Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: CEC 533
Date: Aug 09, 2017

#R1#
Fray fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Li looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Li lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fray has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
No luck for Fray with that takedown attempt.
Li bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Li looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fray cracks Li with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#
It looks like Jet Li has been cut.
Li tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fray was well out of range. Poor timing from Li.
Fray half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Li clobbers Fray with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fray throws a right hand that Li ducks under and follows up with a left that Li also avoids with ease.
Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fray misses the jab.
Li connects with a body shot.#T1#
Li misses with a two punch combination.
Li misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Fray misses.
Fray throws a good cross that connects.
Li tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fray is able to avoid easily.
Fray half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jet Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fray. Li does a little dance to reset his feet.
Li lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fray shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Li sprawls well. Li wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fray gets slowly back to his feet.
Li avoids the head kick by Fray.
Li scores with a hook.
Fray tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2##TD#
Fray closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fray wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fray is looking to take a break and control but Li is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Li gets back to half guard.
Fray wants to pass the guard but Li is defending well.
Fray is keen to just control but Li is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Fray is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Li has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Fray is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Li doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fray. #T3##SUB#
Fray is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Li is concentrating on defense, preventing Fray from advancing position.
Li has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fray is working away from the top position though.
Fray prevents Li from standing back up.
Fray performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Li is looking to improve his position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Li wants to control but Fray is keeping busy. #ES2#
Li has one foot on Fray's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Li chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fray with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Li to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Li fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Li catches Fray with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Li looks to throw the jab but Fray is out of range.
Fray misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fray or perhaps it was just good defense by Li, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jet Li dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jet Li's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Li throws out a loose jab but Fray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fray gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fray misses with a hook. Li ducked under it nicely.
Fray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Li throws a series of punches but Fray avoids them all with ease.
Li just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFray.
Li lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Li lands a head shot.
Li has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fray lands with a nice combination. Li backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fray misses with a body shot.
Fray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Li.
Fray lands a really nice looking cross but Li seems unphased.
Li pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
The fighters circling - Li throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Li avoids it really well and circles away.
Li looks to land a combination. Fray sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A shot to the liver by Fray. Beautiful body shot.
Li connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A left lands for Li.
Li throws a hook but Fray avoids it easily.
Li throws a chopping leg kick but Fray manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Li has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Li with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice body punch from Li.
Li ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Li thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fray throws a lazy right hand but Li sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li moves out of range as Fray strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Li. That snapped Fray's head back.
Jet Li seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fray misses with the combination.
Li now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fray takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
Fray is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD#
Fray shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Li manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Li uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Li.
Fray jabs Li right on the nose. Li blinks but takes it well.
Fray takes a swing at Li's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fray moves away.
Fray lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Li scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fray doesn't seem bothered though.
Li throws a shot to the body.
Fray swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Li to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Fray changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Li misses
and Fray counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fray throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Li's head.
A head kick misses from Li.
Li feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Frays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Li dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Li misses with the combination.
Li just misses with a punch to the body.
Li lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Li.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jet Li showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jet Li's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Fray takes one to the chin there.
Li misses with a looping left.
Li fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fray looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Li lands a slapping body shot.
Fray takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fray lands with a good body shot.
Fray throws a jab but it's blocked by Li.
Li moves out of range as Fray strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Fray misses.
Li throws a big shot that misses.
Li looks to land a combination. Fray sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Li circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Li keeps the fight on the outside.
Li lands a glancing blow to the side of Fray's head.
Li bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Li pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Fray checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Li feints a jab promting Fray to slip. Li then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fray slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Li misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fray.
Fray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fray looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fray misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fray misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jonqw Fray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Li throws a lazy right hand but Fray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jet Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Li swings widly with a right hand #TD#
so Fray counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fray trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Fray cracks Li with a solid left hand.
Fray preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fray's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ES2#
Li kicks Fray off and gets to his feet.
Fray lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#
Li is rocked!
A good leg kick by Li.
Li is still on wobbly legs! Can Fray finish him?#T3##KD#
Fray cracks Li with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Li looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Fray finish him?
Jab from Li.
Fray throws a head kick but Li moves out of range.
Fray slips under a jab from Li.
Li misses the shot to the body.
Fray showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Li.
Li seems to have recovered his senses.
Li ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fray throws a head kick but Li moves out of range.
Li tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fray was well out of range. Poor timing from Li.
Fray throwing a counter right hand but Li manages to avoid it.
Li is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Li throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Li staying out of range there.
Li tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Fray on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fray on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fray is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Li.
Fray on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Li throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fray stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Li connects with the punch.
Jet Li is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A left lands for Li.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jet Li comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Li 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jet Li!

