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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 29, 2023
#R1#
Octopus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vance pinned against the cage. Vance gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vance drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Octopus defends it well.
Octopus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vance as he jumps to the side.
Vance throws a big counter head kick but Octopus avoids it with no problem.
Vance stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Octopus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Octopus throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Vance moves into the clinch.
Octopus tries to circle away but Vance has him pinned against the cage.
Vance is trying to stall. #BC2#
Vance's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Octopus closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Vance pulls guard successfully.
Vance tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vance trying to keep a closed guard but Octopus is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Octopus trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vance's guard.
Octopus sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Vance has his foot on Octopus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Octopus works his way back into a safe position though.
Vance pulls Octopus in close to his closed guard and prevents Octopus from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vance looking for a sweep. Not yet Vance, not yet. #SUB2#
Vance working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Octopus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Octopus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vance goes for a double leg but Octopus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Octopus continues to drive forward.
Octopus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vance sprawls well. Vance wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Octopus gets slowly back to his feet.
Vance thinks about the counter body kick.
Vance fails to land the takedown.
Vance changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Octopus tries to avoid it but Vance manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Octopus to the ground. Octopus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vance wants to clinch.
Octopus thinks about countering with a body kick.
Vance swats away the attempt to clinch by Octopus.#T3#
Vance shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Octopus sprawls well. Octopus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vance gets slowly back to his feet.
Octopus blocks a head kick by Vance.
Vance misses with a body shot #CL#
and Octopus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Octopus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vance pulls his leg out and moves away.
Octopus tries to clinch but Vance is having none of it.
Octopus blocks a head kick by Vance.
Octopus shoots in for a double leg but Vance sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Octopus rushes Vance and presses him up against the cage.
Vance tries a body shot but Octopus blocks it.
Octopus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vance pulls his leg out and moves away.
Octopus is breathing heavily.
Octopus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Octopus tries to counter by clinching up but Vance breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Octopus tries to clinch but Vance moves out of range.
Vance tries for a takedown but Octopus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vance shoots in but no luck this time.
Vance fails with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Vance. Those never looked like landing.
A low kick from Vance misses #TD#
and Octopus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vance is trying to control the position but Octopus postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vance throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jett Vance will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Vance gets the takedown into side control.
Octopus is looking for a sweep.
Vance wants to stand but Octopus is controlling his arm.
Octopus being controlled for a moment.
Octopus is not content to let Vance control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vance misses with the ground and pound.#T1##SU2#
Vance decides to stand back up. Vance steps back and let's Octopus get back to his feet.
Vance fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vance shoots in for a takedown but Octopus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vance misses with a double jab.
Octopus darts in looking for a takedown but Vance gets double underhooks and turns Octopus into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Octopus fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Vance jumps into guard, dragging Octopus to the mat.
Vance working a defensive guard here.
Vance lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Vance trying to control but Octopus is working from the bottom. #T2#
Vance with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vance is stalling in the full guard.
Vance sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Octopus's guard. #SUB2#
Vance looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vance passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Octopus! #T3#
Vance trying to control but Octopus is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Vance looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Vance raining down shots from the mount!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vance scoring with strikes but Octopus is staying in there.
Jett Vance has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vance thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB2#
Vance working for a guillotine from mount but Octopus is in no mood to give up.
Vance tries to control but Octopus wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vance throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jett Vance showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Vance fails with an attempt to clinch.
Octopus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vance works Octopus's body with a nice hook.
Vance shoots in looking for a takedown but Octopus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vance's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Octopus throws a leg kick that misses.
Octopus looks to land a body kick but Vance moved away.
Vance dives in for a single leg takedown but Octopus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vance shoots in looking for a takedown. Octopus tries to sprawl out of it but Vance keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Octopus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Octopus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vladimir Octopus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jett Vance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Octopus tries for a takedown but Vance sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vance tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Octopus counters with a single leg into guard. Vance didn't expect that. #T1##SUB2#
Vance looking for a guillotine here but Octopus defends easily.
Octopus wants to get up but he can't break Vance's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vance looking to control.
Octopus trying to control the position from guard on top but Vance is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vance looking to control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Octopus trying to control the position from guard on top but Vance is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Octopus gets caught flat footed, as Vance shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vance wants to control from the top but Octopus keeps moving.
Vance advances to half guard.
Vance is trying to control the action in half guard but Octopus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vance missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vance is keen to just control but Octopus is a slippery customer.#T3#
Vance throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vance sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Octopus defending well though. #SUB2#
Vance is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Octopus is just riding it out for now. Vance eventually gives up the hold.
Vance has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vance tries to stand and escape but Octopus is controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vance is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vance moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vance tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Octopus defends well and Vance ends up having to push Octopus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Octopus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Octopus wants it to stay on the feet.
Vladimir Octopus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vance shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vance goes for a double leg but Octopus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Octopus continues to drive forward.
Octopus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vance wants to clinch.
Octopus throws a big counter combination but Vance scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vladimir Octopus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jett Vance is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vance fails with a takedown attempt.

