Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: WCF 31: Mulder vs Turunen
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zynne throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zynne throws a body kick that misses
and Eriksen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zynne gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Eriksen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zynne staying out of range there.
Eriksen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zynne.
Zynne lands a nice hook to Eriksen's body. Eriksen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zynne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Eriksen needs to keep his hands up - Zynne had a free shot at his head there.
Zynne jabs at Eriksen's body.
Zynne scores with a leg kick.
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 left lands for Zynne.#KD#
Zynne lands a big head kick that sends Eriksen tumbling to the mat! Zynne takes a step backwards and waves Eriksen back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Cristian Eriksen has been cut.
Zynne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eriksen.
Eriksen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zynne.
Eriksen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eriksen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Zynne.#ROC#Eriksen is rocked!
Zynne fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Eriksen out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Howard Zynne!
After the fight, Howard Zynne was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Ashbourne Presents: Swarm
Date: Jul 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koivu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Koivu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shellenberger seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Koivu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shellenberger pinned against the cage. Shellenberger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shellenberger looks to land a left hand but Koivu moved out of range nicely.
No luck for Shellenberger with that takedown attempt.
Koivu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jack Shellenberger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasmus Koivu.
Shellenberger lands with a nice combination. Koivu backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Koivu moves into the clinch.
Koivu is trying to break free.#BC#
Shellenberger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koivu is looking to clinch. #T1#
Koivu fails with the takedown.
Koivu moves to clinch but Shellenberger breaks away
and Shellenberger counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Koivu is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Koivu throws a one two combo.
Shellenberger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Koivu avoids it really well and circles away.
Shellenberger shoots in for a takedown but Koivu shows good takedown defense.
Shellenberger misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Koivu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Koivu. #SUB#
Shellenberger working for a triangle but Koivu defends it easily.
Shellenberger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Koivu manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koivu pulls Shellenberger in to control the position.
Koivu is trying to keep Shellenberger in close.
Shellenberger looking to sit in guard and control but Koivu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Koivu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Shellenberger is trying to control the position but Koivu postures up. #SUB#
Shellenberger looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Koivu has picked Shellenberger up and slammed him! Shellenberger can't keep hold of the triangle and Koivu manages to pass to side control!
Shellenberger defending against the ground and pound.
Koivu trying to control the action but Shellenberger is working from the bottom.
Shellenberger seems a little lost for a moment, as Koivu dominates the positioning.
Koivu working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Koivu is staying tight to Shellenberger's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Koivu is looking to take a break and control but Shellenberger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Koivu tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Koivu trying to control the action but Shellenberger is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Koivu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shellenberger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shellenberger wants to control but Koivu postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rasmus Koivu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Koivu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Shellenberger closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Koivu to the mat! Koivu manages to get full guard.
Koivu wants to get back to his feet but Shellenberger passes into half guard. #REVB#
Shellenberger is looking to take a break and control but Koivu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rasmus Koivu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koivu wants to control but Shellenberger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Koivu has a hand on Shellenberger's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Shellenberger takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivu wants to hold on but Shellenberger pushes him away.
Koivu is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Shellenberger is staying active.#T1#
Shellenberger scoring with strikes but Koivu is staying in there.
Shellenberger is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Koivu can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Shellenberger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Koivu is looking to escape.
Koivu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Koivu gets back to half guard.
Shellenberger trying to control from Koivu's half guard. Koivu has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Koivu looking to control. #T2##SU#
Shellenberger stands up from Koivu's guard - Shellenberger perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Koivu gets tackled into the cage by Shellenberger. Shellenberger maintains the clinch.
Koivu wants to get back to striking at distance but Shellenberger won't allow it. #BC#
Shellenberger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koivu misses with a head kick.
Shellenberger tries to counter by clinching up but Koivu breaks away and moves out of range.
Shellenberger wants to clinch up but Koivu keeps it at a distance.
Koivu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shellenberger throws a big counter combination but Koivu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shellenberger throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Shellenberger throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Koivu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shellenberger is in Koivu's guard.#ES2#
Koivu is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Shellenberger presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T3#
Shellenberger throws a punch but it's blocked by Koivu.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shellenberger.
Shellenberger tries to pull guard but Koivu won't allow it.
Koivu looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Shellenberger breaks from the clinch.
Koivu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shellenberger defends it nicely.
Koivu fails with the takedown.
Koivu is breathing heavily.
Koivu keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Shellenberger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Koivu works over Shellenberger's head and body with a nice combination.
Shellenberger throws a lazy head kick
and Koivu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Shellenberger closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koivu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shellenberger prevents it.
Jack Shellenberger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasmus Koivu.
Shellenberger prevents a body shot from Koivu.
Shellenberger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shellenberger is pressed up against the cage. Koivu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shellenberger down to the mat. Shellenberger avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shellenberger swings for the body but Koivu moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Shellenberger dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Koivu circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koivu.
Shellenberger tries to clinch up but Koivu circles away and keeps his distance.
Koivu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shellenberger avoids it really well and circles away.
Shellenberger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koivu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Koivu wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivu darts in looking for a takedown but Shellenberger gets double underhooks and turns Koivu into the cage.
Jack Shellenberger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasmus Koivu.
Koivu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Koivu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shellenberger's waist but Shellenberger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koivu off to one side.
Koivu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD#
Koivu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shellenberger to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Shellenberger 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.
Shellenberger throws an elbow that misses. Koivu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shellenberger's guard. Nice move by Koivu!#REVB#
Shellenberger keeping moving, preventing Koivu from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shellenberger holds on and takes a little breather. #T2##SUB#
Shellenberger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koivu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koivu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shellenberger pulls Koivu in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Shellenberger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Koivu defends well.
Shellenberger controls Koivu momentarily but Koivu frees himself. #T3#
Koivu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Koivu tries to free his leg and advance position but Shellenberger is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Shellenberger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shellenberger is looking to sweep but instead, Koivu has passed into half guard.
Koivu trying to advance position but Shellenberger counters by regaining guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Koivu trying to control but Shellenberger is working from the bottom.
Koivu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Koivu tries to free his leg and advance position but Shellenberger is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Koivu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shellenberger counters with a stiff right hand.
Jack Shellenberger is winning the standup battle so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shellenberger shoots in for a takedown but Koivu shows good takedown defense.
A combination from Shellenberger does no damage. #TD#
Shellenberger drives through with a takedown into Koivu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Shellenberger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shellenberger 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Ash Presents: Tyson vs. Flint
Date: Jul 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ng throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Michaels counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ng won't be happy with that.
Ng is looking to regain half guard here but Michaels keeps moving and retains side control.
Michaels trying to control the action but Ng is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ng is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Michaels is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Ng working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Michaels goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ng turns into him and now he's in Michaels's guard.
Ng controlling from the top position. #T1#
Ng postures up.
Ng trying to control but Michaels is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ng drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ng jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Michaels lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ng manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Michaels manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Michaels is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Ng 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.
Michaels keeping moving, preventing Ng from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ng showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Michaels is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Michaels escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Ng content to stall in guard here.
Ng trying to control but Michaels is working from the bottom.
Ng controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Michaels is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ng wants to control from the top but Michaels keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ng with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Mike Michaels has been cut.
Ng lands a head shot.
Ng throws a hook but Michaels avoids it easily.
Michaels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ng moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ng changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Michaels.
The fight stays on the outside here - Michaels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ng changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Michaels is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ng tries to counter with a takedown but Michaels is quick to defend against it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Adam Ng will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Michaels's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Michaels tries to clinch but Ng moves out of range.
Michaels shoots in looking for a takedown but Ng manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Michaels's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ng changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ng throws a big shot that misses.
Michaels tries a head kick but it misses.
Ng avoids the body shot from Michaels.
Ng feinted with a counter takedown.
Michaels defending well as Ng loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Michaels closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ng's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Ng is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Michaels defends well.#SUB#
Ng looking for subs off his back but Michaels has passed one foot through into half guard. #T1#
Ng trying to get back to full guard but Michaels takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Michaels wants to control the pace but Ng is squirming around nicely.
Michaels prevents Ng from getting the reversal.
Ng is trying to reverse the position but instead Michaels has taken his back - oops!
Ng trying to control the hands but Michaels breaks the grip. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ng manages to reverse the position and now he's in Michaels's guard. Nice work there by Ng.
Michaels is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ng trying to control but Michaels is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ng has gone for a leg lock! Michaels slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ng's guard.#REVB#
Ng trying to keep a closed guard but Michaels is proving a slippery customer. #T3##SUB#
Ng escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Michaels gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Michaels avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Michaels lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Ng trying to control the position.
Ng is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Michaels is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ng keeping moving, preventing Michaels from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Michaels got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ng has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Michaels has managed to get both his arms back between Ng's legs - danger averted.
Ng is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ng is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Michaels defends well.
Michaels trying to control the position from guard on top but Ng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike Michaels will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mike Michaels's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Michaels moves into range and clinches up with Ng.#TD#
Ng jumps into guard, dragging Michaels to the mat. #SUB#
Ng is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Michaels is aware though and is defending well.
Mike Michaels has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ng tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Michaels is stalling in the full guard.
Michaels trying to control but Ng is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ng is looking for a triangle but Michaels pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Ng is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Michaels wants to stand but Ng is controlling his posture from full guard.
Michaels controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Ng is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ng is trying to control the position but Michaels postures up.
Michaels controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ng is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ng keeping moving, preventing Michaels from controlling successfully.
Ng looking to control. #SUB#
Ng working for a triangle but Michaels defends it easily. #T3##SUB#
Ng working for a triangle but Michaels defends it easily.
Michaels must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Michaels throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Ng pushes a forearm under Michaels's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Michaels is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adam Ng!

