Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RRFC 32: Bennett vs Haggar II
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Mokete connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Arellano momentarily. #CL#
Arellano gets tackled into the cage by Mokete. Mokete maintains the clinch. #TD#
Mokete gets control of Arellano's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mokete will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arellano trying to control but Mokete is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Arellano working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Mokete 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.
Mokete is working hard here to advance position.
Arellano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mokete tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mokete keeping moving, preventing Arellano from controlling successfully.
Arellano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mokete. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arellano engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1##SUB#
Mokete looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Mokete working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arellano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mokete is tightening it up a little... Arellano has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Arellano reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Arellano taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mokete!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alexander Mokete!

Event: RRFC Fight Night 25
Date: Mar 01, 2020

#R1#
Ingram throws a solid leg kick but Olofsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ingram.
Olofsson is looking for a counter combo.
Olofsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ingram throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Olofsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ingram punishes Olofsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Ingram throws a head kick that misses.
Olofsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ingram connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Olofsson scrambles back to his feet.
Ingram has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Olofsson fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ingram shoots in but Olofsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jason Ingram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ingram moves into the clinch.#T1#
Ingram wants to get back to striking at distance but Olofsson won't allow it.
Olofsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Ingram shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Olofsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ingram tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Olofsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ingram tries to break the clinch but Olofsson is controlling the position.
Olofsson leaning against his opponent.
Ingram wants to get back to striking at distance but Olofsson won't allow it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#BC#
Olofsson breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Ingram has closed the distance and engaged Olofsson in a clinch.
Ingram is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ingram wants to break free but Olofsson has control.
Olofsson fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyrie Olofsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olofsson tries a body shot but Ingram blocks it. #T3#
Ingram's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ingram prevents Olofsson from breaking the clinch.
Olofsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ingram is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ingram is trying to break free.
Ingram dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ingram is trying to pull guard but Olofsson has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Olofsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ingram is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Olofsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ingram lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Olofsson moves in looking to clinch but Ingram pushes him off.
Olofsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ingram defends well and Olofsson ends up having to push Ingram into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Olofsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ingram counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Ingram dominated that round.
That's time! Olofsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Olofsson fails with the takedown.
As Olofsson backs off Ingram throws a huge counter combo but Olofsson manages to avoid it all.
Ingram throws the kick towards the body but Olofsson avoids it.
Ingram misses with a two punch combination.
Olofsson scores with a push kick.#CL2#
Olofsson gets tackled into the cage by Ingram. Ingram maintains the clinch.
Olofsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Ingram won't allow it.
Olofsson is trying to break the clinch but Ingram has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olofsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Ingram has double underhooks.
Ingram has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Ingram pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Olofsson tries to stand but Ingram is controlling from the bottom.
Ingram wants to sweep here but Olofsson controlling him for the moment.
Ingram keeping moving, preventing Olofsson from controlling successfully.
Olofsson being controlled here momentarily. #ES2#
Ingram manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T2#
Ingram throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ingram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ingram circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ingram throws a wild body kick that Olofsson sees coming a mile off.
Olofsson throws a big counter combination but Ingram scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Ingram pushes Olofsson up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Olofsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ingram misses with a head kick.
Olofsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Olofsson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Olofsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Ingram throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Olofsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ingram tries to clinch up.
As Ingram backs away, Olofsson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ingram wants to clinch up but Olofsson keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Ingram tries to keep at a distance but Olofsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ingram is trying to break free.#BC#
Olofsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Olofsson drives through and clinches with Ingram against the cage.
Ingram is looking to break free of the clinch but Olofsson has double underhooks. #T4##BC#
Olofsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ingram misses with a body kick.
Ingram with a poor takedown
and Olofsson counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Olofsson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ingram did well to prevent Olofsson getting side control.#ES2#
Ingram manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Olofsson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ingram tries to break free but Olofsson pushes him back against the cage.
Ingram tries to break free but Olofsson pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Olofsson manages to break the clinch.
Ingram shoots in looking for a takedown. Olofsson tries to sprawl out of it but Ingram keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Olofsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Ingram showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Olofsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ingram has time to react.#CL2#
Ingram fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Olofsson, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Olofsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Olofsson blocks a head kick by Ingram.
Olofsson is looking for a counter combo.
Ingram is looking to clinch.
Olofsson throws a big counter combination but Ingram scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olofsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ingram.#CL2#
Ingram drives through and clinches with Olofsson against the cage. #T1#
Olofsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Olofsson is trying to force a seperation but Ingram has the dominant position.
Olofsson prevents Ingram from breaking the clinch.
Ingram has had enough of the clinch but Olofsson keeps him there for the moment.
Olofsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Olofsson tries to work over Ingram's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Olofsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Ingram avoids the damage to the body.
Olofsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Ingram has double underhooks. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Olofsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ingram's elbow.
Olofsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Olofsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ingram avoids it.
Ingram can't break the clinch. #BC#
Olofsson breaks from the clinch.
Ingram fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ingram on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ingram misses with a low kick.
Ingram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jason Ingram seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Olofsson feints a jab promting Ingram to slip. Olofsson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ingram slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ingram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ingram pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ingram misses the jab.
Olofsson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ingram tries to clinch there but Olofsson circles away.
Olofsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ingram fails with the takedown
and Olofsson counters with a two punch combo.
Olofsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Olofsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ingram.
Olofsson throws a front kick aimed at Ingram's knee but Ingram avoids it well. #T4#
Ingram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Olofsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ingram takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Olofsson throws a head kick but Ingram moves out of range.
Olofsson avoids the head kick by Ingram.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olofsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ingram.
Olofsson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ingram manages to circle out of the way.
Ingram throws the kick towards the body but Olofsson avoids it.
Olofsson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ingram throws a nice looking combination but Olofsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Olofsson tries to counter by clinching up but Ingram breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ingram tries to clinch there but Olofsson circles away.
Ingram throws a head kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyrie Olofsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ingram 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Ingram!

