Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Diaz pushes Cut up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Cut closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.
Cut definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cut misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Cut gets caught napping as Diaz dives in and scores a takedown. Cut manages to retain guard.
Diaz content to stall in guard here.
Cut trying to control the position here.
Diaz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cut. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Cut looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Diaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cut has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diaz has managed to get both his arms back between Cut's legs - danger averted.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Cut keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Diaz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T2##SUB2#
Diaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cut doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diaz.
Diaz wants to control but Cut is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Diaz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diaz is thwarting Cut's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Cut regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Cut blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diaz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cut bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard. #REVR#
Cut preventing the sweep.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Cut is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Diaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Cut is working an open guard so Diaz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cut avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Diaz rushes Cut and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz prevents the takedown attempt.
Cut is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz lands a knee to the head. #TD#
Cut jumps guard and drags Diaz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Cut keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Otto Diaz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Diaz goes for a double leg but Cut avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cut continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Cut is trying to break free.#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cut darts in looking for a takedown but Diaz gets double underhooks and turns Cut into the cage.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Cut pushes his down on his head and steps out.#BC2#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Diaz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Diaz stands up. #T1##CL2#
Diaz has Cut up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Diaz has picked Cut up - he's going for a ride! Diaz dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Cut is having none of it.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Cut is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diaz thows a huge punch but Cut dodges it nicely. #T2#
Diaz wants to take a breather but Cut is having none of it.
Diaz prevents Cut from improving his position.
Diaz lands with a punch from half guard.
Otto Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cut missing with punches from the bottom.
Cut won't allow Diaz to pass to mount.
Cut has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Cut is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD2#
Diaz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Diaz showed some decent athleticism there.
Cut is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Diaz is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
Cut is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ground and pound from Diaz.
Diaz winds up and cracks Cut with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Cut is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cut is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Otto Diaz 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##TD2#
Diaz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cut tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Diaz is in Cut's guard.

Cut manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Cut is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Cut shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Cut circles away. #CL2#
Cut tries to keep at a distance but Diaz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Cut shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cut is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diaz is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Cut avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage. #T1#
Cut manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #TD2#
Diaz gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cut regains guard.

Cut is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Diaz taking a breather.
Cut stops a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Dabi Cut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otto Diaz.
Cut tries to pull guard but Diaz won't allow it. #T2##TD2#
Diaz pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Cut avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cut is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Diaz pulls Cut in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Cut wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A left lands for Diaz.
Cut lands an overhand right.
Cut blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cut paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cut appears to be looking for a big counter.
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cut counters with a three punch combo that has Diaz backing up. Diaz nods at Cut to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Diaz as Cut shoots in.#TD2#
Diaz gets a takedown into half guard.#T4#
Diaz trying to control the action but Cut is working from the bottom.
Diaz stalling.
Cut tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Dabi Cut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Otto Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Still in half guard, Diaz seems content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dabi Cut.
Well Diaz 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otto Diaz!
The defeated Dabi Cut had this to say: 'Losing is part of learning, I lose today but I will come back stronger next time.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2021