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 Vladimir Octopus.
I think Vance 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 29, 2023
#R1##TD#
Winters shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Donaldson is looking to stand back up but Winters counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Donaldson. #REVB#
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.
Donaldson is looking for a sweep. Winters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Donaldson is looking to get back to full guard here but Winters has managed to pass to side control instead.
Donaldson tries to bench press Winters off him but Winters keeps the position. #SU#
Winters decides to stand back up. Winters steps back and let's Donaldson get back to his feet.
Winters fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donaldson throws a head kick but Winters moves out of range. #TD2#
Donaldson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winters wants to control but Donaldson is keeping busy. #T1#
Winters is not content to let Donaldson control the position.
Winters wants to control but Donaldson is keeping busy.
Winters manages to get to full guard.
Donaldson looking to sit in guard and control but Winters gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Winters is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Winters wants to control from the top but Donaldson keeps moving.
Donaldson controls Winters momentarily but Winters frees himself.
Winters lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Donaldson wants to sweep here but Winters controlling him for the moment.
Donaldson looking to control but Winters passes into half guard.
Winters is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3##SUB2#
Donaldson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winters pulls his head out easily.
Winters passes to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winters controlling from the full mount.
Winters raining down shots from the mount!
Winters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Donaldson is looking to escape.
Donaldson wants to hold on but Winters pushes him away.#T4##SUB#
Winters has control of Donaldson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Donaldson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Donaldson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Donaldson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Winters. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Donaldson working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winters trying to control but Donaldson is having none of it. #SUB#
Winters is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Donaldson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jayson Winters dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Winters shoots in for a takedown but Donaldson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Winters leaves Donaldson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Winters tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Donaldson defends well and Winters ends up having to push Donaldson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Donaldson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Winters is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Donaldson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Winters tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Donaldson defends well and Winters ends up having to push Donaldson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jayson Winters. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Winters pulls guard.
Winters keeping full guard, as Donaldson tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donaldson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Donaldson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Winters works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Donaldson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Donaldson looking to sit in guard and control but Winters gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Donaldson looking for a guillotine here but Winters defends easily.
Winters trying to control the position from guard on top but Donaldson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Donaldson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Winters manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Winters is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donaldson wants to control from the top but Winters keeps moving.
Donaldson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Winters preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Donaldson tries to free his leg and advance position but Winters is retaining full guard.
Jayson Winters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Winters throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Donaldson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Donaldson wants to control from the top but Winters keeps moving.
Donaldson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Donaldson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Donaldson trying to control the position from guard on top but Winters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Donaldson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Donaldson punishes Winters's body with a nice straight punch.
Donaldson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Winters swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Winters gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Donaldson to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SU2#
Winters is working an open guard so Donaldson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice sprawl there from Winters as Donaldson shoots in.
Donaldson tries to clinch there but Winters circles away.
Winters attempts a counter takedown but Donaldson avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Donaldson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Donaldson showed some decent athleticism there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colton Donaldson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Donaldson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Donaldson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Winters. Those never looked like landing.
Donaldson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Donaldson shoots in looking for a takedown but Winters manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Donaldson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Donaldson shoots in for a double leg but Winters sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jayson Winters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colton Donaldson.
Winters tries to clinch up.
Donaldson scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#It looks like Jayson Winters has been cut.
Donaldson lands with a nice combination. Winters backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donaldson throws a jab but it's blocked by Winters.
Winters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Donaldson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Winters scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Donaldson wants to get back to full guard but Winters has mounted him!
Donaldson regains half guard.
Donaldson missing with punches from the bottom.
Winters wants to get back to his feet.
Donaldson wants to control but Winters is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Winters sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Donaldson defending well though.
Donaldson wants to improve his position but Winters is controlling well.
Donaldson is refusing to be controlled, as Winters sits in half guard.
Winters works his foot free and advances to mount.
Winters trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Donaldson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Donaldson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #SUB#
Winters working for a submission but Donaldson is keeping him at bay.
Donaldson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Donaldson wants to hold on but Winters pushes him away.
Donaldson is squirming around, avoiding Winters's attempts to control the action.
Donaldson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Winters prevents Donaldson from getting the reversal.
Donaldson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Donaldson is trying desperately to improve position.
Donaldson keeps trying to improve his position.
Donaldson tries to buck Winters off but he can't manage it.
Winters looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donaldson working to try and regain half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jayson Winters!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 29, 2023
#R1#
Van Heeten scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Brendan Atkins has been cut.
Van Heeten lands a glancing blow to the side of Atkins's head.
Van Heeten fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Heeten with the inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Atkins.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Atkins.
Atkins avoids the body shot from Van Heeten.
Atkins dives in for a single leg takedown but Van Heeten sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Atkins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Van Heeten misses with a right hand
and Atkins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Atkins gets a double leg takedown into Van Heeten's guard.#SUB2#
Atkins drops back looking for a leg! Van Heeten is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Van Heeten manages to kick Atkins off! Atkins jumps back into Van Heeten's guard.
Atkins passes into half guard. #T1#
Van Heeten keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Atkins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Van Heeten pushes Atkins off looking to stand but Atkins dives back in and keeps control.
Atkins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Atkins controlling the action here.
Van Heeten tries to kick Atkins off in order to stand up. Atkins Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU2#
Atkins has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Atkins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Van Heeten throws a right and a left that Atkins avoids nicely.
It seemed like Atkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atkins.
Atkins jumps guard but Van Heeten stands there with Atkins around his waist. Atkins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Koen Van Heeten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Atkins.
A short right from Van Heeten. #T3#
Van Heeten lands a left hand.
Atkins looking for a takedown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Heeten.
Van Heeten wants to stall. #BC2#
Atkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Atkins fails to land the takedown.
Atkins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Atkins ducks under a wild hook from Van Heeten.
Atkins staying out of range there.
Atkins follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Van Heeten fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Atkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Van Heeten just misses with a punch to the body.
Atkins tries to clinch up but Van Heeten circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Heeten misses with a body shot.
Van Heeten lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Atkins at a distance.
Atkins fails with the takedown
and Van Heeten counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Brendan Atkins's cut even more.
Sloppy strikes from Atkins. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Heeten misses the target.
Atkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Atkins blocks a jab.
Van Heeten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Heeten just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Heeten misses with a right hand
and Atkins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Van Heeten displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Atkins.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koen Van Heeten dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brendan Atkins's cut.
That's time! Van Heeten's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A slow jab from Van Heeten misses its intended target.
Van Heeten tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Atkins is able to avoid easily.
Atkins walks into a stiff left hand from Van Heeten.
Van Heeten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Heeten lands a head shot.
Van Heeten blocks a head kick by Atkins.
Van Heeten tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Atkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koen Van Heeten is winning the standup battle so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Atkins checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Heeten. Atkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Heeten doesn't manage to clinch there - Atkins circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins has his takedown stuffed
enabling Van Heeten to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Atkins pushes Van Heeten up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Heeten scores with a shot to the side of Atkins's head.
Atkins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Van Heeten to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Atkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Heeten avoids it.
Atkins tries to pull guard but Van Heeten won't allow it.
Koen Van Heeten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Atkins.
Atkins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Come on Van Heeten - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Atkins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Van Heeten is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Van Heeten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atkins can do to turn this around?
Van Heeten blocks an uppercut.
Atkins blocking some punches. #BC2#
Atkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Heeten misses with a low kick as Atkins jumps back.
Van Heeten lands a leg kick that knocks Atkins off balance momentarily.
Van Heeten lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brendan Atkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Atkins ducks under a wild hook from Van Heeten.
Van Heeten fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Atkins checks it well.
Van Heeten sets himself, and Atkins steps forward looking for the clinch! Van Heeten avoids it this time.#T2#
Van Heeten circles away from the clinch attempt.
Atkins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Van Heeten misses with a wild combination.
Koen Van Heeten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Heeten fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Atkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Heeten throws an overhand right that lands on Atkins's shoulder, as Atkins tries to avoid the shot.
Atkins dives in for a single leg takedown but Van Heeten sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Atkins shoots in for a double leg but Van Heeten sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Atkins shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Heeten tries to sprawl out of it but Atkins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Heeten manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Heeten throws a hook to the side of Atkins's head but Atkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Atkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Atkins is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
Van Heeten tries to clinch there but Atkins circles away.
Van Heeten with the inside leg kick.
Van Heeten fails to land with a series of punches.
Koen Van Heeten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Heeten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Heeten tries to close the distance and clinch but Atkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Heeten connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#The cut above Brendan Atkins's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Van Heeten throws out a leg kick but Atkins moves out of range and Van Heeten only half commits.
Atkins wants to clinch but Van Heeten slips to the side
and Atkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Atkins ducks under a wild hook from Van Heeten.
Van Heeten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atkins moves away from the strike by Van Heeten.
Atkins shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Heeten tries to sprawl out of it but Atkins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Heeten manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Van Heeten throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Heeten stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Heeten throws a looping overhand right but Atkins ducks down to avoid it.
Atkins shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Heeten sprawls well. He's pushed Atkins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Van Heeten feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Heeten lands a jab.#CUT#Brendan Atkins's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Van Heeten scores with a shot to the body.
Atkins slips a straight right by Van Heeten.
Atkins wants to counter the offense by Van Heeten and move into the clinch position.
Atkins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Atkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Atkins misses with a takedown attempt
and Van Heeten counters with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koen Van Heeten dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brendan Atkins's cut.
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#
Good work by Atkins as he checks the leg kick.
Atkins with a poor takedown
and Van Heeten counters with a stiff right hand.
Atkins tries for a takedown but Van Heeten circles away easily
and Van Heeten counters with a right hand to the body.
Van Heeten is looking to slow Atkins down with leg kicks.
Atkins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #KD#
Van Heeten drops Atkins with a beautiful combination! Atkins stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Van Heeten is looking for the KO!#ROC#Atkins is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Koen Van Heeten!
A very excited looking Koen Van Heeten made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 08, 2021
#R1#
Jackson shoots in but Bonucci avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Bonucci, which made it look bad.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Bonucci pushes him off.#TD2#
Jackson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson wants to control but Bonucci is keeping him busy.
Bonucci struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonucci tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Bonucci tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
You can see the frustration on Bonucci's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bonucci trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Jackson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Jackson is looking to control Bonucci but Bonucci is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Jackson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bonucci is defending well though. Jackson let's go of the attempt for now.
Bonucci rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Bonucci is trying to get back to full guard.
Bonucci keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bonucci tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonucci moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bonucci is controlling Jackson 's posture.#T3#
Bonucci preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bonucci's head.
Bonucci wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bonucci looking for a sweep. Not yet Bonucci, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bonucci stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson . Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Mario Bonucci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Jackson .
Bonucci misses with a kick to the body.
Despite the aggression on Jackson 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bonucci throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Bonucci has managed to clinch.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bonucci avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bonucci has Jackson pushed against the cage.
Bonucci prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jackson looks winded!
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Bonucci has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Bonucci breaks the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonucci looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Bonucci looking to score a takedown here. Jackson is defending well but Bonucci drives through and ends up in Jackson 's guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bonucci manages to pass to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Bonucci dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Bonucci clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Bonucci pulls Jackson into guard.
Bonucci preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bonucci has control of Jackson 's left arm, preventing Jackson from doing any damage.
Jackson won't allow Bonucci to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonucci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bonucci will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #T1#
Bonucci trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Bonucci has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Bonucci trying to control the position here.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mario Bonucci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bonucci circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bonucci defends it nicely.
Bonucci feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Bonucci looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Bonucci is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Bonucci eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson is staying active underneath Bonucci, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##ES2#
Jackson kicks off Bonucci and gets to his feet.
Bonucci throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson swinging wildly here. #CL#
Bonucci gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bonucci stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bonucci is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4##TD#
Bonucci jumps into guard, dragging Jackson to the mat.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bonucci is keeping the position for now.
My spies in Tran MMA Gym inform me that Jackson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Bonucci has wrist control.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Bonucci has wrist control.
Bonucci is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Bonucci is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonucci looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Bonucci dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Bonucci gets a takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Bonucci there.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Bonucci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mario Bonucci overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bonucci thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Bonucci working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonucci with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jackson is staying active underneath Bonucci, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Bonucci working Jackson over with strikes.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Bonucci is very close to passing his half guard.
Bonucci looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bonucci looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
It looks like Bonucci is going to stand back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bonucci takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson misses with a double jab. #TD2#
Jackson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bonucci tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jackson is in Bonucci's guard.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bonucci managing to control the position. #SUB#
Bonucci has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Jackson doesn't defend quickly enough and Bonucci has managed to lock this one up! Can Jackson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bonucci on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mario Bonucci!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 08, 2021
#R1##TD2#
Vittalli manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shields on his heels. He'll look to pass Shields's guard now, I'm sure.#SU2#
Vittalli gets to his feet. Shields looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Vittalli is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shields goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Lorenzo Vittalli has been cut.#TD2#
Vittalli darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Shields manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Vittalli keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stalling in the clinch from Vittalli.
Vittalli fails to pull guard.
Vittalli is trying to drag Shields to the mat but Shields just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vittalli has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shields is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jason Shields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorenzo Vittalli.#T1##BC2#
Vittalli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shields throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shields throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Vittalli feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Vittalli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vittalli advances position into side control!
Vittalli controlling from side mount. #T2#
Vittalli lands some shots froms side control.
Vittalli controls the position.
Shields tries to bench press Vittalli off him but Vittalli keeps the position.
Shields might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Vittalli has an Americana. Shields didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Vittalli is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Vittalli hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lorenzo Vittalli!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 08, 2021
#R1#
Gravitti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Duff finds it's way round the side to connect with Gravitti's head.
Gravitti moves out of range as Duff throws a body kick.
Duff looks for a takedown but Gravitti sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Duff or perhaps it was just good defense by Gravitti, which made it look bad.
Gravitti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Duff as he avoids it easily.
Gravitti shoots in looking for a takedown. Duff tries to sprawl out of it but Gravitti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Duff manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Duff appears to be looking for a big counter.
Duff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gravitti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Duff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duff takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Duff fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gravitti avoids it really well and circles away.
Gravitti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Gravitti throws a half hearted mid kick.
A punch combination from Gravitti misses.
Gravitti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Duff swivels and escapes.
Gravitti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Duff shoots in and drives through. Gravitti sprawls well.
Duff shoots in for a double leg but Gravitti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Gravitti rushes Duff and presses him up against the cage.
Gravitti gets underhooks to prevent Duff's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Gravitti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Duff is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gravitti pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
Duff drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Duff throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gravitti prevents the takedown attempt. #BC2#
Gravitti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gravitti shoots in for a takedown but Duff shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Duff throws a combination. Gravitti tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duff displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gravitti.
Duff is looking to counter the offense by Gravitti and move into the clinch.
Gravitti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Duff manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gravitti lands a leg kick that knocks Duff off balance momentarily.
Duff shoots in and drives through. Gravitti sprawls well.#T3#
Duff shoots for a takedown but Gravitti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Duff is breathing heavily.
Gravitti misses with a takedown attempt - Duff sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Duff doesn't manage to clinch there - Gravitti circles away.
Duff tries a head kick but it misses.
Duff slaps away a takedown attempt from Gravitti, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for Gravitti with that takedown attempt.
Duff shoots for a takedown but Gravitti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Duff rushes Gravitti and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Gravitti is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Duff to keep the fight standing.
Gravitti wants a takedown but no success here.
Duff really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gravitti taking a breather.
Gravitti blocks the elbow strike.
Duff tries to pull guard but Gravitti won't allow it. #BC2#
Gravitti manages to break the clinch.
Gravitti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duff moves away.
Gravitti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duff drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gravitti sprawls and moves away.
Duff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gravitti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gravitti takes a swing at Duff's ribcage but misses.
Duff tries to clinch but Gravitti moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that David Duff will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gravitti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duff closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gravitti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gravitti tries to clinch but Duff moves out of range.
Duff misses with a double jab.
Duff throws a right hand that Gravitti ducks under and follows up with a left that Gravitti also avoids with ease.
Duff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gravitti moves away.
As Duff backs off Gravitti throws a huge counter combo but Duff manages to avoid it all.
Duff tries to clinch but Gravitti moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gravitti! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Duff closes the distance and clinches.
Gravitti can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Gravitti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gravitti tries for a takedown but Duff sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
David Duff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Gravitti.#T1#
Duff shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gravitti sprawls well. Gravitti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Duff gets slowly back to his feet.
Duff ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Duff shoots in for a takedown but Gravitti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gravitti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Duff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Duff backs off Gravitti throws a huge counter combo but Duff manages to avoid it all.
Gravitti avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Duff displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gravitti.
Gravitti is breathing heavily.
Duff misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Duff moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Leon Gravitti has been cut.
Gravitti fails with a takedown attempt.
Duff dives in and grabs Gravitti's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gravitti pushes down on Duff's head and hops out.
Gravitti looks for a takedown but Duff sprawls well.
A counter left hand to the body from Duff misses its target.#T3#
Gravitti misses with a takedown attempt - Duff sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Duff has managed to clinch.
Duff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gravitti avoids the elbow strike from Duff, against the cage.
Duff manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gravitti is trying to pull guard but Duff turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Gravitti manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Duff shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gravitti counters with a stiff right hand.
Gravitti shoots in for a double leg but Duff sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Duff tries to clinch but Gravitti moves out of range.
Duff throws a head kick but Gravitti moves out of range.
David Duff is winning the standup battle so far.
Duff jabs Gravitti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gravitti misses the shot to the body.
Duff changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A left lands for Duff.
Gravitti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Duff.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duff shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gravitti pinned against the cage. Gravitti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Duff dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leon Gravitti'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#
Nice takedown defense from Gravitti. No joy for Duff on that attempt.
Gravitti fails with the takedown.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gravitti shoots for a double leg takedown but Duff sprawls well. He's pushed Gravitti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Duff misses with a takedown attempt - Gravitti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gravitti feints the counter takedown.
Gravitti leaves Duff with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Duff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravitti swats away the attempt to clinch by Duff.
Duff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Gravitti wants to clinch up but Duff keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Duff takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duff gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gravitti.
Duff is trying to break the clinch but Gravitti has him pressed against the cage.
Gravitti lands a shoulder strike.
Gravitti has Duff pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Duff manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Duff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gravitti is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Duff to keep the fight standing.
Gravitti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Duff or not. #T2#
Gravitti tries to score a body lock takedown but Duff shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Gravitti breaks the clinch.
Duff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gravitti shoots for a double leg takedown but Duff sprawls well. He's pushed Gravitti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Duff has Gravitti up against the cage in a clinch.
David Duff has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gravitti is trying to pull guard but Duff turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Duff goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gravitti prevents it.
Gravitti tries to pull guard but Duff holds him up against the cage and eventually Gravitti drops back down to his feet.
Gravitti jumps guard but Duff turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Gravitti is pressed up against the cage. Duff has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gravitti down to the mat. Gravitti avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Gravitti forces Duff back against the cage and clinches.
Gravitti tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Duff smiles and moves away.
Duff throws a head kick but Gravitti moves out of range.
Duff slaps away a takedown attempt from Gravitti, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Duff clinches up with Gravitti and pushes him back against the cage.
Duff tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Duff drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gravitti wants a takedown but no success here. #T4#
Duff wants to break free but Gravitti has control.
Duff tries to break the clinch but Gravitti is controlling the position.
Duff jumps guard but Gravitti turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Duff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gravitti can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Gravitti jumps into guard, dragging Duff to the mat.
Gravitti wants to stand but Duff is controlling the position.
Duff content to stall in guard here.
Leon Gravitti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Duff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duff looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leon Gravitti.
I think Duff has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Leon Gravitti!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 08, 2021
#R1#
Daksse will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Daksse throws a body punch but Heal moves out of range.
Heal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daksse.
Good work by Heal as he checks the leg kick.
Daksse shoots in but Heal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sloppy strikes from Heal. Those never looked like landing.
Heal shoots in but no luck this time.
Heal tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daksse tries to avoid it but Heal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daksse to the ground. Daksse escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Daksse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daksse fails to land with a series of punches.
Heal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daksse.
Jake Heal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mido Daksse.#TD2#
Daksse looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Daksse is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Daksse avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Daksse looking to pass the guard.
Heal pulls Daksse in close to prevent any damage.
Heal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daksse manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Daksse can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Heal controls the pace.#SUB2#
Heal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Daksse looks winded!#SU#
Heal gets to his feet - Daksse follows without any prompting.
Daksse doesn't manage to clinch there - Heal circles away.
Heal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Heal looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Daksse stuffs the takedown attempt from Heal. Heal gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Heal gets a double leg takedown into Daksse's guard.

