Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2018

#R1#
Shan Wu tries for a takedown but Cutolo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cutolo throws a right hand that Shan Wu ducks under and follows up with a left that Shan Wu also avoids with ease.
Shan Wu has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Cutolo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Cutolo.
Shan Wu tries to circle away but Cutolo has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Cutolo jumps guard and drags Shan Wu to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shan Wu throws a big elbow that misses.
Shan Wu wants to control from the top but Cutolo keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutolo controls Shan Wu momentarily but Shan Wu frees himself.
Cutolo keeping moving, preventing Shan Wu from controlling successfully. #T1#
Cutolo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Shan Wu is now in half guard.
Cutolo tries to roll over but Shan Wu keeps him under control.
Cutolo is working hard here to advance position.
Shan Wu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cutolo!
Shan Wu controlling from the full mount.
Cutolo tries to lock up and control but Shan Wu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Shan Wu lands a couple of good shots and Cutolo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Shan Wu has got one arm under Cutolo's chin. This could be trouble... Cutolo trying to control the other hand but Shan Wu gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Cutolo has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mei Shan Wu!

Event: RISE KT 1
Date: Jan 01, 2018

#R1##CL#
Sterling James gets a clinch.
Gaviria misses with a knee strike.
Gaviria trying to control the position but instead, Sterling James has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gaviria into the ropes.#BC#
Sterling James breaks the clinch. #CL#
Sterling James closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC#
Sterling James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sterling James tries a head kick but it misses.
Gaviria tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sterling James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gaviria tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaviria tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Sterling James counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sterling James.
A left hand lands to the body for Sterling James.
Gaviria looking to stall.
Sterling James connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gaviria's face. #T1##BC#
Sterling James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Sterling James gets a clinch.
Gaviria wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Sterling James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Sterling James rushes Gaviria and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Sterling James lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gaviria taking a breather.
Gaviria is trying to break the clinch but Sterling James has him pressed against the ropes. #BC#
Sterling James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gaviria tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gaviria avoids the head kick by Sterling James.
Gaviria throws out a counter right but Sterling James avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Sterling James darts in and clinches Gaviria up against the ropes.#BC#
Sterling James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Sterling James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Sterling James moves into range and clinches up with Gaviria.
Sterling James is stalling here.
A nice left hand lands by Sterling James. #BC2#
Gaviria escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gaviria tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Sterling James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sterling James is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Sterling James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sterling James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sterling James fakes the leg kick and cracks Gaviria in the body. #T3##CL#
Sterling James closes the distance and pushes Gaviria back into the ropes.
Sterling James will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gaviria up against the ropes.#BC#
Sterling James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gaviria changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaviria just misses with a punch to the body.
Sterling James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gaviria circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Sterling James clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Sterling James manages to break the clinch.
Gaviria tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gaviria showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sterling James. #T4##CL2#
Gaviria rushes Sterling James and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Sterling James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sterling James. Gaviria does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sterling James wants to clinch up but Gaviria keeps it at a distance.
Sterling James throws a combination. Gaviria tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Gaviria instigates a clinch. #BC#
Sterling James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gaviria throws a solid leg kick but Sterling James takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gaviria.#CL#
Sterling James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A knee to the head by Sterling James. #BC#
Sterling James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jenson Sterling James dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Gaviria moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Gaviria gets tackled into the ropes by Sterling James. Sterling James maintains the clinch.
Gaviria looking to slow down the pace here.
Gaviria wants to break the clinch but can't.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gaviria stalling in the clinch but Sterling James improves position. #BC#
Sterling James breaks from the clinch.
Sterling James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaviria tries to clinch but Sterling James moves away
and Sterling James counters with a three punch combo that has Gaviria backing up. Gaviria nods at Sterling James to acknowledge the strikes.
Sterling James fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gaviria tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sterling James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Sterling James. #T1#
Gaviria tries to clinch but Sterling James moves out of range.
Gaviria tries to clinch there but Sterling James circles away.
Sterling James lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gaviria moves in looking to clinch but Sterling James pushes him off.
Gaviria moves in looking to clinch but Sterling James pushes him off.
Sterling James tries to close the distance and clinch but Gaviria swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sterling James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Gaviria counters by moving into the clinch.
Jenson Sterling James has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sterling James lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gaviria backwards. #BC#
Sterling James breaks the clinch.
Gaviria blocks a head kick by Sterling James.
Gaviria appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jenson Sterling James is winning the standup battle so far.
Gaviria lands a nice hook to Sterling James's body. Sterling James takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gaviria throws a leg kick but Sterling James sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gaviria is looking to land body kicks.#T2##CL#
Sterling James has Gaviria up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gaviria has had enough of the clinch but Sterling James keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Sterling James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Sterling James gets a clinch.
Gaviria is trying to stall. #BC#
Sterling James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sterling James tries to clinch there but Gaviria circles away.
Sterling James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaviria can do to turn this around?
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!
Sterling James scores with a head kick.
Sterling James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gaviria wants to land a leg kick but Sterling James is out of range. #T3##CL2#
Gaviria darts in and clinches Sterling James up against the ropes.
Gaviria lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Sterling James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sterling James fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Sterling James clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Gaviria escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gaviria tries to clinch but Sterling James is having none of it.
Sterling James looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL#
Sterling James moves into range and clinches up with Gaviria.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sterling James tries to work over Gaviria's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Sterling James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sterling James moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Gaviria takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL#
Sterling James darts in and clinches Gaviria up against the ropes.
Sterling James has Gaviria pressed against the ropes. #BC#
Sterling James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Sterling James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gaviria wants to clinch up but Sterling James keeps it at a distance.
Gaviria fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sterling James is looking for a counter combo.
Sterling James tries to clinch up but Gaviria circles away and keeps his distance.
Gaviria is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jenson Sterling James dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL#
Sterling James moves into the clinch.
Gaviria has had enough of the clinch but Sterling James keeps him there for the moment.
Gaviria misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sterling James.
Gaviria using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sterling James has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sterling James cracks Gaviria with a nice body shot.
Sterling James manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
Sterling James breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sterling James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gaviria's elbow. #T1#
Sterling James lands a good knee to the midsection. Gaviria won't want to take too many of those.
Gaviria tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sterling James lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sterling James throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Sterling James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Gaviria moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Sterling James breaks from the clinch.
Gaviria moves in looking to clinch but Sterling James pushes him off.
Sterling James wants to clinch up but Gaviria keeps it at a distance.
Sterling James plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gaviria showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sterling James. #T2#
Gaviria fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gaviria tries to clinch up.
Gaviria wants to clinch.
Sterling James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gaviria circles away quickly and effectively.
Sterling James moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGaviria.
Gaviria swings for the body but Sterling James moves out of range.
Sterling James lands with a good body shot.
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!#CL2#
Gaviria moves into the clinch successfully.
Gaviria has had enough of the clinch but Sterling James keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Sterling James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sterling James scores with a kick to the body. #T3##CL2#
Gaviria has managed to clinch. #BC#
Sterling James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gaviria looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sterling James throws out a powerful jab.
A head kick from Sterling James lands but Gaviria takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Gaviria moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Sterling James breaks the clinch.
Sterling James blocks the body kick.
Jenson Sterling James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Sterling James takes the fight into the clinch.
Sterling James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gaviria is defending well for now.#T4##BC#
Sterling James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Gaviria rushes Sterling James and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Sterling James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Sterling James drives through and clinches with Gaviria against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaviria stalling in the clinch but Sterling James improves position.
Sterling James prevents Gaviria from breaking the clinch.
Sterling James stalling against the ropes.
Sterling James taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Sterling James for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Gaviria has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jenson Sterling James!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2017