#R1##CL#
Mushroom clinches with his opponent.
Mushroom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cut is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cut blocks a body shot from Mushroom.
Mushroom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mushroom throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mushroom throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cut wants to take the fight to the mat but Mushroom manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mushroom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mushroom misses with the head strike.
Cut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mushroom trying to land knees to the body.
Mushroom misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice body punch from Mushroom - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mushroom lands with a light punch inside.
Cut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mushroom works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mushroom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mushroom digs a right hand underneath Cut's ribcage. Cut let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cut looks winded!
Knees to the body from Mushroom. #T1#
Mushroom misses with an elbow over the top.
Cut blocks an elbow strike.
Cut can't break the clinch.
Cut fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mushroom lands a body punch.
Cut avoids the elbow strike from Mushroom, against the cage.
Mushroom lands a left hand.
Mushroom lands a shot to the body.
Cut has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mushroom seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cut can turn it around.
Mushroom crunches a lovely knee into Cut's ribcage.
Mushroom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cut is defending well for now.
Mushroom struggles to land a body shot inside as Cut controls his hands.
Mushroom throws an elbow that misses.
Cut tries to break free but Mushroom pushes him back against the cage.
Mushroom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cut's elbow.
Cut on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cut prevents a body shot from Mushroom.
Cut avoids a wild elbow strike from Mushroom.#T2#
Mushroom missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mushroom.
Mushroom tries a body shot but Cut blocks it.
Mushroom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cut is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mushroom pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Teemo Mushroom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dabi Cut.
Cut managing to block the knees to the body from Mushroom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mushroom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cut is defending well for now.
Cut is working for takedown but Mushroom is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cut is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mushroom lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cut.
Cut prevents a body shot from Mushroom.
Mushroom tries to land knees in the clinch but Cut avoids the damage to the body.
Cut creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Mushroom.
Mushroom trying to land knees to the body.
Mushroom lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mushroom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cut. #T3#
Mushroom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cut avoids it.
Mushroom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mushroom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mushroom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mushroom tries a knee to the head but Cut blocks it.
Mushroom tries to land knees in the clinch but Cut avoids the damage to the body.
Cut has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mushroom avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mushroom tries a knee to the head but Cut blocks it.
Cut managing to block the knees to the body from Mushroom.
Mushroom throws a head punch that misses.
Mushroom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cut is defending well for now.
Mushroom misses with a knee to the head.
Mushroom can't find room to land a body shot as Cut controls the action.
Mushroom throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cut is trying to drag Mushroom to the mat but Mushroom just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mushroom throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T4#
Mushroom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cut has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cut is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mushroom to keep the fight standing.
Mushroom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cut.
Mushroom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cut avoids it.
Mushroom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cut backwards.
Cut tries to pull guard but Mushroom forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cut has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mushroom avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mushroom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cut is defending well for now.
Mushroom trying to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mushroom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cut is defending well for now.
Mushroom throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mushroom prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mushroom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Teemo Mushroom 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#
Cut closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mushroom circles away.#CL#
Mushroom clinches.
Cut has Mushroom pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mushroom manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cut avoids the elbow strike from Mushroom, against the cage.
Mushroom lands an elbow inside that Cut shrugs off.
Mushroom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cut is defending well for now.
Mushroom misses with an elbow strike.
Mushroom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cut is defending well for now.
Mushroom lands a nice elbow.
Mushroom trying to land knees to the body.
Cut wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD2#
Cut pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mushroom's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mushroom continues to stall.
Mushroom won't allow Cut to get back to his feet.
Cut is trying to control the position but Mushroom postures up.
Cut is breathing heavily.#T1#
Mushroom stays in close to Cut's body and controls the position.
Mushroom has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mushroom is fighting to break Cut's control of his arms but Cut is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mushroom not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Mushroom instigates a clinch.
Mushroom gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cut is trying to stall.
Mushroom swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Cut managing to block the knees to the body from Mushroom.
Mushroom trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mushroom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cut's brow.
Mushroom missing with knees to the body.
Cut blocks an elbow strike from Mushroom.
Mushroom tries to throw a body punch but Cut avoids it by throwing Mushroom back against the cage.
Cut looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cut blocks an elbow strike.
Mushroom misses with a knee strike.
Cut managing to block the knees to the body from Mushroom.
Mushroom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mushroom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cut blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cut is trying to pull guard but Mushroom has him pressed against the cage.
Teemo Mushroom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dabi Cut.
Mushroom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cut avoids it.
Mushroom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cut avoids it.#T3#
Mushroom misses with an elbow strike.
Cut takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cut tries to circle away but Mushroom has him pinned against the cage.
Cut takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cut avoids the elbow strike from Mushroom, against the cage.
Mushroom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cut lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mushroom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cut can do to turn this around?
Mushroom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cut has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mushroom definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mushroom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cut.
Mushroom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mushroom tries a body shot but Cut blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mushroom.
Mushroom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cut is defending well for now.
Cut managing to block the knees to the body from Mushroom.
Mushroom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cut is defending well for now.
Cut managing to block the knees to the body from Mushroom.
Cut is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mushroom is defending well.#T4#
Cut wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mushroom has him pressed against the cage.
Cut blocks an uppercut.
Mushroom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cut has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mushroom works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mushroom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cut's brow.
A right handed body shot lands from Mushroom.
Cut is trying to stall.
Mushroom tries to land knees in the clinch but Cut avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mushroom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cut avoiding damage as Mushroom throws knees to the body.
Mushroom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mushroom pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mushroom throws an elbow but misses.
Teemo Mushroom has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mushroom tries to work over Cut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Teemo Mushroom dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Mushroom closes the distance and pushes Cut back into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mushroom throws an elbow but misses.
Mushroom throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cut blocks it with crossed arms.
Mushroom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mushroom misses with a knee to the head.
Cut jumps guard but Mushroom stands there with Cut around his waist. Cut gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mushroom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cut.
Mushroom throws an elbow that misses.
Mushroom missing with knees to the body.
Mushroom tries a knee to the head but Cut blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mushroom throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mushroom lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cut or not.
Cut prevents a body shot from Mushroom.
Cut blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cut on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cut wants a takedown but no success here. #T1#
Mushroom tries to land a knee to the head but Cut blocks with his arms.
Mushroom scores with a shot to the side of Cut's head.
Mushroom misses with some punches.
Cut managing to block the knees to the body from Mushroom.
Mushroom tries to throw a body punch but Cut avoids it by throwing Mushroom back against the cage.
Mushroom lands with a left to the head.
Mushroom lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cut.
Mushroom lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Mushroom.
Mushroom lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mushroom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cut's brow.
Mushroom trying to land knees to the body.
Mushroom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mushroom throws an elbow but misses.
Mushroom tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Mushroom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cut is defending well for now.
Mushroom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cut is defending well for now.
Mushroom can't find room to land a body shot as Cut controls the action.
Mushroom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cut.
Mushroom tries to land a knee to the head but Cut blocks with his arms.
Mushroom misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cut avoids a wild elbow strike from Mushroom.
Cut working hard to break the clinch.
Mushroom misses with a body punch.
Mushroom misses with a body punch.
Mushroom tries to land a knee to the head but Cut blocks with his arms.
Mushroom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cut avoids it.
Mushroom looking to throw knees to the head but Cut is blocking nicely.
Mushroom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cut avoids it.
Mushroom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cut. #T3#
Cut blocks an uppercut.
Mushroom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cut throws an elbow but it misses. #TD2#
Cut pulls Mushroom into guard.
Cut managing to control the position.
Mushroom is stalling in the full guard.
Mushroom wants to pass the guard but Cut is keeping the position.
Mushroom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cut on the ground.
Mushroom showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Cut controlling Mushroom's posture.
Mushroom controlling from the top position.
Mushroom's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mushroom wants to get up but he can't break Cut's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Mushroom pushes Cut up against the cage in a clinch.
Dabi Cut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mushroom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teemo Mushroom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mushroom, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:24
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teemo Mushroom!
The defeated Dabi Cut had this to say: 'Losing is part of learning, I lose today but I will come back stronger next time.'.

