Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: FFA 17: Studge vs Waves
Date: Apr 28, 2017

#R1#
Wick circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wick.
Wick scores with a nice right hand.
Lima fails with the takedown
letting Wick counter with a right hand.
Wick lands with a straight right. Lima didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Wick.
A shot to the liver by Wick. Beautiful body shot.
Wick leaves Lima with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Wick connects with a high kick.
Lima misses with a head kick.
Wick throws a nice head kick!
Wick throws a head kick that Lima semi-blocks.
Lima darts in looking for a takedown but Wick gets double underhooks and turns Lima into the cage.
John Wick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Humberto Lima.
Wick moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lima tries to clinch up but Wick circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Wick was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lima misses with a takedown
and Wick counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lima thinking. #TD#
Wick drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Wick stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T2##CL#
Wick clinches with his opponent.
Lima has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wick is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lima looks winded!#BC#
Wick manages to break the clinch.
Wick throws a combination. Lima tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Humberto Lima has been cut.#TD#
Wick shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lima manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wick cracks Lima with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Lima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wick postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wick is in close to Lima's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Wick makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wick scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lima on the ground.
Wick lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wick postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wick landing with the ground and pound.
Wick is working Lima over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Lima throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wick uses it to pass to side control.
Wick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working.
Lima takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T4##SUB#
Wick working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Wick is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lima knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wick trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom.
Lima tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Wick works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB#
Wick tries for a kimura but Lima is defending well.
Lima wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Wick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Humberto Lima's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lima with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wick counters with a two punch combo.
Lima goes for a double leg but Wick avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wick continues to drive forward.
Wick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lima.
Lima shoots in for a double leg but Wick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
John Wick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Humberto Lima.#TD#
Wick gets a double leg takedown into Lima's guard.#SU#
Wick stands up and waves to Lima to follow him.
Lima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lima leaves Wick with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lima throws a head kick that misses
and Wick counters with a left and a right that stings Lima.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wick throws a series of strikes that have Lima backpedaling.
John Wick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lima is breathing heavily.#TD#
Wick closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lima to the mat! Lima manages to get full guard. #T1#
Wick works over Lima with some ground and pound from guard.
Lima trying to strike off his back.
Wick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lima has a closed guard, preventing Wick from standing up. #SUB2#
Lima isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wick stacks Lima on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wick!
Wick is chipping away with strikes.
Lima tries to buck Wick off but Wick is having none of it.
Wick landing a few strikes. #SUB#
Wick tries for a kimura but Lima is defending well. #SU#
Wick stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Wick lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T2#
Lima shoots in for a takedown but Wick shows good takedown defense.
Wick is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lima.#CL#
Wick darts in and clinches Lima up against the cage.
Wick lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lima or not. #TD#
Wick gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lima regains guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wick is working Lima over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lima is trying to keep Wick in close. #SUB2#
Lima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wick defends it easily.#T3#
Wick wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Wick scoring with some ground and pound.
Wick forces his way into half guard.#SU#
Wick stands up and beckons Lima to join him on the feet.
Lima shoots and misses
and Wick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lima stuffs the takedown.
Lima takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL#
Wick darts in and clinches Lima up against the cage.
Wick just leaning against Lima, taking a breather.
Wick is pushing Lima up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
Lima wants to take the fight to the mat but Wick manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Wick - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Wick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Lima gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wick to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wick sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wick cracks Lima with a solid left hand.
Lima wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Wick is now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wick wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Wick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Humberto Lima's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Wick looking to score a takedown here. Lima is defending well but Wick drives through and ends up in Lima's guard.
Wick wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wick lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Lima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wick defends it easily.#SUB2#
Lima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Wick stands up and waves to Lima to follow him.
Lima has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wick finds it's way round the side to connect with Lima's head. #T1#
Wick lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lima with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wick to score with a decent uppercut.
Lima misses with a takedown attempt
and Wick counters with a three punch combo that has Lima backing up. Lima nods at Wick to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Wick pushes Lima up against the cage in a clinch.
Wick is pushing Lima up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD#
Wick tightens his grip and picks Lima up, before dumping him to the ground. Lima manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU#
Wick stands up from Lima's guard - Wick perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2##CL#
Wick clinches up with Lima and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Wick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
John Wick is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Wick shoots in and bounces Lima off the cage to secure the takedown into 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!#SU#
Lima is working an open guard so Wick takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lima slaps away a takedown attempt from Wick, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lima is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wick leaves Lima with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Wick.
Wick jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Wick has closed the distance and engaged Lima in a clinch.
Lima tries to score a body lock takedown but Wick shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
John Wick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Humberto Lima.#TD#
Wick gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lima regains guard.
Wick controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wick postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wick landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Wick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wick scoring with some ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Lima isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wick stacks Lima on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wick!
Lima is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Wick decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lima to his feet. #TD#
Wick changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lima looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wick working away.
Wick creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lima takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #SU#
Wick decides to take the fight back to the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Wick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wick 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Wick!
John Wick got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: RFC 41: Brutal Beating
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Raskolnikov darts in and clinches D Ippolito up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for D Ippolito.
Raskolnikov throws a head punch that misses.
D Ippolito tries to pull guard but Raskolnikov won't allow it.
D Ippolito jumps guard but Raskolnikov stands there with D Ippolito around his waist. D Ippolito gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Raskolnikov leaning against his opponent.
Raskolnikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
D Ippolito misses with a body punch.
D Ippolito is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Raskolnikov to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sesto D Ippolito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
D Ippolito is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Raskolnikov to keep the fight standing.
D Ippolito blocks an uppercut.
Raskolnikov throws a punch but it's blocked by D Ippolito.
D Ippolito is trying to pull guard but Raskolnikov has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
D Ippolito jumps into guard, dragging Raskolnikov to the mat. #SUB#
Raskolnikov is posturing up here but D Ippolito has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Raskolnikov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Raskolnikov has to tap! Slick submission there by D Ippolito!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sesto D Ippolito!
