misses with a few strikes there.
Quiniou turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Quiniou is out of range.
Quiniou with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Quiniou throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Quiniou checks it.
A jab from Quiniou does it's job there.
Sitsongrit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Quiniou avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit .
An inside leg kick lands from Quiniou.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Quiniou moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A solid body kick from Quiniou.
Quiniou throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brendan Quiniou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Quiniou is looking to slow Sitsongrit down with leg kicks.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Quiniou throws a body shot but no joy.
Quiniou checks a low kick from Sitsongrit .
Quiniou appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Quiniou scores with a jab.
Quiniou ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit .
Quiniou stalks Sitsongrit and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sitsongrit 's face. Sitsongrit staggers backwards, shaken.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Quiniou manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Quiniou strikes.
Quiniou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Quiniou connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sitsongrit momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quiniou lands a right hook to the body.
Quiniou takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Quiniou looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brendan Quiniou is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Quiniou throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit .
Quiniou moves out of range of the body kick.
Sitsongrit takes one to the chin there.
Quiniou paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quiniou throws a front kick aimed at Sitsongrit 's knee but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Quiniou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a jab to the body
and Quiniou counters with a nice body shot.
Quiniou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Quiniou manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit moves forwards but Quiniou connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Quiniou throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit . Quiniou does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Quiniou.
Sitsongrit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sitsongrit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Quiniou stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quiniou looks to land a combination but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and Quiniou counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.#T2#
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Quiniou checks it.
Quiniou misses the jab.
Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Quiniou just manages to avoid it.
Quiniou with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Quiniou moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sitsongrit throws out a powerful jab.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Quiniou is just out of range.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Quiniou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Quiniou darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Both fighters circling a little - Sitsongrit finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
Thongthailek Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quiniou connects with a looping right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brendan Quiniou!

Event: AKF 29 | Durand vs. Dimitrov
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Machin misses with a double jab.
Machin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Quiniou moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Machin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brendan Quiniou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quiniou works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Quiniou circles away from the clinch attempt.
Quiniou throws a quick inside leg kick.
Machin misses with a body shot.
Machin tries to close the distance and clinch but Quiniou swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Quiniou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machin.
A little jabbing left from Quiniou on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Quiniou connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Machin misses with a leg kick
and Quiniou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machin takes a swing at Quiniou's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from Machin misses
and Quiniou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quiniou listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Quiniou scores with a body shot.
Quiniou lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Quiniou scores with a hook.
Machin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Quiniou tests Machin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machin lands with a nice combination. Quiniou backs away looking to recover.#T1#
Quiniou uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Machin misses the shot to the body.
Quiniou connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Machin is looking to clinch but Quiniou is avoiding it.
Quiniou lands a jab to the nose.
Machin tries to move into range but Quiniou moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Crunch! Quiniou slams his shin into Machin's torso.
Quiniou lands a really nice looking cross but Machin seems unphased.
Machin looks to land a right hand but Quiniou moved out of range.
Machin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Quiniou manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Quiniou feints a counter leg kick.
Machin swinging wildly here.
Machin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Quiniou finds it's way round the side to connect with Machin's head.
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!
A slapping body kick lands there for Quiniou.
Machin is looking to wear down Quiniou with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Quiniou tests Machin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machin moves in looking to clinch but Quiniou pushes him off.
Machin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Machin there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Quiniou scores with a three punch combo!
Machin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Quiniou.
Quiniou bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Machin's head backwards.
Quiniou will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Machin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Quiniou lunges at Machin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machin's hand.
Machin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Machin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Machin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Quiniou swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Quiniou lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Machin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Quiniou manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Machin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Machin looks for the body kick but Quiniou saw that one coming.
Quiniou is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Machin with a body shot.
Machin ducks right into an uppercut from Quiniou.
Machin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Quiniou manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Quiniou fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Machin tries a low kick but Quiniou avoids it.
Quiniou lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Quiniou circles away from the clinch attempt.
Quiniou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machin.
Quiniou throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A nice combination there by Quiniou.
Quiniou connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Machin wants to clinch up but Quiniou keeps it at a distance.
Quiniou lands with a slapping head kick.
Machin wants to clinch.
Quiniou plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brendan Quiniou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick misses from Machin.
The fighters circle momentarily. Quiniou darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Machin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Quiniou connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Machin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Quiniou throws a right and a left that Machin avoids nicely.
Quiniou avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Quiniou counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Machin misses with the combination.
Machin is looking to clinch.
A jab lands there for Quiniou.
Machin throws a leg kick but Quiniou checks it.
Machin moves to clinch but Quiniou breaks away
and Quiniou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machin misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Quiniou fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Machin.
Quiniou throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Quiniou scores with a spinning back kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brendan Quiniou dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Quiniou throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Machin on the side of the head.
A jab from Quiniou finds it's way through Machin's defenses.
Machin tries to clinch but Quiniou is having none of it.
Good exchange - Quiniou coming out on top.#ROC2#Machin is rocked!
Quiniou avoids the head kick by Machin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Quiniou.
Quiniou lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Quiniou lands a jab to Machin's midsection.
Nice shot lands for Quiniou.
Brendan Quiniou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Quiniou throws out a powerful jab.
Machin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quiniou was well out of range. Poor timing from Machin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Machin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Machin misses with the combination.
Machin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quiniou scores with a jab. Machin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Machin needs to keep his hands up - Quiniou had a free shot at his head there.
Oh Machin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Machin looks to clinch
and Quiniou counters with a big uppercut that drops Machin face first to the mat! Will he beat the count?! He's struggled up to his knees on 7 but it doesn't look like he's going to make it... he's been counted out! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Brendan Quiniou!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Quiniou.
Petrov lands a right hook to the body.
Petrov scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#It looks like Brendan Quiniou has been cut.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing. #KD#
Petrov lands a big right hand that sends Quiniou crashing to the mat! Petrov stays standing though and waves Quiniou back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quiniou uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Petrov drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Quiniou right on the button. Quiniou goes down! Petrov follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Petrov gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Radoslav Petrov!
After the fight, Radoslav Petrov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SFL 69 | Lomax vs Thomas
Date: May 09, 2021

#R1#
Tax Payer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#It looks like Brendan Quiniou has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Tax Payer as he connects with a hook.
Quiniou tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tax Payer is able to avoid easily.
Tax Payer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Quiniou connects with a single shot there.
Quiniou lands with an uppercut that bounces Tax Payer off the cage and back into range.
Tax Payer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tax Payer with the inside leg kick.
Quiniou just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Tax Payer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tax Payer misses with a looping right.