Event: Highland 83
Date: Jul 25, 2021

#R1#
Bailly throws a body kick that misses
and Bailly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Cut clinches up against the cage.
Bailly throws a punch but it's blocked by Cut. #BC#
Cut breaks the clinch.
Thierry Bailly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bailly shoots in and drives through. Cut sprawls well.
Bailly fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Cut misses its target.
Cut closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bailly circles away.
Bailly shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cut as he avoids it easily.
Dabi Cut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thierry Bailly.
Nice takedown defense from Cut. No joy for Bailly on that attempt. #CL2#
Bailly moves into the clinch.
Bailly is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cut to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Cut manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Bailly clinches.
Cut jumps guard but Bailly stands there with Cut around his waist. Cut gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bailly missing with knees to the body. #T1#
Cut tries for a takedown but Bailly manages to get underhooks.
Cut definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cut blocks an uppercut.
Bailly taking a breather.
Bailly lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC2#
Bailly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Cut has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bailly just leaning against Cut, taking a breather.
Bailly stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC#
Cut's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cut blocks a head kick by Bailly. #CL2#
Bailly rushes Cut and presses him up against the cage.
Bailly is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2##BC2#
Bailly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Bailly shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cut's guard.
Cut trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bailly postures up. #SUB#
Bailly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bailly tries to stand but Cut is controlling from the bottom.
Bailly is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T3##SU2#
Bailly decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bailly tries to clinch up.
Cut throws a counter high kick but Bailly was just alert enough to avoid it.
Cut shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bailly defends it nicely.
Cut shoots in and drives through. Bailly sprawls well.
Bailly tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bailly is looking to clinch.
Bailly shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cut as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Bailly darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cut is looking to control Bailly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cut avoid being mounted?#T4##SU2#
Bailly decides to stand up. #CL#
Cut rushes Bailly and presses him up against the cage.
Bailly holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bailly receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Bailly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bailly can't break the clinch.
Bailly letting Cut take a breather here.
Cut jumps guard but Bailly stands there with Cut around his waist. Cut gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thierry Bailly 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#
Bailly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cut manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cut will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've been informed that Bailly has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Bailly moves into the clinch successfully.
Bailly tries to pull guard but Cut holds him up against the cage and eventually Bailly drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Bailly breaks the clinch.
Bailly tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cut defends well and Bailly ends up having to push Cut into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bailly is looking to clinch but Cut is avoiding it.
Cut wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bailly tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cut sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bailly somewhat.
Dabi Cut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thierry Bailly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bailly feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Cut uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T1#
Bailly tries to clinch but Cut moves out of range.
Bailly tries to clinch up but Cut circles away and keeps his distance.
Cut appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bailly shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bailly has a takedown stuffed.
Bailly changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cut tries to avoid it but Bailly manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cut to the ground. Cut escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cut avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bailly is breathing heavily.
Bailly shoots in but Cut avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Cut has closed the distance and engaged Bailly in a clinch. #BC#
Cut pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bailly throws a series of punches but Cut moves out of range.
Cut lands with a nice combination. Bailly backs away looking to recover.
Bailly moves in looking to clinch but Cut pushes him off.#T2#
Cut tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bailly swivels and escapes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailly is looking to clinch but Cut is avoiding it.
Bailly scores with a head kick. Cut tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bailly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cut paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cut.
Nice body kick from Bailly.
Bailly throws a head kick that Cut semi-blocks.
Nice takedown defense from Bailly. No joy for Cut on that attempt. #CL2#
Bailly forces Cut back against the cage and clinches.
Cut's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cut scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
The referee calls for Cut to work. #BC#
Cut breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bailly shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cut but Cut pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Bailly rushes Cut and presses him up against the cage.
Bailly lands an elbow that stopped Cut in his tracks for a moment. #BC#
Cut manages to break the clinch.
Bailly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bailly doesn't manage to clinch there - Cut circles away.
Cut darts in looking for a takedown but Bailly gets double underhooks and turns Cut into the cage.
Cut is trying to pull guard but Bailly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
A short right from Bailly on the inside.
Bailly is trying to break the clinch but Cut is controlling him.
Bailly is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cut pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Bailly drags the fight down to the ground. #ES2#
Bailly has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cut has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bailly tries to pull guard but Cut forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bailly jumps guard but Cut turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thierry Bailly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bailly trying to control the position but instead, Cut has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bailly into the cage.#BC2#
Bailly manages to break the clinch.
Dabi Cut is winning the standup battle so far.
Bailly shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cut sprawls well. Cut wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bailly gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thierry Bailly will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bailly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cut avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Bailly throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cut tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bailly is in Cut's guard.
Bailly is looking to stand up but Cut won't let him. #SU2#
Bailly gets to his feet. Cut looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cut darts in looking for a takedown but Bailly gets double underhooks and turns Cut into the cage.
Cut tries to land knees in the clinch but Bailly avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Cut breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Bailly with that takedown attempt.
Cut shoots in looking for a takedown but Bailly manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cut's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bailly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Bailly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cut moves out of range as Bailly throws a body kick.
Cut seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bailly tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Bailly clinches up with Cut and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Cut has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bailly is trying to keep an underhook but Cut manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Cut prevents Bailly from standing back up. #ES2#
Bailly makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bailly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2##CL2#
Bailly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cut has Bailly pressed against the cage, preventing Bailly from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bailly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cut throws a head punch that misses.
Bailly working hard to break the clinch.
Bailly working Cut over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Bailly manages to break the clinch.
Bailly shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cut pinned against the cage. Cut gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cut is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bailly.#T3#
Cut shoots in looking for a takedown but Bailly manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cut's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dabi Cut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bailly wants to clinch.
Cut misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD2#
Bailly looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cut!#SU2#
Bailly decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cut to his feet.
Bailly will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Cut closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bailly quickly recovers to half guard.
Cut is nestled in close to Bailly, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Cut is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bailly sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Bailly is trying to escape back to his feet but Cut uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Bailly tries to escape but Cut is in control.
Cut trying to control the action but Bailly is working from the bottom. #SU#
Cut has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dabi Cut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thierry Bailly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cut swats away the attempt to clinch by Bailly.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thierry Bailly.
I've got Bailly winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thierry Bailly!
As Thierry Bailly got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: A big thanks to the Highland organisation for having the chance fighting here tonight. Also a big thanks on the great fans and public supporting me, without you all I could not win. Thanks again and i'll be back, you'r the best.'.
The defeated Dabi Cut had this to say: 'Losing is part of learning, I lose today but I will come back stronger next time.'.