Daksse kicks Heal off and gets to his feet.
Heal slips a straight right by Daksse.
Heal scores with a body shot.
Heal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daksse.
Heal thinks about countering with a head kick.
Heal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daksse swivels and escapes.
Heal throws a low kick but Daksse avoids it.#CL#
Heal takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bit of stalling here from Heal. #T4#
Daksse prevents Heal from breaking the clinch.
Heal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Heal has Daksse pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Daksse manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Heal breaks from the clinch.
Daksse tries to clinch but Heal is having none of it. #CL#
Heal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Heal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Heal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Daksse.
A hook to the body from Heal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jake Heal will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Heal lands a nice shot to the body.
Daksse shoots in for a takedown but Heal shows good takedown defense.
Heal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daksse is fending him off so far but Heal persists. Nope, Daksse circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Heal has closed the distance and engaged Daksse in a clinch.
Daksse keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Heal's efforts to push away.
Heal fails to pull guard.
Daksse tries to pull guard but Heal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Heal pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Heal controlling from the top position.
Daksse is breathing heavily.#T1#
Heal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Heal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU#
Heal decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Daksse, up you get!
Daksse looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Heal is fending him off so far but Daksse persists. Nope, Heal circles away and we're back to standing.
Heal is looking to counter with head kicks.
Jake Heal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mido Daksse.
Daksse blocks a head kick by Heal.
Heal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Heal closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Heal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Heal changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Daksse fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Heal lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Heal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daksse paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Daksse fails with a takedown attempt.
Heal scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Heal lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CL#
Heal pushes Daksse up against the cage in a clinch.
Heal tries to break free but Daksse pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Heal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Heal decides to pull guard.
Daksse preventing the sweep.
Heal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daksse manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Daksse can do anything to dispel that myth.
Heal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Daksse works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Heal forces his way into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heal trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Heal dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Heal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Daksse in his tracks.
A head kick misses from Daksse.
Heal tries to counter with a takedown but Daksse is quick to defend against it.
Daksse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Heal stuffs the takedown.
Heal is looking to clinch.
Heal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daksse sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Heal somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heal tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daksse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Daksse tries to clinch but Heal moves out of range.
Daksse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Heal fails to land the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daksse! But no joy.
Heal tries to clinch but Daksse is having none of it.
Daksse wants to clinch.
Heal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Daksse as Heal shoots in.
Daksse is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Heal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heal circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2#
Heal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daksse swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daksse is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A head kick misses from Heal.
Daksse slaps away a takedown attempt from Heal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Heal misses with an attempted mid kick.
Daksse wants to counter with a clinch but Heal pushes him away.
Daksse is looking to clinch but Heal is avoiding it.
Daksse dives in and grabs Heal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Heal pushes down on Daksse's head and hops out.
Jake Heal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heal has a takedown stuffed.
Daksse now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Daksse shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Heal fails with the takedown.
Daksse circles away from the clinch attempt.
Heal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Heal closes the distance and clinches.
Daksse tries for a takedown. No joy.
Heal throws a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Heal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Heal tries for a takedown but Daksse manages to get underhooks.
Daksse working hard to break the clinch.
Heal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Heal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daksse can do to turn this around?#T4##TD#
Heal pulls Daksse into guard.
Daksse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heal is keeping the position for now.
Daksse wants to control from the top but Heal keeps moving.
Daksse really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Heal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Heal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daksse is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Heal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Heal!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 15, 2018
#R1#
Fike shoots in but no luck this time.
Franek throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Franek clinches up with Fike and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Franek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fike throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Franek counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Franek has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fike uses from the top position.
Franek wants to sweep here but Fike controlling him for the moment.
Fike trying to control but Franek is working from the bottom.
Franek controlling Fike's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Fike trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fike could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Franek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fike is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fike pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Franek is keeping the position for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fike wants to control from the top but Franek keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Franek looking to score a takedown here. Fike is defending well but Franek drives through and ends up in Fike's guard.
Fike is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Franek showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Franek postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fike not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fike bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Franek's guard. #REVR#
Franek is pulling down on Fike's head to control his posture. #ES2#
Franek has his feet on Fike's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Franek connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Fike tries to clinch up but Franek circles away and keeps his distance.
Fike connects with the punch.
Franek ducks right into an uppercut from Fike.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fike. Franek does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Fike drives through with a takedown into Franek's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fike looking to sit in guard and control but Franek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Franek stands up over Fike, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Franek controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Franek must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fike looking to hit a scissor sweep but Franek is one step ahead there.
Fike trying to keep a closed guard but Franek is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fike is on top in guard. #REVR#
Fike trying to control the position from guard on top but Franek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fike manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franek is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Szczepan Franek dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Fike has a takedown stuffed.
Fike stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fike wants it to stay on the feet.
Franek shoots for a takedown but Fike saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Franek bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fike is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
You can see the frustration on Fike's face as Franek controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Franek decides to stand back up. Franek steps back and let's Fike get back to his feet.#T1#
Fike lands a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franek.
Mike Fike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Szczepan Franek.
Franek keeps the fight on the outside.
Fike shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Franek defends it nicely.
Fike misses with an uppercut.
Fike wants to clinch.
Fike wants to clinch up but Franek keeps it at a distance.
Franek is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fike is looking to clinch but Franek is avoiding it.
Franek wants to counter with a clinch but Fike pushes him away.
Fike lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Fike leaves Franek with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fike misses with a head kick.
Fike pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Franek feints a counter leg kick.
Franek walks into a jab.
Fike connects with a nice looking jab. #TD2#
Franek shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fike might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Franek is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fike trying to control the position.
Franek pushes down on Fike's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Franek controlling the pace. #SUB#
Fike actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2#
Franek is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fike defends it well.
Fike throws a strike from the bottom but Franek passes into side control!
Fike is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Franek is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fike is just riding it out for now. Franek eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Franek connects with a nice short shot to Fike's temple.
Franek slows the pace down in half guard.
Franek is looking to advance position but Fike won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Szczepan Franek will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Fike's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Fike darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
so Franek counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fike is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Franek looking for subs off his back but Fike has passed one foot through into half guard. #ES2#
Franek has one foot on Fike's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Fike.
Fike shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Franek but Franek pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Fike scores with a jab.#TD#
Fike drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Franek is wriggling around but Fike manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Fike wants to pass to mount but Franek is defending the position.
Franek keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
Fike has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fike landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fike avoids the attempt from Franek to control.
Franek throwing punches from his back. He's mounted here but still fighting back.
Szczepan Franek has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fike looking to control but Franek is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fike throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Franek because Fike loaded up on that one. #T3#
Franek throwing hammer fists to the chest of Fike. What's that going to do exactly?
Franek is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fike throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Fike throws some wild stikes that Franek manages to avoid easily.
Franek is working to get back to half guard. #SU#
Fike stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Franek looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fike is fending him off so far but Franek persists. Nope, Fike circles away and we're back to standing.
Franek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Franek pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Franek leaves Fike with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fike bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Franek's head.
Fike tries to clinch up but Franek circles away and keeps his distance.
Fike fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Fike. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franek takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A combination from Franek does no damage. #CL2#
Franek gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Franek gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fike regains guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franek slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mike Fike has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Szczepan Franek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Franek wants to get up but he can't break Fike's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

