Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Sat Night Fight Night
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
Duquet scores with a head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Joe Katou has been cut.#KD#
Katou lands a left and a right that send Duquet crashing to the mat, dazed. Katou thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Felix Duquet has been cut.
Duquet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Katou moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Katou lands a body punch.
Duquet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Katou. #BC#
Katou manages to break the clinch.
Katou goes for a small jab and connects. Now Katou goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Duquet stumbles back but Katou runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Duquet to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Duquet will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Katou!
An out of breath Joe Katou thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Felix Duquet spoke after the fight, saying 'I congratulate my opponent on his win, but mark words, I will be repaying him in spades.'.

Event: FF 11: Night of the Succubus
Date: Nov 17, 2017

#R1#
Weiss scores with a shot to the body.
Weiss keeps the fight on the outside.
Nexhip fails with the takedown
letting Weiss counter with a right hand.
Nexhip misses with a takedown attempt - Weiss sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nexhip on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nexhip misses with a body shot
and Weiss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weiss connects with a right hand. Nexhip shakes it off.
We've been told by Weiss's head coaches at Ferocious Beast that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Weiss scores with a body shot.
Nexhip tries to close the distance and clinch up but Weiss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nexhip ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nexhip fails with the takedown
and Nexhip takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Terence Weiss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pernar Nexhip.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nexhip fails with the takedown
and Weiss counters with a nice body shot.
Nexhip looks winded!
Weiss lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#
Nexhip is rocked!
Nexhip misses with a left hand
and Weiss counters with a nice body shot.
Nexhip is still on wobbly legs! Can Weiss finish him?
Weiss wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Weiss closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Nexhip out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Terence Weiss!
Terence Weiss bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TIT 69 - Kromog v Ubereem II
Date: Nov 08, 2017

#R1##CL#
Katou has taken the fight to the clinch.
Katou is trying to break the clinch but Chu is controlling him.
A short uppercut from Chu.
Chu lands a right hand.
Chu lands an uppercut.
Chu has a couple of punches blocked by Katou.
Chu tries a body shot but Katou blocks it.
Chu pushes Katou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katou takes a shot to the head.
Chu swings wildly with an uppercut but Katou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katou is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chu tries to throw a body punch but Katou avoids it by throwing Chu back against the cage.
Chu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Katou's efforts to push away.
Chu lands a body shot.
Katou is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Katou looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chu lands with a short shot to the head.
Chu takes a shot to the head.
Katou lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chu backwards. #BC2#
Chu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Katou definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Katou moves to clinch but Chu breaks away
and Chu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Katou throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Katou has knocked Chu down with a huge combo! Katou steps away and waves a wobbly Chu back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Chu is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Wu Chu has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Katou moves to clinch but Chu breaks away
and Chu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Katou thinking.
Chu is still on wobbly legs! Can Katou finish him?
Chu missing with a left hand there. Katou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chu seems to have recovered his senses.
Chu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chu counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Chu dodges the punch combination from Katou.
Chu is looking for the big counter here.
Sloppy strikes from Katou. Those never looked like landing.
Chu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Katou tries to close the distance and clinch but Chu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #KD#
Katou lands a left and a right that send Chu crashing to the mat, dazed. Katou thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Katou throws a combination that misses
and Chu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Katou moves to clinch but Chu breaks away
and Chu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Joe Katou has been cut.
A shot to the body from Katou misses
and Chu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chu lands with a good body shot.
Katou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chu. #T3#
Katou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chu moves away.
Chu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Katou misses with a hook
letting Chu counter with a right hand.
Chu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#KD#
Katou drops Chu with a beautiful combination! Chu stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Katou is looking for the KO!
A looping hook to the body misses from Katou. Chu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chu unleashes a big counter combination but Katou bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Katou tries to clinch
and Chu counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Katou tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Katou throws a combination that misses
and Chu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Katou misses with a double jab.
Chu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Katou with a body shot.
Katou misses with the combination. #T4#
Katou throws a combination that misses
and Chu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Katou, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Katou misses with a double jab
and Chu counters with a series of strikes. Katou will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#
Katou is rocked!
Katou wants to clinch
and Chu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chu slips under a jab.
Chu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chu throws a jab when Katou was well out of range.
Katou throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chu! But no joy.
Katou swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Katou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Katou looks to throw the jab but Chu is out of range.
Chu throws a counter combo.
Katou falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wu Chu will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Katou throws a right and a left that both miss.
Katou throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Katou is looking to clinch but Chu is avoiding it.
Katou misses with a hook
and Chu counters with a straight right hand.
Joe Katou is winning the standup battle so far.
Katou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joe Katou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Katou tries to move into range but Chu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Katou wants to clinch but Chu slips to the side
and Chu counters with a crisp right that sends Katou to the canvas! Chu follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wu Chu!
A victorious Wu Chu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2017

#R1#
Lionel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Tourney counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Leo Lionel has been cut.
Donk. Tourney catches Lionel right on the button with a cross.
Tourney lands an overhand right.
Tourney throws a monster overhand right that drops Lionel! Tourney follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Island Tourney!