Sesto D Ippolito took some time post fight to say the following; 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 32
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1##TD2#
De closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stark quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De trying to mount his opponent but Stark defends it.
De prevents Stark from standing back up.
De wants to take a breather but Stark is having none of it.
De looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
De takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De lands a nice short elbow.
Stark tries to kick De off in order to stand up. De Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
De trying to control the action but Stark is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark is pushing De's head away, looking to escape. De manages to hold on to the position though.
De has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De landing a few strikes.
De trying to control the action but Stark is working from the bottom. #T1#
De works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
De lands a decent elbow from side control.
De tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Stark wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #CUT2#
It looks like Brandon Stark has been cut.
Stark knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De on the ground.
De working away.
De working the ground and pound. #ROC2#
Stark is rocked!
De scores with a couple of short elbows.
Oh Stark is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
You can see the frustration on Stark's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De working the head and body with strikes. #CUT2#
Brandon Stark's cut is getting worse.
Stark wants to get back to his feet but De drags him back down.
De wants to control but Stark is keeping him busy.
Stark takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #CUT2#
Jeez, Brandon Stark's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Donsone De!

Event: FFA 13: Khan vs Jackson
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Knockout lands a leg kick that knocks Wick off balance momentarily.#CL#
Knockout clinches up with Wick and pushes him back against the cage.
Wick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Knockout walks away with a smile on his face. Wick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wick moves out of range of the body kick.
Knockout lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#
It looks like John Wick has been cut.
Wick tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wick throws a nice looking combination but Knockout bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wick throws a sloppy head kick and Knockout moves out of range easily.
Knockout feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wick's calf.
Knockout throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wick.
Knockout thows a body kick. Wick tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knockout tries to land a front kick but Wick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Knockout scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#
Wick is rocked!
Knockout throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Knockout misses the target.
Knockout lands with a kick to the ribs. #T1#
Wick throws a head kick that misses
and Knockout counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wick is still on wobbly legs! Can Knockout finish him?
Knockout lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Knockout lands a right hook to the body.
Knockout tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knockout sets himself, and Wick steps forward looking for the clinch! Knockout avoids it this time.
Knockout fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wick.
Wick walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Knockout swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jonny Knockout!

Event: RUC4
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1##TD#
De Silva scores with a takedown into John's guard.
De Silva being controlled here momentarily.
John trying to keep a closed guard but De Silva is proving a slippery customer.
De Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
De Silva trying to control but John is working from the bottom.
John controls De Silva momentarily but De Silva frees himself.
John tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
John tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1##SUB2#
John has his foot on De Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Silva works his way back into a safe position though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
John forces De Silva back against the cage and clinches.
John is trying to pull guard but De Silva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
De Silva being controlled against the cage.
De Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but John pulls him back up using the underhooks.
John goes for a takedown attempt but De Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
John shoots in and drives through. De Silva sprawls well.
Kim De Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John John.#CL2#
John has managed to clinch. #TD#
De Silva has dropped down and is working for a takedown. John is trying to keep an underhook but De Silva manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T2#
De Silva is looking to advance position but John won't allow it.
De Silva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
John really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SU#
De Silva decides to stand and escape the position.
John tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
John throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL2#
John fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
John tries to score a body lock takedown but De Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
John jumps guard but De Silva stands there with John around his waist. John gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
De Silva tries to pull guard but John holds him up against the cage and eventually De Silva drops back down to his feet. #T3#
John tries to pull guard but De Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually John drops back down to his feet.
De Silva is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
De Silva tightens his grip and picks John up, before dumping him to the ground. John manages to land in guard.
De Silva 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.
De Silva is breathing heavily.
John keeping moving, preventing De Silva from controlling successfully.
John working a defensive guard here.
De Silva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
De Silva working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
John working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
De Silva drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. De Silva seems to have locked his on tight now - John screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for De Silva, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kim De Silva!
A very excited looking Kim De Silva rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: RUC4
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Stamos. Stamos gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva clobbers Stamos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stamos moves to clinch but Silva breaks away
and Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stamos thinking. #CL2#
Silva has managed to clinch.
Stamos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silva is defending well.
Silva lands with a light punch inside.
Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva.
Stamos is breathing heavily.
Silva cracks Stamos with a nice body shot.
Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Silva scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Stamos avoids a wild elbow strike from Silva.
Silva lands a shoulder strike.
Stamos avoids a wild elbow strike from Silva.
Silva digs a right hand into Stamos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stamos's gas tank.
Good body shot from Silva.
Silva works on Stamos's body with a couple of short punches.
Stamos avoids a wild elbow strike from Silva.
Silva gets through Stamos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Silva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stamos's brow.
Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
Silva lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Silva.
Silva presses Stamos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silva lands a shot to the body.
Stamos blocks the elbow strike.
Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Stamos avoids the elbow strike from Silva, 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!
Silva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stamos or not.
Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
Silva scores with a shot to the side of Stamos's head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Silva.
Stamos blocks the elbow strike.
Silva scores with a hook to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
Stamos avoids a wild elbow strike from Silva.
Silva pushes Stamos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva lands a body shot.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stamos's defenses.
Silva is working Stamos over against the cage.
Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Silva as the two fighters clinch.
Stamos blocks the elbow strike.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Stamos in his tracks for a moment.
Stamos dodges an elbow strike from Silva.
Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
Stamos blocks the elbow strike.
Stamos takes an elbow to the temple.
Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stamos's brow.
Stamos blocks an elbow strike from Silva.
Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stamos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stamos blocks an elbow strike from Silva. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Silva.
Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stamos backwards.
Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
Stamos avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the cage.
Stamos dodges an elbow strike from Silva.
Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
Stamos avoids a wild elbow strike from Silva.
Silva is leaning against Stamos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stamos throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva.
Stamos dodges an elbow strike from Silva.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Stamos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stamos shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva throws out a counter right but Stamos avoids it with no problem.
Silva lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Stamos can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Silva and Stamos drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Silva.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Silva!

Event: FFA 11: Ekaku vs Gay
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Murphy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Murphy showed some decent athleticism there.
