Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RFC 5: Reduced to Rubble
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Ellison counters with a crisp right hand that drops Silva! Ellison lets Silva back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#
It looks like Anthony Silva has been cut.
Karl Ellison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Silva.#TD#
Ellison is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silva's half guard.#ROC#
Silva is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellison lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Silva quite badly. Silva pulls Ellison in close trying to recover. Ellison postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Silva on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Silva doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Ellison!
A very excited looking Karl Ellison rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: RFC 2: No Remorse
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Pope throws a head kick that misses.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
A head kick misses from Pope.
Pope displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pope wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pope circles away.
Pope keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wolves Den $200 Elite Circuits in the buildup to the fight.
Silva dives in and grabs Pope's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pope pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.#CL2#
Pope pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pope with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva has Pope pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pope manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva prevents a body shot from Pope.
Pope's coach down at Hilo MMA Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pope's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Pope gets control of Silva's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pope will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Pope preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pope is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
Pope preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pope wants to sweep but no luck.
Pope is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A combination from Silva does no damage. #CL#
Silva moves into the clinch.#T2#
Silva takes a shot to the head.
Pope missing with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Silva to work.
Pope unloads a knee to the mid-section. Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Pope is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pope stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pope just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pope tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Pope trying to land knees to the body.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3##TD2#
Pope has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Silva clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Pope has his opponent's back but Silva is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Pope.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pope swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mega Pope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Pope feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Pope changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Silva kicks Pope off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pope moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pope fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Silva checks it well.
Silva connects with a leg kick. Pope looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Pope sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Pope counters with a single leg into guard. Silva didn't expect that.
Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Pope advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Silva won't allow Pope to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pope in particular looking to stall.
Pope wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Pope trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
Pope is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
Silva trying to control here.
Silva strikes from the bottom but Pope passes into mount! #SUB2#
Pope is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Silva can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mega Pope dominated that round.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pope. Pope obviously looking to wear him down.
Silva blocks the body kick. #CL#
Silva rushes Pope and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Pope is blocking nicely.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Pope keeps him there for the moment.
Pope tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.
Pope is trying to maintain a safe position but Silva gets an underhook and turns Pope into the cage.
Silva taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is trying to push Pope away but Pope has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pope tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it.#BC#
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silva dives in and grabs Pope's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pope pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Pope has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Pope closes the distance and clinches.
Pope prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pope lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pope misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Pope misses. #CL2#
Pope has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pope leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pope has Silva pressed against the cage, preventing Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Pope will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Silva up against the cage.
Pope lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pope is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Pope blocks it.
Pope lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pope stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Pope breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pope swivels and escapes.
Pope defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.#T3#
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pope avoids it really well and circles away.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silva takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Silva throws a shot to the body.
Pope tries a head kick but it misses.
Anthony Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Silva enables Pope to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Silva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pope content to stall in guard here.
Pope scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Pope slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pope advances to half guard.
Pope prevents Silva from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pope connects with a nice short shot to Silva's temple.
Pope sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Silva missing with punches from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pope has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mega Pope showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Pope gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pope misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pope is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pope effectively controlling the action here.
Pope lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope stalling in the clinch.
Silva tries to break free but Pope pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Pope shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pope gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pope to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Pope tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.
Pope misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pope prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pope is defending well.
Pope lands with a right to the head.
Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
Pope looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva throws a series of punches but Pope avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Pope moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pope gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Pope tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pope pinned against the cage. Pope gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pope tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Silva gets tackled into the cage by Pope. Pope maintains the clinch.
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!
Pope swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pope throws a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Pope's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pope is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pope just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Pope breaks the clinch.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mega Pope seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Pope moves into the clinch.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Pope has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Silva uses from the top position.
Pope has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Silva has passed into side control. #T4#
Pope throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Mega Pope has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pope pushes Silva away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Silva gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
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Pope tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
Anthony Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mega Pope is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mega Pope comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pope has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mega Pope!
After the fight, Mega Pope was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 50
Date: Jul 24, 2016

#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Briggs. #CUT#
It looks like Juanito Puerto has been cut.
Briggs grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Puerto takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Briggs cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shannon Briggs!
Post fight, Shannon Briggs took to the microphone: 'YEAH ITS THE CHAMP. SHANNON THE CANNONwt. YEAH YEAH LETS GO CHAMP CHAMP LETS GO CHAMP YEAH SHANNON THE CANNON YEAH LETS GO CHAMP YEAH YEAH LETS GO CHAMP YEAH SHANNON THE CANNON'.

Event: CFN 5
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Abdul Rahman stuffs the takedown.
Abdul Rahman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gonzalez shoots in looking for a takedown. Abdul Rahman tries to sprawl out of it but Gonzalez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abdul Rahman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Gonzalez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Abdul Rahman is staying active underneath Gonzalez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gonzalez lands a nice short elbow.
Gonzalez is pressing down on Abdul Rahman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Abdul Rahman is holding on for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gonzalez lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Abdul Rahman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gonzalez is keen to just control but Abdul Rahman is a slippery customer.
Abdul Rahman is looking for a sweep. Gonzalez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Gonzalez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Abdul Rahman defends it well.
Abdul Rahman wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gonzalez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Abdul Rahman tries to get to full guard but Gonzalez has control of the leg. #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.
Abdul Rahman trying to control but Gonzalez postures up.
Gonzalez looks to land a strike but Abdul Rahman avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB#
Abdul Rahman has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gonzalez doesn't defend quickly enough and Abdul Rahman has managed to lock this one up! Can Gonzalez escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Abdul Rahman on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hayder Abdul Rahman!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 45
Date: Jul 01, 2016