Event: Highland 70
Date: Jun 25, 2021

#R1#
Cut dives in for a single leg takedown but Hignett sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Cut tries to sprawl but Hignett drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hignett really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hignett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cut regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Cut has his foot on Hignett 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hignett works his way back into a safe position though.
Hignett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hignett wants to stand but Cut is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Hignett has gone for a leg lock! Cut slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hignett 's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hignett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cut is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hignett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cut manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Hignett has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cut is proving hard to escape from.
Hignett controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Cut looking for a guillotine here but Hignett defends easily. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hignett won't allow Cut to sweep him here.
Hignett seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hignett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Hignett pushing down on Cut's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hignett perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hignett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cut with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Hignett seems to be working for a kimura but Cut defends the submission attempt.
We've been informed that Cut has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hignett passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cut!
Hignett with good strikes from the mount here!#T4#
Hignett lands a big shot there that rocks Cut but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hignett lands a nice shot to the head.
Hignett unloading with bombs!
Hignett trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cut tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cut is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cut is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Hignett dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A big left from Hignett misses. #CL#
Hignett moves into the clinch successfully.
Cut tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hignett lands a body punch.
Cut stops a takedown attempt from Hignett . #BC#
Hignett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cut shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hignett as he avoids it easily.
Hignett appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hignett was well out of range. Poor timing from Cut.#CL#
Hignett has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hignett controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Hignett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Hignett clinches up against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Cut breaks the clinch.
Hignett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice takedown defense from Hignett . No joy for Cut on that attempt. #CL2#
Cut closes the distance and pushes Hignett back into the cage.#TD#
Hignett turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hignett manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on Cut's face as Hignett controls the position.
Hignett in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cut struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hignett wants to stand but Cut has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard. #T2#
Hignett slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hignett tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hignett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cut can do to turn this around?
Hignett wants to control but Cut is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Hignett politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hignett prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3##SUB#
Hignett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cut knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hignett tries to stand but Cut controls the position and pulls Hignett into his guard. #SUB2#
Cut looking for a guillotine here but Hignett defends easily.
Hignett trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cut's guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cut looking for a sweep. Not yet Cut, not yet.
Cut is trying to control the position but Hignett postures up. #SUB2#
Cut is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hignett is aware though and is defending well.
Hignett passes into half guard.
Ralph Hignett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hignett passes to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee warns Cut that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hignett with a couple of short strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Hignett dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Hignett darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hignett frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hignett looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cut is looking to get to half guard.
Cut tries to lock up and control but Hignett gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Hignett looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cut wants to control but Hignett is having none of it.
Hignett takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cut is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hignett takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hignett lands with some strikes.
Hignett working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cut wants to control but Hignett is having none of it.
Cut is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hignett wants to control the pace but Cut is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Hignett is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cut has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T3#
Cut is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hignett putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hignett fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #SUB#
Hignett moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cut has worked his arm free - good work by Cut!
Hignett tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T4#
Cut can't do much from the bottom here.
Hignett cracks Cut with a big right hand but Cut just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hignett controls the position.
Hignett has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dabi Cut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ralph Hignett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cut throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph Hignett !
The defeated Dabi Cut had this to say: 'Losing is part of learning, I lose today but I will come back stronger next time.'.

