Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Chok Dee Night
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Hayesford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Falcon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hayesford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falcon.
Falcon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cody Falcon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hayesford has managed to clinch.
Hayesford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hayesford wants to break free but Falcon has control.
A short uppercut from Falcon.
Falcon prevents a body shot from Hayesford.
Falcon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Falcon trying to land knees to the body.
Falcon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hayesford works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Falcon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Falcon working aggressively here.
Falcon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hayesford backwards.
Hayesford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Falcon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hayesford throws an elbow that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Hayesford.
Hayesford misses with some punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Falcon. #T1#
Hayesford lands a nice shot to the body.
Falcon working Hayesford over with knees to the body.
Hayesford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Falcon backwards.
A short right from Falcon on the inside.
Hayesford lands a body shot in the clinch.
Falcon prevents a body shot from Hayesford.
Hayesford gets through Falcon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hayesford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hayesford. #BC#
Hayesford manages to break the clinch.
Falcon lands a nice hook to Hayesford's body. Hayesford takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hayesford throws a nice looking combination but Falcon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Hayesford closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayesford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falcon's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Falcon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Hayesford scores with a nice short uppercut.
Falcon takes a shot to the head.
Hayesford throws a punch but it's blocked by Falcon. #T2#
Hayesford misses with a punch to the body.
Hayesford tries to throw a body punch but Falcon avoids it by throwing Hayesford back against the ropes.
Hayesford tries a body shot but Falcon blocks it.
Hayesford misses with a punch on the inside.
Hayesford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falcon's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Hayesford.
Falcon lands a nice knee to the body.
Falcon blocking some punches.
Falcon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hayesford backwards.
Falcon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hayesford misses with the head strike.
Hayesford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Come on Falcon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Falcon blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falcon blocks the elbow strike.
Hayesford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Falcons head.
A short right from Falcon on the inside.
Hayesford lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Falcon or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ira Hayesford dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Falcon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hayesford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Hayesford misses the target.
Hayesford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Falcon scores with a nice right hand.
Falcon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Falcon throws a series of strikes that have Hayesford backpedaling.
Falcon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Falcon blocks a jab.
Hayesford tries to bum rush Falcon with a series of wild strikes but Falcon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falcon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good work by Falcon as he checks the leg kick.
Hayesford has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Falcon finds it's way round the side to connect with Hayesford's head.
Hayesford looks to clinch
and Falcon counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Hayesford is rocked!
Falcon closes the distance and catches Hayesford with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Hayesford is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Hayesford is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Hayesford is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Falcon takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Cody Falcon!

Event: Carnage 43
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Tanaka gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Se connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Se shoots in looking for a takedown but Tanaka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Se's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A combination from Se does no damage.
Tanaka avoids the head kick by Se.
Karl Se seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Se takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A punch combination from Tanaka misses.
Tanaka avoids the head kick by Se.
Se connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tanaka misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Se forces Tanaka back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Se breaks from the clinch.
Tanaka throws a head kick but Se moves out of range. #CL#
Tanaka gets tackled into the cage by Se. Se maintains the clinch. #T1##BC#
Se breaks from the clinch.
Tanaka misses with the combination.
Se showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tanaka.
Se scores with a head kick.
Tanaka blocks a head kick by Se.
A low kick from Tanaka misses
and Se counters with a straight right hand.
Se throws a head kick but Tanaka moves out of range.
Johnny Tanaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Se has closed the distance and engaged Tanaka in a clinch. #T2##BC#
Se escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Tanaka gets tackled into the cage by Se. Se maintains the clinch. #BC#
Se's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Se chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tanaka can pounce on him. #CL#
Se gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Se breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Se lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Se tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tanaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tanaka.
Tanaka misses the jab.
Tanaka misses with a body shot.
Se scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Tanaka throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL#
Se forces Tanaka back against the cage and clinches.
Se can't break the clinch. #BC#
Se breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tanaka scores with a leg kick.
Tanaka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tanaka throws a big shot that misses.
Se connects with the punch.
Tanaka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Se! #ROC#
Tanaka is rocked!
Se moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tanaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Se finish him?
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!
Tanaka throws a leg kick but Se sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
Tanaka is looking to score with low kicks.
As Tanaka looks to move away, Se throws a big counter combo but Tanaka just gets out of the way.#TD#
Se closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tanaka's guard.