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 Mike Fike.
I think Franek 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Szczepan Franek!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 27, 2017
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fike enables Franek to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fike manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Franek won't allow Fike to sweep him here.
Franek slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fike looking to control.
Franek controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Franek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Franek lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fike will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Franek content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Franek works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franek controlling the pace.
Franek lands with a punch from half guard.
Franek not doing much here. #SU2#
Franek stands up out of the half guard.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Franek. #T2#
Fike shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Franek counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Franek. #TD2#
Franek has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fike clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Franek has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Fike's body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fike looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB2#
Franek is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Fike is defending well though. Franek let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Fike defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Franek's arms.
Fike is trying to stand back up. #T4#
Franek lands a shot to the head.
Franek keeps control of the position easily here as Fike tries to buck him off.
Franek is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Fike. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franek is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Szczepan Franek dominated that round.
That's time! Fike's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fike fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab, jab by Fike - just one landing.
Franek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fike wants to clinch up but Franek keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Franek forces Fike back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Franek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Franek fails with a takedown attempt.
Fike drops down looking for a counter takedown but Franek sprawls and moves away.
Fike wants to clinch up but Franek keeps it at a distance.
Fike tries to clinch up but Franek circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fike throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Franek feints the counter takedown.
Fike lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Franek is defended easily by Fike.#T1##CL2#
Franek has closed the distance and engaged Fike in a clinch.
Franek unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Franek gets underhooks to prevent Fike's takedown attempt.
Franek wants a takedown but no success here.
Mike Fike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Szczepan Franek.
Fike changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Franek fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fike tries to close the distance and clinch up but Franek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fike backing away here, and Franek unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Szczepan Franek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Fike.
Franek keeps the fight on the outside.
Fike darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Franek on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Franek walks into a stiff left hand from Fike.
Franek ducks under a wild hook from Fike.#TD2#
Franek closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fike did well to prevent Franek getting side control.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franek trying to control the pace.
Franek is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Fike looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Franek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Franek keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fike could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SU2#
Franek decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Fike tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Franek paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Fike misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Franek counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Franek.
Szczepan Franek has got the better of the ground game so far.
Franek seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fike looking to control.
Franek stays in close to Fike's body and controls the position. #SU2#
Franek decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Fike gets caught napping as Franek dives in and scores a takedown. Fike manages to retain guard.#T4#
Franek sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fike is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Franek is controlling him.
Franek controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Franek prevents Fike from getting back to his feet.
Franek controlling from the top position.
Franek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fike swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Szczepan Franek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fike with a hook.#TD2#
Franek shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fike napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Franek just content to control the position.
Fike regains half guard.
Franek not doing much here.
Franek working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Fike kicks Franek off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Franek closes the distance and clinches.#T1##TD2#
Franek decides to pull guard.
Fike wants to control from the top but Franek keeps moving.
Franek has his hands on Fike's head, controlling the position.
Fike throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Franek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fike would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Franek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fike is fighting to break Franek's control of his arms but Franek is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Franek is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fike is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2#
Franek moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Franek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Franek closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fike circles away.
Fike swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Franek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fike throws a head kick but Franek moves out of range.
Fike throws a head kick that misses.
Franek shoots in for a takedown but Fike shows good takedown defense.
Fike lands with a right hand.
Fike lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Fike wants to clinch up but Franek keeps it at a distance.
Fike backing away here, and Franek unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fike tries to clinch up.
Franek tries for a takedown but Fike sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mike Fike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Szczepan Franek.
Fike fails with an attempt to clinch.
Franek takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fike looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Franek is looking for the big counter here.
A left lands for Fike.
Franek swats away the attempt to clinch by Fike.
Fike jabs Franek right on the nose. Franek blinks but takes it well.
Fike tries to close the distance and clinch up but Franek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fike tries to close the distance and clinch but Franek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Jab by Fike.
Mike Fike is winning the standup battle so far.
Franek shoots in but Fike avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fike paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Franek walks into a stiff left hand from Fike.#CL2#
Franek clinches up with Fike and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fike wants to get back to striking at distance but Franek won't allow it.
Fike is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Franek gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fike tries a knee to the head but Franek blocks it.
Franek stalling in the clinch.
Franek jumps guard but Fike stands there with Franek around his waist. Franek gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mike Fike has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Szczepan Franek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fike is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Franek is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Fike showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Franek 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Szczepan Franek!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 22, 2017
#R1#
Fike dips to his left and cracks Franek with an uppercut!
Fike tries to close the distance and clinch but Franek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Franek drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fike is trying to keep Franek in close.
Fike manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Franek manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Franek bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fike's guard. #REVB#
Franek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fike is keeping the position for now.
Franek is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like Franek 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.#T1#
Franek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Franek stands up over Fike, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Franek stopping the sweep attempt from Fike.
Franek controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fike trying to keep a closed guard but Franek is proving a slippery customer.
Franek passes Fike's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fike is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fike is looking to escape.
Franek blocks the strikes from Fike. #T3##SUB2#
Franek is looking for a kimura but Fike is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Franek to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Franek seems to be looking for submissions.
Fike wants to control but Franek is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Franek fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fike sprawls well initially but Franek persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Franek seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fike wants to get back to full guard.
Fike is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Franek slows the pace down in half guard.
Franek is thwarting Fike's attempts to control the position.
Fike is trying to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Franek stands up from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franek defending well as Fike loads up on a big left hand.
Fike scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Szczepan Franek dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Franek drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Franek slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Franek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Franek stands and throws Fike's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Franek remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Szczepan Franek has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fike manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franek with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Franek looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fike with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Franek is working for a submission of some sort.
Franek keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fike is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Franek in particular looking to stall.
Franek is looking to advance position but Fike won't allow it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Franek performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Franek drops an elbow to the side of Fike's head.
Fike wants to control but Franek is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Franek controlling the action here.
Fike blocking the ground and pound attempt from Franek. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Fike doesn't manage to clinch there - Franek circles away.
Fike tries to clinch but Franek is having none of it.
Fike changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Franek tries to avoid it but Fike manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Franek to the ground. Franek escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Franek shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fike manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Franek is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Franek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fike swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Franek stands and throws Fike's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Fike struggling a bit here.
Fike might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Franek lands a few punches from side control.
Franek just content to control the position.
Fike struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Franek is trying to get an arm triangle but Fike is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Szczepan Franek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Fike tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Franek shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Franek was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Fike bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Szczepan Franek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fike lands with an overhand left.
Fike sizes up Franek with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fike thumps Franek with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Fike.
Good shot there by Fike.
Franek moves out of range as Fike strikes.
Fike tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Franek counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fike manages to get to full guard. #T1#
Fike is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Franek engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Franek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Franek is in close to Fike's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fike wants to stand but Franek is controlling the position.
Franek stays in close to Fike's body and controls the position.
Franek won't allow Fike to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mike Fike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franek takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Franek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fike moves away.
Franek swats away the attempt to clinch by Fike.
Fike tries to clinch up.
Fike is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Franek closes the distance and pushes Fike back into the cage.#T3##TD2#
Franek has picked Fike up - he's going for a ride! Franek dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Franek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Franek takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Franek tries to pass to full mount but Fike defends it.
Franek with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Fike actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB2#
Franek seems to be working for a kimura but Fike defends the submission attempt.
Fike is looking to control Franek's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fike avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fike lands a jab to the head.
Mike Fike has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Szczepan Franek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Franek drives through and clinches with Fike against the cage.

