Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: DFC 55: McDonnell Vs Phol
Date: Jun 23, 2017

#R1#
Anderson jabs at Tamlan's body.
Anderson tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Tamlan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tamlan. #ES#
Anderson pushes Tamlan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Anderson swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Tamlan counter with a right hand.
Anderson misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Tamlan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Anderson's guard.#ES#
Anderson pushes Tamlan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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!
Anderson tries to clinch but Tamlan moves away #TD2#
and Tamlan counters with a single leg into guard. Anderson didn't expect that.
Anderson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kangaroo's MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#ES#
Anderson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tamlan has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Tamlan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tamlan looking for a takedown.
Tamlan can't get the takedown.
Tamlan jumps guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Eric Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brick Tamlan.
Anderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tamlan.
Tamlan can't get the takedown. #T1#
Tamlan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tamlan tries to pull guard but Anderson won't allow it. #TD2#
Tamlan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tamlan manages to end up in side control.#ES#
Anderson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Eric Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tamlan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Tamlan.
Tamlan tries to pull guard but Anderson won't allow it.
Tamlan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Anderson is defending well.#BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson is looking to wear down Tamlan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tamlan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Tamlan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Anderson.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Tamlan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Anderson won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Tamlan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tamlan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but Tamlan drags him back down.
Tamlan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Anderson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #ES#
Anderson sneaks out the side door and pushes Tamlan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Anderson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tamlan throws a counter combo.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Tamlan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tamlan. #ES#
Anderson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tamlan is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3#
Tamlan stops a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Tamlan has Anderson pressed against the cage, preventing Anderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anderson is pressed up against the cage. Tamlan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anderson down to the mat. Anderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tamlan is just out of range.
Tamlan with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Tamlan counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Tamlan pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Tamlan has his foot on Anderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.#SU#
Tamlan is working an open guard so Anderson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Tamlan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick by Anderson misses #TD2#
and Tamlan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Anderson! #SUB2#
Tamlan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anderson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Tamlan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Anderson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tamlan landing a few strikes.
Anderson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tamlan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tamlan in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Anderson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Tamlan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Tamlan counters with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Anderson. Beautiful body shot.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tamlan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tamlan moves out of range of the body kick.
Anderson lands a jab-cross combination.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tamlan can do to turn this around?
Tamlan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Tamlan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Tamlan keeps it at a distance.
Anderson tries to land a body kick#TD2#
so Tamlan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Anderson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tamlan wants to take the fight to the mat but Anderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tamlan prevents Anderson from breaking the clinch.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch but Tamlan keeps him there for the moment.
Tamlan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Anderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Eric Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tamlan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anderson defends it well.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tamlan manages to avoid it.
Tamlan feints the counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Tamlan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tamlan is just out of range.
Tamlan tries to counter with a clinch but Anderson shakes him off and moves away.
Anderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Tamlan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tamlan moves away.
Tamlan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Anderson lands a nice looking body shot.
Anderson takes a swing at Tamlan's ribcage but misses.
Anderson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tamlan.
Anderson is looking to land body kicks.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tamlan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Tamlan circles away and keeps his distance.
Tamlan throws a counter combo.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tamlan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tamlan manages to avoid it.
Tamlan is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Anderson tries to clinch but Tamlan moves away #TD2#
and Tamlan counters with a takedown into side control.
Tamlan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Anderson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Anderson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tamlan. #SUB2#
Tamlan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tamlan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Anderson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tamlan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Anderson tries to escape but Tamlan is in control. #SU2#
Tamlan stands up.
Tamlan takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Tamlan counters by moving into the clinch.
Anderson stops a takedown attempt from Tamlan.
Eric Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brick Tamlan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tamlan is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tamlan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson sets himself, and Tamlan steps forward looking for the clinch! Anderson avoids it this time.
Tamlan avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Tamlan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Anderson throws a head kick but Tamlan moves out of range.
Tamlan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anderson defends it well.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Tamlan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Anderson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Anderson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tamlan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tamlan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anderson defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Tamlan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tamlan with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.
Tamlan avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Tamlan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Anderson throws a body punch but Tamlan moves out of range.
Tamlan needs to keep his hands up - Anderson had a free shot at his head there.
Tamlan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson takes a swing at Tamlan's ribcage but misses.
Tamlan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anderson defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Tamlan moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Tamlan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Tamlan shapes to counter with a head kick.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Tamlan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Tamlan is working for a kimura but Anderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Anderson looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Anderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Tamlan.
Anderson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Tamlan is looking for a kimura here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tamlan lands a nice short elbow.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Anderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Tamlan.
Anderson tries to kick Tamlan off but Tamlan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tamlan lands with a punch from half guard. #ES#
Anderson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tamlan is on him like a limpet, forcing Anderson back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anderson tries to break free but Tamlan pushes him back against the cage.#T3##TD2#
Tamlan pulls Anderson into guard. #SUB2#
Tamlan is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SU#
Anderson stands and steps away. Tamlan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Tamlan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
Tamlan defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Tamlan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Anderson looks to clinch
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Tamlan is avoiding it.
And Tamlan tries to counter it with a takedown but Anderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Anderson swings for the body but Tamlan moves out of range.
A cross from Anderson lands.#T4#
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Anderson misses
and Tamlan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Tamlan avoids them all with ease.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Tamlan circles away and keeps his distance.