Event: Ashbourne Presents: Affliction
Date: Jun 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Paris counters by clinching up.
Paris is struggling to control the position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Paris - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Paris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Paris wants the takedown. Jones is fighting it off but Paris persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jones's guard against the cage.
Paris postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Paris lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paris with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones looking to control.
Paris is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Paris works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Paris sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paris chips away with some ground and pound.
Paris scoring with punches to the head and body.
Paris chips away with some ground and pound.
Paris 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.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Paris slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Paris lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC#Jones is rocked!
Paris postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Jones covers up, he's hurt! Paris keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Paris and the ref steps in to end the fight! Paris can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Paris!
A victorious Marco Paris thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lester wants to clinch.
Lester tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eriksen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eriksen walks into a straight right hand from Lester.
Lester lands with an overhand left.
Lester misses with a wild body shot.
Lester misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lester tries to clinch up but Eriksen circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Lester tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Eriksen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Lester drives through and clinches with Eriksen against the cage.
Lester lands with a short shot to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Lester has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester.
Lester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Lester.
Lester working aggressively here. #BC2#
Eriksen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eriksen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Eriksen swats away the attempt to clinch by Lester.
Lester scores with a jab.#T2#
Eriksen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lester.
Eriksen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lester throws out the jab.
Eriksen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lester tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eriksen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lester rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eriksen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
Lester smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Moe Lester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lester lands a nice shot to the body.
Lester lands the left hand.
Eriksen swings for the body but Lester moves out of range.
Eriksen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Lester forces Eriksen back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Lester lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lester creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lester scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Eriksen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Lester has managed to clinch.
A short left from Lester.
Lester scores with a nice hook to the head.
Eriksen blocks an uppercut.
Eriksen is trying to break the clinch but Lester is controlling him.
Lester lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eriksen backwards.
Lester swings wildly with an uppercut but Eriksen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lester misses with some punches.
Eriksen lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eriksen misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Eriksen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lester tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eriksen! But no joy.
Lester is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
Lester paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lester scores with a punch to the head.
Lester lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Lester has managed to clinch.
Eriksen misses with a punch on the inside.
Lester scores with a shoulder strike.
Eriksen has had enough of the clinch but Lester keeps him there for the moment.
Lester misses with a body punch.
Eriksen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lester throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lester lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eriksen backwards.
Lester misses with a body punch.
Eriksen wants to break free but Lester has control.
Lester lands with a light punch inside.
Lester lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#Eriksen is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moe Lester dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lester wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Eriksen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
BOOM! Lester lands a beautiful left hook that drops Eriksen. Eriksen tries to recover but Lester is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Eriksen lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moe Lester!
An out of breath Moe Lester thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koivu throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range. #CL2#
Koivu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Koivu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Koivu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith throws a series of punches but Koivu avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Koivu moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Koivu improves position.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Koivu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Koivu, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Koivu against the cage but Koivu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Koivu with that takedown attempt. #T1##CL2#
Koivu moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Smith tries to pull guard but Koivu won't allow it.
Koivu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith wants to stall.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Koivu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smith is trying to push Koivu away but Koivu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Koivu lands a shoulder strike.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Koivu is controlling the position.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Koivu breaks from the clinch.
Koivu throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range. #T2#
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koivu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Koivu shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Koivu, which made it look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Koivu shoots in.
No luck for Koivu with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Koivu forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.#T3##TD2#
Koivu manages to pull guard.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koivu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Koivu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Koivu keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Koivu tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koivu trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Koivu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Koivu closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Smith wants a takedown.
Koivu takes an elbow to the temple.
Koivu looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Koivu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Nice takedown defense from Koivu. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rasmus Koivu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Koivu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koivu.
Koivu shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Koivu swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Koivu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koivu fails with a takedown attempt.
Alex Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasmus Koivu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Koivu shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Koivu gets a clinch.
Koivu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Koivu blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Koivu blocks it. #TD2#
Koivu manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Koivu regains half guard there - taking advantage of Smith's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T2#
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Koivu is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well. #ES2#
Koivu has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Smith is on him like a limpet, forcing Koivu back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Koivu won't allow it. #TD2#
Koivu pulls guard effortlessly.
Koivu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Koivu wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well. #T3#
Koivu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Koivu has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smith wants to control but Koivu is having none of it.#T4##SUB2#
Koivu has control of Smith's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Smith regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Smith tries to hold on but Koivu postures up.
Koivu controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koivu thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rasmus Koivu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koivu shoots and misses
and Koivu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith tries to clinch but Koivu is having none of it.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Koivu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL2#
Koivu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivu wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Koivu is controlling the position. #T1#
Smith lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Rasmus Koivu has been cut.
Koivu tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Alex Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasmus Koivu.#BC2#
Koivu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Koivu shapes to counter with a head kick.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Koivu moves his leg out of the way.
Koivu shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Koivu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Koivu has him pressed against the cage.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Koivu breaks from the clinch. #T2##CL2#
Koivu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Koivu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Koivu manages to pull guard.
Koivu managing to control the position. #ES2#
Koivu manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koivu is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Koivu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Koivu keeps him there for the moment.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3#
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Koivu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Koivu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Smith trying to control but Koivu is working from the bottom.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith postures up in Koivu's guard and throws a big left but Koivu blocks it.
Koivu keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Koivu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Koivu manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Koivu's guard.
Koivu has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Koivu has a closed guard, preventing Smith from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Koivu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Koivu shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith goes for a double leg but Koivu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Koivu continues to drive forward.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koivu is looking for the big counter here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rasmus Koivu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Koivu 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rasmus Koivu!

