Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 37
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Lafleur misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manuwa tries to counter with a takedown but Lafleur is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Lafleur closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Manuwa quickly recovers to half guard.
Manuwa wants to control but Lafleur is keeping busy.
Lafleur not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Manuwa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Manuwa trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Lafleur there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafleur is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lafleur thows a huge punch but Manuwa dodges it nicely.
Manuwa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lafleur scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Lafleur scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Manuwa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lafleur winds up and cracks Manuwa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Manuwa landing a few short strikes. #SUB#
Manuwa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Manuwa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Manuwa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Manuwa.
Lafleur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lafleur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lafleur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lafleur with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Lafleur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lafleur keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Manuwa's head.
Lafleur postures up and lands a big shot to Manuwa's brow.
Manuwa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Manuwa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lafleur lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Manuwa is looking to cinch up a triangle. Lafleur throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Manuwa's body to avoid the submission. Manuwa has instead reached around Lafleur's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Manuwa arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sean Manuwa!
Sean Manuwa managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sydney Fight Gear, into his post fight interview.

Event: Bushido 23: Champion Path
Date: Oct 13, 2016

#R1##CL#
Vince clinches up against the ropes.
Vince scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vince.
Vince gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Joesma.
Vince lands a shot to the body.
Vince is pressed up against the ropes. Joesma has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vince down to the mat. Vince avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Vince moves into range and clinches up with Joesma.
Joesma looking for a takedown.
Arnold Vince has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Halfrid Joesma.
Joesma looks winded!
Vince digs a right hand into Joesma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Joesma's gas tank.
Joesma takes a shot to the head.
Vince lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joesma backwards. #KD#
Vince drops Joesma onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Joesma is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Joesma is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vince scores with a hook to the body.
Joesma is still on wobbly legs! Can Vince finish him?
The referee is keeping an eye on Vince - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vince loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Joesma senseless! What a punch!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arnold Vince!

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 35
Date: Sep 25, 2016

#R1#
Lafleur shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Weber as he jumps to the side.
Lafleur tries to score a power double leg takedown but Weber sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lafleur somewhat.
Lafleur has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Weber is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lafleur shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Weber as he avoids it easily.
Leon Weber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radeon Lafleur.
A combination from Weber does no damage. #TD#
Lafleur gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Lafleur looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Weber is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Weber drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Weber as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Lafleur screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Weber! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Leon Weber!
Leon Weber got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: Organized Chaos 2
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Jab by Jarrett.#CUT2#
It looks like Sergio Gogure has been cut.
Jarrett throws a lazy right hand but Gogure sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jarrett scores with a nice head shot.
Jarrett looks to throw the jab but Gogure is out of range. #CL2#
Jarrett clinches with his opponent.
Gogure is trying to break free.
Gogure tries to stall but Jarrett uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC2#
Jarrett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gogure tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jarrett throws a jab but it's blocked by Gogure.
Jarrett throws a lazy right hand but Gogure sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarrett misses the jab.
Jarrett connects with a jab.
Jarred Jarrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Jarrett.
Jarrett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gogure swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
A slow jab from Jarrett misses its intended target.
Jarrett cracks Gogure with a good jab.
Gogure bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jarrett stuffs the takedown.
Gogure tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jarrett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jarrett stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Gogure. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jarrett works the jab nicely.
Jarrett misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Jarrett.
Gogure shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jarrett sprawls well. Jarrett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gogure gets slowly back to his feet.
BOOM! Jarrett lands a beautiful left hook that drops Gogure. Gogure tries to recover but Jarrett is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Gogure lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarred Jarrett!
Jarred Jarrett opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 33
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Lafleur tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flanagan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lafleur somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Flanagan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Flanagan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Flanagan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lafleur with a body shot.
Lafleur fails with a takedown attempt.
Lafleur shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flanagan pinned against the cage. Flanagan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Flanagan throws out a counter right but Lafleur avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radeon Lafleur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Lafleur.
Lafleur looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Flanagan enables Lafleur to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Flanagan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Flanagan has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lafleur is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Flanagan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lafleur.
Flanagan throws a counter combo.
Flanagan slips a jab and a cross from Lafleur.
Flanagan is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Lafleur shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Flanagan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lafleur is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lafleur misses with the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Flanagan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lafleur in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lafleur creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Flanagan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lafleur sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Flanagan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lafleur misses with the ground and pound.
Lafleur postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T2#
Lafleur misses with the ground and pound.
Flanagan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lafleur.
Lafleur throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lafleur in side control lands a decent elbow.
Flanagan parries the strikes from Lafleur easily there. Lafleur is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Flanagan to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flanagan is trying to control Lafleur's posture but Lafleur avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lafleur throws a strike aimed at the side of Flanagan's head but Flanagan avoids it well.
Lafleur in side control, throwing shots but Flanagan defends.
Lafleur tries to move to mount but Flanagan blocks the move with his legs.
Lafleur throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lafleur creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Flanagan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Flanagan wants to control but Lafleur postures up.
Lafleur working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
What's Flanagan going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Flanagan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lafleur throws an elbow but Flanagan slips to the side and avoids it well.
Flanagan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lafleur misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Flanagan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lafleur.
Flanagan is looking to regain half guard here but Lafleur keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Flanagan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Flanagan dodges the ground and pound from Lafleur.
Lafleur postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lafleur fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lafleur in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lafleur has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Flanagan is trying to get back to half guard.
Lafleur postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lafleur throws an elbow but Flanagan slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Radeon Lafleur dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Lafleur will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lafleur shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Flanagan defends it nicely.
Lafleur shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Flanagan defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radeon Lafleur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lafleur swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Lafleur misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafleur takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lafleur fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Flanagan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flanagan! But no joy.#T1#
Flanagan lands the left hand.#TD2#
Flanagan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lafleur's guard.#ROC2#
Lafleur is rocked!
Flanagan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oh Lafleur is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flanagan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Flanagan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Lafleur escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flanagan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Flanagan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lafleur keeping moving, preventing Flanagan from controlling successfully.
Lafleur seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Lafleur has his foot on Flanagan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flanagan works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Flanagan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Flanagan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lafleur's head.
Flanagan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Flanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lafleur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flanagan works over Lafleur with some ground and pound from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lafleur is on top in guard. #REVR#
Flanagan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lafleur is one step ahead there.
Lafleur in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lafleur postures up and lands a big shot to Flanagan's brow. #T3#
Lafleur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flanagan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lafleur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lafleur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lafleur with a nice head shot there.
Lafleur loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Flanagan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lafleur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lafleur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lafleur is looking to work some ground and pound but Flanagan has wrist control.
Flanagan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lafleur. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Flanagan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lafleur in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Flanagan stuffs the takedown attempt from Lafleur. Lafleur gets slowly back to his feet.
We've been informed that Flanagan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Flanagan has closed the distance and engaged Lafleur in a clinch.
A short right from Flanagan. #BC2#
Flanagan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lafleur throws a right hand that Flanagan ducks under and follows up with a left that Flanagan also avoids with ease.
Flanagan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Flanagan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Flanagan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flanagan scores with a jab.
Flanagan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Flanagan wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Flanagan 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#
Flanagan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lafleur shoots in for a takedown but Flanagan shows good takedown defense.
A little jabbing left from Flanagan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lafleur falls off balance throwing a combination
and Flanagan counters with a left and a right that stings Lafleur. #KD2#
Flanagan sends Lafleur crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Flanagan is motioning to the referee to let Lafleur up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lafleur goes for a double leg but Flanagan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Flanagan continues to drive forward.
Flanagan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lafleur keeps the fight on the outside.
Lafleur fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radeon Lafleur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flanagan lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Lafleur falls backwards - clearly groggy! Flanagan dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walter Flanagan!
Walter Flanagan was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Bushido 18: Parker vs. Karasev
Date: Sep 08, 2016