Event: GK 140 Rising Stars
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Houston scores with a hook to the body. Umalatov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Umalatov cracks Houston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Houston throws a nice head kick!
Houston misses with a body shot.
Houston smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Houston looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Umalatov slips under a jab from Houston.
Umalatov moves forwards but Houston connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Umalatov throws a series of punches but Houston moves out of range.
Houston scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Houston.
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!
Houston smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Umalatov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Houston stuffs the takedown.
Houston misses with a series of wild punches.
Good exchange - Houston coming out on top.
Houston throws a sloppy head kick and Umalatov moves out of range easily.
And Umalatov tries to counter it with a takedown but Houston pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Houston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Umalatov to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Houston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Umalatov.
Umalatov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Houston to score with a decent uppercut.
Umalatov scores with a nice right hand.
Umalatov dives in and grabs Houston's left leg, looking for a takedown. Houston pushes down on Umalatov's head and hops out.#TD2#
Umalatov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Umalatov wants to control from the top but Houston keeps moving. #SU2#
Umalatov stands up and waves to Houston to follow him.
Houston moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Houston.
Houston lands a nice shot to the body.
Houston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Houston throws a hook to the side of Umalatov's head but Umalatov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Umalatov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A head kick misses from Houston. #T2#
Umalatov shoots in looking for a takedown but Houston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Umalatov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Max Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gasan Umalatov.
Some bone on bone action there as Umalatov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Houston throws a right and a left that Umalatov avoids nicely.
Umalatov misses with a looping right.
Max Houston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Houston throws a chopping leg kick but Umalatov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Houston misses with an uppercut.
Houston throws a head kick but Umalatov moves out of range.
Umalatov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Houston defends it well.
Umalatov blocks a head kick by Houston.
Umalatov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Houston was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Umalatov.
Umalatov cracks Houston with a good jab.
Umalatov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Max Houston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Houston sizes up Umalatov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Umalatov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Umalatov slips a jab from Houston.#T3#
Houston fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Houston. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Houston.
Umalatov fails to land the takedown.
Houston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Houston throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Houston tries to keep at a distance but Umalatov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Umalatov misses with the head strike.
Umalatov wants a takedown but no success here.
Houston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Houston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Umalatov misses its intended target.
Umalatov scores with the left hand. Houston knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Houston looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Houston scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Umalatov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Houston finds it's way round the side to connect with Umalatov's head.
Umalatov avoids the head kick by Houston.
A slow jab from Houston misses its intended target.
Houston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Umalatov.
Houston lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Houston cracks a nice hook into Umalatov's ribs.
A punch combination from Umalatov misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Houston connects with a solid leg kick.
Houston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Houston connects with a leg kick. Umalatov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Umalatov avoids the head kick by Houston.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Houston dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Houston's corner calls for a 1-2. Houston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Houston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Umalatov can do to turn this around?
Houston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umalatov moves away.
Houston lands a nice hook to Umalatov's body. Umalatov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Houston finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Houston lands an impressive looking overhand right. Umalatov doesn't seem phased though.
Houston tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Umalatov. Those never looked like landing.
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Houston throws out a loose jab but Umalatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umalatov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Houston lands with a hook. Umalatov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Houston throws an overhand right that lands on Umalatov's shoulder, as Umalatov tries to avoid the shot.
Umalatov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Houston is out of range and Umalatov settles back down.
Houston throws a big counter combination but Umalatov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Umalatov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umalatov defending well as Houston loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Umalatov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Umalatov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Houston explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1#
Houston walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Umalatov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Houston scores with a punch to the head.
Umalatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Houston.
Houston throws a lazy right hand but Umalatov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Houston misses with a hook.
Umalatov walks into a left hand.
Umalatov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Houston throws a series of punches but Umalatov moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Houston.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umalatov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Houston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Umalatov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Umalatov drops his hands momentarily and Houston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Houston lands with an uppercut that bounces Umalatov off the cage and back into range.
Houston throws a series of strikes that have Umalatov backpedaling. #T2#
Umalatov thuds a left hand into Houston's body.
Umalatov moves in looking to clinch but Houston pushes him off.
Houston circles away from the clinch attempt
and Houston counters with a stiff right hand.
Houston tries a head kick but it misses.
Umalatov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Umalatov throws a hook but Houston blocks it.
Houston throws a lazy right hand but Umalatov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Houston throws a nice looking combination but Umalatov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Umalatov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Houston slaps away a takedown attempt from Umalatov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Umalatov moves away from the strike by Houston.
Max Houston is winning the standup battle so far.
Houston's jab looks to have found its range, popping Umalatov under the eye.
Houston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Umalatov. Houston does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Umalatov swings for the body but Houston moves out of range.
Houston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Umalatov dives in and grabs Houston's left leg, looking for a takedown. Houston pushes down on Umalatov's head and hops out.
Umalatov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Houston's head.
Houston throws a shot from downtown. Umalatov moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Houston.
Houston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Houston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Umalatov cracks Houston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Umalatov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Umalatov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Houston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Umalatov walks into a stiff left hand from Houston.
Umalatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Houston 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Houston misses the shot to the body.
Umalatov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Houston defends it well.
Umalatov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Houston.
Houston looks to land a left hand but Umalatov moved out of range nicely.
Houston misses with a wild combination.
Umalatov shoots for a takedown but Houston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Max Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gasan Umalatov.
Houston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Umalatov feints the counter takedown.
Umalatov throws a big shot that misses.
Umalatov misses with a hook
and Houston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Umalatov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Umalatov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umalatov tries to clinch there but Houston circles away.
Houston takes a swing at Umalatov's ribcage but misses.
Houston throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Houston dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Houston lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Houston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Houston throws a low kick but Umalatov avoids it.
Houston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Houston misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Umalatov. Those never looked like landing.
Houston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Umalatov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Houston.
Umalatov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Houston moves away.
Umalatov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Houston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Houston checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umalatov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Houston circles away quickly and effectively.
Houston connects with the punch.
Umalatov blocks a jab.
Umalatov avoids the head kick by Houston.
Umalatov walks into a left hand. #T1#
Umalatov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Houston to score with a decent uppercut.
Houston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umalatov manages to avoid it.
Houston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Umalatov avoids the body shot from Houston.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Houston. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Houston.
Houston misses the jab.
Houston scores with the left hand. Umalatov knows he should have avoided that one.
Umalatov is looking to clinch but Houston is avoiding it.
Umalatov fails with a takedown attempt.
Umalatov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Houston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Umalatov.
Houston moves into range and connects with a jab.
Houston lands a jab to Umalatov's midsection.
Umalatov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Houston. That's going to slow Umalatov down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Houston misses the shot to the body.
Houston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Umalatov shoots in looking for a takedown but Houston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Umalatov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Max Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gasan Umalatov.
Houston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Umalatov ducks under a wild hook from Houston.
Houston throws an overhand right that lands on Umalatov's shoulder, as Umalatov tries to avoid the shot.
Houston throws out a loose jab but Umalatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umalatov misses with a wild body shot.
Houston on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Houston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umalatov moves away.
Houston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Umalatov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Houston misses with a head kick.
Houston throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3##CL2#
Umalatov moves into the clinch.
Houston is trying to break the clinch but Umalatov is controlling him.#BC2#
Umalatov manages to break the clinch.
Houston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab from Houston misses.
Umalatov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Houston misses its intended target.
Umalatov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Houston defends it well.
Houston misses the jab.
Houston scores with a nice head shot.
Houston misses with a wild body shot.
Umalatov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Houston cracks Umalatov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Houston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Umalatov.
Umalatov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Houston.
Umalatov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Houston swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Umalatov misses with a takedown
and Houston counters with a straight right hand.
Houston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Umalatov.
Max Houston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Houston throws a low kick but Umalatov moves out of range easily.
Umalatov blocks a jab.
Umalatov scores with the left hand. Houston knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Umalatov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Houston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Umalatov ducks under a wild hook from Houston.
Houston throws a shot from downtown. Umalatov moves away and avoids it.
Umalatov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Houston's head backwards.
Umalatov cracks a nice hook into Houston's ribs.
Houston lands a nice looking body shot.
Gasan Umalatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Umalatov misses with the combination.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Houston!
An out of breath Max Houston thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMMA Clown Caos: 16
Date: Jul 19, 2017