Event: RRFC Challengers 28
Date: Feb 26, 2020

#R1#
Arellano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice takedown defense from Drakatis. No joy for Arellano on that attempt.
Drakatis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Arellano defends it well.#TD2#
Drakatis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Arellano looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Arellano defending against the ground and pound.
Drakatis is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Arellano's shoulder. That is not cool.
Drakatis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arellano keeps working.
Arellano is trying to control Drakatis's posture but Drakatis avoids it.
Arellano looks to move to half guard but instead Drakatis has passed into mount! Damn!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arellano tries to reverse the position but Drakatis maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drakatis manages to capitalize on a mistake by Arellano to take his back!#T1#
Arellano is trying to get back to his feet but Drakatis has full control of the position and if anything, Arellano has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Drakatis not allowing Arellano to control his hands.
Arellano can't escape the position.
Drakatis trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Arellano doesn't escape.
Drakatis struggling to land strikes to the head as Arellano covers up.
Arellano is in bad spot here.
Arellano is keeping busy. #T2#
Drakatis controls the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arellano is keeping busy.
Arellano tries to roll but Drakatis sticks to his back.
Drakatis keeps control of the position easily here as Arellano tries to buck him off. #SUB2#
Drakatis looking to break Arellano's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Arellano remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Drakatis will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T3#
Drakatis throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Arellano wants to escape the position.
Arellano breaks Drakatis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Drakatis managing to control the position.
Arellano wants to control from the top but Drakatis keeps moving. #T4#
Drakatis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Drakatis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Arellano is looking for a triangle here but Drakatis uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Drakatis misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stefanos Drakatis 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##TD2#
Drakatis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU2#
Drakatis decides to stand back up.
Arellano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drakatis as he jumps to the side.
KC Arellano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Arellano tries to sprawl but Drakatis drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Arellano tries to roll over but Drakatis keeps him under control.
Arellano pushes Drakatis off looking to stand but Drakatis dives back in and keeps control.
Drakatis is thwarting Arellano's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Drakatis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Drakatis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Arellano trying to control but Drakatis postures up.
Drakatis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arellano keeps working.
Drakatis is taking a breather. Arellano 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.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arellano is trying to control but can't. #SU2#
Drakatis stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Arellano to get to his feet.
Arellano fails with a takedown attempt.
Arellano misses with a takedown attempt - Drakatis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KC Arellano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Drakatis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stefanos Drakatis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drakatis trying to control but Arellano is working from the bottom.
Arellano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drakatis on the ground.
Drakatis slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Arellano is not content to let Drakatis control the position.
Arellano wants to control but Drakatis is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Drakatis seems content to control.
Drakatis prevents Arellano from improving his position.
Drakatis wants to control but Arellano is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Arellano manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Arellano looking for a guillotine here but Drakatis defends easily.
Drakatis working some strikes from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drakatis pushes down on Arellano's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stefanos Drakatis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Drakatis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#TD2#
Drakatis feints and as Arellano raises his hands in defense, Drakatis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Arellano manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Drakatis gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Drakatis gets to his feet. Arellano looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Drakatis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Arellano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arellano on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Arellano tries to get out of the position.
Arellano managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Drakatis.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Drakatis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Drakatis working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Drakatis trying to control the action but Arellano is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Drakatis stands up and beckons Arellano to his feet. #TD2#
Drakatis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Arellano throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
Arellano darts in looking for a takedown but Drakatis gets double underhooks and turns Arellano into the cage. #TD2#
Drakatis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Drakatis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arellano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Drakatis. #SUB2#
Drakatis is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Arellano is looking to improve his position.
Arellano is not content to let Drakatis control the position.#SUB#
Arellano looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Drakatis pushes past his half guard into mount!
Arellano wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Drakatis. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Drakatis controlling from mount.
Drakatis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Drakatis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Drakatis wants to control the pace but Arellano is squirming around nicely.
KC Arellano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stefanos Drakatis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Drakatis controlling the position easily from mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stefanos Drakatis!

Event: APEX 8
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
Wiener misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gideon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gideon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gideon duly obliges.
Wiener defending well as Gideon loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Gideon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wiener to the ground. Gideon is now in Wiener's guard.
Wiener keeping moving, preventing Gideon from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Wiener scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Wiener lands a front kick.
Wiener scores with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Gideon. Those never looked like landing.
Wiener throws a big counter head kick but Gideon avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Gideon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wiener wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Gideon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wiener won't allow Gideon to pass to mount.
Wiener is looking to escape.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice body kick from Wiener.
Wiener throws a sloppy head kick and Gideon moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wiener delivers a nice body kick.#T3#
Gideon throws a head kick that misses.
Wiener counters with a body kick.
Gideon is breathing heavily.
Gideon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wiener lands a nice looking body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wiener. Gideon shrugs it off though.
Wiener is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gideon blocks a head kick by Wiener. #KD2#
Wiener lands a big head kick that sends Gideon tumbling to the mat! Wiener takes a step backwards and waves Gideon back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Gideon is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crack! A monster head kick from Wiener and Gideon falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Wiener!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Walter Wiener!
A very excited looking Walter Wiener made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: QFC Tournament 953 Round 1
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Yurimeshi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gideon but Gideon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yurimeshi shoots in looking for a takedown but Gideon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yurimeshi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A nice side step and Gideon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gideon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gideon throws the left hand but Yurimeshi avoids the punch easily.
Yurimeshi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuske Yurimeshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yurimeshi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gideon circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Gideon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Yurimeshi's guard.#SUB#
Yurimeshi has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gideon should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Yurimeshi has tightened it up now! Gideon should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yuske Yurimeshi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2018

#R1#
Lee scores with a jab. Morrison acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lee lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Morrison doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morrison pinned against the cage. Morrison gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Morrison is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Lee drives through and clinches with Morrison against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Morrison has Lee pressed against the cage. #T1##TD2#
Lee pulls Morrison into guard.
Lee has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at MMA My Way. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Morrison works over Lee with some ground and pound from guard.
Morrison preventing the sweep.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Morrison is proving a slippery customer.
Morrison makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Morrison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morrison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Morrison throws a big elbow that misses.
Morrison lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Morrison is working Lee over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Morrison postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morrison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lee wants to stand up but Morrison is controlling him.
Lee looks winded!
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morrison throws a strike but Lee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Morrison is controlling Lee's posture.
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Morrison blocks nicely.
Lee tries to stand but Morrison is controlling from the bottom.
Morrison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morrison throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morrison thinking.
Lee lands a jab to Morrison's midsection.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lee works over Morrison's head and body with a nice combination.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
Morrison stuffs the takedown.
The fighters circling - Morrison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morrison could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lee blocks a head kick by Morrison.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Morrison gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Singed Lee dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Morrison pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lee throws a counter combo.
Morrison blocks a head kick by Lee.
Morrison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lee is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Morrison. Lee shrugs it off though.
Morrison slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Morrison scores with a push kick.
Morrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Morrison shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lee's guard.
Morrison throws a strike but Lee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Lee wants to control from the top but Morrison keeps moving.
Lee is breathing heavily.#T1#
Morrison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Morrison wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Morrison is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morrison looks to throw a body kick
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3##TD#
Morrison shoots in and gets a takedown into Lee's guard.
Morrison throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morrison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lee trying to control the position.
Morrison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morrison has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Morrison cracks Lee with a solid left hand.
Morrison lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lee working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lee sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Singed Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Morrison closes the distance and clinches.
Lee tries to pull guard but Morrison forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basil Morrison dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Morrison clinches up with Lee and pushes him back against the cage.
Lee can't get the takedown.
Morrison blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Morrison tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Morrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Lee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Morrison pushes Lee off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Morrison instigates a clinch.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lee smiles and moves away. #T1##TD2#
Lee closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Morrison struggling a bit here.
Morrison dodges the ground and pound from Lee.
Morrison regains half guard.
Basil Morrison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lee trying to control the action but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Morrison pushes Lee off looking to stand but Lee dives back in and keeps control. #T2#
Morrison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Morrison throws a leg kick
and Lee counters with a one-two to the body.
Morrison looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
Morrison clinches up with Lee and pushes him back against the cage.
Morrison takes a knee to the side of the body. #T3#
Morrison missing with knees to the body.
Morrison fails to pull guard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Morrison turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Morrison pulls Lee into guard.
Morrison has control of Lee's left arm, preventing Lee from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #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.
Morrison pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee content to stall in guard here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basil Morrison!

