Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: AFC7
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Tash.
Tash misses with a right hand
and Knight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tash blocks a head kick by Knight. #CL2#
Tash closes the distance and clinches.
Tash working aggressively here. #BC2#
Tash breaks the clinch.
Tash misses with a body kick.
Knight wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight slips a straight right by Tash.#CL2#
Tash moves into the clinch.
Tash looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knight wants to get back to striking at distance but Tash won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Knight's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Tash landing knees to the body.
Knight wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Tash breaks the clinch.
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tash manages to avoid it.
Knight slips under a jab.#CL2#
Tash has closed the distance and engaged Knight in a clinch. #BC2#
Tash's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tash misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Tash forces Knight back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Tash breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Tash closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Tash pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Knight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knight misses with a hook. Tash ducked under it nicely.
Tash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Tash.
Tash throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knight.
Ilbert Tash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Tash darts in and clinches Knight up against the cage.#BC2#
Tash's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Tash clinches up against the cage.
Knight has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Tash escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knight scores with a decent looking hook.
Knight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tash moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knight is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL2#
Tash clinches up with Knight and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Tash lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Tash. #BC2#
Tash breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tash.
Tash clobbers Knight with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Knight dodges the punch combination from Tash.
Knight shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tash as he avoids it easily.
Tash is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tash blocks a jab.
Tash throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Tash moves into the clinch.
Knight wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knight is looking to break free of the clinch but Tash has double underhooks. #T4##BC2#
Tash's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Tash clinches. #BC2#
Tash breaks the clinch.
Tash cracks a nice hook into Knight's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight misses with a straight right.
Tash swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Tash moves into range and clinches up with Knight.#BC2#
Tash escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knight takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tash throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tash attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As Tash looks to move away, Knight throws a big counter combo but Tash just gets out of the way.
Danga de danga de dang - Tash scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilbert Tash dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Knight throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tash counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knight misses with a straight left.
Tash throws a lazy right hand but Knight sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Tash rushes Knight and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Tash breaks from the clinch.
Knight misses with a few strikes there.
Knight looks to land a combination but Tash avoids it well.
Tash throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tash has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tash lands with a straight right. Knight didn't see that one coming.
Tash with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knight to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tash throws an off balance right hand
and Knight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tash misses with a looping right.
Tash uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knight has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
Knight throws a head kick but Tash moves out of range. #T1#
Tash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knight moves away.
Tash looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Tash.
Patrick Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tash looks to land a right hand but Knight moved out of range.
As Tash looks to move away, Knight throws a big counter combo but Tash just gets out of the way.
Tash circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knight moves out of range of the body kick from Tash.
A head kick by Knight misses #CL2#
and Tash holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Tash's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tash throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knight counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knight misses with a two punch combination.
Tash misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Tash moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Tash escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knight is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2##CL2#
Tash clinches.
Tash lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tash makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Tash pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knight fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tash is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tash with a jab.#ROC2#
Knight is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Patrick Knight has been cut.
Tash connects with a superb combination that knocks Knight out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Tash before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Knight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ilbert Tash! Ilbert Tash retains his welterweight title!
Ilbert Tash really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Lion Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: AFC7
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1##CL#
Kirjinova has managed to clinch. #BC#
Kirjinova breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Kirjinova clinches up with Mayhem and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Kirjinova manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Mayhem fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kirjinova, pushing him back against the cage.
Mayhem prevents a body shot from Kirjinova. #TD2#
Mayhem wants the takedown. Kirjinova is fighting it off but Mayhem persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kirjinova's guard against the cage.
Mayhem missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mayhem throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mayhem cracks Kirjinova with a solid left hand.
Mayhem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mayhem content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mayhem postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Kirjinova covers up, he's hurt! Mayhem keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Mayhem and the ref steps in to end the fight! Mayhem can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Mayhem!
Bryan Mayhem gave a mention to Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2016

#R1#
Gold pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Campion closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gold to the mat! Gold manages to get full guard.
Gold is wriggling around but Campion manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Campion content to control rather than advance.
Campion working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gold is breathing heavily.
Campion controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campion working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Campion uses his free foot to push down on Gold's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gold. #SUB2#
Campion is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Campion!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gregory Campion!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2016

#R1#
Creel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daniel pinned against the cage. Daniel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Creel slips a jab and a cross from Daniel.
Daniel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Daniel shoots for a double leg takedown but Creel sprawls well. He's pushed Daniel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Creel is looking to counter the offense by Daniel and move into the clinch.
Daniel with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Creel counters by clinching up.
Daniel jumps guard but Creel stands there with Daniel around his waist. Daniel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Caspar Creel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Daniel.
Daniel working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Creel breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Creel moves into the clinch.
Creel lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Creel wants a takedown. #BC2#
Daniel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Creel instigates a clinch.
Daniel looking for a takedown.
Our sources have told us that Creel has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Daniel is trying to pull guard but Creel has him pressed against the cage.
Creel taking a breather.
Daniel tries to pull guard but Creel holds him up against the cage and eventually Daniel drops back down to his feet.
Creel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Daniel is trying to break free.
Creel wants a takedown.
Creel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Creel gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T2#
Daniel tries to pull guard but Creel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Creel has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Daniel regains guard immediately.
Daniel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Creel is one step ahead there.
Daniel pulls Creel in close to his closed guard and prevents Creel from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Creel postures up.
Creel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Daniel's guard.
Daniel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Creel.
Daniel wants to improve his position but Creel is controlling well.
Creel works his foot free and advances to mount.
Creel misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #T4#
Creel content just to control the position here.
Creel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Daniel for as long as he can get away with.
Creel misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Creel content just to control the position here.
Daniel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Creel avoids the attempt from Daniel to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daniel is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Daniel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caspar Creel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Daniel has Creel up against the cage in a clinch.
Daniel wants to break free but Creel has control.
Creel has Daniel pressed against the cage, preventing Daniel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Daniel stops a takedown attempt from Creel.
Creel can't get the takedown.
Daniel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Creel smiles and moves away.
Daniel shoots in and drives through. Creel sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Creel.#CL#
Creel closes the distance and pushes Daniel back into the cage.#TD#
Creel manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Creel pulls Daniel in to control the position.
Creel keeping moving, preventing Daniel from controlling successfully. #T1#
Creel keeping full guard, as Daniel tries to pass. #SUB#
Creel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Creel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daniel can do to turn this around?
Creel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daniel is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Creel is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Creel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Daniel trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Creel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Daniel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Creel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Creel wants to control from the top but Daniel keeps moving. #T3#
Creel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Creel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Daniel tries a knee to the head but Creel blocks it. #TD#
Creel jumps guard and drags Daniel to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Creel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Creel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daniel manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Caspar Creel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Creel throws a big right hand that misses.
Creel passes Daniel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Daniel tries to get to full guard but Creel has control of the leg.
Creel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Daniel!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daniel has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Creel throwing wild punches that miss their target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caspar Creel dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Creel shoots in for a takedown but Daniel shows good takedown defense.
Daniel is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
Daniel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Creel bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Creel fails with a takedown attempt.
Creel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Creel wants it to stay on the feet.
Creel wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Daniel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Daniel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Creel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Creel lands a nice hook to Daniel's body. Daniel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Creel takes the fight into the clinch.
Daniel wants a takedown.
Caspar Creel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Daniel.
Daniel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Creel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Creel tries to score a body lock takedown but Daniel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Creel lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Creel jumps guard and drags Daniel to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daniel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Creel is proving hard to escape from.
Daniel trying to move into half guard but instead Creel has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Creel stands and throws Daniel's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU#
Creel decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T2##CL#
Creel takes the fight into the clinch.
Daniel is pressed up against the cage. Creel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Daniel down to the mat. Daniel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Creel blocks a head kick by Daniel.
Horrible takedown attempt by Creel or perhaps it was just good defense by Daniel, which made it look bad.
Creel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daniel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Creel somewhat.#T3#
Daniel stuffs the takedown.
Creel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Daniel as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Daniel.
A little feinted left hand from Creel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Creel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Daniel closes the distance and clinches.
Caspar Creel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Daniel stalling.
Creel wants a takedown but no success here. #TD#
Creel pulls guard effortlessly. #T4#
Daniel won't allow Creel to sweep him here. #ES#
Creel is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Daniel presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Daniel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Creel smiles and moves away.
Daniel misses with a low kick.
Caspar Creel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daniel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Creel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Creel forces Daniel back against the cage and clinches.
Daniel stops a takedown attempt from Creel.
Daniel jumps guard but Creel stands there with Daniel around his waist. Daniel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Creel is pressed up against the cage. Daniel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Creel down to the mat. Creel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caspar Creel!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2016