#R1#
Ruttenum defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Joesma.
As Joesma looks to move away, Ruttenum throws a big counter combo but Joesma just gets out of the way.
Joesma shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ruttenum sprawls well. Ruttenum wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Joesma gets slowly back to his feet.
Ruttenum swings for the body but Joesma moves out of range.
Joesma fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cain Ruttenum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Halfrid Joesma.
Nice shot by Ruttenum.
Ruttenum plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Joesma to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Joesma just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cain Ruttenum!
As Cain Ruttenum got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Glad to be winning again, camp was tough but got through it. Time to get back on the road to the belt. The Ruttenums are back?'.

Event: B14: Amanatidis vs. Magafuli
Date: Aug 11, 2016

#R1#
Parker throws a right and a left that Joesma avoids nicely.
Parker stuffs the takedown attempt from Joesma. Joesma gets slowly back to his feet.
Joesma tries for a takedown but Parker circles away easily
and Parker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joesma tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Parker defends well and Joesma ends up having to push Parker into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Parker misses its target.
Joseph Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Halfrid Joesma.
Joesma shoots for a double leg takedown but Parker sprawls well. He's pushed Joesma's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joesma shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Parker as he avoids it easily.
Joesma has his takedown stuffed
and Parker counters with a one-two to the body.
Halfrid Joesma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joesma looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joesma with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joesma shoots for a takedown but Parker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Joesma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Parker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Joesma eats them both and turns towards Parker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Parker lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Joesma is looking to close the distance but Parker sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Joesma crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Joesma is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Joseph Parker!
Joseph Parker retains his heavyweight title!
Joseph Parker decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1##TD#
Lafleur decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Heat is trying to stand up here but Lafleur is controlling him well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lafleur connects with a nice short shot to Heat's temple.
Heat trying to control but Lafleur postures up.
Heat pushes Lafleur off looking to stand but Lafleur dives back in and keeps control.
Heat avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lafleur.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lafleur connects with a nice short shot to Heat's temple.
Lafleur landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lafleur thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Heat's head.
Lafleur knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Heat on the ground.
Lafleur drops an elbow to the side of Heat's head. #ROC#
Heat is rocked!
Lafleur lands a big elbow - Heat is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Lafleur!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Radeon Lafleur!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Israelov Jr lands with a hook. Sozzas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sozzas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Israelov Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sozzas misses with a takedown attempt - Israelov Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Israelov Jr with a hook.
Sozzas fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacare Sozzas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sozzas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Israelov Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Israelov Jr lands a head shot.#TD#
Sozzas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Israelov Jr's guard.
Sozzas stopping the sweep attempt from Israelov Jr.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sozzas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Israelov Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sozzas is in close to Israelov Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sozzas is looking to work some ground and pound but Israelov Jr has wrist control.
Israelov Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Sozzas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Sozzas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Israelov Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sozzas.
Sozzas working the head and body with strikes.
Sozzas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sozzas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Israelov Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sozzas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sozzas slips a nice elbow through Israelov Jr's hands, connecting with Israelov Jr's forehead.
Sozzas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sozzas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Israelov Jr wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Sozzas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Israelov Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sozzas.
Sozzas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sozzas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Israelov Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sozzas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Israelov Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sozzas.
Sozzas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sozzas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Israelov Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sozzas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sozzas lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Israelov Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sozzas.
Sozzas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sozzas 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.
Sozzas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Israelov Jr defending well though.
Israelov Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sozzas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Israelov Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sozzas.
Israelov Jr is in trouble now - Sozzas has advanced to mount!
Sozzas with good strikes from the mount here!
Sozzas is breathing heavily.
Sozzas 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.
Sozzas lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Israelov Jr hang on?#T4#
A nice elbow there by Sozzas.
Sozzas thowing shots but they're missing.
Sozzas putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sozzas throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Israelov Jr avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sozzas.
Israelov Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sozzas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Israelov Jr working to try and regain half guard.
Sozzas lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Poor strikes thrown by Sozzas there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacare Sozzas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sozzas looks to clinch
letting Israelov Jr counter with a right hand.
Sozzas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Israelov Jr can do to turn this around?
Sozzas tries to clinch there but Israelov Jr circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Israelov Jr as Sozzas shoots in.
Israelov Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sozzas with a body shot.
Israelov Jr catches Sozzas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice sprawl there from Israelov Jr as Sozzas shoots in.
Israelov Jr misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Israelov Jr.#CUT2#
It looks like Jacare Sozzas has been cut.
Jab, jab by Israelov Jr - just one landing.
Israelov Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Israelov Jr connects with the punch.#TD#
Sozzas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sozzas lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sozzas stops Israelov Jr from standing up. #T1#
Sozzas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sozzas throwing strikes from guard but Israelov Jr blocks nicely.
Israelov Jr is trying to keep Sozzas in close.
Sozzas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Israelov Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sozzas is looking to work some ground and pound but Israelov Jr has wrist control.
Sozzas chips away with some ground and pound.
Sozzas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sozzas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Israelov Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sozzas postures up in Israelov Jr's guard and throws a big left but Israelov Jr blocks it. #T2#
Sozzas landing with the ground and pound.
Sozzas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sozzas lands a couple of digs.
Sozzas works over Israelov Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
Sozzas works over Israelov Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
Sozzas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Israelov Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sozzas is looking to work some ground and pound but Israelov Jr has wrist control.
Israelov Jr is trying to keep Sozzas in close. #T3#
Sozzas landing some decent shots from guard.
Sozzas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Israelov Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sozzas postures up in Israelov Jr's guard and throws a big left but Israelov Jr blocks it.
Sozzas landing with the ground and pound.
Sozzas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sozzas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sozzas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sozzas walks into a straight right hand from Israelov Jr.#T4##TD#
Sozzas 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.
Sozzas postures up in Israelov Jr's guard and throws a big left but Israelov Jr blocks it.
Sozzas cracks Israelov Jr with a solid left hand.
Sozzas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sozzas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Israelov Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sozzas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Israelov Jr's head.
Sozzas throws a big right hand that misses.
Israelov Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sozzas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacare Sozzas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jacare Sozzas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Israelov Jr with a nice cross.
Israelov Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sozzas shoots in but Israelov Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Israelov Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sozzas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Israelov Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sozzas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Israelov Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacare Sozzas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Israelov Jr scores with a hook to the body. Sozzas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sozzas shoots for a double leg takedown but Israelov Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Sozzas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Israelov Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sozzas's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Israelov Jr as he connects with a hook.
Israelov Jr tests Sozzas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab by Israelov Jr.#T1#
Sozzas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Israelov Jr cracks Sozzas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Israelov Jr with a jab.
Israelov Jr connects with a body shot.
Good shot there by Israelov Jr.
Israelov Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sozzas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Israelov Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sozzas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sozzas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Israelov Jr cracks Sozzas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Israelov Jr lands with a hook. Sozzas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Israelov Jr scores with a nice strike.
Israelov Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Ephraim Israelov Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Israelov Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Israelov Jr.
A jab from Israelov Jr does it's job there.
Sozzas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Israelov Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice straight punches there by Israelov Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Israelov Jr.
Sozzas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Israelov Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Sozzas's head.
Sozzas shoots in but Israelov Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ephraim Israelov Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sozzas takes one to the side of the head.
Israelov Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Jacare Sozzas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy left from Israelov Jr finds it's target.#T3#
Israelov Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Israelov Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Israelov Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Sozzas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sozzas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Sozzas tries to keep at a distance but Israelov Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Israelov Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sozzas backwards.
Israelov Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sozzas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Israelov Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sozzas backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Israelov Jr.
Sozzas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Israelov Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Israelov Jr.
A short uppercut from Israelov Jr. #T4#
Israelov Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Israelov Jr pushes Sozzas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Israelov Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Israelov Jr scores with a shot to the side of Sozzas's head.
Sozzas is trying to pull guard but Israelov Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Israelov Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Israelov Jr.
Israelov Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Israelov Jr lands with a right to the head.
Israelov Jr lands with a right to the head.
Israelov Jr is working Sozzas over against the cage.
Israelov Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sozzass head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Israelov Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Israelov Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Israelov Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jacare Sozzas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Israelov Jr is working Sozzas over against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ephraim Israelov Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sozzas 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2016

#R1#
Luman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #TD#
Sozzas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sozzas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sozzas lands a couple of digs.
Sozzas landing some decent shots from guard.
Sozzas lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sozzas lands a couple of elbows.
Sozzas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sozzas won't allow Luman to sweep him here.
Sozzas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sozzas is in close to Luman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sozzas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Luman trying to control the position.
Sozzas scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sozzas with a nice head shot there.
Sozzas passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sozzas working away.
Sozzas scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Luman to see if he's OK.
Luman is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sozzas working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Luman looks winded!
Sozzas is chipping away with strikes. #ROC#
Luman is rocked!
Sozzas lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Luman down.
Luman is still in real trouble! Can Sozzas finish him?
Sozzas working the ground and pound.
Sozzas landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sozzas cracks Luman with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Sozzas immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Luman is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Sozzas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacare Sozzas!