Event: SyFi 19
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Benning punishes Saggi's body with a nice straight punch.
Saggi shoots and misses
and Benning counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benning connects with an inside leg kick.
Benning 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.
Benning throws out a powerful jab.
Benning scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saggi doesn't seem bothered though.
Benning bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saggi's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benning bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saggi's head.#ROC#
Saggi is rocked!
Saggi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saggi misses with a takedown
and Benning counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wayne Benning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haas Saggi.#T1#
Benning fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Saggi to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Saggi looks to clinch but Benning throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Saggi taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Wayne Benning!
An out of breath Wayne Benning thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2018

#R1#
A punch combination from Hopper misses. #TD2#
Lee throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hopper tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lee is in Hopper's guard.#ES#
Hopper pushes Lee off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Hopper clinches up with Lee and pushes him back against the cage.
Hopper landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hopper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lee is defending well for now.
Hopper putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lee in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopper lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD2#
Lee turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Lee in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lee trying to control the position but Hopper is working away.
Hopper is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Lee trying to control the position but Hopper is working away.
Hopper is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lee off and has taken his back!
Hopper really is a fat lump.#SUB#
Hopper is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lee knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lee for a finish. #SUB#
Hopper is persistently looking for the submission but Lee is defending it well. #SUB#
Hopper sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Lee taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Moshe Hopper!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2018

#R1#
Dixon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
Dixon throws a lazy body kick
and Lee counters with a one-two to the body.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Dixon circles away.
Dixon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lee slaps away a takedown attempt from Dixon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lee scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee cracks Dixon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lee throws a series of punches but Dixon moves out of range. #T1#
Lee throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dixon tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lowell Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dixon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee. #CL2#
Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Dixon tightens his grip and picks Lee up, before dumping him to the ground. Lee manages to land in guard. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dixon scoring with some ground and pound.
Dixon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lee trying to control the position.
Dixon chips away with some ground and pound.
Lee trying to control the position. #T3#
Dixon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Lee scores with a takedown into Dixon's guard.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #ES#
Dixon manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Lee is trying to stall. #T4##BC#
Dixon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Dixon clinches with his opponent.
Dixon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lee smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Dixon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dixon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD2#
Lee fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dixon to the ground. Lee is now in Dixon's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Dixon 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.

Singed Lee dominated that round.
That's time! Dixon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Lee gets a double leg takedown into Dixon's guard.#ES#
Dixon pushes Lee off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Lee scores with a one two! Dixon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Lee looks to move away, Dixon throws a big counter combo but Lee just gets out of the way.
Dixon fails with a takedown attempt.
Dixon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.#T1#
Dixon has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lowell Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dixon misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lee.
Lee gets underhooks to prevent Dixon's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Lee jumps guard and drags Dixon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dixon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dixon passes Lee's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Dixon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dixon thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.
Dixon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon is nestled in close to Lee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Lee is looking to control Dixon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?
Lee is pressing down on Dixon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dixon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lee controls Dixon momentarily but Dixon frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Lee clinches up with Dixon and pushes him back against the cage.#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.
Dixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dixon scores with a hook to the body.#TD#
Dixon jumps into guard, dragging Lee to the mat.
Dixon wants to stand up but Lee is controlling him.
Dixon throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dixon has his hands on Lee's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Singed Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dixon shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Lee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dixon, pushing him back against the cage.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Dixon breaks the clinch.
Dixon slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
It looked like Dixon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dixon gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee looks for the body kick but Dixon saw that one coming. #TD2#
Dixon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lee to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lee trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom. #T1#
Dixon working a defensive guard here.
Dixon is looking to stand up but Lee isn't so interested in that idea.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dixon is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lee dives into side control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lee wants to take a breather but Dixon manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Lee.
Lee stops Dixon from standing up.
Dixon trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dixon is striking but Lee is not phased and passes to half guard.
Dixon is holding on to half guard well.#T3#
Dixon tries to kick Lee off but Lee keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Dixon defends it.
Dixon is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lee sprawls well. Lee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dixon gets slowly back to his feet.#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.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dixon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dixon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dixon somewhat.
Dixon sets himself, and Lee steps forward looking for the clinch! Dixon avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lowell Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dixon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Lee counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lowell Dixon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dixon keeps working.
Lowell Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Singed Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Dixon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Singed Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lee 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Singed Lee!

Event: Gladiators 18 Lit v Kolov
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Riley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Riley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Quiapon pinned against the cage. Quiapon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Riley sets himself, and Quiapon steps forward looking for the clinch! Riley avoids it this time.
Quiapon throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Riley counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Riley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Riley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've been hearing that Riley has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Quiapon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Riley passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Riley lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Quiapon defends it well. #SUB#
Riley seems to be working for a kimura but Quiapon defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but Quiapon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riley to get the leverage.
Riley tries to pass to full mount but Quiapon defends it.
Quiapon wants to control but Riley is keeping busy. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Riley is working for a kimura but Quiapon is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Riley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Riley passes the guard and advances to mount!
Riley looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Quiapon wants to hold on but Riley pushes him away.
Riley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Riley is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Quiapon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Quiapon is in a horrible position here. Riley smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Riley working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Quiapon working to try and regain half guard.
Riley controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Quiapon is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Riley is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Quiapon is surviving well by controlling Riley's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Riley is working for a guillotine from mount but Quiapon frees his head quite easily.
Quiapon is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quiapon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Riley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Riley fails with a takedown attempt.
Quiapon wants to counter the offense by Riley and move into the clinch position.
Quiapon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Quiapon has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Riley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Riley.
Riley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quiapon is keeping the position for now.
Quiapon trying to keep a closed guard but Riley is proving a slippery customer.
Quiapon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Riley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Riley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Riley wants to control from the top but Quiapon keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Riley looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Quiapon is trying to escape back to his feet but Riley uses the scramble to pass into side control. #T2##SUB#
Riley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Quiapon, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Riley is trying to get an arm triangle but Quiapon is defending well.
Quiapon tries to bench press Riley off him but Riley keeps the position. #SUB#
Riley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Riley tries for a kimura but Quiapon is defending well. #T3#
Quiapon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Riley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Quiapon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Riley prevents Quiapon from escaping the position.
Riley working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Riley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Quiapon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Quiapon is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Riley gets to mount! Quiapon was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #SUB#
Riley has hold of Quiapon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Quiapon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SU#
Riley get's back to his feet.
Riley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Quiapon circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riley dives in and grabs Quiapon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Quiapon pushes down on Riley's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Riley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tony Riley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Riley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Quiapon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Riley dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Riley gets the takedown into side control.
Riley slows the pace down.
Quiapon is trying to control Riley's posture but Riley avoids it.
Riley takes a little break here. Quiapon wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Riley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Quiapon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Riley wants to control but Quiapon is keeping him busy. #SU#
Riley decides to stand back up. Riley steps back and let's Quiapon get back to his feet.#TD#
Riley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Quiapon is trying to stand back up but Riley is controlling him #SUB#
Quiapon is defending against the submission attempts here by Riley.
Riley not doing much here. #T2#
Quiapon is trying to stand back up but Riley is controlling him #SUB#
Riley maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Quiapon could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Riley has cracked it and Quiapon is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Riley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Riley!