Tamlan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anderson defends it well.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eric Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tamlan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Tamlan avoids them all with ease.
Anderson gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Tamlan counters with a single leg into guard. Anderson didn't expect that.
Brick Tamlan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tamlan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eric Anderson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anderson, 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Anderson!
Eric Anderson 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: Angry Birds War 25
Date: May 28, 2017

#R1#
Kind tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Kind closes the distance and clinches.
Kind displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ichi up against the cage.
Kind misses with a punch on the inside.
Kind tries to pull guard but Ichi holds him up against the cage and eventually Kind drops back down to his feet.
Kind gets underhooks to prevent Ichi's takedown attempt.
Kind looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ichi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kind up against the cage.#TD#
Ichi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T1##SUB#
Ichi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kind has escaped the position, nice work there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kind can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ichi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kind will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ichi trying to control the action but Kind is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ichi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Ichi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Kind manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ichi's best efforts.
Ichi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kind preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kind tries to roll over but Ichi keeps him under control.#T3#
Ichi is trying to control. Kind wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kind is looking to escape.
Ichi works his way into full mount!
Ichi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kind wants to hold on but Ichi pushes him away.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Ichi working for a guillotine from mount but Kind is in no mood to give up.
Ichi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kind is squirming around, avoiding Ichi's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Ichi is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kind can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kind tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shin Ichi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Ichi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ichi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ichi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kind swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kind gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ichi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kind being controlled against the cage.#T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Kind breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Kind closes the distance and pushes Ichi back into the cage.
Kind wants to get back to striking at distance but Ichi won't allow it. #TD#
Ichi has Kind pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ichi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kind tumbling to the mat - Ichi dives into Kind's guard.
Shin Ichi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kind pulls Ichi in close to prevent any damage.
Ichi wants to control from the top but Kind keeps moving. #T2#
Kind looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ichi postures up.
Kind keeping moving, preventing Ichi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ichi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kind is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kind has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Ichi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kind can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Ichi has his foot on Kind's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kind works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Kind passes Ichi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kind wants to pass to mount but Ichi is defending the position.
Kind lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kind tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ichi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ichi trying to control but Kind postures up.
Kind not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kind looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ichi is looking for a sweep. Kind is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ichi is pressing down on Kind's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ichi looking to control. #ES#
Ichi has his feet on Kind's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Ichi clinches up with Kind and pushes him back against the cage.
Kind is trying to break the clinch but Ichi is controlling him.
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 Shin Ichi will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kind closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ichi did well to prevent Kind getting side control.#ES#
Ichi has one foot on Kind's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL#
Ichi has Kind up against the cage in a clinch.
Kind effectively controlling the action here.
Kind is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ichi to keep the fight standing.
Ichi wants to take the fight to the mat but Kind manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kind gets underhooks to prevent Ichi's takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ichi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kind tries to pull guard but Ichi won't allow it. #T1#
Kind wants to take the fight to the mat but Ichi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shin Ichi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Champ Kind.#BC#
Ichi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Ichi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kind quickly recovers to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ichi in particular looking to stall.
Kind really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ichi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ichi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kind keeps working. #SUB#
Ichi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kind doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ichi. #T2#
Ichi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kind does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Ichi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ichi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Ichi is keen to just control but Kind is a slippery customer.
Kind scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ichi manages to mount him!
Kind tries to hold on but Ichi pushes him away.
Kind is trying to reverse the position but instead Ichi has taken his back - oops!#SUB#
Ichi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kind defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T4##SUB#
Kind showing good submission defense here.
Kind trying to get back to his feet but Ichi is in full control for now. #SUB#
Ichi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kind showing good submission defense here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shin Ichi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ichi, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shin Ichi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2017

#R1#
Burgundy throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Thompson moves into the clinch.
Burgundy looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#BC#
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burgundy throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range.
Burgundy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Burgundy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson.
Thompson attempts a counter takedown but Burgundy avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Thompson looking to score a takedown here. Burgundy is defending well but Thompson drives through and ends up in Burgundy's guard.#SU#
Burgundy is working an open guard so Thompson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Thompson dives in and scores a takedown into Burgundy's guard.#SU#
Thompson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Burgundy fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Thompson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Burgundy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Thompson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Burgundy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thompson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU#
Thompson gets to his feet. Burgundy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Burgundy throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thompson.
A lull in the action here as Thompson stalls from top position.
Thompson trying to control the action but Burgundy is working from the bottom. #SU#
Thompson decides to stand back up. #T2#
Burgundy throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burgundy's waist but Burgundy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thompson off to one side.
Thompson fails to land the takedown.
Thompson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burgundy misses with a double jab. #TD#
Thompson feints and as Burgundy raises his hands in defense, Thompson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thompson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Thompson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Thompson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Burgundy, up you get! #TD#
Burgundy tries to sprawl but Thompson drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SU#
Thompson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD#
Thompson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thompson lands in his opponent's guard.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Burgundy blocks nicely. #T4#
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
Burgundy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burgundy is still trying to improve position.
Thompson controlling from the top position. #SU#
Thompson gets to his feet. Burgundy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Thompson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burgundy tries to avoid it but Thompson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burgundy to the ground. Burgundy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thompson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Thompson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Burgundy misses with the combination.
Thompson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Burgundy sprawls and moves away.
Thompson goes for a double leg but Burgundy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Burgundy continues to drive forward.
