Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2019

#R1#
Page swinging wildly here.
Biryani fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Page misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Biryani fails with an attempt to clinch.
Biryani fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Biryani throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Page's waist but Page gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Biryani off to one side.
Jon Page has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sabizi Biryani.#CL#
Page moves into the clinch.#BC#
Page pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Biryani tries to keep at a distance but Page has taken the fight into the clinch.
Page works on Biryani's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Page scores with a nice short uppercut.
Page lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Page throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Page escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Page has knocked Biryani down with a huge combo! Page steps away and waves a wobbly Biryani back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Biryani is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Sabizi Biryani has been cut.#CL#
Biryani tries to keep at a distance but Page has taken the fight into the clinch.
Biryani is still on wobbly legs! Can Page finish him?
Good body shot from Page.
Biryani looks winded!
Page lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Biryani backwards.
Page unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Biryani! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Page is unloading with more strikes now! Biryani drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Page!
An out of breath Jon Page 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 12, 2019

#R1#
Marco tries to clinch but Harris is having none of it.
Marco tries a low kick but Harris avoids it.
As Marco tries to get set, Harris tries to push him back and clinch up but Marco manages to avoid the attempt.
Harris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Marco shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Marco was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Harris is trying to strike from the bottom but Marco has passed into full mount.
Marco lands a big elbow.
Marco tries to control but Harris wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Marco jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Harris is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Harris and Marco has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Harris pushes Marco away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Marco gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T1#
Marco is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Marco cracks Harris with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Marco controlling from side mount.
Marco lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marco staying calm.
Marco working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Marco working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marco wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy. #T3#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Marco wants to stand but Harris has his arm trapped.
Marco trying to control the position but Harris is working away.
Harris is pushing Marco's head away, looking to escape. Marco manages to hold on to the position though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#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.
Harris bucks up and tries to throw Marco off but instead Marco has got his back!
Harris trying to control but not successfully.
Marco doesn't have the hooks in and Harris manages to turn into his guard.
Marco is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marco thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martino Marco 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#
Harris stuffs the takedown attempt from Marco. Marco gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Harris has closed the distance and engaged Marco in a clinch.
Harris wants to take the fight to the mat but Marco manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Harris drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Marco manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Harris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harris has managed to get both his arms back between Marco's legs - danger averted.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Marco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Harris wants to stand but Marco has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marco trying to control the position.
Harris preventing the sweep.
Marco bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harris's guard. #REVB##T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marco wants to stand but Harris is controlling his posture from full guard.
Harris wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marco scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marco trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Marco works over Harris with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Harris is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Harris looking for a sweep. Not yet Harris, not yet.
Marco scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marco won't allow Harris to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Marco throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Harris tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marco is in Harris's guard.
Marco is standing up over Harris. Harris looks to escape but Marco dives into side control. #REVR#
Harris is not content to let Marco control the position. #T4#
Harris is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Marco looks up at the clock and then as Harris takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Marco smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marco wants to stand but Harris is controlling his arm.
Harris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martino Marco 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Harris throws a series of punches but Marco moves out of range.
Marco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harris blocks a head kick by Marco.
Marco shoots and misses
letting Harris counter with a right hand.
Harris stuffs the takedown.
Harris seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Harris tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Marco manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Harris on his heels. He'll look to pass Harris's guard now, I'm sure.
Martino Marco has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marco slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Marco postures up in Harris's guard and throws a big left but Harris blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Harris can't keep his opponent in guard - Marco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris wants to get back to his feet.
Marco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Marco is working for a kimura but Harris is defending it quite comfortably.
Marco tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harris is trying to stand up here but Marco is controlling him well.
Harris trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Marco is trying to control the action in half guard but Harris is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marco is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Harris is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marco putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T3#
Marco landing strikes from the mount.
Marco looking to control but Harris is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marco with a couple of short strikes.
Harris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marco controlling from the full mount.
Marco is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Marco pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T4#
Harris keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Harris wants to control but Marco is having none of it.
Marco takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Harris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marco on the ground.
Harris tries to lock up and control but Marco gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marcus Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martino Marco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marco controlling from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Martino Marco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marco 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martino Marco!

Event: NJMMA #31: Dean v Lowe
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Brown wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Brown tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab by Knox.
Brown tries to clinch
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown tries to clinch
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brown with a body shot.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
Brown tries to clinch
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown looks to clinch #TD2#
and Knox decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brown's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC2#
Brown is rocked!#T1#
Knox landing some decent shots from guard.
Oh Brown is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knox lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Knox with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Knox's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Knox postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Brown covers up, he's hurt! Knox keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Knox and the ref steps in to end the fight! Knox can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beta Knox!
An out of breath Beta Knox thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: NJMMA #30: Jacobs v Braddock
Date: Jan 17, 2018