Event: Bushido 10: Ruttenum vs Joesma
Date: Jul 14, 2016

#R1#
Ruttenum stalks Joesma and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Joesma's face. Joesma staggers backwards, shaken.
Ruttenum misses with a few strikes there.
Joesma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joesma with a poor takedown
enabling Ruttenum to counter with a crisp jab.
Ruttenum defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Joesma.
Ruttenum misses with a few strikes there.
Ruttenum jabs Joesma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ruttenum looks to land a combination but Joesma avoids it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Joesma.
Cain Ruttenum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Halfrid Joesma.
Joesma looks winded!#KD#
Joesma ducks straight into an uppercut from Ruttenum and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Joesma manages to regain guard straight away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Joesma working for a triangle but Ruttenum defends it easily.
Ruttenum has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Joesma is proving hard to escape from. #T1##SUB2#
Joesma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ruttenum wants to stand but Joesma has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ruttenum trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Joesma can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ruttenum trying to control but Joesma is working from the bottom.
Ruttenum has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ruttenum has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Joesma is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Joesma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ruttenum gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ruttenum has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Joesma is proving hard to escape from.
Ruttenum wants to control from the top but Joesma keeps moving. #SUB2#
Joesma is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ruttenum rolls with it to try and escape but Joesma cranks on the arm and Ruttenum is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Halfrid Joesma!
Cain Ruttenum spoke after the fight, saying 'Can't win them all, I'll be back better and stronger. The HITMAN will be back!'.

Event: BBP 3
Date: Jul 08, 2016

#R1#
Martins fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Destroyer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ground and pound from Destroyer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Destroyer scores with a couple of short elbows.
Destroyer working the ground and pound from side control.
Destroyer throws a strike aimed at the side of Martins's head but Martins avoids it well.
Destroyer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Martins is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Destroyer is controlling him well.
Martins manages to get back to half guard.
Martins controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Destroyer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Martins is trying to stand back up but Destroyer is controlling him
Destroyer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Destroyer is nestled in close to Martins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1##SUB#
Destroyer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Martins actively working from the bottom here.
Destroyer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Destroyer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Martins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Martins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Destroyer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Destroyer's back!
Destroyer trying to control but not successfully.
Destroyer staying busy and making it hard for Martins to control.
Destroyer trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Martins controlling well, preventing Destroyer from escaping the position. #T2##SUB2#
Martins is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Destroyer with him. Destroyer is trying to defend but Martins has an arm under the chin now! Destroyer grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Horacio Martins!

Event: Infliction 1 The Beginning
Date: Jul 06, 2016

#R1#
Lafleur shoots in for a double leg but Fire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Lafleur shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fire manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lafleur postures up and lands a big shot to Fire's brow.
Lafleur prevents Fire from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lafleur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lafleur scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lafleur postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lafleur lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lafleur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lafleur won't allow Fire to get back to his feet.
Lafleur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lafleur loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lafleur with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lafleur keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fire's head.
Lafleur content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Fire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lafleur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lafleur with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fire really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lafleur. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lafleur postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fire has momentary wrist control but Lafleur slips an elbow through the middle.
Lafleur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lafleur tries to free his leg and advance position but Fire is retaining full guard.
Lafleur working some strikes from top position.
Lafleur connects with a couple of short punches.
Lafleur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lafleur is standing up over Fire. Fire looks to escape but Lafleur dives into side control.
Lafleur grinds an elbow into Fire's temple.
Lafleur is working Fire over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lafleur cracks Fire with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC#
Fire is rocked!#T2#
Lafleur sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fire is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lafleur scoring with punches and elbows.
Lafleur definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lafleur working the ground and pound.
Lafleur working the body and head with strikes.
Fire is still in real trouble! Can Lafleur finish him?
Lafleur in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Fire looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Lafleur turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Radeon Lafleur!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2016