#R1#
Heikkinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shan Wu is looking to counter the offense by Heikkinen and move into the clinch.#TD#
Shan Wu throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Heikkinen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shan Wu is in Heikkinen's guard.#ES2#
Heikkinen pushes Shan Wu off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Heikkinen scores with a head kick. Shan Wu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#TD#
Shan Wu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Shan Wu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Heikkinen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Heikkinen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shan Wu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Heikkinen is not content to let Shan Wu control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Heikkinen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shan Wu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Heikkinen is still trying to improve position.
Heikkinen dodges the ground and pound from Shan Wu.
Shan Wu working away.
Shan Wu is looking to take a break and control but Heikkinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU#
Shan Wu stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Heikkinen is looking to clinch but Shan Wu is avoiding it.
Shan Wu feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Shan Wu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Heikkinen manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Heikkinen misses with a takedown attempt
and Shan Wu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Heikkinen's knee momentarily.
Shan Wu leaves Heikkinen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mei Shan Wu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Heikkinen.
Heikkinen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shan Wu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Heikkinen looks winded!
Shan Wu misses with a head kick.
Heikkinen with the counter takedown but Shan Wu avoids it easily.#CL2#
Shan Wu tries to keep at a distance but Heikkinen has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Shan Wu breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Heikkinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Heikkinen.
Shan Wu throws a head kick that misses.
Sebastian Heikkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shan Wu is looking to slow Heikkinen down with leg kicks.
Heikkinen darts in looking for a takedown but Shan Wu gets double underhooks and turns Heikkinen into the cage. #TD#
Shan Wu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shan Wu cracks Heikkinen with a big right hand but Heikkinen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Heikkinen defending against the ground and pound.
Shan Wu working away.
Heikkinen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Shan Wu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T4#
BOOM! Shan Wu connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Shan Wu manages to capitalize on a mistake by Heikkinen to take his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heikkinen just trying to survive but Shan Wu is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Will Shan Wu go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB#
Shan Wu looking to break Heikkinen's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Heikkinen remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Shan Wu will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Heikkinen holding on to Shan Wu's left wrist, preventing the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mei Shan Wu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Shan Wu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Heikkinen is trying to maintain the position but Shan Wu is very close to passing his half guard.
Heikkinen is not content to let Shan Wu control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shan Wu stalling away here and it's allowed Heikkinen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Shan Wu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Shan Wu won't allow Heikkinen to sweep him here.
Shan Wu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Heikkinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shan Wu defends it easily.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Shan Wu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Shan Wu looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Heikkinen is avoiding damage well. #SU#
Shan Wu decides to stand back up. Shan Wu steps back and let's Heikkinen get back to his feet.#T2#
Shan Wu stuffs the takedown attempt from Heikkinen. Heikkinen gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Shan Wu has managed to clinch.
Heikkinen prevents Shan Wu from breaking the clinch.
Heikkinen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shan Wu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Heikkinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Heikkinen enables Shan Wu to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Heikkinen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shan Wu works over Heikkinen with some ground and pound from guard.
Heikkinen pulls Shan Wu in to control the position.
Heikkinen is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Heikkinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shan Wu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Shan Wu is pushing down on Heikkinen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Heikkinen is fighting to maintain full guard but Shan Wu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shan Wu is looking to advance position but Heikkinen won't allow it.
Shan Wu is working hard here to advance position.
Shan Wu is trying to control the action in half guard but Heikkinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shan Wu passes to full mount!
Shan Wu lands with some strikes.#T4##SU#
Shan Wu stands up from mount. Strange move.
Heikkinen swinging wildly here.
Mei Shan Wu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heikkinen shoots in for a double leg but Shan Wu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mei Shan Wu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Heikkinen.
Heikkinen shoots and misses #CL#
and Shan Wu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shan Wu. #BC#
Shan Wu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Shan Wu closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Heikkinen did well to prevent Shan Wu getting side control.
Shan Wu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Heikkinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shan Wu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heikkinen can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heikkinen trying to hold on to Shan Wu's head to control him but Shan Wu postures up. #SU#
Shan Wu stands up from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mei Shan Wu dominated that second round.
That's time! 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##TD#
Shan Wu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Heikkinen sprawls well initially but Shan Wu persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Shan Wu is trying to work for a kimura but Heikkinen is defending well.
Shan Wu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#ES2#
Heikkinen pushes Shan Wu off and gets back to his feet.
Shan Wu wants to clinch up but Heikkinen keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shan Wu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Heikkinen misses with a takedown attempt - Shan Wu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Heikkinen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Heikkinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Heikkinen prevents Shan Wu from standing back up.
Shan Wu trying to control here. #ES#
Shan Wu pushes Heikkinen off and gets back to his feet.
Shan Wu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heikkinen.
Shan Wu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Heikkinen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shan Wu defends it nicely.
Mei Shan Wu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Heikkinen.
Shan Wu with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Heikkinen darts in looking for a takedown but Shan Wu gets double underhooks and turns Heikkinen into the cage. #TD#
Shan Wu manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Heikkinen on his heels. He'll look to pass Heikkinen's guard now, I'm sure.
Shan Wu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Shan Wu distracts Heikkinen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shan Wu looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU#
Shan Wu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Shan Wu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Heikkinen will feel that in the morning.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Heikkinen.#TD#
Shan Wu gets the takedown into side control.
Sebastian Heikkinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shan Wu trying to control the position but Heikkinen is working away.
Shan Wu passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Heikkinen! #SUB#
Shan Wu is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Heikkinen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Heikkinen shrugs it off. #T4##SUB#
Shan Wu is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Heikkinen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The referee warns Heikkinen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Heikkinen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Shan Wu sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Shan Wu is trying to control here but Heikkinen has managed to regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heikkinen is refusing to be controlled, as Shan Wu sits in half guard.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mei Shan Wu!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2017