Event: DFC 38: Dalton Vs Phol
Date: Apr 21, 2017

#R1#
Castell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Castell wants to clinch up but Xeno keeps it at a distance.
Xeno definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Castell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xeno sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Castell somewhat.
Xeno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Castell is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Xeno is trying hard to land a takedown here. Castell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Xeno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castell fails with a takedown attempt.
Xeno displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Castell.
Chase Xeno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaleo Castell.
Castell tries to clinch there but Xeno circles away. #CL#
Xeno has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Xeno gets control of Castell's arms and successfully pulls guard. Xeno will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Castell wants to stand but Xeno has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Castell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Xeno pulls Castell in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Castell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Castell passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Castell 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.
Xeno is doing well to control the position and prevent Castell from advancing to side control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Castell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Castell is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Xeno still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Xeno has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Xeno happy to just control the position for now. #T3##SU#
Xeno decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Castell tries to keep at a distance but Xeno has taken the fight into the clinch.
Castell working aggressively here.
Xeno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castell backwards. #TD2#
Castell has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Xeno clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Xeno manages to escape to his feet. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xeno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Castell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Xeno scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Xeno gets a clinch.
Xeno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Xeno - that landed with a thud.
Xeno dodges an elbow strike from Castell.
Castell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Xeno pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Castell misses with the head strike.
Xeno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Xeno is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Castell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Xeno is trying to push Castell away but Castell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Xeno working hard to break the clinch.
Castell misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chase Xeno dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Xeno catches Castell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Castell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Xeno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#
It looks like Kaleo Castell has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Castell. No joy for Xeno on that attempt. #CL2#
Castell has closed the distance and engaged Xeno in a clinch.
Xeno wants to get back to striking at distance but Castell won't allow it.
Xeno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Castell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Xeno avoids it.
Xeno wants to get back to striking at distance but Castell won't allow it.
Xeno lands a right hand.
Castell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Xeno lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castell throws a head punch that misses.
Castell tries for a takedown but Xeno manages to get underhooks.
Xeno blocks an uppercut.
Castell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Xeno takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Castell misses with a punch on the inside.
Xeno tries to pull guard but Castell won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Xeno. #BC2#
Castell manages to break the clinch.
Xeno will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Castell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Xeno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castell wants to clinch but Xeno slips to the side
and Xeno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xeno shoots in and drives through. Castell sprawls well.
Castell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Castell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Castell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xeno works the jab nicely.
Castell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Xeno pinned against the cage. Xeno gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Castell is breathing heavily.
Castell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xeno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Xeno tries to counter with a takedown but Castell is quick to defend against it.
Xeno throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Castell's waist but Castell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Xeno off to one side.
Xeno tries to land a leg kick but Castell saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Xeno bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Castell's head backwards.
Xeno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castell can do to turn this around?
Xeno circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Xeno counter with a right hand.
Nice cross by Xeno.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xeno scores with a nice strike.
Xeno swats away the attempt to clinch by Castell.
Good shot there by Xeno.
Castell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Xeno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xeno is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Castell tries to land a body kick
and Xeno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Xeno pinned against the cage. Xeno gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Castell walks into a stiff left hand from Xeno.
Xeno stuffs the takedown attempt from Castell. Castell gets slowly back to his feet.
Castell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC#
Castell is rocked!
Castell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Castell moves forwards but Xeno connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Castell is still on wobbly legs! Can Xeno finish him?
Castell walks into a stiff left hand from Xeno.
Castell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Xeno sprawls well. Xeno wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Castell gets slowly back to his feet.
Chase Xeno is winning the standup battle so far.
Castell throws the left hand but Xeno avoids the punch easily.
Castell seems to have recovered his senses.
Castell tries to clinch up but Xeno circles away and keeps his distance.
Xeno throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Castell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xeno scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Xeno clinches with his opponent.
Castell fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T4#
Xeno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Castell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Castell has Xeno pressed against the cage, preventing Xeno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Xeno is trying to break free.
Xeno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xeno is trying to break the clinch but Castell has him pressed against the cage.
Xeno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Castell avoids it.
Xeno has had enough of the clinch but Castell keeps him there for the moment.
Castell lands with a short shot to the head.
Castell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Xeno pushes Castell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Xeno presses Castell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Xeno manages to break the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chase Xeno dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kaleo Castell's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Castell tries to keep at a distance but Xeno has taken the fight into the clinch.
Castell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Xeno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Castell can't get the takedown.
Castell tries to circle away but Xeno has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Xeno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Xeno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Castell walks into a straight right hand from Xeno.
Castell tries for a takedown but Xeno circles away easily#CL#
and Xeno moves into the clinch.
Chase Xeno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaleo Castell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xeno is trying to break free.
Castell swings wildly with an uppercut but Xeno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xeno has Castell pushed against the cage.#T1#
Castell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Castell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Xeno wants to get back to striking at distance but Castell won't allow it.
Xeno is trying to push Castell away but Castell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Castell gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Xeno makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Xeno connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Xeno lands a jab to the nose.
Castell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Castell shoots and misses
and Xeno counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xeno getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Xeno tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castell swivels and escapes.#CL#
Xeno has Castell up against the cage in a clinch.
Castell misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Castell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Castell throws a series of punches but Xeno moves out of range.
Xeno connects with a body shot that sends Castell's belly button to the back.
Castell leaves Xeno with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Xeno has managed to clinch.
Xeno has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Castell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Xeno avoiding damage as Castell throws knees to the body.
Castell looking for a takedown.
A short right from Xeno.
Castell keeps control of Xeno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Xeno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castell wants to clinch.#T3#
Castell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Xeno tries to avoid it but Castell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Xeno to the ground. Xeno escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kaleo Castell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Xeno's waist but Xeno gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Castell off to one side. #CL#
Castell gets tackled into the cage by Xeno. Xeno maintains the clinch. #BC#
Xeno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xeno displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Castell.
Chase Xeno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xeno shoots in but no luck this time.
Castell wants to clinch but Xeno slips to the side
and Xeno counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Xeno closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Xeno has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Castell uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Castell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Xeno controlling the position.
Chase Xeno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Xeno is working an open guard so Castell takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
Xeno tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Castell defends well and Xeno ends up having to push Castell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Xeno shoots in for a double leg but Castell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Castell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Xeno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xeno tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Castell defends well and Xeno ends up having to push Castell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Castell moves in looking to clinch but Xeno pushes him off.
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!
Xeno looks for a takedown but Castell sprawls well.
Castell steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Xeno.
Castell misses with a takedown attempt - Xeno sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Xeno moves into the clinch successfully.
Kaleo Castell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xeno working hard to break the clinch.
Castell misses with some punches.
Chase Xeno has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Xeno avoids the elbow strike from Castell, against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chase Xeno!
During a confident post fight interview, Chase Xeno thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DFC 31: Dalton Vs Kicker 2
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Xeno lands the left hand.
Castell shoots in but Xeno avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Castell needs to keep his hands up - Xeno had a free shot at his head there.
Castell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Xeno pinned against the cage. Xeno gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Xeno definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Castell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Xeno tries to avoid it but Castell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Xeno to the ground. Xeno escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chase Xeno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaleo Castell.
Castell wants to clinch but Xeno slips to the side
and Xeno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xeno stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Xeno wants it to stay on the feet.
Castell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xeno but Xeno pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Xeno scores with a hook.
Kaleo Castell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Castell pushes Xeno up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Xeno wants to break free but Castell has control.
Good body shot from Xeno. #BC2#
Castell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Xeno pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Xeno circles away from the clinch attempt
and Xeno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xeno misses with a low kick.
Good exchange - Xeno coming out on top.#CL#
Xeno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Castell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xeno's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Castell has Xeno pressed against the cage, preventing Xeno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Xeno cracks Castell with a nice body shot.
Castell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Castell gets control of Xeno's arms and successfully pulls guard. Castell will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Castell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Xeno controls the pace.
Xeno pushes down on Castell's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Castell moves into full guard.
Xeno throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Castell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xeno controls from within his opponent's guard.
Castell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Castell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Xeno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Xeno stays in close to Castell's body and controls the position.
Castell is looking to sweep but instead, Xeno has passed into half guard. #SU#
Xeno stands up from half guard.
Castell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Castell moves in looking to clinch but Xeno pushes him off.
Castell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xeno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Xeno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Xeno is defended easily by Castell.
It seemed like Castell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xeno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xeno fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Xeno tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Castell defends well and Xeno ends up having to push Castell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Castell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Xeno is fending him off so far but Castell persists. Nope, Xeno circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Xeno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Castell misses with a takedown
enabling Xeno to counter with a crisp jab.
Castell looks winded!
Castell fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Xeno pushes Castell up against the cage in a clinch.
Castell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Xeno fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chase Xeno dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Xeno moves into the clinch.
Castell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Xeno avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Castell looking to stall.
Castell trying to land knees to the body.
Castell working aggressively here.
Castell tries a knee to the head but Xeno blocks it.
Castell tries to score a body lock takedown but Xeno shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Castell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xeno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castells head.
Castell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Xeno gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chase Xeno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaleo Castell.
Xeno is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Xeno blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Xeno blocking some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Xeno.
Xeno slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Xeno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castell shoots in for a takedown but Xeno shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Xeno keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Castell is breathing heavily.
Xeno shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Castell shoots and misses
and Xeno counters with a stiff right hand.
Xeno closes this distance looking for a takedown but Castell circles away.
No luck for Xeno with that takedown attempt.
Xeno throws a sloppy head kick and Castell moves out of range easily.
Castell avoids the head kick by Xeno.
Nice takedown defense from Xeno. No joy for Castell on that attempt.
Castell tries to close the distance and clinch but Xeno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Xeno drives through and clinches with Castell against the cage. #T2#
Xeno lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Castell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Xeno's efforts to push away.
Xeno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castell can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castell.
Castell wants to break free but Xeno has control.
Castell tries to pull guard but Xeno forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Xeno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xeno connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castell wants to clinch.
Castell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Castell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice shot lands for Xeno.#T3#
Castell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xeno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xeno lands with an overhand left.
Castell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xeno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Xeno lands the left hand.
Xeno connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Xeno circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xeno is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Xeno lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #ROC#
Castell is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Kaleo Castell has been cut.#TD#
Xeno scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Castell is still in real trouble! Can Xeno finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Xeno has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Xeno jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Xeno slips a jab and a cross from Castell.
Xeno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Xeno connects with a right hand. Castell shakes it off.
Xeno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castell.
Xeno drops Castell with a straight right hand, right on the button! Xeno follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chase Xeno!
A relieved looking Chase Xeno thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Total War 4 - Challengers
Date: Mar 17, 2017