#R1#
A combination from Gold does no damage.
Gold looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Sakuragi moves into range and clinches up with Gold.
Sakuragi slowing the pace effectively.
Sakuragi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gold fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sakuragi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gold.
Gold stuffs the takedown attempt from Sakuragi. Sakuragi gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Sakuragi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gold's guard.
Sakuragi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Sakuragi gets to his feet - Gold follows without any prompting.
Gold slaps away a takedown attempt from Sakuragi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanamichi Sakuragi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sakuragi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1#
Sakuragi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sakuragi throwing strikes from guard but Gold blocks nicely. #SU#
Sakuragi stands and steps away. Gold gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Sakuragi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sakuragi lands in his opponent's guard.
Gold avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Gold wants to get back to his feet but Sakuragi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sakuragi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gold utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Sakuragi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gold works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sakuragi tries for a takedown but Gold sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Gold's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sakuragi has a takedown stuffed.
Gold throws a series of punches but Sakuragi moves out of range.
Sakuragi attempts a counter takedown but Gold avoids it well and moves away.
No luck for Sakuragi with that takedown attempt.
Sakuragi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sakuragi avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Gold tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakuragi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sakuragi fails to land the takedown.
Gold lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sloppy strikes from Gold. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Sakuragi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sakuragi lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Gold uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gold falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Sakuragi moves into the clinch.
Gold wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frankie Gold will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sakuragi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gold avoids it really well and circles away.
Gold misses with a few strikes there.
Sakuragi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gold tries to avoid it but Sakuragi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gold to the ground. Gold escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sakuragi closes the distance and clinches up with Gold, looking for a takedown. Sakuragi pushes Gold against the cage but Gold circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanamichi Sakuragi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakuragi tries for a takedown but Gold sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sakuragi fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuragi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Sakuragi backs off Gold throws a huge counter combo but Sakuragi manages to avoid it all.
Sakuragi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gold.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Sakuragi shoots in for a double leg but Gold sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sakuragi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gold looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakuragi is just out of range.#CL#
Sakuragi closes the distance and clinches.
Gold is trying to push Sakuragi away but Sakuragi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gold wants to break free but Sakuragi has control.
Sakuragi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gold prevents it.
Gold wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gold tries to break the clinch but Sakuragi is controlling the position.
Gold has had enough of the clinch but Sakuragi keeps him there for the moment.
Sakuragi prevents Gold from breaking the clinch.
We've been informed that Gold has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Sakuragi pulls guard effortlessly. #T2#
Sakuragi pulls Gold in close to prevent any damage.
Hanamichi Sakuragi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gold distracts Sakuragi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Sakuragi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SU2#
Gold gets to his feet - Sakuragi follows without any prompting.
Sakuragi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Frankie Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sakuragi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice sprawl there from Gold as Sakuragi shoots in.#T3#
Sakuragi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sakuragi slips a jab and a cross from Gold.
Hanamichi Sakuragi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gold throws a body punch but Sakuragi moves out of range.
Sakuragi shoots for a takedown but Gold saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sakuragi misses with a takedown attempt
and Gold counters with a one-two to the body.
Sakuragi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gold.
Sakuragi shoots for a takedown but Gold saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Gold as Sakuragi shoots in.
Gold throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sakuragi.
Sakuragi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gold slaps away a takedown attempt from Sakuragi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Sakuragi backs off Gold throws a huge counter combo but Sakuragi manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Gold scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Frankie Gold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakuragi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gold sprawls well. Gold wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sakuragi gets slowly back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gold falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sakuragi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gold throws a series of punches but Sakuragi moves out of range.
Jab by Gold.
A swing and a miss from Gold.
Sakuragi shoots in looking for a takedown. Gold tries to sprawl out of it but Sakuragi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gold manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Gold 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#
Gold lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Sakuragi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Sakuragi pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Sakuragi has his foot on Gold's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gold works his way back into a safe position though.
Sakuragi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gold wants to get up but he can't break Sakuragi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuragi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gold's guard. #REVR#
Sakuragi prevents Gold from getting back to his feet.
Sakuragi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Sakuragi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU#
Sakuragi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gold keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gold misses with the combination.
Sakuragi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sakuragi shoots in for a double leg but Gold sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gold is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanamichi Sakuragi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gold tries to land a front kick but Sakuragi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Frankie Gold is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Gold misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gold misses with the combination.
Gold throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sakuragi fails with a takedown attempt.
Gold doesn't manage to clinch there - Sakuragi circles away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sakuragi tries to pull guard but Gold holds him up against the cage and eventually Sakuragi drops back down to his feet.
Sakuragi fails to pull guard. #T3#
Gold is trying to push Sakuragi away but Sakuragi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Sakuragi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gold throws a series of punches but Sakuragi moves out of range.
As Gold tries to get set, Sakuragi tries to push him back and clinch up but Gold manages to avoid the attempt.
Sakuragi has a takedown stuffed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sakuragi.
Sakuragi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4#
Gold fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sakuragi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Frankie Gold seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sakuragi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gold falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sakuragi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gold's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gold duly obliges.
Gold stuffs the takedown attempt from Sakuragi. Sakuragi gets slowly back to his feet.
Sakuragi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gold pinned against the cage. Gold gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice combination there by Gold.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Gold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gold 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Gold!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2016