#R1#
Briggs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Briggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kruger with the counter takedown but Briggs avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Briggs.
Kruger with the counter takedown but Briggs avoids it easily.
Briggs misses with a wild combination.
Kruger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Briggs defends it well.
Briggs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kruger circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Briggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kruger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger slips a jab and a cross from Briggs.
Kruger with the counter takedown but Briggs avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Briggs misses.
Kruger feints the counter takedown.
Briggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Briggs does no damage.
Kruger has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Briggs is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1#
Briggs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kruger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kruger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Briggs throws a nice looking combination but Kruger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Briggs throws a series of punches but Kruger moves out of range.
Briggs throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Kruger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Briggs is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Kruger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kruger has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kruger controlling from mount.
Briggs is trying to stand but he's just given Kruger his back.#T2#
Kruger trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Briggs doesn't escape.
Briggs is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kruger controlling the positon.
Briggs wants to get back to his feet.
Kruger is riding his opponent, not letting Briggs buck him off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#T3#
Briggs is trying to get back to his feet but Kruger has full control of the position and if anything, Briggs has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kruger has good solid back control here.
Briggs is trying to get back to his feet but Kruger has full control of the position and if anything, Briggs has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kruger really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Briggs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Briggs trying to get back to his feet but Kruger is in full control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kruger is looking for the choke from the back position but Briggs is controlling his hands well. #T4#
Kruger is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Briggs is trying to get back to his feet but Kruger has full control of the position and if anything, Briggs has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kruger really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Briggs.#SUB2#
Kruger working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Briggs is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kruger.
Briggs is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Spraynard Kruger will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Briggs is looking to clinch.
Kruger feints the counter takedown.
Briggs throws a right hand that Kruger ducks under and follows up with a left that Kruger also avoids with ease.
Kruger shoots in for a double leg but Briggs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Briggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kruger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Briggs throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Kruger counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Briggs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kruger is controlling him.
Briggs 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.
Kruger is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briggs wants to get back to his feet but Kruger is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Briggs is wriggling around but Kruger manages to pass to half guard. #T1#
Kruger is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Briggs is trying to stand back up but Kruger is controlling him
Kruger not doing much here.
Briggs is trying to escape back to his feet but Kruger uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Briggs seems a little lost for a moment, as Kruger dominates the positioning.
Briggs is looking to get back to his feet here but Kruger is keeping cool and he's managed to take Briggs's back.
Briggs is trying to stand back up.
Spraynard Kruger has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Kruger controls the position.
Briggs wants to get back to his feet.
Good control from Kruger.#T3#
Briggs is trying to stand back up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kruger biding his time, controlling Briggs. #SUB2#
Kruger has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Briggs is trying to get back to his feet but Kruger has full control of the position and if anything, Briggs has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Kruger is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Briggs defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Briggs trying to get back to his feet but Kruger is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spraynard Kruger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Briggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kruger slips a jab and a cross from Briggs.
Kruger changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kruger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Briggs.
Briggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kruger changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Briggs misses with an uppercut. Kruger saw that one coming.
Kruger changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Some wild striking there from Briggs.
Kruger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shannon Briggs is winning the standup battle so far.
Kruger shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briggs moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Briggs throws a one two combo. #CUT#
It looks like Spraynard Kruger has been cut.
Shannon Briggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Briggs misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Kruger counters with a shoot takedown. Briggs fights it but they end up in guard.
Briggs is wriggling around but Kruger manages to pass to half guard. #T1##REVR#
Briggs tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kruger manages to move to mount!
Briggs has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Briggs trying to get back to his feet but Kruger is in full control for now.
Kruger keeps control of the position easily here as Briggs tries to buck him off.
Spraynard Kruger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Briggs is trying to get back to his feet but Kruger has full control of the position and if anything, Briggs has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kruger is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Briggs is trying to get back to his feet but Kruger has full control of the position and if anything, Briggs has just worked his way into a worse spot.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Briggs is trying to get back to his feet but Kruger has full control of the position and if anything, Briggs has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Let's hope that Kruger has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Briggs is trying to get back to his feet but Kruger has full control of the position and if anything, Briggs has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kruger is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Briggs is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kruger is riding his opponent, not letting Briggs buck him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shannon Briggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Briggs wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Spraynard Kruger.
I've got Kruger 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spraynard Kruger!
As Spraynard Kruger got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: There's my chippy!'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 42
Date: Jun 17, 2016

#R1#
Briggs moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Briggs throws a series of punches but Kruger avoids them all with ease.
Kruger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Briggs tries to bum rush Kruger with a series of wild strikes but Kruger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Kruger tries to counter it with a takedown but Briggs pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A punch combination from Briggs misses.
Kruger feints the counter takedown.
Briggs throws a series of punches but Kruger avoids them all with ease.
Kruger throws a wild hook but Briggs just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Kruger gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Briggs raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shannon Briggs!
The defeated Spraynard Kruger had this to say: 'Where's my chippy?'.

Event: SPFC IX
Date: Jun 17, 2016

#R1#
Silva shoots in and drives through. Kay sprawls well.
Silva looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Silva looks for the body kick but Kay saw that one coming.
Kay cracks Silva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kay drops Silva with a straight right hand, right on the button! Kay follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Kay!