Murphy prevents Wick from standing back up.
Murphy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Murphy working the head and body with strikes.
Murphy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wick is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Murphy scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC2#
Wick is rocked!
Murphy sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Wick! Oh, Wick is in big trouble! Murphy lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dickie Murphy!
Dickie Murphy spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: RUC 3
Date: Mar 17, 2017

#R1##TD#
John bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've been hearing that John has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but John is staying active.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but John wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
John is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Gracie has hold of John's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and John manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
John is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
John sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gracie trying to control the action but John is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but John is defending it quite comfortably. #T1#
John tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie moves into full mount! John won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Gracie working for a submission but John is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Gracie jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… John is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by John and Gracie has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB2#
Gracie has an Americana. John didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gracie is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gracie hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

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

Event: RUC 3
Date: Mar 17, 2017

#R1#
Constantine leaves Franco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Constantine looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Franco darts in looking for a takedown but Constantine gets double underhooks and turns Franco into the cage.
No luck for Franco with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezio Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franco goes for a double leg but Constantine avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Constantine continues to drive forward.
Horrible takedown attempt by Franco or perhaps it was just good defense by Constantine , which made it look bad.
Constantine misses with a takedown attempt - Franco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Constantine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Franco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Constantine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Constantine wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco dives in and grabs Constantine 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Constantine pushes down on Franco's head and hops out.#TD#
Franco scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Constantine takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Franco passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Constantine ! #T1#
Franco controlling from the full mount.
Franco's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Franco has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Franco seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Constantine for as long as he can get away with.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Franco.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Constantine felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Franco continues to stall.#T4#
Franco continues to hold on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Constantine is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezio Franco dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Franco shoots for a double leg takedown but Constantine sprawls well. He's pushed Franco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ezio Franco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Franco dives in and scores a takedown into Constantine 's guard.
Franco's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Franco sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Constantine 's guard.
Franco works his way into side control.
Constantine being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constantine is breathing heavily.#T1#
Franco looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Constantine is avoiding damage well.
Franco is staying tight to Constantine 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sloppy strikes there by Franco.
Constantine seems a little lost for a moment, as Franco dominates the positioning.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franco.
Constantine wants to counter with a clinch but Franco pushes him away.
Franco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezio Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Franco shoots in and gets a takedown into Constantine 's guard.
Franco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ezio Franco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Franco pushes down on Constantine 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T3#
More hug and hope from Franco.
Franco frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Franco fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Franco controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Franco punching from mount but Constantine doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franco controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezio Franco dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Franco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Franco tries for a takedown but Constantine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Franco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Constantine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezio Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franco shoots in for a double leg but Constantine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Franco fails with the takedown.
Franco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Constantine can do to turn this around?
Horrible takedown attempt by Franco or perhaps it was just good defense by Constantine , which made it look bad.
Franco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Constantine .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Franco.
Constantine throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Franco looks for a takedown but Constantine sprawls well.
Franco shoots in for a takedown but Constantine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Constantine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Franco.
Franco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Constantine is fending him off so far but Franco persists. Nope, Constantine circles away and we're back to standing.
Franco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Franco backs off Constantine throws a huge counter combo but Franco manages to avoid it all.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franco.
Franco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Constantine circles away.
Franco backing away here, and Constantine unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Franco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Constantine sprawls well. Constantine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Franco gets slowly back to his feet.
Constantine feints the counter takedown.
Ezio Franco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Franco has a takedown stuffed.
Franco dives in and grabs Constantine 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Constantine pushes down on Franco's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franco.
Franco shoots in but Constantine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Constantine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Constantine wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Franco throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Constantine tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Franco is in Constantine 's guard.
Franco controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3##ES2#
Constantine has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Franco is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Franco jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Constantine walks away with a smile on his face. Franco gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Constantine misses with a takedown attempt - Franco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Franco closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Franco lands in his opponent's guard.
Constantine being controlled here, momentarily.
Franco looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Constantine can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Franco controls the pace.
Constantine can't keep his opponent in guard - Franco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Constantine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Franco 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezio Franco!
Ezio Franco took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: KFC 4: Shuman vs Donaire
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Domonicko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Domonicko duly obliges.
Domonicko leaves Stamos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Domonicko looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stamos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Domonicko connects with the punch.
Domonicko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stamos fails with the takedown
and Domonicko counters with a nice body shot.
Javier Domonicko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Stamos.
Stamos connects with a leg kick. Domonicko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Domonicko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Domonicko with a hook.
Domonicko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stamos back to the cage. Domonicko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stamos with a poor takedown
and Domonicko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stamos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Domonicko misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Stamos rushes Domonicko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Domonicko is trying to push Stamos away but Stamos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Stamos manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Domonicko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Domonicko wanted to stand there but Stamos had control of the position.
Domonicko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Domonicko would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Domonicko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Stamos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Domonicko is one step ahead there. #SU#
Domonicko decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stamos, up you get! #TD2#
Stamos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stamos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Domonicko pushes Stamos off looking to stand but Stamos dives back in and keeps control.
Domonicko tries to roll over but Stamos keeps him under control.#T3#
Domonicko pushes Stamos off looking to stand but Stamos dives back in and keeps control.
Stamos trying to control from half guard but Domonicko is working away.
Stamos stops Domonicko 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.#CL2#
Stamos moves into range and clinches up with Domonicko.#BC2#
Stamos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Domonicko scores with a four punch combination!
Stamos takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
Domonicko wants to slow Stamos down by chopping away at his legs.
Domonicko catches Stamos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stamos shoots for a double leg takedown but Domonicko sprawls well. He's pushed Stamos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Domonicko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Domonicko sets himself, and Stamos steps forward looking for the clinch! Domonicko avoids it this time.
Domonicko cracks Stamos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Domonicko lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stamos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Domonicko throws a low kick but Stamos avoids it.
Stamos feints the counter takedown.
Stamos shoots for a double leg takedown but Domonicko sprawls well. He's pushed Stamos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Domonicko lands a jab to the nose.