#R1#
Maciel scores with a hook to the body. Syntax takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maciel misses with a head kick.
Maciel throws a one two combo. #CUT#
It looks like CL Syntax has been cut.
Syntax has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#KD2#
Syntax throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Maciel stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Syntax follows into mount! #ROC2#
Maciel is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Henrique Maciel has been cut.
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!
Syntax prevents Maciel from getting the reversal.
Oh Maciel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maciel wants to control but Syntax is having none of it.
Syntax is landing with some decent strikes but Maciel is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Maciel is trying to escape the mount.
Syntax landing punches.
Syntax loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Maciel scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Syntax land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Syntax stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CL Syntax!

Event: Gladiators 12 Runt v Sason
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL2#
Quiapon moves into the clinch successfully.
A hook to the body from Lit.
A shot in the inside from Lit.
Lit gets through Quiapon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like AG Quiapon has been cut.
Quiapon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Quiapon looks winded!
Lit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lit - that landed with a thud.
Lit lands a body punch.
Lit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Quiapon backwards.
Lit lands a nice uppercut.
Lit digs a right hand into Quiapon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Quiapon's gas tank.
Quiapon takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lit lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Quiapon is rocked!
Lit is working Quiapon over against the cage.
Quiapon is still on wobbly legs! Can Lit finish him?
A body shot lands from Lit.
Lit creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Quiapon with a big uppercut! Quiapon tries to clinch up but Lit pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Quiapon to the mat! Quiapon covers up and Lit unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike Lit!
Mike Lit thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Total War 2 - Champions Rise
Date: Mar 03, 2017

#R1##TD#
Doni manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Syntax on his heels. He'll look to pass Syntax's guard now, I'm sure.
Doni looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Doni with a flurry of punches that miss.
Syntax avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Doni connects with a couple of short punches.
Doni in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Doni postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Syntax manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Doni manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Syntax passes Doni's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syntax sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Syntax trying to control the action but Doni is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doni pushes Syntax off looking to stand but Syntax dives back in and keeps control.
Syntax missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Syntax keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Doni 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.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Syntax frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Syntax looking to control and managing it successfully.
Syntax trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Syntax has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Doni's face. #T3#
Syntax has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Doni's face.
Syntax controlling from the full mount.
Doni squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Syntax controlling from mount.
Syntax wants to control the pace but Doni is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Syntax controlling his opponent.
Syntax has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Tokyo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Syntax with the ground and pound from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Syntax trying to control but Doni is having none of it.
Syntax sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