Burgundy misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Thompson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Thompson trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Thompson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Burgundy is breathing heavily.#T1##SU#
Thompson stands up from half guard.
Burgundy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thompson tries to counter with a takedown but Burgundy is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Thompson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Burgundy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thompson not doing much here. #T2#
Thompson slips a nice elbow through Burgundy's hands, connecting with Burgundy's forehead.#SU#
Thompson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Burgundy circles away.
Burgundy throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Burgundy tries to sprawl but Thompson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Thompson slows the pace down in half guard.
Burgundy is staying active underneath Thompson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Thompson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thompson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thompson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thompson controlling the action here.#SU#
Thompson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Burgundy to get to his feet. #TD#
Thompson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Thompson 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.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Burgundy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Thompson takes a little break here. Burgundy wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SU#
Thompson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Burgundy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burgundy wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burgundy looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
Thompson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Thompson clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Thompson breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Thompson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Burgundy.
Thompson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burgundy pinned against the cage. Burgundy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Burgundy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Burgundy.
As Burgundy tries to get set, Thompson tries to push him back and clinch up but Burgundy manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Thompson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Burgundy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Thompson staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgundy tries to buck Thompson off but Thompson is having none of it.
Burgundy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burgundy keeps working. #SU#
Thompson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Burgundy to his feet.
Thompson has a takedown stuffed.
Burgundy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thompson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Burgundy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thompson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Burgundy.#CL#
Thompson moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson looks for a takedown but Burgundy sprawls well.#T2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thompson.
Thompson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Burgundy parries the strikes from Thompson easily there. Thompson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Burgundy to escape.
Thompson trying to control the position but Burgundy is working away.
An elbow from Thompson crashes against the mat. #T3#
Thompson happy to just control the position for now.
The strikes coming from Thompson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Burgundy parries the strikes from Thompson easily there. Thompson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Burgundy to escape.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Thompson working the ground and pound from side control.#SU#
Thompson stands up.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thompson looks for a takedown but Burgundy sprawls well.
Burgundy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thompson defends it well.#T4##TD#
Thompson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Burgundy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU#
Thompson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Burgundy.
Thompson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thompson tries to clinch but Burgundy moves out of range.
Burgundy throws an overhand right that lands on Thompson's shoulder, as Thompson tries to avoid the shot.
Thompson tries to counter with a takedown but Burgundy is quick to defend against it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Burgundy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Burgundy is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Thompson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Burgundy blocks an elbow strike.
Ron Burgundy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sergio Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Burgundy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thompson 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Thompson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2017

#R1#
Burgundy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Burgundy.#CUT2#
It looks like Federico Berger has been cut.
Burgundy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A combination from Burgundy does no damage.
Burgundy throws a series of punches but Berger avoids them all with ease.
Burgundy looks winded!
Burgundy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Berger closes the distance and clinches.
Berger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burgundy pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Berger gets a clinch. #BC#
Berger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Berger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burgundy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Burgundy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Berger is nestled in close to Burgundy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SU#
Berger stands up out of the half guard.
No joy there for Burgundy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burgundy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Berger counters by clinching up.
Burgundy is trying to push Berger away but Berger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Berger can't get the takedown.
Berger can't find room to land a body shot as Burgundy controls the action.
Berger scores with a hook to the body.
Berger really is a fat lump.#T2#
Burgundy prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Federico Berger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burgundy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Burgundy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Berger.
Burgundy tries to circle away but Berger has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Berger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Burgundy misses.
Berger appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Berger wants to clinch.
Berger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Burgundy misses with a double jab #CL#
and Berger counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Berger.
Berger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burgundy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Burgundy throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Berger moves into the clinch.
Burgundy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Berger tries to pull guard but Burgundy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Berger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Burgundy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Berger instigates a clinch.
Burgundy avoiding damage as Berger throws knees to the body.
Berger looking for a takedown. #BC#
Berger breaks from the clinch.
Burgundy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burgundy throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Berger moves into the clinch.
Berger drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Burgundy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ron Burgundy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Federico Berger's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Burgundy throws a series of punches but Berger avoids them all with ease.
Burgundy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Berger has closed the distance and engaged Burgundy in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Burgundy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Berger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burgundy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Berger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burgundy just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Berger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burgundy is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burgundy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Berger moves into the clinch.
Berger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burgundy just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Federico Berger. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##BC#
Berger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Berger drives through and clinches with Burgundy against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Berger.
Berger is trying to pull guard but Burgundy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Berger jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burgundy walks away with a smile on his face. Berger gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Burgundy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Berger wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Berger shoots in looking for a takedown but Burgundy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Berger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Burgundy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Berger.
Berger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burgundy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Berger clinches.
Berger prevents Burgundy from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Burgundy has had enough of the clinch but Berger keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Berger manages to break the clinch.
Burgundy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Berger fails with a takedown attempt.
Burgundy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Burgundy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burgundy.
Berger is looking to counter the offense by Burgundy and move into the clinch.
Berger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burgundy as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Berger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Berger wants to clinch.
Berger dodges the punch combination from Burgundy. #TD#
Berger looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Burgundy!
Berger lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Berger lands an elbow. #T4#
Burgundy struggling a bit here.
Burgundy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Burgundy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Berger stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Burgundy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Federico Berger's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Burgundy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burgundy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Berger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burgundy misses with the combination. #CL#
Berger moves into the clinch successfully.
