Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: DFC 11: Four Vs Pate
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Yo blocks the leg kick. #TD#
Yo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jamil's half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jamil can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yo is nestled in close to Jamil, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Yo tries to pass to full mount but Jamil defends it.
Yo working the head and body with strikes.
Yo lands strikes from half guard.
Yo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jamil on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jamil with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Yo working over Jamil with some ground and pound. Jamil looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Yo drops an elbow to the side of Jamil's head.
Nice strikes from Yo there.
Yo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Yo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Yo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jamil is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jamil is trying to stand back up but Yo is controlling him
Jamil really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ground and pound from Yo.
Yo wants to pass the guard but Jamil is defending well.
Yo working over Jamil with some ground and pound. Jamil looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Yo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Yo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Jamil on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yo slips a nice elbow through Jamil's hands, connecting with Jamil's forehead.
Yo moves into full mount! Jamil won't be happy about that!
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!
Yo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jamil looks a forlorn figure.
Yo with the ground and pound from mount.
Yo is landing with some decent strikes but Jamil is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Yo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Yo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jamil looks winded!
Yo connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC#
Jamil is rocked!
Yo landing strikes from the mount and Jamil is in trouble!
Jamil is still in real trouble! Can Yo finish him?#T3#
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Yo! Jamil is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yo Yo!
Our winner, Yo Yo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: AFC1 : Annihilation! Begins
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1##CL#
Lumihi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lumihi misses with a knee to the head.
Will has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lumihi after a bit of a struggle.
We've been informed that Will 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.
Knees to the body from Lumihi.
Lumihi lands an elbow inside that Will shrugs off.
Lumihi missing with knees to the body.
Will drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lumihi prevents the takedown attempt.
Our sources have told us that Lumihi has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Paul Lumihi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorah Will.
Will drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lumihi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lumihi lands an elbow that stopped Will in his tracks for a moment.
Will tries for a takedown but Lumihi manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Lumihi.
Lumihi stalling the fight.
Will tries for a takedown but Lumihi manages to get underhooks.
Will has Lumihi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lumihi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lumihi can't find room to land a body shot as Will controls the action.
Lumihi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Will blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Will is trying to drag Lumihi to the mat but Lumihi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lumihi crunches a lovely knee into Will's ribcage.
Will looks winded!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lumihi.
Lumihi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Will tries to score a body lock takedown but Lumihi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from Lumihi.
Will is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lumihi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lumihi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Jorah Will has been cut.
Will wants a takedown.
Lumihi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Will's defenses. #ROC#
Will is rocked!
Lumihi can't find room to land a body shot as Will controls the action.
Will is still on wobbly legs! Can Lumihi finish him?
Will takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lumihi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A bit of stalling here from Lumihi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clinched against the cage, Lumihi lands a big elbow that drops Will! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Will is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Lumihi!
Paul Lumihi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BBD in a C - 11
Date: Dec 02, 2016

#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kita.
Griffith gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kita is thwarting Griffith's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Griffith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Griffith wants to improve his position but Kita is controlling well.
Griffith holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Griffith wants to control but Kita is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kita working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Griffith's thigh. Griffith counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T1#
Griffith controlling Kita's posture.
Kita could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Griffith throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kita uses it to pass to side control.
Griffith gets back to half guard.
Kita definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Griffith tries to get to full guard but Kita has control of the leg.
Griffith is pressing down on Kita's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Griffith working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Griffith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kita is aware though and is defending well.
Griffith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Griffith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kita is aware though and is defending well.
Griffith looks winded!#SUB2#
Griffith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kita forces his way into half guard.
Kita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griffith keeps working.
Griffith tries to get to full guard but Kita has control of the leg. #T3#
Kita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griffith keeps working. #SUB#
Kita wants to work for an arm triangle but Griffith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kita is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kita tries to free his leg and advance position but Griffith is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Griffith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kita doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kita manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Griffith keeping moving, preventing Kita from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Griffith takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Robert Griffith has been cut.#TD#
Kita closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Griffith's guard.#SUB2#
Griffith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kita is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kita wants to control from the top but Griffith keeps moving. #T5#
Kita postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Griffith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kita wants to control from the top but Griffith keeps moving. #SUB2#
Griffith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kita gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kita trying to control but Griffith is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Griffith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kita throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Griffith gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Griffith darts in and clinches Kita up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kita's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Griffith tries to pull guard but Kita won't allow it.
Griffith jumps guard but Kita stands there with Griffith around his waist. Griffith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Griffith jumps guard and drags Kita to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kita wants to pass the guard but Griffith is keeping the position.
Kita stays in close to Griffith's body and controls the position.
Kita trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Griffith controls Kita momentarily but Kita frees himself.
Kita trying to control but Griffith is working from the bottom.
Kita working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kita trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kita bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Griffith's head.#T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2#
Griffith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kita wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Griffith manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Griffith has his foot on Kita's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kita works his way back into a safe position though.
Kita passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Griffith parries the strikes from Kita easily there. Kita is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Griffith to escape.
Griffith is looking to regain half guard here but Kita keeps moving and retains side control.
Griffith gets back to half guard.
Griffith tries to get to full guard but Kita has control of the leg. #T9#
Kita is stalling here. Griffith is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kita seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Griffith has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kita manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kita trying to control but Griffith postures up.
Griffith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kita has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Griffith is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kita throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Kita dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Griffith's cut.
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!
#R2##TD#
Kita shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Griffith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griffith keeps working.
Griffith is trying to control Kita's posture but Kita avoids it.
Griffith is looking to reverse the position.
Griffith wants to control but Kita postures up.
Damian Kita overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Kita wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Griffith, who protects the arm well.
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.
Griffith wants to control but Kita postures up.#T1#
Griffith is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kita off and has taken his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #SUB2#
Griffith is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Griffith is breathing heavily.
Griffith controls the action.
Kita is really stuck here. #T2##SUB2#
Griffith is looking for the choke from the back position but Kita is controlling his hands well.
Griffith is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #SUB2#
Griffith has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Kita right now.
Griffith trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kita doesn't escape. #T3#
Griffith controlling well, preventing Kita from escaping the position.
Kita just trying to survive but Griffith is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Griffith is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kita has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kita is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kita tries to escape but Griffith has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Griffith is looking for the choke from the back position but Kita is controlling his hands well. #T4##SUB2#
Griffith is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kita rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kita trying to control but Griffith postures up.
Griffith controlling the action here.#T5#
Griffith is continuing to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kita is trying to maintain the position but Griffith is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Kita forces Griffith back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Griffith manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T6#
Kita passes Griffith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Griffith is trying to maintain the position but Kita is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Griffith looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kita passes into side control!
Kita lands a decent elbow from side control.
Griffith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kita wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kita wants to control but Griffith is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Kita is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Griffith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T7##SUB#
Kita tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kita has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Griffith tries to improve position but can't.
Griffith is not content to let Kita control the position.
Griffith is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Kita tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Griffith dodges the ground and pound from Kita.
Kita trying to control the position but Griffith is working away.
Kita working away.#T9#
Griffith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kita haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Kita is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Griffith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kita in side control, throwing shots but Griffith defends. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Griffith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Griffith tries to pull guard but Kita won't allow it.
Griffith tries to pull guard but Kita forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Griffith tries to pull guard but Kita forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Damian Kita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Griffith.
Griffith jumps guard but Kita stands there with Griffith around his waist. Griffith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Robert Griffith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griffith misses with a knee to the head.