#R1##TD#
Guerro scores with a takedown into Gold's guard.
Guerro content to stall in guard here.
Guerro prevents Gold from getting back to his feet.
Gold can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Guerro controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gold connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Guerro darts in looking for a takedown but Gold gets double underhooks and turns Guerro into the cage.
Guerro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gold.
Gold looks winded!
Gold lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gold scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2#
Guerro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gold lands a nice hook to Guerro's body. Guerro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Guerro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gold.
Guerro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gold throws a series of punches but Guerro moves out of range.
As Gold tries to get set, Guerro tries to push him back and clinch up but Gold manages to avoid the attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Gold tries to sprawl but Guerro drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Guerro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guerro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Guerro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gold for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Guerro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gold's waist but Gold gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Guerro off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Guerro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gold scores with a hook.
Guerro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gold.
It looked like Guerro was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
Guerro tries for a takedown but Gold sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gold fails to land with a series of punches.
Guerro is looking for a counter combo.
Gold throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Gold.
Guerro avoids the body shot from Gold.
Gold looks to land a right hand but Guerro moved out of range.
Gold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Guerro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gold sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Guerro backs off Gold throws a huge counter combo but Guerro manages to avoid it all.
Some wild striking there from Gold.
Gold throws a series of punches but Guerro moves out of range.
Guerro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Gold dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Guerro shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gold's guard.
Guerro sitting in guard here, content to control. #ES2#
Gold pushes Guerro off and gets back to his feet.
Gold throws a head kick that misses
and Guerro counters with a good low kick that Gold was not able to check.
Guerro fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gold as he jumps to the side.
Gold is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Gold. Those never looked like landing.
Guerro closes the distance and clinches up with Gold, looking for a takedown. Guerro pushes Gold against the cage but Gold circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Guerro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Gold both land. Nice combination.
Gold moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Frankie Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guerro shoots in for a double leg but Gold sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gold swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Guerro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Guerro.
Gold wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Guerro has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Guerro is trying to trip Gold. He has hold of a leg but Gold is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Guerro persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gold wants to stand and escape but Guerro is having none of it.
Guerro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guerro continues to stall.
Guerro prevents Gold from getting back to his feet.
Gold looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Guerro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gold is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gold tries to bum rush Guerro with a series of wild strikes but Guerro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Gold. #T3##TD#
Gold gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gold is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Guerro is controlling him.
Guerro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gold wants to stand up but Guerro is controlling him.
Guerro is stalling in the full guard.
Franco Guerro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gold fails to land with a series of punches.
Franco Guerro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guerro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gold swivels and escapes.
Gold scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Guerro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Guerro manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gold on his heels. He'll look to pass Gold's guard now, I'm sure.
Guerro is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Gold 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#
Gold goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gold throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Guerro counters by clinching up.
Gold wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gold gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Guerro.
Guerro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gold after a bit of a struggle.
Guerro can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Guerro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Gold manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Guerro has his takedown stuffed
and Gold counters with a one-two to the body.
Gold misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Guerro or perhaps it was just good defense by Gold, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guerro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gold pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Guerro back to the cage. Gold follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice sprawl there from Gold as Guerro shoots in.
Guerro closes the distance and clinches up with Gold, looking for a takedown. Guerro pushes Gold against the cage but Gold circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gold wants to clinch up but Guerro keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Gold, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gold lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guerro circles away quickly and effectively.
Gold stuffs the takedown attempt from Guerro. Guerro gets slowly back to his feet.
Frankie Gold is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Gold throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Guerro counters by clinching up.
Guerro wants to take the fight to the mat but Gold manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Guerro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gold avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Guerro is looking for a takedown.
Guerro can't get the takedown.
Guerro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gold's efforts to push away.
Gold prevents the takedown attempt.
Guerro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gold fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gold fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gold throws a series of punches but Guerro avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Guerro feints and as Gold raises his hands in defense, Guerro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T3#
Gold wants to stand up but Guerro is controlling him.
Guerro sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Guerro's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Guerro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gold defends it nicely.
Gold misses with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Guerro.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gold misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Gold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gold 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Gold!

Event: AFC4
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1##CL#
Kirjinova pushes Allen up against the cage in a clinch.
Allen looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kirjinova throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kirjinova throws a knee to the head but misses.
Allen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Kirjinova breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Kirjinova has Allen up against the cage in a clinch.
Kirjinova throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Allen blocks it with crossed arms.
Allen takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kirjinova pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kirjinova looking to throw knees to the head but Allen is blocking nicely.
Allen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kirjinova connects with a nasty looking knee right to Allen's face.
Kirjinova tries a knee to the head but Allen blocks it. #T1#
Allen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kirjinova fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pablo Kirjinova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Allen.#CL#
Kirjinova gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kirjinova misses with a knee to the head.
Kirjinova definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kirjinova looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Kirjinova escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Kirjinova closes the distance and pushes Allen back into the cage.
Kirjinova tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Allen avoids it.
Kirjinova throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kirjinova lands a knee to the body.
Kirjinova with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Allen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kirjinova pressing his opponent against the cage. #T2##BC#
Kirjinova breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Kirjinova drives through and clinches with Allen against the cage.
Kirjinova throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Allen blocks it with crossed arms.
Allen avoids a wild elbow strike from Kirjinova.
Kirjinova tries a knee to the head but Allen blocks it.
Kirjinova tries to land a knee to the head but Allen blocks with his arms.
Kirjinova connects with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirjinova throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD2#
Allen wants the takedown. Kirjinova is fighting it off but Allen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kirjinova's guard against the cage.#ES#
Kirjinova manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T3##CL#
Kirjinova moves into the clinch successfully.
Allen takes a knee right on the jaw! #BC#
Kirjinova breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kirjinova lands with a kick to the temple. Allen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Kirjinova has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kirjinova lands an elbow inside that Allen shrugs off.
Kirjinova with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Kirjinova breaks the clinch.
Kirjinova throws a series of strikes that have Allen backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Kirjinova fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Allen, pushing him back against the cage.
Kirjinova using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Allen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kirjinova misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
Kirjinova tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kirjinova works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kirjinova.
Kirjinova is trying to break the clinch but Allen has him pressed against the cage.
Allen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kirjinova.
Kirjinova using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Allen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Allen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kirjinova looking to throw knees to the head but Allen is blocking nicely.
Kirjinova tries to work over Allen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Kirjinova dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Kirjinova clinches up against the cage.
Kirjinova wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Kirjinova breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kirjinova clinches up against the cage.
Kirjinova looking to throw knees to the head but Allen is blocking nicely.
Kirjinova with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kirjinova manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kirjinova scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirjinova throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kirjinova tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kirjinova throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Allen blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Kirjinova trying to land knees to the body.
Kirjinova throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Allen blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Kirjinova breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kirjinova displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Allen.
Pablo Kirjinova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allen shoots for a takedown but Kirjinova saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Allen 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.#CL#
Kirjinova rushes Allen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Allen takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Kirjinova escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kirjinova jabs at Allen's body.
Allen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
Kirjinova fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Allen, pushing him back against the cage.
Allen takes a knee right on the jaw! #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirjinova misses with a knee to the head.
Kirjinova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allen can do to turn this around?
Kirjinova with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kirjinova lands a left hand that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Kirjinova using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Allen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kirjinova looking to slow down the pace here.
Allen is trying to drag Kirjinova to the mat but Kirjinova just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pablo Kirjinova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Allen.
Kirjinova looking to throw knees to the head but Allen is blocking nicely.
Kirjinova looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
Kirjinova throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Allen blocks it with crossed arms.
Kirjinova throws an elbow but it misses.
Kirjinova is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Kirjinova breaks from the clinch.
Kirjinova tries to close the distance and clinch but Allen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kirjinova throws a head kick that misses.
Kirjinova is looking to clinch but Allen is avoiding it.
Allen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kirjinova tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kirjinova pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Kirjinova rushes Allen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pablo Kirjinova has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Allen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kirjinova is defending well.
Kirjinova comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kirjinova misses with a knee strike. #T4#
With the fighters up against the cage, Kirjinova throws an elbow but misses.
Kirjinova using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Allen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Allen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kirjinova gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kirjinova looking to throw knees to the head but Allen is blocking nicely. #TD2#
Allen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kirjinova can't fight it off and eventually Allen manages to take the fight to the floor. Kirjinova looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Kirjinova manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Kirjinova dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Allen blocks a head kick by Kirjinova. #CL#
Kirjinova clinches.
Kirjinova lands an elbow inside.
Kirjinova throws an elbow that misses.
A short left from Kirjinova.
Kirjinova throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kirjinova tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kirjinova with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Kirjinova manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirjinova tries to clinch but Allen is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kirjinova tries to clinch but Allen is having none of it.
Kirjinova throws a nice head kick! #CL#
Kirjinova fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Allen, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirjinova tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Allen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kirjinova gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kirjinova lands an elbow inside that Allen shrugs off.
Kirjinova lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Allen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Kirjinova manages to break the clinch.
Pablo Kirjinova is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Kirjinova pushes Allen up against the cage in a clinch.
Kirjinova throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Allen blocks it with crossed arms.
Allen blocks the elbow strike.
Kirjinova misses with a knee to the head.
Pablo Kirjinova is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##BC#
Kirjinova pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Kirjinova closes the distance and clinches.
Kirjinova tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Allen letting Kirjinova take a breather here.
Kirjinova leaning against his opponent. #T3#
Kirjinova with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Allen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kirjinova gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kirjinova looking to throw knees to the head but Allen is blocking nicely.
Kirjinova with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kirjinova throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Allen blocks it with crossed arms.
Kirjinova with a knee to the head.
Kirjinova throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Allen blocks it with crossed arms.
Kirjinova tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirjinova misses with a knee to the head.
Mark Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Allen misses with a knee strike.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Kirjinova!

