Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SPFC 6
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Wilder shoots in looking for a takedown. Jim tries to sprawl out of it but Wilder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slim Jim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Wilder moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Wilder turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jim is trying to get back to half guard.
Jim looking for a sweep but Wilder has passed into full mount! Oh no!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jim working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jim tries to hold on but Wilder pushes him away. #T1#
Jim working to try and regain half guard.
Wilder throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wilder punching from mount but Jim doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Wilder dominating with strikes here.
Jim has given up his back here. Will Wilder look for the submission or keep pounding away? #SUB2#
Jim fending off the submission attempt from Wilder. #SUB2#
Wilder patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Wilder is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jim defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T2#
Wilder misses with punches from the back. #SUB2#
Wilder is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Wilder is persistently looking for the submission but Jim is defending it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Wilder is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jim defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Wilder looking for the RNC. #T3#
Wilder trying to control.
Jim covering up well and avoiding damage.
Jim trying to control the action but Wilder just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Wilder looking to break Jim's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jim remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wilder will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Wilder is cranking Jim's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Jim! He's tightened the choke and Jim is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexander Wilder!

Event: Helsinki Fight Night 3
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Tamminen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ragnarsson doesn't seem phased though.
Nice jab there from Tamminen. #CL#
Ragnarsson drives through and clinches with Tamminen against the ropes.
Tamminen misses with a body punch.
Ragnarsson scores with a hook to the body.
Ragnarsson with a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson crunches a lovely knee into Tamminen's ribcage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson landing knees to the head.
Ragnarsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tamminen's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the body.
Tamminen looks winded!
Tamminen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tamminen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the body.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson scores with a knee to the head. #ROC#
Tamminen is rocked!
A short right from Ragnarsson on the inside.
Tamminen is still on wobbly legs! Can Ragnarsson finish him?
Ragnarsson landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T1#
Ragnarsson jerks Tamminen's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Tamminen drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Ragnarsson goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Ragnarsson because Tamminen was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Halfdan Ragnarsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Halfdan Ragnarsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SPFC 2.5
Date: May 06, 2016

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Simpson.
Simpson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wilder circles away.
Simpson tries for a takedown but Wilder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alexander Wilder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Simpson.
Simpson dives in and grabs Wilder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wilder pushes down on Simpson's head and hops out.
Simpson blocks a head kick by Wilder. #TD#
Wilder shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wilder was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Simpson is looking to get back to his feet here but Wilder is keeping cool and he's managed to take Simpson's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wilder sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Simpson taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexander Wilder!

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 16
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Tamminen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Genipperteinga shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Genipperteinga frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Genipperteinga has isolated one of Tamminen's arms. Tamminen looking to fight him off but Genipperteinga twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Christman Genipperteinga!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Ronnel looks for a takedown but Naamahaara sprawls well.#CL2#
Naamahaara rushes Ronnel and presses him up against the cage.
Ronnel has been working on his balance at Helsinki Fight Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Naamahaara.
Ronnel takes an elbow to the forehead.
Naamahaara with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Naamahaara manages to break the clinch.
Ronnel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Naamahaara to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naamahaara throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ronnel's head.
Ronnel with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Naamahaara counters with a flying knee that drops Ronnel! #ROC2#
Ronnel is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mika Ronnel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naamahaara gets to his feet and stands over Ronnel, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Ronnel felt that one! Naamahaara unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Ronnel from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamala Naamahaara!
An out of breath Kamala Naamahaara 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: Apr 10, 2016

#R1#
Wilder throws a head kick but Nielsen moves out of range.
Wilder lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wilder circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Nielsen drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Wilder follows Nielsen to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Wilder!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2016