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 Damian Kita.
I think Kita 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Damian Kita!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Damian Kita!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Damian Kita!

Damian Kita wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Damian Kita thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BBD in a C - 9
Date: Nov 18, 2016

#R1#
Griffith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Griffith somewhat.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Griffith darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Griffith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #TD2#
Griffith jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to control from the top but Griffith keeps moving. #SUB2#
Griffith is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Smith has his hands clasped together but Griffith extends and breaks Smith's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Griffith.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Griffith!
Our winner, Robert Griffith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2016

#R1#
Rhodes avoids the head kick by Lumihi.
Nice body punch from Rhodes. #CL#
Rhodes has closed the distance and engaged Lumihi in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Lumihi.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lumihi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Brady Rhodes has been cut.
Lumihi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lumihi lands an elbow just above Rhodes 's eye.
Rhodes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rhodes is trying to push Lumihi away but Lumihi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rhodes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lumihi.
Rhodes looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lumihi tries a knee to the head but Rhodes blocks it.
Lumihi keeps control of Rhodes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rhodes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rhodes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lumihi lands an elbow that stopped Rhodes in his tracks for a moment. #ROC2#
Rhodes is rocked!#CUT2#
Brady Rhodes's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Lumihi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Oh Rhodes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee is keeping an eye on Lumihi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lumihi lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
Brady Rhodes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lumihi tries to work over Rhodes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lumihi has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Rhodes - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Lumihi, and another! Rhodes is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Paul Lumihi!
After winning the bout, Paul Lumihi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BBD in a C - 8
Date: Nov 11, 2016

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Poro.
Poro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Robert Griffith has been cut.#CL2#
Poro closes the distance and pushes Griffith back into the cage.
Come on Poro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Griffith tries to pull guard but Poro holds him up against the cage and eventually Griffith drops back down to his feet.
Griffith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Poro walks away with a smile on his face. Griffith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Poro.
Poro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Griffith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Poro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Griffith has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Griffith. 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.
Griffith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #KD2#
Poro drops Griffith with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Griffith looks back up at him and smiles so Poro waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Griffith is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Poro feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Griffith sprawling to the canvas! Griffith rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Poro finish him?!
Oh Griffith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Robert Griffith's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Poro scores with a hook to the body. Griffith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Griffith is breathing heavily.
Poro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Griffith gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Poro points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Griffith wakes up just in time to hear Poro thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pekka Poro!