CL Syntax dominated that round.
That's time! Doni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Doni defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Syntax.
Doni moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Syntax stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Syntax wants it to stay on the feet.
Syntax tries to counter by closing the distance.
Doni defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Syntax.
Syntax throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Doni's waist but Doni gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Syntax off to one side.
Ahmad Doni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CL Syntax.
Syntax showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Doni.
Doni tries to clinch up but Syntax circles away and keeps his distance.
Doni wants to clinch up but Syntax keeps it at a distance.
Syntax unleashes a big counter combination but Doni bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Syntax showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Doni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syntax shoots in looking for a takedown but Doni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Syntax's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Doni has taken the fight to the clinch.
Doni is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Doni lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Doni is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Doni throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Doni trying to advance position but Syntax counters by regaining guard.
Syntax working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Doni. #SUB#
Doni drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Syntax manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Doni has Syntax in his guard.#REVB#
Doni being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Syntax tries to free his leg and advance position but Doni is retaining full guard.
Syntax trying to control the position from guard on top but Doni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doni can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Syntax controls the pace.#T3#
Doni keeping moving, preventing Syntax from controlling successfully.
Syntax trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Syntax prevents Doni from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Syntax misses with a few strikes there.
Syntax looks to land a combination. Doni sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD#
Doni feints and as Syntax raises his hands in defense, Doni changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Syntax not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Doni throws a strike but Syntax rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Syntax passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Doni kicks off Syntax and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ahmad Doni dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Syntax shoots in looking for a takedown. Doni tries to sprawl out of it but Syntax keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Doni manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Doni as Syntax shoots in.#TD#
Doni manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Syntax on his heels. He'll look to pass Syntax's guard now, I'm sure.
Doni working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Syntax controlling Doni's posture.
Syntax avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doni throwing strikes from guard but Syntax blocks nicely.
Syntax looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Syntax trying to control the position. #T1##SU#
Doni stands up from Syntax's guard - Doni perhaps looking for a knockout.
Doni moves in looking to clinch but Syntax pushes him off.
Doni sets himself, and Syntax steps forward looking for the clinch! Doni avoids it this time.
Doni is looking to clinch.
Ahmad Doni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Syntax shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Doni's guard.
Doni is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Doni trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Doni looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Doni keeping moving, preventing Syntax from controlling successfully. #T2#
Syntax pushes down on Doni's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ahmad Doni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Syntax wants to take a breather but Doni is having none of it.
Syntax is pressing down on Doni's thigh, looking to free his foot. Doni is holding on for now. #T3#
Well, if Syntax is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Doni lands a two punch combo.
Syntax fails with the takedown.
Ahmad Doni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CL Syntax.
Syntax shoots for a takedown but Doni saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Syntax circles away from the clinch attempt.
Doni tries to close the distance and clinch but Syntax swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Syntax circles away from the clinch attempt.
Syntax tries to score a power double leg takedown but Doni sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Syntax somewhat.#T4#
Doni looks to land a combination but Syntax avoids it well.
Syntax steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Doni.
Syntax shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Doni as he jumps to the side.
Syntax shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Doni as he jumps to the side.
Syntax goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Doni misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Doni lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Syntax shoots in for a takedown but Doni shows good takedown defense.
Syntax shoots in for a double leg but Doni sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Doni closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
An elbow from Doni crashes against the mat.
Doni misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahmad Doni!
Ahmad Doni is the new welterweight champion!