Burgundy gets underhooks to prevent Berger's takedown attempt.
Berger keeps control of Burgundy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Berger is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Burgundy is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Berger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Berger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ron Burgundy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burgundy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Berger dodges the punch combination from Burgundy.
Burgundy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Berger.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Federico Berger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burgundy misses with a few strikes there.
Burgundy misses with a straight right.
Burgundy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Federico Berger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Berger closes the distance and clinches.
Berger tries for a takedown but Burgundy manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Berger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burgundy falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Berger holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Burgundy letting Berger take a breather here.#T2#
Burgundy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Berger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Burgundy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Burgundy misses with a series of wild punches.
Burgundy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burgundy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Berger.
Berger dodges the punch combination from Burgundy. #CL#
Berger moves into range and clinches up with Burgundy.#T3##BC#
Berger breaks from the clinch.
Burgundy circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Berger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Berger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burgundy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Burgundy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Berger has him pressed against the cage.
Berger looking for a takedown.
Burgundy wants to break free but Berger has control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burgundy is trying to force a seperation but Berger has the dominant position.
Berger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burgundy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Burgundy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burgundy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Berger tries to counter by clinching up but Burgundy breaks away and moves out of range.
Berger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Burgundy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Berger tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Burgundy manages to circle out of the way.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burgundy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Berger misses with a head kick.
Federico Berger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ron Burgundy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Berger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Burgundy!

Event: DFC 45: Breaking Point
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Apache fails with a takedown attempt.
Apache throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tamlan wants to counter with a clinch but Apache pushes him away.
Tamlan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Apache misses with a straight left.
Apache tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tamlan defends well and Apache ends up having to push Tamlan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tamlan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Apache tries a head kick but it misses.
Apache swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamlan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apache.
Tamlan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Apache throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tamlan on the side of the head.
Apache is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Apache clinches up with Tamlan and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Tamlan is looking for a takedown.
Tamlan tries to pull guard but Apache holds him up against the cage and eventually Tamlan drops back down to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Apache has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Apache.
Apache controlling the action here for a moment.
Tamlan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Geronimo Apache has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brick Tamlan.
Tamlan wants a takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tamlan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Apache pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tamlan is trying to pull guard but Apache turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Apache lands an elbow inside that Tamlan shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Brick Tamlan has been cut.
The referee calls for Apache to work.
Apache with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2#
Apache lands a knee to the head.
Apache scores with a knee to the head.
Tamlan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Apache gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Apache creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tamlan's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tamlan is trying to pull guard but Apache has him pressed against the cage.
Tamlan is trying to pull guard but Apache has him pressed against the cage.
Apache prevents the takedown attempt.
Tamlan looks winded!
Apache is pushing Tamlan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tamlan being controlled against the cage.
Tamlan jumps guard but Apache turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nice elbow from Apache.
Tamlan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tamlan is trying to drag Apache to the mat but Apache just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3#
Tamlan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Apache lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up Brick Tamlan's cut even more.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Apache.
Apache gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
The cut above Brick Tamlan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#TD2#
Tamlan jumps into guard, dragging Apache to the mat.
Apache stands up over Tamlan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apache lands a couple of elbows.#CUT#
Brick Tamlan's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Geronimo Apache!
An out of breath and clearly excited Geronimo Apache thanked Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2017

#R1#
Bates tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burgundy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bates tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Burgundy defends well and Bates ends up having to push Burgundy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bates pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burgundy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bates showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burgundy.
It looked like Bates was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Bates throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Burgundy was covering up waiting for the punch and Bates finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Burgundy uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Burgundy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bates shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Burgundy defends it nicely.
Bates could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Burgundy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bates misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Burgundy misses with a two punch combination.
Burgundy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bates.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billie Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Burgundy. Those never looked like landing.
Bates throws a quick counter head kick but Burgundy was just out of range.
Burgundy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bates circles away quickly and effectively.
Burgundy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Billie Bates has been cut.
Burgundy looks winded!
Burgundy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burgundy misses with the combination.
Burgundy looks to land a combination but Bates avoids it well. #CL#
Bates closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bates content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bates displaying some good clinch control by pressing Burgundy up against the cage.#BC2#
Burgundy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Bates slips a jab and a cross from Burgundy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bates throws a looping overhand right but Burgundy ducks down to avoid it.
Bates walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD#
Bates shoots in and bounces Burgundy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Burgundy kicks Bates off and gets to his feet.
Ron Burgundy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bates ducks under a wild hook from Burgundy.
As Burgundy looks to move away, Bates throws a big counter combo but Burgundy just gets out of the way.
Bates slips a jab and a cross from Burgundy. #CL#
Bates has closed the distance and engaged Burgundy in a clinch.
Burgundy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bates has him pressed against the cage.
Burgundy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bates stalls. #BC2#
Burgundy breaks the clinch.
Ron Burgundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Burgundy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bates circles away quickly and effectively.
Burgundy scores with a hook to the body. Bates takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Burgundy misses with a double jab. #CL#
Bates darts in and clinches Burgundy up against the cage.
Burgundy avoids the elbow strike from Bates, against the cage.
Bates stalling.
Burgundy tries to circle away but Bates has him pinned against the cage.
Bates stalls.
Burgundy tries to circle away but Bates has him pinned against the cage.