#R1#
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Franks drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lancaster sprawls and moves away.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Franks.
Franks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lancaster but Lancaster pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lancaster lands a slapping body shot.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Franks is just out of range.
Lancaster lands a nice looking body shot.
Lancaster cracks Franks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Franks gets a takedown into half guard.
Lancaster wants to improve his position but Franks is controlling well.
Franks thows a huge punch but Lancaster dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Lancaster actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Lancaster looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Franks passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lancaster!
Franks wants to control the pace but Lancaster is squirming around nicely.
Lancaster slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lancaster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Franks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lancaster knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lancaster wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lancaster looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB2#
Lancaster is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Franks pulls his head out easily.
Franks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lancaster knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Franks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Lancaster looking for a kimura from the bottom but Franks passes into side control!
Lancaster sneaks back into half guard.
Franks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lancaster is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lancaster is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Franks pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Lancaster is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Franks pulls his head out easily.
Franks trying to control the action but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Lancaster trying to control but Franks postures up.
Lancaster is looking for a sweep. Franks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been informed that Lancaster has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancaster trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Franks looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Lancaster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Franks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lancaster doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Franks.
Lancaster is looking for a sweep. Franks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Lancaster will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A jab from Lancaster finds it's way through Franks's defenses.
Lancaster lands a jab to Franks's midsection.
Franks looks for a takedown but Lancaster sprawls well.
Lancaster tries to bum rush Franks with a series of wild strikes but Franks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Franks goes for a double leg but Lancaster avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lancaster continues to drive forward.
Franks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lancaster lands a head shot.
Jared Franks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franks has his takedown stuffed
and Lancaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jared Franks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franks needs to keep his hands up - Lancaster had a free shot at his head there.
Lancaster thuds a left hand into Franks's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franks has his takedown stuffed
and Lancaster counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lancaster lands with a nice body punch.
Franks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Lancaster will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lancaster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Lancaster does it's job there.
Lancaster throws a solid leg kick but Franks takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lancaster.
Lancaster jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lancaster connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lancaster lands with a right hand.
Lancaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lancaster fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Franks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Franks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lancaster lands a jab to Franks's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Franks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lancaster finds it's way round the side to connect with Franks's head.
Lancaster is looking to chop away at Franks's legs.
Franks takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC2#
Franks is rocked!#T2#
A shot to the liver by Lancaster. Beautiful body shot.
Lancaster lands with a good body shot.
Franks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lancaster throws a solid leg kick but Franks takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lancaster.
Franks tries to counter with a takedown but Lancaster is quick to defend against it.
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body. Franks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Franks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Franks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lancaster connects with a body shot.
Lancaster lands a jab to the nose.
James Lancaster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lancaster lands a nice hook to Franks's body. Franks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #KD2#
Nice combo by Lancaster! Oh, that's hurt him - Franks falls to the canvas and Lancaster follows him into side control.
Oh Franks is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lancaster trying to control the action but Franks is working from the bottom.
Franks seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Lancaster wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Franks, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB2#
Lancaster wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Franks, who protects the arm well.
Lancaster throws a strike aimed at the side of Franks's head but Franks avoids it well.#SUB2#
Lancaster is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Franks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lancaster fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB2#
Lancaster tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lancaster has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lancaster misses with the ground and pound.#T4##SUB2#
Lancaster working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lancaster is looking to take a break and control but Franks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lancaster swings around for an armbar but Franks sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lancaster's guard.#SUB2#
Lancaster looking for a guillotine here but Franks defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Lancaster working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Franks has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Lancaster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Lancaster throws out a leg kick but Franks moves out of range and Lancaster only half commits.
Lancaster connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Franks momentarily.
Franks checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Franks feinted with a counter takedown.
Lancaster misses with a low kick.
Franks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lancaster misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
Franks drives through with a takedown into Lancaster's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Lancaster working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Franks has passed into half guard!
Franks throwing shots but Lancaster is blocking nicely.
Franks is looking to advance position but Lancaster won't allow it.
Lancaster trying to hold on to Franks's head to control him but Franks postures up. #T1#
Franks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lancaster keeps working.
Franks with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lancaster is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Lancaster actively working from the bottom here.
Lancaster is refusing to be controlled, as Franks sits in half guard.
Lancaster is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Lancaster with the active half guard here but Franks passes nicely into side control.
Franks trying to control the action but Lancaster is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Franks working the ground and pound.
Lancaster tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Lancaster is looking for a sweep.
Lancaster can't do much from the bottom here.
Lancaster trying to control but Franks flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Lancaster trying to control the action but Franks just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Lancaster fending off the submission attempt from Franks. #SUB#
Franks tightening his grip on Lancaster, looking for the choke. #T3#
Lancaster turns into Franks and is now in his guard.
Franks keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully.
Lancaster tries to free his leg and advance position but Franks is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Lancaster drops back looking for a leg! Franks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Franks manages to kick Lancaster off! Lancaster jumps back into Franks's guard.
Lancaster postures up in Franks's guard and throws a big left but Franks blocks it. #T4#
Franks keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully.
Jared Franks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Franks can't keep his opponent in guard - Lancaster advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lancaster wants to control but Franks is keeping him busy.
Lancaster is pressing down on Franks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Franks is holding on for now.
James Lancaster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lancaster stalling.
Lancaster is pressing down on Franks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Franks is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lancaster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Lancaster.
I've got Lancaster 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... James Lancaster!
James Lancaster was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: NJMMA #24: Burger v Lee
Date: Dec 27, 2017