Event: Anarchy Beach
Date: Nov 10, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Garcia closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mangana's guard.
Mangana managing to control the position.
Mangana wants to get back to his feet but Garcia is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Garcia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Garcia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Garcia passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mangana is trying to work for a sweep but Garcia has mounted him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Garcia is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mangana has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Garcia prevents Mangana from getting the reversal.#T1#
Garcia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mangana is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mangana tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mangana wants to hold on but Garcia pushes him away.#SUB2#
Mangana has left one of his arms exposed and Garcia doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Mangana screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Garcia!
An out of breath Billy Garcia thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: QFC Tournament 697 Round 2
Date: Nov 08, 2016

#R1#
Markham on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jamil. Jamil obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Markham gets a clinch.
Jamil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Markham leaning against his opponent.
Markham lands a body shot in the clinch.
Markham is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jamil pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Markham leaning against his opponent.
Markham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jamil's elbow.
Jamil working aggressively here.
Markham tries to throw a body punch but Jamil avoids it by throwing Markham back against the cage.
Jamil tries to stall but Markham uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hand to the body from Markham.
Markham misses with a body punch.
Markham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamils head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markham pushes Jamil back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jamil lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jamil is trying to maintain a safe position but Markham gets an underhook and turns Jamil into the cage.#TD2#
Markham works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T1#
Markham distracts Jamil with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Markham throws a strike but Jamil rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SU#
Jamil decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Markham, up you get!
Markham takes a swing at Jamil's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Markham moves into the clinch.
Markham has a couple of punches blocked by Jamil.
Jamil tries to stall but Markham uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Markham lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jamil backwards.
A short right from Markham on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Markham.
Markham lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jamil gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD2#
Markham is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jamil can't fight it off and eventually Markham manages to take the fight to the floor. Jamil looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markham working some strikes from top position.
Jamil is breathing heavily.#T2#
Jamil utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES#
Jamil wriggles free and stands up.
Jamil lands with a nice body kick.
Markham lands a slapping body shot.
Markham works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Markham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jamil, pushing him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Markham.
Markham lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jamil.
A short body shot lands from Markham as the two fighters clinch.
Markham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Markham throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Markham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Markham stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jamil blocks an uppercut.
Jamil lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jamil really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Markham throws a punch but it's blocked by Jamil.
Markham misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Jamil's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Jamil closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Jamil pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Markham lands the left hand.#CL2#
Markham clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jamil - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC#
Jamil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4##CL2#
Markham pushes Jamil up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Jamil breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Markham. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Markham has Jamil up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jamil is looking to control Markham's arms but Markham gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jamil has his back to the cage.
Markham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Markham lands a right hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Markham blocking some punches.
Jamil digs a right hand into Markham's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Markham's gas tank.
Markham wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Jamil manages to break the clinch.
Markham throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Markham 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#
Jamil fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Markham gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Markham tries for a takedown but Jamil manages to get underhooks.
Jamil misses with a knee strike.
Markham is working Jamil over against the cage.#TD2#
Markham gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Jamil has his feet on Markham's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Markham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Markham with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Markham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Jamil instigates a clinch.
Markham misses with the head strike.
Jamil tries to stall but Markham uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jamil misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Markham. #T1#
Jamil slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jamil. #BC#
Jamil escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Markham clinches up against the cage.
Jamil is stalling here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Markham goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jamil prevents it.
Markham working aggressively here.
Jamil is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Jamil's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jamil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markham.
Jamil is looking to counter the offense by Markham and move into the clinch.#T2#
Markham looks to throw the jab but Jamil is out of range.
That kick from Jamil tenderised Markham's leg. Markham is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jamil jabs Markham to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Jamil clinches. #BC#
Jamil breaks from the clinch.
Jamil tries to clinch but Markham is having none of it. #CL2#
Markham moves into the clinch.
Jamil with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jamil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jamil crunches a lovely knee into Markham's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Jamil breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Markham drives through and clinches with Jamil against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Markham.
Markham is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jamil gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Saipul Jamil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Markham.#T3#
Markham misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Jamil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Markham avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saipul Jamil is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jamil connects with an inside leg kick.
Jamil drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Markham closes the distance and clinches.
Markham blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jamil wants to stall.
Jamil doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Jamil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Markham has Jamil up against the cage in a clinch. #T4#
Markham lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jamil blocks a body shot from Markham.
Markham lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Markham takes an elbow to the temple. #BC#
Jamil escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jin Markham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jamil slips a jab and a cross from Markham.
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!#CL2#
Markham clinches up with Jamil and pushes him back against the cage.
Jamil misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Markham.
Markham slows down the pace here.
Markham looking to stall.
Markham swings wildly with an uppercut but Jamil uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jin Markham will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Markham looks to score with a jab to the body but Jamil is just out of range.#CL2#
Markham clinches with his opponent.
Jamil stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Markham just leaning against Jamil, taking a breather.
Jin Markham seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jamil slowing the pace effectively.
Markham letting Jamil take a breather here.
Markham misses with a punch to the body.
Jamil tries to stall but Markham uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Markham working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamil wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Markham has him pressed against the cage.
Markham wants a takedown.
Markham wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Markham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Markham leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jamil trying to stall but Markham improves his position.
Markham lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Markham.
Markham stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jamil wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Jamil's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jamil wants to stall.
Jamil is trying to break the clinch but Markham has him pressed against the cage.
Markham misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Markham throws a punch but it's blocked by Jamil.
Jamil is trying to stall.
Jamil looking to stall.
Jin Markham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jamil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Markham takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jamil lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Markham backwards.
Markham being controlled against the cage.
Jamil wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Markham.
Markham lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Markham keeps control of Jamil as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Markham fails to land.
Jamil trying to control the position but instead, Markham has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jamil into the cage.
Jamil is trying to stall. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Saipul Jamil.#CL#
Jamil darts in and clinches Markham up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Markham.
Markham stalls.
Markham lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jamil backwards.
Saipul Jamil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jamil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Markham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jamil misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Markham.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jin Markham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Markham winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Jin Markham!
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight for Jin Markham!
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight for Jin Markham!