Event: DFC 9: Ferreira vs. Luzkhin
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
Telfordio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Volchenko as he avoids it easily.
Telfordio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Telfordio lands a head kick. Volchenko smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL#
Volchenko moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Telfordio has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Volchenko uses from the top position.
Volchenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Telfordio 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.
Volchenko postures up.
Volchenko showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Telfordio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Telfordio working for a triangle but Volchenko defends it easily. #T1#
Telfordio has momentary wrist control but Volchenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Telfordio keeping moving, preventing Volchenko from controlling successfully. #SU#
Volchenko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Telfordio drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Volchenko scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've been told by Volchenko's head coaches at Cozad MMA St Petersburg that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Telfordio shoots in and bounces Volchenko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Telfordio wants to control from the top but Volchenko keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
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!
Telfordio scoring with some ground and pound.
Telfordio looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Telfordio showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Volchenko keeping full guard, as Telfordio tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Telfordio shoots in for a takedown but Volchenko shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Telfordio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Volchenko, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Volchenko.
Telfordio working hard to break the clinch.
The referee calls for Volchenko to work.
Nice body punch from Volchenko - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Telfordio jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Volchenko walks away with a smile on his face. Telfordio gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ivan Volchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kata Telfordio.
Telfordio goes for a double leg but Volchenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Volchenko continues to drive forward.
Telfordio throws a series of strikes that have Volchenko backpedaling.
Telfordio looks winded!#CL#
Volchenko moves into the clinch.
Volchenko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Volchenko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Telfordio tries to circle away but Volchenko has him pinned against the cage.
Volchenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Telfordio has Volchenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Volchenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Telfordio jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Volchenko walks away with a smile on his face. Telfordio gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Volchenko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Volchenko cracks Telfordio with a big right hand but Telfordio just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Telfordio is not content to let Volchenko control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Volchenko will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Telfordio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Volchenko but Volchenko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Telfordio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Telfordio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Volchenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Volchenko misses with a looping left.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Volchenko.
Telfordio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Volchenko avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volchenko takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL#
Volchenko moves into the clinch.#T1#
Telfordio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Volchenko pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Volchenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ivan Volchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Volchenko. No joy for Telfordio on that attempt.
Ivan Volchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kata Telfordio.#CL#
Volchenko moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Volchenko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Telfordio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Volchenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Volchenko leaning against his opponent.
Volchenko gets underhooks to prevent Telfordio's takedown attempt. #T2##BC#
Volchenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Telfordio doesn't manage to clinch there - Volchenko circles away.
Volchenko swinging wildly here.
Telfordio dives in and grabs Volchenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Volchenko pushes down on Telfordio's head and hops out.
Volchenko throws an overhand right that lands on Telfordio's shoulder, as Telfordio tries to avoid the shot.
Telfordio throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL#
Volchenko rushes Telfordio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Volchenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Telfordio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Volchenko prevents the takedown attempt.
Telfordio is breathing heavily.
Telfordio fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Telfordio manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Telfordio is trying to keep Volchenko in close. #T3#
Volchenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Telfordio is keeping the position for now.
Telfordio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Volchenko passes Telfordio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Volchenko slips a nice elbow through Telfordio's hands, connecting with Telfordio's forehead.#SUB#
Volchenko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volchenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Volchenko throwing shots but Telfordio is blocking nicely.
Ivan Volchenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Telfordio regains full guard. Nicely done.
Volchenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Telfordio is retaining full guard.
Volchenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Volchenko throws a strike but Telfordio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Volchenko keeping moving, preventing Telfordio from controlling successfully.
Volchenko trying to control the position.
Volchenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Telfordio can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Telfordio postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Volchenko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Telfordio, into his guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Volchenko dominated that second round.
That's time! Volchenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Telfordio scores with a kick to the body.
A nice combination there by Telfordio.
Volchenko throws a combination that misses
and Telfordio counters with a left to the body.
Kata Telfordio seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Volchenko clinches with his opponent.
Telfordio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Telfordio is trying to push Volchenko away but Volchenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volchenko is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Telfordio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Telfordio bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Telfordio shoots for a takedown but Volchenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volchenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Telfordio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Volchenko sprawls well. Volchenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Telfordio gets slowly back to his feet.
Volchenko misses with a hook. Telfordio ducked under it nicely.
Telfordio doesn't manage to clinch there - Volchenko circles away.
Telfordio lands a high kick! #CL#
Volchenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Telfordio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
Telfordio tries to circle away but Volchenko has him pinned against the cage.
Volchenko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Telfordio wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD2#
Telfordio pulls Volchenko into guard. #SUB#
Volchenko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Telfordio manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Volchenko has Telfordio in his guard.#REVB#
Telfordio trying to control the position from guard on top but Volchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Volchenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Telfordio slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Volchenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Volchenko, not yet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Telfordio looking to pass the guard.
Telfordio wants to control from the top but Volchenko keeps moving.
Telfordio wants to stand and escape but instead Volchenko has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Telfordio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Volchenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Telfordio's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Telfordio has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Volchenko is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kata Telfordio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Volchenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Telfordio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Volchenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kata Telfordio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Volchenko 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Volchenko!
Ivan Volchenko took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
Kata Telfordio was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost, but that isn't going to stop me, a big man has a big heart, and mine will just keep getting bigger and bigger, grit determination and I will become back on track'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2016