#R1#
Tamminen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tamminen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#
It looks like Moises Long has been cut.
Tamminen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Long manages to avoid it.
Tamminen misses with a series of wild punches.
Long tries to counter with a takedown but Tamminen is quick to defend against it.
Long checks the leg kick nicely there.
Long is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tamminen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Long tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tamminen misses with a combination #CL#
and Long counters by clinching up.
Long keeps control of Tamminen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tamminen is looking to break free of the clinch but Long has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Tamminen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tamminen is trying to break the clinch but Long has him pressed against the cage. #T1##BC#
Long pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tamminen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Long has time to react.
Tamminen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Long throws a leg kick which misses Tamminen's front leg but catches the back leg as Tamminen tries to avoid it.
Tamminen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Long moves into the clinch.
Tamminen wants to break free but Long has control.
Knees to the body from Tamminen.
Long prevents Tamminen from breaking the clinch.
Long is trying to pull guard but Tamminen has him pressed against the cage.
Tamminen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Long has Tamminen pressed against the cage, preventing Tamminen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Tamminen is looking to break free of the clinch but Long has double underhooks.
Tamminen can't find room to land a body shot as Long controls the action.
Long keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tamminen's efforts to push away.#BC#
Long's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tamminen drops Long with a straight right hand, right on the button! Tamminen follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Tamminen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2016

#R1#
Wilder leaves Delaney with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick from Wilder misses.
Wilder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Delaney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Delaney throws a head kick but Wilder moves out of range.
Delaney takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Delaney shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wilder pinned against the cage. Wilder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Wilder closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Delaney did well to prevent Wilder getting side control.#T1#
Delaney is refusing to be controlled, as Wilder sits in half guard.
Delaney keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Delaney is trying to get back to full guard.
Wilder is trying to control the action in half guard but Delaney is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Delaney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Delaney is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Wilder looking to score a takedown here. Delaney is defending well but Wilder drives through and ends up in Delaney's guard.
Wilder being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Wilder wants to control from the top but Delaney keeps moving.
Delaney has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wilder has passed into side control.
Wilder throwing strikes but Delaney manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Delaney happy to just control the position for now.
Wilder tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Delaney takes a little break here. Wilder wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Delaney lands a nice forearm strike.
Delaney throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Delaney controls the position from side control.
Delaney cracks Wilder with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexander Wilder will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Wilder tries to clinch but Delaney moves away #TD#
and Delaney counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Wilder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Delaney working the ground and pound from side control.
Delaney fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Delaney controls the position from side control.
Delaney connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wilder some visible discomfort.
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#
Delaney is trying to get an arm triangle but Wilder is defending well.
Wilder gets back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Delaney is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Delaney prevents Wilder from improving his position.
Delaney is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Delaney seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wilder for as long as he can get away with.
Delaney lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Wilder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Delaney is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wilder has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wilder trying to hold on to Delaney's head to control him but Delaney postures up.
Wilder is looking to improve his position.
Delaney thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wilder's head.
Wilder trying to hold on to Delaney's head to control him but Delaney postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Delaney missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Delaney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilder can do to turn this around?#T3##TD#
Delaney throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wilder was covering up waiting for the punch and Delaney finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Delaney trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom.
Delaney content to stall in guard here.
Delaney scoring with some ground and pound.
Delaney stopping the sweep attempt from Wilder.#T4#
Wilder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Delaney controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Delaney has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Delaney passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Delaney 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.
Wilder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Delaney looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wilder is avoiding damage well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Delaney lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wilder down.
Wilder tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darrel Delaney dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Delaney blocks a head kick by Wilder.
Delaney is looking to counter punch.
Wilder throws a lazy head kick
and Wilder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Wilder scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wilder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Delaney keeps working.
Delaney tries to bench press Wilder off him but Wilder keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder is looking to take a break and control but Delaney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Delaney's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Wilder avoids the strikes from the bottom by Delaney.
Delaney is trying to improve his position.
Darrel Delaney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Wilder working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Delaney gets back to half guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wilder is looking to take a break and control but Delaney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilder sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Delaney defending well though. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Delaney tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wilder defends well and Delaney ends up having to push Wilder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Wilder throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Delaney tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wilder is in Delaney's guard.
Wilder preventing the sweep. #T3#
Wilder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilder preventing the sweep.
Delaney trying to control the position.
Delaney lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Delaney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Wilder has his foot on Delaney's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Delaney works his way back into a safe position though.
Wilder being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Delaney continues to stall.
Delaney will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Delaney is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wilder 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!
Delaney 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alexander Wilder!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2016