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 Mike Fike.
I think Franek 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Szczepan Franek!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 22, 2017
#R1##TD#
Geeson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rome controlling the position for now.
Geeson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rome is squirming around, avoiding Geeson's attempts to control the action.
Rome bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rome preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB#
Geeson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rome wants to pass the guard but Geeson is keeping the position.
Rome is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rome stands up over Geeson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rome tries to free his leg and advance position but Geeson is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Geeson looking for a guillotine here but Rome defends easily.
Rome really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Geeson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Geeson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rome passes Geeson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Geeson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rome working the head and body with strikes.
Rome slips a nice elbow through Geeson's hands, connecting with Geeson's forehead.
Rome trying to control the pace.
Rome prevents Geeson from improving his position.
Rome with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Rome looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rome moves into full mount! Geeson won't be happy about that!
Rome avoids the attempt from Geeson to control.
Rome in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
BOOM! Rome connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rome controlling the position easily from mount.
Rome putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Rome looking to finish Geeson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Geeson!#SUB2#
Rome looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Rome is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Geeson is surviving well by controlling Rome's body position as best he can.
Rome landing strikes from the mount.
Rome tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Geeson gets back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Geeson tries to kick Rome off but Rome keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rome looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rome is taking a breather. Geeson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Rome dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rome shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD#
Geeson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rome quickly recovers to half guard.
Rome wants to control but Geeson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rome can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Geeson is working for a submission of some sort.
Geeson wants to free his trapped foot but Rome is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rome moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome looking to hit a scissor sweep but Geeson is one step ahead there.
Rome pulls Geeson in to control the position. #T1#
Rome looking to hit a scissor sweep but Geeson is one step ahead there.
Geeson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rome looking for a sweep. Not yet Rome, not yet.
Rome is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rome has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rome throws a nice elbow from the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Geeson feints and as Rome raises his hands in defense, Geeson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rome tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rome has his hands on Geeson's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Rome had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Geeson defends it easily.
Rome controlling Geeson's posture.
Jake Rome has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Rome keeping moving, preventing Geeson from controlling successfully.
Geeson being controlled here momentarily.
Rome tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rome looks to score with a jab to the body but Geeson is just out of range.#TD#
Geeson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rome looking to hit a scissor sweep but Geeson is one step ahead there. #T4#
Rome keeping moving, preventing Geeson from controlling successfully.
Geeson is really struggling to control Rome but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rome has his hands on Geeson's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Geeson stopping the sweep attempt from Rome.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerard Geeson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rome. Geeson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jake Rome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rome throws a head kick but Geeson moves out of range.
Rome throws a body shot but no joy.
Geeson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rome looks for a takedown but Geeson sprawls well.
Rome throws a hook but Geeson avoids it easily.
Geeson feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Geeson tries to sprawl but Rome drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Geeson actively working from the bottom here.
Rome is thwarting Geeson's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome controlling the action here.
Geeson trying to hold on to Rome's head to control him but Rome postures up. #T1#
Rome lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Geeson actively working from the bottom here.
Rome scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Rome.
Rome trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Rome has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rome is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Rome takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Geeson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rome seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Geeson wants to control but Rome is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Rome is trying to work for a kimura but Geeson is defending well.
Rome perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Rome.
Rome is thwarting Geeson's attempts to control the position.
Rome tries to pass the half guard into mount. Geeson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rome misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Geeson.
Geeson slips a straight right by Rome.
Rome misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Rome fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Geeson to the ground. Rome is now in Geeson's guard.
Geeson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rome's guard. #REVR#
Geeson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rome is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Geeson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rome is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Rome tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Rome looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rome is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Geeson wants to control from the top but Rome keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Rome comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rome 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Rome!