Bates stalling against the cage.
Bates dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bates seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T4#
Bates has Burgundy pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Billie Bates.#TD#
Bates gets a takedown into half guard.
Bates thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bates throws a strike but Burgundy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bates preventing the sweep.
Bates is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bates is working Burgundy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Burgundy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billie Bates's cut.
That's time! Bates's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Burgundy swinging wildly here.
Burgundy throws a series of punches but Bates avoids them all with ease.
Bates dodges the punch combination from Burgundy.
Sloppy strikes from Burgundy. Those never looked like landing.
Bates went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Burgundy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bates fails with the takedown.
Burgundy misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgundy throws a series of punches but Bates avoids them all with ease.
Burgundy throws out a loose jab but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bates seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Burgundy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bates throws out a loose jab but Burgundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bates is looking to clinch but Burgundy is avoiding it.
Burgundy is breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bates.
Bates in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bates lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Burgundy down.
Ron Burgundy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bates works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB#
Bates tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bates throws a strike aimed at the side of Burgundy's head but Burgundy avoids it well.#SUB#
Bates thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Bates is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burgundy has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Burgundy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bates just content to control the position.
Burgundy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bates's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Burgundy is defending against the submission attempts here by Bates. #T3#
Burgundy wants to control but Bates is keeping busy.
Bates is taking a breather. Burgundy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Bates is working for a kimura but Burgundy is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bates seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bates missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Burgundy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bates not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bates showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burgundy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burgundy throws a combination. Bates tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Burgundy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Billie Bates's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Bates darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Bates is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bates thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bates looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Burgundy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bates seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bates not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Bates.
Burgundy is trying to control but can't.
Burgundy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Bates throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bates slips a nice elbow through Burgundy's hands, connecting with Burgundy's forehead.#SU#
Bates escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Bates feints and as Burgundy raises his hands in defense, Bates changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bates scoring with punches to the head and body.
Burgundy is trying to control the position but Bates postures up.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Burgundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bates accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bates working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burgundy's head.#SU#
Burgundy is working an open guard so Bates takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
Burgundy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bates moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bates darts in looking for a takedown but Burgundy gets double underhooks and turns Bates into the cage.
Bates throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burgundy throws a right and a left that Bates avoids nicely. #TD#
Bates changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Burgundy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burgundy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bates.
Bates wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burgundy keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bates controlling from side mount.
Burgundy is not content to let Bates control the position. #T3#
Bates remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Bates tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bates has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Bates wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burgundy, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bates working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB#
Bates is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burgundy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Burgundy is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Burgundy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Billie Bates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ron Burgundy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bates tries to score with some ground and pound. Burgundy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billie Bates showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burgundy 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Burgundy!

Event: Uppercut
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Sebastos misses with a head kick.
Burgundy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burgundy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sebastos dodges the punch combination from Burgundy.
Burgundy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sebastos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burgundy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burgundy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sebastos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Burgundy looks to move away, Sebastos throws a big counter combo but Burgundy just gets out of the way.
Ron Burgundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burgundy misses with the combination.
Burgundy throws a hook but Sebastos blocks it.#KD#
Sebastos lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Burgundy goes down! The ref sends Sebastos to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Burgundy is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#ROC#
Burgundy is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Burgundy throws a combination that misses
and Sebastos counters with a big uppercut that nearly lifts Burgundy off his feet! Burgundy crashes to the mat in all kinds of trouble! The referee starts the count but I'm not sure it's necessary - Burgundy isn't going to make it! The count reaches 10 and this fight is all over! Sebastos screams and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmmm spit, everywhere. Lovely.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Zat Sebastos!
During a confident post fight interview, Zat Sebastos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Angry Birds War 9
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Law dodges the punch combination from Kind.
Kind throws a lazy head kick
and Law counters with a nice uppercut.
Law closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kind circles away.
Law jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kind wants to counter with a clinch but Law pushes him away.
Kind blocks a head kick by Law.
Kind tries to close the distance and clinch but Law swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kind throws a combination. Law tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That kick from Kind tenderised Law's leg. Law is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kind gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Law to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Law distracts Kind with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Law showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Law advances to half guard.
Kind won't allow Law to pass to mount.
Kind is looking to control Law's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kind avoid being mounted?
Kind is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Law controlling the action here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kind can do anything to dispel that myth.#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.
Law is looking to stall here but Kind recovers full guard.
Kind controls Law momentarily but Law frees himself.
Law trying to control but Kind is working from the bottom.
Law throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Law wants to control from the top but Kind keeps moving.
Kind looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kind looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A punch combination from Kind misses. #CL2#
Kind gets a clinch. #BC#
Law breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Law changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kind looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kind is being controlled here. #SU#
Law stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Law fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kind checks it well.
Champ Kind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Kind shoots in for a takedown but Law shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Law enables Kind to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Law manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kind looks winded!
Law wants to stand but Kind is controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kind loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Law looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Law wants to control but Kind passes easily into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kind trying to control from half guard but Law is working away.
Law is trying to maintain the position but Kind is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Champ Kind will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kind feints and then cracks Law's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Law down.
Kind shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Law changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kind pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Law moves into range and clinches up with Kind.
Kind trying to control the position but instead, Law has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kind into the cage.