Quiniou looks to land a right hand but Tax Payer moved out of range.
Tax Payer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tax Payer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quiniou.
Quiniou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Quiniou checks a leg kick.
Tax Payer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quiniou moves away.
Tax Payer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Quiniou on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tax Payer throws a low kick but Quiniou avoids it.
Quiniou is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quiniou. Tax Payer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tax Payer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Quiniou misses with a looping left.
Tax Payer throws a front kick aimed at Quiniou's knee but Quiniou avoids it well.
Quiniou throws a counter combo.
Tax Payer throws a hook but Quiniou avoids it easily.#T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tax Payer. Quiniou shrugs it off though.
Good shot there by Quiniou.
Quiniou missing with a left hand there. Tax Payer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tax Payer throwing a counter right hand but Quiniou manages to avoid it.
Quiniou connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tax Payer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tax Payer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quiniou.
Tax Payer throws a solid leg kick but Quiniou takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tax Payer.
Quiniou swings for the body but Tax Payer moves out of range.
Quiniou thuds a left hand into Tax Payer's body.
No joy there for Quiniou, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tax Payer lands a really nice looking cross but Quiniou seems unphased.
Tax Payer misses with a right hand
and Tax Payer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quiniou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer throws a low kick but Quiniou avoids it.
Tax Payer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tax Payer tries to move into range but Quiniou moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Quiniou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tax Payer.
A telegraphed right hand from Quiniou misses the target.
Quiniou throws an overhand right that lands on Tax Payer's shoulder, as Tax Payer tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Tax Payer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tax Payer jabs Quiniou right on the nose. Quiniou blinks but takes it well.#ROC#Quiniou is rocked!
Quiniou switches off momentarily and Tax Payer cracks him with a monster right hand! Quiniou topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Tax Payer dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Tax Payer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Finnish Tax Payer!
In his post fight interview, Finnish Tax Payer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SFL 61 | Extravaganza
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
River throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've been informed that River has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Brendan Quiniou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
River clinches up against the cage.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Quiniou uses good head movement to avoid it.
River lands a body shot.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Quiniou pulls River into guard.
Quiniou looking to hit a scissor sweep but River is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quiniou keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
River controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Quiniou working for a triangle but River defends it easily. #SUB#
Quiniou working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. River doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. River manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
River works over Quiniou with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Quiniou working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. River doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. River manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Quiniou looking for subs off his back but River has passed one foot through into half guard.
Quiniou manages to get to full guard.
River forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Quiniou tries to get to full guard but River has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
River is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. River connects with a nice short shot to Quiniou's temple.
Quiniou wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Quiniou manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Quiniou looking for a sweep. Not yet Quiniou, not yet.
River wants to pass the guard but Quiniou is keeping the position.
River trying to control but Quiniou is working from the bottom. #T3#
Quiniou wants to sweep here but River controlling him for the moment.
River trying to control but Quiniou is working from the bottom.
River landing some decent shots from guard.
Quiniou 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.
Quiniou is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
River wants to improve his position but Quiniou is controlling well.
River gets back to full guard. #T4#
Quiniou forces his way into half guard.
River wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Quiniou wants to control but River is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Quiniou is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and River defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Quiniou is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bert River dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
River slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Quiniou takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Quiniou misses with a low kick.
Quiniou tries to work over River's front leg with a kick but River checks it.
River avoids the head kick by Quiniou.
River shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Quiniou counters with a stiff right hand.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quiniou.
Quiniou throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck River on the side of the head.
Quiniou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River throws a leg kick but Quiniou sees it coming and moves out of range.
Quiniou appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by River.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up but Quiniou swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Quiniou lands a jab.
River checks a leg kick.
Quiniou thows a left - swing and a miss!
River jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
River connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Quiniou.
River works the jab nicely.
River moves out of range of the body kick.
River uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Quiniou has time to react.
Quiniou lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Quiniou misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from River on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Quiniou dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on River. That did some damage!
We've been told by Quiniou's head coaches at That one gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
River lands with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Quiniou.
Quiniou throws a series of punches but River moves out of range.
River finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
River lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Quiniou.
River fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Quiniou checks it well.
River misses with a low kick.
River looks to land a left hand but Quiniou moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Quiniou.
Quiniou swinging wildly here. #T2#
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quiniou manages to avoid it.
Quiniou thinks about countering with a body kick.
River motions for Quiniou to come forward. River throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Quiniou takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Quiniou throws a lazy uppercut
and River counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice leg kick lands there from River.
River scores with a head kick. Quiniou tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Quiniou moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Quiniou misses its intended target.
River was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Brendan Quiniou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Quiniou.
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
River just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromQuiniou.
A big left from River misses.
Quiniou throws a push kick but River slaps the foot to one side.
Bert River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Quiniou takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Quiniou works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
River throws a jab when Quiniou was well out of range.
River slips under a jab from Quiniou.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quiniou.
River let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Quiniou throws a leg kick that is checked
and River counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
River throws a shot to the body. #TD2#
River manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Quiniou on his heels. He'll look to pass Quiniou's guard now, I'm sure.
Quiniou wants to sweep but no luck.
River works over Quiniou with some ground and pound from guard.
Quiniou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Quiniou isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. River stacks Quiniou 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 River!
Quiniou is looking to regain half guard here but River keeps moving and retains side control.
Quiniou is working hard here to advance position.
River trying to control the position but Quiniou is working away.
Quiniou is trying to work for a sweep but River has mounted him!#T4##SUB2#
River jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Quiniou is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Quiniou and River has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
River is looking to take a break and control but Quiniou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
River creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Quiniou taking a bit of punishment here - River scoring with strikes.
Bert River has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quiniou gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
River prevents Quiniou from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bert River 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
River wants to clinch up but Quiniou keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quiniou. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
River lands a head shot.
River lands with a straight right. Quiniou didn't see that one coming.
River tries to bum rush Quiniou with a series of wild strikes but Quiniou uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Quiniou takes a kick to the side of the head.
Quiniou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River throws a head kick but Quiniou moves out of range.
River tries to work over Quiniou's front leg with a kick but Quiniou checks it.
Quiniou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Quiniou there.
River attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
River throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Quiniou stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
River scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
River takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Quiniou pulls River into guard.
Quiniou keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully. #T1#
River is in close to Quiniou's body, working some short punches and elbows.
River landing some decent shots from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Quiniou is on top in guard. #REVR#
River keeping moving, preventing Quiniou from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
River looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Quiniou is defending well. River quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Quiniou has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! River celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bert River!