Nice jab there from Domonicko.
Domonicko throws a series of punches but Stamos moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Domonicko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Stamos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stamos looks to score with a jab to the body but Domonicko is just out of range.
Domonicko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Javier Domonicko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Domonicko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stamos.
Domonicko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Domonicko misses with the combination.
Domonicko cracks Stamos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stamos takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stamos tries for a takedown but Domonicko circles away easily
and Domonicko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Domonicko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stamos under the eye.
Domonicko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Javier Domonicko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Stamos.#T1#
Domonicko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Domonicko lands with a good body shot.
Domonicko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Domonicko sets himself, and Stamos steps forward looking for the clinch! Domonicko avoids it this time.#CL2#
Stamos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stamos wants a takedown but no success here.
Domonicko leaning against his opponent.
Stamos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Domonicko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Domonicko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Domonicko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stamos can do to turn this around?
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Domonicko avoids the elbow strike from Stamos, against the cage. #T2#
Domonicko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stamos jumps guard but Domonicko stands there with Stamos around his waist. Stamos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Stamos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stamos takes one on the button.
Domonicko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stamos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stamos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Domonicko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stamos is breathing heavily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Domonicko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#
Stamos is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Domonicko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stamos is still on wobbly legs! Can Domonicko finish him?
Stamos with a poor takedown
and Domonicko counters with a stiff right hand.
Stamos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Stamos got wobbled bad by a big combination! Domonicko presses forward with punches and knees until Stamos stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Stamos closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Javier Domonicko!
A very excited looking Javier Domonicko 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: RUC 2
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
John takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like John John has been cut.
A head kick by Baker - that's a beauty! John is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Baker can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Humphrey Baker!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Humphrey Baker waved his t-shirt featuring Machine Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Sampson misses with a combination
and Yu counters with a good low kick that Sampson was not able to check.
Sampson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sampson misses with a few strikes there.
Yu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sampson tries for a takedown but Yu circles away easily
and Yu counters with an outside leg kick.
Sampson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yu can pounce on him.
Sampson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yu.
Sampson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Yu tenderised Sampson's leg. Sampson is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson wants to clinch but Yu slips to the side
and Yu counters with a good low kick that Sampson was not able to check.
Yu throws a head kick that misses.
Sampson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yu counters with a thumping low kick.
Yu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sampson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sampson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Yu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sampson. That did some damage!
Sampson shoots in looking for a takedown. Yu tries to sprawl out of it but Sampson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Sampson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sampson or perhaps it was just good defense by Yu, which made it look bad.
Yu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yu.
Yu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sampson misses with an uppercut
and Yu counters with an outside leg kick.
Sampson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sampson is breathing heavily.
Sampson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yu.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yu. #T2#
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!
Yu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sampson.
Sampson with a poor takedown
and Yu counters with a good low kick that Sampson was not able to check.
Sampson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sampson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sampson tries to clinch
and Yu counters with an inside leg kick.
Sampson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yu throws a leg kick which misses Sampson's front leg but catches the back leg as Sampson tries to avoid it.
Sampson gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bai Yu!

Event: FFA 7: Ekaku vs Smith
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Wick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jordon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jordon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wick on the side of the head.
Jordon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jordon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jordon takes a swing at Wick's ribcage but misses.
Wick unleashes a big counter combination but Jordon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jordon with a jab.
Jordon scores with a hook to the body. Wick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Wick looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Jordon has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Wick doesn't defend quickly enough and Jordon has managed to lock this one up! Can Wick escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jordon on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Jordon!
A very excited looking James Jordon rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2017

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Sepi.
Sampson wants to clinch
and Sepi counters with a nice body shot.
Sepi catches Sampson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sampson tries to clinch up but Sepi circles away and keeps his distance.
Sepi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sepi digs a good hook to Sampson's body.
Sampson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sampson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sepi circles away.
Sampson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sampson with a poor takedown
and Sepi counters with a stiff right hand.
Sepi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Sepi cracks Sampson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sampson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sepi finish him? #ROC#
Sampson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sepi fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Sampson square on the jaw! Damn, Sampson is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Sepi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Stamos closes the distance and pushes Slater back into the cage.
Stamos throws a punch but it's blocked by Slater. #BC2#
Stamos manages to break the clinch.
Stamos tries a head kick but it misses.
Stamos sizes up Slater with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2#
Stamos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stamos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stamos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slater. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stamos controlling the pace.
Stamos is looking to take a break and control but Slater is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slater is trying is best to control the position here. #T1#
Stamos tries to stand and escape but Slater is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Stamos is looking for a kimura but Slater is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stamos to get the leverage.
Stamos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stamos shoots for a takedown but Slater saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Slater fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Stamos misses the target.
Stamos slaps away a takedown attempt from Slater, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Stamos gets a clinch. #T2#
Stamos fails to pull guard.
A frustrated look appears on Stamos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Slater really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Stamos pulls guard effortlessly.
Slater throws a big elbow that misses.
Slater working some strikes from top position.
Stamos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slater is one step ahead there.
Stamos controls Slater momentarily but Slater frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Slater's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Slater throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Slater postures up in Stamos's guard and throws a big left but Stamos blocks it.
Slater is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Slater prevents Stamos from getting back to his feet.
Slater will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Stamos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stamos looks winded!
Slater scoring with some ground and pound.
Slater working some strikes from top position.
Stamos has momentary wrist control but Slater slips an elbow through the middle.
Slater postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slater with a nice head shot there.
Slater working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Slater distracts Stamos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stamos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slater scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Stamos wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Slater is now in half guard.
Slater looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Slater throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slater sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stamos defending well though.
Stamos trying to control from the bottom.
Slater landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Slater working Stamos over with strikes.
Slater scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stamos wants to get back to his feet.
Slater landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slater thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stamos's head.
Stamos is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Slater.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herman Slater dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Stamos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slater.
Slater shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stamos pinned against the cage. Stamos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stamos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Slater defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Slater as Stamos shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stamos.