Jake Rome decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: Pulse 76: Kormrok/Cranial II     
Date:   May 27, 2017
#R1#
Wayne Gracy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wayne Gracy.
Wayne Gracy looks to clinch
and Diaz counters with a two punch combo.
Diaz connects with a jab.
Wayne Gracy has a takedown stuffed.
Wayne Gracy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diaz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Diaz scores with a one two! Wayne Gracy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Diaz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wayne Gracy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diaz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wayne Gracy ducks right into an uppercut from Diaz. #ROC2#
Wayne Gracy is rocked!
Wayne Gracy doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away. #KD2#
Nice combo by Diaz! Oh, that's hurt him - Wayne Gracy falls to the canvas and Diaz follows him into side control.
Oh Wayne Gracy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Diaz decides to stand up, so the ref orders Wayne Gracy to his feet. #T1#
Wayne Gracy tries to clinch up
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wayne Gracy.
Wayne Gracy wants to clinch.
As Wayne Gracy backs off Diaz throws a huge counter combo but Wayne Gracy manages to avoid it all.
Wayne Gracy tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD2#
and Diaz counters with a big uppercut that knocks Wayne Gracy off his feet! Diaz dives into side control looking to finish!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wayne Gracy is letting Diaz control him for a moment. #SU2#
Diaz stands up.
John Wayne Gracy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Diaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wayne Gracy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz is stalking Wayne Gracy. Wayne Gracy circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Diaz, and it's lights out! Wayne Gracy really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ragnar Diaz!
Ragnar Diaz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SP ICON: The Red Wedding     
Date:   May 20, 2017
#R1#
Kittel dives in and grabs Vanna's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vanna pushes down on Kittel's head and hops out.#CL2#
Vanna darts in and clinches Kittel up against the cage.#TD2#
Vanna pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Vanna is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vanna being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Vanna has a closed guard, preventing Kittel from standing up.
Vanna is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kittel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vanna works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Vanna pulls Kittel in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vanna closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kittel circles away.
Kittel throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Vanna counters with a single leg into guard. Kittel didn't expect that. #T2#
Kittel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kittel wants to stand but Vanna is controlling the position.
Vanna not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vanna wants to control from the top but Kittel keeps moving.
Vanna stays in close to Kittel's body and controls the position.
Kittel keeping moving, preventing Vanna from controlling successfully. #T3#
Vanna is looking to stand up but Kittel won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanna being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kittel tries to clinch but Vanna is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kittel.#CL2#
Kittel tries to keep at a distance but Vanna has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Kittel has Vanna pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kittel pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Vanna tumbling to the mat - Kittel dives into Vanna's guard.
Kittel wants to control from the top but Vanna keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vanna looking for a guillotine here but Kittel defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kittel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vanna is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vanna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcin Vanna dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Vanna clinches up against the cage.
Vanna jumps guard but Kittel stands there with Vanna around his waist. Vanna gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vanna is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kittel to keep the fight standing.
Vanna jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kittel walks away with a smile on his face. Vanna gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zack Kittel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcin Vanna.
Vanna fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vanna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kittel was well out of range. Poor timing from Vanna.
Vanna fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanna shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kittel sprawls well. Kittel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vanna gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Kittel has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Kittel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vanna has Kittel pressed against the cage, preventing Kittel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kittel jumps guard but Vanna stands there with Kittel around his waist. Kittel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kittel tries to break the clinch but Vanna is controlling the position.
Vanna prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD2#
Vanna successfully pulls guard.
Kittel postures up. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Vanna looking for subs off his back but Kittel has passed one foot through into half guard. #SU#
Kittel decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
Vanna closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kittel quickly recovers to half guard.
Kittel is trying to stand back up but Vanna is controlling him
Vanna trying to control the action but Kittel is working from the bottom.
Kittel is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Kittel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kittel trying to control the position.
Kittel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vanna wants to control from the top but Kittel keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kittel keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Kittel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zack Kittel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Vanna shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vanna showed some decent athleticism there. #T4#
Kittel moves into full guard. #SUB#
Kittel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vanna is aware though and is defending well.
Kittel has control of Vanna's left arm, preventing Vanna from doing any damage.
Vanna's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vanna wants to control from the top but Kittel keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Zack Kittel 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Some wild striking there from Kittel.
Vanna is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vanna throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kittel's waist but Kittel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vanna off to one side. #CL2#
Vanna moves into range and clinches up with Kittel.
Kittel is trying to pull guard but Vanna has him pressed against the cage.
Kittel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vanna gets underhooks to prevent Kittel's takedown attempt.
Kittel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vanna just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zack Kittel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanna lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD2#
Vanna gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kittel wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Vanna manages to pass to side control. #T1##REVR#
Vanna is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Kittel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kittel wants to improve his position but Vanna is controlling well.
Vanna content to control rather than advance.
Vanna looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vanna in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Vanna has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vanna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kittel keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vanna fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Vanna with that takedown attempt.
Kittel fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vanna is defended easily by Kittel.
Kittel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kittel throws a lazy right hand but Vanna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vanna shoots in for a takedown but Kittel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vanna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kittel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vanna as he avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcin Vanna.
I think Vanna 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marcin Vanna!