#R1#
Soooza works the jab nicely.
Soooza misses with a left hand
and Slaaptgraag makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Slaaptgraag wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Slaaptgraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soooza moves away.
Slaaptgraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soooza manages to avoid it.
Soooza swinging wildly here.
Soooza misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Slaaptgraag holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Slaaptgraag digs a right hand underneath Soooza's ribcage. Soooza let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soooza swings wildly with an uppercut but Slaaptgraag uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Slaaptgraag's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slaaptgraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Soooza is just out of range.
Soooza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Soooza misses with a combination
and Slaaptgraag counters with a left to the body.
Soooza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Slaaptgraag counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left and a right from Soooza both land. Nice combination.
Soooza is breathing heavily.
Slaaptgraag digs a good hook to Soooza's body.
Slaaptgraag is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Soooza.#T1#
Slaaptgraag swinging wildly here.
Slaaptgraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slaaptgraag misses with a double jab.
Soooza looks to land a left hand but Slaaptgraag moved out of range nicely.
Soooza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Soooza misses.
Slaaptgraag fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Soooza on the side of the head.
Slaaptgraag lands a glancing blow to the side of Soooza's head.#CL2#
Slaaptgraag fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Soooza, pushing him back against the cage.
Slaaptgraag stalling in the clinch.
Slaaptgraag stalling against the cage.
Slaaptgraag taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Slaaptgraag's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Slaaptgraag stalling in the clinch.
Slaaptgraag holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sammy Slaaptgraag.
Soooza takes one on the button.
Soooza looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Slaaptgraag is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Soooza rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Soooza tests Slaaptgraag's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slaaptgraag dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slaaptgraag throws a right and a left that Soooza avoids nicely.
Soooza throws a nice looking combination but Slaaptgraag bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slaaptgraag scores with a sloppy right hand. Soooza should have avoided that one.
Jacare Soooza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Slaaptgraag moves into range and clinches up with Soooza.
Soooza tries to stall but Slaaptgraag uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Slaaptgraag stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Slaaptgraag digs a right hand underneath Soooza's ribcage. Soooza let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slaaptgraag creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Slaaptgraag is struggling to control the position.
Soooza being controlled against the cage.
Soooza fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3##BC2#
Slaaptgraag manages to break the clinch.
Slaaptgraag throws a nice looking combination but Soooza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soooza works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Slaaptgraag lands a lovely overhand right.
Slaaptgraag lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Slaaptgraag.
Soooza takes one to the chin there.
Slaaptgraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Slaaptgraag scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Slaaptgraag closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Slaaptgraag escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slaaptgraag throws a body punch but Soooza moves out of range.
Slaaptgraag scores with a hook to the body. Soooza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Slaaptgraag shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Soooza eats them both and turns towards Slaaptgraag to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Slaaptgraag goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Slaaptgraag misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slaaptgraag cracks Soooza with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Slaaptgraag uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Slaaptgraag as he connects with a hook.
Soooza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Soooza throws a jab but it's blocked by Slaaptgraag.
Slaaptgraag stalks Soooza and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Soooza's face. Soooza staggers backwards, shaken.
Slaaptgraag lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soooza circles away quickly and effectively.
Slaaptgraag thuds his right hand into Soooza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Danga de danga de dang - Slaaptgraag scores with a four punch combination!
Slaaptgraag punishes Soooza's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Slaaptgraag clinches up against the cage.
Slaaptgraag dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Slaaptgraag scores with a nice hook to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A body shot lands from Slaaptgraag.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Slaaptgraag.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Slaaptgraag 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#
Soooza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slaaptgraag counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Slaaptgraag avoids the body shot from Soooza.
Soooza throws a series of strikes that have Slaaptgraag backpedaling.
Soooza misses with a combination
and Slaaptgraag counters with a nice body shot.
Slaaptgraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soooza.
Soooza lands a glancing blow to the side of Slaaptgraag's head.
Slaaptgraag lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Slaaptgraag cracks Soooza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Soooza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Slaaptgraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slaaptgraag lands the left hand.
Soooza looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Slaaptgraag scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slaaptgraag fails to land with a series of punches.
Soooza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slaaptgraag is looking for the big counter here.
Soooza misses with a jab to the body
and Slaaptgraag counters with a left and a right that stings Soooza. #T1#
Soooza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slaaptgraag lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Soooza at a distance.
Jacare Soooza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slaaptgraag scores with a jab. Soooza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Slaaptgraag throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Soooza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sammy Slaaptgraag seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slaaptgraag throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Slaaptgraag.
Slaaptgraag lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Slaaptgraag forces Soooza back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Slaaptgraag's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slaaptgraag fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Soooza on the side of the head.
Slaaptgraag scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soooza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slaaptgraag counters with a left to the body.
Slaaptgraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Soooza throws a big counter combination but Slaaptgraag scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Slaaptgraag misses with a few strikes there.
Slaaptgraag is working the combinations to good effect here.
Soooza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slaaptgraag.
A left and a right from Slaaptgraag both land. Nice combination. #T2#
Slaaptgraag lands with a good body shot.
Soooza misses with a wild body shot.
Slaaptgraag doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Slaaptgraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Soooza is just out of range.
Slaaptgraag misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Soooza.
Slaaptgraag goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Soooza misses with a few strikes there.
Soooza looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Slaaptgraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soooza moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Slaaptgraag connects with a looping right hand.
Slaaptgraag scores with a punch to the head.
Slaaptgraag jabs Soooza right on the nose. Soooza blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Soooza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Slaaptgraag clinches.
Slaaptgraag working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Slaaptgraag escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soooza lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Slaaptgraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Slaaptgraag.
Slaaptgraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soooza.
Slaaptgraag lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Slaaptgraag.
Soooza walks into a straight right hand from Slaaptgraag.
Soooza misses with a combination
and Slaaptgraag counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slaaptgraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Soooza is just out of range.
Soooza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slaaptgraag.
Soooza throwing a counter right hand but Slaaptgraag manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Slaaptgraag takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Slaaptgraag's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
A right-left combo lands from Slaaptgraag.
Slaaptgraag steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soooza.
Slaaptgraag pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Soooza back to the cage. Slaaptgraag follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Slaaptgraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Soooza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slaaptgraag lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Slaaptgraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soooza manages to avoid it.
Slaaptgraag swinging wildly here.
Soooza throws a big counter combination but Slaaptgraag scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soooza cracks Slaaptgraag with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Soooza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Slaaptgraag showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Soooza throws a big shot that misses.
Slaaptgraag misses with a wild combination.
Soooza connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slaaptgraag's hands.
Slaaptgraag throws a right and a left that both miss.
Soooza misses with a double jab
and Slaaptgraag counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Slaaptgraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Soooza works the jab nicely.
Nice shot lands for Slaaptgraag.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaaptgraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soooza swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soooza lands a glancing blow to the side of Slaaptgraag's head.#T1#
Soooza throws a poor cross that misses
and Slaaptgraag counters with a series of strikes. Soooza will be more careful next time no doubt.
Soooza lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Slaaptgraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soooza manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Slaaptgraag clinches up with Soooza and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Slaaptgraag's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Soooza misses with a body punch
and Slaaptgraag counters with a three punch combo that has Soooza backing up. Soooza nods at Slaaptgraag to acknowledge the strikes.
Soooza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slaaptgraag.
Slaaptgraag misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slaaptgraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soooza misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Slaaptgraag clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Slaaptgraag breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slaaptgraag lands a lovely overhand right.
A right-left combo lands from Slaaptgraag.
Slaaptgraag has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soooza misses with a hook
and Slaaptgraag makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Slaaptgraag closes the distance and clinches. #T2##BC2#
Slaaptgraag manages to break the clinch.
Soooza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slaaptgraag.
Slaaptgraag looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slaaptgraag misses with a two punch combination.
Slaaptgraag lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Slaaptgraag.#CL2#
Slaaptgraag rushes Soooza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Slaaptgraag dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Soooza misses with some punches.
Slaaptgraag stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Soooza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slaaptgraag blocking some punches.
Slaaptgraag'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.
Soooza misses with some punches. #T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Slaaptgraag.
Sammy Slaaptgraag seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Slaaptgraag leaning against his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slaaptgraag.
Slaaptgraag stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sammy Slaaptgraag.
A right-left combo lands from Slaaptgraag.
Soooza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Soooza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slaaptgraag swings for the body but Soooza moves out of range. #CL2#
Soooza gets tackled into the cage by Slaaptgraag. Slaaptgraag maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Slaaptgraag breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slaaptgraag takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Slaaptgraag takes the fight into the clinch.
Slaaptgraag stalling against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slaaptgraag lands a body punch. #T4##BC2#
Slaaptgraag breaks from the clinch.
Slaaptgraag scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Slaaptgraag misses with a body shot.
Soooza fails to land with a series of punches.
Slaaptgraag swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Slaaptgraag scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Slaaptgraag throws a combination. Soooza tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Danga de danga de dang - Slaaptgraag scores with a four punch combination!
No joy there for Slaaptgraag, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soooza takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sammy Slaaptgraag is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Slaaptgraag scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Slaaptgraag moves into range and clinches up with Soooza.
Soooza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jacare Soooza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soooza letting Slaaptgraag take a breather here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Slaaptgraag!