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Estionilita. Those never looked like landing.
Shan Wu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Estionilita.
Estionilita misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Estionilita gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shan Wu postures up.
Shan Wu passes into half guard.
Shan Wu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Estionilita is looking to control Shan Wu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Estionilita avoid being mounted?#T1#
Estionilita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Shan Wu seems content to control.
Shan Wu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Estionilita looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Estionilita has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shan Wu is working away from the top position though.
Shan Wu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Estionilita!
Shan Wu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shan Wu has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Estionilita's face.
Shan Wu trying to control but Estionilita is having none of it.
Shan Wu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Shan Wu wants to finish this one by submission but Estionilita is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shan Wu. #T3##SUB#
Shan Wu is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Estionilita is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mei Shan Wu!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2017

#R1#
Thompson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Peterson throws a poor cross that misses
and Thompson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thompson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Peterson swings widly with a right hand
and Thompson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Peterson thinking.
A jab from Thompson finds it's way through Peterson's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Adrian Peterson has been cut.
Peterson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thompson blocks a jab.
Thompson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Peterson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Peterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Thompson counters with a big right hand! Oh Peterson is in trouble here! Thompson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enoch Thompson!
A less than humble Enoch Thompson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2017

#R1#
Thompson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ali has time to react.
Ali misses with a shot to the body
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali swinging wildly here.
Thompson lands a head kick. Ali smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ali misses with a left hand
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thompson lands a leg kick that knocks Ali off balance momentarily.
Thompson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ali wants to clinch up but Thompson keeps it at a distance.
Thompson closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Ali! Thompson dives in looking to finish! Ali is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enoch Thompson!
Enoch Thompson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2017

#R1#
Estionilita shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Shan Wu takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Estionilita breaks from the clinch.
Shan Wu takes a swing at Estionilita's ribcage but misses.
Shan Wu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Estionilita shoots for a takedown but Shan Wu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Shan Wu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Estionilita, pushing him back against the cage.
Estionilita scores with a hook to the body.
Estionilita really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Estionilita tries for a takedown but Shan Wu manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igoramma Estionilita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shan Wu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Estionilita breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shan Wu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Estionilita closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shan Wu counters with a left to the body. #T1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Estionilita enables Shan Wu to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Estionilita manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Estionilita working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Shan Wu has passed into half guard!
Shan Wu uses his free foot to push down on Estionilita's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Estionilita.
Shan Wu lands a nice shot to the head.
Shan Wu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Estionilita tries to improve his position but Shan Wu has taken his back! Shan Wu has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Estionilita tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Shan Wu pushes Estionilita away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mei Shan Wu!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2017

#R1#
Thompson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hammer moves out of range as Thompson strikes.
Hammer throws a counter combo.
Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Hammer's shoulder, as Hammer tries to avoid the shot.
Hammer with the counter takedown but Thompson avoids it easily.
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thompson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Hammer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thompson working a defensive guard here.
Hammer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thompson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer works over Thompson with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thompson controls Hammer momentarily but Hammer frees himself.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hammer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Hammer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammer is stalling in the full guard.
Thompson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Hammer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Hammer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hammer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammer passes into half guard.
Hammer is nestled in close to Thompson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hammer wants to pass the guard but Thompson is defending well. #SUB2#
Hammer wants to work for an arm triangle but Thompson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
Hammer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hammer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer wants to pass to mount but Thompson is defending the position.
Thompson wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer is nestled in close to Thompson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hammer slows the pace down in half guard.
Thompson wants to improve his position but Hammer is controlling well.
Hammer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Hammer 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! Thompson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nails Hammer!
A very excited looking Nails Hammer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Enoch Thompson was interviewed post fight and said 'If kickboxing dies I will retire. This might be my last fight.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Gaviria pushes Mikovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Gaviria stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gaviria is looking to control Mikovic's arms but Mikovic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gaviria has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Gaviria has hold of one of Mikovic's legs. Mikovic is fighting the takedown attempt but Gaviria gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Mikovic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gaviria trying to control but Mikovic is working from the bottom. #ES#
Mikovic pushes Gaviria off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaviria moves in looking to clinch but Mikovic pushes him off.
Mikovic leaves Gaviria with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Gaviria swats away the attempt to clinch by Mikovic.
No luck for Mikovic with that takedown attempt.
Gaviria tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mikovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mikovic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gaviria.
Gaviria tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mikovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mikovic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gaviria defends it nicely.
Mikovic backing away here, and Gaviria unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Mikovic has closed the distance and engaged Gaviria in a clinch. #T2##TD2#
Gaviria ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gaviria no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mikovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaviria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mikovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gaviria works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mikovic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mikovic forces his way into half guard.
Mikovic wants to stand up but Gaviria has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Mikovic sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Gaviria tries to get to full guard but Mikovic has control of the leg.
Mikovic moves nicely into side control.
Gaviria seems a little lost for a moment, as Mikovic dominates the positioning.
Mikovic is looking to take a break and control but Gaviria is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gaviria can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU#
Mikovic stands up and beckons Gaviria to his feet.
Gaviria circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gaviria tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mikovic stuffs the takedown.
Ivan Mikovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoenis Gaviria.
A head kick from Mikovic lands but Gaviria takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Gaviria gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Mikovic gets control of Gaviria's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mikovic will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mikovic has his foot on Gaviria's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gaviria works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gaviria controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gaviria trying to control but Mikovic is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Mikovic dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Gaviria throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gaviria avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Mikovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mikovic blocks an elbow strike.#TD#
Mikovic has Gaviria pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mikovic pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gaviria tumbling to the mat - Mikovic dives into Gaviria's guard.
Gaviria really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mikovic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Mikovic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gaviria looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gaviria looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gaviria! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikovic struggling a bit here.
Mikovic is holding Gaviria down, trying to stall.#T1#
Gaviria happy to just control the position for now.
Mikovic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mikovic is trying to control. Gaviria wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gaviria blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mikovic. #T2#
Gaviria trying to control but Mikovic postures up.
Gaviria flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #SU#
Mikovic postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Gaviria to stand up.
Mikovic fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Mikovic with that takedown attempt.
Gaviria throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mikovic's waist but Mikovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gaviria off to one side.
Mikovic appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Mikovic throws the kick towards the body but Gaviria avoids it.
Gaviria changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mikovic tries to avoid it but Gaviria manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mikovic to the ground. Mikovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Mikovic feints and as Gaviria raises his hands in defense, Mikovic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mikovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaviria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mikovic advances position into side control!#SU#
Mikovic decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gaviria to his feet.
Gaviria circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gaviria counters with a left and a right that stings Mikovic. #T4#
Gaviria avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gaviria looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mikovic is fending him off so far but Gaviria persists. Nope, Mikovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Ivan Mikovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoenis Gaviria.
Gaviria is looking to clinch. #CL#
Mikovic drives through and clinches with Gaviria against the cage. #BC2#
Gaviria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Gaviria.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gaviria fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mikovic scores with a decent looking hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mikovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Mikovic dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Mikovic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gaviria was covering up waiting for the punch and Mikovic finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gaviria looking to control.
Mikovic trying to control but Gaviria is working from the bottom.
Mikovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaviria can do to turn this around?
Mikovic works over Gaviria with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Gaviria is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mikovic presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Gaviria decides to pull guard.
Mikovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1##SUB2#
Gaviria had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mikovic defends it easily.
Gaviria takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mikovic slips nicely into half guard.
Still in half guard, Mikovic seems content to control.#SUB#
Mikovic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaviria controlling the position well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mikovic not doing much here.
Gaviria wants to get back to his feet.
Mikovic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gaviria tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mikovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gaviria somewhat.
Gaviria tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mikovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gaviria somewhat.
Mikovic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gaviria circles away.
Gaviria is looking for the big counter here.
Both fighters circling a little - Mikovic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4#
Mikovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gaviria moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mikovic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gaviria misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mikovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mikovic leaves Gaviria with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ivan Mikovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoenis Gaviria.
Mikovic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Gaviria fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mikovic, pushing him back against the cage.
Yoenis Gaviria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Mikovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Mikovic pulls guard successfully.
Mikovic tries to strike from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Mikovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mikovic, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Mikovic!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2017