After winning the bout, Bert River thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SFL 46 | Taneyev vs Murhapuro
Date: Feb 07, 2021

#R1#
Quiniou connects with a good right hand that stumbles Soda. Soda circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Quiniou scores with a sloppy right hand. Soda should have avoided that one.
Quiniou scores with a jab to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Quiniou misses with a wild body shot.
Quiniou misses with a body shot.
Quiniou is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Quiniou lands with a nice body punch.
Quiniou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soda.
We've been hearing reports that Soda has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A swing and a miss from Soda.
Quiniou checks a leg kick nicely.
Quiniou slips under a jab.
Quiniou cracks Soda with a right hand to the side of the head.
Soda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quiniou.
Soda throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Quiniou lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Soda clinches up with Quiniou and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Quiniou decides to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Quiniou holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Quiniou escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Soda looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Quiniou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Soda trying to control the position from guard on top but Quiniou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soda advances position into side control!
Soda trying to control the action but Quiniou is working from the bottom.
Quiniou is looking for a sweep.
Soda working away.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Quiniou is trying to improve his position.
Soda is looking to take a break and control but Quiniou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Quiniou is looking to regain half guard here but Soda keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Soda politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Soda prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Quiniou on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Quiniou sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Quiniou makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Quiniou.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Quiniou has an active guard here but Soda has managed to pass into half guard. #T3#
Quiniou is looking for a sweep. Soda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Soda 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.
Quiniou tries to get to full guard but Soda has control of the leg.
Quiniou is concentrating on defense, preventing Soda from advancing position.
Soda trying to control from half guard but Quiniou is working away.
Soda is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Soda lands with a punch from half guard.
Soda controlling the action here.
Quiniou trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Soda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Quiniou has managed to free his arm - good work.
Soda is trying to control. Quiniou wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Quiniou looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Quiniou is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soda pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brendan Quiniou dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Soda throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Quiniou scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Soda clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Quiniou.
Quiniou is looking to take this one to the mat.
Soda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soda tries to work over Quiniou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quiniou blocks an uppercut.
Quiniou fails to pull guard.
Quiniou fails to pull the fight into his guard.
3 Piece Soda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Quiniou.
Quiniou prevents a body shot from Soda.
Quiniou is trying to pull guard but Soda has him pressed against the cage.
Soda lands a left hand.
Quiniou jumps guard but Soda stands there with Quiniou around his waist. Quiniou gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Soda working aggressively here.
Quiniou tries to pull guard but Soda forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Quiniou tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Soda just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Quiniou jumps guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Quiniou can't keep his opponent in guard - Soda advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Soda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Quiniou has managed to free his arm - good work.
Quiniou is looking to improve his position.
Soda content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Soda is looking for a kimura here.
Soda is controlling the pace. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Quiniou actively working from the bottom here.
Quiniou is looking for a sweep. Soda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Quiniou keeps working.
Soda content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Quiniou is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Quiniou is pressing down on Soda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Soda trying to control the position from guard on top but Quiniou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soda is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Quiniou looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Quiniou is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Soda wants to control from the top but Quiniou keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Soda moves out of range as Quiniou strikes.
Soda misses with a low kick.
Soda misses with a hook. Quiniou ducked under it nicely.
Quiniou throws a wild body kick that Soda sees coming a mile off.
Soda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Quiniou swings for the body but Soda moves out of range.
Quiniou scores with a nice right hand.
Quiniou just misses with a punch to the body.
Quiniou on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Soda. Soda obviously looking to wear him down.
3 Piece Soda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soda lands a right hook to the body.
Soda looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brendan Quiniou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Quiniou ducks right into an uppercut from Soda.
Quiniou keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Quiniou misses.
Soda tries to counter by clinching up but Quiniou breaks away and moves out of range.
Quiniou lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Soda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Quiniou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Quiniou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soda moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

3 Piece Soda dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Soda fakes the leg kick and cracks Quiniou in the body.
Soda thuds his shin into the meat of Quiniou's side.
Soda scores with a nice right hand.
Soda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Quiniou lands a glancing blow to the side of Soda's head.#CL#
Soda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Soda can't find room to land a body shot as Quiniou controls the action.
Quiniou jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Soda walks away with a smile on his face. Quiniou gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Soda misses with a leg kick.
Soda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Quiniou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soda misses with an uppercut.
Quiniou scores with a punch to the head.
Quiniou connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Soda lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soda moves out of range as Quiniou strikes.
Soda is looking to counter punch.
Soda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Quiniou's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Some bone on bone action there as Quiniou checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Quiniou jabs Soda to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Quiniou throws a hook to the side of Soda's head but Soda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soda misses with a hook. Quiniou ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Quiniou sizes up Soda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Soda wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Soda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quiniou slips under a jab.
Quiniou scores with a nice head shot.
Quiniou moves away from the strike by Soda.
Soda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Quiniou swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soda throws a wild body kick that Quiniou sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick from Quiniou misses.
Soda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Quiniou smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Quiniou avoids the body shot from Soda.
Quiniou fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Soda misses its target.
A lazy left from Quiniou finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Quiniou misses the target.
Quiniou has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Soda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Quiniou to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soda takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Soda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quiniou paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Soda looks for the body kick but Quiniou saw that one coming. #T2#
A big left from Quiniou misses.
Soda lands a front kick.
Soda scoring well with a low kick there.
Quiniou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soda.
Soda swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Soda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quiniou.
Quiniou swats away the attempt to clinch by Soda.
Soda misses with a looping right.
Quiniou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soda lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A slow jab from Quiniou misses its intended target.
Quiniou lands with a nice body punch.
Quiniou defending well as Soda loads up on a big left hand.
Soda moves out of range as Quiniou strikes.
Soda connects with a crisp jab.
Soda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quiniou paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Quiniou lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Soda misses with a looping right.
Nice body kick from Soda.
Quiniou lands with a kick to the ribs. #T3#
Soda tries to clinch there but Quiniou circles away.
Quiniou lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Soda clinches.
Quiniou blocking some punches.
Quiniou goes for a takedown in the clinch but Soda prevents it.
Soda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Quiniou smiles and moves away.
Quiniou swinging wildly here.
Soda lands with a kick to the ribs.
Soda wants to clinch.
Soda catches Quiniou with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Soda attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Quiniou misses with a straight left.
Quiniou jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Quiniou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soda.
Soda misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Quiniou misses.
Quiniou blocks a leg kick.
Quiniou connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quiniou blocks a jab.
Soda connects with a right hand. Quiniou shakes it off.
Soda throws a body shot but no joy.