Se wants to control from the top but Tanaka keeps moving.
Tanaka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Se manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Tanaka looks winded!
Se trying to control the position.
Se tries to strike from the bottom.
Tanaka seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Se is pulling down on Tanaka's head. It's preventing any offense from Tanaka, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Se dominated that round.
That's time! Se's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tanaka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Se plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Tanaka's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Se breaks from the clinch.
Tanaka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tanaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Se.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Se misses with a few strikes there.
Se plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tanaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Se moves away.
Se looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Tanaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Se was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanaka.
Karl Se is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Se has closed the distance and engaged Tanaka in a clinch. #BC#
Se breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Tanaka.
Tanaka tries to move into range but Se moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Se lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tanaka swings for the body but Se moves out of range.
Se jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Se lands an overhand right.
Se throws a series of punches but Tanaka moves out of range.
Se tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tanaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Se closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Se breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tanaka moves forwards but Se connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Se looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Se shoots in for a double leg but Tanaka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Se tries to clinch up but Tanaka circles away and keeps his distance.
Se misses with a head kick.
Tanaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Se moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tanaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tanaka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Se to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Se moves into the clinch.#T3##BC#
Se breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Se lands a head kick!
Tanaka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tanaka connects with the punch.
Tanaka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Se looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tanaka is fending him off so far but Se persists. Nope, Tanaka circles away and we're back to standing.
Tanaka throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Se. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Se pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tanaka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Se connects with a right hand. Tanaka shakes it off.
Se is looking to clinch but Tanaka is avoiding it.
Tanaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Se closes the distance and clinches. #T4##BC#
Se breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Se throws a head kick but Tanaka moves out of range. #CL#
Se gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Se keeps control of Tanaka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Se blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Se pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Se tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Se clinches up against the cage.
Se wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tanaka has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Se's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Se dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tanaka steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Se. That one must have hurt.
Se goes for a double leg but Tanaka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tanaka continues to drive forward.
Tanaka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Se tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tanaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tanaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Se is just out of range.
Tanaka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Se rather than just go for the knockout.
Se misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Se gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Se escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Se fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tanaka! But no joy.#TD#
Se closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tanaka's guard.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Se accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tanaka wants to sweep but no luck.
Se advances position into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Se's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Se trying to control the action but Tanaka is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Se wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tanaka, who protects the arm well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Se throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tanaka takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Se trying to control the action but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
Se connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tanaka some visible discomfort. #T3#
Tanaka is being controlled here.
Tanaka prevents Se from moving into mount.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Tanaka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tanaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Se wants to control but Tanaka is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tanaka misses with a right hand
and Se counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Karl Se is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Se scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T4#
Se stalks Tanaka and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tanaka's face. Tanaka staggers backwards, shaken.
Se tries to land a front kick but Tanaka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Se thuds his right hand into Tanaka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tanaka throws a sloppy body shot
and Se counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Se lands with a shot to the body.
Johnny Tanaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Se is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanaka can do to turn this around?#CL#
Se instigates a clinch. #BC#
Se manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Se gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Se tries for a kimura but Tanaka is defending well.
Se happy to just control the position for now.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Se!

Event: Uppercut
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Emerson looks to throw the jab but Hayesford is out of range.
Emerson loads up on a big right hand but Hayesford slips the punch.
Hayesford is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Emerson scores with the left hand. Hayesford knows he should have avoided that one.
Hayesford tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Emerson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hayesford misses the jab.
Ace Emerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emerson misses the jab.
Emerson loads up on a big right hand but Hayesford slips the punch.
A big left from Emerson misses.
Hayesford misses with a low kick.
Emerson slips under a jab.
Emerson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Emerson connects with a quick right hand that sends Hayesford tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ace Emerson!
A victorious Ace Emerson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ABW Title Tour. QF 170 & +265
Date: May 03, 2017

#R1#
Scott scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hobbes doesn't seem bothered though.
Scott looks to land a right hand but Hobbes moved out of range.
And Hobbes tries to counter it with a takedown but Scott pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but Hobbes is just out of range.
Hobbes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Scott throws a series of punches but Hobbes avoids them all with ease.
Hobbes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hobbes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scott swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scott misses with a looping left.
Hobbes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hobbes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Scott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hobbes.