#R1#
Thompson checks a leg kick nicely.
Thompson checks a low kick from Lupus.
Thompson digs a good hook to Lupus's body.
Thompson swinging wildly here.
Lupus tried to score with a low kick but Thompson checks it.
Lupus misses with a leg kick
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Lupus moves away from the strike by Thompson.
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
Lupus throws a solid leg kick but Thompson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lupus.
Lupus throws a leg kick but Thompson checks it.
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupus tried to score with a low kick but Thompson checks it.
Thompson checks a low kick from Lupus.
Lupus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lupus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lupus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lupus throws a leg kick but Thompson checks it.
Duke Lupus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson scores with a sloppy right hand. Lupus should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Duke Lupus has been cut.#T1#
The fighters circling - Thompson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lupus checks a leg kick.
Lupus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thompson checks a leg kick.
Lupus avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lupus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thompson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thompson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lupus throws a leg kick
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lupus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thompson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thompson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lupus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thompson.
Thompson throws a hook to the side of Lupus's head but Lupus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lupus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A good leg kick by Lupus.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Lupus moves away and avoids it.
Lupus tries to score with a low kick but Thompson moves his leg out of the way.
Lupus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thompson counters with a nice body kick.
Lupus throws a leg kick
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson throws a leg kick but Lupus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thompson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thompson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thompson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lupus just manages to avoid it.
Thompson lands a glancing blow to the side of Lupus's head.
Lupus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lupus motions for Thompson to come forward. Lupus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lupus is looking to score with low kicks.
Thompson takes a swing at Lupus's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thompson.
Thompson misses with a straight left.
Lupus throws a leg kick but Thompson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Thompson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thompson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lupus misses with a leg kick
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lupus throws a leg kick
and Thompson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thompson. That's going to slow Lupus down.
Thompson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Thompson looks to land a body kick but Lupus moved away.
Lupus misses with a low kick.
Lupus tried to score with a low kick but Thompson checks it.
Lupus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thompson.
Thompson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupus.
Lupus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thompson is able to avoid easily.
Lupus wants to land a leg kick but Thompson is out of range.
Lupus throws a leg kick that misses.
Lupus throws a leg kick but Thompson sees it coming and moves out of range.
A low kick from Lupus is predictable there
and Thompson counters with a good, hard body kick but Lupus shrugs it off.
Lupus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thompson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lupus really felt that one!
Lupus looks winded!
A big left from Thompson misses.
Thompson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lupus's calf.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
An inside leg kick from Lupus misses.
Lupus misses with a low kick. #T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Thompson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupus manages to avoid it.
Thompson checks a low kick from Lupus.
Lupus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thompson motions for Lupus to come forward. Thompson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lupus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupus throws a leg kick but Thompson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thompson throws a leg kick that misses.
Lupus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lupus unleashes a big counter combination but Thompson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thompson lands a jab to the nose.
Lupus throws a leg kick but Thompson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lupus misses with a leg kick
and Lupus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
That has opened up Duke Lupus's cut even more.
Thompson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thompson scores with a punch to the head.
Thompson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thompson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Thompson takes a swing at Lupus's ribcage but misses.
Thompson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lupus on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupus throws a low kick but Thompson avoids it.
Thompson tries to counter by clinching up but Lupus breaks away and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enoch Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Duke Lupus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Thompson throws out a loose jab but Lupus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupus throws a leg kick but Thompson checks it.
Thompson checks a leg kick nicely.
Lupus tries a low kick but Thompson avoids it.
Thompson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Lupus misses with a leg kick
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupus is just out of range.
Lupus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupus throws a front kick aimed at Thompson's knee but Thompson avoids it well.
Good work by Thompson as he checks the leg kick.
Thompson tries to bum rush Lupus with a series of wild strikes but Lupus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Lupus misses
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lupus circles away quickly and effectively.
Duke Lupus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lupus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Thompson misses.
Lupus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupus throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
A low kick from Lupus is predictable there
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD#
Thompson lands a big right hand that sends Lupus crashing to the mat! Thompson stays standing though and waves Lupus back to his feet!#ROC#
Lupus is rocked!
Thompson cracks the inside of Lupus's front leg.
Lupus is still on wobbly legs! Can Thompson finish him?
Lupus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lupus misses with a low kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Lupus might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Thompson has got the better of the exchanges.
Lupus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thompson connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Lupus out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Enoch Thompson!
Enoch Thompson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2017

#R1#
Shan Wu takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD#
Shan Wu drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shan Wu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Shan Wu from controlling successfully.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shan Wu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shan Wu is really struggling to control Williams but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Williams keeping full guard, as Shan Wu tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shan Wu sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Shan Wu prevents Williams from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Williams scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#
It looks like Mei Shan Wu has been cut.
Williams lands with a straight right. Shan Wu didn't see that one coming.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Shan Wu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Shan Wu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Wayne Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shan Wu back to the cage. Williams follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Shan Wu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Shan Wu is rocked!
Shan Wu wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Williams connects with a jab.
Oh Shan Wu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shan Wu dives in for a single leg takedown but Williams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shan Wu seems to have got his legs back now.#TD#
Shan Wu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shan Wu lands in his opponent's guard.#SU#
Shan Wu stands up from Williams's guard - Shan Wu perhaps looking for a knockout. #KD2#
Williams feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Shan Wu sprawling to the canvas! Shan Wu rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Williams finish him?! #T3#
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shan Wu slips under a jab from Williams.
Shan Wu drops his hands momentarily and Williams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Some wild striking there from Shan Wu.
Williams has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Williams throws a one two combo.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams thuds a left hand into Shan Wu's body.
Williams lunges at Shan Wu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shan Wu's hand.
Shan Wu slips a straight right by Williams.#T4#
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Williams! Shan Wu is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wayne Williams!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2017