Kind is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kind seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Law lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kind scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Law manages to mount him! #T1#
Law looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kind is working to get back to half guard.
Kind keeps trying to improve his position.
Law looking to control but Kind is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Law fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Law landing punches.
Law wants to control the pace but Kind is squirming around nicely.
Law postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kind looks a forlorn figure.
Kind keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Law trying to control but Kind is having none of it. #T3#
Law with good strikes from the mount here!
Kind tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Law connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #SUB#
Law has hold of Kind's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kind manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kind is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Kind defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Law. #T4#
Kind tries to lock up and control but Law gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Law controlling from the full mount.
Law lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Law controlling his opponent.
Kind can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Law looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Law dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Law misses with a takedown attempt - Kind sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kind fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Law drives through with a takedown into Kind's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU#
Law decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kind goes for a double leg but Law avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Law continues to drive forward.
Law half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kind takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kind tries to clinch up but Law circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kind or perhaps it was just good defense by Law, which made it look bad.
Damien Law has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Champ Kind.#T1#
Kind tries to clinch but Law is having none of it.
Kind tries to clinch there but Law circles away.
Law keeps the fight on the outside.
Law has his takedown stuffed
and Kind counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kind.
Law tries to counter with a takedown but Kind is quick to defend against it.
Kind fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Law scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Law is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kind defends it well. #T2#
Kind trying to control here.
Law not doing much here.
Kind wants to control but Law is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kind regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Law. #T3##SUB2#
Kind throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Law is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kind can do to turn this around?
Law forces his way into half guard.
Kind is trying to maintain the position but Law is very close to passing his half guard.
Law seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Law trying to control the action but Kind is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Law prevents Kind from improving his position.
Law performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Law looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kind with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kind tries to roll over but Law keeps him under control.#SU#
Law decides to return to a standing position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Law showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Law 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Law!

Event: Contest
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Burgundy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ron Burgundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Jones.
Burgundy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Burgundy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Burgundy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones throws a right and a left that Burgundy avoids nicely.
Burgundy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Burgundy.
Burgundy takes one to the chin there.#ROC#
Burgundy is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burgundy slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Burgundy is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Burgundy takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Jones cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Jones!

Event: DFC 33: Stephens Vs Dog
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Tamlan swats away the attempt to clinch by Apache.
Apache fails with the takedown#TD#
and Tamlan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tamlan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Apache is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tamlan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Apache slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Apache looking for a guillotine here but Tamlan defends easily.
Tamlan is looking to work some ground and pound but Apache has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Apache is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Apache looking for a guillotine here but Tamlan defends easily.
Tamlan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Apache's head.#T1#
Tamlan throwing strikes from guard but Apache blocks nicely. #SUB#
Tamlan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Apache is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tamlan, into his guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Apache thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Tamlan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Apache trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamlan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tamlan keeping full guard, as Apache tries to pass.
Tamlan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Apache controls the pace.#SUB2#
Apache 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. Apache seems to have locked his on tight now - Tamlan screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Apache, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Geronimo Apache!
Geronimo Apache very nearly forgot to thank Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: QFC Tournament 738 Round 2
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1##CL#
Kind gets a clinch. #TD#
Kind pulls guard effortlessly.
Birchack controlling from the top position.
Birchack lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kind striking off his back but it's not causing Birchack any problems.
Kind is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kind wants to stand up but Birchack is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack distracts Kind with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kind knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Birchack on the ground.
Kind has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Birchack has passed into side control. #T1#
Kind is trying to escape the position but Birchack is controlling the position.
Kind sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Birchack slows the pace down in half guard.
Kind is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Birchack scores with a couple of nice shots.
Birchack content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kind trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T2#
Kind wants to hold on but Birchack pushes him away.
Birchack scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kind?
Kind wants to hold on but Birchack pushes him away.
Birchack cracks Kind with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Birchack lands a big shot there that rocks Kind but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kind is in a horrible position here. Birchack smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Birchack sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Birchack lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T3#
Birchack scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kind?
Birchack is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Birchack is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kind can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Birchack lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Birchack.#ROC2#
Kind is rocked!
The referee warns Kind that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh Kind is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kind wants to control but Birchack is having none of it.
Birchack landing shots from mount.
Birchack lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Birchack with the ground and pound from mount.
Birchack is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Kind goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Birchack!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anthony Birchack!

Event: QFC Tournament 738 Round 1
Date: Mar 24, 2017

#R1##TD#
Sharp throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kind was covering up waiting for the punch and Sharp finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sharp slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kind looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sharp is one step ahead there.
Sharp wants to control from the top but Kind keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Sharp gets to his feet - Kind follows without any prompting.
Kind misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Sharp shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kind defends it nicely.#CL2#
Kind gets a clinch.
Sharp is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Kind manages to break the clinch.
Sharp shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dreck Sharp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick from Sharp is predictable there #TD2#
and Kind counters with a takedown into side control.
Kind trying to control the position but Sharp is working away.
Sharp tries to buck Kind off but Kind is having none of it.#T2#
Sharp can't do much from the bottom here.
Kind lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#ES#
Sharp explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Kind shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sharp's guard.
Sharp working a defensive guard but Kind passes into half guard.
Sharp is looking to escape.
Kind wants to control but Sharp is keeping him busy.
Sharp tries to get to full guard but Kind has control of the leg.