Jin Markham wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 697 Round 1
Date: Nov 07, 2016

#R1##CL#
Zilla darts in and clinches Jamil up against the cage.
Zilla is stalling here.
Jamil has had enough of the clinch but Zilla keeps him there for the moment.
Zilla displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jamil up against the cage.#TD#
Zilla manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jamil preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zilla is pulling down on Jamil's head. It's preventing any offense from Jamil, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Jamil decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zilla, up you get! #T1##CL#
Zilla clinches up with Jamil and pushes him back against the cage.
Jamil stalling in the clinch but Zilla improves position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zilla.
Zilla tries to pull guard but Jamil won't allow it.
Jamil tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zilla avoids it.#TD#
Zilla lands a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Jamil pushes Zilla off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2#
Jamil has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jamil tries to circle away but Zilla has him pinned against the cage.
Zilla keeps control of Jamil as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Zilla prevents a body shot from Jamil.
Jamil is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jamil is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Zilla jumps guard and drags Jamil to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Jamil gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Zilla shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jamil sprawls well. Jamil wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zilla gets slowly back to his feet.
Jamil takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jamil throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jamil walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zilla checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD#
Zilla shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jamil napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Jamil throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T3#
Zilla closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jamil circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for God Zilla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick from Jamil is predictable there #TD#
and Zilla counters with a single leg into guard. Jamil didn't expect that. #ES2#
Jamil manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A left and a right from Jamil both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jamil tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zilla throws a counter high kick but Jamil was just alert enough to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zilla or perhaps it was just good defense by Jamil, which made it look bad.
Zilla is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Jamil. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Zilla gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Jamil explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T4#
Zilla is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jamil sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jamil staying out of range there.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zilla is trying to pull guard but Jamil turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jamil struggles to land a body shot inside as Zilla controls his hands. #BC#
Zilla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jamil tries to clinch up.#CL#
Zilla rushes Jamil and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zilla jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jamil walks away with a smile on his face. Zilla gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Zilla has closed the distance and engaged Jamil in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saipul Jamil dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Jamil. #TD#
Zilla shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zilla's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zilla has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zilla trying to control the position from guard on top but Jamil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jamil can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jamil wants to stand up but Zilla is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamil keeping moving, preventing Zilla from controlling successfully. #T1#
Jamil wants to stand and escape but Zilla is having none of it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Zilla is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zilla scoring with some ground and pound.
Jamil is breathing heavily.
Zilla looking to pass the guard.
Zilla is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Zilla gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Zilla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Zilla tries to clinch up but Jamil circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Zilla shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jamil's guard.
Zilla works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zilla in particular looking to stall.#T3##SUB#
Zilla seems to be looking for submissions.
Nice strikes from Zilla there.
Zilla trying to control the pace.
Zilla trying to pass the guard but Jamil defending well.
Zilla looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zilla is taking a breather. Jamil 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.
Zilla lands strikes from half guard.
Zilla is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zilla is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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. Zilla connects with a nice short shot to Jamil's temple.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Zilla is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jamil is just riding it out for now. Zilla eventually gives up the hold.
Zilla moves into full mount! Jamil won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

God Zilla dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Jamil gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Jamil wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
Zilla shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Jamil scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zilla closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jamil circles away.#CL#
Zilla moves into range and clinches up with Jamil.
Zilla is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jamil takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jamil looking to throw knees to the head but Zilla is blocking nicely. #T1#
Zilla jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jamil walks away with a smile on his face. Zilla gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for God Zilla. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Zilla closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zilla stalling the fight.
Jamil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zilla jumps guard but Jamil turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jamil gets through Zilla's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Zilla manages to break the clinch.
Nice body kick from Jamil.
Sloppy strikes from Jamil. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Jamil gets caught flat footed, as Zilla shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Jamil has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Zilla has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2#
Jamil is pressed up against the cage. Zilla has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jamil down to the mat. Jamil avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zilla checks the leg kick.#TD#
Zilla scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Jamil kicks Zilla off and gets back to his feet.
Jamil connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zilla tries to land a leg kick but Jamil saw it coming and moves away.
Zilla shoots for a takedown but Jamil saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jamil shoots in for a double leg but Zilla sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Zilla drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Jamil explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T3#
Jamil is looking to clinch. #CL#
Zilla pushes Jamil up against the cage in a clinch.
Zilla misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Zilla decides to pull guard.
Zilla doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jamil wants to stand but Zilla is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jamil being controlled here momentarily. #T4##SUB#
Zilla has his foot on Jamil's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jamil works his way back into a safe position though.
Zilla has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SU2#
Jamil decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
God Zilla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saipul Jamil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jamil blocks a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saipul Jamil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jamil 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Saipul Jamil!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Saipul Jamil!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Saipul Jamil!