Marcin Vanna 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: SP ICON: Lofmark vs Ryan II     
Date:   Apr 29, 2017
#R1#
Madwell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Madwell connects with a body shot.
Madwell lands with a nice body punch.
Madwell works Kittel's body with a nice hook.
Madwell scores with a punch to the head.
Kittel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Madwell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Madwell finds it's way through Kittel's defenses.
Kittel tries to move into range but Madwell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madwell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kittel.
Madwell lands a nice hook to Kittel's body. Kittel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kittel looks for a takedown but Madwell sprawls well.
Madwell connects with a body shot.#T1##CL2#
Madwell tries to keep at a distance but Kittel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Madwell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kittel managing to block the knees to the body from Madwell.
Madwell lands a right hand.
Madwell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kittel.
Max Madwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Kittel.
Madwell lands a body punch.
Madwell works on Kittel's body with a couple of short punches.
Madwell presses Kittel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kittel looks winded!
Madwell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kittel avoiding damage as Madwell throws knees to the body. #T2#
Madwell scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Madwell manages to break the clinch.
Madwell with a hook.
Madwell is looking to wear down Kittel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Madwell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kittel walks into a straight right hand from Madwell.
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!
Madwell cracks Kittel with a hook to the temple - Kittel is on wobbly legs here! Madwell swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Kittel falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Madwell wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Max Madwell!

 

Event: OFC 276: Aquarius     
Date:   Apr 12, 2017
#R1##TD2#
Geeson shoots in and bounces Zelboraf off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Geeson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Geeson wants to control from the top but Zelboraf keeps moving. #SU2#
Geeson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Geeson shoots in and gets a takedown into Zelboraf's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Zelboraf working for a triangle but Geeson defends it easily. #SUB#
Zelboraf is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Geeson chips away with some ground and pound.#T1##SUB#
Zelboraf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Geeson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zelboraf's head.#SUB#
Zelboraf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Geeson defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zelboraf is on top in guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Geeson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zelboraf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zelboraf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Zelboraf has gone for a leg lock! Geeson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zelboraf's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Geeson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zelboraf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Geeson has managed to get both his arms back between Zelboraf's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Geeson lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Zelboraf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Geeson defends well.#SUB#
Zelboraf had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Geeson defends it easily.#SUB#
Zelboraf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Geeson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Zelboraf escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Geeson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Geeson working some strikes from top position.
Zelboraf is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Geeson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Zelboraf looking for a guillotine here but Geeson defends easily.
Geeson wants to control from the top but Zelboraf keeps moving.
Geeson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Geeson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zelboraf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Geeson has managed to get both his arms back between Zelboraf's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Zelboraf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Geeson defends well.#T4##SUB#
Zelboraf had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Geeson defends it easily.#SUB2#
Geeson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Zelboraf has his foot on Geeson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Geeson works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Geeson stands up over Zelboraf, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Geeson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Geeson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Zelboraf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Geeson is aware though and is defending well.
Geeson stands up over Zelboraf, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerard Geeson dominated that round.
That's time! Zelboraf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Geeson tries for a takedown but Zelboraf circles away easily
enabling Zelboraf to counter with a crisp jab.
Geeson fails with the takedown
and Zelboraf counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Geeson shoots in for a takedown but Zelboraf shows good takedown defense.
Vemurafenib Zelboraf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerard Geeson.
Geeson misses with a takedown attempt - Zelboraf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Zelboraf was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Zelboraf both land. Nice combination.
Geeson is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Geeson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zelboraf tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Geeson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zelboraf keeps working.
Zelboraf tries to bench press Geeson off him but Geeson keeps the position.
Zelboraf manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Zelboraf is pressing down on Geeson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Zelboraf looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Geeson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zelboraf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Geeson has managed to get both his arms back between Zelboraf's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Zelboraf working for a triangle but Geeson defends it easily. #SUB#
Geeson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zelboraf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Geeson has managed to get both his arms back between Zelboraf's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB#
Zelboraf looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Zelboraf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Geeson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Zelboraf looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zelboraf tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Zelboraf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Geeson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Geeson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zelboraf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Geeson has managed to get both his arms back between Zelboraf's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB#
Zelboraf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Geeson defends well.
Geeson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zelboraf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Zelboraf has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Geeson doesn't defend quickly enough and Zelboraf has managed to lock this one up! Can Geeson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Zelboraf on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vemurafenib Zelboraf!
Vemurafenib Zelboraf 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: SP ICON: The Aftermath     
Date:   Apr 01, 2017
#R1##TD2#
Kittel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kittel works his way into side control.
Kittel is staying tight to Johnson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Kittel decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A nice combination there by Johnson.
Johnson with a hook.#ROC#
Kittel is rocked!
Kittel walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Kittel limp body while Johnson jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). George Johnson!