#R1##CL#
Brown takes the fight into the clinch.
Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lentz backwards.
Lentz wants a takedown.
Brown cracks Lentz with a nice body shot.
Lentz takes a shot to the head.
Brown working aggressively here.
Lentz wants a takedown but no success here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lentz blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Lentz backwards.
Lentz takes a shot to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Brown has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Brown lands on the inside with an 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!
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Lentz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown works on Lentz's body with a couple of short punches.
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
Brown scores with a shot to the side of Lentz's head.
Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lentz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Lentz.
Brown lands a right hand.
Brown lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Lentz. #T2#
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown misses with some punches.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown pushes Lentz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lentz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lentz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown slowing the pace effectively.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lentz blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lentz.
Brown working aggressively here. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.
Lentz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brown misses with some punches.
Brown lands with a light punch inside.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Lentz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zac Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Lentz.
Brown stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brown wants it to stay on the feet.
Brown wants to clinch up but Lentz keeps it at a distance.
Lentz feints the counter takedown.
Brown wants to clinch.#CL2#
Lentz rushes Brown and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Brown is pressed up against the cage. Lentz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brown down to the mat. Brown avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Lentz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lentz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've been informed that Lentz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Brown is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zac Brown dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lentz fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Lentz moves into the clinch.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brown working aggressively here.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lentz throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Brown throwing a counter right hand but Lentz manages to avoid it.#CL#
Brown rushes Lentz and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lentz jumps guard.
Lentz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Lentz controlling from the top position. #T1#
Brown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brown tries to get out of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lentz throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lentz 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.
Lentz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lentz scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lentz works to advance to full mount. Brown defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Lentz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lentz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Poor strikes thrown by Lentz there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T3#
Lentz controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Lentz is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Brown is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Lentz!