#R1#
Gonzalez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pennington throws a hook but Gonzalez blocks it.#TD2#
Gonzalez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pennington's guard.
Pennington is looking to stand back up but Gonzalez counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Pennington. #REVR##SUB#
Pennington looking for submissions off his back.
Gonzalez controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gonzalez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pennington has managed to free his arm - good work. #SU2#
Gonzalez decides to return to a standing position. #T1#
Pennington avoids the head kick by Gonzalez.
Pennington is looking for a counter combo.
Gonzalez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pennington avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gonzalez is looking to take a break and control but Pennington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Pennington wants to stand back up but Gonzalez manages to pass into side control.
Pennington trying to remain calm as Gonzalez controls from the top position.
Pennington throws a few strikes from the bottom but Gonzalez takes advantage and mounts!
Pennington tries to reverse the position but Gonzalez maintains control.
Gonzalez controlling his opponent.
Pennington working to try and regain half guard.
Pennington regains half guard.
Gonzalez is looking to take a break and control but Pennington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Pennington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gonzalez pulls his head out easily.
Pennington on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gonzalez wants to free his trapped foot but Pennington is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pennington is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gonzalez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gonzalez's back!
Pennington gets his hands free as Gonzalez looks to control.
Pennington is hanging on to Gonzalez's back as he tries to escape. #T4#
Gonzalez is trying to get back to his feet but Pennington has full control of the position and if anything, Gonzalez has just worked his way into a worse spot.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gonzalez is trying to stand back up.
Pennington gets his hands free as Gonzalez looks to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Santiago Gonzalez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gonzalez shoots in but Pennington avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Gonzalez pushes Pennington up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Gonzalez tries to keep at a distance but Pennington has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pennington goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gonzalez prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez avoiding damage.
Gonzalez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pennington is defending well.#T1##BC2#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch.
Pennington stuffs the takedown attempt from Gonzalez. Gonzalez gets slowly back to his feet.
Matt Pennington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Gonzalez.
Gonzalez dives in and grabs Pennington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pennington pushes down on Gonzalez's head and hops out.
Pennington wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Gonzalez has closed the distance and engaged Pennington in a clinch.
Pennington tries to pull guard but Gonzalez holds him up against the cage and eventually Pennington drops back down to his feet.
Gonzalez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pennington smiles and moves away.
Good shot there by Gonzalez.#T2#
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pennington could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches up with Pennington, looking for a takedown. Gonzalez pushes Pennington against the cage but Pennington circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Gonzalez has managed to clinch.
Gonzalez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gonzalez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gonzalez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
Gonzalez is looking to break free of the clinch but Pennington has double underhooks.
Gonzalez stops a takedown attempt from Pennington.
Stalling in the clinch from Pennington.
Pennington avoids the elbow strike from Gonzalez, against the cage.
Gonzalez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pennington fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Pennington gets tackled into the cage by Gonzalez. Gonzalez maintains the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gonzalez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gonzalez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pennington up against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Gonzalez's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T4#
Pennington is trying to pull guard but Gonzalez has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Gonzalez tightens his grip and picks Pennington up, before dumping him to the ground. Pennington manages to land in guard. #ES#
Pennington manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that Pennington semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pennington tries to move into range but Gonzalez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Gonzalez clinches up with Pennington and pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Gonzalez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santiago Gonzalez 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#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gonzalez.
Pennington throws a counter high kick but Gonzalez was just alert enough to avoid it.
Gonzalez scores with a head kick. #CL2#
Pennington tries to keep at a distance but Gonzalez has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Pennington has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gonzalez is trying to keep an underhook but Pennington manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pennington is looking to take a break and control but Gonzalez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gonzalez is looking to get back to is feet but Pennington passes into side control. #T1#
Gonzalez tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Pennington wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gonzalez, who protects the arm well.
Pennington is trying to move to mount but Gonzalez reverses beautifully and ends up in Pennington's guard.
Gonzalez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pennington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matt Pennington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB#
Pennington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gonzalez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SU2#
Gonzalez gets to his feet. Pennington looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Pennington drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gonzalez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Pennington wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
Pennington stops Gonzalez from standing up. #T3#
Gonzalez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Pennington avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gonzalez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Pennington from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gonzalez working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pennington sprawls well. Pennington wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gonzalez gets slowly back to his feet.
Pennington throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gonzalez avoids it.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gonzalez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pennington.
Pennington went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gonzalez digs a good body shot into Pennington's ribs.
Pennington misses with a takedown attempt
and Gonzalez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good shot there by Gonzalez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzalez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pennington is fending him off so far but Gonzalez persists. Nope, Pennington circles away and we're back to standing.
Matt Pennington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santiago Gonzalez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matt Pennington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a double jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Gonzalez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gonzalez 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Gonzalez!

Event: SPFC 6
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Austin closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
Austin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Austin throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Austin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Austin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silva is trying to push Austin away but Austin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Austin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Austin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Austin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silva taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Silva is looking for a takedown.
Austin misses with an elbow over the top.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Austin has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Austin throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Austin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Austin smiles and moves away.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Austin moves into the clinch.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Austin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Austin lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
Austin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silva dodges an elbow strike from Austin.
Austin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Austin pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Austin lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Austin. #CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Silva has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Austin.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva is trying to force a seperation but Austin has the dominant position.
Austin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Austin pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Austin rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Austin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Austin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silva avoids the elbow strike from Austin, against the cage.
Austin misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
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!
Austin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Silva avoids a wild elbow strike from Austin.
Austin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Austin.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Austin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Austin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silva avoids the elbow strike from Austin, against the cage.
Austin lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Austin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Austin throws an elbow but it misses.
Austin pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Austin throws an elbow but misses.
Austin pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silva blocks an elbow strike from Austin.
Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Austin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T3##TD#
Silva gets control of Austin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Silva will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Austin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Silva has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Austin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Silva.
Silva is trying to improve his position.
Austin controls the position.
Let's hope that Austin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Austin tries to score with some ground and pound. Silva controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Austin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Austin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Austin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T4##SUB2#
Austin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Austin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sloppy strikes there by Austin.#SU2#
Austin decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Austin forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Austin lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
Austin throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Austin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Austin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Austin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Austin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Austin lands an elbow inside that Silva shrugs off. #CUT2#
Anthony Silva's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Austin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silva blocks an elbow strike from Austin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Austin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Silva's cut.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Austin swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Austin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Silva.#CL2#
Austin closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Austin lands an elbow inside that Silva shrugs off.
Austin lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye.
Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Austin walks away with a smile on his face. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Austin instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Austin throws an elbow but misses.
Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Austin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva dodges an elbow strike from Austin.
Austin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Austin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silva dodges an elbow strike from Austin.
Austin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Austin prevents the takedown attempt. #T1#
Austin misses with an elbow strike.
Austin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva's efforts to push away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva wants to break free but Austin has control.
Austin lands an elbow inside.
Austin misses with an elbow over the top.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Austin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Silva dodges an elbow strike from Austin.
Austin misses with an elbow over the top.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva dodges an elbow strike from Austin.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Austin misses with an elbow strike.
Shane Austin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Austin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Austin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Austin throws an elbow but misses.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Austin misses with an elbow strike.
Austin throws an elbow but it misses.
Austin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Austin throws an elbow that misses.
Austin lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye.
Austin throws an elbow that misses.
Austin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silva blocks an elbow strike from Austin.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Austin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Austin avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Austin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silva blocks an elbow strike from Austin.
Austin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silva's defenses.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Austin pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Austin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Austin managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva avoids the elbow strike from Austin, against the cage.
Austin throws an elbow that misses.
Austin lands a damaging elbow.
Austin pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silva avoids the elbow strike from Austin, against the cage.
Austin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Austin lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
Anthony Silva's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Austin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Austin.
Austin misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Austin throws an elbow but misses.
Austin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Austin throws an elbow that misses.
Austin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Austin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Austin throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T4#
Austin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Austin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Austin throws an elbow but it misses.
Austin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Austin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Austin misses with an elbow strike.
Austin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Jeez, Anthony Silva's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Austin throws an elbow but misses.
Austin pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Austin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Austin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Austin lands an elbow inside that Silva shrugs off.
Austin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Austin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Austin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anthony Silva's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Silva has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Austin moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Austin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Austin dodges an elbow strike from Silva.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Austin misses with an elbow over the top.
Silva avoids a wild elbow strike from Austin.
Austin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anthony Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva sets himself, and Austin steps forward looking for the clinch! Silva avoids it this time.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Austin avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Austin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Austin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Austin misses with an elbow strike.
Silva blocks an elbow strike from Austin. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Austin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Silva avoids a wild elbow strike from Austin.
Silva is trying to force a seperation but Austin has the dominant position.
Austin pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Austin has him pressed against the cage.
Silva is looking to control Austin's arms but Austin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silva has his back to the cage.
Austin prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
Austin throws an elbow that misses.
Austin prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Austin.
Austin misses with an elbow over the top.
Austin misses with an elbow over the top.
Austin lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Austin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Austin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silva's defenses.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Anthony Silva's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shane Austin!
Shane Austin is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Shane Austin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2016