Event: TIT - Blubb v Kromog
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Nucombe lands with an overhand left.
Nucombe misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Katou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Katou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nucombe throws out the jab. #CL2#
Katou clinches with his opponent.
Nucombe misses with a punch on the inside.
Nucombe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Katou tries to circle away but Nucombe has him pinned against the cage.
Nucombe misses with a punch to the body.
Katou throws a head punch that misses.
Our sources have told us that Nucombe has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nucombe.
Nucombe lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe has Katou pressed against the cage, preventing Katou from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice left hand lands by Nucombe.
Katou is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nucombe blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Nucombe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nucombe. #T1#
Nucombe with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Joe Katou has been cut.
Katou tries a body shot but Nucombe blocks it.
Nucombe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nucombe lands an uppercut.
Nucombe tries to land a knee to the head but Katou blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Nucombe.
Katou lands a body punch in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Katou looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A right hook to the body lands for Katou.
A frustrated look appears on Katou's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nucombe.
Nucombe lands an uppercut.
Katou working aggressively here.
Nucombe swings wildly with an uppercut but Katou uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Katou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Katou looking to stall.
Nucombe lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nucombe lands a hook that snaps the head of Katou backwards.
Nucombe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Nucombe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nucombe scores with a shot to the side of Katou's head.
Katou takes a shot to the head.
Katou is trying to maintain a safe position but Nucombe gets an underhook and turns Katou into the cage.#KD#
Nucombe drops Katou with a big knee straight up the middle! Katou is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Katou is rocked!
Katou leaves his chin hanging out and Nucombe seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Katou crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neil Nucombe!
Neil Nucombe thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2017

#R1#
Tourney scores with the left hand. Lionel knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Leo Lionel has been cut.#CL#
Lionel moves into range and clinches up with Tourney.
Tourney tries to throw a body punch but Lionel avoids it by throwing Tourney back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tourney.
Tourney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lionel backwards.
Tourney throws a punch but it's blocked by Lionel.
A head punch on the inside from Tourney fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tourney.
Lionel wants to get back to striking at distance but Tourney won't allow it.
Lionel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lionel is trying to force a seperation but Tourney has the dominant position.
Lionel blocks an uppercut.
Tourney lands a shoulder strike.
Lionel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tourney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lionel backwards.
Tourney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Lionel is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tourney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Lionel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tourney lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lionel or not.
A right hand to the body from Tourney.
Lionel is breathing heavily.
Tourney misses with some punches.
Tourney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tourney unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Lionel! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Tourney is unloading with more strikes now! Lionel drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Island Tourney!