#R1#
Doron shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gaviria sprawls well. Gaviria wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Doron gets slowly back to his feet.
Gaviria shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gaviria pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doron's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Doron duly obliges.
Gaviria fails with the takedown.
Doron misses with a takedown attempt - Gaviria sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gaviria tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Doron swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaviria tries to close the distance and clinch but Doron swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Gaviria moves into the clinch successfully.
Gaviria fails to pull guard.
Poron Doron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoenis Gaviria.
Gaviria dodges an elbow strike from Doron. #T1#
Gaviria stalling in the clinch but Doron improves position.
Gaviria avoids a wild elbow strike from Doron.
Doron with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Doron's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gaviria looks for a takedown but Doron sprawls well.
Doron displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gaviria.
Doron with a poor takedown
and Gaviria counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Doron moves into the clinch.#TD#
Doron pulls guard.
Doron is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gaviria tries to free his leg and advance position but Doron is retaining full guard. #T2##ES#
Doron wriggles free and stands up.
Gaviria darts in looking for a takedown but Doron gets double underhooks and turns Gaviria into the cage.
Doron avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Doron drives through and clinches with Gaviria against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaviria wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Doron has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Doron jumps guard and drags Gaviria to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gaviria really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Doron. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Doron tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Doron is pulling down on Gaviria's head to control his posture. #T3#
Doron wants to stand and escape but Gaviria is having none of it.
Doron controls Gaviria momentarily but Gaviria frees himself.
Gaviria trying to control but Doron is working from the bottom.
Gaviria looking to pass the guard.
Doron throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Doron shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gaviria sprawls well. Gaviria wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Doron gets slowly back to his feet.
Gaviria fails with a takedown attempt.
Doron throws a quick counter head kick but Gaviria was just out of range.
Doron stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Doron wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Doron has managed to clinch.
Doron stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gaviria has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Doron avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gaviria wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Poron Doron dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Doron slaps away a takedown attempt from Gaviria, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gaviria tries to clinch but Doron moves out of range.
Gaviria is looking to clinch. #CL#
Doron rushes Gaviria and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gaviria is looking to take this one to the mat.
Doron is trying to pull guard but Gaviria turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Doron tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doron is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gaviria pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaviria is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Doron is keeping busy.
Gaviria tries to pull guard but Doron holds him up against the cage and eventually Gaviria drops back down to his feet.
Poron Doron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoenis Gaviria.#BC#
Doron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Doron misses with a takedown attempt - Gaviria sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gaviria will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gaviria shoots in for a takedown but Doron shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gaviria tries for a takedown but Doron circles away easily
and Doron counters with a good low kick that Gaviria was not able to check.
Gaviria is breathing heavily.
Doron shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gaviria pinned against the cage. Gaviria gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Doron shoots in but no luck this time.
Gaviria is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gaviria leaves Doron with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2##CL#
Gaviria tries to keep at a distance but Doron has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Doron jumps guard.
Gaviria has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Doron is proving hard to escape from.
Doron keeping moving, preventing Gaviria from controlling successfully.
Doron keeping full guard, as Gaviria tries to pass. #T3#
Doron is trying to control the position but Gaviria postures up.
Doron looking for a sweep. Not yet Doron, not yet.
Doron trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Poron Doron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doron fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gaviria avoids it really well and circles away.
Doron stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Doron takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#BC2#
Gaviria breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Doron goes for a double leg but Gaviria avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gaviria continues to drive forward.
Doron misses with the combination.
Gaviria tries to counter by closing the distance.
Poron Doron is winning the standup battle so far.
Gaviria doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Doron counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Doron.
Doron taking a breather.
Doron is trying to pull guard but Gaviria turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doron has had enough of the clinch but Gaviria keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Doron breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Poron Doron dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Doron avoids the head kick by Gaviria.
Doron tries to clinch up but Gaviria circles away and keeps his distance.
Gaviria throws a series of punches but Doron moves out of range.
Gaviria with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Doron displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gaviria throws out the jab.
Doron has his takedown stuffed
and Gaviria counters with a left and a right that stings Doron.
Doron misses with a jab, cross combination.
And Gaviria tries to counter it with a takedown but Doron pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Doron looks for the body kick but Gaviria saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaviria fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Doron avoids it really well and circles away.
Gaviria looks for a takedown but Doron sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gaviria lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Doron has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Doron and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Doron with a poor takedown
and Gaviria counters with a big head kick but Doron shrugs it off.
Gaviria shoots in looking for a takedown. Doron tries to sprawl out of it but Gaviria keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Doron manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Poron Doron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoenis Gaviria.
Doron tries to clinch but Gaviria moves out of range.
Doron shoots in and drives through. Gaviria sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gaviria or perhaps it was just good defense by Doron, which made it look bad.
Gaviria swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Doron.#T2#
Doron fails to land the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gaviria or perhaps it was just good defense by Doron, which made it look bad.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Doron checks a leg kick.
It looked like Doron was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Doron shoots in and drives through. Gaviria sprawls well.
Gaviria shoots in for a takedown but Doron shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gaviria wants to clinch up but Doron keeps it at a distance.
Gaviria is trying hard to land a takedown here. Doron sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Doron closes the distance and pushes Gaviria back into the cage.#T3##TD#
Doron successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Doron is looking for a triangle but Gaviria pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Doron escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gaviria gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Gaviria stands and steps away. Doron gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Doron circles away from the clinch attempt.
Doron shoots in for a takedown but Gaviria shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gaviria shoots in looking for a takedown. Doron tries to sprawl out of it but Gaviria keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Doron manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Gaviria fails with a takedown attempt.
Doron shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gaviria pinned against the cage. Gaviria gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gaviria tries to clinch up.
Doron is looking to counter the offense by Gaviria and move into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gaviria looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yoenis Gaviria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poron Doron is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Doron moves out of range of the body kick from Gaviria.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yoenis Gaviria comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Doron has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Poron Doron!