#R1#
Briggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kirby misses with a low kick.
Briggs tries to clinch but Kirby is having none of it.
Kirby changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Briggs tries to bum rush Kirby with a series of wild strikes but Kirby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Briggs misses with the combination.
Kirby appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Briggs throws a series of punches but Kirby moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Kirby.
Briggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kirby appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Briggs misses with a double jab
and Kirby counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briggs throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Kirby counters with a shoot takedown. Briggs fights it but they end up in guard.
Briggs is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kirby dives into side control.
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!#REVB#
Briggs pushes Kirby away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kirby gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Briggs taking a bit of punishment here - Kirby scoring with strikes. #T1#
Kirby looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Briggs is avoiding damage well. #ES2#
Briggs sneaks out the side door and pushes Kirby away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Kirby really is a fat lump.
Briggs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kirby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shannon Briggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Briggs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Briggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Briggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kirby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Briggs lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Briggs.#CUT2#
It looks like Grover Kirby has been cut.
Briggs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kirby is looking for a counter combo.
Briggs looks to land a combination but Kirby avoids it well.
No joy there for Briggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Briggs looks winded!
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!
Briggs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Briggs throws a nice looking combination but Kirby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Briggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kirby changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Briggs throws a nice looking combination but Kirby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Briggs works over Kirby's head and body with a nice combination.
Briggs misses with the combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Kirby.
Briggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Kirby drops down looking for a counter takedown but Briggs sprawls and moves away.
Kirby throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Briggs slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kirby dodges the punch combination from Briggs.
It looked like Kirby was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kirby throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Briggs doesn't manage to clinch there - Kirby circles away.
Kirby changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kirby scores with a leg kick.
Briggs misses with a double jab.
Kirby tries to counter with a takedown but Briggs is quick to defend against it.
Briggs misses with a two punch combination.
Kirby wants to slow Briggs down by chopping away at his legs.
Kirby dodges the punch combination from Briggs.
Kirby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Briggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Kirby throws a head kick that misses.
Briggs is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kirby throws a series of punches but Briggs avoids them all with ease.
Briggs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kirby changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Kirby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kirby plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Briggs 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.
Briggs scores with a sloppy right hand. Kirby should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Briggs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kirby.
Briggs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kirby counters with a nice leg kick.
Kirby tries to close the distance and clinch up but Briggs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Briggs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kirby circles away quickly and effectively.
Kirby wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shannon Briggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Briggs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kirby wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kirby throws a nice outside leg kick.
Briggs throws a nice looking combination but Kirby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Briggs misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shannon Briggs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grover Kirby's cut.
That's time! Kirby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kirby fakes the leg kick and cracks Briggs in the body.
Briggs is looking to clinch.
Kirby tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Briggs manages to circle out of the way.
Briggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Briggs misses with a two punch combination.
Kirby swats away the attempt to clinch by Briggs.
As Briggs tries to get set, Kirby tries to push him back and clinch up but Briggs manages to avoid the attempt.
No joy there for Briggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Briggs misses with a double jab
and Kirby counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briggs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kirby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Briggs misses with a double jab #TD#
and Kirby counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kirby.
Briggs wants to get back to his feet but Kirby passes into half guard.
Kirby is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Briggs on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Briggs is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Briggs is defending against the submission attempts here by Kirby.
Briggs has hold of Kirby's hands but Kirby slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Briggs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kirby scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Briggs has hold of Kirby's hands but Kirby slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Briggs is trying to stand up here but Kirby is controlling him well. #ES2#
Briggs makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kirby lands with a slapping head kick.
Briggs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kirby circles away quickly and effectively.
Briggs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kirby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Briggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shannon Briggs seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kirby is looking to slow Briggs down with leg kicks.
Briggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kirby drops down looking for a counter takedown but Briggs sprawls and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Briggs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kirby moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kirby tries to counter by clinching up but Briggs breaks away and moves out of range.
Kirby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Briggs circles away quickly and effectively.
Grover Kirby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Briggs. Those never looked like landing.
Kirby misses with a head kick. #CL#
Kirby rushes Briggs and presses him up against the cage.
Briggs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Briggs is trying to break the clinch but Kirby is controlling him.#BC#
Kirby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Briggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Kirby fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Briggs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Briggs misses with a series of wild punches.
Briggs throws a series of punches but Kirby moves out of range.
Kirby is looking to clinch but Briggs is avoiding it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kirby.
Briggs avoids the head kick by Kirby.
Despite the aggression on Briggs's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Briggs throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Kirby counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kirby is standing up over Briggs. Briggs looks to escape but Kirby dives into side control. #REVB#
Kirby landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Briggs taking a bit of punishment here - Kirby scoring with strikes.
Kirby works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB#
Kirby is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Briggs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Briggs is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4##SU#
Kirby stands up.
Kirby slips a jab and a cross from Briggs.
Sloppy strikes from Briggs. Those never looked like landing.
Briggs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kirby.#CL#
Kirby closes the distance and pushes Briggs back into the cage.#BC#
Kirby breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Briggs misses.
Briggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Briggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grover Kirby dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Grover Kirby's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kirby fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Briggs. No joy for Kirby on that attempt. #CL#
Kirby moves into the clinch.
Briggs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kirby has him pressed against the cage.
Kirby jumps guard but Briggs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kirby wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Briggs wants to get back to striking at distance but Kirby won't allow it.
Briggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kirby has a couple of punches blocked by Briggs.
Briggs blocking some punches.
Briggs is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirby has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Briggs breaks from the clinch.
Briggs scores with a one two! Kirby had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Briggs throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Kirby counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kirby.
Briggs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Kirby postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Briggs wants to stand but Kirby is controlling the position.
Kirby postures up and lands a big shot to Briggs's brow.
Briggs wants to get back to his feet but Kirby passes into half guard. #ES2#
Briggs kicks off Kirby and gets to his feet.
Kirby lands a leg kick that knocks Briggs off balance momentarily.
Briggs throws a series of punches but Kirby avoids them all with ease.
Briggs swinging wildly here.
Briggs throws a right hand that Kirby ducks under and follows up with a left that Kirby also avoids with ease.
Briggs throws a right and a left that Kirby avoids nicely. #T2#
A nice combination there by Kirby.
Kirby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Briggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kirby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kirby tries to clinch there but Briggs circles away.
Kirby tries to clinch up but Briggs circles away and keeps his distance.
Briggs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kirby.
Kirby looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL#
Kirby has Briggs up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Kirby pulls guard.
Briggs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kirby is trying to keep Briggs in close.
Briggs won't allow Kirby to sweep him here. #T3#
Kirby working a defensive guard here.
Briggs has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kirby is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Briggs stands up and waves to Kirby to follow him.
Briggs throws a series of punches but Kirby moves out of range.
Kirby wants to clinch.
Briggs throws a counter combo.
A combination from Briggs does no damage.
A combination from Briggs does no damage.
Briggs loads up on a big right hand but Kirby slips the punch.#T4#
Briggs takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kirby wants to clinch up but Briggs keeps it at a distance.
Kirby slips a jab and a cross from Briggs.
Briggs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kirby counters with a left and a right that stings Briggs.
Briggs misses with a combination #CL#
and Kirby counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kirby.
Kirby wants to break free but Briggs has control.
Briggs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Briggs is trying to break free.
Kirby stalling against the cage.
Kirby is trying to break the clinch but Briggs is controlling him.
Briggs is trying to force a seperation but Kirby has the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shannon Briggs.
I think Briggs has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shannon Briggs!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Deleon gets tackled into the cage by Briggs. Briggs maintains the clinch.
Briggs has had enough of the clinch but Deleon keeps him there for the moment.
Deleon prevents Briggs from breaking the clinch.
Briggs wants to break free but Deleon has control. #BC2#
Briggs breaks from the clinch.
Briggs tries to bum rush Deleon with a series of wild strikes but Deleon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A counter left hand to the body from Deleon misses its target.
Deleon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Deleon is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Briggs moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shannon Briggs!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2016