Scott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hobbes was well out of range. Poor timing from Scott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Scott as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Scott gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Scott works on Hobbes's body with a couple of short punches.#TD2#
Hobbes drags the fight down to the ground. #T1#
Scott with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Scott got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hobbes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Scott has managed to get both his arms back between Hobbes's legs - danger averted.
Scott throws a big elbow that misses.
Hobbes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Scott sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hobbes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Scott manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Scott managing to control the position.
Hobbes trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Scott looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hobbes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hobbes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Hobbes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott wants to improve his position but Hobbes is controlling well. #T3#
Hobbes wants to take a breather but Scott is having none of it.
Scott is looking to improve his position.
Scott on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Scott tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Hobbes is working for a submission of some sort.
Hobbes throwing shots but Scott is blocking nicely. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hobbes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Scott keeping hold of Hobbes's head, controlling as best he can.
Hobbes tries to pass to full mount but Scott defends it.
Scott is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hobbes is looking to take a break and control but Scott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the 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 Logan Scott will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hobbes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hobbes's coach down at 3Band MMA ($500/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hobbes's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Scott misses with a looping right.
Scott lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Scott misses its intended target.
Good standup being displayed there by Scott as he connects with a hook.
Scott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hobbes.
We've been told by Scott's head coaches at Double XX that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Scott throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but Hobbes is just out of range.
Logan Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott lands with a big left! Hobbes is wobbled badly! Scott comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Hobbes to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Logan Scott!

Event: Carnage 37
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Heronzo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tanaka delivers a nice body kick.
Tanaka connects with a leg kick. Heronzo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Heronzo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eric Heronzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Tanaka lands a high kick to the side of Heronzo's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Tanaka dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC#
Heronzo is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanaka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Heronzo is still in real trouble! Can Tanaka finish him?
Tanaka advances position into side control!
Heronzo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tanaka passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Heronzo!
Tanaka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tanaka controlling the pace for now.
Heronzo is looking to improve his position but Tanaka isn't that keen on the idea.
Heronzo seems to have recovered his senses.
Tanaka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Heronzo is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heronzo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Heronzo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Heronzo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #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.
Tanaka wants to control the pace but Heronzo is squirming around nicely.
Heronzo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Heronzo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanaka tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tanaka looking to control but Heronzo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Heronzo tries to hold on but Tanaka pushes him away. #T3#
Heronzo is looking to get to half guard.
Tanaka controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Heronzo can't escape the position.
Heronzo tries to hold on but Tanaka postures up.
Tanaka trying to control but Heronzo is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heronzo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Tanaka dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tanaka keeps the fight on the outside.
Tanaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heronzo can do to turn this around?
Heronzo stalks Tanaka and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tanaka's face. Tanaka staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice defenses there by Heronzo.
Heronzo tries to clinch but Tanaka moves out of range.
We've been told by Tanaka's head coaches at White's ELITE Fitness Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Heronzo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tanaka.#TD2#
Heronzo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tanaka did well to prevent Heronzo getting side control.#SUB2#
Heronzo is looking for a kimura but Tanaka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Heronzo to get the leverage.
Tanaka wants to get back to his feet.
Johnny Tanaka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heronzo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #ES#
Tanaka kicks Heronzo off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heronzo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Heronzo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tanaka defends it nicely.
Heronzo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tanaka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Heronzo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tanaka avoids it really well and circles away.
Heronzo is breathing heavily.#KD#
Tanaka drops Heronzo with a left right combo! Tanaka follows him down to the ground into side control. #T2##SU#
Tanaka stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Heronzo or perhaps it was just good defense by Tanaka, which made it look bad.
Johnny Tanaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Heronzo.
Tanaka looks to land a combination but Heronzo avoids it well.
Heronzo tries to clinch up
and Tanaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tanaka scoring well with a low kick there.
Tanaka fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnny Tanaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle, before Tanaka throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Heronzo's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Tanaka lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Johnny Tanaka!

Event: BAM
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Hayesford has closed the distance and engaged Cusumano in a clinch.
Hayesford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hayesford misses with some punches.
Cusumano blocks a body shot from Hayesford.
Hayesford throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Hayesford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cusumano shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hayesford eats them both and turns towards Cusumano to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Hayesford fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cusumano, pushing him back against the ropes.