Event: DFC 24: Dalton Vs Hobson
Date: Mar 01, 2017

#R1#
Apache throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Apache or perhaps it was just good defense by Xeno, which made it look bad.
Xeno has his takedown stuffed
and Apache counters with a three punch combo that has Xeno backing up. Xeno nods at Apache to acknowledge the strikes.
Apache misses with a kick to the body
and Xeno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Apache misses with a takedown attempt - Xeno sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Apache throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Xeno's waist but Xeno gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Apache off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geronimo Apache. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xeno lands with a cross. #TD#
Apache looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Apache trying to mount his opponent but Xeno defends it. #ES2#
Xeno has one foot on Apache's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Xeno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Apache lands a nice looking body kick.#T1#
Xeno takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A decent looking cross lands there for Xeno.
Apache pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Apache looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Apache has a takedown stuffed.
Xeno throws out a counter right but Apache avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Xeno darts in and clinches Apache up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Apache. #BC#
Apache's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Xeno looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Apache shoots in for a takedown but Xeno shows good takedown defense.
Xeno scores with a decent looking hook.
Apache walks into a straight right hand from Xeno.
A leg kick checked by Apache.
Xeno with a jab.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Apache takes the fight into the clinch.
Xeno can't break the clinch.
Xeno is trying to push Apache away but Apache has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Apache leaning against his opponent.
Apache wants a takedown but no success here.
Xeno drops down looking for an ankle pick but Apache pulls his leg out and moves away.
Xeno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Apache fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Apache shoots in but Xeno avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Apache throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xeno.
Xeno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Apache tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xeno paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Apache closes the distance and clinches up with Xeno, looking for a takedown. Apache pushes Xeno against the cage but Xeno circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Apache is breathing heavily.
Xeno scores with a jab to the jaw.
Apache looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Xeno works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Xeno tries to clinch up but Apache circles away and keeps his distance.
Apache tries to counter with a takedown but Xeno is quick to defend against it.
Xeno connects with a right hand. Apache shakes it off.
Some bone on bone action there as Apache checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Apache.
Apache moves in looking to clinch but Xeno pushes him off.#TD#
Apache changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Xeno looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Xeno bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xeno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Apache paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Apache darts in looking for a takedown but Xeno gets double underhooks and turns Apache into the cage.
Apache misses with a takedown attempt - Xeno sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Xeno looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Xeno drives through and clinches with Apache against the cage.
A short uppercut from Xeno. #BC#
Apache manages to break the clinch.
Apache tries to clinch but Xeno moves out of range.
Xeno lands the left hand.#TD#
Apache gets the takedown into side control.
Xeno sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Apache is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #ES2#
Xeno kicks off Apache and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chase Xeno dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Apache misses with the combination.
And Xeno responds with a good body kick, but Apache manages to step out the way in time.
Apache takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Xeno displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Apache.
Xeno fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Xeno cracks Apache with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Xeno defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Apache.
Xeno will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chase Xeno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Apache walks into a left hand.
Xeno stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Xeno wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geronimo Apache. 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.
Apache misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Xeno lands with an uppercut that bounces Apache off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Apache clinches up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Xeno takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
Apache is trying to drag Xeno to the mat but Xeno just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Apache goes for a takedown attempt but Xeno pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Apache darts in looking for a takedown but Xeno gets double underhooks and turns Apache into the cage.
Xeno lands with an overhand left.
Apache fails with a takedown attempt.
Xeno fails with the takedown.
Xeno lands the left hand.
Apache moves forwards but Xeno connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Apache swats away the attempt to clinch by Xeno.
Apache throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Xeno does it's job there.
Geronimo Apache is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Xeno tries to clinch there but Apache circles away.
Jab from Xeno.
Xeno clobbers Apache with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Xeno is trying hard to land a takedown here. Apache sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apache fails with the takedown
and Xeno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Geronimo Apache seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Apache. No joy for Xeno on that attempt.
Nice shot by Xeno.
Xeno leaves Apache with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Apache takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3##CL#
Apache has managed to clinch. #BC#
Apache manages to break the clinch.
Apache fails with the takedown.
Xeno tries a quick counter leg kick but Apache is wise to it.
Xeno shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Apache defends it nicely.
Xeno lands the left hand.#CL#
Apache clinches.
Xeno gets underhooks to prevent Apache's takedown attempt.
Xeno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Xeno dodges an elbow strike from Apache. #T4#
Xeno gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Apache.
Apache tries to score a body lock takedown but Xeno shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Apache creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Apache has Xeno pressed against the cage, preventing Xeno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Xeno's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Xeno's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Xeno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Xeno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chase Xeno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Apache rushes Xeno and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Apache has Xeno pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Xeno manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Xeno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Xeno tries to break free but Apache pushes him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Xeno - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Apache tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Xeno wants to break free but Apache has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apache throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Xeno is trying to break the clinch but Apache has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Apache - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Apache can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geronimo Apache. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Apache is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Xeno pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Xeno is trying to break the clinch but Apache is controlling him.
Xeno is trying to force a seperation but Apache has the dominant position.
Apache changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Xeno fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A jab from Xeno does it's job there.
Apache looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Apache shoots in but Xeno avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xeno misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Apache as Xeno shoots in.#T2#
Apache walks into a left hand.
Apache wants to clinch up but Xeno keeps it at a distance.
Xeno tries to close the distance and clinch but Apache swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Xeno tries for a takedown but Apache sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Apache has a takedown stuffed.
Apache gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Xeno.
Xeno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xeno connects with a nice looking jab.
Xeno on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A bone on bone clash there as Apache blocks the leg kick.
Xeno shoots in looking for a takedown. Apache tries to sprawl out of it but Xeno keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Apache manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Xeno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Xeno shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Apache as he jumps to the side.
Xeno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Apache manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Apache tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xeno sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Apache somewhat.
Chase Xeno is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Xeno.
Apache shoots in but Xeno avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Apache fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Xeno jabs Apache right on the nose. Apache blinks but takes it well.
Apache moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Apache circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xeno blocks the body kick.
Geronimo Apache has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Apache takes one to the side of the head.
Xeno connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Apache fails with a takedown attempt.
Xeno fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Xeno closes the distance and clinches.
Apache keeps control of Xeno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Xeno wants to get back to striking at distance but Apache won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apache fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Apache landing knees to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chase Xeno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Xeno 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Quiapon misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Semyonov moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Semyonov gets control of Quiapon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Semyonov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Quiapon drops back looking for a leg! Semyonov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Semyonov manages to kick Quiapon off! Quiapon jumps back into Semyonov's guard.
Semyonov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quiapon trying to control the position from guard on top but Semyonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quiapon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Semyonov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Quiapon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Quiapon drops back looking for a leg! Semyonov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Semyonov manages to kick Quiapon off! Quiapon jumps back into Semyonov's guard. #SUB#
Quiapon drops back looking for a leg! Semyonov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Semyonov manages to kick Quiapon off! Quiapon jumps back into Semyonov's guard.
Semyonov seems keen to control Quiapon's posture.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Quiapon misses with a right hand
and Semyonov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Quiapon throws a lazy head kick
and Semyonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Semyonov avoids the head kick by Quiapon. #T3#
Quiapon tries a head kick but it misses.
Quiapon throws a sloppy head kick and Semyonov moves out of range easily.
Semyonov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Quiapon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Semyonov to counter with a crisp jab.
Quiapon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Quiapon throws a lazy head kick
and Semyonov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quiapon is breathing heavily.
Quiapon misses with a double jab
and Semyonov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Quiapon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Semyonov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
AG Quiapon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quiapon tries to land a body kick
and Semyonov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quiapon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Semyonov counter with a right hand.
Quiapon throws a sloppy head kick
letting Semyonov counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Semyonov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A head kick by Quiapon misses
and Semyonov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Quiapon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Quiapon throws a lazy head kick
and Semyonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Quiapon fails with the takedown
and Semyonov counters with a right hand to the body.
Quiapon misses with a takedown
and Semyonov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semyonov avoids the head kick by Quiapon.
Semyonov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Quiapon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Quiapon clinches up against the cage.
Semyonov has Quiapon pressed against the cage, preventing Quiapon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Semyonov pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Semyonov looking for a sweep. Not yet Semyonov, not yet. #SU#
Quiapon gets to his feet - Semyonov follows without any prompting.
Quiapon throws a lazy head kick
and Semyonov counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Quiapon with a poor takedown
and Semyonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AG Quiapon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quiapon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Semyonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Quiapon fails with the takedown
and Semyonov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A head kick by Quiapon misses
and Quiapon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Quiapon throws a lazy body kick
and Semyonov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Quiapon throws a lazy body kick
enabling Semyonov to counter with a crisp jab.
Quiapon throws a sloppy head kick
and Semyonov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quiapon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Semyonov to counter with a crisp jab.
Igor Semyonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Quiapon tries to land a body kick
and Semyonov counters with a right hand to the body. #T4##CL#
Quiapon moves into range and clinches up with Semyonov.#TD2#
Semyonov pulls guard successfully.
Semyonov is pulling down on Quiapon's head. It's preventing any offense from Quiapon, at least for the moment.
Semyonov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Quiapon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Quiapon stopping the sweep attempt from Semyonov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Semyonov is pulling down on Quiapon's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Semyonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Quiapon tries for a takedown but Semyonov circles away easily
and Quiapon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Quiapon moves into range and clinches up with Semyonov.
Quiapon is looking to break free of the clinch but Semyonov has double underhooks.
Semyonov wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quiapon tries to break the clinch but Semyonov is controlling the position.
Semyonov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Quiapon walks away with a smile on his face. Semyonov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Semyonov avoids the head kick by Quiapon.
Quiapon throws a wild body kick that Semyonov sees coming a mile off.
Semyonov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Quiapon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Semyonov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Semyonov jumps guard but Quiapon stands there with Semyonov around his waist. Semyonov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
AG Quiapon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Semyonov.
Semyonov tries for a takedown but Quiapon manages to get underhooks.
Semyonov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Quiapon walks away with a smile on his face. Semyonov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Quiapon misses with a takedown
and Semyonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Quiapon shoots and misses
and Semyonov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Quiapon throws a head kick but Semyonov moves out of range.
Semyonov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Quiapon with a body shot.
A head kick by Quiapon misses
and Semyonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy body kick from Quiapon
and Semyonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Quiapon throws a sloppy head kick
and Semyonov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Quiapon forces Semyonov back against the cage and clinches.
Semyonov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Semyonov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Semyonov tries to pull guard but Quiapon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Semyonov looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Semyonov decides to pull guard.
Semyonov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Quiapon won't allow Semyonov to sweep him here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Semyonov wants to improve his position but instead Quiapon has moved into half guard.
Semyonov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Semyonov tries to roll over but Quiapon keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Semyonov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Semyonov 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Semyonov!