#R1#
Gonzalez shoots in for a double leg but Palmer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Palmer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good leg kick by Gonzalez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #TD#
Palmer dives in and scores a takedown into Gonzalez's guard.
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet but Palmer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gonzalez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gonzalez trying to keep a closed guard but Palmer is proving a slippery customer.
Palmer throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gonzalez looking for subs off his back but Palmer has passed one foot through into half guard. #T1#
Gonzalez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Palmer is working away from the top position though.
Gonzalez is looking for a sweep. Palmer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gonzalez is trying to control but Palmer manages to pass to mount!
Palmer dominating with strikes here.
Palmer with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Palmer with shots to the head and body - Gonzalez looks very uncomfortable down there.
Palmer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Palmer scoring with strikes but Gonzalez is staying in there. #ROC#
Gonzalez is rocked!
Palmer lands a big shot to the head and Gonzalez winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Osvaldo Palmer!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2016

#R1#
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown but McGregor shows good takedown defense.
McGregor fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonzalez is looking for a counter combo.
Gonzalez fails to land the takedown.
McGregor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gonzalez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGregor somewhat.
McGregor fails with a takedown attempt.
Santiago Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor McGregor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gonzalez but Gonzalez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGregor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gonzalez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGregor somewhat.#T1##CL#
Gonzalez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Gonzalez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez wants to clinch#TD2#
and McGregor counters with a single leg into guard. Gonzalez didn't expect that. #SUB#
Gonzalez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGregor lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Gonzalez 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.#SUB#
Gonzalez has an active guard here but McGregor has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gonzalez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gonzalez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Gonzalez wants to stand up but McGregor is controlling him. #SUB#
Gonzalez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGregor defends well.#T3#
Gonzalez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gonzalez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gonzalez wants to sweep but no luck.
McGregor is in close to Gonzalez's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gonzalez wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
McGregor is posturing up here but Gonzalez has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! McGregor tries to roll out but it's too tight and McGregor has to tap! Slick submission there by Gonzalez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Santiago Gonzalez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2016

#R1#
Gonzalez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Gonzalez tries to counter by clinching up but Jones breaks away and moves out of range.#KD2#
Jones lands a big uppercut and Gonzalez crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gonzalez looks OK. Jones waves Gonzalez back to his feet!#ROC2#
Gonzalez is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Santiago Gonzalez has been cut.
Jones lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Jones!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2016