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 47
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Kagiso gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kagiso tries to clinch but Linkki is having none of it.
Kagiso fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Linkki avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Linkki moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Linkki.
A nice left hand lands by Linkki.
Kagiso is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Linkki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Linkki tries to land a knee to the head but Kagiso blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Linkki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Linkki cracks Kagiso with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kagiso tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Linkki pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kagiso is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lahden Linkki!
During a confident post fight interview, Lahden Linkki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DFC 9: Canoe Vs Dog
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Cowell throws a body punch but Sakchai moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Cowell. Those never looked like landing.
Cowell misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Sakchai gets a clinch.
Cowell misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Cowell.
Sakchai is looking for a takedown.
Cowell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#TD2#
Sakchai manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cowell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sakchai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowell throws a big right hand that misses.
Cowell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've been hearing good reports from Cowell's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cowell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sakchai's head.
Cowell wants to control from the top but Sakchai keeps moving.
Cowell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Sakchai controlling the position.
Sakchai working a defensive guard but Cowell manages to pass into side control anyway.
Who's going to make the next move?
Sakchai tries to improve position but can't.
Sakchai takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Sakchai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cowell looks up at the clock and then as Sakchai takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cowell smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T2#
Sakchai is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cowell wants to take a breather but Sakchai is having none of it.
Cowell passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sakchai!
Sakchai can't escape the position.
Sakchai reaches up and holds on to Cowell to control the position.
Sakchai is trying to escape the mount.
Cowell is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T3#
Sakchai is squirming around, avoiding Cowell's attempts to control the action.
Cowell raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cowell cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sakchai tries to hold on but Cowell pushes him away.
Sakchai is squirming around, avoiding Cowell's attempts to control the action.
Cowell landing strikes from the mount.
Cowell lands a nice shot to the head.
Cowell fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cowell has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sakchai's face.
Sakchai tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Sakchai gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cowell works his way into full mount!
Cowell looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cowell could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cowell lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cowell breaks from Sakchai's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#
Sakchai is rocked!
Cowell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sakchai is still in real trouble! Can Cowell finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Cowell! Sakchai is hurt baaadly! Cowell is firing away with more strikes - Sakchai is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Cowell!
Alex Cowell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DFC 4: Lee Vs Boggs
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
Sakchai shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Sakchai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sakchai tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith cracks Sakchai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Sakchai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sakchai throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Sakchai doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Sakchai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakchai misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mongkut Sakchai. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Sakchai back into the cage.#T1#
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sakchai wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Sakchai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sakchai.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith stuns Sakchai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sakchai dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Sakchai's head and hops out.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sakchai is breathing heavily.
Smith throws a low kick but Sakchai moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Sakchai shoots in.
Sakchai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Smith pushes Sakchai up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Sakchai is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Sakchai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Sakchai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sakchai throws a lazy head kick
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#
Sakchai is rocked!
Smith throws a powerful right kick. Sakchai tried to block low but the kick was high! Sakchai was taken right off of his feet! Smith jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). George Smith!

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 41
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1##CL#
Kagiso has Firanen up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Kagiso gets control of Firanen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kagiso will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kagiso is looking to stand up but Firanen isn't so interested in that idea.
Firanen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Kagiso escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Firanen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Firanen won't allow Kagiso to sweep him here.
Firanen lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firanen preventing the sweep.
Firanen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Firanen with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Kagiso had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Firanen defends it easily.
Firanen postures up and lands a big shot to Kagiso's brow. #T1##SUB2#
Firanen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Firanen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kagiso controls Firanen momentarily but Firanen frees himself.
Firanen is looking to stand up but Kagiso won't let him.
Firanen is fighting to break Kagiso's control of his arms but Kagiso is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kagiso preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Firanen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Firanen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Firanen lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Firanen is looking to work some ground and pound but Kagiso has wrist control.
Firanen prevents Kagiso from getting back to his feet.
Kagiso might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Firanen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kagiso is looking to stand up but Firanen isn't so interested in that idea.
Firanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kagiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Firanen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kagiso is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Firanen, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Firanen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
Firanen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Firanen controls Kagiso momentarily but Kagiso frees himself.
Firanen keeping moving, preventing Kagiso from controlling successfully.
Firanen has a closed guard, preventing Kagiso from standing up.
Firanen keeping moving, preventing Kagiso from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kagiso is really struggling to control Firanen but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kai Firanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Firanen scores with a takedown into Kagiso's guard.
Firanen stays in close to Kagiso's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Firanen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kagiso's guard.
Kagiso trying to keep a closed guard but Firanen is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Firanen is looking to work some ground and pound but Kagiso has wrist control.
Kagiso looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Firanen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Firanen tries for a takedown but Kagiso sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Kagiso clinches.
Firanen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kagiso gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Firanen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Firanen cracks Kagiso with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kagiso is trying to control Firanen's posture but Firanen avoids it.
Kagiso wants to get back to his feet.
Kagiso is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firanen tries to advance to mount but Kagiso denies him.
Kai Firanen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kagiso is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Firanen off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Kagiso patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T1##SUB#
Kagiso has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Firanen has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Firanen is really stuck here.
Firanen trying to control the position but Kagiso manages to sink in the hooks.
Firanen is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kagiso is staying active.
Kagiso is riding his opponent, not letting Firanen buck him off.
Firanen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kagiso trying to control but Firanen is having none of it.
Firanen is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T2#
Firanen is looking to improve his position but Kagiso isn't that keen on the idea.
Firanen regains half guard.#SUB#
Kagiso seems to be working for a kimura but Firanen defends the submission attempt.
Firanen trying to control but Kagiso postures up.
Firanen is looking for a sweep. Kagiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Kagiso trying to control the action but Firanen is working from the bottom.
Firanen taking some punishment here, with Kagiso in his half guard.
Firanen tries to get to full guard but Kagiso has control of the leg.
Firanen is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kagiso jumps into side control!
Firanen is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Kagiso decides to stand up, so the ref orders Firanen to his feet. #TD#
Kagiso shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Firanen is trying to defend but Kagiso finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Firanen is breathing heavily.#T4#
Firanen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Firanen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Firanen trying to strike off his back.
Firanen keeping moving, preventing Kagiso from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Firanen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kagiso stopping the sweep attempt from Firanen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kagiso trying to control but Firanen is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Kagiso dominated that second round.
That's time! Kagiso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Kagiso bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kagiso creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Firanen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Firanen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kagiso advances to mount.
Firanen is desperately trying to improve his position but Kagiso has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firanen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Firanen trying to control but Kagiso postures up. #T1#
Firanen is refusing to be controlled, as Kagiso sits in half guard.
Firanen is looking to improve his position.
Firanen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kagiso tries to pass to full mount but Firanen defends it.
Firanen tries to roll over but Kagiso keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kagiso is trying to work for a kimura but Firanen is defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Firanen is looking for a sweep. Kagiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kagiso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Firanen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kagiso looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Firanen is pressing down on Kagiso's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Firanen looking for a guillotine here but Kagiso defends easily.
Firanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Kagiso avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Firanen keeping moving, preventing Kagiso from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Kagiso pushes Firanen up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Kagiso ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kagiso no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kagiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Firanen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kagiso dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Firanen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kagiso uses it to pass to side control. #T4#
Kagiso trying to control the action but Firanen is working from the bottom. #SU#
Kagiso decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Kagiso drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kagiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Firanen is keeping the position for now.
Kagiso loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kagiso wants to control from the top but Firanen keeps moving.
Firanen wants to sweep here but Kagiso controlling him for the moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Kagiso!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2016