 

Event: DFC Las Vegas 55     
Date:   Mar 17, 2017
#R1##KD#
Wayne Gracy drops Arwana with a big left hand and mounts him. Arwana is in big trouble! #ROC#
Arwana is rocked!
Arwana squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Arwana is still in real trouble! Can Wayne Gracy finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arwana is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've been hearing good reports from Wayne Gracy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wayne Gracy raining down shots from the mount!
Wayne Gracy postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Arwana badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Wayne Gracy around the waist but Wayne Gracy pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Wayne Gracy is the winner by TKO! Wayne Gracy jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Wayne Gracy!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 09, 2017
#R1#
Wood catches Borsen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#
It looks like Ron Borsen has been cut.
Borsen misses with a few strikes there.
Wood wants to clinch.
Borsen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Borsen misses with the combination.
Wood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Borsens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Borsen looks winded!
Wood uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Borsen looks to land a combination but Wood avoids it well.
Wood moves in close and cracks Borsen with a massive right hand! Borsen, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Wood!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Drew Wood!

 

Event: SP ICON: New faces     
Date:   Mar 04, 2017
#R1#
Dangle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kittel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've been informed that Dangle has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dangle throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dangle throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dangle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kittel's head backwards.
Both fighters circling a little - Dangle finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dangle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dangle avoiding damage. #TD#
Kittel gets control of Dangle's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kittel will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kittel keeping moving, preventing Dangle from controlling successfully.
Dangle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kittel's head.
Dangle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kittel works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Kittel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Kittel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dangle wants to stand and escape but instead Kittel has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Kittel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dangle tries to escape but Kittel is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dangle struggling a bit here.
Dangle is trying to buck Kittel off.#T2#
Kittel controlling from side mount. #SU#
Kittel decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Kittel clinches.
Dangle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kittel backwards.
A knee to the head by Dangle.
Dangle blocks an elbow strike from Kittel.
Kittel is trying to break the clinch but Dangle has him pressed against the cage.
Dangle scores with a shot to the side of Kittel's head. #T3#
Kittel is trying to break the clinch but Dangle has him pressed against the cage.
Dangle lands a knee to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dangle lands an elbow inside that Kittel shrugs off.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dangle.
Dangle scores with a shoulder strike.
Dangle lands a left hand.
Kittel is struggling to control the position.
Still in the clinch, Dangle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dangle lands a nice knee to the body.
Kittel is breathing heavily.
Dangle lands a right hand.
Dangle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dangle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kittel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dangle scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dangle lands a knee to the body.
Dangle working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Kittel is rocked!#T4#
Dangle lands a knee to the head.
Oh Kittel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dangle landing knees to the head.
Kittel takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dangle scores with a shoulder strike.
Dangle lands a damaging elbow.
Kittel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kittel fails to pull guard.
Dangle has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Kittel - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Dangle, and another! Kittel is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Jim Dangle!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 04, 2017
#R1##TD#
Borsen gets the takedown into side control. #SU#
Borsen decides to stand up, so the ref orders Wood to his feet.
Wood misses with a head kick.
Wood shoots in looking for a takedown. Borsen tries to sprawl out of it but Wood keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Borsen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Borsen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wood to the mat! Wood manages to get full guard.
Wood is trying to control the position but Borsen postures up.
Borsen with a nice head shot there.
Borsen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Borsen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Borsen scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Wood keeping full guard, as Borsen tries to pass. #SU#
Borsen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Borsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Borsen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wood wants to improve his position but Borsen is controlling well.
Borsen stalling.
Borsen drops an elbow to the side of Wood's head. #T2##SUB#
Borsen is working for a kimura but Wood is defending it quite comfortably. #SU#
Borsen stands up out of the half guard.
Good shot there by Wood.
Wood fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Borsen avoids it really well and circles away.
Wood tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Borsen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wood's guard.
Borsen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Borsen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Borsen postures up.
Borsen sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wood controls Borsen momentarily but Borsen frees himself.
Borsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wood is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Wood looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Borsen controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Borsen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wood is trying to defend but Borsen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borsen working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Borsen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Wood lands a lovely overhand right.
Borsen on the wrong end of a nice jab.#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Wood sends Borsen down but not out. Wood dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC2#
Borsen is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wood scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Borsen is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Wood can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drew Wood!

 

Event: OFC 264: Interstellar     
Date:   Mar 03, 2017
#R1##TD#
Geeson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Arthur to the mat! Arthur manages to get full guard.
Arthur wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arthur is on top in guard. #REVB#
Geeson working a defensive guard here.
Arthur must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Arthur's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Arthur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Geeson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arthur keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Geeson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arthur defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arthur content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Geeson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arthur can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Arthur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Geeson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arthur forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arthur is looking to advance position but Geeson won't allow it.
Arthur is controlling the pace.
Geeson trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Geeson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arthur is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arthur wants to free his trapped foot but Geeson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Geeson trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gerard Geeson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Arthur closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T3#
Arthur controlling from side mount.
Arthur tries to move into full mount but can't pass Geeson's legs. #SUB2#
Arthur working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Geeson stops Arthur from passing to mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Arthur tries for a kimura but Geeson is defending well.
A lull in the action here as Arthur stalls from top position.
Arthur trying to control the action but Geeson is working from the bottom.
Geeson tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Geeson prevents Arthur from moving into mount.
Arthur advances to full mount.
Geeson is breathing heavily.
Arthur trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Servant Arthur dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Arthur scores with a takedown into Geeson's guard.
Arthur passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Arthur controls the position.
Geeson stops Arthur from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Geeson's face as Arthur controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geeson struggling a bit here.
Geeson is not content to let Arthur control the position.
Arthur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee asks Arthur politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Arthur prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Arthur wants to control but Geeson is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Arthur is trying to get an arm triangle but Geeson is defending well.
Arthur works to advance to full mount. Geeson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2#
Arthur is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Geeson is surviving well by controlling Arthur's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Arthur has control of Geeson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Geeson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Arthur can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Geeson is looking to escape. #T2#
Geeson regains half guard.
Arthur looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Arthur wants to work for an arm triangle but Geeson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Geeson tries to roll over but Arthur keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T3#
Let's hope that Arthur has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Servant Arthur has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arthur's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Geeson wants to improve his position but Arthur is controlling well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Arthur is working for a submission of some sort.
Arthur takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Arthur as Geeson shoots in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Arthur manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Geeson on his heels. He'll look to pass Geeson's guard now, I'm sure.
Arthur looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Servant Arthur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Arthur is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Geeson's half guard.#ES#
Geeson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Arthur is on him like a limpet, forcing Geeson back against the cage.
Geeson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD2#
Arthur jumps into guard, dragging Geeson to the mat.
Geeson postures up. #SUB#
Geeson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Arthur looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Arthur looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Arthur! #REVB##T1#
Arthur has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Geeson!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arthur controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Arthur looking to secure an arm triangle but Geeson defends it well.
Arthur wants to control the pace but Geeson is squirming around nicely.
Arthur controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Arthur trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Arthur content just to control the position here.
Geeson tries to hold on but Arthur pushes him away.
Geeson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Arthur content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Arthur moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Geeson has worked his arm free - good work by Geeson!
A lull in the action here as Arthur stalls from top position.#T3##SUB2#
Arthur tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Arthur tries to move into full mount but can't pass Geeson's legs.
Arthur controls the position from side control.
Arthur is looking to take a break and control but Geeson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Geeson trying to remain calm as Arthur controls from the top position.
Arthur tries to advance to mount but Geeson denies him.
Geeson is not content to let Arthur control the position.
Gerard Geeson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arthur has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Geeson!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Geeson can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Arthur looking to secure an arm triangle but Geeson defends it well.
Geeson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Servant Arthur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Arthur 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Servant Arthur!

 

 
 
 
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