#R1#
Nomo just misses with a punch to the body.
Couturier looks to land a body kick but Nomo moved away.#CL#
Nomo tries to keep at a distance but Couturier has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Nomo breaks from the clinch.
Nomo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kurtis Couturier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Nomo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nomo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nomo postures up in Couturier's guard and throws a big left but Couturier blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couturier pulls Nomo in close to prevent any damage.
Nomo wants to control from the top but Couturier keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couturier pulls Nomo in close to his closed guard and prevents Nomo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nomo's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Couturier has Nomo pulled in close to control his posture.
Couturier keeping moving, preventing Nomo from controlling successfully.
Couturier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Couturier trying to keep a closed guard but Nomo is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Couturier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Couturier moves into range and clinches up with Nomo.
Couturier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Couturier scores with a shot to the side of Nomo's head.
Couturier has a couple of punches blocked by Nomo.
Nomo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nomo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nomo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Couturier misses with the head strike. #T2#
Couturier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nomo tries to throw a body punch but Couturier avoids it by throwing Nomo back against the cage.
Couturier works on Nomo's body with a couple of short punches.
Nomo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Couturier misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Nomo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nomo controlling from the top position.
Couturier is adopting a defensive guard.
Nomo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like Nomo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
Couturier working a defensive guard here.
Nomo stays in close to Couturier's body and controls the position.
Couturier is trying to control the position but Nomo postures up.
Nomo trying to control the position from guard on top but Couturier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nomo keeps the fight on the outside.
Nomo misses the jab.
Nomo shoots in looking for a takedown. Couturier tries to sprawl out of it but Nomo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Couturier manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Couturier tries to close the distance and clinch but Nomo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nomo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Couturier swivels and escapes.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nomo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Couturier is looking to counter punch.
Couturier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Decent striking displayed by Nomo there.
Couturier walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Couturier takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nomo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Couturier.
Nomo lands with a cross.
Nomo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Couturier has closed the distance and engaged Nomo in a clinch.
Couturier misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nomo.
Nomo is leaning against Couturier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Couturier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nomo backwards.
Nomo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Couturier is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kurtis Couturier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shintaro Nomo.#BC2#
Nomo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nomo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Couturier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Couturier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shintaro Nomo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Couturier misses with a two punch combination.
Nomo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Couturier tries to move into range but Nomo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nomo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
An inside leg kick from Couturier misses.
Nomo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Couturier manages to avoid it.
Couturier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Couturier connects with a leg kick. Nomo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Couturier with a hook.
Kurtis Couturier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Couturier throws a jab but it's blocked by Nomo.
Couturier throws a poor cross that misses
and Nomo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nomo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Nomo tries to get set, Couturier tries to push him back and clinch up but Nomo manages to avoid the attempt.
Couturier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nomo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Couturier.
Couturier tries to close the distance and clinch but Nomo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nomo looks to throw the jab but Couturier is out of range.
Couturier fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Nomo staying out of range there.
Nomo tries to bum rush Couturier with a series of wild strikes but Couturier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Couturier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Couturier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Couturier doesn't manage to clinch there - Nomo circles away.
Nomo swings for the body but Couturier moves out of range.
Couturier seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Couturier moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Couturier fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nomo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nomo misses with a hook. Couturier ducked under it nicely.
Nomo misses with an uppercut.
Couturier fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Nomo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nomo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nomo tests Couturier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nomo scores with a sloppy right hand. Couturier should have avoided that one.
Nomo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Couturier pinned against the cage. Couturier gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Couturier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Couturier defending well as Nomo loads up on a big left hand.
Couturier misses with a combination
and Nomo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Couturier. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Couturier.
Couturier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Couturier wants to clinch.
Nomo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Couturier to score with a decent uppercut.
Nomo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Couturier closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nomo counters with a good low kick that Couturier was not able to check. #T3#
Nomo defending well as Couturier loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Nomo.
Shintaro Nomo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nomo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nomo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Couturier.
Couturier tries to clinch but Nomo moves away
and Nomo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Couturier moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Shintaro Nomo has been cut.
Couturier misses with a few strikes there.
Nomo feints the counter takedown.
Nomo scores with the left hand. Couturier knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Nomo gets tackled into the cage by Couturier. Couturier maintains the clinch.
Couturier blocks an elbow strike from Nomo. #BC2#
Nomo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Couturier slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couturier tries to clinch but Nomo is having none of it.
Nomo throws a jab but it's blocked by Couturier.
Couturier tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nomo manages to circle out of the way.
Couturier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Couturier looks to score with a jab to the body but Nomo is just out of range.
Kurtis Couturier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Couturier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nomo takes one to the side of the head.
Couturier tries to clinch but Nomo moves out of range.
Couturier ducks under a wild hook from Nomo.
Couturier walks into a left hand.
Couturier tries to move into range but Nomo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Couturier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Couturier misses with a hook. Nomo ducked under it nicely.
Couturier tries to clinch but Nomo moves out of range.
Nomo lands a right hook to the body.
Nomo blocks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Nomo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Couturier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nomo.
Couturier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Couturier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nomo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nomo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nomo looks to throw the jab but Couturier is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shintaro Nomo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shintaro Nomo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nomo misses with an uppercut.
Couturier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Couturier lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Couturier is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Couturier slips under a jab.
Couturier staying out of range there.
Couturier takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nomo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Couturier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Couturier managing to block the knees to the body from Nomo.
Nomo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot in the inside from Couturier.
Couturier looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice body punch from Couturier.
Couturier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Couturier avoids the elbow strike from Nomo, against the cage.
Couturier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couturier lands with a left to the head.
Couturier swings wildly with an uppercut but Nomo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nomo is trying to break the clinch but Couturier is controlling him.#T1#
Couturier throws a head punch that misses.
Nomo prevents a body shot from Couturier.
Couturier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kurtis Couturier has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Nomo.
Nomo is trying to force a seperation but Couturier has the dominant position.
Couturier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Couturier misses with some punches.
Nomo throws an elbow but it misses.
A short uppercut from Nomo.
Couturier misses with the head strike.
Nomo blocking some punches.
Couturier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nomo's elbow. #BC2#
Nomo breaks the clinch.
Nomo cracks Couturier with a good jab.
Nomo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nomo keeps the fight on the outside.
Nomo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Couturier defends it well.
Nomo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Couturier at a distance.
Couturier moves forwards but Nomo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nomo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Couturier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nomo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Couturier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nomo.
Couturier throws a body shot but no joy.
Nomo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Couturier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nomo.
Nomo looks to score with a jab to the body but Couturier is just out of range.
Couturier tries to close the distance and clinch but Nomo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nomo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nomo wants to clinch up but Couturier keeps it at a distance.
Nomo shoots in looking for a takedown. Couturier tries to sprawl out of it but Nomo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Couturier manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Couturier.
Nomo throws out a counter right but Couturier avoids it with no problem.
Couturier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nomo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nomo misses the jab.
Nomo throws a jab but it's blocked by Couturier. #T3#
Couturier just misses with a punch to the body.
Couturier lands with a cross.
Couturier tries to clinch up.
Couturier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nomo circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Couturier drives through and clinches with Nomo against the cage.
Couturier misses with a body punch.
Couturier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nomo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Couturier just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shintaro Nomo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Nomo manages to break the clinch.
Couturier fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Couturier scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nomo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Couturier moves away.
Couturier takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Couturier gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Couturier as the two fighters clinch.
Couturier lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Couturier blocks an uppercut.
Nomo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kurtis Couturier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shintaro Nomo.
Couturier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nomo.
Couturier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nomo slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Nomo pulls guard effortlessly.
Nomo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Couturier controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Couturier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Couturier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Couturier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Couturier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nomo keeping moving, preventing Couturier from controlling successfully.
Kurtis Couturier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Couturier throws a big right hand that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kurtis Couturier.
I think Nomo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shintaro Nomo!
Shintaro Nomo 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: MMMA 31: Booney Vs Stenson
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Lobo just misses with a punch to the body.
Labak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lobo thumps Labak with a low kick.
Lobo tries a low kick but Labak avoids it.
Labak is looking to counter punch.
Labak with a poor takedown
and Lobo counters with a good low kick that Labak was not able to check. #TD#
Labak shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Labak was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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.
Lobo is looking for a sweep.
Lobo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Labak 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lobo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Labak scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lobo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lobo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Labak is working away from the top position though.
Lobo is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Lobo wants to control but Labak is keeping busy.
Labak is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Lobo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Labak pulls his head out easily.
Lobo trying to control but Labak postures up.
Lobo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Labak. #SUB2#
Lobo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lobo is looking for a sweep. Labak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Labak is looking to advance position but Lobo won't allow it. #T2#
Lobo is pressing down on Labak's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lobo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Labak wants to get back to full guard.
Lobo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Labak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Labak is holding on to half guard well.
Lobo trying to control the action but Labak is working from the bottom.
Labak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lobo stalling.
Lobo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Labak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Lobo controlling the action here.
Lobo trying to control from half guard but Labak is working away. #SUB2#
Lobo is working for a kimura but Labak is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Lobo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Labak tries to get to full guard but Lobo has control of the leg.
Labak gets back to full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lobo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lobo preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Labak looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lobo passes into side control.
Lobo wants to control but Labak is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lobo slows the pace down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Antonio Lobo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lobo is looking to slow Labak down with leg kicks.
A low kick from Lobo is predictable there
and Labak counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body kick from Lobo.
Lobo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circle momentarily. Labak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Labak checks a leg kick.
Lobo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Labak will feel that in the morning.
Lobo tries to close the distance and clinch but Labak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobo throws a chopping leg kick but Labak manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Labak appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lobo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Labak was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lobo.
Labak scores with a nice strike.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lobo.
Lobo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Lobo slips a jab from Labak.
Lobo keeps Labak at a distance using the push kick.
Labak misses with a looping left.
Lobo thows a leg kick but Labak checks it #TD#
and Labak counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Labak thows a huge punch but Lobo dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Lobo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Labak pulls his head out easily.
Lobo is controlling Labak's trapped leg to prevent Labak from advancing to side control.
Labak wants to pass to mount but Lobo is defending the position. #SUB#
Labak is working for a kimura but Lobo is defending it quite comfortably.
Lobo wants to improve his position but Labak is controlling well. #T2#
Lobo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lobo controlling Labak's posture.
Labak wants to control from the top but Lobo keeps moving.
Lobo looking for a sweep. Not yet Lobo, not yet. #SUB2#
Lobo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Labak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Labak scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Labak is fighting to break Lobo's control of his arms but Lobo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Labak scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Lobo trying to keep a closed guard but Labak is proving a slippery customer.
Labak scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lobo controls Labak momentarily but Labak frees himself.
Labak slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lobo looking for a sweep. Not yet Lobo, not yet.
Lobo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Labak wants to control from the top but Lobo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Labak avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lobo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Labak wants to pass the guard but Lobo is keeping the position.
Lobo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Labak trying to control the position from guard on top but Lobo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lobo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Lobo clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kabal Labak dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lobo misses with a wild body shot.
Labak takes a swing at Lobo's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by Lobo.
A leg kick checked by Labak.#TD#
Labak shoots in and bounces Lobo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lobo pulls Labak in to control the position. #SUB2#
Labak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lobo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kabal Labak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labak looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Lobo working a defensive guard here.
Lobo keeping moving, preventing Labak from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lobo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Labak is aware though and is defending well.
Lobo pulls Labak in close to prevent any damage.
Lobo keeping full guard, as Labak tries to pass.
Labak working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lobo's head.
Lobo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lobo is on top in guard. #REVB#
Lobo looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB#
Labak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lobo defends well.
Labak looking for a sweep. Not yet Labak, not yet. #SUB#
Labak is looking for a triangle but Lobo pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lobo wants to control from the top but Labak keeps moving.
Lobo looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Labak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lobo trying to control but Labak is working from the bottom. #T3#
Lobo controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Labak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lobo defends well.
Lobo passes Labak's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lobo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Labak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lobo pulls his head out easily.
Lobo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Lobo prevents Labak from getting the reversal.
Labak wants to control but Lobo is having none of it.
Lobo wants to control the pace but Labak is squirming around nicely.
Lobo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lobo fails to move to back control.
Labak wants to control but Lobo is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lobo tries to control but Labak wriggling away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: MMMA Clown Caos 14
Date: Jun 21, 2017