Sharp keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3#
Well, if Kind is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kind trying to pass the guard but Sharp defending well.
Sharp trying to hold on to Kind's head to control him but Kind postures up.
Kind trying to control the pace. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kind trying to control from half guard but Sharp is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sharp shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kind pinned against the cage. Kind gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Kind has Sharp up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Sharp breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Champ Kind dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kind stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kind wants it to stay on the feet.
Kind misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Kind darts in and clinches Sharp up against the cage.#BC2#
Kind manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kind.
Sharp defending against the ground and pound.
Kind really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sharp. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Kind is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sharp knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Kind stands up. #T1##CL2#
Kind rushes Sharp and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sharp dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sharp jumps guard but Kind stands there with Sharp around his waist. Sharp gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kind tries to pull guard but Sharp won't allow it. #TD#
Sharp tightens his grip and picks Kind up, before dumping him to the ground. Kind manages to land in guard. #SU#
Sharp stands and steps away. Kind gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Kind shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sharp napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Sharp throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharp tries for a takedown but Kind sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dreck Sharp. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Kind throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sharp tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kind is in Sharp's guard.
Sharp is wriggling around but Kind manages to pass to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#REVR##SUB2#
Kind is working for a submission of some sort.
Kind stalling.
Kind missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Kind wants to pass the guard but Sharp is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sharp moves into full guard.
Sharp 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#
Kind is staying active underneath Sharp, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Kind wants to get back to full guard but Sharp has passed into side control.#SU#
Sharp has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nice takedown defense from Sharp. No joy for Kind on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sharp is defended easily by Kind.
Sharp shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kind sprawls well. Kind wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sharp gets slowly back to his feet.
Kind follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
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 Dreck Sharp will probably get the nod.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kind closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Sharp has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kind is on him like a limpet, forcing Sharp back against the cage.
Kind misses with a knee strike.
Sharp fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sharp has Kind pressed against the cage.
Sharp tries for a takedown but Kind manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kind is leaning against Sharp and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sharp goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kind prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dreck Sharp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kind is pressed up against the cage. Sharp has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kind down to the mat. Kind avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Sharp throws a series of punches but Kind avoids them all with ease.
Sharp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Kind closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Kind breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Kind darts in and clinches Sharp up against the cage.
Sharp fails to pull guard.
Sharp wants to stall.
Kind is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sharp is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kind pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2##BC2#
Kind escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dreck Sharp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kind leaves Sharp with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Kind dives in and scores a takedown into Sharp's guard.#SU2#
Kind stands up and waves to Sharp to follow him.
Kind throws a combination. Sharp tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kind scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sharp doesn't seem bothered though.
Kind lands with an uppercut that bounces Sharp off the cage and back into range.#T3##CL2#
Kind pushes Sharp up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Kind breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kind swinging wildly here. #TD2#
Kind is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sharp's half guard.#SUB2#
Sharp is defending against the submission attempts here by Kind.
Kind has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kind lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Kind is thwarting Sharp's attempts to control the position.
Sharp is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kind is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kind missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sharp is trying to stand back up but Kind is controlling him #SU2#
Kind stands up and beckons Sharp to join him on the feet.
Dreck Sharp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Champ Kind is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Champ Kind seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Kind closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sharp to the mat! Sharp manages to get full guard.
Sharp wants to get back to his feet but Kind passes into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dreck Sharp showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Champ Kind!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Champ Kind!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Champ Kind!

Champ Kind wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Ring Side
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Soros showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burgundy.
Soros throws a head kick that misses.
Burgundy blocks a head kick by Soros.
Burgundy throws a nice looking combination but Soros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burgundy throws an overhand right that lands on Soros's shoulder, as Soros tries to avoid the shot.
Burgundy throws a right hand that Soros ducks under and follows up with a left that Soros also avoids with ease.
Soros seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Burgundy misses with a double jab
and Soros counters with a three punch combo that has Burgundy backing up. Burgundy nods at Soros to acknowledge the strikes.
Soros definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Soros throws a nice looking combination but Burgundy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soros swinging wildly here.
Burgundy throws a right and a left that Soros avoids nicely.
Burgundy misses the jab.
As Burgundy looks to move away, Soros throws a big counter combo but Burgundy just gets out of the way.#CL#
Soros has managed to clinch. #BC#
Soros breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Soros lands with a nice combination. Burgundy backs away looking to recover.
Soros is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burgundy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Soros tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Burgundy manages to circle out of the way.
A punch combination from Burgundy misses.
Burgundy throws a nice looking combination but Soros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soros wants to clinch.
Soros slips a jab and a cross from Burgundy.
No joy there for Burgundy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soros thinks about countering with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Soros.
Burgundy misses with the combination.
Ron Burgundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Burgundy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burgundy looks winded!#CL#
Soros has closed the distance and engaged Burgundy in a clinch. #BC#
Soros breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burgundy throws a head kick that misses.
Soros throwing a counter right hand but Burgundy manages to avoid it.
Soros avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Soros moves into range and clinches up with Burgundy.#BC#
Soros pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burgundy misses with a few strikes there.
Soros misses with a two punch combination.
Burgundy misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burgundy. Soros does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that George Soros will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Soros closes the distance and pushes Burgundy back into the ropes.
Soros unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Burgundy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burgundy wants to break free but Soros has control.