Event: Highland 61
Date: Jun 09, 2021

#R1#
Cut throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sam fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sam is looking to score with low kicks.
Cut definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sam lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cut has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sam finds it's way round the side to connect with Cut's head.
Cut takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sam tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sam throws a head kick but Cut moves out of range.
As Sam looks to move away, Cut throws a big counter combo but Sam just gets out of the way.
Cut doesn't manage to clinch there - Sam circles away.
Sam lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cut is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sam sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sam keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sam connects with the punch.#CL#
Cut takes the fight into the clinch.
Sam can't break the clinch. #T1#
Sam looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cut prevents Sam from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Sam manages to break the clinch.
Sam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Cut. Those never looked like landing.
Sam buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cut moves out of range of the leg kick from Sam.
Cut tries a head kick but it misses.
Sam lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sam tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cut is able to avoid easily.
And Cut counters with a quick kick to the body but Sam blocks it.
Cut fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dabi Cut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sam keeps the fight on the outside.
Sam fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cut is out of range.
Sam tries a low kick but Cut avoids it.#T2#
Sam thows a leg kick but Cut checks it #TD#
and Cut counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sam wants to get back to his feet but Cut is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Sam pushes Cut off and gets back to his feet.
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 leg kick checked by Cut.
Cut tries to counter with a takedown but Sam is quick to defend against it.
Sam's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cut under the eye.
Good leg kick by Sam.
Sam throws a nice looking combination but Cut bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cut is looking to counter the offense by Sam and move into the clinch.
Sam lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cut at a distance.
Cut tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cut checks a low kick from Sam.
Cut tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sam throws a leg kick which misses Cut's front leg but catches the back leg as Cut tries to avoid it.
Sam throws a leg kick but Cut checks it.
Sam tries a head kick but it misses.
Cut misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Sam counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T3##SU2#
Sam postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Cut to stand up.
Sam pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cut back to the cage. Sam follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sahara Sam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sam misses with a low kick.
Cut is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sam fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sam circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Cut misses.
Sam throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sahara Sam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sam attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sam throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sam scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cut shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sam as he jumps to the side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sam. #T4#
Cut fails with the takedown.
Cut is breathing heavily.
Sam finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sam moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Sam does it's job there.
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!
Sam lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sam throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cut thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cut misses with a body shot.
Sam throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cut circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice jab there from Sam.
Sam fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cut has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cut circles away quickly and effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sahara Sam dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cut looks to land a body kick but Sam moved away.
Sam feints the counter takedown.
Sam connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cut's hands.
Dabi Cut is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cut shoots in for a takedown but Sam shows good takedown defense.
Cut on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sam. Sam obviously looking to wear him down.
Sam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cut drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sam sprawls and moves away.
Sam lands with a nice combination. Cut backs away looking to recover.#CL#
Cut moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Sam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sam looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sam attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cut moves in looking to clinch but Sam pushes him off.
Cut tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cut tries to close the distance and clinch but Sam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cut fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Sam finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cut checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cut has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sam.
Sam has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sam buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sam scoring well with a low kick there.
Cut avoids the head kick by Sam.
Cut is looking to counter the offense by Sam and move into the clinch.
Cut tries to clinch up but Sam circles away and keeps his distance.
Cut is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sam shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sam finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sam throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A left and a right from Sam both land. Nice combination.
Sam misses with a leg kick.
Cut checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2#
Sam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sam lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sam 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 Cut has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cut and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cut shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dabi Cut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sam throws a head kick that misses.
Cut tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Sam throws a leg kick
and Cut counters with a solid body kick. #TD#
Cut shoots in and bounces Sam off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sam really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cut. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sam wants to stand and escape but Cut is having none of it.
Sahara Sam has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sam is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cut presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Sam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Cut moves in looking to clinch but Sam pushes him off.
Sam throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sam throws a front kick aimed at Cut's knee but Cut avoids it well.
Cut chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sam can pounce on him.
Cut shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sam connects with a leg kick.
Sam scoring well with a low kick there.
Sam tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cut is able to avoid easily.
Sam goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cut tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sam sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cut somewhat.
Sam motions for Cut to come forward. Sam throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Sam lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cut checks a leg kick nicely.
Cut drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sam sprawls and moves away.
Sahara Sam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sam throws a leg kick but Cut sees it coming and moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cut takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sam lands with a good body shot.
Good work by Cut as he checks the leg kick.
Sam moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sam feints and then cracks Cut's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cut down.
Sam misses with a low kick.
Cut takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sam dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cut. That did some damage!
Sam connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sam. #TD#
Cut shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Sam manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cut keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sahara Sam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice jab there from Sam.
A leg kick checked by Cut.
Cut swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A low kick lands for Sam.
Sam lands a head shot.
Good leg kick by Sam.
Sam throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sam pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cut is out of range and Sam settles back down.
Cut 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.
Cut walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sam lands with a nice combination. Cut backs away looking to recover.
Sam misses with a head kick.
Cut checks a leg kick nicely.
Sam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cut avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cut.
Sam connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sam keeps the fight on the outside.
Cut takes one to the chin there.
Sam throws a leg kick but Cut sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cut jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cut or perhaps it was just good defense by Sam, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sam tries to bum rush Cut with a series of wild strikes but Cut uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sam misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Cut moves in looking to clinch but Sam pushes him off.
Sam throws a head kick that misses
and Cut counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cut 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.
Sam with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cut tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cut keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sam lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sam throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sam throws a low kick but Cut moves out of range easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dabi Cut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Sam.
Cut changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sam pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Cut tries a head kick but it misses.
Cut blocks a leg kick.
Cut moves in looking to clinch but Sam pushes him off.
Sam misses with a low kick.
Cut will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cut shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sam sprawls well. Sam wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cut gets slowly back to his feet.
Cut checks a low kick from Sam.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sam, as that shot connected.
Sam throws a good cross that connects.
Cut shoots in but no luck this time.
Cut wants to clinch.#T4#
Sam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sam throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cut needs to keep his hands up - Sam had a free shot at his head there.
Sam tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Sam.
Sam throws a solid leg kick but Cut takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sam.
Sam throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sam moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sam connects with an inside leg kick.
Sam fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cut is out of range.
Dabi Cut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sam throws a one two combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sahara Sam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sam winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sahara Sam!
Sahara Sam made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'For the Pyramids!'.
Dabi Cut spoke after the fight, saying 'Losing is part of learning, I lose today but I will come back stronger next time.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2021