Quiniou misses with an uppercut.
Quiniou rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Quiniou ducks under a wild hook from Soda.
Soda lands with a straight right. Quiniou didn't see that one coming.
Quiniou tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soda fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Quiniou.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quiniou misses the jab.
Soda tries to score with a low kick but Quiniou moves his leg out of the way.
Soda throws a jab but it's blocked by Quiniou.
Soda throws a hook to the side of Quiniou's head but Quiniou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quiniou slips under a jab.
Quiniou is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Soda with a body shot.

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 3 Piece Soda.
I think Soda 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 3 Piece Soda!
3 Piece Soda decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SFL 36 | Rishkinov vs Bangin
Date: Jan 03, 2021

#R1#
Quiniou lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Quiniou connects with a good right hand that stumbles Finch. Finch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Finch moves out of range as Quiniou throws a body kick.
It looked like Finch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Finch slips under a jab.
Nice cross by Finch.
Finch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Quiniou momentarily.
A jab lands there for Quiniou.
Quiniou throws a series of punches but Finch avoids them all with ease.
Finch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Defiant MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Quiniou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Quiniou tries to work over Finch's front leg with a kick but Finch checks it.
Finch is looking to counter punch.
Quiniou throws a sloppy head kick and Finch moves out of range easily.
Finch throws a solid leg kick but Quiniou takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Finch.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quiniou misses with a straight right.
Quiniou throws a right and a left that Finch avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quiniou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
Quiniou throws out a leg kick but Finch moves out of range and Quiniou only half commits.
Finch lands a body shot.
Quiniou fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Finch.
Finch scores with a punch to the head.
Quiniou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Quiniou has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Quiniou paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Quiniou looks to throw the jab but Finch is out of range.
Quiniou slips under a jab from Finch.
Finch connects with a jab.
Finch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quiniou misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming.
Quiniou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quiniou throws a chopping leg kick but Finch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Quiniou slips a straight right by Finch.
A slow jab from Quiniou misses its intended target.
Finch throws a body shot but no joy.
Finch takes a swing at Quiniou's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Quiniou finds it's way through Finch's defenses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quiniou. Finch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quiniou swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Quiniou throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
Finch connects with a leg kick.
Quiniou throws a body shot but no joy.
Finch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Quiniou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quiniou slips under a jab from Finch.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quiniou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finch misses with a wild body shot.
Finch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Quiniou misses its intended target.
A left lands for Finch.
Quiniou misses with a hook. Finch ducked under it nicely.
Quiniou takes one to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
Finch lands a jab to the head.
Finch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Quiniou moves forwards but Finch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Quiniou!
Quiniou throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Finch on the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Finch.
Quiniou scores with the left hand. Finch knows he should have avoided that one.
Quiniou lands a nice shot that snaps Finch's head back.
Quiniou throws a lazy uppercut
and Finch counters with a straight right hand.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quiniou.
Quiniou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Finch.
Finch is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Quiniou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Finch.
Quiniou lands with a shot to the body.
Finch throws a combination. Quiniou tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Finch misses with a straight left.
Quiniou loads up on a big right hand but Finch slips the punch.
Quiniou stuns Finch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Quiniou blocks the leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Finch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Finch scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quiniou avoids the body shot from Finch.
Quiniou feints a counter leg kick.
Quiniou throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
Finch takes a jab right on the kisser.
Finch misses with a leg kick.
Quiniou lands with a straight right. Finch didn't see that one coming.
Quiniou with a hook.
Finch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Finch throws the left hand but Quiniou avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Finch misses.
It seemed like Quiniou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Quiniou lands an overhand right.
Quiniou checks the leg kick nicely there.
Quiniou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body punch from Quiniou.
Quiniou misses with an uppercut.
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finch dips to his left and cracks Quiniou with an uppercut!
Finch throws a solid leg kick but Quiniou takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Finch.
Finch connects with the punch.
Quiniou lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Finch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Finch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Quiniou momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Quiniou misses with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Finch pivots, looking for a leg kick but Quiniou is out of range and Finch settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Quiniou on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Quiniou ducks down to avoid it.
Finch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab by Quiniou.
A telegraphed right hand from Finch misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Quiniou misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Atticus Finch will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Finch throws a series of punches but Quiniou moves out of range.
Quiniou throws a series of punches but Finch avoids them all with ease.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Quiniou moved out of range nicely.
Quiniou moves away from the strike by Finch.
Finch misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Quiniou misses its intended target.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
Quiniou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Quiniou.
Finch misses with a series of wild punches.
Finch ducks right into an uppercut from Quiniou.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Quiniou.
Finch tests Quiniou's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quiniou feints the counter takedown.
Finch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Quiniou lands with a nice body kick.
Finch misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch scores with a nice strike.#T1#
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
Quiniou tries a quick counter leg kick but Finch is wise to it.
Quiniou throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
Finch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Quiniou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Quiniou.
Finch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Finch thuds a left hand into Quiniou's body.
Quiniou scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Atticus Finch is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Finch.
Quiniou lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Finch misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Quiniou.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
Finch looks to throw the jab but Quiniou is out of range.
Finch connects with a high kick.
Quiniou scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Quiniou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Quiniou misses with a low kick.
Finch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Quiniou checks the leg kick.#T2#
Finch misses with a wild combination.
Quiniou looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Finch dodges the punch combination from Quiniou.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Quiniou.
Quiniou throws a nice looking combination but Finch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Quiniou throws a low kick but Finch avoids it.
A big right from Quiniou misses.
Quiniou throws a poor cross that misses
and Finch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Finch looks to throw the jab but Quiniou is out of range.
Quiniou is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Quiniou throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Finch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Quiniou.
Quiniou cracks Finch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Quiniou slips under a jab from Finch.
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
Quiniou jabs at Finch's body.
Quiniou scores with the left hand. Finch knows he should have avoided that one.
Finch throws out a leg kick but Quiniou moves out of range and Finch only half commits.
Finch clobbers Quiniou with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Quiniou is looking to slow Finch down with leg kicks. #T3#
Finch looks to land a left hand but Quiniou moved out of range nicely.
Finch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quiniou.
Finch loads up on a big right hand but Quiniou slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
Quiniou looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Finch moves out of range as Quiniou throws a body kick.
Quiniou looks to throw the jab but Finch is out of range.
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finch cracks a nice hook into Quiniou's ribs.
Finch throws a jab when Quiniou was well out of range.
Quiniou has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Quiniou's shoulder, as Quiniou tries to avoid the shot.
Quiniou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Quiniou misses.
Quiniou has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Finch.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quiniou.