Event: AFC4
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
Morales blocks a head kick by Maher.
Maher cracks Morales with an open hand slap.
Maher looks to throw the jab but Morales is out of range.
Morales shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maher as he avoids it easily.
Morales blocks a head kick by Maher.
Maher misses with a wild combination.
Maher misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Morales decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maher's guard.
Maher wants to sweep but no luck.
Morales's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Morales thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maher trying to strike off his back.
Morales must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Morales lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Maher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB2#
Morales is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maher is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maher has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Maher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morales is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Maher drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Morales manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Maher has Morales in his guard.#REVB#
Morales makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Morales drops back looking for a leg! Maher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maher manages to kick Morales off! Morales jumps back into Maher's guard. #T2#
Maher manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morales manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Morales trying to control the position here. #SU#
Maher decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Morales tries for a takedown but Maher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maher lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Morales drives through and clinches with Maher against the cage. #TD#
Maher manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T3#
Morales passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Maher is defending against the submission attempts here by Morales.
Maher is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Morales jumps into side control!
Maher is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Morales working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Maher tries to improve position but can't.
Maher wants to control but Morales postures up.
Maher tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Morales wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maher is trying to control Morales's posture but Morales avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morales controls the position from side control.
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 Jason Maher will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Morales shoots in but Maher avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Morales throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maher tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Morales is in Maher's guard.#SUB#
Maher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morales gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Morales working some strikes from top position.
Maher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morales is one step ahead there.
Morales lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maher has momentary wrist control but Morales slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Morales is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maher is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maher has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T1#
Morales is adopting a defensive guard.
Maher is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Maher drops back, looking for a kneebar! Morales looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Morales looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Morales! #REVB#
Maher is trying to control Morales's posture but Morales avoids it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maher gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Maher regains full guard. Nicely done.
Morales trying to control but Maher is working from the bottom.
Maher working a defensive guard here.
Morales trying to control the position from guard on top but Maher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maher throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Maher wants to control but Morales passes easily into half guard. #SUB2#
Morales is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Maher is looking to improve his position.
Morales seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maher does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Morales is trying to work for a kimura but Maher is defending well.
Maher on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maher manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Maher is looking for a triangle but Morales pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morales not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maher is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Morales is controlling Maher's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maher is stalling here. Morales is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Maher seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Morales has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Morales 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Maher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morales swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miguel Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Maher.
Morales shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maher counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Morales looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Morales is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maher has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maher is not content to let Morales control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Morales wants to work for an arm triangle but Maher is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maher tries to get to full guard but Morales has control of the leg. #T1#
Maher wants to control but Morales is keeping busy.
Maher is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Morales lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Morales landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Morales lands with a punch from half guard.
Morales is trying to control the action in half guard but Maher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maher moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Morales lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Morales trying to control the position from guard on top but Maher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morales stays in close to Maher's body and controls the position.
Morales takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morales trying to control the position from guard on top but Maher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A good leg kick by Maher.
Maher scores with a nice right hand.
Maher connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Morales darts in looking for a takedown but Maher gets double underhooks and turns Morales into the cage.
Maher changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Maher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maher enables Morales to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maher manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Maher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maher keeping full guard, as Morales tries to pass.
Morales scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Maher has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Morales doesn't defend quickly enough and Maher has managed to lock this one up! Can Morales escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Maher on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jason Maher!

Event: AFC4
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
A combination from Knight does no damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tash has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tash stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Tash shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tash was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Knight taking a bit of punishment here - Tash scoring with strikes.
Tash landing a few strikes.
Tash in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Tash 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.#T1#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Tash.
Knight is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Geo77 that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Tash cracks Knight with a big elbow.
Tash lands some shots froms side control.
Knight tries to bench press Tash off him but Tash keeps the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ground and pound from Tash seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tash has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tash slows the pace down.
Knight parries the strikes from Tash easily there. Tash is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Knight to escape.
Tash working the ground and pound.
Tash working the strikes but Knight uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Tash is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Knight defends it well.
Knight pushes Tash off looking to stand but Tash dives back in and keeps control. #T3#
Tash trying to control the pace.
Tash takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tash slows the pace down in half guard.
Tash working Knight over with strikes.
Tash prevents Knight from standing back up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tash controlling the action here.
Knight wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knight takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#
Knight is rocked!
Tash throws a pinpoint strike between Knight's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Knight crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Tash scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ilbert Tash!
Ilbert Tash is the new welterweight champion!
Ilbert Tash made sure to mention his sponsor, Lion Fightwear in his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Hai 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.
Creel looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hai advances to half guard.
Hai stalling.
Hai is trying to control the action in half guard but Creel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hai is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hai slows the pace down in half guard.
Hai is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hai advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Hai is looking for a kimura here.
Hai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Hai moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Hai is trying to get an arm triangle but Creel is defending well.
Hai tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hai trying to control the position but Creel is working away.
Hai takes a little break here. Creel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hai lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hai takes a little break here. Creel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hai is looking to take a break and control but Creel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hai advances nicely into full mount.
Creel tries to lock up and control but Hai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hai controlling from the full mount. #T3##SUB2#
Creel defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hai. #SUB2#
Creel has left one of his arms exposed and Hai doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Creel screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abdul Hai!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2016