#R1##TD#
Downs scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Tszyu kicks Downs off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Tszyu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Downs's guard.
Downs controls Tszyu momentarily but Tszyu frees himself.
Downs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Downs looking for a sweep. Not yet Downs, not yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Downs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Downs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Downs wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Downs is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Tszyu frees his head nicely. Oh but Downs has switched to an armbar! Tszyu is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Stanton Downs!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
Gonzalez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dyer looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Gonzalez goes for a double leg but Dyer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dyer continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Gonzalez has managed to clinch.
Gonzalez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dyer avoids it.#BC2#
Gonzalez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hyman Dyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Gonzalez.#TD2#
Gonzalez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Gonzalez there.
Nice strikes from Gonzalez there.
Gonzalez is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Dyer is refusing to be controlled, as Gonzalez sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Gonzalez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dyer has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Gonzalez seems to be looking for submissions.
Gonzalez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gonzalez trying to control the action but Dyer is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dyer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gonzalez.
Dyer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gonzalez scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Gonzalez is working for a kimura but Dyer is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Dyer is defending against the submission attempts here by Gonzalez.
Dyer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gonzalez on the ground.#T3#
Gonzalez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dyer wants to improve his position but Gonzalez is controlling well.
Gonzalez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gonzalez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gonzalez fails to land the takedown.
Dyer throws a series of punches but Gonzalez avoids them all with ease.
Gonzalez shoots in looking for a takedown. Dyer tries to sprawl out of it but Gonzalez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dyer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gonzalez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santiago Gonzalez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Dyer gets caught napping as Gonzalez dives in and scores a takedown. Dyer manages to retain guard.#SU2#
Gonzalez stands up from Dyer's guard - Gonzalez perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Gonzalez drives through and clinches with Dyer against the cage. #TD2#
Gonzalez turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gonzalez manages to end up in side control.
Dyer looks to move to half guard but instead Gonzalez has passed into mount! Damn!
Gonzalez lands a nice shot to the head.
Gonzalez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez wants to control but instead Dyer manages to regain half guard.
Dyer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Ground and pound from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez passes to full mount!
Dyer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gonzalez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dyer? #ROC2#
Dyer is rocked!
Gonzalez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oh Dyer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gonzalez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez connects with a bit shot that sees Dyer covering up! More strikes from Gonzalez and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gonzalez is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santiago Gonzalez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
Tszyu tries for a takedown but Patrick sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Patrick drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tszyu sprawls and moves away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tszyu. Patrick shrugs it off though.
Tszyu shoots for a takedown but Patrick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Patrick shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tszyu looks winded!
Patrick is taking a breather. Tszyu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SU#
Patrick stands up from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patrick checks a leg kick nicely.
Tszyu closes the distance but Patrick moves to the side #TD#
and Patrick counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tszyu won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Patrick decides to stand back up. #T1#
Tszyu darts in looking for a takedown but Patrick gets double underhooks and turns Tszyu into the cage.
Stan Patrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kostya Tszyu.
Tszyu with a poor takedown #TD#
and Patrick decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tszyu's guard.#SU#
Patrick decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tszyu, up you get! #CL#
Patrick rushes Tszyu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Patrick has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tszyu uses from the top position. #SUB#
Patrick is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Tszyu has his hands clasped together but Patrick extends and breaks Tszyu's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Patrick.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stan Patrick!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2016

#R1#
Lin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tszyu looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL2#
Lin forces Tszyu back against the cage and clinches.
Lin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tszyu working hard to break the clinch.
Tszyu prevents Lin from breaking the clinch.
Lin wants to take the fight to the mat but Tszyu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lin wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD2#
Lin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tszyu manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Lin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lin 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. #T1#
Lin content to stall in guard here.
Lin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lin tries to free his leg and advance position but Tszyu is retaining full guard.
Lin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tszyu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Let's hope that Lin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Lin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tszyu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Lin's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Lin gets control of Tszyu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Lin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Tszyu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tszyu's guard. #REVB#
Tszyu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lin on the ground.#SU2#
Lin gets to his feet - Tszyu follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Lin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T4#
Lin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lin throws a big elbow that misses. #SU2#
Lin stands and steps away. Tszyu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lin has eaten all the pies!
Tszyu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lin shoots in looking for a takedown but Tszyu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kostya Tszyu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermey Lin.
A right-left combo lands from Lin.
Lin closes the distance and clinches up with Tszyu, looking for a takedown. Lin pushes Tszyu against the cage but Tszyu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Lin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tszyu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tszyu looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jermey Lin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Lin closes the distance and pushes Tszyu back into the cage.
Lin is working for takedown but Tszyu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tszyu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lin has him pressed against the cage.
Lin jumps guard but Tszyu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Lin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tszyu is fending him off so far but Lin persists. Nope, Tszyu circles away and we're back to standing.
Kostya Tszyu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermey Lin.
Lin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lin counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Lin with that takedown attempt.
Lin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tszyu defends well and Lin ends up having to push Tszyu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1##CL2#
Lin closes the distance and pushes Tszyu back into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lin has Tszyu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tszyu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Lin jumps guard.
Lin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Lin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Tszyu. No joy for Lin on that attempt.
Lin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tszyu as he avoids it easily.
Lin shoots in for a double leg but Tszyu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Lin closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Lin has had enough of the clinch but Tszyu keeps him there for the moment.
Tszyu working aggressively here.
Lin is trying to drag Tszyu to the mat but Tszyu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lin misses with a punch to the body.
Lin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tszyu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tszyu with a poor takedown
and Lin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Lin instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
Tszyu prevents Lin from breaking the clinch.
Lin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lin has had enough of the clinch but Tszyu keeps him there for the moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #TD#
Tszyu turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tszyu manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Lin bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4#
Tszyu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lin fails to land the takedown.
Tszyu stuffs the takedown.
Lin throws a push kick but Tszyu slaps the foot to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tszyu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tszyu checks a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lin shoots in for a double leg but Tszyu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tszyu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lin looks for a takedown but Tszyu sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jermey Lin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Lin fails with the takedown.
Lin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tszyu as he avoids it easily.
Tszyu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lin manages to circle out of the way.
Lin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kostya Tszyu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermey Lin.#CL2#
Lin drives through and clinches with Tszyu against the cage.
Tszyu tries to pull guard but Lin holds him up against the cage and eventually Tszyu drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lin pulls Tszyu into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Lin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tszyu defends it easily.#T1#
Lin controlling the position.
Tszyu won't allow Lin to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Lin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tszyu is fighting to break Lin's control of his arms but Lin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lin keeping full guard, as Tszyu tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Lin shoots in looking for a takedown. Tszyu tries to sprawl out of it but Lin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tszyu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tszyu doesn't manage to clinch there - Lin circles away. #CL2#
Lin clinches up against the cage.
Lin wants to take the fight to the mat but Tszyu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Lin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tszyu uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Lin looking for a guillotine here but Tszyu defends easily.
Lin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tszyu's guard. #REVB##T3#
Lin won't allow Tszyu to sweep him here.
Tszyu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tszyu being controlled here, momentarily.
Lin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tszyu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tszyu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jermey Lin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lin slips nicely into half guard.
Lin works his way into full mount!
Tszyu is in all sorts of trouble here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jermey Lin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jermey Lin!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Gonzalez dives in and scores a takedown into Navarro's guard.
Navarro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gonzalez trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Navarro really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gonzalez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Navarro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez advances to half guard. #T1#
Navarro controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gonzalez controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Gonzalez seems to be looking for submissions.
Navarro wants to improve his position but Gonzalez is controlling well.
Gonzalez is trying to control. Navarro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Gonzalez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Navarro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gonzalez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Navarro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez trying to control from half guard but Navarro is working away. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Gonzalez gets a double leg takedown into Navarro's guard.
Navarro wants to get back to his feet but Gonzalez is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Gonzalez stopping the sweep attempt from Navarro.
Navarro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez being controlled here momentarily.
Navarro keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Gonzalez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Navarro's half guard.
Gonzalez content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gonzalez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Navarro's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonzalez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santiago Gonzalez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Gonzalez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Navarro is trying to control Gonzalez's posture but Gonzalez avoids it.
Santiago Gonzalez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gonzalez throws a strike aimed at the side of Navarro's head but Navarro avoids it well.
Gonzalez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Navarro's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Gonzalez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Navarro, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Gonzalez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Navarro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gonzalez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gonzalez lands some shots froms side control.
Gonzalez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Navarro keeps working.
Gonzalez moves into full mount! #T2#
Navarro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gonzalez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gonzalez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Navarro looks a forlorn figure.
Poor strikes thrown by Gonzalez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gonzalez looking to finish Navarro with some ground and pound. This is bad for Navarro!#ROC2#
Navarro is rocked!
Gonzalez controlling the position easily from mount.
Oh Navarro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gonzalez landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
Gonzalez cracks Navarro with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santiago Gonzalez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2016