Herman Slater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Stamos.
Stamos is breathing heavily.#T1#
Stamos misses with a double jab.
Slater misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Slater stuffs the takedown attempt from Stamos. Stamos gets slowly back to his feet.
Slater appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Stamos closes the distance and clinches.
Slater avoids a wild elbow strike from Stamos.#T2#
Stamos content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stamos jumps guard but Slater stands there with Stamos around his waist. Stamos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stamos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Slater just stands there and leans against the cage.
Slater jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stamos walks away with a smile on his face. Slater gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Slater fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slater tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stamos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stamos wants to clinch.#T3#
Stamos has a takedown stuffed.
Slater appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Stamos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Slater misses with a punch to the body.
Slater tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stamos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Slater smiles and moves away.
Slater moves out of range of the body kick.
Slater attempts a counter takedown but Stamos avoids it well and moves away.#T4##TD#
Slater shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Slater showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Stamos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slater pulls his head out easily.
Slater looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Slater lands with a punch from half guard.
Slater lands strikes from half guard.
Slater not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slater not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stamos wants to improve his position but Slater is controlling well.
Slater seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Herman Slater will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Slater pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stamos back to the cage. Slater follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Slater gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Stamos moves into the clinch.
Stamos tries for a takedown but Slater manages to get underhooks.
Stamos can't find room to land a body shot as Slater controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stamos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stamos is trying to push Slater away but Slater has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Stamos breaks the clinch. #T1#
Stamos tries to clinch up but Slater circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Stamos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Slater on his heels. He'll look to pass Slater's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Slater has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Stamos has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Stamos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slater tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stamos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stamos is trying to break free.
Stamos is trying to maintain a safe position but Slater gets an underhook and turns Stamos into the cage.
Stamos is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stamos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Slater gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Herman Slater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Stamos.
Slater gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stamos. #T2#
Slater leaning against his opponent.
Slater is stalling here.
Stamos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Slater fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stamos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slater swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stamos moves in looking to clinch but Slater pushes him off.
Slater seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stamos misses with a takedown attempt - Slater sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
No joy there for Slater, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stamos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Slater sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Slater closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stamos circles away.
Stamos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Slater dives in and scores a takedown into Stamos's guard.
Slater 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.
Slater scoring with punches to the head and body.
Slater with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Slater connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slater accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Herman Slater overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slater chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Slater working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Slater working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stamos trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Slater in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slater with a nice head shot there.
Stamos trying to control the position.
Slater working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Slater scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slater landing with the ground and pound.
Slater distracts Stamos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
John Stamos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Herman Slater is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stamos can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slater loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herman Slater!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Sampson clinches up with Stevens and pushes him back against the cage.
Sampson is working Stevens over against the cage.#BC2#
Sampson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stevens will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sampson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stevens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sampson throws a series of punches but Stevens avoids them all with ease.
Stevens throws a body kick that misses.
Sampson throws a right hand that Stevens ducks under and follows up with a left that Stevens also avoids with ease.
Stevens is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sampson.#TD#
Stevens shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sampson is trying to defend but Stevens finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stevens trying to control the action but Sampson is working from the bottom.
Sampson wants to improve his position but Stevens is controlling well. #T1#
Stevens is trying to control the action in half guard but Sampson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stevens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sampson is positioning himself well to prevent Stevens advancing to mount.
Stevens thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Sampson actively working from the bottom here.
Stevens thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sampson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stevens is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Stevens 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. #SU#
Stevens stands up out of the half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sampson shoots in but Stevens avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Sampson looking to score a takedown here. Stevens is defending well but Sampson drives through and ends up in Stevens's guard.#SUB#
Sampson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sampson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sampson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sampson won't allow Stevens to get back to his feet.
Sampson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Sampson from controlling successfully.
Stevens wants to stand up but Sampson is controlling him. #SUB#
Stevens has his foot on Sampson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sampson works his way back into a safe position though.
Stevens is breathing heavily.
Sampson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sampson works over Stevens with some ground and pound from guard.
Sampson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stevens will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet but Sampson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sampson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Sampson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sampson closes the distance and clinches up with Stevens, looking for a takedown. Sampson pushes Stevens against the cage but Stevens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stevens appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sampson tries to clinch up.
Stevens stuffs the takedown.
Brendan Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Sampson.#CL2#
Sampson moves into range and clinches up with Stevens.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Sampson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sampson moves in looking to clinch but Stevens pushes him off.
Stevens seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Sampson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sampson tries to move into range but Stevens moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stevens checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sampson misses with a double jab.
Stevens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stevens half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice shot lands for Sampson.#CL2#
Sampson moves into the clinch successfully.
Sampson tries to pull guard but Stevens holds him up against the cage and eventually Sampson drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stevens tries to pull guard but Sampson won't allow it. #T1##TD2#
Sampson gets control of Stevens's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sampson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Sampson keeps moving.
Stevens working some strikes from top position.
Sampson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sampson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sampson keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Sampson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SU#
Stevens stands up from Sampson's guard - Stevens perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sampson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brendan Stevens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Stevens scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T2#
Sampson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sampson wants to take a breather but Stevens is having none of it.
Sampson works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Sampson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sampson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sampson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sampson working Stevens over with strikes here.
Sampson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sampson tries to control but Stevens wriggling away.
Sampson won't let Stevens get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T3#
Stevens throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Stevens is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Sampson working for a guillotine from mount but Stevens is in no mood to give up.
Sampson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sampson lands a couple of good shots and Stevens has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Sampson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Stevens.#SUB2#
Stevens defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sampson's arms.
Stevens rolls, trying to escape but Sampson keeps control of the position. #T4#
Sampson has Stevens flattened out and is raining down punches.
Stevens is trying to get back to his feet but Sampson has full control of the position and if anything, Stevens has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sampson looking to soften up his opponent with punches. #ROC2#
Stevens is rocked!
Sampson is landing big shots and Stevens is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Sampson!