Event: NJMMA #24: Burger v Lee
Date: Dec 27, 2017

#R1#
Franks shoots in but no luck this time.
Franks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tango but Tango pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tango tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Tango does no damage.
Franks feinted with a counter takedown.
Jared Franks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franks fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jared Franks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tango scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Franks doesn't seem bothered though.
Franks closes the distance and clinches up with Tango, looking for a takedown. Franks pushes Tango against the cage but Tango circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tango but Tango pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tango let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tango listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tango displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Franks.
A countering left hand to the body from Tango misses.#T1#
Tango sizes up Franks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Franks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tango counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tango throws a shot to the body.
Franks shoots in but Tango avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Franks is breathing heavily.
Tango lands with a shot to the body.
Tango wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tango defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Franks.
Tango tries to close the distance and clinch but Franks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tango tries to close the distance and clinch up but Franks swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Tango lunges at Franks with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Franks's hand.
Tango lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tango wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tango connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Franks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A left lands for Tango.
Nice body punch from Tango.
Tango lands with a nice body punch.
Tango lands a right hook to the body. #KD2#
Tango cracks Franks with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Franks looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tango finish him? #ROC2#
Franks is rocked!#KD2#
Tango sends Franks crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tango is motioning to the referee to let Franks up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Franks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Tango pushes Franks up against the cage in a clinch.
Franks seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Nice body punch from Tango. #BC2#
Tango breaks the clinch.
Tango lands with a good body shot.
Tango lands a jab to Franks's midsection.
Tango tries to clinch there but Franks circles away.
Tango lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#KD2#
Tango drops Franks with a beautiful combination! Franks stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tango is looking for the KO!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tango circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Franks tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Tango wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Entropy Tango!
Entropy Tango thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TRFC103
Date: Dec 24, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Turchi has closed the distance and engaged Jarvan Iiii in a clinch.
Jarvan Iiii misses with some punches.
Turchi can't get the takedown.
Turchi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jarvan Iiii after a bit of a struggle.
Jarvan Iiii misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii throws an elbow but it misses.
Jarvan Iiii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turchi backwards.
Jarvan Iiii misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Turchi drags the fight down to the ground.
Turchi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Tokyo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jarvan Iiii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jarvan Iiii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turchi looking for a sweep. Not yet Turchi, not yet.
Turchi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jarvan Iiii manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Turchi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU2#
Turchi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Jarvan Iiii closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Jarvan Iiii lands an uppercut.
Jarvan Iiii misses with the head strike.
Turchi can't break the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii gets through Turchi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jarvan Iiii gets underhooks to prevent Turchi's takedown attempt.
Prince Jarvan Iiii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessandro Turchi.
Turchi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jarvan Iiii to keep the fight standing.
Turchi jumps guard but Jarvan Iiii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Turchi blocking some punches.
Jarvan Iiii has a couple of punches blocked by Turchi.
Turchi wants a takedown.
Jarvan Iiii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Turchi is trying to pull guard but Jarvan Iiii has him pressed against the cage.
Turchi has Jarvan Iiii pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jarvan Iiii manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jarvan Iiii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turchis head.
Turchi tries for a takedown but Jarvan Iiii manages to get underhooks.
Turchi tries to score a body lock takedown but Jarvan Iiii shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jarvan Iiii looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Turchi looks winded!
Jarvan Iiii working aggressively here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jarvan Iiii - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jarvan Iiii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turchi backwards. #T2#
Jarvan Iiii lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turchi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jarvan Iiii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jarvan Iiii throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Turchi blocking some punches.
Turchi is trying to push Jarvan Iiii away but Jarvan Iiii has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jarvan Iiii.
Turchi blocks an uppercut.
Jarvan Iiii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jarvan Iiii throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jarvan Iiii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turchi backwards.
Jarvan Iiii displaying some good clinch control by pressing Turchi up against the cage.
Turchi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jarvan Iiii.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Jarvan Iiii fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Jarvan Iiii fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Turchi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turchi is trying to drag Jarvan Iiii to the mat but Jarvan Iiii just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jarvan Iiii.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jarvan Iiii just misses with a elbow thrown towards Turchi's brow.
Turchi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jarvan Iiii is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jarvan Iiii lands with a left to the head.
Jarvan Iiii swings wildly with an uppercut but Turchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii misses with the head strike.
Jarvan Iiii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Jarvan Iiii fails to land.
Jarvan Iiii lands a right hand.
Jarvan Iiii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii lands a right hand.
Turchi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jarvan Iiii after a bit of a struggle.
Turchi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jarvan Iiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jarvan Iiii lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii displaying some good clinch control by pressing Turchi up against the cage.
Turchi tries to score a body lock takedown but Jarvan Iiii shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jarvan Iiii scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Jarvan Iiii.
A nice left hand lands by Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Jarvan Iiii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prince Jarvan Iiii 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##CL#
Jarvan Iiii closes the distance and clinches.
Jarvan Iiii lands with a light punch inside.
Turchi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jarvan Iiii is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Turchi tries to pull guard but Jarvan Iiii holds him up against the cage and eventually Turchi drops back down to his feet.
Jarvan Iiii leaning against his opponent.
Turchi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jarvan Iiii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Turchi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jarvan Iiii misses with an elbow strike.
Jarvan Iiii working aggressively here.
Jarvan Iiii working aggressively here.
Prince Jarvan Iiii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Turchi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jarvan Iiii after a bit of a struggle.
Prince Jarvan Iiii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessandro Turchi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvan Iiii content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii lands with a right to the head.
Jarvan Iiii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Jarvan Iiii.
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!
Turchi blocks an elbow strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jarvan Iiii.#T1#
Jarvan Iiii lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Jarvan Iiii on the inside.
Jarvan Iiii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turchi tries to pull guard but Jarvan Iiii forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jarvan Iiii lands an uppercut.
Turchi is breathing heavily.
Jarvan Iiii lands a nice shot to the body.
Turchi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jarvan Iiii gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Jarvan Iiii manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Jarvan Iiii instigates a clinch.
Turchi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jarvan Iiii gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jarvan Iiii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarvan Iiii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jarvan Iiii scores with a shot to the side of Turchi's head. #T2#
Jarvan Iiii content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Turchi jumps guard but Jarvan Iiii stands there with Turchi around his waist. Turchi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii misses with an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jarvan Iiii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turchi.#BC#
Jarvan Iiii breaks the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turchi swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Turchi gets tackled into the cage by Jarvan Iiii. Jarvan Iiii maintains the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii lands with a left to the head.
Turchi is looking for a takedown.
Jarvan Iiii lands with a right to the head.
Jarvan Iiii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turchi can do to turn this around?
Jarvan Iiii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Jarvan Iiii. #BC#
Jarvan Iiii manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Turchi does no damage.
Alessandro Turchi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Jarvan Iiii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Turchi takes a shot to the head.
Turchi is trying to drag Jarvan Iiii to the mat but Jarvan Iiii just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jarvan Iiii.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii throws an elbow that misses.
Jarvan Iiii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turchi backwards.
Turchi avoids the elbow strike from Jarvan Iiii, against the cage.
Jarvan Iiii swings wildly with an uppercut but Turchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jarvan Iiii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turchi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jarvan Iiii pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alessandro Turchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turchi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jarvan Iiii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turchi swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Jarvan Iiii tries to clinch but Turchi is having none of it.
Jarvan Iiii throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jarvan Iiii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Turchi gets tackled into the cage by Jarvan Iiii. Jarvan Iiii maintains the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jarvan Iiii lands a hook that snaps the head of Turchi backwards.
Jarvan Iiii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turchi backwards.
Jarvan Iiii scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii throws a punch but it's blocked by Turchi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jarvan Iiii.
A short right from Jarvan Iiii.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jarvan Iiii lands a left hand. #ROC#
Turchi is rocked!#BC#
Jarvan Iiii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Turchi misses its intended target.
Turchi needs to keep his hands up - Jarvan Iiii had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prince Jarvan Iiii dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Jarvan Iiii fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turchi, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii keeps control of Turchi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Turchi is trying to pull guard but Jarvan Iiii has him pressed against the cage.
Turchi letting Jarvan Iiii take a breather here.
Jarvan Iiii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turchi backwards.
Turchi blocking some punches.
Jarvan Iiii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jarvan Iiii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Jarvan Iiii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jarvan Iiii wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Jarvan Iiii closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Jarvan Iiii misses with the head strike.
Jarvan Iiii has a couple of punches blocked by Turchi.
Jarvan Iiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Jarvan Iiii.
Turchi blocks a body shot from Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii throws an elbow that misses.
Turchi being controlled against the cage.
Jarvan Iiii dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Turchi blocks an uppercut.
Turchi blocks an uppercut.
Jarvan Iiii gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Turchi.
Turchi tries to pull guard but Jarvan Iiii holds him up against the cage and eventually Turchi drops back down to his feet.
Prince Jarvan Iiii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessandro Turchi.#T2#
Jarvan Iiii lands a hook that snaps the head of Turchi backwards.
Turchi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jarvan Iiii pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Turchi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jarvan Iiii gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Turchi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jarvan Iiii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jarvan Iiii lands an uppercut.
Turchi can't break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Jarvan Iiii breaks from the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii tries to clinch up but Turchi circles away and keeps his distance.
Jarvan Iiii connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Turchi! #CL2#
Turchi drives through and clinches with Jarvan Iiii against the cage.
Jarvan Iiii lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Jarvan Iiii manages to break the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Turchi tries to clinch up but Jarvan Iiii circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Jarvan Iiii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Prince Jarvan Iiii is winning the standup battle so far.
Turchi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#KD#
Jarvan Iiii cracks Turchi with an uppercut from hell and Turchi crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Jarvan Iiii's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Turchi is still in real trouble! Can Jarvan Iiii finish him?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jarvan Iiii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jarvan Iiii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jarvan Iiii throwing strikes but missing. #ES2#
Turchi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Jarvan Iiii catches Turchi napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Turchi to the canvas!
Prince Jarvan Iiii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jarvan Iiii tries to free his leg and advance position but Turchi is retaining full guard.
Jarvan Iiii sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jarvan Iiii has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Turchi seems to have recovered his senses.
Turchi keeping moving, preventing Jarvan Iiii from controlling successfully. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jarvan Iiii sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jarvan Iiii wants to control from the top but Turchi keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jarvan Iiii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alessandro Turchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Jarvan Iiii has taken the fight to the clinch.
Turchi misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Jarvan Iiii manages to break the clinch.
Turchi throws a nice looking combination but Jarvan Iiii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turchi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Prince Jarvan Iiii!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Prince Jarvan Iiii!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Prince Jarvan Iiii!