#R1#
Tamminen lands with a right and another and another! Delaney is in big trouble! Tamminen lands again and this time it's lights out for Delaney! A quality knockout there for Tamminen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johnny Tamminen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2016

#R1#
Phillips doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tamminen misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Phillips looking to score a takedown here. Tamminen is defending well but Phillips drives through and ends up in Tamminen's guard.
Phillips could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tamminen is looking to stand back up but Phillips counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tamminen.
Ground and pound from Phillips.
Phillips prevents Tamminen from standing back up. #SUB#
Phillips seems to be working for a kimura but Tamminen defends the submission attempt.
Phillips lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tamminen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Phillips. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Phillips maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Tamminen could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Phillips has cracked it and Tamminen is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Phillips!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Emerson Phillips!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2016

#R1#
Tamminen throws a series of strikes that have Martin backpedaling. #CUT2#
It looks like Colton Martin has been cut.
Tamminen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Martin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tamminen lands a nice shot that snaps Martin's head back. #TD#
Martin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Martin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tamminen wants to get back to his feet.
Martin lands some shots froms side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tamminen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Martin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Martin 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.#T1#
Tamminen tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Tamminen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Martin is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Martin scores with punches from the back. #ES2#
Tamminen is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Martin looks to land a combination but Tamminen avoids it well. #CL#
Tamminen gets tackled into the cage by Martin. Martin maintains the clinch.
Tamminen gets through Martin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Martin to work.
Tamminen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tamminen keeps control of Martin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Tamminen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Martin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tamminen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Martin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Martin there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#
Martin is rocked!
Tamminen knocks out Martin with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Tamminen before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Tamminen picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Tamminen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2016

#R1##CL#
Jordan instigates a clinch.
Jordan really is a fat lump.
Tamminen is trying to break the clinch but Jordan has him pressed against the cage.
Tamminen tries to circle away but Jordan has him pinned against the cage.
Tamminen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tamminen can't break the clinch. #TD#
Jordan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB#
Jordan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Jordan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tamminen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jordan is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Tamminen throws Jordan to one side and escapes!
Tamminen throws a right hand that Jordan ducks under and follows up with a left that Jordan also avoids with ease.
Jordan throws a big counter combination but Tamminen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jordan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tamminen. #T1#
A punch combination from Tamminen misses.
Jordan avoids the head kick by Tamminen.
Tamminen scoring well with a low kick there.
Tamminen lands with an uppercut that bounces Jordan off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#
It looks like Francesco Jordan has been cut.
Tamminen throws a series of punches but Jordan avoids them all with ease.
Jordan tries to counter with a takedown but Tamminen is quick to defend against it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tamminen.
Tamminen lands with a right and another and another! Jordan is in big trouble! Tamminen lands again and this time it's lights out for Jordan! A quality knockout there for Tamminen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johnny Tamminen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2016

#R1#
Tamminen darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Kaufman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tamminen won't be happy with that.
Kaufman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tamminen taking a bit of punishment here - Kaufman scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamminen is trying to get back to half guard.
Tamminen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tamminen is looking to regain half guard here but Kaufman keeps moving and retains side control.
Tamminen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T1#
Tamminen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kaufman lands some shots froms side control.
Kaufman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tamminen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kaufman connects with a decent elbow.
Kaufman 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.
Tamminen taking a bit of punishment here - Kaufman scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Kaufman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tamminen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Kaufman in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Tamminen is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raleigh Kaufman!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2016