After the fight, John Sampson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2017

#R1##CL#
Gentry moves into the clinch.
Weiner is trying to break the clinch but Gentry is controlling him.
Gentry really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#TD2#
Weiner turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gentry is trying to get back to his feet.
Gentry is trying to control Weiner's posture but Weiner avoids it.
Gentry is looking to reverse the position.
Gentry is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gentry struggling a bit here.
Gentry tries to bench press Weiner off him but Weiner keeps the position.
Gentry managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Weiner.
Gentry really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Weiner has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gentry struggling a bit here.
Weiner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gentry keeps working.
Gentry can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Gentry is trying to buck Weiner off.
Gentry struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weiner working the ground and pound.
Weiner avoids the strikes from the bottom by Gentry.
Gentry misses with an elbow from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weiner looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gentry is avoiding damage well.
Weiner working away.
Gentry pushes Weiner away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Weiner gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Weiner trying to control the position but Gentry is working away.
Weiner looks winded!
Gentry tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Weiner easily slips into full mount!
Gentry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Weiner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Gentry is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Weiner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gentry is trying desperately to improve position.
Weiner dominating with strikes here.
Gentry flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Gentry gets back to half guard.
Gentry desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gentry is trying to stand. #T3#
Gentry trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Weiner manages to pass to mount!
Weiner controlling his opponent.
Weiner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gentry is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Weiner landing punches.
Weiner looking to control but Gentry is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Weiner misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
We've been informed that Weiner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Gentry is trying to escape the mount.
Gentry is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Weiner controlling from mount.
Gentry is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Weiner looking to control but Gentry is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Weiner controlling the pace for now.
Gentry is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gentry throwing hammer fists to the chest of Weiner. What's that going to do exactly?
Gentry tries to lock up and control but Weiner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Weiner dominated that round.
That's time! Gentry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Gentry moves into range and clinches up with Weiner.
Weiner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Weiner lands a takedown into guard. #ES#
Gentry has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Weiner is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weiner.
Weiner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Weiner successfully pulls guard.
Gentry works over Weiner with some ground and pound from guard.
Weiner wants to control the position but Gentry says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Weiner is breathing heavily.
Weiner trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gentry lands a couple of good shots and Weiner has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T1#
Gentry lands with a hammerfist to the side of Weiner's head.
Weiner tries to break free.
Gentry not allowing Weiner to control his hands.
Gentry is landing with strikes from the back.
Gentry missing with strikes.
Gentry missing with strikes from the back.
Weiner is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gentry scores with punches and elbows. #T2#
Weiner wants to control his opponent's hands but Gentry gets his hands free.
Weiner can't escape the position.
Weiner avoids the strikes from Gentry.
Gentry is landing with strikes. Weiner can't take much more of this.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Weiner is taking damage to the body and head. #T3#
Weiner takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Weiner covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Gentry connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Weiner to escape the position.
Gentry is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Weiner. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Gentry keeps control of the position as Weiner tries to break free.
Weiner takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Gentry biding his time, looking for the opening.
Gentry is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#T4#
Gentry is punishing Weiner with strikes - can he finish him?!
Weiner is trapped and Gentry is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Edwin Gentry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Weiner trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Can Weiner hold on?! Gentry is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Weiner is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gentry.
Gentry trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gentry is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Gentry gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Gentry gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Gentry apologises and we restart here on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edwin Gentry 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#
Gentry moves into range and clinches up with Weiner.
Gentry with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gentry throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Weiner blocks it with crossed arms.
Gentry fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Weiner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weiner throws a sloppy head kick and Gentry moves out of range easily. #CL#
Gentry gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gentry jumps guard but Weiner stands there with Gentry around his waist. Gentry gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weiner is trying to break free.
Gentry fails to pull guard.
Weiner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Weiner is trying to maintain a safe position but Gentry gets an underhook and turns Weiner into the cage.#T1#
Gentry lands a left hand that snaps the head of Weiner backwards.
Gentry is trying to pull guard but Weiner has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edwin Gentry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gentry jumps guard but Weiner turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Weiner lands a takedown into guard.
Gentry doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gentry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gentry seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gentry will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gentry wants to get back to his feet but Weiner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gentry controls Weiner momentarily but Weiner frees himself.
Weiner trying to control the position from guard on top but Gentry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Weiner postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Weiner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gentry is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Weiner has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gentry is not content to let Weiner control the position.
Gentry wants to control but Weiner postures up.
Gentry is looking to regain half guard here but Weiner keeps moving and retains side control.
Gentry is trying to control Weiner's posture but Weiner avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Weiner decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3##TD2#
Weiner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Weiner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gentry can't do much from the bottom here.
Gentry throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage. #SUB2#
Weiner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gentry chipping away with strikes from the bottom.
Weiner working away.#T4#
Gentry is pushing Weiner's head away, looking to escape. Weiner manages to hold on to the position though.
Gentry is trying to control Weiner's posture but Weiner avoids it.
Gentry tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Weiner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gentry is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poor strikes thrown by Weiner there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gentry tries to hold on but Weiner pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Weiner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Weiner 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Weiner!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Nunez avoids the head kick by Sampson. #TD#
Nunez shoots in and gets a takedown into Sampson's guard.
Sampson wants to get back to his feet but Nunez passes into half guard. #REVB#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sampson wants to control but Nunez is keeping busy.
Nunez thows a huge punch but Sampson dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sampson tries to get to full guard but Nunez has control of the leg. #T1#
Nunez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sampson is trying to stand up here but Nunez is controlling him well.
Nunez misses with a head shot. Sampson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nunez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nunez won't allow Sampson to sweep him here.
Nunez really is a fat lump.
Nunez showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sampson wants to hit a switch here but Nunez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sampson there!
Nunez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nunez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sampson hang on?
Nunez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sampson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sampson is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
Sampson keeps trying to improve his position.
Nunez content just to control the position here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sampson tries to hold on but Nunez postures up.