Soros with a knee to the head.
Soros with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Burgundy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soros has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Soros escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burgundy throws a series of punches but Soros moves out of range.
Burgundy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soros seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1##CL#
Soros closes the distance and clinches.
Burgundy is trying to push Soros away but Soros has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Soros is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Burgundy takes an elbow to the temple.
Soros trying to control the position but instead, Burgundy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Soros into the ropes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Soros.#T2#
Soros with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Soros manages to break the clinch.
Soros wants to clinch up but Burgundy keeps it at a distance.
Burgundy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burgundy throws a combination that misses
and Soros counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Soros plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
Soros has taken the fight to the clinch.
Soros stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A frustrated look appears on Burgundy's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Soros breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Soros dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A combination from Burgundy does no damage. #CL#
Soros has closed the distance and engaged Burgundy in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burgundy.
Burgundy tries to circle away but Soros has him pinned against the ropes.
Soros has Burgundy pushed against the ropes.
Soros with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've been informed that Burgundy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
George Soros has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Burgundy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soros tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Burgundy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burgundy throws a series of punches but Soros moves out of range.
Burgundy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soros appears to be looking for a big counter.
Burgundy falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Soros counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Soros throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burgundy blocks it with crossed arms.
Burgundy avoids the elbow strike from Soros, against the ropes.
Knees to the body from Soros.
Soros is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burgundy can do to turn this around?
Burgundy managing to block the knees to the body from Soros. #BC#
Soros breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Soros lands a jab-cross combination.
A jab from Soros misses.
Soros slips under a jab from Burgundy.
Soros dodges the punch combination from Burgundy.
Burgundy throws a series of punches but Soros avoids them all with ease.
Burgundy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soros tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Burgundy throws a nice looking combination but Soros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soros went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Soros rushes Burgundy and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Soros escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soros throws a big shot that misses.
Burgundy misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice combination there by Burgundy.
Soros tries to clinch up but Burgundy circles away and keeps his distance.
Burgundy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Burgundy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burgundy throws a counter combo.#CL#
Burgundy gets tackled into the ropes by Soros. Soros maintains the clinch. #BC#
Soros pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burgundy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
George Soros is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burgundy tries to bum rush Soros with a series of wild strikes but Soros uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ron Burgundy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George Soros is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice inside leg kick there by Soros. That's going to slow Burgundy down.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to George Soros.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Soros, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Soros!
In his post fight interview, George Soros started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2017

#R1#
Alexander scores with a nice head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Alexander. That snapped Burgundy's head back.
Alexander slips a jab and a cross from Burgundy.
Alexander staying out of range there.
Burgundy throws a right and a left that Alexander avoids nicely.
Alexander closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Burgundy! Alexander dives in looking to finish! Burgundy is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rasheed Alexander!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Richard gets caught flat footed, as Tamlan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tamlan advances to half guard.
Richard is staying active underneath Tamlan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tamlan works his foot free and advances to mount.
Richard regains half guard.
Richard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tamlan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Richard's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Richard throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tamlan uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richard tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Tamlan decides to stand back up. #T1##CL2#
Tamlan moves into range and clinches up with Richard.
Tamlan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Richard jumps guard but Tamlan stands there with Richard around his waist. Richard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tamlan tries to pull guard but Richard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Richard tries to break the clinch but Tamlan is controlling the position. #BC2#
Tamlan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Richard drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Richard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tamlan is trying to control the position but Richard postures up.
Richard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tamlan's head.
Tamlan controlling Richard's posture.
Richard postures up in Tamlan's guard and throws a big left but Tamlan blocks it. #T3#
Tamlan controls Richard momentarily but Richard frees himself.
Richard throws a big elbow that misses.
Tamlan managing to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Richard is in close to Tamlan's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Richard won't allow Tamlan to sweep him here.
Tamlan is controlling Richard's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Richard shoots in for a double leg but Tamlan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tamlan tries to counter with a clinch but Richard shakes him off and moves away.
Richard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Richard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tamlan tries to close the distance and clinch but Richard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tamlan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Richard's hands.
Brick Tamlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Tamlan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Richard, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Tamlan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Richard regains guard immediately. #SU2#
Tamlan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brick Tamlan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tamlan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Richard is looking to counter the offense by Tamlan and move into the clinch.
Richard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tamlan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Richard defends well and Tamlan ends up having to push Richard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Tamlan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Richard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tamlan pulls his head out easily.
Tamlan stalling. #SUB#
Richard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tamlan pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard is trying to stand back up but Tamlan is controlling him #T1#
Richard is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Richard has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Tamlan escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Tamlan!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Tamlan decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Richard avoids the head kick by Tamlan. #TD2#
Tamlan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tamlan lands in his opponent's guard.
Tamlan is standing up over Richard. Richard looks to escape but Tamlan dives into side control.
Brick Tamlan has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##REVR#
Richard seems a little lost for a moment, as Tamlan dominates the positioning.
Tamlan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tamlan wants to control but Richard is keeping him busy.
Tamlan controls the position.#T3#
Tamlan trying to control the action but Richard is working from the bottom.
Tamlan gets to mount! Richard was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Tamlan scoring with strikes but Richard is staying in there.
Richard looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB2#
Tamlan has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Richard is in real trouble here. Tamlan gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Richard is tapping out! Tamlan wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brick Tamlan!

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