Cusumano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cusumano is trying to break the clinch but Hayesford has him pressed against the ropes. #BC#
Cusumano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cusumano lands with a straight right. Hayesford didn't see that one coming.#ROC#
Hayesford is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Cusumano knocks Hayesford out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steve Cusumano!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2017

#R1#
Kingston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tanaka but Tanaka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kingston misses with a takedown attempt
and Tanaka counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Tanaka forces Kingston back against the cage and clinches.
Kingston looking for a takedown.
Johnny Tanaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kordell Kingston.
Kingston drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tanaka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kingston is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka blocks an elbow strike from Kingston. #T1#
Tanaka working hard to break the clinch.
Kingston is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tanaka is defending well for now.
Tanaka blocks an uppercut.
Kingston wants a takedown but no success here.
Kingston is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tanaka is keeping busy.
Kingston tries to stall but Tanaka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kingston is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Tanaka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kingston is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kingston wants a takedown. #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.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tanaka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Tanaka breaks the clinch. #CL#
Tanaka instigates a clinch.
Tanaka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kingston is trying to drag Tanaka to the mat but Tanaka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tanaka lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Tanaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnny Tanaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Tanaka goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tanaka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kingston.#CL#
Tanaka closes the distance and clinches.
Tanaka wants to break free but Kingston has control. #BC#
Tanaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kingston fails with the takedown#CL#
and Tanaka counters by moving into the clinch.
Kingston drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tanaka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kingston. #T4##BC#
Tanaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kingston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tanaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Tanaka connects with a looping right hand. #TD2#
Kingston drives through with a takedown into Tanaka's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanaka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kingston is one step ahead there.
Tanaka wants to get back to his feet but Kingston is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Tanaka 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#
Tanaka lands a leg kick that knocks Kingston off balance momentarily.
Kingston closes the distance and clinches up with Tanaka, looking for a takedown. Kingston pushes Tanaka against the cage but Tanaka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tanaka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tanaka tries to clinch up but Kingston circles away and keeps his distance.
Tanaka scores with a one two! Kingston had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tanaka is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kingston tries for a takedown but Tanaka circles away easily
and Kingston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kingston is defended easily by Tanaka.
Johnny Tanaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kordell Kingston.#T1##CL#
Tanaka forces Kingston back against the cage and clinches.
Tanaka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kingston has him pressed against the cage.
Kingston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tanaka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Tanaka breaks the clinch.
Tanaka lands with a nice body punch.
Tanaka stalks Kingston and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kingston's face. Kingston staggers backwards, shaken.#T2##CL#
Kingston tries to keep at a distance but Tanaka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tanaka is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tanaka tries to break the clinch but Kingston is controlling the position.
Tanaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kingston can do to turn this around?
Tanaka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tanaka lands an elbow just above Kingston 's eye.
Tanaka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kingston is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tanaka is keeping busy.
Kingston pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Kingston can't get the takedown. #BC#
Tanaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tanaka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tanaka scores with a decent looking hook.
Kingston tries for a takedown but Tanaka circles away easily
and Tanaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left and a right from Tanaka both land. Nice combination.
Tanaka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tanaka scores with a nice right hand. #TD2#
Kingston closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tanaka quickly recovers to half guard.
Tanaka tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kingston manages to move to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingston wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kingston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kingston trying to control but Tanaka is having none of it.
Kingston wants to take his opponent's back but Tanaka doesn't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Tanaka dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kingston doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tanaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tanaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tanaka scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tanaka throws a one two combo.
Johnny Tanaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Kingston fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tanaka is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka connects with a looping right hand.
Nice jab there from Tanaka.
Tanaka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kingston back to the cage. Tanaka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1##CL#
Tanaka instigates a clinch.
Tanaka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kingston is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tanaka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnny Tanaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kordell Kingston.
Kingston keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tanaka's efforts to push away.#BC#
Tanaka breaks the clinch.
Tanaka lands with a kick to the temple. Kingston shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tanaka lands a two punch combo.
Kingston is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tanaka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Tanaka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kingston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kingston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tanaka tries to clinch up.
A left and a right from Tanaka both land. Nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kingston.
Kordell Kingston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tanaka lands with a right hand. #T3#
Kingston misses with a takedown attempt
and Tanaka counters with a right hand to the body.
Kingston shoots in and drives through. Tanaka sprawls well.
As Kingston tries to get set, Tanaka tries to push him back and clinch up but Kingston manages to avoid the attempt.
Kingston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tanaka counters with a left to the body.