Prince Jarvan Iiii wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Prince Jarvan Iiii 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: EPGH 4: Braddock vs EPGH HWC
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Poutanes thuds a left hand into Rusti's body.
Poutanes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rusti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body punch from Poutanes.
Poutanes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rustis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Poutanes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Poutanes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Poutanes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rusti looks winded!
Poutanes tests Rusti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Poutanes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Poutanes wants it to stay on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poutanes jabs at Rusti's body.
Poutanes circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Rusti to the canvas! Rusti doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Poutanes keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ginekes Poutanes!
A relieved looking Ginekes Poutanes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: NJMMA #16: DDJ v Lloyd
Date: Nov 29, 2017

#R1#
Kimchi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kimchi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Brown darts in and clinches Kimchi up against the cage.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Kimchi.
Kimchi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kimchi tries to break the clinch but Brown is controlling the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kimchi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Kimchi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kimchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Kimchi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kimchi cracks Brown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC#
Brown is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown slips under a jab.
Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Kimchi finish him?
A swing and a miss from Kimchi.
Brown throws a jab but it's blocked by Kimchi.
Brown seems to have recovered his senses.
Brown tries to clinch up.
Kimchi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kimchi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brown swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kimchi counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Kimchi pushes him off.
Kimchi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kimchi shoots in looking for a takedown but Brown manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kimchi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brown tries to clinch there but Kimchi circles away.
Kimchi throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kimchi dives in and grabs Brown's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes down on Kimchi's head and hops out.
Kimchi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Kimchi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korean Kimchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kimchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kimchi throwing a counter right hand but Brown manages to avoid it.
A big right from Brown misses. #CL2#
Brown rushes Kimchi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Kimchi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown wants to clinch.
Kimchi throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Zac Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown scores with a punch to the head.
Brown slips a straight right by Kimchi.#CL2#
Brown clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Kimchi.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Kimchi breaks from the clinch.
Kimchi dips to his left and cracks Brown with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kimchi swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Brown moves into the clinch successfully.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Kimchi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kimchi keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown tries to clinch but Kimchi moves out of range.
Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kimchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kimchi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown wants to clinch.
Brown tries to clinch there but Kimchi circles away.
Brown tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kimchi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zac Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Kimchi lands a jab.
Brown has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Brown has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brown there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kimchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Brown.
Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kimchi misses with a body shot.
Brown tries to clinch but Kimchi moves out of range.
Kimchi misses with a lunging right hand
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Kimchi missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kimchi cracks Brown with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brown has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice jab there from Kimchi.
Brown tries to clinch up#KD#
and Kimchi lands a stunning uppercut that sends Brown to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kimchi manages to move to mount! #T4#
Brown is squirming around, avoiding Kimchi's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Kimchi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Brown manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Kimchi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SU#
Kimchi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Brown to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown tries to clinch up
and Kimchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Korean Kimchi 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#
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown slaps away a takedown attempt from Kimchi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kimchi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Kimchi pushes him off.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kimchi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kimchi connects with a jab.
Kimchi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kimchi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kimchi lands with a right hand.
Brown is looking to clinch.
Kimchi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kimchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brown closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kimchi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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!
Brown tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kimchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Brown tries to clinch but Kimchi is having none of it.
Kimchi misses with a straight right.
Brown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kimchi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Kimchi pushes him off.
Brown tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kimchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Kimchi circles away.
Kimchi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown tries to clinch but Kimchi moves out of range.
Kimchi loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.#KD#
Kimchi throws a left that rocks Brown and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kimchi dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Brown regain composure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Brown is trying to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brown can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Kimchi decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kimchi drops Brown with a big left hand! Brown is injured, injured bad! Kimchi jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Korean Kimchi!
Korean Kimchi managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.