Event: SyFi 83
Date: Jul 29, 2018

#R1#
Derrick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Derrick clinches.
Derrick has a couple of punches blocked by Ponce.
Ponce drops down looking for an ankle pick but Derrick pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ponce sizes up Derrick with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#
It looks like Emil Derrick has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ponce is defended easily by Derrick.
We've been told by Ponce's head coaches at IC&E Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ponce tries for a takedown but Derrick sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Ponce. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Ponce fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Derrick, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Ponce breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ponce throws a jab but it's blocked by Derrick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Derrick scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Derrick avoids the head kick by Ponce.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ponce is trying hard to land a takedown here. Derrick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Derrick moves in looking to clinch but Ponce pushes him off.
Derrick is looking to clinch.
Derrick looks for a takedown but Ponce sprawls well.
Jean Ponce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Derrick takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Ponce moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Ponce pulls guard.
Derrick tries to stand but Ponce is controlling from the bottom.
Ponce is looking to stand up but Derrick isn't so interested in that idea.
Derrick trying to control but Ponce is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Ponce has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Derrick is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Derrick is trying to break the clinch but Ponce has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Ponce escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2##CL#
Ponce moves into range and clinches up with Derrick.
Ponce blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Ponce pulls guard successfully.
Derrick would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ponce keeping moving, preventing Derrick from controlling successfully.
Ponce wants to stand up but Derrick is controlling him.
Derrick wants to control from the top but Ponce keeps moving. #ES#
Ponce is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T3#
Ponce stalling in the clinch.
Derrick trying to stall but Ponce improves his position.
Derrick throws a head punch that misses.
Derrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Ponce.
Ponce softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Ponce ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ponce no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ponce manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Derrick taking a breather. #BC#
Ponce manages to break the clinch.
Derrick fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Derrick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ponce swats away the attempt to clinch by Derrick.
A jab lands there for Ponce.#CL#
Ponce closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Derrick wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Derrick misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Ponce jumps into guard, dragging Derrick to the mat. #ES#
Ponce is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Ponce breaks the clinch.
Derrick doesn't manage to clinch there - Ponce circles away. #CL#
Derrick gets tackled into the cage by Ponce. Ponce maintains the clinch. #BC#
Ponce breaks the clinch.
Derrick throws a body kick that misses.
Derrick attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Derrick throws the kick towards the body but Ponce avoids it.
Ponce with a poor takedown
letting Derrick counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Derrick. Ponce does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ponce shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Derrick pinned against the cage. Derrick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ponce throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Derrick on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Ponce dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emil Derrick's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ponce shoots in looking for a takedown but Derrick manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ponce's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Derrick throws a hook but Ponce blocks it.
Ponce throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Derrick's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ponce connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Derrick scrambles back to his feet.
Ponce drops Derrick with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Derrick! Ponce dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Ponce!