#R1#
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Stavros slips the punch.
Stavros is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Miller slaps away a takedown attempt from Stavros, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Miller clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Stavros successfully pulls guard.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stavros keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller passes Stavros's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stavros is positioning himself well to prevent Miller advancing to mount. #T1#
Miller is just content to waste time from the top position. Stavros takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Miller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stavros throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller looking to pass the guard.
Stavros wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.
Miller controlling from the top position.
Stavros is controlling Miller's posture.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stavros thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck for Miller with that takedown attempt.
Stavros wants to clinch.#TD2#
Miller gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stavros sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Stavros trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Stavros trying to move into half guard but instead Miller has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Stavros wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.
Miller wants to stand and escape but instead Stavros has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Stavros wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Stavros throws an elbow that misses. Miller uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stavros's guard. Nice move by Miller!#REVR#
Miller takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Stavros looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Miller sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stavros lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vasilios Stavros will probably get the nod.
That's time! Miller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ray Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Miller takes the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Miller.
Stavros tries to pull guard but Miller forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Miller wants a takedown. #TD2#
Stavros has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Miller uses from the top position.
Stavros trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Stavros looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stavros has Miller pulled in close to control his posture.
Stavros throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T1#
Miller trying to control but Stavros is working from the bottom.
Miller stops Stavros from standing up. #SUB#
Miller drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stavros looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stavros looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stavros! #REVB#
Stavros advances nicely into full mount.
Stavros trying to control but Miller is having none of it.
Stavros controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Stavros with shots to the head and body - Miller looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stavros avoids the attempt from Miller to control.
Stavros takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stavros throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Miller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stavros on the ground.
Miller can't escape the position. #T3#
Miller is bucking up trying to escape but Stavros cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Stavros trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stavros has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stavros is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Stavros controlling the position easily from mount.
Vasilios Stavros has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stavros is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. #SUB2#
Stavros quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Stavros but it's paid off an Miller is forced to tap! Nice work by Stavros.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vasilios Stavros!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2016

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sakchai.
Shepherd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sakchai with a body shot.
Shepherd moves out of range as Sakchai strikes.#CL#
Sakchai rushes Shepherd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sakchai has Shepherd pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shepherd manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Shepherd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shepherd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shepherd misses with a head kick.
Sakchai closes the distance and clinches up with Shepherd, looking for a takedown. Sakchai pushes Shepherd against the cage but Shepherd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mongkut Sakchai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakchai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shepherd now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shepherd is looking to clinch.
Sakchai throws a right and a left that Shepherd avoids nicely. #T1#
Sakchai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shepherd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sakchai blocks a jab.
Sakchai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shepherd swivels and escapes.
And Shepherd tries to counter it with a takedown but Sakchai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shepherd throws a right hand that Sakchai ducks under and follows up with a left that Sakchai also avoids with ease.
Sakchai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sakchai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shepherd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sakchai tries for a takedown but Shepherd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Sakchai moves into the clinch.
Sakchai is trying to pull guard but Shepherd has him pressed against the cage.
Shepherd leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shepherd goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Sakchai prevents a body shot from Shepherd.
Sakchai goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shepherd prevents it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sakchai as Shepherd tries to tie him up. #TD#
Sakchai pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakchai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sakchai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sakchai tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Sakchai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sakchai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shepherd throwing strikes but missing.
Shepherd trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakchai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shepherd looks winded!#SUB#
Sakchai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shepherd is aware though and is defending well.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sam Shepherd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from Shepherd.
Shepherd swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sakchai counters with a nice body kick.
Sakchai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shepherd paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Sakchai shoots in for a takedown but Shepherd shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Shepherd as Sakchai shoots in.#CL#
Sakchai has Shepherd up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Sakchai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shepherd tries to clinch but Sakchai is having none of it.
Shepherd swings for the body but Sakchai moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shepherd looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakchai is just out of range.
Sakchai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shepherd defends well and Sakchai ends up having to push Shepherd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shepherd tries to land a front kick but Sakchai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Shepherd dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sakchai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakchai shoots in but no luck this time.
Shepherd flicks out a counter leg kick but Sakchai steps away.
Sakchai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sakchai or perhaps it was just good defense by Shepherd, which made it look bad.
Shepherd steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sakchai.
Sakchai fails with the takedown.
Shepherd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mongkut Sakchai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakchai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shepherd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mongkut Sakchai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shepherd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sakchai doesn't seem bothered though.
Shepherd throws a sloppy head kick and Sakchai moves out of range easily.
Shepherd is breathing heavily.
Sakchai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Sakchai misses with a takedown
and Shepherd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sam Shepherd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sakchai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shepherd defends well and Sakchai ends up having to push Shepherd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shepherd let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sakchai moves out of range as Shepherd throws a body kick.
Shepherd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakchai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shepherd tries to avoid it but Sakchai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shepherd to the ground. Shepherd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sakchai closes the distance and clinches up with Shepherd, looking for a takedown. Sakchai pushes Shepherd against the cage but Shepherd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sakchai tries to move into range but Shepherd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sakchai throws a head kick but Shepherd moves out of range.
As Sakchai backs off Shepherd throws a huge counter combo but Sakchai manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Sakchai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shepherd misses with a low kick.
Sakchai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shepherd.
Shepherd jabs at Sakchai's body.
Nice sprawl there from Shepherd as Sakchai shoots in.#CL#
Sakchai clinches up against the cage.
Sakchai is trying to pull guard but Shepherd turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shepherd is trying to break the clinch but Sakchai has him pressed against the cage.
Shepherd using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sakchai tries to stall but Shepherd uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T3#
Sakchai is trying to break the clinch but Shepherd has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Shepherd - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shepherd trying to land knees to the body.
Shepherd working hard to break the clinch.
Shepherd is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shepherd wants to get back to striking at distance but Sakchai won't allow it.
Shepherd swings wildly with an uppercut but Sakchai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shepherd stalling in the clinch but Sakchai improves position. #BC2#
Shepherd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sakchai fails with the takedown.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shepherd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sakchai.
Shepherd changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sakchai tries to clinch but Shepherd is having none of it.
Sakchai throws a leg kick that misses.
Shepherd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shepherd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sakchai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sakchai wants to clinch up but Shepherd keeps it at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Sakchai instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Shepherd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Shepherd 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sakchai swats away the attempt to clinch by Shepherd.
Sakchai tries to clinch up but Shepherd circles away and keeps his distance.
Sakchai shoots in for a double leg but Shepherd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shepherd steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sakchai.
Shepherd circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Sakchai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shepherd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepherd blocks a body shot from Sakchai. #BC#
Sakchai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sakchai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shepherd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Sakchai moves into the clinch.
Shepherd has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sakchai seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shepherd can turn it around.#T1#
Sakchai just leaning against Shepherd, taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Shepherd's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Shepherd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sakchai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shepherd counters with a straight right hand.
Sakchai takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sakchai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mongkut Sakchai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shepherd circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shepherd counters with a left and a right that stings Sakchai. #T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sakchai is defended easily by Shepherd.
Shepherd is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sakchai rather than just go for the knockout.
Sakchai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shepherd was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shepherd looks to land a body kick but Sakchai moved away.
Sakchai throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakchai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sakchai fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Shepherd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sakchai.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sakchai is defended easily by Shepherd.
Shepherd is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sakchai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shepherd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sakchai sets himself, and Shepherd steps forward looking for the clinch! Sakchai avoids it this time.
Mongkut Sakchai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shepherd tries to clinch but Sakchai is having none of it.
Sakchai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shepherd but Shepherd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shepherd is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T4#
Sakchai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sakchai lands with a nice body kick.
Sakchai fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Shepherd.
Sakchai throws a counter high kick but Shepherd was just alert enough to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Sakchai pushes Shepherd up against the cage in a clinch.
Mongkut Sakchai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sam Shepherd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC#
Sakchai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Shepherd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shepherd 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Shepherd!
An out of breath Sam Shepherd 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: Oct 25, 2016