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tszyu is trying to drag Zenith to the mat but Zenith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zenith tries a knee to the head but Tszyu blocks it. #BC2#
Zenith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tszyu throws a sloppy head kick
and Tszyu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zenith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Zenith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tszyu defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Zenith as Tszyu shoots in.
Tszyu lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Zenith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tszyu is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Zenith taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Tszyu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tszyu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zenith on the ground.#SUB2#
Zenith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tszyu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tszyu looking for a sweep but Zenith has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Zenith working the ground and pound effectively. #SUB2#
Zenith is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tszyu is surviving well by controlling Zenith 's body position as best he can.
Zenith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Tszyu wants to control but Zenith is having none of it.
Zenith controlling the position easily from mount.
Tszyu is desperately trying to improve his position but Zenith has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Zenith cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Zenith working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tszyu is bucking up trying to escape but Zenith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tszyu sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4#
Zenith wants to free his trapped foot but Tszyu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tszyu is looking to control Zenith 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tszyu avoid being mounted?#SU2#
Zenith decides to stand up.
Zenith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tszyu as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Zenith feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tszyu wants to get back to his feet but Zenith passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zenith sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Zenith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Zenith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tszyu pinned against the cage. Tszyu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Zenith tries to sprawl but Tszyu drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Zenith manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tszyu keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Zenith breaks from the clinch.
Zenith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tszyu.
Despite the aggression on Zenith 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zenith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tszyu is fending him off so far but Zenith persists. Nope, Tszyu circles away and we're back to standing.
Tszyu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zenith .#CL2#
Zenith darts in and clinches Tszyu up against the cage.#BC#
Tszyu breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Zenith takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Zenith tries to throw a body punch but Tszyu avoids it by throwing Zenith back against the cage.
Zenith is looking for a takedown.
Kostya Tszyu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Zenith .
Zenith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tszyu up against the cage.
Zenith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zenith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Zenith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tszyu uses from the top position.
Tszyu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zenith looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Zenith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tszyu is aware though and is defending well.
Tszyu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Zenith controlling Tszyu's posture.
Zenith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zenith has Tszyu pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tszyu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zenith throws a head kick that half lands. #T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tszyu. #TD2#
Zenith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tszyu did well to prevent Zenith getting side control.#ES#
Tszyu makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Tszyu throws a series of punches but Zenith moves out of range.
Zenith scores with a leg kick.
Tszyu throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Zenith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Tszyu has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Zenith off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Zenith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tszyu quickly recovers to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Zenith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zenith not doing much here.
Tszyu is trying to control but can't.
Zenith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zenith working Tszyu over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Zenith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Zenith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tszyu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zenith eats them both and turns towards Tszyu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kostya Tszyu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tszyu shoots in looking for a takedown but Zenith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tszyu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tszyu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zenith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
Zenith scores with a takedown into Tszyu's guard.
Zenith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tszyu's guard.
Zenith is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Tszyu defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Zenith .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zenith controlling his opponent. #T1#
Zenith is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Zenith looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tszyu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Zenith with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SU2#
Zenith is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #T2#
Tszyu closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Zenith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zenith .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zenith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zenith content to stall in guard here.
Tszyu is trying to keep Zenith in close.
Zenith 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3##SUB#
Tszyu has an active guard here but Zenith has managed to pass into half guard. #SU2#
Zenith decides to stand up.
Tszyu circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Zenith rushes Tszyu and presses him up against the cage.
Zenith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tszyu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tszyu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Zenith breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Zenith rushes Tszyu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tszyu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zenith smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kostya Tszyu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##TD2#
Zenith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tszyu!
Zenith working the ground and pound but Tszyu is defending the strikes. #SU2#
Zenith has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Tszyu fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Zenith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tszyu!
Tszyu tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zenith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Zenith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zenith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Zenith !

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