Event: IFC 61 Heavyweight vs Bell
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1##CL#
Niyotrong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Niyotrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Niyotrong can't find room to land a body shot as Hetherington controls the action.
Niyotrong lands a body punch.
Niyotrong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hetherington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Niyotrong tries to throw a body punch but Hetherington avoids it by throwing Niyotrong back against the cage.
Hetherington is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A short uppercut from Niyotrong.
Niyotrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hetherington blocking some punches.
Hetherington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Hetherington.
Niyotrong has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hetherington working aggressively here.
Hetherington misses with a punch on the inside.
Hetherington prevents a body shot from Niyotrong.
Niyotrong misses with a body punch.
Niyotrong misses with some punches.
Niyotrong pushes Hetherington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Niyotrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Hetherington.
Still in the clinch, Niyotrong scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Niyotrong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hetheringtons head.
Niyotrong misses with a punch to the body.
Niyotrong tries to throw a body punch but Hetherington avoids it by throwing Niyotrong back against the cage.
Hetherington tries to pull guard but Niyotrong won't allow it.
Niyotrong goes for a takedown attempt but Hetherington pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T1#
Niyotrong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Niyotrong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Niyotrong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hetherington if he has to take too many more of those. #CL2#
Hetherington rushes Niyotrong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Niyotrong misses with the head strike.
Hetherington can't find room to land a body shot as Niyotrong controls the action.
Niyotrong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Niyotrong blocking some punches.
Hetherington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hetherington prevents a body shot from Niyotrong.
Hetherington jumps guard but Niyotrong stands there with Hetherington around his waist. Hetherington gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hetherington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hetherington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Niyotrong.
Good body shot from Hetherington.
Hetherington looking for a takedown.
Sirimongkol Niyotrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Hetherington.
Hetherington blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hetherington working aggressively here.
Niyotrong tries to throw a body punch but Hetherington avoids it by throwing Niyotrong back against the cage.
Hetherington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Niyotrong.
Niyotrong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Niyotrong. #TD2#
Hetherington jumps guard and drags Niyotrong to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hetherington keeping moving, preventing Niyotrong from controlling successfully.
Hetherington trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Niyotrong gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hetherington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Niyotrong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hetherington shoots in and drives through. Niyotrong sprawls well.
Hetherington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hetherington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for Niyotrong.
Niyotrong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3##CL2#
Hetherington rushes Niyotrong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Niyotrong misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Niyotrong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Hetherington.
Niyotrong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hetheringtons head.
Niyotrong lands a left hand.
Hetherington prevents a body shot from Niyotrong.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Niyotrong.
A short left from Niyotrong.
Niyotrong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hetherington.
Niyotrong lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Hetherington is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niyotrong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hetherington is still on wobbly legs! Can Niyotrong finish him?
Niyotrong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hetherington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Niyotrong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Niyotrong has a couple of punches blocked by Hetherington.
Niyotrong misses with the head strike.
Niyotrong misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Niyotrong fails to land.
Niyotrong swings wildly with an uppercut but Hetherington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hetherington tries for a takedown but Niyotrong manages to get underhooks.
Hetherington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Niyotrong working aggressively here.
Niyotrong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hetherington gets through Niyotrong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hetherington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Niyotrong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hetherington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Niyotrong throws a head punch that misses.
Niyotrong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hetherington.
Niyotrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Hetherington. #T4#
Niyotrong throws a head punch that misses.
Niyotrong is leaning against Hetherington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hetherington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Niyotrong - that landed with a thud.
Hetherington can't find room to land a body shot as Niyotrong controls the action.
Hetherington tries to throw a body punch but Niyotrong avoids it by throwing Hetherington back against the cage.
Hetherington throws a punch but it's blocked by Niyotrong.
Niyotrong misses with some punches.
Niyotrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Hetherington.
Niyotrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Hetherington.
Niyotrong misses with a punch on the inside.
Hetherington seems to have recovered his senses.
Hetherington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Niyotrong can't find room to land a body shot as Hetherington controls the action.
Hetherington working aggressively here.
Niyotrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Hetherington.
Niyotrong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hetherington.
Hetherington misses with a body punch.
Niyotrong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hetherington backwards.
Niyotrong throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Hetherington pulls guard.
Niyotrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Hetherington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niyotrong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Niyotrong won't allow Hetherington to sweep him here.
Hetherington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sirimongkol Niyotrong dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Hetherington fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Niyotrong, pushing him back against the cage.
Hetherington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Niyotrong.
Niyotrong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Niyotrong digs a right hand into Hetherington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hetherington's gas tank. #TD2#
Hetherington turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hetherington manages to end up in side control.
Niyotrong wants to control but Hetherington postures up.
Hetherington is looking to take a break and control but Niyotrong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hetherington controls the position.
Niyotrong struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Hetherington looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Niyotrong is trying to control Hetherington's posture but Hetherington avoids it.
Niyotrong tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Hetherington misses with the ground and pound.
Niyotrong manages to get back to half guard.
Niyotrong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hetherington.
Niyotrong is trying to stand back up but Hetherington is controlling him
Niyotrong works his way to full guard. Good work.#ES#
Niyotrong has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hetherington is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Niyotrong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hetherington backwards.
Niyotrong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Niyotrong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Niyotrong scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Niyotrong.
Hetherington working aggressively here.
Niyotrong can't find room to land a body shot as Hetherington controls the action.
Hetherington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Hetherington.
Niyotrong gets underhooks to prevent Hetherington's takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hetherington lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Niyotrong fails to land.
Niyotrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hetherington can do to turn this around?
Hetherington blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Niyotrong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hetherington backwards.
Hetherington gets through Niyotrong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Niyotrong misses with the head strike.
Hetherington prevents a body shot from Niyotrong.
Niyotrong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hetheringtons head.
Niyotrong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hetherington blocks an uppercut.
Niyotrong misses with a punch on the inside.
Niyotrong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Niyotrong blocking some punches.
Hetherington has Niyotrong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Niyotrong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Niyotrong - that landed with a thud.
Hetherington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Niyotrong's elbow.
A short right from Niyotrong on the inside.
Niyotrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sirimongkol Niyotrong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hetherington misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hetherington.
Niyotrong lands with a light punch inside.
Hetherington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Niyotrong misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Niyotrong.
Niyotrong lands a nice uppercut.
Niyotrong misses with the head strike.
Niyotrong prevents the takedown attempt.
Sirimongkol Niyotrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Hetherington.
Hetherington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Niyotrong.
Niyotrong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Niyotrong can't find room to land a body shot as Hetherington controls the action.
Niyotrong has a couple of punches blocked by Hetherington.
Hetherington tries to work over Niyotrong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hetherington wants a takedown but no success here.
Hetherington drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hetherington is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Hetherington gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Niyotrong regains guard. #ES#
Niyotrong wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hetherington dives in for a single leg takedown but Niyotrong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Niyotrong tries to counter by clinching up but Hetherington breaks away and moves out of range.
Donk. Niyotrong catches Hetherington right on the button with a cross.
Niyotrong lands a leg kick that knocks Hetherington off balance momentarily.
Niyotrong is looking to slow Hetherington down with leg kicks. #T4#
Niyotrong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Niyotrong connects with a solid leg kick.
Hetherington walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hetherington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Niyotrong can pounce on him.
Niyotrong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hetheringtons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hetherington shoots in and drives through. Niyotrong sprawls well.
Niyotrong is looking to counter punch.
Niyotrong fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Hetherington to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Hetherington looks to clinch but Niyotrong throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Hetherington taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sirimongkol Niyotrong!