#R1#
Haber Jr punishes Cut's body with a nice straight punch.
Haber Jr cracks Cut with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Haber Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Haber Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cut on the side of the head.
Nice cross by Haber Jr.
Haber Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Haber Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Haber Jr.
Cut closes the distance and clinches up with Haber Jr, looking for a takedown. Cut pushes Haber Jr against the cage but Haber Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Haber Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cut is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haber Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Cut is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Haber Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Haber Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cut looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC2#Cut is rocked!
Haber Jr cracks Cut on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Cut falls backwards against the cage. Haber Jr follows up with more strikes that drop Cut to his knees. Haber Jr keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Cut! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Waramunt Haber Jr!
After winning the bout, Waramunt Haber Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Dabi Cut stepped up to the mic, saying 'Losing is part of learning, I lose today but I will come back stronger next time.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2021

#R1#
Cut fails with a takedown attempt.
Cut shoots and misses
and Huntoon Iii counters with a two punch combo.
Cut jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Huntoon Iii throws a counter combo.#TD#
Cut closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Huntoon Iii did well to prevent Cut getting side control.

Huntoon Iii pushes Cut off and gets back to his feet.
Cut goes for a double leg but Huntoon Iii avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Huntoon Iii continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dabi Cut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cut is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cut prevents the takedown attempt. #TD2#
Huntoon Iii is trying to trip Cut. He has hold of a leg but Cut is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Huntoon Iii persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SU2#
Huntoon Iii decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cut misses with an uppercut.
Huntoon Iii throws a counter combo.#T1#
Huntoon Iii avoids the body shot from Cut.
Huntoon Iii slips a jab and a cross from Cut.
As Cut backs off Huntoon Iii throws a huge counter combo but Cut manages to avoid it all.
Cut fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Huntoon Iii's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cut fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cut looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Huntoon Iii throws a counter combo.
Sloppy strikes from Cut. Those never looked like landing.
Huntoon Iii is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Cut tries to score a power double leg takedown but Huntoon Iii sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cut somewhat.
Huntoon Iii is looking for the big counter here.
Huntoon Iii is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cut dives in and grabs Huntoon Iii's left leg, looking for a takedown. Huntoon Iii pushes down on Cut's head and hops out.
Huntoon Iii lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cut looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Huntoon Iii is fending him off so far but Cut persists. Nope, Huntoon Iii circles away and we're back to standing.
Huntoon Iii throws a counter combo.
Huntoon Iii checks a leg kick.
Cut throws a sloppy head kick and Huntoon Iii moves out of range easily.
Cut tries for a takedown but Huntoon Iii circles away easily
and Huntoon Iii counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Cut loads up on a big right hand but Huntoon Iii slips the punch.
Huntoon Iii is looking for the big counter here.
Cut misses with a series of wild punches.
Dabi Cut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cut fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've been told by Cut's head coaches at Cozad The Island that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Huntoon Iii leaves Cut with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Huntoon Iii's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Huntoon Iii avoids a kick to the body.
Huntoon Iii stuffs the takedown attempt from Cut. Cut gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Cut is looking to clinch.
Cut is looking to clinch.
Huntoon Iii throws a counter combo.
Cut shoots in looking for a takedown. Huntoon Iii tries to sprawl out of it but Cut keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Huntoon Iii manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Huntoon Iii unleashes a big counter combination but Cut bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cut looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Huntoon Iii is fending him off so far but Cut persists. Nope, Huntoon Iii circles away and we're back to standing.
Huntoon Iii is looking for the big counter here.
Huntoon Iii slips under a jab from Cut.
Huntoon Iii is looking for the big counter here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Huntoon Iii dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Huntoon Iii avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Cut backs off Huntoon Iii throws a huge counter combo but Cut manages to avoid it all.
Cut shoots in and drives through. Huntoon Iii sprawls well.
Mark Huntoon Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cut misses with a jab to the body
and Huntoon Iii counters with a three punch combo that has Cut backing up. Cut nods at Huntoon Iii to acknowledge the strikes.
Cut throws a lazy head kick
and Huntoon Iii counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cut shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Huntoon Iii but Huntoon Iii pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dabi Cut is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cut tries to close the distance and clinch up but Huntoon Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Cut backs off Huntoon Iii throws a huge counter combo but Cut manages to avoid it all.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Huntoon Iii dodges the punch combination from Cut. #T1#
Cut shoots in for a double leg but Huntoon Iii sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dabi Cut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huntoon Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
Cut shoots in for a takedown but Huntoon Iii shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Cut backs off Huntoon Iii throws a huge counter combo but Cut manages to avoid it all.
Cut tries a head kick but it misses.
Cut looks for a takedown but Huntoon Iii sprawls well.
Huntoon Iii throws a counter combo.
Cut shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Huntoon Iii as he avoids it easily.
Huntoon Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Cut shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Huntoon Iii sprawls well. Huntoon Iii wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cut gets slowly back to his feet.
Cut looks for a takedown but Huntoon Iii sprawls well.
Huntoon Iii stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Huntoon Iii wants it to stay on the feet.
Huntoon Iii is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cut closes the distance but Huntoon Iii moves to the side
and Huntoon Iii counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Huntoon Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Cut gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Huntoon Iii counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Cut shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Huntoon Iii wants to stand up but Cut is controlling him. #ES2#
Huntoon Iii pushes Cut off and scrambles back to his feet.
Cut fails with the takedown.
Huntoon Iii unleashes a big counter combination but Cut bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cut tries to clinch there but Huntoon Iii circles away.
Huntoon Iii lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Cut throws a body kick that misses.
Huntoon Iii lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cut looks for a takedown but Huntoon Iii sprawls well.
Huntoon Iii lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cut shoots for a double leg takedown but Huntoon Iii sprawls well. He's pushed Cut's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Cut backs off Huntoon Iii throws a huge counter combo but Cut manages to avoid it all.
Cut fails with the takedown
and Huntoon Iii counters with a three punch combo that has Cut backing up. Cut nods at Huntoon Iii to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cut throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cut misses with a straight right.
Huntoon Iii lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Huntoon Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Huntoon Iii moves out of range as Cut throws a body kick.
Cut is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Huntoon Iii's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Cut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cut tries to clinch up but Huntoon Iii circles away and keeps his distance.
Huntoon Iii is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cut tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Huntoon Iii defends well and Cut ends up having to push Huntoon Iii into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Huntoon Iii lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Huntoon Iii tries to score a body lock takedown but Cut shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cut prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huntoon Iii is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cut is defending well.
Dabi Cut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Huntoon Iii.
Huntoon Iii is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cut is defending well.#T1#
Cut stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Cut breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cut wants to clinch up but Huntoon Iii keeps it at a distance.
Cut darts in looking for a takedown but Huntoon Iii gets double underhooks and turns Cut into the cage.
Huntoon Iii has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cut after a bit of a struggle.
Huntoon Iii drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cut pulls his leg out and moves away.
Huntoon Iii stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Huntoon Iii wants it to stay on the feet.
Huntoon Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Huntoon Iii is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A low kick from Cut is predictable there
and Huntoon Iii counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Cut misses with a hook to the body
and Huntoon Iii counters with a left and a right that stings Cut.
Cut misses with a right hand
and Huntoon Iii counters with a series of strikes. Cut will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cut doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Huntoon Iii counters with a three punch combo that has Cut backing up. Cut nods at Huntoon Iii to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Huntoon Iii blocks a head kick by Cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cut looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Cut throws a wild body kick that Huntoon Iii sees coming a mile off.
Cut has a takedown stuffed.
Huntoon Iii lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cut fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Huntoon Iii avoids it really well and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Huntoon Iii's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cut closes the distance but Huntoon Iii moves to the side
and Huntoon Iii counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Huntoon Iii blocks a head kick by Cut.
As Cut backs off Huntoon Iii throws a huge counter combo but Cut manages to avoid it all.
Cut shoots and misses
and Huntoon Iii counters with a left and a right that stings Cut.
Cut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huntoon Iii manages to avoid it.
Huntoon Iii is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cut misses with a takedown attempt
and Huntoon Iii counters with a three punch combo that has Cut backing up. Cut nods at Huntoon Iii to acknowledge the strikes.
Huntoon Iii is working the combinations to good effect here.
Cut fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cut misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Huntoon Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Huntoon Iii winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Huntoon Iii!
Mark Huntoon Iii opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
Dabi Cut was interviewed post fight and said 'Losing is part of learning, I lose today but I will come back stronger next time.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2021