Event: QFC Tournament 645 Round 3
Date: Jun 27, 2016

#R1#
Longmire misses with a looping right.
Soooza throws a good cross that connects.
Soooza misses with a double jab
and Longmire counters with a straight right hand.
Soooza misses with a few strikes there. #KD#
Soooza lands a left and a right that send Longmire crashing to the mat, dazed. Soooza thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Longmire is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soooza dodges the punch combination from Longmire.
Longmire is still on wobbly legs! Can Soooza finish him?
Soooza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Longmire counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Longmire seems to have recovered his senses.
Longmire scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - Longmire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Soooza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Longmire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Longmire takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Soooza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Soooza throws a shot from downtown. Longmire moves away and avoids it.
Soooza throws a right and a left that Longmire avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Longmire! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soooza. Longmire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice cross by Soooza.
Soooza lands a lovely overhand right.
Longmire cracks Soooza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice uppercut there from Soooza.
Longmire ducks under a wild hook from Soooza.#T1#
Soooza slips a straight right by Longmire.
Longmire throws a right hand that Soooza ducks under and follows up with a left that Soooza also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Soooza misses.
Soooza is breathing heavily.
Longmire jabs Soooza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big right from Longmire misses.
Longmire swings for the body but Soooza moves out of range.
Soooza lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Soooza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Longmire.
Longmire swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Soooza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Longmire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Longmire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Soooza ducks under a wild hook from Longmire.
Longmire tries to move into range but Soooza moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Longmire misses.
Soooza is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soooza. Longmire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Longmire cracks Soooza with a good jab.
Soooza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Longmire.
Soooza throws a big counter combination but Longmire scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Soooza looks to throw the jab but Longmire is out of range.
Longmire misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Soooza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Longmire.
Longmire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soooza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Longmire's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Longmire duly obliges.
Longmire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soooza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Soooza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Longmire.
Longmire thuds a left hand into Soooza's body.
Longmire throws a right and a left that both miss.
Soooza is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Longmire moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Longmire throws a body punch but Soooza moves out of range.
Soooza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Soooza takes one to the chin there.
Longmire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A left lands for Longmire.
The fighters circling - Longmire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Longmire looks to throw the jab but Soooza is out of range.
Longmire throws a body punch but Soooza moves out of range.
Longmire throws a jab when Soooza was well out of range.
Soooza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
A slow jab from Longmire misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Longmire.
Longmire throws out a loose jab but Soooza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soooza throws a nice looking combination but Longmire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soooza slips a straight right by Longmire.
Longmire will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Longmire lands the left hand.
Longmire looks to land a combination but Soooza avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Soooza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Longmire misses with a jab, cross combination.
Longmire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Soooza displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Longmire just misses with a punch to the body.
Longmire misses with a few strikes there.
Soooza lands a jab-cross combination. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longmire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Soooza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Soooza misses with a looping right.
Soooza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Longmire.
Sloppy strikes from Soooza. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Soooza. Those never looked like landing.
Longmire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A nice combination there by Longmire.
Longmire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soooza circles away quickly and effectively.
Good standup being displayed there by Soooza as he connects with a hook.
Soooza staying out of range there.
Soooza scores with a sloppy right hand. Longmire should have avoided that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soooza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Longmire to score with a decent uppercut.
Soooza misses with a looping right.
Longmire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Longmire slips a straight right by Soooza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jake Longmire will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Soooza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Longmire.
Longmire throws a series of punches but Soooza avoids them all with ease.
Nice shot lands for Longmire.
Longmire misses with a wild combination.
Soooza cracks Longmire with a right hand to the side of the head.
Soooza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Longmire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Longmire throws the left hand but Soooza avoids the punch easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Soooza!
Longmire misses with a looping left.
Soooza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Longmire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Longmire avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Longmire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soooza takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Longmire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soooza.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Longmire throws a hook to the side of Soooza's head but Soooza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Soooza.
Soooza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice defenses there by Soooza.
Nice defenses there by Soooza.
Longmire throws a lazy right hand but Soooza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Longmire misses with a few strikes there.
Longmire takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Soooza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Soooza looks to land a right hand but Longmire moved out of range.
Longmire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Longmire swings for the body but Soooza moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Soooza might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Soooza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Longmire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soooza.
Longmire misses with a straight right.
Soooza misses with a double jab.
Soooza misses with a wild combination. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longmire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soooza throws a big counter combination but Longmire scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Soooza misses with the combination.
Longmire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Longmire misses with a hook.
Soooza is looking to counter punch.
Longmire throws a jab when Soooza was well out of range.
Soooza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Longmire.