Event: OFC 365: Deliverance
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Kedorf stuns Vatanen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vatanen throws a body shot but no joy.
Vatanen swings for the body but Kedorf moves out of range.
Kedorf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vatanen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vatanen throws a jab when Kedorf was well out of range.
Vatanen misses with a looping left.
Vatanen slips a jab from Kedorf.
Vatanen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kedorf takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#
It looks like Barol Kedorf has been cut.
Vatanen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kedorf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Sami Vatanen has been cut.
Kedorf slips a jab from Vatanen.
Kedorf showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vatanen.
Vatanen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Kedorf throws a body punch but Vatanen moves out of range.
Kedorf throws a body punch but Vatanen moves out of range.
Kedorf looks to score with a jab to the body but Vatanen is just out of range.
Kedorf throws a right and a left that Vatanen avoids nicely.
Vatanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kedorf.
Kedorf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vatanen.
Vatanen scores with a nice strike.
Vatanen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kedorf moves to clinch but Vatanen breaks away
and Vatanen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kedorf drops his hands momentarily and Vatanen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#
Barol Kedorf's cut is getting worse.
Kedorf is looking to wear down Vatanen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vatanen throws a lazy right hand but Kedorf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kedorf. Vatanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vatanen swings for the body but Kedorf moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Kedorf tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Kedorf throws a body punch but Vatanen moves out of range.
Vatanen misses with an uppercut
and Kedorf counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kedorf looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vatanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kedorf.
Kedorf takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#
Kedorf is rocked!#CUT2#
Barol Kedorf's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Vatanen ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Kedorf out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sami Vatanen!
Sami Vatanen took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Barol Kedorf spoke after the fight, saying 'Juz nie moge sie doczekac, az wroce do domu i przytule mojego synka Morysa '.

Event: RISE 36 Slaughter vs Sailcirc
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Hunter darts in looking for a takedown but Knox gets double underhooks and turns Hunter into the cage.
A left lands for Knox.#CUT#
It looks like Dick Hunter has been cut.
Hunter throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Knox counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hunter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunter backwards. #ROC#
Hunter is rocked!
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Hunter is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Knox smiles and moves away.
Hunter seems to have recovered his senses.
Knox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knox lands a body shot.
Hunter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hunter scrambles back to his feet.
A leg kick checked by Knox.
Knox closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Hunter! Knox dives in looking to finish! Hunter is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eta Knox!
After winning the bout, Eta Knox thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFC 362: Punch-Drunk
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Vale takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#
It looks like Simon Vale has been cut.
Vatanen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vale counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Sami Vatanen has been cut.
Vatanen slips a jab from Vale.
Vale scores with a shot to the body.
Vale misses with an uppercut.
Vale bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vale misses the jab.#CL#
Vale closes the distance and pushes Vatanen back into the cage.
Vatanen prevents the takedown attempt.
Vatanen connects with a knee to the head. #BC#
Vale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Vatanen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vale darts in trying to clinch
and Vatanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simon Vale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vale gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Vatanen gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Vale is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sami Vatanen!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sami Vatanen made sure he mentioned IniTech Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: DARE SUBMISSION SERIES 3
Date: Jun 27, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Guilherme Mendes (ranked 22190 p4p, 527 weight class) and John Hetherington (ranked 2540 p4p, 243 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

160 cm
23 yrs
158 lbs

180 cm
22 yrs
147 lbs

Mendes

Hetherington

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Guilherme Mendes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John Hetherington!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Mendes darts in and clinches Hetherington up against the ropes.

Hetherington has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mendes regains guard immediately.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mendes (0) vs (2) Hetherington
Hetherington preventing the sweep.

Hetherington got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mendes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hetherington has managed to get both his arms back between Mendes's legs - danger averted.
Mendes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hetherington is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hetherington preventing the sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Mendes is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hetherington rolls with it to try and escape but Mendes cranks on the arm and Hetherington is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guilherme Mendes!

Event: SyFi 68
Date: Jun 24, 2018

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Derrick.
Dunlop scores with the left hand. Derrick knows he should have avoided that one.
Derrick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dunlop.
Derrick avoids the head kick by Dunlop.
Derrick works Dunlop's body with a nice hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dunlop.
Dunlop tries a head kick but it misses.
Dunlop has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Derrick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dunlop cracks Derrick with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Dunlop.
Derrick is breathing heavily.
Derrick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dunlop works on Derrick's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Dunlop manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Dunlop.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunlop lands with an uppercut that bounces Derrick off the cage and back into range.
Dunlop scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Derrick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dunlop connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Dunlop throws a sloppy head kick and Derrick moves out of range easily.
Derrick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dunlop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good shot there by Dunlop.#ROC2#
Derrick is rocked!
Dunlop wobbles Derrick with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Dunlop dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Derrick to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mick Dunlop!
During a confident post fight interview, Mick Dunlop thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2018