Event: NJMMA #13: McCallum v Klos
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
Franks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Franks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Omen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Franks shoots and misses
and The Omen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Franks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Omen is fending him off so far but Franks persists. Nope, The Omen circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jared Franks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Omen throws out a powerful jab.
The Omen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The Omen thuds a left hand into Franks's body.
Franks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Omen throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Omen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The Omen swinging wildly here.
Jared Franks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
The Omen lands a jab to Franks's midsection.
The Omen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Franks tries for a takedown but The Omen circles away easily
and The Omen counters with a left to the body.
Franks is breathing heavily.
Franks misses with an uppercut
and The Omen counters with a nice uppercut.
The Omen cracks Franks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Omen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The Omen connects with a crisp jab.
Franks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Franks shoots in and drives through. The Omen sprawls well.
The Omen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Franks had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Franks walks into a stiff left hand from The Omen.
Damien The Omen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Omen scores with a nice head shot.
The Omen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Franks in his tracks.
The Omen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Franks's hands.
The Omen connects with the punch.
Franks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Omen.
The Omen cracks a nice hook into Franks's ribs.
The Omen cracks Franks with a good jab.
The Omen scores with a hook.
Franks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The Omen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Omen cracks Franks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
The Omen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Omen clobbers Franks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice shot by The Omen.
The Omen feints with a jab and clips Franks right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Franks is sent crashing into the canvas and The Omen leaps in for the kill! Franks tries to get to his feet but The Omen is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Franks is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien The Omen!
A relieved looking Damien The Omen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2017

#R1#
Franks shoots in and drives through. Sor Tienpoh sprawls well.#TD2#
Franks drives through with a takedown into guard.
Franks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franks stands up over Sor Tienpoh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Sor Tienpoh is trying to control the position but Franks postures up. #SUB#
Sor Tienpoh has his foot on Franks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Franks works his way back into a safe position though.
Sor Tienpoh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Franks on the ground.
Franks throws a big right hand that misses.
Sor Tienpoh wants to sweep but no luck.
Sor Tienpoh can't keep his opponent in guard - Franks advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Franks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franks scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Franks is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sor Tienpoh is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jared Franks!
Sangmanae Sor Tienpoh was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2017

#R1#
Duffy scores with a jab to the body.
Trimet shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Duffy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duffy misses with a double jab.
Trimet changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Trimet is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duffy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duffy! But no joy.#CL2#
Duffy pushes Trimet up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Duffy fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Duffy fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duffy lands with a right to the head.
Duffy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trimet tries for a takedown but Duffy manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matte Trimet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duffy avoiding damage. #T1#
Duffy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trimet goes for a takedown attempt but Duffy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Trimet shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Duffy counters with a right hand to the body.
Duffy fails to land with a series of punches.
Duffy scores with a nice right hand.
Nice body punch from Duffy.
Trimet drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Trimet shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Duffy defends it nicely.#T2#
Trimet moves forwards but Duffy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Duffy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Duffy stalks Trimet and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Trimet's face. Trimet staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trimet shoots in and drives through. Duffy sprawls well.
Duffy connects with a body shot.#T3#
Duffy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Trimet momentarily.
Duffy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Duffy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Trimet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duffy lands with a good body shot.
Duffy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Trimet.
Duffy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Duffy lands a nice hook to Trimet's body. Trimet takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Duffy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trimet appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Duffy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Trimet had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Duffy with a nice cross.#T4#
Trimet takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Duffy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trimet shoots in looking for a takedown but Duffy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Trimet's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Trimet is breathing heavily.
Duffy digs a good hook to Trimet's body.
Duffy cracks Trimet with a good jab.
Trimet looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Trimet.
Duffy throws out a counter right but Trimet avoids it with no problem.
Trimet fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Duffy 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#
Duffy lands a slapping body shot.
Trimet shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Duffy lands a nice shot that snaps Trimet's head back.
A punch combination from Duffy misses.
Duffy lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duffy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Trimet has time to react.
Trimet on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Trimet shoots for a double leg takedown but Duffy sprawls well. He's pushed Trimet's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Good exchange - Duffy coming out on top.
Trimet misses with a takedown attempt
and Trimet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trimet gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Duffy.#ROC2#
Trimet is rocked!
Duffy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Trimet on the side of the head.
Oh Trimet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Duffy! Trimet is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Duffy!
After the fight, Joe Duffy 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2017