#R1#
Sakuragi slips a straight right by Gold.
Sakuragi shoots in for a takedown but Gold shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sakuragi fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Sakuragi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gold looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Gold throws Sakuragi to one side and escapes!
Gold rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sakuragi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sakuragi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Sakuragi takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gold wants to get back to striking at distance but Sakuragi won't allow it.
Sakuragi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gold.
Gold misses with some punches. #BC2#
Gold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gold looks winded!#T1#
Gold closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Hanamichi Sakuragi has been cut.
Gold throws a series of punches but Sakuragi avoids them all with ease.
Gold misses with a shot to the body
and Sakuragi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sakuragi throws a sloppy head kick and Gold moves out of range easily.
Sakuragi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanamichi Sakuragi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gold throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Sakuragi counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Sakuragi breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Sakuragi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gold sprawls well initially but Sakuragi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakuragi stops Gold from getting back to his feet.
Sakuragi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gold keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Sakuragi is controlling the pace.
Sakuragi stops Gold from getting back to his feet.
Sakuragi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sakuragi controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sakuragi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Gold.
Gold rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Sakuragi to counter with a crisp jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sakuragi or perhaps it was just good defense by Gold, which made it look bad.
Sakuragi dives in for a single leg takedown but Gold sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Sakuragi gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Gold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sakuragi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gold throws a series of punches but Sakuragi avoids them all with ease.
Sakuragi darts in looking for a takedown but Gold gets double underhooks and turns Sakuragi into the cage.
Gold throws a series of punches but Sakuragi avoids them all with ease.
Gold misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Gold doesn't manage to clinch there - Sakuragi circles away. #TD#
Sakuragi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gold!#ES2#
Gold throws Sakuragi to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Sakuragi moves into the clinch.
Gold wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sakuragi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gold is defending well.
Gold is trying to force a seperation but Sakuragi has the dominant position.
Gold has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gold gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sakuragi.
Sakuragi tries to pull guard but Gold forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Gold dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hanamichi Sakuragi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gold displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sakuragi shoots for a double leg takedown but Gold sprawls well. He's pushed Sakuragi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sakuragi shoots in but no luck this time.
Gold throws a series of punches but Sakuragi avoids them all with ease.
Sakuragi darts in looking for a takedown but Gold gets double underhooks and turns Sakuragi into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanamichi Sakuragi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sakuragi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gold's guard.
Sakuragi prevents Gold from getting back to his feet.
Sakuragi sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold wants to stand and escape but Sakuragi is having none of it.
Frankie Gold has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sakuragi postures up in Gold's guard and throws a big left but Gold blocks it. #T1#
Gold wants to stand and escape but Sakuragi is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sakuragi is in close to Gold's body, working some short punches and elbows.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Sakuragi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gold is trying to buck Sakuragi off.#SU#
Sakuragi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Sakuragi dives in and grabs Gold's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gold pushes down on Sakuragi's head and hops out.
Gold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Gold throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Sakuragi moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Gold's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sakuragi is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Sakuragi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sakuragi manages to end up in side control.
Sakuragi throwing strikes but Gold manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Gold tries for a kimura but Sakuragi is defending well.
Gold trying to control the position but Sakuragi is working away.
Sakuragi looks to move to half guard but instead Gold has passed into mount! Damn!
Gold dominating with strikes here.#T3#
Sakuragi is working to get back to half guard.
Gold with the ground and pound from mount.
Gold in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gold raining down shots from the mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuragi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sakuragi working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Gold with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T4#
Gold working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gold has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sakuragi's face.
Gold has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gold misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sakuragi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sakuragi tries to lock up and control but Gold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The referee warns Sakuragi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sakuragi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gold working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Gold lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sakuragi is working to get back to half guard.
Sakuragi throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Gold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hanamichi Sakuragi's cut.
That's time! Sakuragi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Sakuragi walks into a left hand.
Sakuragi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Frankie Gold has been cut.
Sakuragi throws a head kick but Gold moves out of range.
Gold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gold lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sakuragi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Sakuragi closes the distance and pushes Gold back into the cage.#BC#
Sakuragi breaks from the clinch.
Sakuragi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gold swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sakuragi counters with a three punch combo that has Gold backing up. Gold nods at Sakuragi to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gold closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sakuragi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Sakuragi darts in looking for a takedown but Gold gets double underhooks and turns Sakuragi into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanamichi Sakuragi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Gold. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Gold.
Gold swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gold throws a series of strikes that have Sakuragi backpedaling.
Frankie Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice sprawl there from Gold as Sakuragi shoots in.
Gold throws a body punch but Sakuragi moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Gold misses the target.
Gold fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gold scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sakuragi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gold circles away.
Sakuragi misses with a takedown attempt - Gold sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Frankie Gold is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakuragi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gold as he jumps to the side.
Hanamichi Sakuragi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gold leaves Sakuragi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gold lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gold misses with the combination.
Sakuragi shoots in but Gold avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gold is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gold tries to clinch up.
Gold jabs Sakuragi to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Sakuragi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gold lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sakuragi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sakuragi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sakuragi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gold sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Gold does no damage.
It looked like Sakuragi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gold thuds a left hand into Sakuragi's body.
Sakuragi dives in and grabs Gold's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gold pushes down on Sakuragi's head and hops out.
A combination from Gold does no damage.
Sakuragi shoots in for a takedown but Gold shows good takedown defense.
Some wild striking there from Gold. #T4#
Gold lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sakuragi circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck for Sakuragi with that takedown attempt.
Gold lands with a nice combination. Sakuragi backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gold lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sakuragi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gold swivels and escapes.
Gold throws a counter combo.
Sakuragi closes the distance and clinches up with Gold, looking for a takedown. Sakuragi pushes Gold against the cage but Gold circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gold tries to bum rush Sakuragi with a series of wild strikes but Sakuragi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gold lands a lovely overhand right.
Frankie Gold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gold with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Frankie Gold seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Gold. No joy for Sakuragi on that attempt.
Hanamichi Sakuragi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Gold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gold 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Gold!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2016

#R1#
McNakamura blocks a head kick by Creel.
McNakamura takes a swing at Creel's ribcage but misses.
McNakamura swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Creel counters with a three punch combo that has McNakamura backing up. McNakamura nods at Creel to acknowledge the strikes.
McNakamura lands a jab to the nose.
Creel fails with a takedown attempt.
McNakamura looks to land a left hand but Creel moved out of range nicely.
Creel darts in looking for a takedown but McNakamura gets double underhooks and turns Creel into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNakamura slaps away a takedown attempt from Creel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caspar Creel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Creel is breathing heavily.
Creel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Creel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Creel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Caspar Creel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##KD2#
McNakamura drops Creel with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Creel looks back up at him and smiles so McNakamura waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT2#
It looks like Caspar Creel has been cut.
McNakamura closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Creel out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shinsuke McNakamura!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2016