Quiniou lands a glancing blow to the side of Finch's head.
Finch slips under a jab.
Finch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice leg kick from Quiniou, right into the meat of the thigh. #T4#
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quiniou moves away.
Finch looks to land a right hand but Quiniou moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch moves out of range of the leg kick from Quiniou.
A left lands for Quiniou.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Quiniou's head but Quiniou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quiniou drops his hands momentarily and Finch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Finch slips under a jab.
Quiniou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Quiniou misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Finch misses the target.
Quiniou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch cracks Quiniou with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Quiniou.
Quiniou delivers a nice body kick.
Finch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Quiniou throws a leg kick but Finch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Quiniou moved out of range nicely.
Finch throws a body punch but Quiniou moves out of range.
Quiniou thuds a left hand into Finch's body.
Finch staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brendan Quiniou will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Quiniou swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Quiniou.
Finch misses with a leg kick
and Quiniou counters with a nice body shot.
Quiniou throws a looping overhand right but Finch ducks down to avoid it.
Quiniou looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
Quiniou throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
A head kick misses from Finch.
Finch tried to score with a low kick but Quiniou checks it.
Quiniou let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Finch just misses with a punch to the body.
Quiniou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Quiniou takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Quiniou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quiniou throws a leg kick
and Finch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Quiniou coming out on top.
Finch works over Quiniou's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Quiniou closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Quiniou thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quiniou moves away from the strike by Finch.
Quiniou connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Finch momentarily. #T1#
Finch closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jab, jab by Quiniou - just one landing.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Quiniou. Finch shrugs it off though.
Quiniou's jab looks to have found its range, popping Finch under the eye.
A big right from Quiniou misses.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Quiniou's head but Quiniou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quiniou shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Quiniou finds it's way through Finch's defenses.
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but Quiniou is just out of range.
Finch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Finch throws a shot from downtown. Quiniou moves away and avoids it.
Quiniou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Quiniou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch throws a leg kick but Quiniou sees it coming and moves out of range.
Quiniou lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Quiniou thumps Finch with a low kick.
Quiniou has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Quiniou there as he acknowledges the shot.
Finch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Quiniou's hands.#T2#
Quiniou connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Finch momentarily.
Finch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
Quiniou keeps Finch at a distance using the push kick.
Quiniou misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming.
Quiniou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Finch punishes Quiniou's body with a nice straight punch.
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quiniou.
Quiniou looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Quiniou.
Finch checks a low kick from Quiniou.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Quiniou ducks down to avoid it.
Quiniou loads up on a big right hand but Finch slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Finch misses the target.
Finch walks into a stiff left hand from Quiniou.
Finch lands with a straight right. Quiniou didn't see that one coming.
Quiniou takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Finch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quiniou.
Quiniou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Quiniou.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Quiniou moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Quiniou misses with a straight left.
Finch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Quiniou throws out a loose jab but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quiniou slips a jab from Finch.
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quiniou.
Finch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Quiniou.
Quiniou lands a head shot.
Finch throws a body punch but Quiniou moves out of range.
Finch is looking to score with low kicks.
Finch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quiniou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Quiniou lands a two punch combo.
Quiniou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Quiniou.
A big right from Finch misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quiniou.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Quiniou's shoulder, as Quiniou tries to avoid the shot.
Quiniou with the counter takedown but Finch avoids it easily.#T4#
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Quiniou looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
Finch misses with a wild combination.
Quiniou throws a nice outside leg kick.
Finch tests Quiniou's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Quiniou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Finch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Quiniou on the side of the head.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Quiniou now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Quiniou looks for the body kick but Finch saw that one coming.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Quiniou's head but Quiniou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Quiniou.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quiniou looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Quiniou throws an overhand right that lands on Finch's shoulder, as Finch tries to avoid the shot.
Finch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Finch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quiniou.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brendan Quiniou.
Well Quiniou has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brendan Quiniou!

Event: SFL 28 | Lomax vs Taneyev III
Date: Nov 25, 2020

#R1#
Kneeland throws a shot from downtown. Quiniou moves away and avoids it.
Quiniou tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Quiniou throws a right hand that misses
and Quiniou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Brendan Quiniou has been cut.
Kneeland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Quiniou takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kneeland misses with an uppercut.
Kneeland throws a big shot that misses.
Quiniou changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kneeland seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kneeland misses with an uppercut. Quiniou saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeland fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Quiniou checks it well.
Quiniou drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kneeland defends it well.
Quiniou drops his hands momentarily and Kneeland takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Quiniou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Kneeland throws a looping overhand right but Quiniou ducks down to avoid it.
Kneeland bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Quiniou on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kneeland swings widly with a right hand
enabling Quiniou to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Skillz Kneeland has been cut.
Kneeland misses with a body shot.
Quiniou tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kneeland tries to clinch up but Quiniou circles away and keeps his distance.
Quiniou drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kneeland defends it well.
Kneeland fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Quiniou on the side of the head.
Kneeland lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kneeland throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Quiniou takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kneeland is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kneeland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quiniou moves away.
Kneeland missing with a left hand there. Quiniou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Quiniou tries to counter it with a takedown but Kneeland pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quiniou ducks under a wild hook from Kneeland.
Kneeland swings for the body but Quiniou moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kneeland, as that shot connected.
Kneeland scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#Quiniou is rocked!
Quiniou looks up at the clock. Bad move! Kneeland lands a right hand from hell, dropping Quiniou. Kneeland pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Skillz Kneeland!

Event: SFL 21 | Gold Rush
Date: Oct 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Quiniou fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dreth sprawls well initially but Quiniou persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dreth is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at FF Forever, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dreth won't allow Quiniou to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Quiniou is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Dreth looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dreth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quiniou is trying to control the action in half guard but Dreth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Dreth works his way to full guard. Good work.
Quiniou trying to control the position from guard on top but Dreth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quiniou showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dreth keeping full guard, as Quiniou tries to pass.
Quiniou sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dreth keeping moving, preventing Quiniou from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dreth throws a leg kick but Quiniou sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dreth throws a sloppy head kick and Quiniou moves out of range easily.
Quiniou throws a nice looking combination but Dreth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dreth throws a counter high kick but Quiniou was just alert enough to avoid it.
Quiniou shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dreth as he jumps to the side.
Dreth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dreth defending well as Quiniou loads up on a big left hand.
Dreth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Quiniou decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dreth wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Quiniou is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Quiniou is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Dreth to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Quiniou trying to control the position from guard on top but Dreth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dreth trying to control the position.