#R1#
Petrovs swats away the attempt to clinch by Kagiso.#CL2#
Petrovs clinches up with Kagiso and pushes him back against the cage.
Petrovs with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrovs.
Petrovs taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Petrovs lands a body shot.
Petrovs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kagiso backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrovs landing knees to the body.
Petrovs pushes Kagiso back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petrovs stalls.
Kagiso wants to break free but Petrovs has control.
Petrovs tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Petrovs lands a shot to the body.
Petrovs lands with a left to the head.
Petrovs with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Petrovs.
A frustrated look appears on Kagiso's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Petrovs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Petrovs lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Kagiso is rocked!
A knee to the head by Petrovs.
Oh Kagiso is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petrovs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kagiso's efforts to push away.
Petrovs content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kagiso tries to break the clinch but Petrovs is controlling the position.
Kagiso takes a knee right on the jaw!
Petrovs looking to throw knees to the head but Kagiso is blocking nicely.
Petrovs has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Kagiso - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Petrovs, and another! Kagiso is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Kaspars Petrovs!

Event: FEN 030 Hogg vs Astra
Date: May 01, 2016

#R1#
Ochoa has his takedown stuffed
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
Ochoa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
Ochoa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
Michal Kucharski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Ochoa.
Ochoa shoots and misses
and Kucharski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mario Ochoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ochoa with a poor takedown
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ochoa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ochoa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kucharski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Ochoa misses with a leg kick
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Ochoa clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Kucharski pulls guard successfully.
Kucharski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ochoa manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kucharski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kucharski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kucharski lands a couple of elbows.#ROC#
Ochoa is rocked!
Kucharski arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Ochoa's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michal Kucharski!
Michal Kucharski tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: FEN 026 Average vs Cho
Date: Apr 20, 2016

#R1#
Ochoa shoots in looking for a takedown but Kaufmann manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ochoa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ochoa shoots in for a takedown but Kaufmann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Ochoa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ochoa controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Ochoa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Ochoa gets a takedown into half guard.
Kaufmann slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaufmann is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Kaufmann looking for a guillotine here but Ochoa defends easily. #T1#
Kaufmann is striking but Ochoa is not phased and passes to half guard.
Kaufmann wants to improve his position but Ochoa is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ochoa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ochoa thows a huge punch but Kaufmann dodges it nicely. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ochoa wants to free his trapped foot but Kaufmann is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ochoa stalling.
Kaufmann is doing well to control the position and prevent Ochoa from advancing to side control.
Kaufmann wants to control but Ochoa is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ochoa tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kaufmann.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Still in half guard, Ochoa seems content to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Ochoa drives through and clinches with Kaufmann against the cage.
Ochoa holding his opponent close, against the cage. #TD2#
Ochoa pulls guard.
Ochoa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Ochoa wants to improve his position but instead Kaufmann has moved into half guard.
Kaufmann is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Well, if Kaufmann 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.
Ochoa tries to kick Kaufmann off but Kaufmann keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ochoa misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaufmann is trying to control the action in half guard but Ochoa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ochoa is positioning himself well to prevent Kaufmann advancing to mount.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ochoa tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kaufmann has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Ochoa 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#
Ochoa blocks a head kick by Kaufmann.
Ochoa goes for a double leg but Kaufmann avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kaufmann continues to drive forward.
Kaufmann swings for the body but Ochoa moves out of range.
As Kaufmann backs off Ochoa throws a huge counter combo but Kaufmann manages to avoid it all.
Ochoa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Kaufmann counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kaufmann tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ochoa controls his leg.
Kaufmann 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.
Ochoa is looking for a sweep. Kaufmann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aaron Kaufmann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaufmann passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Kaufmann with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T1#
Kaufmann wants to control the pace but Ochoa is squirming around nicely.
Kaufmann landing shots from mount.
Kaufmann trying to control but Ochoa is having none of it.
Ochoa is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kaufmann throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kaufmann throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ochoa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kaufmann is thwarting Ochoa's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kaufmann works his way into full mount!
Ochoa really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Ochoa bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ochoa lands a couple of elbows.
Kaufmann trying to keep a closed guard but Ochoa is proving a slippery customer.
Kaufmann wants to sweep here but Ochoa controlling him for the moment.
Kaufmann is working hard here to advance position.
Ochoa throws a strike but Kaufmann rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Ochoa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaufmann being controlled here momentarily.
Ochoa looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ochoa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaufmann trying to control but Ochoa is working from the bottom.
Kaufmann postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Kaufmann dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Ochoa throws a leg kick but Kaufmann moved away.#TD2#
Ochoa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kaufmann's guard.
Kaufmann keeping moving, preventing Ochoa from controlling successfully.
Ochoa looking to sit in guard and control but Kaufmann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kaufmann sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ochoa has control of Kaufmann's left arm, preventing Kaufmann from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaufmann passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Kaufmann tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ochoa is looking for a sweep.
Kaufmann tries to stand but Ochoa is controlling his head.
Kaufmann trying to control the action but Ochoa is working from the bottom.
Ochoa looking for a sweep but Kaufmann has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kaufmann could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kaufmann thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ochoa has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Ochoa is really stuck here.
Ochoa avoids the strikes from Kaufmann. #SUB#
Kaufmann working for a choke but Ochoa is defending well.
Kaufmann is hanging on to Ochoa's back as he tries to escape. #T3##SUB#
Kaufmann is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
I really don't envy Ochoa right now.
Kaufmann is not going to allow Ochoa to sit and survive in this position.
Ochoa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaufmann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ochoa breaks Kaufmann's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ochoa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Ochoa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kaufmann is trying to keep Ochoa in close. #T4#
Ochoa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ochoa wants to stand but Kaufmann is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ochoa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ochoa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ochoa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Kaufmann showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kaufmann has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Kaufmann!

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