#R1##CL#
Creel pushes Hai up against the cage in a clinch.
Hai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Creel's efforts to push away.
Creel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Creel pulls guard successfully.
Hai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hai stops Creel from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hai is pushing down on Creel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Creel is fighting to maintain full guard but Hai has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hai wants to free his trapped foot but Creel is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1##SUB2#
Hai is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hai looks winded!
Creel manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Creel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hai sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hai pushing down on Creel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Creel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hai scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hai trying to pass the guard but Creel defending well.
Hai is keen to just control but Creel is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Creel is defending against the submission attempts here by Hai.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hai wants to take a breather but Creel is having none of it. #T3#
Hai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Creel is looking to control Hai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Creel avoid being mounted?
Hai tries to pass to full mount but Creel defends it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Hai gets caught flat footed, as Creel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hai wants to sweep but no luck.
Hai pulls Creel in to control the position.
Creel content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Creel wants to control from the top but Hai keeps moving.
Creel advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Creel is just content to waste time from the top position. Hai takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
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 Caspar Creel will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hai shoots in looking for a takedown but Creel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hai's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Creel throws a big counter combination but Hai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've been told by Creel's head coaches at Cozad The Island that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Caspar Creel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Creel shoots in and gets a takedown into Hai's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hai can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Creel has gone for a leg lock! Hai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Creel's guard.#REVB#
Creel wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hai passes Creel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Hai 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.
Hai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Creel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Hai trying to control the action but Creel is working from the bottom.
Abdul Hai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Creel is pressing down on Hai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hai trying to control the position from guard on top but Creel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hai tries to free his leg and advance position but Creel is retaining full guard.
Hai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
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.
Creel throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Creel wants to stand but Hai is controlling the position.
Hai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Creel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hai preventing the sweep.
Hai looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No joy there for Creel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Creel tries to clinch but Hai is having none of it.
Hai tries to counter with a clinch but Creel shakes him off and moves away.
Creel wants to clinch up but Hai keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Hai closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hai lands in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Hai tries to free his leg and advance position but Creel is retaining full guard.
Creel keeping moving, preventing Hai from controlling successfully. #ES#
Creel pushes Hai off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD#
Creel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hai manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Creel trying to control but Hai is working from the bottom. #T4#
Creel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Creel content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hai has locked up a guillotine! Hai's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Creel is holding on here and Hai must be using up a lot of energy. Creel has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hai gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Abdul Hai!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2016

#R1#
Sakuragi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gold with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Hanamichi Sakuragi has been cut.
Gold tries to bum rush Sakuragi with a series of wild strikes but Sakuragi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gold misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Sakuragi rushes Gold and presses him up against the cage.
Sakuragi wants a takedown. #TD#
Sakuragi pulls guard. #SUB#
Sakuragi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #ES#
Sakuragi has his feet on Gold's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Gold looks winded!
Gold throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Sakuragi closes the distance and pushes Gold back into the cage.
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!#BC2#
Gold manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Gold gets tackled into the cage by Sakuragi. Sakuragi maintains the clinch.
Sakuragi lands a nice uppercut.
Gold is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1##TD#
Sakuragi manages to pull guard. #SU2#
Sakuragi is working an open guard so Gold takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gold misses with a wild combination.
Sakuragi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Sakuragi drives through and clinches with Gold against the cage. #BC#
Sakuragi breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Sakuragi clinches with his opponent.
Gold is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Sakuragi pulls Gold into guard.
Sakuragi looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakuragi, not yet.
Sakuragi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gold on the ground.
Sakuragi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sakuragi is controlling Gold's posture.#SUB#
Sakuragi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Sakuragi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sakuragi holds on and takes a little breather. #ES#
Sakuragi pushes Gold off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Sakuragi moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Sakuragi pulls guard successfully.
Gold connects with a couple of short punches.
Sakuragi pulls Gold in close to prevent any damage. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Sakuragi manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Gold wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3##TD#
Sakuragi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gold keeping full guard, as Sakuragi tries to pass.
Sakuragi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sakuragi won't allow Gold to get back to his feet.
Sakuragi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sakuragi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sakuragi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gold manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Sakuragi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SU2#
Gold gets to his feet - Sakuragi follows without any prompting.
Gold misses with a combination #CL#
and Sakuragi counters by clinching up.
Sakuragi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
Gold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hanamichi Sakuragi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hanamichi Sakuragi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Gold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gold thuds a left hand into Sakuragi's body.#CL#
Sakuragi pushes Gold up against the cage in a clinch.
Gold working hard to break the clinch.
Sakuragi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gold prevents it.
Sakuragi pushes Gold back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gold working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Sakuragi pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Sakuragi is looking for a triangle but Gold pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Gold stands up and waves to Sakuragi to follow him.
Sakuragi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gold but Gold pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gold throws a sloppy head kick and Sakuragi moves out of range easily. #T1#
Gold's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gold duly obliges. #TD#
Sakuragi feints and as Gold raises his hands in defense, Sakuragi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sakuragi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sakuragi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#ES2#
Gold uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sakuragi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanamichi Sakuragi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gold! #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Sakuragi.
Sakuragi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gold sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sakuragi somewhat.
Frankie Gold seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hanamichi Sakuragi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gold stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gold wants it to stay on the feet.
Gold cracks Sakuragi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gold misses with a double jab.
Sakuragi avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Gold changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakuragi misses with a few strikes there.
Sakuragi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gold misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gold moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sakuragi dodges the punch combination from Gold.
It looked like Sakuragi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gold throws a right hand that Sakuragi ducks under and follows up with a left that Sakuragi also avoids with ease.
Sakuragi tries to counter by clinching up but Gold breaks away and moves out of range.
Gold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gold fails to land with a series of punches.
Sakuragi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gold circles away.
Sakuragi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4##CL#
Sakuragi clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gold wants to get back to striking at distance but Sakuragi won't allow it.
Gold prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD#
Sakuragi jumps guard and drags Gold to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU2#
Gold gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gold fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frankie Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold misses with a two punch combination.
We've been informed that Gold has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sakuragi misses with a series of wild punches.
Gold misses with a double jab.
Gold rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sakuragi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Gold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hanamichi Sakuragi's cut.
That's time! Sakuragi'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#
Sakuragi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gold. #TD#
Sakuragi scores with a takedown into Gold's guard.
Hanamichi Sakuragi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Sakuragi stands and steps away. Gold gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Sakuragi has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Sakuragi jumps guard.
Sakuragi controlling Gold's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gold won't allow Sakuragi to sweep him here. #T1##ES#
Sakuragi has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gold has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Sakuragi breaks the clinch. #CL#
Sakuragi clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Sakuragi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gold has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Frankie Gold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Sakuragi instigates a clinch.
Gold tries to circle away but Sakuragi has him pinned against the cage.
Sakuragi jumps guard but Gold turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Sakuragi breaks from the clinch.
Sakuragi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gold sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sakuragi somewhat.
Sakuragi misses with a looping left.#T2#
Sakuragi lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Gold.
Gold takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sakuragi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gold. #TD#
Sakuragi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gold tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sakuragi is in Gold's guard.#ES2#
Gold is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gold tries to break free but Sakuragi pushes him back against the cage.
Sakuragi tries to pull guard but Gold forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanamichi Sakuragi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sakuragi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T3#
Gold is trying to force a seperation but Sakuragi has the dominant position.#TD#
Sakuragi gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sakuragi trying to control from Gold's half guard. Gold has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SU#
Sakuragi gets to his feet. Gold looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gold moves to clinch but Sakuragi breaks away
and Sakuragi counters with a one-two to the body.
Gold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Sakuragi forces Gold back against the cage and clinches.
Sakuragi has Gold pressed against the cage, preventing Gold from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Gold ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gold no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T4#
Gold is looking to stand up but Sakuragi isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Gold pushes Sakuragi off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gold tries a head kick but it misses.
Gold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sakuragi. #CL#
Sakuragi rushes Gold and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hanamichi Sakuragi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sakuragi 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hanamichi Sakuragi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Creel enables Mack to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Creel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Creel looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mack controlling from the top position.
Creel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mack manages to get to full guard.
Mack wants to sweep here but Creel controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Creel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mack has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Creel has managed to get both his arms back between Mack's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Creel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mack not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mack trying to strike off his back.
Mack wants to stand up but Creel is controlling him.
Mack is wriggling around but Creel manages to pass to half guard.
Mack makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mack.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mack avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Creel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Creel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mack thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Creel shoots for a double leg takedown but Mack sprawls well. He's pushed Creel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mack really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mack.
Mack is trying hard to land a takedown here. Creel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T3#
Mack throws a wild body kick that Creel sees coming a mile off.
Mack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Creel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Creel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mack misses with a takedown
and Creel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Jr Mack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mack throws a right and a left that both miss.
Creel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Creel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mack. #T4#
Mack blocks a head kick by Creel.
Mack looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Creel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mack's waist but Mack gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Creel off to one side.
Creel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Creel wants it to stay on the feet.
Creel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mack as he jumps to the side.
Mack throws a big counter combination but Creel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mack wants to clinch up but Creel keeps it at a distance.
As Mack backs off Creel throws a huge counter combo but Mack manages to avoid it all.
Mack throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Creel is defended easily by Mack.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Caspar Creel will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Creel was well out of range. Poor timing from Mack.
Mack throws a series of punches but Creel avoids them all with ease.
Creel looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mack wants to clinch up but Creel keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mack looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mack bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Creel's head backwards.
Creel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Creel wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mack is looking to clinch.
Mack shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Creel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Mack closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Creel has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mack uses from the top position. #T1#
Creel punching to the body, from the bottom.
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Creel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Creel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mack will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Creel preventing the sweep.
Creel prevents Mack from getting back to his feet.
Mack working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Creel. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Creel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mack is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Creel dives into side control.
Creel throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Creel looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mack is avoiding damage well.
Mack trying to remain calm as Creel controls from the top position.
Creel sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mack is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T3#
Mack bucks up and tries to throw Creel off but instead Creel has got his back!
Mack knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Creel on the ground.#SUB2#
Creel looking for the choke from the back.
I really don't envy Mack right now.
Mack just trying to survive but Creel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Creel is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mack is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T4#
Mack manages to reverse the position and now he's in Creel's guard. Nice work there by Mack.
Creel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Creel keeping full guard, as Mack tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Creel has a closed guard, preventing Mack from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caspar Creel 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#
Creel shoots in looking for a takedown but Mack manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Creel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mack tries to counter by clinching up but Creel breaks away and moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mack is defended easily by Creel.#CL#
Mack gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mack tries to pull guard but Creel holds him up against the cage and eventually Mack drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creel is trying to push Mack away but Mack has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mack tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Jr Mack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Creel is trying to pull guard but Mack has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Creel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Mack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mack swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Creel throws a head kick but Mack moves out of range.
Creel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Creel wants it to stay on the feet.
Creel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mack.
Mack tries to clinch but Creel is having none of it.
Paul Jr Mack is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Creel tries to keep at a distance but Mack has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Mack lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mack goes for a takedown in the clinch but Creel prevents it. #BC#
Mack breaks from the clinch.
Creel shoots for a takedown but Mack saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mack throws a solid leg kick but Creel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mack.
Mack looks for a takedown but Creel sprawls well.
Creel misses with a kick to the body.
Mack moves in looking to clinch but Creel pushes him off.#T3#
Mack misses with a double jab.
Mack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mack changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Creel tries to avoid it but Mack manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Creel to the ground. Creel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Creel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mack tries to avoid it but Creel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mack to the ground. Mack escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Creel has a takedown stuffed.
Mack tries to clinch up.
Creel fails with the takedown.
Paul Jr Mack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mack shoots in for a takedown but Creel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Creel tries to counter with a clinch but Mack shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Creel tries for a takedown but Mack sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Creel looks for a takedown but Mack sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mack looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Creel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Creel wants it to stay on the feet.
Mack leaves Creel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mack sizes up Creel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Jr Mack showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Creel 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caspar Creel!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2016