Saipul Jamil wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 696 Round 1
Date: Nov 01, 2016

#R1##CL#
Lumihi pushes Demon up against the cage in a clinch.
Lumihi tries a body shot but Demon blocks it.
Nice elbow from Lumihi. #CUT#
It looks like Nathan Demon has been cut.
Demon misses with an elbow strike.
Demon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lumihi is defending well.
Demon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lumihi misses with a punch to the body.
A knee to the head by Lumihi.
Lumihi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Demon tries to stall but Lumihi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lumihi obliges.
Lumihi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Demon's face.
Lumihi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Demon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Demon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Demon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lumihi prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Demon.
Lumihi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Demon looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from Lumihi.
Lumihi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Demon takes a knee right on the jaw! #T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for Lumihi. #BC#
Lumihi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Lumihi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lumihi scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Lumihi. #BC#
Lumihi manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Lumihi gets a clinch.
Lumihi crunches a lovely knee into Demon's ribcage.
Lumihi lands a knee to the body.
Lumihi lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
That has opened up Nathan Demon's cut even more.
Lumihi is pushing Demon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Demon takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lumihi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Demon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lumihi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice elbow from Lumihi. #T2##BC#
Lumihi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good leg kick by Lumihi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL#
Lumihi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Demon, pushing him back against the cage.
Lumihi is struggling to control the position.
Stalling in the clinch from Lumihi.
Lumihi lands an elbow that stopped Demon in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Lumihi.
Lumihi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Demon's defenses.
Lumihi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
The cut above Nathan Demon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lumihi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Demon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lumihi is stalling here.
Lumihi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lumihi.
Lumihi misses with a body punch. #T3#
Lumihi is stalling here.
A bit of stalling here from Lumihi.
Lumihi with a knee to the head.
Demon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lumihi crunches a lovely knee into Demon's ribcage.
Lumihi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Demon's face. #BC#
Lumihi breaks the clinch.
Lumihi fakes the leg kick and cracks Demon in the body.
Lumihi throws a head kick that misses.
Demon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice body kick there by Lumihi.
Lumihi lands a head kick. Demon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lumihi keeps Demon at a distance using the push kick.
Nathan Demon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demon. Lumihi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demon falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Lumihi counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lumihi blocks it with crossed arms.
Lumihi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Demon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lumihi is defending well.
Paul Lumihi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Demon.
Lumihi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lumihi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lumihi lands an elbow inside.
Lumihi working Demon over with knees to the body.
Lumihi lands a damaging elbow.
Lumihi missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Lumihi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Demon lands an overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lumihi under the eye.
Lumihi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demon. #CL#
Lumihi has Demon up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Demon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Lumihi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Demon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Demon lands a jab to the nose.
Demon jabs Lumihi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Demon scores with a nice strike.
Lumihi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lumihi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Demon drops Lumihi with a big left hand! Lumihi is injured, injured bad! Demon jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Demon!

Event: LH6: Schmo vs Diaz
Date: Oct 30, 2016

#R1#
Nickolson avoids the head kick by Smith. #CL2#
Nickolson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith misses with a body punch. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Nickolson clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Nickolson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Nickolson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nickolson is working Smith over against the cage.
Nickolson slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Nickolson. #T1##BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Nickolson 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.
Nickolson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith 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.
Nickolson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nickolson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Nickolson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Nickolson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nickolson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith throws a leg kick but Nickolson moved away.#CL2#
Nickolson clinches.
Nickolson is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Nickolson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Nickolson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Nickolson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Charles Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vike Nickolson.#CL2#
Nickolson takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Nickolson's takedown attempt.
Nickolson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nickolson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Nickolson misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith is breathing heavily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Nickolson digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank. #BC2#
Nickolson breaks from the clinch.
Nickolson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nickolson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith throws a one two combo.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Nickolson on that attempt. #CL2#
Nickolson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vike Nickolson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Nickolson's head back.
Nickolson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nickolson shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Nickolson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD#
Nickolson gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. Nickolson manages to retain guard.
Nickolson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Smith manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Smith is trying to control. Nickolson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nickolson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nickolson is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
Smith prevents Nickolson from improving his position.#ES2#
Nickolson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Charles Smith is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Nickolson has a takedown stuffed.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith lands a head kick. Nickolson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Nickolson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Nickolson - that landed with a thud. #TD#
Smith is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nickolson can't fight it off and eventually Smith manages to take the fight to the floor. Nickolson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Nickolson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nickolson wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it. #T2##SUB2#
Nickolson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vike Nickolson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nickolson has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
Nickolson 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.
Smith prevents Nickolson from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Nickolson wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Nickolson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nickolson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Charles Smith has been cut.#T3#
Nickolson lands an uppercut.
Nickolson lands a nice uppercut.
Nickolson slowing the pace effectively.
Vike Nickolson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Nickolson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nickolson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Nickolson moves into the clinch.#BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Nickolson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but Nickolson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nickolson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nickolson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4##SUB2#
Nickolson 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.
Nickolson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nickolson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nickolson working Smith over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vike Nickolson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Charles Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Nickolson rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Nickolson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nickolson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Nickolson gets control of Smith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nickolson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nickolson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Nickolson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nickolson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickolson wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well. #T1#
Nickolson not doing much here.
Nickolson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nickolson.
Vike Nickolson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickolson is continuing to stall.
Nickolson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nickolson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Nickolson rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Nickolson is working Smith over against the cage.#BC2#
Nickolson breaks from the clinch.
Nickolson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nickolson somewhat.#T4##CL2#
Nickolson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Smith is looking to control Nickolson's arms but Nickolson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nickolson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Nickolson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nickolson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickolson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nickolson throws an elbow but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vike Nickolson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nickolson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vike Nickolson!