#R1##TD#
Cut gets a takedown into half guard.
Cut definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rodgers is looking to improve his position.
Rodgers moves into full guard.
Cut stops Rodgers from standing up.
Cut trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers seems keen to control Cut's posture.
Cut trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom. #T1#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cut trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rodgers manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Rodgers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rodgers cracks Cut with a solid left hand.
Cut trying to control the position.
Rodgers scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rodgers stays in close to Cut's body and controls the position.
Cut is trying to control the position but Rodgers postures up. #T2#
Rodgers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rodgers connects with a couple of short punches.
Rodgers cracks Cut with a solid left hand.
Rodgers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rodgers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rodgers stands up over Cut, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cut being controlled here, momentarily.
Cut is trying to keep Rodgers in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodgers scoring with some ground and pound.
Rodgers pushes down on Cut's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Rodgers is taking a breather. Cut says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rodgers lands a nice short elbow.
Cut wants to get back to his feet.
Rodgers lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rodgers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cut is breathing heavily.
Rodgers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rodgers lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cut is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Rodgers lands with a punch from half guard.
Rodgers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rodgers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cut taking some punishment here, with Rodgers in his half guard.
Rodgers trying to control the pace.
Rodgers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodgers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rodgers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Rodgers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Cut gets a takedown into half guard.
Cut thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rodgers is doing well to control the position and prevent Cut from advancing to side control.
Cut throws a strike but Rodgers avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodgers has Cut pulled in close to control his posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rodgers can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Rodgers 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.
Cut looking to sit in guard and control but Rodgers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Rodgers won't allow Cut to sweep him here.
Cut not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rodgers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rodgers cracks Cut with a solid left hand.
Rodgers controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Rodgers is working Cut over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rodgers passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rodgers is working Cut over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rodgers scoring with punches from side control.
Rodgers scoring with punches and elbows.
Rodgers lands a nice forearm strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cut seems a little lost for a moment, as Rodgers dominates the positioning.
Cut knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodgers on the ground.
Rodgers lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Rodgers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rodgers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rodgers is putting a hurting on Cut here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rodgers grinds an elbow into Cut's temple.
Rodgers taking a breather here. #T3#
Rodgers scoring with punches and elbows.
Rodgers in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cut is looking for a sweep.
Cut is being controlled here.
Check out the look on Rodgers's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rodgers content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rodgers is continuing to stall.
Rodgers is putting a hurting on Cut here, landing some big shots from side control.
Cut tries to buck Rodgers off but Rodgers is having none of it.
Rodgers is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cut's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rodgers working the ground and pound.
Rodgers happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
Rodgers working away.
Rodgers scoring with punches from side control.
Rodgers is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cut will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Rodgers has hold of Cut's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Cut seems comfortable defending it but Rodgers has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Cut is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Cut is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Rodgers couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Franky Rodgers!
Dabi Cut spoke after the fight, saying 'Losing is part of learning, I lose today but I will come back stronger next time.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2021