Dreth can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Quiniou controls the pace.#SUB#
Dreth working for a triangle but Quiniou defends it easily.
Quiniou must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Quiniou tries to free his leg and advance position but Dreth is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quiniou is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Quiniou wants to control from the top but Dreth keeps moving.
Quiniou forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Dreth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Quiniou pulls his head out easily.
Quiniou wants to control but Dreth is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dreth is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Quiniou is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dreth defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brendan Quiniou dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Quiniou shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Quiniou showed some decent athleticism there.
Dreth gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Quiniou sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Dreth doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Quiniou paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Dreth - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Valen Dreth!
Valen Dreth bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SFL 12 | Sitsongrit vs Fortay
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Quiniou is out of range and Keter settles back down.
Quiniou feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Quiniou.
Wilfred Keter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quiniou tries to score a power double leg takedown but Keter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Quiniou somewhat.
Quiniou takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Keter. #CUT2#It looks like Brendan Quiniou has been cut.
Keter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Quiniou walks into a left hand.
Keter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Quiniou takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Quiniou looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Keter lands a lovely overhand right.
Quiniou checks the leg kick nicely there.
Keter thuds his right hand into Quiniou's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Keter cracks Quiniou with a good jab.
Keter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Keter works over Quiniou's head and body with a nice combination.
Keter misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Quiniou counters with a single leg into guard. Keter didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quiniou trying to control but Keter is working from the bottom.
Keter trying to keep a closed guard but Quiniou is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Quiniou wants to pass the guard but Keter is keeping the position.
Keter keeping moving, preventing Quiniou from controlling successfully.
Quiniou postures up.
Quiniou trying to control the position from guard on top but Keter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Quiniou is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Keter is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Keter has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Keter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Keter is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Quiniou has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Keter is looking to defend but Quiniou has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Keter! Quiniou pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Keter taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brendan Quiniou!

Event: SFL 04 | Halli vs Sitsongrit
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keenan Jr swings for the body but Quiniou moves out of range.
Gareth Keenan Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keenan Jr digs a good body shot into Quiniou's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Keenan Jr misses the target.
Quiniou with the counter takedown but Keenan Jr avoids it easily.
Keenan Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quiniou manages to avoid it.
Quiniou changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Keenan Jr misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Quiniou counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Quiniou is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Keenan Jr has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Quiniou goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Keenan Jr rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Quiniou's guard! Nice work there by Keenan Jr! #SUB2#
Quiniou looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Quiniou throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Quiniou has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Keenan Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Quiniou looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Keenan Jr has picked Quiniou up and slammed him! Quiniou can't keep hold of the triangle and Keenan Jr manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quiniou wants to control but Keenan Jr postures up.
Quiniou is trying to get back to half guard.
Keenan Jr tries to advance position but instead Quiniou slips a leg back in to half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Quiniou looking for submissions off his back.
Quiniou gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Keenan Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Keenan Jr passes into half guard.
Quiniou is looking for a sweep. Keenan Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Quiniou wants to get back to full guard but Keenan Jr has mounted him!
Quiniou tries to reverse the position but Keenan Jr maintains control.
Quiniou manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Quiniou is trying to get back to full guard.
Quiniou trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Quiniou wants to improve his position but Keenan Jr is controlling well.
Quiniou wants to control but Keenan Jr passes into side.
Quiniou is looking to reverse the position.
A control attempt from Quiniou but he's now mounted!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quiniou keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gareth Keenan Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A big right from Keenan Jr misses.
A big right from Keenan Jr misses.
Quiniou changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Keenan Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Keenan Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quiniou was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan Jr.
Quiniou gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Quiniou tries a head kick but it misses.
Keenan Jr punishes Quiniou's body with a nice straight punch.
Keenan Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan Jr throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Quiniou counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Quiniou is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Quiniou wants to pass the guard but Keenan Jr is defending well. #T1#
Quiniou is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Quiniou postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Keenan Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Quiniou, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Quiniou is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Keenan Jr is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Quiniou looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Keenan Jr is defending well. Quiniou quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Keenan Jr has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Quiniou celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brendan Quiniou!

Event: SFL 01 | Genesis
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Quiniou stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Finch throws a series of punches but Quiniou avoids them all with ease.
Quiniou with the counter takedown but Finch avoids it easily.
Quiniou fails with a takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Quiniou.
Some wild striking there from Finch.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quiniou.
Finch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Finch misses with the combination.
Finch throws a head kick but Quiniou moves out of range.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch misses with a wild combination.
Finch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Finch does no damage.
Finch tries to bum rush Quiniou with a series of wild strikes but Quiniou uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brendan Quiniou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch throws a right and a left that Quiniou avoids nicely.
Quiniou throws a hook but Finch avoids it easily.#T1##TD2#
Quiniou shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Quiniou showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Quiniou is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Quiniou wants to work for an arm triangle but Finch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #ES#
Finch kicks Quiniou off and gets back to his feet.
Quiniou throws a hook to the side of Finch's head but Finch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quiniou throws a body shot but no joy.
Quiniou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quiniou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finch throws a sloppy head kick and Quiniou moves out of range easily.
Quiniou scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quiniou throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
Quiniou has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Quiniou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Quiniou slips a jab and a cross from Finch.
Quiniou misses with a straight right.
It looked like Finch was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Quiniou wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Finch scores with a nice head shot.
Quiniou blocks a jab.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quiniou moves away.
Quiniou moves out of range of the body kick.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quiniou.
Quiniou lands with a nice body punch.
Quiniou dives in for a single leg takedown but Finch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Finch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Quiniou lands a jab-cross combination.
Good shot there by Finch.
Quiniou misses with a hook.
As Quiniou looks to move away, Finch throws a big counter combo but Quiniou just gets out of the way.
Quiniou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Quiniou loads up on a big right hand but Finch slips the punch.
Quiniou misses with a head kick.
Finch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Finch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Finch lands a two punch combo.
Quiniou misses with an attempted mid kick.
Quiniou looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Quiniou is defended easily by Finch.
Atticus Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Quiniou.
Quiniou missing with a left hand there. Finch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finch misses with a leg kick.
Finch slips a jab from Quiniou.
Quiniou looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
A shot to the body from Quiniou misses
and Finch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Quiniou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finch leaves Quiniou with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Quiniou blocks a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finch, as that shot connected.
Quiniou lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Finch at a distance. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quiniou lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Quiniou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Finch cracks Quiniou with a good jab.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quiniou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
Quiniou throws out a loose jab but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quiniou looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
Quiniou lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A slow jab from Quiniou misses its intended target.
A combination from Quiniou does no damage.