#R1#
Rusti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kukkanen as he jumps to the side.
Kukkanen lands a really nice looking cross but Rusti seems unphased.
Kukkanen blocks a head kick by Rusti.
Rusti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kukkanen cracks Rusti with a good jab.
Kukkanen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Rusti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rusti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusti is keen to just control but Kukkanen is a slippery customer.
Kukkanen won't allow Rusti to pass to mount.
Kukkanen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rusti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rusti's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rusti tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T1#
Rusti manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rusti might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rusti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rusti is looking to control Kukkanen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rusti avoid being mounted?
Kukkanen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rusti moves into full guard.
Kukkanen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Kukkanen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rusti keeping moving, preventing Kukkanen from controlling successfully. #T2#
Rusti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Rusti isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kukkanen stacks Rusti on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kukkanen!
Rusti tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Kukkanen working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kukkanen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rusti has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kukkanen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rusti gets back to half guard.#T3#
Well, if Kukkanen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rusti wants to control the action here but instead Kukkanen manages to pass to full mount!
Rusti regains half guard.
Kukkanen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kukkanen trying to pass the guard but Rusti defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Rusti is refusing to be controlled, as Kukkanen sits in half guard.
Rusti could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Rusti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Rusti actively working from the bottom here.
Rusti is looking to control Kukkanen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rusti avoid being mounted?
Kukkanen looks to land a strike but Rusti avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kukkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusti 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 round but Aapo Kukkanen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rusti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kukkanen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kukkanen throws a combination. Rusti tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rusti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kukkanen pinned against the cage. Kukkanen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kukkanen thuds his right hand into Rusti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kukkanen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusti has his takedown stuffed
and Kukkanen counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Rusti. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Rusti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kukkanen but Kukkanen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kukkanen!
Kukkanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rusti manages to avoid it.
Rusti falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kukkanen counters with a stiff right hand.
Rusti takes one to the chin there.
Kukkanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kukkanen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A punch lands to the side of Rusti 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Kukkanen's corner calls for a 1-2. Kukkanen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rusti with a poor takedown
and Kukkanen counters with a right hand to the body.
Kukkanen lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kukkanen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rusti misses with a takedown
and Kukkanen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marco Rusti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kukkanen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rusti on the side of the head.
Kukkanen digs a good body shot into Rusti's ribs.
Kukkanen lands with an uppercut that bounces Rusti off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Kukkanen misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Rusti misses.
Nice sprawl there from Kukkanen as Rusti shoots in.
As Rusti backs off Kukkanen throws a huge counter combo but Rusti manages to avoid it all.
Kukkanen lands with a nice body punch.
Kukkanen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rusti doesn't seem bothered though.
Kukkanen scores with a sloppy right hand. Rusti should have avoided that one.
Rusti tries for a takedown but Kukkanen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jab by Kukkanen.
Kukkanen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Rusti walks into a left hand.
Kukkanen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rusti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kukkanen.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rusti.
A left lands for Kukkanen.
Kukkanen throws a series of strikes that have Rusti backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aapo Kukkanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Some bone on bone action there as Kukkanen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kukkanen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kukkanen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kukkanen tests Rusti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kukkanen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rusti on the side of the head.
Kukkanen misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusti wants to clinch up but Kukkanen keeps it at a distance.
Rusti closes the distance and clinches up with Kukkanen, looking for a takedown. Rusti pushes Kukkanen against the cage but Kukkanen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
Rusti shoots for a double leg takedown but Kukkanen sprawls well. He's pushed Rusti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kukkanen leaves Rusti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Rusti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Kukkanen. That snapped Rusti's head back.
Rusti throws an off balance right hand
and Kukkanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kukkanen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rustis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aapo Kukkanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kukkanen misses with a jab to the body
and Rusti counters with a two punch combo.
Kukkanen punishes Rusti's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Kukkanen tests Rusti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rusti fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Kukkanen as Rusti shoots in.
Kukkanen tests Rusti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Rusti looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kukkanen is trying is best to control the position here.
Kukkanen wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Kukkanen has his hands clasped together around Rusti's back. He's all about the action.
Rusti tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kukkanen controls his leg.
Rusti is trying to control the action in half guard but Kukkanen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rusti passes to side control.
Rusti working away.#SUB#
Rusti has an Americana. Kukkanen didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Rusti is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Rusti hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Marco Rusti!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2017