#R1#
Falcone looks to score with a jab to the body but Jasta is just out of range.
Good exchange - Falcone coming out on top.
Falcone works the jab nicely.
Falcone throws a hook but Jasta avoids it easily.
Falcone moves out of range of the strikes.
Jasta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Falcone throws out the jab.
Falcone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Falcone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Falcone slips under a jab from Jasta.
Rocco Falcone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone scores with a punch to the head.
Falcone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jasta in his tracks.
Jasta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Jasta slips under a jab from Falcone.
A little jabbing left from Jasta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Falcone missing with a left hand there. Jasta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jasta now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Falcone connects with a right hand. Jasta shakes it off.
Jasta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Falcone.
Falcone tries to counter with a takedown but Jasta is quick to defend against it.
Falcone gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jasta counters with a stiff right hand.
Falcone lands a head shot.
Jasta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Falcone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Falcone misses with a right hand
and Jasta counters with a stiff right hand.
Falcone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Falcone lands a jab to Jasta's midsection.
Jasta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been told by Falcone's head coaches at The Iron Palace that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Falcone misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Falcone lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falcone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcone lands a front kick.
Jasta works Falcone's body with a nice hook.
Falcone misses with a series of wild punches.
Falcone throws a body punch but Jasta moves out of range.
Falcone jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jamey Jasta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Falcone scores with a sloppy right hand. Jasta should have avoided that one.
Jasta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jasta blocks a jab.
Jasta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Jasta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falcone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jasta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Falcone misses with a hook
and Falcone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Falcone throws a body shot but no joy.
Falcone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A bone on bone clash there as Jasta blocks the leg kick.
Falcone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Falcone misses with a lunging right hand
and Jasta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Falcone.
Falcone misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jasta! But no joy.
Falcone throws a body punch but Jasta moves out of range. #T4#
Falcone lands a body shot.
Falcone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jasta doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falcone slips a jab and a cross from Jasta.
Falcone seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Falcone slips a jab from Jasta.
Falcone looks to land a left hand but Jasta moved out of range nicely.
Jasta checks the leg kick nicely there.
Falcone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jasta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Falcone loads up on a big right hand but Jasta slips the punch.
Jasta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Falcone.
Falcone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jasta but Jasta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jasta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocco Falcone dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Falcone digs a good hook to Jasta's body.
Sloppy strikes from Falcone. Those never looked like landing.
Jasta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jasta might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Falcone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rocco Falcone is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Falcone looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jasta!
Falcone misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasta tries to improve position but can't. #SU#
Falcone stands up and we're back to a striking position.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Falcone. #T1#
Falcone connects with a right hand. Jasta shakes it off.
Falcone looks to land a right hand but Jasta moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jasta! But no joy.
Jasta takes a swing at Falcone's ribcage but misses.
Falcone misses with a hook
and Jasta counters with a stiff right hand.
Falcone throws a right hand that misses
and Jasta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Falcone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Falcone throws a looping overhand right but Jasta ducks down to avoid it.
Falcone missing with a left hand there. Jasta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Falcone throws a body punch but Jasta moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jasta! But no joy.#T2#
Jasta dips to his left and cracks Falcone with an uppercut!
Falcone missing with a left hand there. Jasta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jasta throws out a counter right but Falcone avoids it with no problem.
Falcone throws a combination that misses
and Jasta counters with a nice uppercut.
Falcone tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Falcone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Falcone bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Falcone shoots in for a takedown but Jasta shows good takedown defense.
Falcone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Falcone misses the target.
Jasta loads up on a big right hand but Falcone slips the punch.
Falcone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jasta sprawls and moves away.
Jasta takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T3#
Falcone throws a body shot but no joy.
Falcone throws a solid leg kick but Jasta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Falcone.
It seemed like Jasta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jasta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Falcone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jasta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Falcone misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jasta counters with a nice uppercut.
Falcone misses with a leg kick
and Jasta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jasta misses with a straight right.
Falcone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good shot there by Falcone.
Falcone tries a head kick but it misses.
Jasta scores with a body shot. #T4#
Falcone looks to land a left hand but Jasta moved out of range nicely.
Falcone cracks Jasta with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Falcone.
Jasta slips under a jab.
Falcone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jasta.
Falcone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jasta.
Falcone scores with a jab. Jasta acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Falcone lands a lovely overhand right.
Falcone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Falcone throws a right and a left that Jasta avoids nicely.
A swing and a miss from Falcone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocco Falcone dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jasta swings for the body but Falcone moves out of range.
Falcone lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Falcone.
Falcone misses with a hook.
Jasta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Falcone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Falcone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jasta lands a glancing blow to the side of Falcone's head.
Jasta lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Jasta misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Falcone scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC#
Jasta is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jasta looks up at the clock. Bad move! Falcone lands a right hand from hell, dropping Jasta. Falcone pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocco Falcone!
A victorious Rocco Falcone thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MMMA 27: Maia vs Mercer
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Couturier defending well as Lubanski loads up on a big left hand.
Couturier tries to clinch there but Lubanski circles away.
Lubanski scores with a hook.
Lubanski ducks under a wild hook from Couturier.
Lubanski dodges the punch combination from Couturier.
Lubanski fails with the takedown.
Kurtis Couturier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lubanski throws the left hand but Couturier avoids the punch easily.
Lubanski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Couturier scores with a jab.
Couturier moves out of range as Lubanski strikes.
Lubanski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Couturier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Couturier prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lubanski is trying to break the clinch but Couturier has him pressed against the cage.
Lubanski is working Couturier over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Lubanski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Couturier. #T1#
Couturier can't find room to land a body shot as Lubanski controls the action.
Lubanski lands a left hand.
Lubanski tries to break the clinch but Couturier is controlling the position.
Lubanski blocking some punches.
Lubanski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Couturier pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lubanski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kurtis Couturier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Lubanski.
Couturier misses with a punch to the body.
Lubanski takes a shot to the head.
Couturier lands a shot to the body.
Couturier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lubanski misses with the head strike.
Lubanski has a couple of punches blocked by Couturier.
Couturier gets through Lubanski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lubanski tries for a takedown but Couturier manages to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Couturier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Couturier.
Lubanski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Couturier is leaning against Lubanski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Couturier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lubanski fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Couturier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Couturier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lubanski backwards.
Couturier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Couturier works on Lubanski's body with a couple of short punches.
Couturier swings wildly with an uppercut but Lubanski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Couturier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lubanski looks winded!
Lubanski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lubanski is trying to push Couturier away but Couturier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lubanski pushes Couturier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lubanski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Couturiers head.
Lubanski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Couturier pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lubanski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Couturier has a couple of punches blocked by Lubanski.
Couturier struggles to land a body shot inside as Lubanski controls his hands.
Lubanski misses with the head strike.
Couturier lands a right hand.
Lubanski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Couturier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3##BC2#