Event: QFC Tournament 694 Round 1
Date: Oct 28, 2016

#R1##CL#
Rodrigo moves into range and clinches up with Homes.
Homes can't break the clinch. #TD2#
Homes pulls guard.
Homes keeping moving, preventing Rodrigo from controlling successfully.
Rodrigo passes Homes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Homes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Homes has his hands clasped together around Rodrigo's back. He's all about the action.
Homes trying to hold on to Rodrigo's head to control him but Rodrigo postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigo missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Rodrigo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Homes is just riding it out for now. Rodrigo eventually gives up the hold.
Rodrigo trying to control from half guard but Homes is working away. #T1#
Rodrigo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rodrigo is trying to control. Homes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rodrigo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rodrigo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Homes is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rodrigo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Homes sees it coming and defends easily.
Homes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodrigo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rodrigo throwing shots but Homes is blocking nicely.
Homes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Homes managing to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rodrigo throwing strikes from guard but Homes blocks nicely.
Homes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Homes pulls Rodrigo in close to his closed guard and prevents Rodrigo from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rodrigo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rodrigo shoots in for a double leg but Homes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Homes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rodrigo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Homes in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rodrigo gets back to half guard.
Rodrigo is breathing heavily.
Homes winds up and cracks Rodrigo with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Rodrigo tries to roll over but Homes keeps him under control.
Rodrigo manages to get to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Homes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Homes with a nice head shot there.
Homes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC2#
Rodrigo is rocked!
Rodrigo keeping moving, preventing Homes from controlling successfully.
Oh Rodrigo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Homes lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Homes cracks Rodrigo with a solid left hand.
Homes arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Rodrigo's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Harry Homes!