Longmire jabs Soooza right on the nose. Soooza blinks but takes it well.
Longmire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Soooza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soooza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Longmire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jacare Soooza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soooza moves away from the strike by Longmire.
Soooza drops his hands momentarily and Longmire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Soooza throws an overhand right that lands on Longmire's shoulder, as Longmire tries to avoid the shot.
Soooza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Soooza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Longmire.
Soooza keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Longmire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Longmire throws a jab when Soooza was well out of range.
Soooza needs to keep his hands up - Longmire had a free shot at his head there.
A telegraphed right hand from Longmire misses the target.
Soooza dodges the punch combination from Longmire.
Soooza stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Longmire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Longmire throws an overhand right that lands on Soooza's shoulder, as Soooza tries to avoid the shot.
Soooza cracks Longmire with an open hand slap.
Longmire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Soooza in his tracks.
Longmire throws a jab but it's blocked by Soooza.
A nice combination there by Soooza.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soooza closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Longmire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Soooza has time to react.#T4#
Longmire throws a lazy right hand but Soooza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Soooza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Soooza blocks a jab.
Soooza looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Soooza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Longmire will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soooza slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Longmire throws a right and a left that both miss.
Longmire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Soooza!
Longmire misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soooza lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Soooza.
Soooza tries to bum rush Longmire with a series of wild strikes but Longmire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Longmire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Longmire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Longmire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Longmire misses with a double jab.
Soooza connects with the punch.
Soooza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Soooza.
Soooza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good exchange - Longmire coming out on top.
Soooza misses with a few strikes there.
Longmire throws a big shot that misses.
Longmire throws a big shot that misses.
Longmire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Longmire misses.
Soooza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Longmire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soooza slips a jab and a cross from Longmire.
Jacare Soooza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soooza misses with a double jab.
A jab from Soooza does it's job there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Soooza.
Longmire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Longmire looks to move away, Soooza throws a big counter combo but Longmire just gets out of the way.
Longmire throws a looping overhand right but Soooza ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Longmire walks into a jab.
Longmire throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Longmire slips a jab and a cross from Soooza.
Longmire throws a right and a left that Soooza avoids nicely.
Longmire looks to land a left hand but Soooza moved out of range nicely.
Longmire shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Longmire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Longmire dodges the punch combination from Soooza.
Soooza loads up on a big right hand but Longmire slips the punch.
Soooza defending well as Longmire loads up on a big left hand.
Soooza misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Longmire. Soooza does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Longmire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soooza throws out a loose jab but Longmire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Longmire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Soooza slips under a jab from Longmire.
It looked like Soooza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Soooza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Longmire.
Soooza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Soooza looks to land a combination but Longmire avoids it well.
Longmire lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A big left from Longmire misses.
Longmire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soooza.
Soooza throws a right and a left that Longmire avoids nicely.
Longmire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Soooza on the side of the head.
Soooza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Longmire throws out a counter right but Soooza avoids it with no problem.
Longmire swinging wildly here.
Soooza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Soooza is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Soooza dodges the punch combination from Longmire. #T3#
Longmire misses with a hook. Soooza ducked under it nicely.
Donk. Soooza catches Longmire right on the button with a cross.
Soooza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soooza throws a poor cross that misses
and Longmire counters with a straight right hand.
Longmire throws a right and a left that Soooza avoids nicely.
Longmire looks to score with a jab to the body but Soooza is just out of range.
Longmire throws a lazy right hand but Soooza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Longmire lands a two punch combo.
Jake Longmire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donk. Soooza catches Longmire right on the button with a cross.
Soooza moves away from the strike by Longmire.
Soooza tests Longmire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Longmire throws a lazy right hand but Soooza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Soooza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Longmire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Longmire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soooza scores with a jab to the head.
Soooza slips under a jab from Longmire.
Longmire missing with a left hand there. Soooza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Soooza lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Longmire at a distance.
Longmire misses with an uppercut. Soooza saw that one coming.
Soooza moves away from the strike by Longmire.
Soooza lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Longmire backs up against the cage.
Longmire looks to throw the jab but Soooza is out of range.
Longmire throws a jab when Soooza was well out of range.
Soooza tries to bum rush Longmire with a series of wild strikes but Longmire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Soooza is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Soooza lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Longmire throws an overhand right that lands on Soooza's shoulder, as Soooza tries to avoid the shot.
Longmire throws a good cross that connects.
Soooza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Longmire was well out of range. Poor timing from Soooza.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soooza misses with a body shot.
Longmire stalks Soooza and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Soooza's face. Soooza staggers backwards, shaken.
Longmire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soooza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jacare Soooza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soooza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Longmire.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jake Longmire.
Well Longmire has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Jake Longmire!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Jake Longmire!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Jake Longmire!

Jake Longmire wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 645 Round 2
Date: Jun 26, 2016

#R1#
Soooza plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Mendelev to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Mendelev just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jacare Soooza!