Finch fires out a quick counter leg kick but Quiniou just manages to avoid it.
Quiniou misses with a wild body shot.
Finch moves out of range as Quiniou strikes.
Quiniou slips a jab and a cross from Finch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Finch. That's going to slow Quiniou down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quiniou fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Quiniou moves into range and connects with a jab.
Finch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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 Atticus Finch 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#
Finch scores with a jab.
Finch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Quiniou looks for a takedown but Finch sprawls well.
It looked like Finch was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Quiniou closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Quiniou is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Finch sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Quiniou is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Quiniou is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch is trying to stand. #T1#
Quiniou is looking to take a break and control but Finch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Finch pushes Quiniou off looking to stand but Quiniou dives back in and keeps control.
Quiniou passes to full mount!
Brendan Quiniou has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Quiniou has control of Finch's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Finch regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Finch trying desperately to get to his feet.
Quiniou trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Quiniou is working for a guillotine from mount but Finch frees his head quite easily. #T2#
Quiniou controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Quiniou looking for a guillotine from mount but Finch is having none of it. #SUB2#
Quiniou working for a guillotine from mount but Finch is in no mood to give up.
Finch's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Quiniou is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Finch can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Finch is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #T3#
Quiniou trying to control but Finch is having none of it. #SUB2#
Quiniou moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Finch has worked his arm free - good work by Finch!
Quiniou trying to control the position but Finch is working away.
Finch wants to get back to his feet but Quiniou drags him back down.
Finch trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Finch is not content to let Quiniou control the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Quiniou is trying to get an arm triangle but Finch is defending well. #SUB2#
Quiniou is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Finch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Quiniou wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Finch, who protects the arm well.
Quiniou trying to control the action but Finch is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quiniou in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brendan Quiniou 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#
No luck for Quiniou with that takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Finch.
Finch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Quiniou tries to counter it with a takedown but Finch pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Finch throws a series of punches but Quiniou avoids them all with ease.
Quiniou tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Finch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Quiniou on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Finch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Quiniou throws a sloppy head kick and Finch moves out of range easily.
Finch is looking to slow Quiniou down with leg kicks.
Quiniou jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Quiniou showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finch.
Finch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finch cracks Quiniou with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quiniou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Finch was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Quiniou misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab lands there for Finch.#T1##TD2#
Quiniou fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Finch to the ground. Quiniou is now in Finch's guard.#ES#
Finch is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Finch trying to stall but Quiniou improves his position. #BC#
Finch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Quiniou looks for a takedown but Finch sprawls well.
Atticus Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quiniou cracks Finch with a right hand to the side of the head.
Finch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quiniou circles away quickly and effectively.
Quiniou with the counter takedown but Finch avoids it easily.
A jab from Finch finds it's way through Quiniou's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quiniou avoids a punch combination nicely.
Atticus Finch is winning the standup battle so far.
Quiniou throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Quiniou is defended easily by Finch.
Atticus Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Quiniou.#T2#
Finch avoids the body shot from Quiniou.
Finch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Quiniou throws a lazy uppercut
and Finch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Finch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Finch wants it to stay on the feet.
Finch avoids the body shot from Quiniou.
Finch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quiniou circles away quickly and effectively.
Finch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Finch throws a series of punches but Quiniou avoids them all with ease.
Quiniou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheers as Finch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Quiniou doesn't seem phased though.
A punch combination from Finch misses.
A big right from Quiniou misses.
Quiniou fails with a takedown attempt.
Finch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quiniou throws out the jab.
Finch throws a low kick but Quiniou moves out of range easily.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quiniou throws a hook to the side of Finch's head but Finch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Quiniou looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
Atticus Finch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice straight punches there by Finch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Finch.
Quiniou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Quiniou misses.
Finch tries to move into range but Quiniou moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Quiniou shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Finch as he avoids it easily.
Quiniou scores with a crisp jab that stopped Finch in his tracks.
Quiniou lands a body shot.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch looks to land a combination but Quiniou avoids it well.
Quiniou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finch staying out of range there.
Finch throws a big counter combination but Quiniou scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Quiniou misses with a wild body shot.
Quiniou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quiniou ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Quiniou moves out of range of the body kick.
No joy there for Finch, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch throws a right and a left that Quiniou avoids nicely.
Quiniou thuds a left hand into Finch's body.
The fighters circling - Quiniou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick by Quiniou misses
and Finch counters with a three punch combo that has Quiniou backing up. Quiniou nods at Finch to acknowledge the strikes.
Finch lands a really nice looking cross but Quiniou seems unphased.
Finch lands the left hand.
Quiniou shoots in looking for a takedown but Finch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Quiniou's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Quiniou's shoulder, as Quiniou tries to avoid the shot.
Quiniou looks to throw the jab but Finch is out of range.
Quiniou lands a head shot.
Quiniou slips a jab and a cross from Finch.
Finch takes a swing at Quiniou's ribcage but misses.
Quiniou changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big left from Quiniou misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quiniou throws a hook but Finch blocks it.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Finch misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atticus Finch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Finch 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Atticus Finch!
Atticus Finch took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Groove Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: WPFC 46 - Nunes vs. Newgate
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Quiniou throws a body punch but Vinsson moves out of range.
Vinsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Quiniou scores with a nice strike.
Quiniou avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Quiniou is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Quiniou circles away from the clinch attempt.
Quiniou changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Quiniou connects with the punch.
Quiniou has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Vinsson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Vinsson takes one to the side of the head.
Vinsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Quiniou misses the target.
Quiniou stuffs the takedown.
Vinsson tries to clinch up but Quiniou circles away and keeps his distance.
Quiniou lands with a hook. Vinsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Quiniou with a hook.
Quiniou's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vinsson under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vinsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Quiniou is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Quiniou rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vinsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Quiniou is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vinsson's half guard.
Vinsson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Quiniou manages to move to mount!
Vinsson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Forge, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Quiniou working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T1#
Vinsson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vinsson tries to hold on but Quiniou postures up.#SUB2#
Quiniou looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Quiniou can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vinsson is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Quiniou is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Vinsson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Vinsson shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Quiniou goes for an armbar but Vinsson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vinsson.
Quiniou looking for a sweep. Not yet Quiniou, not yet. #T2#
Quiniou trying to keep a closed guard but Vinsson is proving a slippery customer.
Quiniou has momentary wrist control but Vinsson slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vinsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vinsson scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Quiniou looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vinsson with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Quiniou is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vinsson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Quiniou escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vinsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vinsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vinsson stands and throws Quiniou's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ground and pound from Vinsson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3#
Quiniou is looking for a sweep.