Event: BBD in a C - 5
Date: Oct 25, 2016

#R1#
Oalognov scores with a body shot.
Griffith is looking to clinch.
Oalognov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oalognov misses with a double jab. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Griffith.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oalognov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Griffith is controlling him well.
Griffith happy to just control the position for now.
Griffith trying to control the action but Oalognov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oalognov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Griffith has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Griffith tries to move into full mount but can't pass Oalognov's legs.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oalognov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Oalognov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T1#
Oalognov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Griffith wants to control the pace but Oalognov is squirming around nicely.
Oalognov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Oalognov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #SUB#
Oalognov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Griffith.
Griffith thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Griffith throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Oalognov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #T2#
Griffith putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oalognov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oalognov is squirming around, avoiding Griffith's attempts to control the action.
Griffith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Oalognov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Griffith controlling from mount.
Oalognov really wants to buck Griffith off and get back to his feet.
Griffith controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Griffith is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Oalognov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Oalognov shrugs it off.
Oalognov is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T3#
Griffith looking to control and managing it successfully.
Oalognov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Griffith.
Oalognov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Oalognov looks winded!#SUB#
Griffith working for a guillotine from mount but Oalognov is in no mood to give up.
Griffith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oalognov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #SUB#
Griffith looking to secure an arm triangle but Oalognov defends it well. #T4#
Oalognov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
A nice elbow there by Griffith.#ES2#
Oalognov bucks Griffith off and manages to get back to his feet!
Oalognov scores with a body shot.
Griffith slips a jab and a cross from Oalognov.
Griffith tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Oalognov manages to circle out of the way.
Oalognov throws a hook but Griffith avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oalognov misses with a series of wild punches. #T5#
Oalognov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Oalognov throws a sloppy head kick and Griffith moves out of range easily.
Griffith tries to clinch but Oalognov is having none of it.
Oalognov misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Griffith closes the distance and pushes Oalognov back into the cage.#TD#
Griffith drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Griffith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oalognov is aware though and is defending well.
Oalognov scoring with punches to the head and body. #T6#
Oalognov stands up over Griffith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Griffith is on top in guard. #REVR#
Oalognov keeping moving, preventing Griffith from controlling successfully.
Oalognov wants to stand up but Griffith is controlling him.
Griffith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Griffith tries to free his leg and advance position but Oalognov is retaining full guard.
Oalognov wants to stand up but Griffith is controlling him.
Griffith trying to control the position from guard on top but Oalognov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Oalognov is looking to stand up but Griffith isn't so interested in that idea.
Oalognov keeping moving, preventing Griffith from controlling successfully.
Oalognov keeping full guard, as Griffith tries to pass. #ES2#
Oalognov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Oalognov.
Griffith fails with the takedown
and Oalognov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Griffith tries to keep at a distance but Oalognov has taken the fight into the clinch.#T8##BC#
Griffith breaks from the clinch.
Oalognov scores with a three punch combo! #CL#
Griffith instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Griffith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oalognov lands an elbow that stopped Griffith in his tracks for a moment.
Oalognov cracks Griffith with a nice body shot.
Oalognov working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Oalognov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oalognov scores with a sloppy right hand. Griffith should have avoided that one.
Griffith slips under a jab from Oalognov.
Griffith looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T9#
Oalognov is trying to force a seperation but Griffith has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Oalognov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Griffith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #TD#
Griffith manages to pull guard.
Griffith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oalognov. #ES#
Griffith manages to escape and get back to his feet. #CL2#
Oalognov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oalognov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oalognov misses with a body punch.
Griffith looking for a takedown.
Oalognov is looking to break free of the clinch but Griffith has double underhooks.
Oalognov is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Robert Griffith will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R2#
Oalognov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Oalognov scores with a one two! Griffith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Robert Griffith has been cut.
Griffith wants to clinch up but Oalognov keeps it at a distance.
Griffith tries a low kick but Oalognov avoids it.
Oalognov throws a head kick that misses.
As Oalognov backs away, Griffith returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Oalognov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oalognov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Griffith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robert Griffith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A good leg kick by Oalognov.
Oalognov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oalognov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good leg kick by Griffith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1##TD#
Griffith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Oalognov tries to escape but Griffith is in control.
Griffith trying to control the position but Oalognov is working away.
Oalognov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Griffith has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Griffith with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Griffith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Oalognov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Griffith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Oalognov tries to buck Griffith off but he can't manage it. #ES2#
Oalognov somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Griffith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Oalognov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Oalognov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Griffith shoots and misses
and Oalognov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Krigniv Oalognov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Griffith shoots in but no luck this time.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Oalognov.
Griffith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Oalognov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Griffith scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Oalognov throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Oalognov closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Oalognov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Griffith avoids a wild elbow strike from Oalognov.
Oalognov tries to circle away but Griffith has him pinned against the cage.
Oalognov struggles to land a body shot inside as Griffith controls his hands. #TD#
Griffith jumps into guard, dragging Oalognov to the mat. #SUB#
Griffith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oalognov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Griffith's head.
Griffith has Oalognov pulled in close to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oalognov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Oalognov stopping the sweep attempt from Griffith.
Robert Griffith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oalognov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oalognov throwing strikes from guard but Griffith blocks nicely.
Oalognov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Griffith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Oalognov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Griffith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Griffith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oalognov defends it easily.
Griffith is looking to stand up but Oalognov isn't so interested in that idea. #T5##SUB#
Griffith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Griffith seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Oalognov connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oalognov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Griffith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Griffith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Oalognov.
Oalognov looks to land a combination. Griffith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice takedown defense from Oalognov. No joy for Griffith on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Griffith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oalognov throws a push kick but Griffith slaps the foot to one side.
As Oalognov backs away, Griffith returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T6#
Oalognov throws a head kick but Griffith moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Oalognov! #TD#
Griffith closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Oalognov's guard.
Griffith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oalognov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Griffith is controlling him.
Oalognov wants to get back to his feet but Griffith passes into half guard.
Griffith is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Oalognov!
Oalognov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #SUB#
Griffith wants to finish this one by submission but Oalognov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Griffith. #T7#
Oalognov wants to try and get back to his feet.
Griffith trying to control but Oalognov is having none of it.
Griffith is trying to take his opponent's back.
Oalognov is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Griffith controlling from mount. #T8#
Oalognov is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #ES2#
Oalognov bucks up and throws Griffith to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Griffith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Griffith blocks a head kick by Oalognov.
Oalognov misses with a double jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Griffith. #CL2#
Oalognov closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oalognov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Griffith has him pressed against the cage.
Griffith dodges an elbow strike from Oalognov.
Oalognov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Griffith avoids the elbow strike from Oalognov, against the cage. #T9#
Oalognov throws an elbow that misses.
Oalognov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Krigniv Oalognov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Griffith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oalognov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Griffith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Oalognov to keep the fight standing.
Oalognov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oalognov is trying to break the clinch but Griffith is controlling him.
Griffith tries to pull guard but Oalognov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Oalognov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Krigniv Oalognov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Griffith is working for takedown but Oalognov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Oalognov can't find room to land a body shot as Griffith controls the action.
Robert Griffith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oalognov is looking to break free of the clinch but Griffith has double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Krigniv Oalognov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Krigniv Oalognov!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Krigniv Oalognov!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Krigniv Oalognov!

Krigniv Oalognov wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 693 Round 3
Date: Oct 25, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Kun forces Taat Pribadi back against the cage and clinches.
Kun with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kun taking a breather.
Taat Pribadi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kun gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Taat Pribadi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kun pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Taat Pribadi instigates a clinch.
Taat Pribadi wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimas Taat Pribadi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kun with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Taat Pribadi takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#
It looks like Dimas Taat Pribadi has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kun connects with a knee to the head.
Kun taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kun dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kun lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Kun prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kun taking a breather.
Kun gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kun content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kun has Taat Pribadi pushed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Kun's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Kun. #BC#
Taat Pribadi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taat Pribadi is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Kun instigates a clinch.
Kun lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
Dimas Taat Pribadi's cut is getting worse.
Taat Pribadi being controlled against the cage.
Kun lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kun creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Taat Pribadi's defenses. #T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Taat Pribadi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kun landing knees to the head.
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!
Taat Pribadi looking to slow down the pace here.
Kun stalling against the cage.
Taat Pribadi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kun walks away with a smile on his face. Taat Pribadi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Kun moves into the clinch successfully.
Kun effectively controlling the action here.
Kun should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Swadaya Kun.#CL2#
Kun takes the fight into the clinch.
Kun leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kun lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#
Dimas Taat Pribadi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Kun - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Taat Pribadi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kun has him pressed against the cage.
Kun lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kun is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Taat Pribadi takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
Jeez, Dimas Taat Pribadi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Swadaya Kun!