Event: QFC Tournament 645 Round 1
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Soooza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Soooza.
Soooza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soooza lands with a good body shot.
Jacare Soooza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soooza throws a shot to the body.
XsX with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Soooza to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Malcolm XsX has been cut.#TD#
XsX throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Soooza tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. XsX is in Soooza's guard.
XsX keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Soooza's head.
XsX will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Soooza looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but XsX is defending well. Soooza quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! XsX has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Soooza celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jacare Soooza!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2016

#R1#
Lafleur takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Forte lands a slapping body shot.
Lafleur fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Forte avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Lafleur closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Forte's guard.
Lafleur is working Forte over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lafleur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lafleur throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafleur throws a big elbow that misses.
Lafleur has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lafleur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lafleur with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lafleur keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Forte's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lafleur is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Lafleur is looking to work some ground and pound but Forte has wrist control.
Lafleur lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lafleur slips nicely into half guard.
Lafleur thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Forte can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lafleur throwing shots but Forte is blocking nicely.
Lafleur thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lafleur throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lafleur throwing shots but Forte is blocking nicely.
Forte has hold of Lafleur's hands but Lafleur slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lafleur scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lafleur is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Lafleur thows a huge punch but Forte dodges it nicely.
Lafleur lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lafleur 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.
Lafleur lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lafleur missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lafleur working Forte over with strikes.
Forte has hold of Lafleur's hands but Lafleur slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lafleur working over Forte with some ground and pound. Forte looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Lafleur thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Forte's head.
Forte keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lafleur scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Forte keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lafleur sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Forte defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lafleur lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Forte looks winded!
Lafleur not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lafleur connects with a nice short shot to Forte's temple.
Lafleur throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Forte is trying to control but Lafleur passes into side control! #T4#
Lafleur is working Forte over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lafleur in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ground and pound from Lafleur seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Forte managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lafleur.
Lafleur connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Forte some visible discomfort.
Forte takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lafleur sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Forte is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lafleur sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Forte is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lafleur creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Forte sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lafleur scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Radeon Lafleur dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Lafleur decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lafleur throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lafleur 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.
Lafleur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Forte can do to turn this around?
Forte blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lafleur.
Lafleur is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lafleur is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Forte is positioning himself well to prevent Lafleur advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafleur winds up and cracks Forte with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Forte wants to get back to full guard.
Forte really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lafleur. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lafleur seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Lafleur thows a huge punch but Forte dodges it nicely.
Forte keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Forte is breathing heavily.
Lafleur throwing shots but Forte is blocking nicely.
Lafleur thows a huge punch but Forte dodges it nicely.
Forte has hold of Lafleur's hands but Lafleur slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Forte blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lafleur.
Lafleur scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lafleur is nestled in close to Forte, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lafleur moves nicely into side control.
Lafleur creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lafleur working the head with strikes. #T2#
Lafleur tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lafleur misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lafleur lands a nice forearm strike.
Lafleur landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Forte takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lafleur throws a strike aimed at the side of Forte's head but Forte avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Check out the look on Lafleur's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lafleur misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Forte takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lafleur scores with punches from side control.
Lafleur scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC#
Forte is rocked!#T3#
Forte takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Forte is still in real trouble! Can Lafleur finish him?
Forte taking a bit of punishment here - Lafleur scoring with strikes.
Forte takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lafleur lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lafleur in side control lands a decent elbow.
Forte taking a bit of punishment here - Lafleur scoring with strikes.
Forte dodges the ground and pound from Lafleur.
Lafleur connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Forte some visible discomfort.
Lafleur lands a nice forearm strike.
Lafleur lands a strong strike to the head of Forte. That's dazed him! Lafleur looking to finish here. Forte is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Lafleur lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Radeon Lafleur!
In defeat, Matt Forte stepped up to the mic, saying 'Maybe next time.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2016

#R1##TD#
Joesma scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Burgess takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Joesma landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Joesma lands a strong strike to the head of Burgess. That's dazed him! Joesma looking to finish here. Burgess is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Joesma lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Halfrid Joesma!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2016

#R1#
Frontisma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Frontisma.
Padilla seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Padilla dodges the punch combination from Frontisma.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Frontisma!
Frontisma throws a one two combo.
Frontisma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Padilla.
Padilla is looking for a counter combo.
Frontisma throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Padilla drags the fight down to the ground.
Frontisma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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!
Frontisma is looking to work some ground and pound but Padilla has wrist control.
Padilla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Padilla holds on and takes a little breather. #ES#
Padilla is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Frontisma presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1#
Frontisma has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Padilla is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Padilla pulls guard effortlessly.
Frontisma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Padilla managing to control the position. #ES#
Padilla uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Frontisma punishes Padilla's body with a nice straight punch.
Frontisma throws a nice looking combination but Padilla bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Padilla walks into a left hand.
Frontisma looks to throw the jab but Padilla is out of range.
It looked like Padilla was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Padilla is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Frontisma.#T2#
Padilla tries a head kick but it misses.
Despite the aggression on Frontisma's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
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!#CL#
Padilla closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Padilla jumps into guard, dragging Frontisma to the mat.
Padilla is adopting a defensive guard.
Frontisma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Padilla looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Frontisma is defending well. Padilla quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Frontisma has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Padilla celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fernando Padilla!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Lowery gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Joesma to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Joesma connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC2#
Lowery is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Dave Lowery has been cut.
Joesma gets to his feet and stands over Lowery, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Lowery felt that one! Joesma unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Lowery from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Halfrid Joesma!

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