#R1#
Creel tries to clinch up.
Hai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hai looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Creel as he jumps to the side.
Creel throws a series of punches but Hai avoids them all with ease.
Creel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD#
Creel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hai sprawls well initially but Creel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hai tries to roll over but Creel keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Creel seems to be working for a kimura but Hai defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creel controlling the action here. #T1#
Hai keeping hold of Creel's head, controlling as best he can.
Creel is trying to control. Hai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hai shoots in looking for a takedown. Creel tries to sprawl out of it but Hai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Creel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Hai closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Creel lands a takedown into guard.
Hai looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Creel trying to control the position from guard on top but Hai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Creel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Creel postures up in Hai's guard and throws a big left but Hai blocks it. #SU#
Creel gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Creel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hai.
Hai with the counter takedown but Creel avoids it easily.
No luck for Hai with that takedown attempt.
Caspar Creel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdul Hai.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Creel lands a nice hook to Hai's body. Hai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
Creel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hai manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Creel trying to control but Hai is working from the bottom.
Creel throwing strikes from guard but Hai blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hai can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Creel is looking to stand up but Hai won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caspar Creel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hai checks a leg kick nicely.#TD#
Creel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hai did well to prevent Creel getting side control.
Creel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hai's head. #SUB#
Creel is trying to work for a kimura but Hai is defending well.
Creel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hai's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creel trying to control from half guard but Hai is working away.
Creel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hai is breathing heavily.#T1#
Hai wants to get back to full guard but Creel has mounted him!
Hai blocking the ground and pound.
Hai can't escape the position.
Creel punching from mount but Hai doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Creel looking to finish with strikes here!
Hai blocking the ground and pound. #T2#
Hai blocking the ground and pound.
Creel wants to control the pace but Hai is squirming around nicely.
Creel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Creel is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hai is surviving well by controlling Creel's body position as best he can.
Creel trying to control but Hai is having none of it. #T3#
Hai is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Creel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Creel thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hai wants to hold on but Creel pushes him away.
Creel trying to control but Hai is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Creel there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caspar Creel dominated that second round.
That's time! Creel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Creel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Creel is looking for a kimura but Hai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Creel to get the leverage. #SUB#
Creel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hai sees it coming and defends easily.
Hai is not content to let Creel control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hai is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Creel wants to take a breather but Hai is having none of it. #SUB#
Creel is trying to work for a kimura but Hai is defending well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hai is not content to let Creel control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Creel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hai can do to turn this around?
Creel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Hai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Creel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Creel duly obliges. #TD#
Creel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T2#
Hai tries to escape but Creel is in control.
Creel controls the position.
Hai tries to buck Creel off but Creel is having none of it.#SU#
Creel has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Creel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hai!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Creel has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3##CL#
Creel moves into range and clinches up with Hai.
I was talking to Creel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hai blocks the elbow strike.
Creel is looking to break free of the clinch but Hai has double underhooks.
Creel tries to circle away but Hai has him pinned against the cage.
Creel gets underhooks to prevent Hai's takedown attempt.
Hai is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Creel pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4#
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.#TD#
Creel pulls guard successfully.
Hai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Creel keeping moving, preventing Hai from controlling successfully.
Caspar Creel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Creel wants to stand and escape but Hai is having none of it.
Abdul Hai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caspar Creel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hai wants to pass the guard but Creel is keeping the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caspar Creel!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2016