#R1#
Tamminen tries to clinch up but Higgins circles away and keeps his distance.
Higgins really is a fat lump.
Tamminen with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Harley Higgins has been cut.
Tamminen tries to clinch but Higgins is having none of it. #TD2#
Tamminen gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Higgins throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Higgins keeps the fight on the outside.
Tamminen tries to clinch but Higgins is having none of it.
Higgins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tamminen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Tamminen gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Higgins has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tamminen is on him like a limpet, forcing Higgins back against the cage.
Tamminen working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Tamminen trying to land knees to the body. #TD2#
Tamminen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Higgins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Higgins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Higgins.
Higgins wants to improve his position but instead Tamminen has moved into half guard.
Higgins tries to roll over but Tamminen keeps him under control.#SUB#
Higgins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tamminen working over Higgins with some ground and pound. Higgins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ES#
Higgins manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tamminen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Tamminen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Higgins's elbow. #T2##TD2#
Tamminen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Higgins manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tamminen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Tamminen looking to score a takedown here. Higgins is defending well but Tamminen drives through and ends up in Higgins's guard.#ES#
Higgins has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tamminen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Higgins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tamminen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tamminen thuds his right hand into Higgins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tamminen tries to clinch there but Higgins circles away.
Higgins appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Higgins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tamminen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Higgins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Higgins throws a lazy right hand but Tamminen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Tamminen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Higgins is breathing heavily.
Tamminen trying to control the position from guard on top but Higgins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tamminen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Higgins wants to improve his position but instead Tamminen has moved into half guard.
Tamminen scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4##SU2#
Tamminen stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Higgins to get to his feet.
No joy there for Tamminen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Higgins throws a big counter combination but Tamminen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tamminen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tamminen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Higgins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Higgins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tamminen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Higgins counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Tamminen dives in and scores a takedown into Higgins's guard.
Higgins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harley Higgins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harley Higgins's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tamminen. Higgins shrugs it off though.
Harley Higgins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Higgins swats away the attempt to clinch by Tamminen.#KD2#
Tamminen sends Higgins crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tamminen is motioning to the referee to let Higgins up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Higgins is rocked!
Johnny Tamminen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Tamminen shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Higgins is on queer street and Tamminen is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Johnny Tamminen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2016

#R1#
Ronnel misses with a left hand
and Briggs counters with a straight right hand.
Briggs really is a fat lump.
Briggs blocks a head kick by Ronnel. #TD2#
Ronnel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Ronnel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Ronnel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Briggs is just riding it out for now. Ronnel eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ronnel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Briggs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ronnel. #T1##SUB2#
Ronnel wants to work for an arm triangle but Briggs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ronnel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ronnel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Ronnel is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Ronnel is looking for submissions but instead, Briggs has regained full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Ronnel drops back, looking for a kneebar! Briggs looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Briggs looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Briggs! #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Briggs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Briggs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Briggs tries to get to his feet but Ronnel is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Briggs in his guard. #SUB2#
Ronnel is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Ronnel wants to sweep here but Briggs controlling him for the moment.
Briggs has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ronnel is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Ronnel working for a triangle but Briggs defends it easily.
Briggs stopping the sweep attempt from Ronnel.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Briggs wants to stand but Ronnel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ronnel keeping moving, preventing Briggs from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ronnel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ronnel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ronnel pulls Briggs in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Ronnel dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Ronnel shoots in and bounces Briggs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Ronnel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Briggs manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ronnel has Briggs in his guard.#REVR#
Briggs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Briggs preventing the sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ronnel can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ronnel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Briggs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Briggs wants to stand but Ronnel is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Ronnel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Briggs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Briggs wants to stand but Ronnel is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ronnel trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Mika Ronnel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ronnel wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ronnel has Briggs pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Briggs wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Ronnel's closed guard. He's half up but Ronnel has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Ronnel pivots and extends the arm, Briggs falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Ronnel! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mika Ronnel!

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