Sampson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sampson tries to lock up and control but Nunez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nunez breaks from Sampson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Nunez controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nunez with shots to the head and body - Sampson looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hobert Nunez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sampson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sampson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nunez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Sampson looking to score a takedown here. Nunez is defending well but Sampson drives through and ends up in Nunez's guard.
Sampson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nunez pulls Sampson in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson throws a big right hand that misses.
Sampson wants to control from the top but Nunez keeps moving.
Sampson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Nunez controlling Sampson's posture.
Sampson looking to sit in guard and control but Nunez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sampson wants to sweep but no luck.
Nunez with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Sampson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nunez has passed into half guard!
Nunez slips a nice elbow through Sampson's hands, connecting with Sampson's forehead.#T2#
Sampson has hold of Nunez's hands but Nunez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nunez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nunez controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nunez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sampson landing rabbit punches to the side of Nunez's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Nunez prevents Sampson from improving his position.#T3#
Sampson taking some punishment here, with Nunez in his half guard.
Nunez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sampson doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Nunez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sampson trying to get back to full guard but Nunez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Nunez with a couple of short strikes.#T4#
Sampson tries to hold on but Nunez pushes him away.
Nunez 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.
Nunez raining down shots from the mount!
Sampson is working to get back to half guard.
Sampson wants to control but Nunez is having none of it.
Sampson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hobert Nunez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nunez keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Sampson moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Nunez drags the fight down to the ground.
Nunez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sampson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nunez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nunez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nunez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1##ES2#
Sampson has his feet on Nunez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sampson moves in looking to clinch but Nunez pushes him off.
Sampson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nunez checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Sampson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sampson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sampson.
Nunez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sampson sprawls and moves away.
Hobert Nunez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Sampson.
Sampson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sampson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sampson is looking to clinch but Nunez is avoiding it.
Sampson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nunez throws a counter high kick but Sampson was just alert enough to avoid it.
John Sampson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sampson tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Nunez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nunez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hobert Nunez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB2#
Sampson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nunez slows the pace down in half guard.
Nunez prevents Sampson from improving his position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Sampson looking for submissions off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nunez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sampson can do to turn this around?
Nice strikes from Nunez there.
Sampson wants to control but Nunez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sampson is trying to stand back up but Nunez is controlling him #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sampson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nunez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
John Sampson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hobert Nunez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sampson throws a leg kick #TD#
and Nunez counters with a single leg into guard. Sampson didn't expect that.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hobert Nunez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Weiner drives through and clinches with Winters against the cage.
Weiner misses with some punches.
Weiner wants to get back to striking at distance but Winters won't allow it. #BC#
Winters breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Winters takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CL2#
Weiner closes the distance and clinches.
Winters stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Weiner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Winters has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Weiner uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weiner preventing the sweep.
Winters is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Weiner is controlling him.
Weiner looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Weiner trying to control the position from guard on top but Winters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winters tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Weiner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Weiner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Weiner throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Winters tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Weiner is in Winters's guard.
Winters is looking to stand back up but Weiner counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Winters. #REVR##SUB2#
Weiner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Winters has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Winters wants to get back to full guard.
Winters might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Weiner is keen to just control but Winters is a slippery customer.#SU2#
Weiner gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL2#
Weiner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3##TD2#
Weiner has hold of one of Winters's legs. Winters is fighting the takedown attempt but Weiner gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Winters wants to improve his position but instead Weiner has moved into half guard.
Winters tries to roll over but Weiner keeps him under control.
Weiner tries to pass to full mount but Winters defends it.
Weiner is keen to just control but Winters is a slippery customer.
Winters tries to roll over but Weiner keeps him under control.#T4#
Weiner trying to control from half guard but Winters is working away.
Weiner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Winters trying to control but Weiner postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winters tries to kick Weiner off in order to stand up. Weiner Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Weiner 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##TD2#
Weiner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Winters trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Winters is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Winters performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Winters lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Weiner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winters pulls his head out easily.
Weiner is trying to control but can't. #T1##SUB#
Winters is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Weiner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Winters is keen to just control but Weiner is a slippery customer.
Henry Weiner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Weiner works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Weiner is looking for a triangle but Winters pushes his legs off easily.
Weiner working a defensive guard here.
Weiner is breathing heavily.
Winters wants to control from the top but Weiner keeps moving. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Winters looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Henry Weiner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weiner looks to land a combination but Winters avoids it well. #CL#
Winters clinches.
Winters tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Weiner just stands there and leans against the cage.
Weiner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Weiner turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU2#
Weiner has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3##TD2#
Weiner looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Winters uses the cage to get back to his feet. #TD#
Winters scores with a takedown into Weiner's guard.#ES2#
Weiner manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weiner tries to land a knee to the head but Winters blocks with his arms. #T4##TD#
Winters manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Winters looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Winters keeping moving, preventing Weiner from controlling successfully.
Winters wants to sweep here but Weiner controlling him for the moment.
Weiner wants to control from the top but Winters keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dexter Winters will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Weiner lands a two punch combo. #TD2#
Weiner looking to score a takedown here. Winters is defending well but Weiner drives through and ends up in Winters's guard.
Weiner wants to control from the top but Winters keeps moving.
Winters can't keep his opponent in guard - Weiner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Weiner throwing shots but Winters is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Winters has one foot on Weiner's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Winters gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Weiner to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1#
Weiner throwing strikes but missing.
Weiner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Weiner postures up.
Weiner wants to control from the top but Winters keeps moving.
Winters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Weiner is one step ahead there.
Weiner postures up in Winters's guard and throws a big left but Winters blocks it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Weiner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Weiner advances position into side control!
Weiner with the ground and pound but Winters regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB2#
Weiner is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Winters tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Weiner manages to move to mount!
Winters bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Weiner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Winters not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Winters won't allow Weiner to sweep him here.
Weiner controlling Winters's posture.
Winters is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Weiner wants to improve his position but instead Winters has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weiner wants to get back to full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Weiner!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Sampson shoots in and bounces Sloan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sampson wants to pass the guard but Sloan is keeping the position.
Sloan really is a fat lump.