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Spikes.
Frankie Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold lunges at Spikes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spikes's hand.
Gold displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spikes.
Gold swinging wildly here.
Gold throws a hook to the side of Spikes's head but Spikes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spikes darts in looking for a takedown but Gold gets double underhooks and turns Spikes into the cage.
Frankie Gold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Spikes.
Gold slaps away a takedown attempt from Spikes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gold misses with a series of wild punches. #T1##CL2#
Spikes closes the distance and pushes Gold back into the cage.
Gold stops a takedown attempt from Spikes.
Spikes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gold looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Spikes leaning against his opponent.
Gold tries to break the clinch but Spikes is controlling the position.
Gold is trying to break the clinch but Spikes has him pressed against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Gold has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Gold has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spikes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gold is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Spikes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gold misses with a double jab.
Gold throws a head kick but Spikes moves out of range.
Spikes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gold is fending him off so far but Spikes persists. Nope, Gold circles away and we're back to standing.#T2##TD2#
Spikes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gold scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Spikes manages to mount him!
Spikes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spikes controlling his opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Spikes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T3##SUB2#
Spikes working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Gold turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Spikes off and cradles Gold's limp body as Spikes celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Brandon Spikes!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Da Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Da Silva misses with some punches.
Da Silva lands a right hand.
Da Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Creel's elbow.
Da Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Creel backwards.
Da Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Creel.
Nice body punch from Da Silva.
Creel blocks an uppercut.
Da Silva leaning against his opponent.
Da Silva lands a shoulder strike.
Da Silva has Creel pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Creel.
Our sources have told us that Creel has been working on his elbows in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva tries to work over Creel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Da Silva pushes Creel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Creel blocking some punches.
Da Silva stalling against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Da Silva. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Da Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Da Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Creel.
Da Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Creel controls the action.
Creel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Da Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Creel tries to pull guard but Da Silva won't allow it.
Creel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Da Silva is keeping busy.
Da Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Da Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Creel tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caspar Creel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Creel prevents a body shot from Da Silva.
Da Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Creel backwards.
Da Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Da Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Da Silva lands a body shot.
Creel is breathing heavily.#T2#
Da Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Da Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Creel backwards.
Da Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Creel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Da Silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Da Silva'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.
Stalling in the clinch from Da Silva.
A right handed body shot lands from Da Silva.
Da Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Da Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Da Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Creel is rocked!#T3#
Da Silva stalls.
Creel jumps guard but Da Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Da Silva pushes Creel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Da Silva lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Creel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Da Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Da Silva creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Creel's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Creel drops to his knees and Da Silva pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luiz Da Silva!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2016

#R1#
Mcgee misses with a two punch combination.
Creel fails with the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Mcgee's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mcgee feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Creel crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ian Mcgee!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2016

#R1#
Gold misses with an uppercut. Al Thor saw that one coming.#CL#
Al Thor closes the distance and pushes Gold back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gold.
Gold told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Al Thor lands a nice elbow.
Gold misses with the head strike.
Al Thor lands a body shot.
Al Thor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gold looks winded!
Al Thor digs a right hand into Gold's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gold's gas tank.
Al Thor lands an elbow that stopped Gold in his tracks for a moment.
Al Thor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
That has opened up Frankie Gold's cut even more.
Al Thor misses with a punch to the body.
Al Thor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
The cut above Frankie Gold's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Al Thor is working Gold over against the cage.
Al Thor lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
Frankie Gold's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rand Al Thor!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Lucchesi clinches with his opponent.
Creel looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Lucchesi has Creel pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lucchesi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Creel tumbling to the mat - Lucchesi dives into Creel's guard.
Creel is looking to stand up but Lucchesi isn't so interested in that idea.
Lucchesi lands a couple of digs.
Lucchesi content to stall in guard here.
Lucchesi throws a big right hand that misses.
Creel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucchesi stands and throws Creel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lucchesi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Lucchesi.
Lucchesi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Creel keeps working.
Lucchesi controls the position.
Lucchesi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lucchesi is chipping away with strikes. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Creel tries to improve position but can't.
Creel is letting Lucchesi control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
More stalling from Lucchesi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lucchesi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Creel eats them both and turns towards Lucchesi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3##TD2#
Lucchesi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Creel wants to sweep here but Lucchesi controlling him for the moment.
Lucchesi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU2#
Lucchesi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Creel, up you get!
Lucchesi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from Creel. No joy for Lucchesi on that attempt.
Lucchesi is looking to land body kicks.
Creel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lucchesi or perhaps it was just good defense by Creel, which made it look bad.
Andrea Lucchesi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Lucchesi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Caspar Creel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrea Lucchesi.
Creel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lucchesi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been informed that Lucchesi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Lucchesi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lucchesi is looking to take a break and control but Creel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lucchesi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Creel regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrea Lucchesi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lucchesi misses with a takedown attempt
and Creel counters with a one-two to the body.
Lucchesi shoots in for a takedown but Creel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Lucchesi has managed to clinch.
Lucchesi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Creel's efforts to push away.
Lucchesi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Our sources have told us that Creel has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Caspar Creel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrea Lucchesi.
Creel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lucchesi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Creel is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lucchesi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Creel to the mat. Creel regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Creel pushes Lucchesi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucchesi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Creel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Creel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lucchesi, pushing him back against the cage.
Lucchesi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Creel pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Lucchesi wants a takedown but no success here.
Lucchesi jumps guard but Creel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Creel can't break the clinch.
Lucchesi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Creel pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Lucchesi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Caspar Creel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Creel with that takedown attempt.
Lucchesi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Creel slaps away a takedown attempt from Lucchesi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Creel checks the leg kick.
Creel feinted with a counter takedown.
Lucchesi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Creel if he has to take too many more of those. #T2#
Lucchesi wants to clinch.
Lucchesi misses with a head kick.
Lucchesi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Creel moves into the clinch.
Lucchesi tries for a takedown but Creel manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Creel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lucchesi misses with a double jab. #TD2#
Lucchesi shoots in and gets a takedown into Creel's guard.
Andrea Lucchesi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Creel keeping moving, preventing Lucchesi from controlling successfully.
Lucchesi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Lucchesi content to stall in guard here.
Lucchesi trying to control but Creel is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Lucchesi gets to his feet - Creel follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Lucchesi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T4#
Creel works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Creel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Lucchesi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Creel circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Creel instigates a clinch.
Creel is trying to drag Lucchesi to the mat but Lucchesi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Lucchesi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Caspar Creel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Creel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Creel staying out of range there.#CL2#
Lucchesi clinches up with Creel and pushes him back against the cage.
Lucchesi lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Lucchesi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lucchesi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lucchesi wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Lucchesi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lucchesi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucchesi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Creel is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Creel is trying to maintain the position but Lucchesi is very close to passing his half guard.
Lucchesi trying to control the pace.
Lucchesi with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Lucchesi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Creel! #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Creel can't escape the position.
Creel trying desperately to get to his feet.
Lucchesi controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Lucchesi tries to control but Creel wriggling away.
Lucchesi avoids the attempt from Creel to control.
Lucchesi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lucchesi controlling from the full mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Creel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lucchesi looking to control but Creel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lucchesi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lucchesi wants to control the pace but Creel is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucchesi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrea Lucchesi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lucchesi 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrea Lucchesi!

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