Lubanski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Couturier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Couturier with a nice cross.
Couturier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lubanski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from Lubanski misses.
Lubanski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Couturier.
Couturier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Couturier comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Couturier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lubanski. Lubanski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Couturier misses with an uppercut.
Couturier cracks Lubanski with an open hand slap.
Couturier moves in looking to clinch but Lubanski pushes him off.
Couturier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lubanski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Couturier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Lubanski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lubanski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couturier tries to clinch there but Lubanski circles away.
Lubanski stuns Couturier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Lubanski tries to move into range but Couturier moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Couturier scores with a spinning back kick!
Couturier throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lubanski misses with a straight right.
Couturier appears to be looking for a big counter.
Couturier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lubanski moves out of range of the strikes.
Lubanski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Couturier defends it well.
Couturier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lubanski sizes up Couturier with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Couturier closes the distance and pushes Lubanski back into the cage.
Couturier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lubanskis head.
Couturier lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lubanski.
Lubanski blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Couturier tries to work over Lubanski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Couturier is working Lubanski over against the cage.
Lubanski is trying to drag Couturier to the mat but Couturier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lubanski misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurtis Couturier dominated that round.
That's time! Couturier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lubanski walks into a left hand.
Lubanski lands with a shot to the body.
Couturier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lubanski.
Lubanski lands an overhand right.
A punch combination from Lubanski misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#CL#
Couturier closes the distance and pushes Lubanski back into the cage.
Lubanski throws a head punch that misses.
Couturier scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lubanski.
Couturier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Couturier working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Couturier.
Lubanski is looking to take this one to the mat.
A shot in the inside from Lubanski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Couturier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lubanskis head.
Couturier struggles to land a body shot inside as Lubanski controls his hands.
Couturier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lubanski looking for a takedown.
Couturier blocking some punches. #T1#
Lubanski lands with a left to the head.
Lubanski misses with some punches.
A short right from Couturier.
A right hook to the body lands for Couturier.
Lubanski has Couturier pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Couturier manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kurtis Couturier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Lubanski.
Lubanski is breathing heavily.
A short left from Couturier. #CUT#
It looks like Jakub Lubanski has been cut.
Couturier misses with a body punch.
Couturier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lubanski throws a punch but it's blocked by Couturier.
Couturier lands an uppercut.
Couturier misses with some punches.
A short left from Lubanski.
Couturier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lubanski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Couturier avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lubanski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Couturier tries to throw a body punch but Lubanski avoids it by throwing Couturier back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lubanski.
Lubanski has Couturier pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Couturier manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lubanski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Couturier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lubanski.
Couturier prevents a body shot from Lubanski.
Couturier swings wildly with an uppercut but Lubanski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lubanski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Couturier is leaning against Lubanski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lubanski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Couturier lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Couturier.
A right handed body shot lands from Couturier.
Couturier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Couturier pushes Lubanski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Couturier misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Couturier scores with a nice short uppercut.
Couturier struggles to land a body shot inside as Lubanski controls his hands.
Lubanski working hard to break the clinch.
Couturier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lubanski wants a takedown. #T3#
Couturier can't find room to land a body shot as Lubanski controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Couturier.
A shot in the inside from Couturier.
Couturier tries to work over Lubanski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Couturier lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Couturier.
Couturier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Couturier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lubanski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Couturier is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Couturier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Couturier misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Couturier.
Couturier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Couturier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Couturier tries to throw a body punch but Lubanski avoids it by throwing Couturier back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Couturier.
Couturier lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lubanski blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Couturier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lubanski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lubanski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Couturier pushes Lubanski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Couturier lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Couturier.
Couturier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lubanski backwards.
Couturier lands with a right to the head.
Couturier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lubanski backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Couturier. #ROC#
Lubanski is rocked!
Couturier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lubanski is still on wobbly legs! Can Couturier finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Couturier lands a big right hand that drops Lubanski! The killer instinct kicks in and Couturier finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Couturier!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurtis Couturier!
A relieved looking Kurtis Couturier thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MMMA 24: Rage of the Ages
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Danneskjöld shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Labak eats them both and turns towards Danneskjöld to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#
It looks like Kabal Labak has been cut.
Danneskjöld swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Labak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danneskjöld shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Labak as he jumps to the side.
Labak is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Danneskjöld with a body shot.
Danneskjöld scores with a hook.
Jab, jab by Labak - just one landing.
Danneskjöld cracks Labak with an open hand slap.
A head kick misses from Labak.
We've been told by Danneskjöld's head coaches at Jitz MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Labak throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Danneskjöld on the side of the head.
Danneskjöld scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Labak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
Danneskjöld looking to score a takedown here. Labak is defending well but Danneskjöld drives through and ends up in Labak's guard.#SUB2#
Danneskjöld got a little sloppy there for a moment and Labak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Danneskjöld has managed to get both his arms back between Labak's legs - danger averted.
Danneskjöld wants to control from the top but Labak keeps moving. #T1#
Labak trying to control the position here.
Danneskjöld controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Labak seems keen to control Danneskjöld's posture.
Danneskjöld tries to free his leg and advance position but Labak is retaining full guard.
Danneskjöld is working hard here to advance position.
Danneskjöld engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Labak is trying to keep Danneskjöld in close. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Danneskjöld stopping the sweep attempt from Labak.
Danneskjöld trying to control but Labak is working from the bottom.
Danneskjöld tries to free his leg and advance position but Labak is retaining full guard.
Labak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Labak being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A punch combination from Danneskjöld misses.
Labak appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Danneskjöld looks to throw the jab but Labak is out of range. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Labak.
Danneskjöld tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Danneskjöld takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Danneskjöld tries to bench press Labak off him but Labak keeps the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Danneskjöld trying his best to control but Labak has mounted him.
Danneskjöld is desperately trying to improve his position but Labak has a good base and remains in mount.
Danneskjöld is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Danneskjöld is trying desperately to improve position.
Labak dominating with strikes here.
Danneskjöld is looking to improve his position but Labak isn't that keen on the idea.
Labak with shots to the head and body - Danneskjöld looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
Danneskjöld taking shots to the head.
Danneskjöld tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Labak landing punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Labak tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Labak lands a heavy elbow.
Labak scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Danneskjöld? #ROC2#
Danneskjöld is rocked!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Danneskjöld can't escape the position.
Labak working Danneskjöld over with strikes here.
Oh Danneskjöld is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Labak connects with a bit shot that sees Danneskjöld covering up! More strikes from Labak and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Labak is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kabal Labak!
Kabal Labak managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill, into his post fight interview.
Ragnar Danneskjöld spoke after the fight, saying 'Who is John Galt?'.