#R1##CL#
Peccorino closes the distance and clinches.
Cut wants to break free but Peccorino has control. #TD2#
Cut jumps into guard, dragging Peccorino to the mat. #SU#
Peccorino decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cut, up you get!
Peccorino tries to clinch there but Cut circles away.
Peccorino fails to land with a series of punches.
Peccorino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Cut shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cut showed some decent athleticism there.

Peccorino manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cut keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cut effectively controlling the action here.#TD#
Peccorino decides to pull guard.
Cut trying to control the position from guard on top but Peccorino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Cut tries to free his leg and advance position but Peccorino is retaining full guard.
Peccorino is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cut is controlling him.
Cut is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cut's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cut won't allow Peccorino to get back to his feet. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cut trying to control but Peccorino is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cut takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Peccorino stuns Cut with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Peccorino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peccorino moves in looking to clinch but Cut pushes him off.
Cut keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Cut gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Peccorino gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cut.
Cut prevents Peccorino from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Peccorino is trying to drag Cut to the mat but Cut just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cut is trying to force a seperation but Peccorino has the dominant position.#BC#
Peccorino manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Cut drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Peccorino has his feet on Cut's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Peccorino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Peccorino counters with a quick kick to the body but Cut blocks it.
Cut is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peccorino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cut manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Cut takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A low kick lands for Cut.
Peccorino misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Peccorino does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Cut gets a clinch.
Cut throws a knee to the head but misses.
Peccorino is pressed up against the cage. Cut has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Peccorino down to the mat. Peccorino avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Peccorino seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cut looks winded!
Peccorino wants to clinch.
And Cut tries to counter it with a takedown but Peccorino pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Peccorino tries to clinch but Cut is having none of it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Peccorino dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A low kick lands for Cut.
Peccorino moves in looking to clinch but Cut pushes him off.
Cut wants to counter with a clinch but Peccorino pushes him away.#CL#
Peccorino darts in and clinches Cut up against the cage.
Peccorino swings wildly with an uppercut but Cut uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Peccorino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Peccorino pushes Cut up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Cut breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Cut tries to keep at a distance but Peccorino has taken the fight into the clinch.
Peccorino jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cut walks away with a smile on his face. Peccorino gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Peccorino forces Cut back against the cage and clinches.
Peccorino takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Don Peccorino has been cut.
Peccorino leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Cut is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Peccorino pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Peccorino tries to pull guard but Cut won't allow it. #BC2#
Cut escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peccorino tries to bum rush Cut with a series of wild strikes but Cut uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Peccorino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peccorino throws a head kick that misses.
Peccorino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peccorino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cut fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Peccorino .#CL2#
Cut moves into the clinch successfully. #T2##BC2#
Cut pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peccorino tries to clinch but Cut is having none of it.
Peccorino misses with a double jab.
Peccorino tries to clinch but Cut is having none of it.
Cut shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Peccorino sprawls well. Peccorino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cut gets slowly back to his feet.
Peccorino throws a head kick but Cut moves out of range.
Don Peccorino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peccorino pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cut is out of range and Peccorino settles back down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peccorino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cut steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Peccorino .
Cut fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Peccorino .#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Cut or perhaps it was just good defense by Peccorino , which made it look bad.
Don Peccorino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dabi Cut.
Peccorino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cut swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cut shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Peccorino as he avoids it easily.
Peccorino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peccorino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cut shapes to counter with a head kick.
Cut shoots in but no luck this time.
Cut is breathing heavily.
Cut tries to clinch up.
Peccorino showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cut.
Peccorino lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Peccorino clinches.
Cut tries to pull guard but Peccorino holds him up against the cage and eventually Cut drops back down to his feet. #T4#
Peccorino just leaning against Cut, taking a breather.
Don Peccorino has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Peccorino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peccorino just misses with a punch to the body.
Peccorino swats away the attempt to clinch by Cut.
Cut swats away the attempt to clinch by Peccorino .
A right-left combo lands from Peccorino .
Cut tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Don Peccorino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cut fails with the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cut looks to clinch
and Peccorino counters with a one-two to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Peccorino dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Don Peccorino 's cut.
That's time! Peccorino 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Cut finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Peccorino 's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Cut falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Peccorino !
Dabi Cut was interviewed post fight and said 'Losing is part of learning, I lose today but I will come back stronger next time.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Cut circles away from the clinch attempt.
A low kick from Gracie is predictable there #TD#
and Cut counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gracie!
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cut working away.
Cut is chipping away with strikes.
Gracie is trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie wants to control but Cut postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Cut has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Gracie's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Gracie is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Cut!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dabi Cut!
A relieved looking Dabi Cut thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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