#R1##TD#
Hetherington shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cole napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Hetherington looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cole is holding Hetherington down, trying to stall.
Cole has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hetherington is looking to take a break and control but Cole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cole is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hetherington swings around for an armbar but Cole sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hetherington's guard.
Hetherington has Cole pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Hetherington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cole is one step ahead there.
Cole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cole slips nicely into half guard.
Cole perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hetherington is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cole jumps into side control!
Hetherington is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cole's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cole looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Hetherington wants to improve his position but Cole is controlling well.
Hetherington moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hetherington 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.
Cole controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cole's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cole pushing down on Hetherington's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Cole is taking a breather. Hetherington 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.
Hetherington punching from the bottom.
Hetherington regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hetherington keeping full guard, as Cole tries to pass.
Cole trying to control but Hetherington is working from the bottom.
Cole advances position into side control!
Hetherington is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Hetherington tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cole presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hetherington manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Still in half guard, Cole seems content to control.
Hetherington wants to control but Cole passes into side.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole is looking to take a break and control but Hetherington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
Hetherington manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rico Cole will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hetherington fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cole avoids it really well and circles away.
Cole connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Hetherington moves into range and clinches up with Cole.
Cole lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
Hetherington lands a right hand.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cole lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Hetherington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Cole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cole throws a sloppy head kick and Hetherington moves out of range easily.
John Hetherington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hetherington wants to clinch
and Cole counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Cole throws out a powerful jab.
Hetherington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hetherington has his takedown stuffed
and Cole counters with a nice body shot.
Hetherington fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Hetherington. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Hetherington pushes Cole up against the cage in a clinch.
Cole lands a shoulder strike.
Cole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot in the inside from Cole. #BC2#
Cole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cole will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cole lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cole throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hetherington.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Hetherington has managed to clinch. #T2#
Hetherington wants a takedown but no success here.
Hetherington lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Cole.
A short uppercut from Cole. #BC2#
Cole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cole throws a jab but it's blocked by Hetherington.
Rico Cole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cole connects with the punch.
Cole misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hetherington shoots in for a takedown but Cole shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Hetherington throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cole was covering up waiting for the punch and Hetherington finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hetherington wants to pass the guard but Cole is keeping the position.
Cole bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hetherington's guard. #REVB##T3#
Cole controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cole preventing the sweep.
Cole is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cole won't allow Hetherington to sweep him here.
Cole sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hetherington looking to control.
Hetherington manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cole manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hetherington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cole is keeping the position for now.
Hetherington slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hetherington advances to half guard. #SUB#
Hetherington seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Hetherington in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Cole tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hetherington!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Hetherington!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Hetherington throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Linhares tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hetherington is in Linhares's guard.
Linhares wants to sweep but no luck.
Hetherington trying to control but Linhares is working from the bottom.
Linhares working a defensive guard here.
Hetherington stands and throws Linhares's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hetherington postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hetherington trying to control the action but Linhares is working from the bottom.
Linhares is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Linhares's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Linhares is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Linhares is trying to control Hetherington's posture but Hetherington avoids it.
Linhares tries to buck Hetherington off but Hetherington is having none of it.
Hetherington misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Linhares regains half guard.
Linhares wants to improve his position but Hetherington is controlling well.
Hetherington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Linhares keeps working.
Hetherington works his way into side control.
Linhares manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Hetherington wants to free his trapped foot but Linhares is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Linhares is trying to control but can't.
Hetherington is looking to take a break and control but Linhares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Linhares wants to improve his position but Hetherington is controlling well.
Hetherington wants to control but Linhares is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Hetherington wants to work for an arm triangle but Linhares is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Linhares has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hetherington is working away from the top position though.
Hetherington not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Linhares wants to improve his position but Hetherington is controlling well.
Linhares moves into full guard. #SUB#
Hetherington avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Linhares controls Hetherington momentarily but Hetherington frees himself.
Hetherington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Linhares is keeping the position for now.
Hetherington is still trying to improve position.
Hetherington content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hetherington shoots in for a takedown but Linhares shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Linhares.
Linhares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hetherington tries to move into range but Linhares moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Linhares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hetherington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hetherington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hetherington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Luis Carlos Linhares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Hetherington.
A cross from Linhares lands.
Linhares cracks the inside of Hetherington's front leg.
Linhares connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hetherington shoots in looking for a takedown. Linhares tries to sprawl out of it but Hetherington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Linhares manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Linhares slaps away a takedown attempt from Hetherington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Carlos Linhares dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Linhares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hetherington.
Linhares displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hetherington.
Hetherington walks forward, straight into a front kick from Linhares.
Linhares thuds his right hand into Hetherington's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hetherington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A cross from Linhares lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Linhares. That's going to slow Hetherington down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Linhares connects with a solid leg kick.
Linhares scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL2#
Hetherington has closed the distance and engaged Linhares in a clinch.
Linhares lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Linhares comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Linhares lands a hook to the side of the head.
Linhares misses with a body punch.
Hetherington misses with some punches.
Linhares lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Linhares pushes Hetherington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Linhares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hetherington tries for a takedown but Linhares sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Luis Carlos Linhares is winning the standup battle so far.
Hetherington is trying hard to land a takedown here. Linhares sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Luis Carlos Linhares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Hetherington.
Hetherington is breathing heavily.
Linhares throws a wild body kick that Hetherington sees coming a mile off.
Hetherington looks to clinch
and Linhares counters with a nice body shot.
Hetherington shoots in looking for a takedown. Linhares tries to sprawl out of it but Hetherington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Linhares manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Linhares lands a jab to Hetherington's midsection.
Linhares is looking to wear down Hetherington with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A solid leg kick lands there for Linhares.
A punch lands to the side of Hetherington 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hetherington closes the distance and clinches up with Linhares, looking for a takedown. Hetherington pushes Linhares against the cage but Linhares circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Linhares.
Linhares throws a leg kick which misses Hetherington's front leg but catches the back leg as Hetherington tries to avoid it.
Linhares lands a head shot.#ROC#
Hetherington is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Linhares circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Hetherington to the canvas! Hetherington doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Linhares keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Carlos Linhares!
A victorious Luis Carlos Linhares thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2018