Kingston doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That kick from Tanaka tenderised Kingston's leg. Kingston is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tanaka connects with a jab.
Tanaka lands a jab to the nose.
Johnny Tanaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Tanaka lands a leg kick that knocks Kingston off balance momentarily.
Kingston tries for a takedown but Tanaka circles away easily
and Tanaka counters with an outside leg kick.
Kingston misses with a jab to the body
and Tanaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kingston has his takedown stuffed
and Tanaka counters with an inside leg kick.
Kingston shoots and misses
and Tanaka counters with a straight right hand.
Tanaka is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanaka lands a two punch combo.
Kingston swings widly with a right hand
letting Tanaka counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Tanaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tanaka, 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Tanaka!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Hobbes gets the takedown into side control.
Holder really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hobbes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB2#
Hobbes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Holder is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hobbes off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hobbes is really stuck here.
Hobbes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hobbes wants to control his opponent's hands but Holder gets his hands free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hobbes just trying to survive but Holder is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hobbes rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Holder controlling the action here.
Hobbes tries to roll over but Holder keeps him under control.
Hobbes is trying to control but can't.
Holder seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hobbes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holder controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Hobbes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hobbes actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Holder performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hobbes tries to roll over but Holder keeps him under control.
Holder content to control rather than advance.
Hobbes has hold of Holder's hands but Holder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Holder content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Hobbes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hobbes taking some punishment here, with Holder in his half guard.
Holder working the head and body with strikes.
Hobbes tries to get to full guard but Holder has control of the leg.
Hobbes is not content to let Holder control the position.
Holder is really struggling to control Hobbes but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hobbes is looking for a sweep. Holder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holder lands strikes from half guard.
Hobbes is looking for a sweep. Holder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hobbes looks winded!
Holder is controlling the pace.
Hobbes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holder working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Holder dominated that round.
That's time! Holder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Holder shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Holder slips a nice elbow through Hobbes's hands, connecting with Hobbes's forehead.
Holder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Holder is thwarting Hobbes's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holder wants to stand up but Hobbes has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Hobbes tries to get to full guard but Holder has control of the leg.
Holder is trying to control. Hobbes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Holder in particular looking to stall.
Ground and pound from Holder.
Holder perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Douglas Holder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holder seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hobbes for as long as he can get away with.
Hobbes is looking for a sweep. Holder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holder seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Holder seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hobbes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hobbes wants to improve his position but Holder is controlling well.
Hobbes keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Douglas Holder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Holder gets a takedown into half guard.
Hobbes has hold of Holder's hands but Holder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hobbes is looking for a sweep. Holder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hobbes wants to control but Holder is keeping busy.
Hobbes is breathing heavily.#T3##SUB2#
Hobbes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hobbes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holder scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hobbes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Holder scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hobbes is trying to maintain the position but Holder is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Holder working Hobbes over with strikes.
Holder takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Holder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Holder there.
Holder working the head and body with strikes.
Holder looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hobbes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Holder lands strikes from half guard.
Holder controlling the action here.
Holder is nestled in close to Hobbes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holder takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Holder 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Holder rushes Hobbes and presses him up against the cage.
Hobbes wants a takedown but no success here.
Holder has Hobbes pushed against the cage.
Holder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hobbes can do to turn this around?
Hobbes is working for takedown but Holder is calmly controlling the position for now.
Holder looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Holder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holder looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hobbes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Holder just stands there and leans against the cage.
Douglas Holder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Hobbes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbes tries to stall but Holder uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hobbes is trying to pull guard but Holder has him pressed against the cage.
Hobbes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holder throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hobbes blocks it with crossed arms.
Holder wants to break free but Hobbes has control.
Hobbes has Holder pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Holder manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1##BC#
Holder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Holder drives through with a takedown into guard.
Holder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Holder controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Holder keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hobbes's head.
Holder postures up and lands a big shot to Hobbes's brow.
Holder is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Holder sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Hobbes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Holder controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Hobbes has his foot on Holder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holder works his way back into a safe position though.
Hobbes wants to sweep but no luck.
Holder cracks Hobbes with a solid left hand.
Holder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Holder wants to get up but he can't break Hobbes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Holder feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T3#
Hobbes wants to sweep here but Holder controlling him for the moment.
Holder controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Holder wants to stand but Hobbes is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Hobbes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Holder sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gilbert Hobbes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Holder advances to half guard.