Event: TIT 57 - Baby v Battock
Date: Oct 11, 2017

#R1#
Jab from Steve.
Steve throws a looping overhand right but Katou ducks down to avoid it.
Katou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steve needs to keep his hands up - Katou had a free shot at his head there.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Katou misses.
Steve with a jab.
Katou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Katou throws a big counter combination but Steve scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Katou rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steve moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steve lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katou lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steve circles away quickly and effectively.
Steve throws out a counter right but Katou avoids it with no problem.
Katou throws a right and a left that both miss.
Katou takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Steve lands with a right hand.
Katou fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Katou gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steve lands a jab.
Nice shot lands for Steve.
Steve misses with a body shot. #T1#
Steve scores with a body shot. #CL#
Katou closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Steve can't break the clinch.
Steve is looking to break free of the clinch but Katou has double underhooks. #BC2#
Steve pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steve slips under a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big left from Steve misses.
Katou misses with a hook
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steve moves into range and connects with a jab.
Steve feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Katous jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Steve lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Katou definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Katou is looking to clinch.
Katou takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Katou tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve pushes Katou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Katou tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Katou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Katou moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Katou momentarily.
Steve digs a good body shot into Katou's ribs.
Katou gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Katou listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Steve's coach down at Blood Warrior was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steve's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Steve lands with a shot to the body.
Steve throws a body punch but Katou moves out of range.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Katou's shoulder, as Katou tries to avoid the shot.
Steve fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Katou on the side of the head.
Katou ducks right into an uppercut from Steve.
Jab from Steve.
Steve throws a jab when Katou was well out of range.
Katou tries to counter by clinching up but Steve breaks away and moves out of range.
Steve keeps the fight on the outside.
Steve throws a looping overhand right but Katou ducks down to avoid it.
Katou changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Katou misses with an uppercut.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Katou backs up against the cage.
Steve slips a jab and a cross from Katou. #T3#
Steve throws a hook but Katou avoids it easily.
Steve connects with a good right hand that stumbles Katou. Katou circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steve thows a left - swing and a miss!
Katou misses with a two punch combination.
Steve keeps the fight on the outside.
Katou walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steve lands with an uppercut that bounces Katou off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Steve tries to keep at a distance but Katou has taken the fight into the clinch.
Katou digs a right hand into Steve's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steve's gas tank.
Katou blocks an uppercut.
Katou lands a hook that snaps the head of Steve backwards. #BC2#
Steve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Katou tries to clinch there but Steve circles away.
Steve throws the left hand but Katou avoids the punch easily.
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Katou. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Katou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.#T4#
Katou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steve darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Katou throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Steve counters with a left to the body.
Nice body punch from Steve.
Steve bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Katou's head backwards.
Steve lands with an uppercut that bounces Katou off the cage and back into range.
Katou tries to clinch up but Steve circles away and keeps his distance.
Katou moves in looking to clinch but Steve pushes him off.
Steve looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steve with a hook.
Steve scores with a crisp jab that stopped Katou in his tracks.
Steve connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Katou shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Katou tries to clinch up.
Katou misses with a right hand
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Katou looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#CL#
Katou closes the distance and clinches.
Katou throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Katou is looking to control Steve's arms but Steve gets an underhook and turns him. Now Katou has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Steve breaks the clinch.
Katou takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randall Steve dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Steve thuds a left hand into Katou's body.
A jab from Steve misses.
Katou tries to close the distance and clinch but Steve swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Katou staying out of range there.
Steve scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steve misses with a two punch combination.
Katou scores with the left hand. Steve knows he should have avoided that one.
Katou takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steve punishes Katou's body with a nice straight punch.
Katou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Katou tries to clinch up.
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Katou takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Katou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steve fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Katou takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sloppy strikes from Katou. Those never looked like landing.
Katou walks into a straight right hand from Steve.#T1##CL#
Katou clinches up against the cage.
Katou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Steve.
Steve lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Steve on the inside.
Steve lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Steve breaks from the clinch.
Steve throws a shot to the body.
Joe Katou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steve digs a good body shot into Katou's ribs.
Katou drops his hands momentarily and Steve takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Steve throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Katou on the side of the head.
Steve thuds a left hand into Katou's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steve lands a right hook to the body.
Katou walks into a stiff left hand from Steve.
Katou gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steve.
Steve fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Katou looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steve slips a jab from Katou.
Katou tries to close the distance and clinch but Steve swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Katou is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Steve.
Left hook, right uppercut from Katou.
Katou takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Steve lands a jab to the head.
Katou looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Katou tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steve manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steve lands with a good body shot.
Steve misses with a straight left.
Steve connects with a jab.
Steve lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Steve. Beautiful body shot.
Steve dodges the punch combination from Katou.
Steve lands a nice hook to Katou's body. Katou takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steve throws out a powerful jab.
Steve avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Katou throws a predictable looking body shot
and Katou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve lands a slapping body shot.
Katou doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Katou loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
Steve thows a left - swing and a miss!
Katou changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Steve scores with a hook to the body. Katou takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steve punishes Katou's body with a nice straight punch.
Katou moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Katou misses with a body shot.
Katou misses with a right hand
and Steve counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve jabs Katou to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Katou misses with a two punch combination.
Steve lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Katou's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steve connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Katou scrambles back to his feet.
Steve connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Steve with a jab.