#R1#
Hetherington tries to clinch up
letting Monroe counter with a right hand.
Hetherington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Monroe counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Monroe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Monroe controls the position from side control.
Hetherington tries to bench press Monroe off him but Monroe keeps the position.
Monroe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hetherington keeps working.
Hetherington is looking for a sweep.
Monroe tries to advance to mount but can't.
Monroe is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hetherington will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Monroe working the ground and pound from side control.#T1#
Hetherington stops Monroe from passing to mount.
Hetherington is being controlled here.
Monroe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hetherington keeps working.
Hetherington manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Monroe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Hetherington is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Monroe has latched onto it... Big trouble! Monroe pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Hetherington is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Monroe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Monroe!
Our winner, Ricky Monroe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Esposito avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Esposito scores with a head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Alex Washburn has been cut.#KD2#
Esposito lands a big right hand that sends Washburn crashing to the mat! Esposito stays standing though and waves Washburn back to his feet!#ROC2#
Washburn is rocked!
Washburn doesn't manage to clinch there - Esposito circles away.
Oh Washburn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Washburn is looking to clinch but Esposito is avoiding it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washburn wants to clinch
and Esposito counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dante Esposito !
Our winner, Dante Esposito , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Washburn clinches up against the cage.
Washburn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Washburn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Washburn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shields's brow.
Shields tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Washburn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shields drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Washburn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shields goes for a takedown in the clinch but Washburn prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washburn lands a shot to the body.
Washburn scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Washburn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Washburn is pressed up against the cage. Shields has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Washburn down to the mat. Washburn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Washburn forces Shields back against the cage and clinches.
Washburn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Washburn stops a takedown attempt from Shields.
Shields changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Washburn fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Washburn clinches up with Shields and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Washburn pushes Shields back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Washburn .
Washburn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shields can't break the clinch.
Shields can't get the takedown.
Washburn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Washburn gets through Shields's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Washburn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Washburn scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Washburn .
A short body shot lands from Washburn as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Washburn .
Nice body punch from Washburn .
Washburn has Shields pressed against the cage, preventing Shields from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Washburn lands an elbow that stopped Shields in his tracks for a moment.
Washburn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Washburn on the inside. #T2#
Washburn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shieldss head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Washburn .
Washburn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Washburn lands a hook that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
Shields tries for a takedown but Washburn manages to get underhooks.
Shields wants to break free but Washburn has control.
Washburn scores with a shot to the side of Shields's head.
Washburn lands a nice shot to the body.
Washburn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Washburn lands with a light punch inside.
Washburn lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Washburn .
Shields misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Washburn .
A nice left hand lands by Washburn .
Shields is looking to break free of the clinch but Washburn has double underhooks.
Washburn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Washburn lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Washburn lands a shoulder strike.
Shields jumps guard but Washburn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Washburn .
Washburn digs a right hand underneath Shields's ribcage. Shields let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Washburn .
Shields tries to pull guard but Washburn won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Washburn .
Washburn digs a right hand into Shields's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shields's gas tank.
Shields wants to take the fight to the mat but Washburn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Washburn lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Washburn .
A short uppercut from Washburn .
Washburn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shields jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Washburn walks away with a smile on his face. Shields gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Shields closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shields is looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Washburn scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washburn pushes Shields back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Washburn on the inside.
Washburn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Washburn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shieldss head.
Washburn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Washburn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
Washburn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shields has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shields tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Washburn smiles and moves away. #CL#
Shields gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shields blocks an elbow strike.
Shields looking to stall.
Washburn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washburn digs a right hand into Shields's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shields's gas tank.
Washburn gets through Shields's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Washburn dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Washburn rushes Shields and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shields wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Washburn .
Washburn lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Washburn .
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shields tries to break the clinch but Washburn is controlling the position.
Shields tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Washburn smiles and moves away.
Washburn cracks a nice hook into Shields's ribs.
Shields fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Washburn avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Shields moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Washburn . #T1#
A short right from Washburn on the inside.
Shields struggles to land a body shot inside as Washburn controls his hands.
Washburn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shields goes for a takedown in the clinch but Washburn prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shields has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shields blocks an elbow strike from Washburn .
Shields fails to pull guard.
A short right from Washburn .
Washburn lands with a right to the head.
Shields looking to slow down the pace here.
Shields tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Washburn smiles and moves away.
Shields fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Washburn avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Washburn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Washburn throws an elbow that misses.
Washburn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Washburn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
Alex Washburn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Washburn lands a nice uppercut.
Washburn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Washburn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washburn lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Washburn .
Washburn digs a right hand underneath Shields's ribcage. Shields let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shields drops down looking for an ankle pick but Washburn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alex Washburn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Shields gets tackled into the cage by Washburn . Washburn maintains the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Washburn as the two fighters clinch.
Washburn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
Washburn misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Shields trying to control the position but instead, Washburn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shields into the cage.
Washburn is working Shields over against the cage.
Washburn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Washburn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
Washburn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shields looking for a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Washburn .
Shields is trying to push Washburn away but Washburn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Washburn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shields is looking for a takedown.
A short right from Washburn on the inside.
Shields looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Washburn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Washburn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Washburn throws an elbow but misses.
Washburn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Washburn digs a right hand into Shields's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shields's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Washburn .
Washburn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Washburn keeps control of Shields as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Washburn .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washburn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Washburn .
Washburn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Washburn .
A hook to the body from Washburn .
Good body shot from Washburn .
Washburn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
Washburn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shields.
A right hand to the body from Washburn .
Washburn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Washburn .
Shields tries to pull guard but Washburn won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Washburn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Shields shoots in but no luck this time.
Shields misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Washburn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Washburn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shieldss head.
Washburn lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Washburn .
Washburn scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Washburn on the inside.
Nice body punch from Washburn - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Washburn .
Good body shot from Washburn .
Washburn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Washburn works on Shields's body with a couple of short punches.
Washburn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Washburn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Washburn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shields tries for a takedown. No joy. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Washburn .
Washburn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shieldss head.
Washburn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Washburn scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Washburn .
Washburn lands with a light punch inside.
Washburn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Washburn .
Shields tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Washburn smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shields tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Washburn defends well and Shields ends up having to push Washburn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Washburn rushes Shields and presses him up against the cage.
Washburn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
Washburn lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Washburn as the two fighters clinch.
Washburn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washburn cracks Shields with a nice body shot.
Washburn lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Shields takes a shot to the head.
Washburn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Washburn lands a shoulder strike.
Washburn gets through Shields's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Washburn .
Washburn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shields.
Washburn scores with a shoulder strike.
Shields stalling in the clinch but Washburn improves position.
Washburn cracks Shields with a nice body shot.
Washburn lands a body shot.
Washburn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shields is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Washburn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shields fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Washburn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Washburn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Washburn .
Washburn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shields.
Washburn is working Shields over against the cage.
Washburn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
Washburn scores with a hook to the body.
Washburn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shields drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Washburn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Washburn gets through Shields's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Washburn is leaning against Shields and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Washburn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
Washburn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Washburn working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Washburn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shields taking a breather.
Shields drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Washburn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shields tries to pull guard but Washburn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alex Washburn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Washburn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shields tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice left hand lands by Washburn .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shields is trying to break the clinch but Washburn has him pressed against the cage.
Shields is looking to control Washburn 's arms but Washburn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shields has his back to the cage.
Shields has Washburn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Washburn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Washburn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Washburn 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 24:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 24:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2018