Event: USFC 155
Date: May 09, 2017

#R1#
Gonzalez fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonzalez shoots in but no luck this time.
Kin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gonzalez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Kin has managed to clinch.
Gonzalez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kin just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez tries to pull guard but Kin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
Kin looking to throw knees to the head but Gonzalez is blocking nicely.
Kin is pressed up against the cage. Gonzalez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kin down to the mat. Kin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A solid body kick from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Kin crashing down! Kin tries to stagger back to his feet but Gonzalez just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Kin asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Gonzalez!

Event: MMMA 22: Cursed
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Bozzi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bozzi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jasta misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Bozzi.
Jasta looks to score with a jab to the body but Bozzi is just out of range.
Bozzi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A slow jab from Bozzi misses its intended target.
Jasta throws out a counter right but Bozzi avoids it with no problem.
Bozzi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jasta counters with a big head kick but Bozzi shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bozzi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jasta misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bozzi avoids the head kick by Jasta. #T1#
Jasta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bozzi dives in for a single leg takedown but Jasta sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jasta moves out of range of the strikes.
Bozzi scores with a leg kick.
Bozzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bozzi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bozzi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jasta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jasta moves out of range of the leg kick from Bozzi.
Jasta throws out a counter right but Bozzi avoids it with no problem.
Jasta throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bozzi to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Bozzi tries a low kick but Jasta avoids it.
Jasta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bozzi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jasta counters with a stiff right hand.
Bozzi throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bozzi. Jasta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jasta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jasta throws a big shot that misses.
Bozzi lands with a hook. Jasta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jasta throws a shot from downtown. Bozzi moves away and avoids it.
Jasta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bozzi.
Bozzi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jasta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Bozzi lands a really nice looking cross but Jasta seems unphased.
Jasta might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bozzi throws a looping overhand right but Jasta ducks down to avoid it.
Bozzi misses with a looping left.
Jasta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jasta takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Jasta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jasta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jasta moves out of range of the strikes.
Bozzi slips a jab from Jasta.
Bozzi misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Bozzi throws a head kick that misses.
Jasta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jasta looks to score with a jab to the body but Bozzi is just out of range.
Bozzi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jasta avoids it really well and circles away.
Bozzi throws a body punch but Jasta moves out of range.
Jasta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bozzi throws a jab when Jasta was well out of range.
Jasta shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bozzi connects with a solid leg kick.
Bozzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Bozzi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Jasta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bozzi.
Jasta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bozzi throws a right hand that Jasta ducks under and follows up with a left that Jasta also avoids with ease.
Bozzi misses with a low kick.
Jasta blocks a jab.
Bozzi misses the jab.
Bozzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jasta was well out of range. Poor timing from Bozzi.
Jasta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Jasta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bozzi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jasta's hands.
Bozzi throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Jasta to counter with a crisp jab.
Bozzi misses with a hook
letting Jasta counter with a right hand. #T1#
A big right from Bozzi misses.
Jasta scores with a shot to the body.
Jason Bozzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bozzi takes a swing at Jasta's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Bozzi misses.
Bozzi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bozzi misses the shot to the body.
Bozzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Bozzi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jasta can do to turn this around?
Bozzi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jasta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Jasta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bozzi.#KD2#
Jasta lands a left and a right that send Bozzi crashing to the mat, dazed. Jasta thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Bozzi is rocked!
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!
Bozzi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jasta rattles Bozzi with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Bozzi tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Jasta dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Bozzi stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jamey Jasta!
Our winner, Jamey Jasta, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2017

#R1##CL#
Couturier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lester, pushing him back against the cage.
Lester working hard to break the clinch.
Couturier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Couturier - that landed with a thud.
Couturier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lester or not.
Couturier digs a right hand into Lester's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lester's gas tank.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lester has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A shot in the inside from Couturier.
Lester looks winded!
Couturier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Couturier lands a hook that snaps the head of Lester backwards.
Couturier gets through Lester's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Couturier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couturier lands a nice uppercut.
Couturier pushes Lester back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Couturier.
Couturier lands an uppercut.
Couturier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lester's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Couturier cracks Lester with a nice body shot.
Couturier scores with a shot to the side of Lester's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Couturier.
Couturier digs a right hand into Lester's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lester's gas tank.
A short right from Couturier on the inside.
A short right from Couturier.
A nice right hand lands inside from Couturier.
Couturier lands a shoulder strike.
Couturier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Couturier.
Couturier lands a body punch.
Couturier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lester backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couturier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Couturier digs a right hand underneath Lester's ribcage. Lester let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Couturier lands a body shot in the clinch.
Couturier scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Couturier.
A short right from Couturier on the inside.
Couturier pushes Lester back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Couturier.
Couturier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lester backwards.
Couturier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Couturier lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Couturier.
Couturier lands with a right to the head.
Couturier scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Lester is rocked!
Couturier lands a nice shot to the body.
Couturier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Couturier.
Lester is still on wobbly legs! Can Couturier finish him?
Couturier presses Lester against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lester seems to have recovered his senses.
A body shot lands from Couturier.
Couturier lands with a short shot to the head.
Couturier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Couturier.
Couturier lands with a left to the head. #KD#
Couturier drops Lester onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lester is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Couturier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Couturier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lester's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Couturier is leaning against Lester and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Couturier lands an uppercut.
Couturier lands a right hand. #T4#
Couturier pushes Lester against the cage. Couturier is working some dirty boxing. Couturier pushes off with a quick right hook! Lester goes down! Lester tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Couturier moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurtis Couturier!
A relieved looking Kurtis Couturier thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2017

#R1#
Abueva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Labak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Abueva misses with a lunging right hand
and Labak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Calvin Abueva has been cut.
Labak with a nice cross.
Abueva throws a sloppy body shot
and Labak counters with a good low kick that Abueva was not able to check.
Abueva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Abueva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Labak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Labak gets a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Labak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Labak scores with a shot to the side of Abueva's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abueva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Labak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abueva backwards.
Labak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Labak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Labak blocks an uppercut.
Abueva misses with a punch on the inside.
Abueva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Labak's elbow. #BC2#
Labak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Calvin Abueva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abueva misses with a body punch
and Labak counters with a leg kick.
Abueva is breathing heavily.#T1##KD2#
Labak cracks Abueva with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Labak has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Abueva to stand back up!#ROC2#
Abueva is rocked!#KD2#
Labak drops his shoulder and cracks Abueva with a huge uppercut! Abueva goes down! Can Labak finish him?
Oh Abueva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Labak working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Abueva's head.
Labak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Labak showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Abueva seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Labak drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Labak seems to have locked his on tight now - Abueva screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Labak, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kabal Labak!
Kabal Labak took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2017

#R1#
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Couturier connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Good leg kick by Couturier there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Couturier sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Couturier scores with a four punch combination!
Couturier lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Couturier.#CUT2#
It looks like Bo Smith has been cut.#CL2#
Couturier forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Couturier as the two fighters clinch.
Couturier works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith jumps guard but Couturier turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Couturier.
Couturier digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Couturier lands a body punch.
Couturier lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Couturier.
Couturier lands with a short shot to the head.
Couturier lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
Couturier works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Couturier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Couturier pushes Smith against the cage. Couturier is working some dirty boxing. Couturier pushes off with a quick right hook! Smith goes down! Smith tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Couturier moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurtis Couturier!
During a confident post fight interview, Kurtis Couturier thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2017