Event: QFC Tournament 726 Round 2
Date: Feb 10, 2017

#R1#
Link tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maximus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Link shoots in and gets a takedown into Maximus's guard.
Maximus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Link trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus, not yet.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Link from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Link stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T1#
Maximus 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Maximus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Link knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maximus on the ground.
Maximus is chipping away with strikes.
Link gets back to half guard.
Maximus is looking to advance position but Link won't allow it.
Link has hold of Maximus's hands but Maximus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Link with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Link is trying to maintain the position but Maximus is very close to passing his half guard.
Maximus is trying to control. Link wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maximus stalling away here and it's allowed Link to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Maximus throwing strikes from guard but Link blocks nicely.
Maximus postures up and lands a big shot to Link's brow.
Maximus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Maximus just content to control the position.
Maximus lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Link down. #T3#
Maximus working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Maximus lands a decent elbow from side control. #ROC2#
Link is rocked!
Maximus lands a decent elbow from side control.
Oh Link is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Link taking punishment in the form of punches.
Maximus scoring with punches from side control.
A big shot lands for Maximus! That's hurt Link! Will he recover? Maximus fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Venomous Maximus!

Event: QFC Tournament 726 Round 1
Date: Feb 09, 2017

#R1##TD#
Arusha closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Link manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Arusha keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Link can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Link pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arusha with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Link counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Link.
Stalling in the clinch from Link.
Arusha missing with knees to the body.
Arusha can't get the takedown.
Arusha struggles to land a body shot inside as Link controls his hands.
Arusha prevents Link from breaking the clinch.
Arusha drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Link gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Estipo Arusha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arusha throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Link is trying to stall.
Arusha trying to stall but Link improves his position.
Link fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Arusha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arusha avoiding damage as Link throws knees to the body.
Link tries to circle away but Arusha has him pinned against the cage.
Link is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2#
Link is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Arusha can't fight it off and eventually Link manages to take the fight to the floor. Arusha looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Link slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Arusha can't keep his opponent in guard - Link advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Link is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Arusha wants to sweep but Link has passed to side control!
Arusha is looking to regain half guard here but Link keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Arusha is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Link has hold of Arusha's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Arusha seems comfortable defending it but Link has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Arusha is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Arusha is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Link couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Curtis Link!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Syntax.
Syntax is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cardenas will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Cardenas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cardenas is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Syntax is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Cardenas wants to control but Syntax is having none of it.
Cardenas is looking to get to half guard.
Cardenas tries to lock up and control but Syntax gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syntax blocks Cardenas's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Cardenas wants to control but Syntax is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Syntax cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cardenas is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Cardenas is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Cardenas tries to hold on but Syntax pushes him away.
Syntax tries to control but Cardenas wriggling away.
Cardenas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cardenas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Syntax is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Syntax looking to control but Cardenas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cardenas is in a horrible position here. Syntax smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Syntax looking to control but Cardenas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Cardenas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cardenas can't escape the position.
Syntax working the ground and pound effectively.
Cardenas throwing hammer fists to the chest of Syntax. What's that going to do exactly?
Cardenas is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Cardenas is breathing heavily.
Cardenas tries to hold on but Syntax pushes him away.
Syntax tries to control but Cardenas wriggling away. #T3#
Cardenas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cardenas is looking to get to half guard.
Syntax tries to control but Cardenas wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Syntax controlling the position easily from mount.
Cardenas is looking to get to half guard.
Syntax looking to control but Cardenas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Cardenas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Syntax controlling from mount.
Cardenas is looking to get to half guard.
Cardenas is in a horrible position here. Syntax smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Syntax content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Syntax trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

CL Syntax dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Syntax closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Syntax lands in his opponent's guard.
Syntax wants to pass the guard but Cardenas is keeping the position.
Syntax wants to control from the top but Cardenas keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Syntax got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardenas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Syntax has managed to get both his arms back between Cardenas's legs - danger averted.
Cardenas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Cardenas keeping moving, preventing Syntax from controlling successfully.
Syntax controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cardenas trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Syntax closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cardenas trying to control here.
Cardenas is controlling Syntax's trapped leg to prevent Syntax from advancing to side control.
Cardenas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Syntax is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Cardenas throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Syntax postures up.
Syntax trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardenas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardenas keeping full guard, as Syntax tries to pass.
Syntax preventing the sweep.
Cardenas throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Syntax controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Syntax misses with a two punch combination.
Cardenas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Syntax misses with a few strikes there. #TD2#
Syntax dives in and scores a takedown into Cardenas's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Syntax engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Syntax stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cardenas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Syntax trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardenas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Syntax is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Syntax has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cardenas wants to sweep here but Syntax controlling him for the moment. #ES#
Cardenas has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Syntax off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Syntax closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T4#
Cardenas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Syntax content to control rather than advance.
Cardenas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Cardenas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cardenas looking to control but Syntax passes into half guard.
Cardenas tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Syntax has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cardenas throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

CL Syntax showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Syntax scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Cardenas has one foot on Syntax's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Syntax 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.
Syntax works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Syntax is keen to just control but Cardenas is a slippery customer.
Cardenas missing with punches from the bottom.
Cardenas landing small, sideways elbows.
Cardenas wants to control but Syntax is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cardenas is concentrating on defense, preventing Syntax from advancing position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Syntax passes into side control, despite Cardenas's attempt to control the position.
Cardenas is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1#
Cardenas tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Syntax looking to control but Cardenas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Syntax tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cardenas tries to hold on but Syntax postures up.
Syntax blocks Cardenas's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Cardenas tries to hold on but Syntax pushes him away.
Syntax trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cardenas throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Cardenas tries to lock up and control but Syntax gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Syntax trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Syntax takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cardenas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cardenas tries to hold on but Syntax postures up.
Cardenas is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Syntax wants to control the pace but Cardenas is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Cardenas is trying to escape the mount.
Syntax trying to control but Cardenas is having none of it.
Cardenas throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Syntax avoids the attempt from Cardenas to control.
Syntax tries to control but Cardenas wriggling away.
You get the feeling that Cardenas really doesn't like being in this position too much. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Syntax sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cardenas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Syntax wants to control the pace but Cardenas is squirming around nicely.
Syntax blocks Cardenas's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Syntax trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Syntax might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cardenas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cardenas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chester Cardenas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
CL Syntax is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Syntax trying to control but Cardenas is having none of it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CL Syntax!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2017

#R1#
Quiapon throws a head kick that misses
and Pittman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Quiapon throws a head kick but Pittman moves out of range. #TD2#
Quiapon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Pittman is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Quiapon has latched onto it... Big trouble! Quiapon pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Pittman is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Quiapon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). AG Quiapon!
Our winner, AG Quiapon, 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.

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