Quiniou takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Quiniou is looking to reverse the position.
Quiniou manages to get back to half guard.
Quiniou is refusing to be controlled, as Vinsson sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vinsson lands strikes from half guard.
Quiniou is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vinsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vinsson's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vinsson is in a bad position with Quiniou working for a choke. Vinsson manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Quiniou is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Quiniou is looking for a kimura but Vinsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Quiniou to get the leverage. #T4#
Vinsson wants to get back to full guard.
Quiniou not doing much here.
Quiniou wants to pass to mount but Vinsson is defending the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quiniou trying to control the pace.
Quiniou is looking to take a break and control but Vinsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Quiniou frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vinsson has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Quiniou's lack of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brendan Quiniou dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Vinsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quiniou paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Quiniou swings for the body but Vinsson moves out of range.
Vinsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Quiniou sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vinsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Quiniou swivels and escapes.
Quiniou thuds a left hand into Vinsson's body.
Vinsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vinsson tries to move into range but Quiniou moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vinsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bilal Vinsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quiniou scores with a nice head shot.
Vinsson goes for a double leg but Quiniou avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Quiniou continues to drive forward.
Quiniou tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice cross by Quiniou.
Quiniou jabs at Vinsson's body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vinsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Quiniou swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Quiniou takes a swing at Vinsson's ribcage but misses.
Vinsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Quiniou gets tackled into the cage by Vinsson. Vinsson maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quiniou cracks Vinsson with a nice body shot.
Quiniou slowing the pace effectively.
Quiniou lands with a short shot to the head.
Quiniou lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1##TD#
Vinsson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Quiniou manages to get to full guard.
Quiniou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vinsson's guard. #REVB#
Quiniou passes Vinsson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vinsson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Quiniou seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Vinsson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brendan Quiniou!

Event: WPFC 41 - Tiramanti vs. Storm
Date: Dec 28, 2019

#R1#
Banner tries to score with a low kick but Quiniou moves his leg out of the way.
Banner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Banner throws a sloppy head kick and Quiniou moves out of range easily.
Quiniou tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Banner tries to sprawl but Quiniou drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Quiniou perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Quiniou is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Quiniou is working for a kimura but Banner is defending it quite comfortably.
Banner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Quiniou is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Banner still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Banner has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Quiniou manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Quiniou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banner keeps working.
Banner won't allow Quiniou to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Quiniou is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Quiniou is trying to work for a kimura but Banner is defending well.
Banner has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Quiniou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banner keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Quiniou works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Quiniou is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Banner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Quiniou is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Banner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Quiniou laying and praying for a moment but Banner takes advantage and regains half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Quiniou is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Quiniou is looking for a kimura but Banner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Quiniou to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Banner is defending against the submission attempts here by Quiniou. #SUB2#
Quiniou is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Banner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Quiniou is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Quiniou is working for a kimura but Banner is defending it quite comfortably.
Quiniou performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Quiniou seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brendan Quiniou dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Quiniou gets a takedown into half guard.
Banner trying to hold on to Quiniou's head to control him but Quiniou postures up.
Quiniou trying to mount his opponent but Banner defends it. #SUB2#
Quiniou has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Banner defend it? Quiniou steps over the head and cranks it - Banner is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Quiniou!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brendan Quiniou!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Man takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Quiniou instigates a clinch.
Quiniou lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Quiniou.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Quiniou.
Quiniou lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Quiniou lands with a short shot to the head.
Man trying to stall but Quiniou improves his position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from Quiniou on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quiniou lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Quiniou lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Quiniou works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Quiniou lands a shoulder strike.
Quiniou lands a left hand.
Man misses with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Quiniou. #T1#
Man tries to pull guard but Quiniou won't allow it.
Quiniou lands a hook that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Quiniou scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Man drops down looking for an ankle pick but Quiniou pulls his leg out and moves away.
Man avoids a punch combination nicely.
Man is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Man fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bahtless Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quiniou is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quiniou.
Man takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Quiniou scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Man on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Quiniou gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Quiniou. #T2#
Quiniou lands a hook to the side of the head.
Man takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Quiniou.
A nice left hand lands by Quiniou.
Quiniou is working Man over against the cage.#BC2#
Quiniou breaks the clinch.
Quiniou punishes Man's body with a nice straight punch.
Man avoids a punch combination nicely.
Man fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Good shot there by Quiniou.
The crowd cheers as Quiniou lands an impressive looking overhand right. Man doesn't seem phased though.
Quiniou wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Quiniou lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Quiniou lands the left hand.
Quiniou scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Quiniou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Quiniou swats away the attempt to clinch by Man.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Quiniou! But no joy.
Quiniou connects with a good right hand that stumbles Man. Man circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Quiniou misses with a double jab #TD#
and Man counters with a nice double leg into side control. Quiniou won't be happy with that.
Quiniou tries to escape but Man is in control. #T4#
Man taking a break here but Quiniou is having none of it and regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man stops Quiniou from getting back to his feet.
Quiniou keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Quiniou is trying to stand up here but Man is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A cross from Quiniou lands.#CL2#
Quiniou fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Man, pushing him back against the cage.
Man is looking to break free of the clinch but Quiniou has double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Quiniou on the inside.
Man is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Quiniou is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Man tries to pull guard but Quiniou holds him up against the cage and eventually Man drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brendan Quiniou dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Quiniou clinches.
Quiniou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Quiniou lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Quiniou has Man pressed against the cage, preventing Man from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Man jumps guard but Quiniou turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Man tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Quiniou smiles and moves away.
Quiniou scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Quiniou jabs at Man's body.#TD#
Man is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Quiniou's half guard.#ES2#
Quiniou manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Quiniou closes the distance and pushes Man back into the cage.
Man wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Quiniou has him pressed against the cage.
Man tries to break free but Quiniou pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Quiniou working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Man tries to pull guard but Quiniou forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bahtless Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hand to the body from Quiniou.
Quiniou keeps control of Man as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Man is trying to pull guard but Quiniou has him pressed against the cage.
Man has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Quiniou is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Quiniou lands a shoulder strike.
Quiniou lands a shoulder strike.
Brendan Quiniou seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Quiniou lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short left from Quiniou. #ROC2#
Man is rocked!
Quiniou lands a shot to the body.
Quiniou lands a shot to the body.
Man working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Quiniou creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Quiniou displaying some good clinch control by pressing Man up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quiniou scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Man is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Quiniou throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mans head.
Quiniou creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Man with a big uppercut! Man tries to clinch up but Quiniou pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Man to the mat! Man covers up and Quiniou unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brendan Quiniou!

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