#R1#
Kapaldi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jasta's calf.
Kapaldi tries to score with a low kick but Jasta moves his leg out of the way.
Jasta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kapaldi can pounce on him.
Jasta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kapaldi throws a sloppy head kick and Jasta moves out of range easily.
Kapaldi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kapaldi avoids the head kick by Jasta.
Kapaldi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jasta counters with a nice leg kick.
Jasta misses with a head kick.
Kapaldi throws a lazy uppercut
and Jasta counters with a stiff right hand.
Pedro Kapaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapaldi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kapaldi misses with a body kick.
Jasta ducks under a wild hook from Kapaldi.#T1#
Kapaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jasta misses with a shot to the body
and Kapaldi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jasta avoids the head kick by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jasta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kapaldi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kapaldi tries a head kick but it misses.
Kapaldi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kapaldi scores with a nice right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Jasta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kapaldi connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kapaldi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kapaldi misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Kapaldi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jasta! But no joy.
Kapaldi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jasta checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kapaldi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jasta connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kapaldi scrambles back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kapaldi lunges at Jasta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jasta's hand.
Kapaldi throws a big shot that misses.
Kapaldi misses with a right hand
and Jasta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kapaldi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jasta's hands.
A right-left combo lands from Kapaldi.
Jasta moves away from the strike by Kapaldi. #T3#
Kapaldi throws out a loose jab but Jasta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jasta moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jasta has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jasta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jasta clobbers Kapaldi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice body punch from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kapaldi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jasta shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kapaldi connects with a solid leg kick.
Kapaldi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kapaldi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kapaldi swings for the body but Jasta moves out of range.
Kapaldi thumps Jasta with a low kick.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Kapaldi misses the target.
Kapaldi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters circling a little - Kapaldi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kapaldi tries a head kick but it misses.
Kapaldi connects with an inside leg kick.
Jasta lands a right hook to the body.
Jasta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Jasta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Jasta misses the target.
Kapaldi tries a head kick but it misses.
Kapaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick from Jasta lands but Kapaldi takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Kapaldi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kapaldi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kapaldi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jasta can do to turn this around?
Kapaldi lunges at Jasta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jasta's hand.
Kapaldi misses the shot to the body.
Kapaldi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kapaldi scores with a three punch combo!
Jasta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kapaldi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jasta misses with a left hand
and Kapaldi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jasta ducks under a wild hook from Kapaldi.
Jasta throws a head kick but Kapaldi moves out of range.
Jasta cracks Kapaldi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kapaldi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jasta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Jasta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Kapaldi misses with the combination.
Kapaldi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jasta checks a leg kick.
A lazy left from Kapaldi finds it's target.
Kapaldi tries to land a front kick but Jasta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kapaldi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kapaldi cracks a nice hook into Jasta's ribs.
Kapaldi throws a body kick that misses.
Kapaldi swings for the body but Jasta moves out of range.
Jasta is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kapaldi with a body shot.
Jasta avoids the body shot from Kapaldi.
A countering left hand to the body from Jasta misses.
Pedro Kapaldi is winning the standup battle so far.
Jasta avoids the body shot from Kapaldi. #T2#
Kapaldi lands a right hook to the body.
Kapaldi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kapaldi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kapaldi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kapaldi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Jasta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jasta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kapaldi misses with a body shot
and Jasta counters with a nice uppercut.
Kapaldi moves out of range of the strikes.
Kapaldi walks into a left hand.
Jasta blocks a low kick nicely.
Jasta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jasta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kapaldi moves away.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Jasta there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jasta might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kapaldi has got the better of the exchanges.
Jasta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jasta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kapaldi fails to land with a series of punches.
Kapaldi feints and then cracks Jasta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jasta down.
Jasta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kapaldi throws a jab when Jasta was well out of range.
Jasta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kapaldi throws a head kick that misses.
Jasta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kapaldi.
Good shot there by Jasta.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Jasta. Those never looked like landing.
Jasta scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jasta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kapaldi swings for the body but Jasta moves out of range.
Kapaldi lands a nice shot to the body.
Jasta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Kapaldi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Jasta finds it's target.
Good exchange - Kapaldi coming out on top.
Jasta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jasta slips under a jab from Kapaldi.
Jasta avoids the body shot from Kapaldi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Kapaldi dominated that second round.
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#
Kapaldi stuns Jasta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kapaldi.
Kapaldi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kapaldi throws a sloppy head kick
and Jasta counters with a series of strikes. Kapaldi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kapaldi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kapaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kapaldi throws a poor cross that misses
and Jasta counters with a nice uppercut.
Kapaldi throws a body kick that misses
and Jasta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jasta loads up on a big right hand but Kapaldi slips the punch.
Jasta misses with a hook
and Kapaldi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
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!
Kapaldi tries a low kick but Jasta avoids it.#T1#
Kapaldi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kapaldi misses with a double jab.
Jasta misses with a left hand
and Kapaldi counters with a thumping low kick.
Kapaldi walks into a left hand.
Jasta blocks a head kick by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi lands a head kick!
A shot to the body from Kapaldi misses
and Jasta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kapaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jasta moves away.
Kapaldi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jasta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kapaldi throws a leg kick
letting Jasta counter with a right hand.
Jasta avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like Jasta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jasta is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
No joy there for Kapaldi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kapaldi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jasta.
Kapaldi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left lands for Jasta.#ROC2#
Kapaldi is rocked!
Kapaldi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jasta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oh Kapaldi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jasta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kapaldi was well out of range. Poor timing from Jasta.
Kapaldi is looking to counter punch.
Kapaldi seems to have got his legs back now.
Kapaldi throws an off balance right hand
and Jasta counters with a straight right hand.
Kapaldi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A head kick by Kapaldi misses
and Jasta counters with a crisp right that sends Kapaldi to the canvas! Jasta follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamey Jasta!
An out of breath Jamey Jasta thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Couturier moves into the clinch successfully.
Couturier lands a body shot.
Tate jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Couturier walks away with a smile on his face. Tate gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Couturier has closed the distance and engaged Tate in a clinch.
Couturier lands a shoulder strike.
Couturier lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Couturier.
Couturier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Couturier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tate backwards.
Tate is breathing heavily.
Couturier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Couturier is leaning against Tate and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Couturier scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Couturier.
Couturier lands a right hand. #ROC2#
Tate is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jackson Tate has been cut.
Couturier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oh Tate is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tate has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Couturier is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Couturier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Couturier creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Tate's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Tate drops to his knees and Couturier pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurtis Couturier!
Kurtis Couturier seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2016

#R1##CL#
Fighter has Alves up against the cage in a clinch.
Alves takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Fighter on the inside.
Alves blocks an uppercut.
Fighter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alves backwards.
Alves has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fighter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fighter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alves is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fighter to keep the fight standing.
Fighter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alves tries to pull guard but Fighter won't allow it.
I was talking to Fighter's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nameless Fighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Alves.
Alves tries to pull guard but Fighter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fighter.
Fighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fighter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alves backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alves tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fighter smiles and moves away.
Fighter connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Alves to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nameless Fighter!
Nameless Fighter took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2016

#R1#
Lissington scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kent in his tracks.
Lissington connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kent momentarily. #CUT2#
It looks like Milan Kent has been cut.
Kent lands a head kick. Lissington smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kent fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lissington throws a leg kick but Kent sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kent seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Lissington clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Kent manages to break the clinch.
Lissington lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Lissington moves into the clinch successfully.
Lissington is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lissington is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lissington has Kent pushed against the cage.
Kent keeps control of Lissington as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Lissington gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lissington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lissington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lissington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Lissington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU2#
Kent is working an open guard so Lissington takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lissington closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kent circles away.
Lissington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kent looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lissington scores with a sloppy right hand. Kent should have avoided that one.
Lissington is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kent looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC2#
Kent is rocked!
Lissington closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Kent out cold! Kent corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryan Lissington!

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 29
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Astalo feints and then cracks Lissington's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lissington down.
Astalo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Astalo is looking to clinch.
Lissington wants to clinch.
Astalo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lissington drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Astalo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lissingtons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Astalo tests Lissington's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Lissington has closed the distance and engaged Astalo in a clinch.
Astalo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lissington's efforts to push away.
Astalo misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astalo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lissington definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Astalo throws an elbow that misses.
Lissington is trying to maintain a safe position but Astalo gets an underhook and turns Lissington into the cage.#BC2#
Astalo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lissington misses with a two punch combination.
Rami Astalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Astalo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lissington's sensitive parts. #T1#
The fighters circling - Lissington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Astalo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lissington throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lissington misses with an uppercut
and Astalo counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick from Lissington misses.
Lissington fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Astalo avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Lissington gets a clinch.
Astalo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lissington is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lissington fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Lissington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Astalo lands with a right to the head.
Astalo lands with a light punch inside.
Astalo throws a head punch that misses.
Astalo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Lissington jumps into guard, dragging Astalo to the mat. #SUB#
Lissington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Astalo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Astalo is looking to stand up but Lissington won't let him.
Lissington keeping moving, preventing Astalo from controlling successfully.
Astalo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lissington is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Astalo is controlling him.
Astalo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lissington's guard.
Astalo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Astalo wants to get up but he can't break Lissington's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Astalo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lissington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lissington misses with a hook. Astalo ducked under it nicely.
Astalo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Lissington there.#T3#
Astalo throws out a powerful jab.
Astalo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Astalo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Astalo throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Astalo.
It looked like Lissington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Astalo. Lissington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lissington jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Astalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lissington. #KD2#
Astalo lands a big head kick that sends Lissington tumbling to the mat! Astalo takes a step backwards and waves Lissington back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Lissington is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ryan Lissington has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lissington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oh Lissington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Astalo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lissington shoots in looking for a takedown. Astalo tries to sprawl out of it but Lissington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Astalo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lissington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Astalo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lissington seems to have got his legs back now.
Lissington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Astalo punishes Lissington's body with a nice straight punch.
Astalo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Astalo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lissington is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lissington on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lissington lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Lissington tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Astalo cracks Lissington with an open hand slap.
Astalo throws a nice head kick!
Astalo leaves Lissington with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rami Astalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lissington is breathing heavily.
Astalo lands a brutal head kick. Lissington looks out on his feet and Astalo throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Rami Astalo!
Our winner, Rami Astalo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mendoza enables Alves to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mendoza manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Alves controls from within his opponent's guard.
Alves lands a couple of elbows.
Alves wants to pass the guard but Mendoza is keeping the position.
Mendoza wants to stand up but Alves is controlling him.
Alves slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mendoza tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Alves has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Mendoza is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Alves yanks on the arm and Mendoza is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Alves.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Alves!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2016