Sampson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sloan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sloan is controlling Sampson's posture.#SU2#
Sampson stands up and waves to Sloan to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sampson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sampson tries to land knees in the clinch but Sloan avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Sloan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sloan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sampson.
Sloan is looking to break free of the clinch but Sampson has double underhooks.
Sloan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sloan jumps guard but Sampson stands there with Sloan around his waist. Sloan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sloan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sloan wants to get back to striking at distance but Sampson won't allow it.
Sloan is trying to pull guard but Sampson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lino Sloan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Sloan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sampson tries to bum rush Sloan with a series of wild strikes but Sloan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Sampson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sampson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sloan tries to circle away but Sampson has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Sloan wants to break free but Sampson has control.
Sloan is trying to force a seperation but Sampson has the dominant position.
Sloan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sampson smiles and moves away.
Sloan misses with a takedown attempt - Sampson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sampson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sloan backs up against the cage. #CL#
Sloan moves into the clinch.#TD#
Sloan drags the fight down to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloan wants to stand up but Sampson is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sampson content to stall in guard here.
Sampson tries to free his leg and advance position but Sloan is retaining full guard. #T3#
Sloan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sampson has passed into side control. #SU2#
Sampson decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Sampson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sloan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloan being controlled here, momentarily.
Sloan keeping moving, preventing Sampson from controlling successfully.
Sampson working some strikes from top position.
Sloan looking to control.
Sampson looking to pass the guard.
Sloan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sloan keeping moving, preventing Sampson from controlling successfully. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sampson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sloan is keeping the position for now.
Sampson scoring with some ground and pound.
Sloan keeping full guard, as Sampson tries to pass.
Sloan working a defensive guard here.
Sampson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sampson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sampson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sloan's head.
Sampson connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sloan wants to stand but Sampson is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Sampson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Sampson has Sloan up against the cage in a clinch.
Sampson just leaning against Sloan, taking a breather.
Come on Sampson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Sampson breaks the clinch.
Lino Sloan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sampson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sampson works over Sloan's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Sampson closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sloan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sampson uses from the top position.
Sampson wants to control from the top but Sloan keeps moving.
Sampson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sampson stopping the sweep attempt from Sloan.
Sloan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Sampson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sloan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Sampson has his foot on Sloan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sloan works his way back into a safe position though.
Sloan stopping the sweep attempt from Sampson.#SUB#
Sloan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sampson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sampson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Sloan is trying to keep Sampson in close.
Sloan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Sampson stands and steps away. Sloan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
Sampson tries to clinch but Sloan is having none of it.
Sloan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sampson sprawls and moves away.
Sampson tries to clinch but Sloan moves out of range. #CL2#
Sampson clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Sloan breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Sampson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sampson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A hook to the body from Sampson. #TD2#
Sampson decides to pull guard.
Sloan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sampson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sloan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Sampson is adopting a defensive guard.
Sampson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sloan manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Sampson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sloan is proving hard to escape from.
Sloan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sloan is really struggling to control Sampson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sampson pushes down on Sloan's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Sloan is looking to get back to full guard here but Sampson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Sloan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sloan is not content to let Sampson control the position.
Sloan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sampson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sampson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
A lull in the action here.
Sloan is not content to let Sampson control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sampson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Sampson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Sampson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sloan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sampson smiles and moves away.
Sampson misses with the combination.
Sloan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sloan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sampson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloan wants to clinch.
Sampson tries to counter with a clinch but Sloan shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
A head kick from Sampson lands but Sloan takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Sampson moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Sampson has Sloan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sampson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sloan tumbling to the mat - Sampson dives into Sloan's guard.
Sloan 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.
Sampson looking to pass the guard.
Sloan wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sampson manages to pass to side control. #T2#
Sampson not doing much here.
Sampson lands with a punch from half guard.
Sampson is trying to control the action in half guard but Sloan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sloan is trying to stand.
Sampson wants to take a breather but Sloan is having none of it.
Sloan tries to kick Sampson off but Sampson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sampson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Sampson is looking to advance position but Sloan won't allow it.
Sloan wants to control but Sampson is keeping busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sampson connects with a nice short shot to Sloan's temple. #T3#
Sloan wants to get back to his feet.
Sloan is not content to let Sampson control the position.#SUB2#
Sampson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sampson slips a nice elbow through Sloan's hands, connecting with Sloan's forehead.#ES#
Sloan has one foot on Sampson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Sampson moves into the clinch.
Sloan can't break the clinch. #TD2#
Sampson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Sampson trying to control but Sloan is working from the bottom.
Sampson looking to pass the guard.
Sampson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sampson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Sampson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sampson landing some decent shots from guard.
Sampson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sloan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sloan has control of Sampson's left arm, preventing Sampson from doing any damage.
Sloan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sampson being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sampson looking to pass the guard.
Lino Sloan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Sampson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sampson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Sampson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sampson 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Sampson!
John Sampson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2017

#R1#
Wick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crime slips a jab and a cross from Wick.
Wick throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Crime counters with a shoot takedown. Wick fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Wick manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Crime turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crime landing strikes.
Wick is trying to improve his position.
Crime takes a little break here. Wick wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Wick taking punishment in the form of punches.
Crime has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Crime is chipping away with strikes.
Crime cracks Wick with a big right hand but Wick just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crime on the ground.
A lull in the action here.
Crime scoring with punches from side control.
Crime content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wick is looking to regain half guard here but Crime keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crime 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 Wick's shoulder. That is not cool.
Wick is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB2#
Crime tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wick tries to buck Crime off but Crime is having none of it.
Wick is trying to escape the position but Crime is controlling the position.
Wick taking a bit of punishment here - Crime scoring with strikes.
Wick is trying to improve his position.
Wick is being controlled here.
Crime is putting a hurting on Wick here, landing some big shots from side control.
Crime slows the pace down. #T3#
Crime lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2#
Crime has hold of Wick's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Wick seems comfortable defending it but Crime has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Wick is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Wick is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Crime couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Octopus Crime!

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