#R1#
Derrick scores with a head kick.
Bushey misses with a takedown attempt - Derrick sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice cross by Bushey.#CL#
Derrick takes the fight into the clinch.
Derrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Derrick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bushey backwards. #TD2#
Bushey ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bushey no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Derrick 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.
Derrick stands up over Bushey, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Derrick controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1##SUB2#
Bushey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Derrick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU#
Derrick gets to his feet - Bushey follows without any prompting.
Derrick bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bushey's head backwards.
Bushey dives in for a single leg takedown but Derrick sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Derrick clinches up with Bushey and pushes him back against the cage.
Derrick is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Derrick gets through Bushey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Derrick successfully pulls guard.
Derrick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Derrick on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Derrick tries to get out of the position.
Derrick is pulling down on Bushey's head to control his posture.
Bushey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Derrick has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bushey has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2#
A short left from Derrick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Derrick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adam Bushey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Bushey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've been told by Derrick's head coaches at Big Price MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Derrick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bushey.
A clash of legs there as Derrick blocks the low kick.
As Bushey looks to move away, Derrick throws a big counter combo but Bushey just gets out of the way.
Derrick misses with the combination.
Bushey wants to clinch up but Derrick keeps it at a distance.
Derrick throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bushey avoids it.
Bushey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Derrick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Derrick moves into the clinch.
Derrick lands a nice uppercut.
Derrick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bushey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Derrick after a bit of a struggle.
Emil Derrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Bushey.
Derrick lands a left hand.
Derrick gets through Bushey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Derrick will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bushey up against the cage.
Bushey blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Bushey tries to score a body lock takedown but Derrick shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bushey is trying to drag Derrick to the mat but Derrick just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bushey looks winded!
Derrick drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bushey gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Derrick jumps guard. #ES#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Derrick manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Derrick lands a body shot.
Derrick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bushey backwards. #BC#
Derrick breaks from the clinch.
Bushey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Derrick doesn't manage to clinch there - Bushey circles away.
Derrick has his takedown stuffed
and Bushey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Derrick darts in and clinches Bushey up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Derrick gets through Bushey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4##BC#
Derrick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Derrick moves into the clinch.
Derrick is pressed up against the cage. Bushey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Derrick down to the mat. Derrick avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Derrick tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bushey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Derrick somewhat.
Derrick plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Adam Bushey has been cut.
Derrick tries to clinch but Bushey is having none of it.
Bushey misses with a looping right.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Derrick has knocked Bushey down with a huge combo! Derrick steps away and waves a wobbly Bushey back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Derrick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bushey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Derrick scores with a jab. Bushey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bushey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Derrick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bushey as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Derrick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Bushey's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Derrick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bushey.
Derrick tries to clinch there but Bushey circles away. #CL#
Derrick darts in and clinches Bushey up against the cage.
Bushey is trying to push Derrick away but Derrick has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Derrick pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bushey is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Derrick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bushey.
Bushey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Derrick momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Derrick slips under a jab.
Derrick shoots in but Bushey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bushey throws a shot from downtown. Derrick moves away and avoids it.
Derrick tries to clinch but Bushey moves out of range. #T1#
Bushey scores with the left hand. Derrick knows he should have avoided that one.
Derrick moves in looking to clinch but Bushey pushes him off.
Derrick shoots in looking for a takedown. Bushey tries to sprawl out of it but Derrick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bushey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bushey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bushey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Derrick lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bushey will feel that in the morning.
Bushey is breathing heavily.
Bushey throws the left hand but Derrick avoids the punch easily.
Derrick throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bushey.
Derrick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bushey misses with the combination.
Derrick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Derrick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fight stays on the outside here - Derrick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Derrick moves in looking to clinch but Bushey pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Derrick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Emil Derrick is winning the standup battle so far.
Derrick keeps the fight on the outside.
Derrick went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bushey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Derrick avoids it really well and circles away.
Derrick went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Emil Derrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Bushey.
Derrick connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Derrick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Derrick goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Derrick breaks the clinch.
Derrick swats away the attempt to clinch by Bushey.
Derrick doesn't manage to clinch there - Bushey circles away. #T3##CL#
Derrick has Bushey up against the cage in a clinch.
Derrick lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Derrick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Derrick.
Derrick is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Derrick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bushey can do to turn this around?
Derrick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bushey's efforts to push away.
Derrick lands an uppercut.
Derrick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bushey smiles and moves away.
Bushey misses with a looping right.#CL#
Derrick moves into the clinch.
Bushey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Derrick pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Derrick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Derrick stalling the fight. #TD#
Derrick successfully pulls guard.
Derrick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bushey manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Derrick decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
Bushey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Derrick throws a right hand that Bushey ducks under and follows up with a left that Bushey also avoids with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Bushey as Derrick shoots in.
Derrick lands a jab-cross combination.
Bushey throws a leg kick
and Bushey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bushey misses with a wild body shot.
Bushey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Derrick rushes Bushey and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Derrick jumps guard and drags Bushey to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Emil Derrick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bushey working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Derrick's head.
Derrick lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Derrick is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Bushey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Derrick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adam Bushey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Derrick's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Derrick duly obliges. #CL2#
Bushey darts in and clinches Derrick up against the cage.
Derrick lands with a short shot to the head.
Bushey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bushey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Derrick.
Bushey wants to get back to striking at distance but Derrick won't allow it. #BC#
Derrick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Derrick is looking to clinch but Bushey is avoiding it.
Bushey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushey missing with a left hand there. Derrick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Derrick has managed to clinch.
Bushey is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Derrick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emil Derrick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Derrick gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Derrick tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bushey just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emil Derrick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bushey is trying to drag Derrick to the mat but Derrick just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Derrick lands a shoulder strike.
Bushey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Derrick decides to pull guard.
Derrick 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.#ES#
Derrick has his feet on Bushey's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bushey throws a hook but Derrick avoids it easily.
Derrick displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Derrick just misses with a punch to the body.
Bushey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Derrick throwing a counter right hand but Bushey manages to avoid it.
Derrick tries to clinch but Bushey is having none of it.
Bushey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Derrick. #T2##CL#
Derrick drives through and clinches with Bushey against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Derrick pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bushey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Derrick wants to sweep but no luck. #ES#
Derrick kicks Bushey off and gets to his feet.
Bushey misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Derrick drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Derrick moves into full mount!
Derrick sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Emil Derrick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Derrick takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Bushey is looking to improve his position but Derrick isn't that keen on the idea.
Derrick thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Derrick takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Derrick has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Derrick seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bushey for as long as he can get away with.
Adam Bushey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Emil Derrick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Derrick 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Derrick!
Emil Derrick made sure to mention his sponsor, Phantom Fightwear in his post fight interview.

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