#R1#
A punch combination from Alves misses.
Whitney throws a big counter combination but Alves scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thomas Whitney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alves swats away the attempt to clinch by Whitney.
Whitney throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Alves counters with a shoot takedown. Whitney fights it but they end up in guard.
Whitney is wriggling around but Alves manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Whitney tries to roll over but Alves keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Alves is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T1#
Whitney is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Whitney is kicking away at Alves from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Alves grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Whitney trying to push Alves off... Whitney taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Michael Alves!

Event: BFT-466: Sheck vs Jayne II
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Toby falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rubey counters with a two punch combo.
Rubey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Toby misses with a wild body shot.
Rubey misses with a combination
and Toby counters with a three punch combo that has Rubey backing up. Rubey nods at Toby to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Toby gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Toby is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rubey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Toby.
Toby working Rubey over with strikes. #T1#
Toby missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Toby is trying to work for a kimura but Rubey is defending well.
Well, if Toby is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rubey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Toby.
Rubey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Toby.
Rubey is trying to maintain the position but Toby is very close to passing his half guard.#ES#
Rubey manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL#
Rubey drives through and clinches with Toby against the cage.
Toby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Toby lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toby. #T2#
Toby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Toby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Toby lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rubey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toby throws a punch but it's blocked by Rubey.
Toby misses with some punches.
Rubey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Toby throws a punch but it's blocked by Rubey.
Toby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rubeys head.
Rubey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Toby pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Toby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rubey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Toby scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rubey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Toby pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Rubey. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Rubey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Toby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Rubey moves into range and clinches up with Toby.
Toby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rubey backwards.
Toby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toby swings wildly with an uppercut but Rubey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Toby gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice left hand lands by Toby.
Toby swings wildly with an uppercut but Rubey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toby misses with the head strike.
Toby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Toby.#T4#
Toby has a couple of punches blocked by Rubey.
Toby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toby has Rubey pressed against the cage, preventing Rubey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Toby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rubey goes for a takedown attempt but Toby pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Toby goes for a double leg but Rubey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rubey continues to drive forward.
Rubey appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toby throws a series of punches but Rubey moves out of range.
Toby with a jab.
Toby looks to land a combination. Rubey sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Toby defending well as Rubey loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Rubey closes the distance and clinches.
Toby scores with a shoulder strike.
Rubey blocks an uppercut.
Toby stops a takedown attempt from Rubey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Toby dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Rubey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Toby leaves Rubey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rubey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rubey is looking to clinch but Toby is avoiding it.
Toby is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rubey wants to clinch up but Toby keeps it at a distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Toby misses.
Rubey wants to clinch up but Toby keeps it at a distance.
Rubey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Toby sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rubey somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Toby instigates a clinch. #T1#
Toby scores with a shoulder strike.
Toby throws a punch but it's blocked by Rubey.
Toby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Toby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toby.
Rubey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toby misses with the head strike.
Toby misses with the head strike. #TD#
Rubey turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Toby regains half guard.
Toby moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Toby working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rubey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rubey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rubey showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Toby is on top in guard. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rubey keeping full guard, as Toby tries to pass.
Toby has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rubey seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SU2#
Toby stands and steps away. Rubey gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rubey slips under a jab.
Rubey tries to close the distance and clinch but Toby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Toby tries to clinch but Rubey is having none of it.
Toby circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Rubey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Toby avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Rubey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rubey is looking to score with low kicks.
Rubey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Toby manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Toby displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rubey. #TD2#
Toby fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rubey to the ground. Toby is now in Rubey's guard.
Toby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Toby is looking to work some ground and pound but Rubey has wrist control.
Toby with a nice head shot there.
Toby scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#CUT2#
It looks like Chris Rubey has been cut.
Rubey controls Toby momentarily but Toby frees himself.
Toby is in close to Rubey's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Toby wants to control from the top but Rubey keeps moving.
Rubey is looking to stand up but Toby isn't so interested in that idea.
Toby postures up in Rubey's guard and throws a big left but Rubey blocks it. #SU2#
Toby stands up from Rubey's guard - Toby perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rubey tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Toby makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rubey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Toby manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Toby's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rubey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rubey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Toby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Rubey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Toby shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rubey pinned against the cage. Rubey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Toby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rubey seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rubey tries to close the distance and clinch but Toby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rubey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Toby has closed the distance and engaged Rubey in a clinch.
James Toby seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rubey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rubey blocks an uppercut.
Toby swings wildly with an uppercut but Rubey uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toby misses with some punches.
Toby gets through Rubey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rubey blocking some punches.
Rubey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T1#
Rubey blocking some punches.
Toby scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rubey blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toby.
Rubey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Toby is defending well.
Toby swings wildly with an uppercut but Rubey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toby misses with the head strike.
Toby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rubey blocks an uppercut.
Toby lands with a right to the head.
Rubey blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toby.
Toby working aggressively here. #T2#
Rubey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rubey.
A head punch on the inside from Toby fails to land.
Toby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Toby on the inside.
Toby working aggressively here. #TD#
Rubey ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rubey no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rubey is striking but Toby is not phased and passes to half guard.
Toby seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Toby wants to pass the guard but Rubey is defending well.
Toby lands with a punch from half guard. #CUT2#
Chris Rubey's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Toby prevents Rubey from improving his position.
Toby seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Toby wants to free his trapped foot but Rubey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rubey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chris Rubey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rubey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Toby.
Rubey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Toby. #SUB2#
Toby is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rubey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Toby.
James Toby is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Toby is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU2#
Toby escapes and gets back to his feet.
Rubey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Toby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rubey circles away quickly and effectively.
Rubey tries to clinch
and Rubey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toby tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rubey defends well and Toby ends up having to push Rubey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Toby lands a nice looking body shot.
Rubey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Toby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A left and a right from Toby both land. Nice combination.
Toby checks a leg kick.
Toby scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#
Chris Rubey's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#CL#
Rubey moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Toby fails to land.
Rubey lands with a short shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Toby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Toby 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Toby!
Post fight, James Toby took to the microphone: 'Thanks Bobby B. And The SkrapBox '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2016

#R1##TD#
Lawson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alves is on top in guard. #REVB#
Lawson has momentary wrist control but Alves slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Alves has gone for a leg lock! Lawson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Alves's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alves is on top in guard. #REVB#
Alves throws a strike but Lawson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Alves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lawson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Alves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lawson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Lawson throws a big elbow that misses.
Lawson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lawson won't allow Alves to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Alves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Alves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lawson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Alves has his foot on Lawson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lawson works his way back into a safe position though.
Lawson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lawson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Alves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lawson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lawson wants to stand but Alves has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Alves throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SUB2#
Lawson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alves trying to control the position here.
Lawson landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Lawson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alves scores with a short punch from the bottom.#SUB2#
Alves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lawson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lawson working some strikes from top position.
Alves trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Alves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lawson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lawson distracts Alves with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Lawson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alves works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lawson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Alves's guard.#SUB2#
Lawson is sitting in close to Alves's body. Alves has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lawson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lawson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Alves.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michael Alves!

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