Event: QFC Tournament 693 Round 2
Date: Oct 24, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Fernando gets a clinch. #BC#
Taat Pribadi breaks from the clinch.
Fernando lands a jab-cross combination.
Taat Pribadi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fernando defends well and Taat Pribadi ends up having to push Fernando into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Fernando clinches up with Taat Pribadi and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Taat Pribadi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taat Pribadi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dimas Taat Pribadi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Fernando moves into the clinch.
Fernando tries to break free but Taat Pribadi pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Taat Pribadi manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Fernando changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Taat Pribadi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fernando trying to control the position but Taat Pribadi is working away.
Fernando connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Taat Pribadi some visible discomfort.
Fernando working the strikes but Taat Pribadi uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Taat Pribadi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Taat Pribadi looking for a triangle here. Fernando is fighting it but it looks tight! Taat Pribadi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Fernando is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dimas Taat Pribadi!

Event: QFC Tournament 693 Round 1
Date: Oct 23, 2016

#R1##TD#
Taat Pribadi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Soares to the mat! Soares manages to get full guard.
Soares trying to keep a closed guard but Taat Pribadi is proving a slippery customer.
Soares is pulling down on Taat Pribadi's head. It's preventing any offense from Taat Pribadi, at least for the moment.
Soares should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Taat Pribadi trying to control the position from guard on top but Soares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soares looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taat Pribadi is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares is trying to keep Taat Pribadi in close. #T1#
Soares looking for a sweep. Not yet Soares, not yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Soares is trying to control the position but Taat Pribadi postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Taat Pribadi closes the distance and clinches.
Soares looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Soares has clasped his hands together around Taat Pribadi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Taat Pribadi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Soares's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Taat Pribadi is trying to maintain the position but Soares is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Taat Pribadi is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soares is looking to take a break and control but Taat Pribadi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taat Pribadi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Taat Pribadi tries to get to full guard but Soares has control of the leg.
Taat Pribadi pushes Soares off looking to stand but Soares dives back in and keeps control. #T3#
Soares sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taat Pribadi defending well though. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Soares feints and as Taat Pribadi raises his hands in defense, Soares changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Taat Pribadi pushes Soares off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Taat Pribadi throws a body punch but Soares moves out of range.
Soares wants to counter with a clinch but Taat Pribadi pushes him away.#CL2#
Taat Pribadi tries to keep at a distance but Soares has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Soares pulls guard effortlessly.
Taat Pribadi sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Taat Pribadi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Soares is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Taat Pribadi, into his guard. #REVB##T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soares stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taat Pribadi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soares looks winded!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Taat Pribadi holds on and takes a little breather.
Soares controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Taat Pribadi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dimas Taat Pribadi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Taat Pribadi throws a sloppy head kick and Soares moves out of range easily.
Soares connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taat Pribadi's hands.#TD2#
Soares shoots in and gets a takedown into Taat Pribadi's guard.
Taat Pribadi trying to control the position here.
Soares is looking to advance position but Taat Pribadi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares wants to hold on but Taat Pribadi pushes him away.
Soares really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taat Pribadi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Soares is looking to improve his position but Taat Pribadi isn't that keen on the idea.
Dimas Taat Pribadi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Soares wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Taat Pribadi has Soares flattened out and is raining down punches. #SUB#
Taat Pribadi is looking for the choke from the back position but Soares is controlling his hands well.
Soares is really stuck here.
Soares is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Taat Pribadi is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Soares won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Taat Pribadi off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dimas Taat Pribadi!

Event: We are the Revolution
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Hong tries to clinch but Garcia moves out of range. #CL#
Hong closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Garcia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Garcia's face.
Hong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Garcia.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia just leaning against Hong, taking a breather.
Garcia goes for a takedown attempt but Hong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zhuy Hong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Garcia.
Hong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garcia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garcia doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Garcia shoots for a takedown but Hong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hong tries to counter by clinching up but Garcia breaks away and moves out of range.
Hong looks to land a combination but Garcia avoids it well.
Hong is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Garcia rushes Hong and presses him up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hong looking to throw knees to the head but Garcia is blocking nicely.
Hong gets underhooks to prevent Garcia's takedown attempt.
Hong just leaning against Garcia, taking a breather.
Hong scores a nice knee to the body.
Garcia looks winded!
Hong lands a knee to the head.
Hong taking a breather.
Hong landing knees to the head. #TD#
Hong manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T2##SUB#
Hong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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!#SUB#
Hong is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Garcia rolls with it to try and escape but Hong cranks on the arm and Garcia is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zhuy Hong!

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