Holder tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hobbes controls his leg.
Holder drops an elbow to the side of Hobbes's head.
Holder content to control rather than advance.
Holder winds up and cracks Hobbes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hobbes is looking for a sweep. Holder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holder slows the pace down in half guard.
Douglas Holder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Holder!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2017

#R1#
Acosta checks a leg kick.
Hayesford fails to land the takedown.
Acosta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hayesford.#TD2#
Hayesford fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Acosta sprawls well initially but Hayesford persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hayesford sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Acosta defending well though. #SUB2#
Hayesford is working for an americana but Acosta has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Hayesford was thinking about the submission.
Hayesford chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Acosta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hayesford doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hayesford manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Acosta is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hayesford has his hands clasped together but Acosta extends and breaks Hayesford's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Acosta.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antione Acosta!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2017

#R1#
Loveland scores with a nice right hand.
Loveland punishes Knowles's body with a nice straight punch.
Knowles could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Knowles shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Loveland but Loveland pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cody Loveland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Loveland.
Loveland misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Loveland closes the distance and pushes Knowles back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knowles prevents Loveland from breaking the clinch.
Loveland wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Loveland is trying to break the clinch but Knowles has him pressed against the cage. #T1##BC#
Knowles breaks the clinch.
Knowles avoids a punch combination nicely.
Loveland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knowles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knowles thinks about countering with a head kick.
Loveland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knowles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Loveland looks to land a combination but Knowles avoids it well. #CL2#
Loveland moves into the clinch successfully.
Loveland wants to get back to striking at distance but Knowles won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knowles. #T2#
Loveland is trying to push Knowles away but Knowles has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knowles manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Loveland tries to circle away but Knowles has him pinned against the cage.
Knowles is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Loveland wants to get back to striking at distance but Knowles won't allow it.
Knowles misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Knowles has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Loveland is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcel Knowles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knowles lands an elbow inside. #TD#
Knowles pulls guard successfully.
Knowles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Knowles is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Loveland is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Knowles trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Loveland moves into range and clinches up with Knowles.
Loveland has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Loveland dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Loveland goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Loveland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Loveland throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Knowles counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Loveland!
Knowles throws an elbow but Loveland slips to the side and avoids it well.
Knowles misses with the ground and pound.
Knowles working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Knowles.#SUB#
Knowles is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Loveland is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Loveland is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Knowles is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T1#
Loveland is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knowles throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Knowles throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Loveland because Knowles loaded up on that one.
Knowles misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Knowles wants to control the pace but Loveland is squirming around nicely.
Loveland is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Knowles fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Knowles thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
A nice elbow there by Knowles.
Knowles with a couple of short strikes.
Loveland manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Knowles is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Loveland tries to roll over but Knowles keeps him under control.#T3##ES2#
Loveland manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Knowles keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Loveland wants to get back to striking at distance but Knowles won't allow it.
Knowles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Loveland gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Loveland wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Loveland is stalling here. #T4#
Loveland is trying to force a seperation but Knowles has the dominant position.
Loveland is trying to break the clinch but Knowles is controlling him.
Knowles tries to pull guard but Loveland holds him up against the cage and eventually Knowles drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Knowles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Loveland takes the fight into the clinch.
Knowles has Loveland pressed against the cage, preventing Loveland from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
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 Marcel Knowles 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. 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#
Loveland wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Knowles 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A low kick from Loveland misses
and Knowles counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Loveland throws a leg kick but Knowles sees it coming and moves out of range.
Loveland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knowles circles away quickly and effectively.
As Loveland looks to move away, Knowles throws a big counter combo but Loveland just gets out of the way.
Knowles doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knowles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knowles has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knowles there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loveland bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knowles's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Marcel Knowles has been cut.
Loveland lands a right hook to the body.
Knowles tries to close the distance and clinch but Loveland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Loveland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knowles seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Loveland falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knowles counters with a big head kick but Loveland shrugs it off.
Knowles shoots in for a takedown but Loveland shows good takedown defense.
Loveland throws a counter combo.
Knowles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcel Knowles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knowles tries a head kick but it misses.
Loveland is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Loveland lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Knowles backs up against the cage. #ROC2#
Knowles is rocked!
Loveland is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Loveland shuts the power down on Knowles. Lights out, game over! Loveland is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cody Loveland!

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