#R1#
Crow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Trimet circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Trimet bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Crow manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Crow performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Trimet is trying to stand up here but Crow is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crow in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Crow continues to stall.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Trimet dives in and scores a takedown into Crow's guard.
Crow pulls Trimet in close to prevent any damage.
Crow keeping moving, preventing Trimet from controlling successfully.
Trimet wants to stand but Crow has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Crow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crow wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Crow looking for a guillotine here but Trimet defends easily.
Crow pulls Trimet in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Trimet stopping the sweep attempt from Crow.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Trimet pushes Crow up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've been informed that Trimet has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Crow jumps guard but Trimet turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Crow tries to pull guard but Trimet won't allow it.
Trimet is trying to stall.
Trimet is trying to force a seperation but Crow has the dominant position.
Trimet gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Crow.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grayson Crow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trimet is trying to stall.
Trimet with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matte Trimet dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Trimet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#CUT2#
It looks like Grayson Crow has been cut.
Crow tries to pull guard but Trimet forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Trimet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Trimet has Crow up against the cage in a clinch.
Crow is trying to pull guard but Trimet turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Trimet is trying to break the clinch but Crow has him pressed against the cage.
Trimet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trimet looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Crow jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Trimet walks away with a smile on his face. Crow gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grayson Crow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trimet throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL2#
Trimet moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Crow has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Trimet uses from the top position.
Crow wants to sweep here but Trimet controlling him for the moment.
Trimet looking to sit in guard and control but Crow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Trimet being controlled here, momentarily.
Trimet keeping full guard, as Crow tries to pass.
Crow slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Trimet wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Crow manages to pass to side control.
Trimet is trying to maintain the position but Crow is very close to passing his half guard.
Crow wants to pass to mount but Trimet is defending the position. #T3#
Crow controlling the pace.
Crow works his foot free and advances to mount.
Crow tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Crow pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Grayson Crow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crow content just to control the position here.
Trimet wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T4#
Crow controlling from mount.
Crow wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Crow controlling the pace for now.
More hug and hope from Crow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Crow is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Trimet has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Trimet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Grayson Crow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Grayson Crow's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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#
Crow connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
Crow gets caught napping as Trimet dives in and scores a takedown. Crow manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Crow isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Trimet stacks Crow on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Trimet!#SUB2#
Trimet working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trimet working away.#T1#
Trimet tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Crow is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Trimet in the domination position with Crow hanging on.
Crow is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Trimet is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Trimet controlling from mount.
Trimet looking to control but Crow is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Crow gets back to half guard.
Crow is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Crow is controlling Trimet's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Trimet controlling the pace.
Crow on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Crow tries to get out of the position.
Crow preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crow throws out a loose jab but Trimet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crow looks for the body kick but Trimet saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Trimet's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Trimet chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Crow gets tackled into the cage by Trimet. Trimet maintains the clinch. #T4#
Crow is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Trimet to keep the fight standing.
Crow jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Trimet walks away with a smile on his face. Crow gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Trimet instigates a clinch. #TD#
Crow jumps guard and drags Trimet to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Crow is pulling down on Trimet's head. It's preventing any offense from Trimet, at least for the moment.
Trimet wants to control from the top but Crow keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Crow is working an open guard so Trimet takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matte Trimet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Trimet 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matte Trimet!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Trimet fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Trimet gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Trimet has closed the distance and engaged Phol in a clinch. #TD#
Trimet decides to pull guard.
Trimet wants to get back to his feet but Phol passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Phol is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Trimet doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Phol.
Trimet is trying to stand up here but Phol is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Phol looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Phol wants to work for an arm triangle but Trimet is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Trimet won't allow Phol to pass to mount.
Trimet looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Phol is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Trimet is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). King Phol!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Chaney defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rusti.
Chaney misses with a wild body shot.
Rusti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Rusti closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chaney did well to prevent Rusti getting side control.
Chaney pushes Rusti off but Rusti dives into side control.
Rusti landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rusti just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rusti wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chaney, who protects the arm well.
Rusti tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Rusti advances to mount.
Rusti fails to move to back control.
Poor strikes thrown by Rusti there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rusti postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Chaney looks a forlorn figure.
Chaney can't escape the position. #T2#
Rusti landing shots from mount.
Rusti sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rusti thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Chaney really is a fat lump.
Rusti landing strikes from the mount and Chaney is in trouble! #SUB2#
Rusti is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Chaney has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Chaney!
Rusti wants to stand but Chaney is controlling the position. #T3#
Rusti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chaney is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Rusti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chaney preventing the sweep.
Rusti pulls Chaney in close to his closed guard and prevents Chaney from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chaney wanted to stand there but Rusti had control of the position. #SUB2#
Rusti is looking to cinch up a triangle. Chaney throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rusti's body to avoid the submission. Rusti has instead reached around Chaney's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rusti arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marco Rusti!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Turchi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Turchi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cook, pushing him back against the cage.
Turchi has had enough of the clinch but Cook keeps him there for the moment.
Turchi tries to break the clinch but Cook is controlling the position.
Turchi is leaning against Cook and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Turchi.
Turchi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Turchi wants to get back to striking at distance but Cook won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Turchi.
Cook is breathing heavily.
Turchi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Turchi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Cook could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cook can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Turchi controls the pace.#T1##SUB#
Cook is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Turchi defends well.
Turchi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Turchi stands and steps away. Cook gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Turchi rushes Cook and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cook is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Turchi is keeping busy.
Cook goes for a takedown attempt but Turchi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Turchi throws a leg kick but Cook sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cook attempts a counter takedown but Turchi avoids it well and moves away.
Turchi stuns Cook with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alessandro Turchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cook takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#
It looks like Michel Cook has been cut.
Cook finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Turchi's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Cook falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alessandro Turchi!

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