Randall Steve seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steve connects with a right hand. Katou shakes it off.
The crowd cheers as Steve lands an impressive looking overhand right. Katou doesn't seem phased though.
Katou dodges the punch combination from Steve.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Katou.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Katou doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Katou takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Steve bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Katou's head backwards.
Katou has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Katou slips under a jab from Steve.
Steve misses with a looping right.
Katou on the wrong end of a nice jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Katou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Steve connects with a right hand. Katou shakes it off.
Katou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.
Katou feinted with a counter takedown.
Katou takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randall Steve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Katou closes the distance looking to clinch
and Steve counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Steve lands with a nice body punch.
Steve misses with a hook. Katou ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Katou forces Steve back against the cage and clinches.
Katou looking to stall.
Katou has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#BC#
Katou breaks from the clinch.
Steve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steve catches Katou with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A right-left combo lands from Steve.
Steve lands a glancing blow to the side of Katou's head.#CL#
Katou rushes Steve and presses him up 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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katou.
Katou stalling against the cage.
Katou digs a right hand underneath Steve's ribcage. Steve let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Steve.
A right hand to the body from Steve.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##BC#
Katou breaks from the clinch.
Katou walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steve tests Katou's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steve connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Katou takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Steve cracks a nice hook into Katou's ribs.
Steve lands with a shot to the body.
Steve scores with a jab.
Steve sizes up Katou with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Katou wants to clinch up but Steve keeps it at a distance.
Katou walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Katou looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
Katou slips a jab from Steve.
Katou misses with a jab to the body
and Steve counters with a three punch combo that has Katou backing up. Katou nods at Steve to acknowledge the strikes.
Katou misses with a hook.#T2#
Steve scores with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Katou. Those never looked like landing.
Katou fails to land with a series of punches.
Katou takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Steve uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Katou has time to react.
Steve lands with an uppercut that bounces Katou off the cage and back into range.
Steve connects with a good right hand that stumbles Katou. Katou circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A lazy left from Steve finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Katou misses the target.
Steve moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Katou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Katou on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steve thuds a left hand into Katou's body.
Steve scores with a nice strike.
Katou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.
Steve changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Katou closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Steve keeps the fight on the outside.
Randall Steve is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Steve lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Katou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steve bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Katou's head backwards.
Katou on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Steve stuns Katou with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steve scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steve lands a nice hook to Katou's body. Katou takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steve tests Katou's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot lands for Steve.
Katou misses with an uppercut.
Katou tries to clinch but Steve moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Katou.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Steve catches Katou with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve scores with a one two! Katou had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A jab from Steve finds it's way through Katou's defenses.
A jab from Steve does it's job there.
Steve ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Katou tries to clinch there but Steve circles away.
Katou takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Steve slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Katou tries to clinch there but Steve circles away.
Katou fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Katou avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Katou throws a combination that misses
and Steve counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Joe Katou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Katou misses with a combination
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Randall Steve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Steve 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: TIT 52 - Head v Vasquez
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Katou throws a series of punches but Knight avoids them all with ease.
Katou tries to clinch but Knight moves away #TD#
and Knight counters with a nice double leg into side control. Katou won't be happy with that.
Knight passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Katou!
Knight with a couple of short strikes.#SUB#
Knight swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Katou is now in Knight's guard. A big mistake from Knight there, giving up the dominant position!
Knight has a closed guard, preventing Katou from standing up.
Knight has control of Katou's left arm, preventing Katou from doing any damage. #SU2#
Katou decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Knight, up you get!
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!
Nice uppercut there from Katou.
Katou tries to clinch but Knight moves out of range.
Knight swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Katou looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Katou connects with a right hand. Knight shakes it off.
Katou slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Katou instigates a clinch.
Katou tries to break free but Knight pushes him back against the cage.
Katou taking a breather.
Knight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Katou's efforts to push away.
Katou is trying to break free.
Knight is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Katou swings wildly with an uppercut but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knight has Katou pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Katou manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2##TD#
Knight turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES2#
Katou explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Knight looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
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!
Katou bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Knight's head backwards.
Katou throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knight on the side of the head.
Knight takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Katou throws a one two combo. #ROC2#
Knight is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Green Knight has been cut.
Katou connects with a stiff jab that staggers Knight - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Katou!
An out of breath Joe Katou thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Green Knight had this to say: 'least my opponent is happy'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
A head kick misses from Lionel.
Can misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Lionel counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Lionel is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Can can't fight it off and eventually Lionel manages to take the fight to the floor. Can looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lionel looking to pass the guard.
Lionel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lionel stands and throws Can's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Lionel taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Lionel goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Can has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lionel but great work by Can.#T2#
Lionel wants to control but Can postures up.
Lionel looks to move to half guard but instead Can has passed into mount! Damn!
Lionel is desperately trying to improve his position but Can has a good base and remains in mount.
Can avoids the attempt from Lionel to control.
Can tries to control but Lionel wriggling away. #T3#
Lionel is trying to escape the mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lionel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Can avoids the attempt from Lionel to control.
Lionel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lionel tries to lock up and control but Can gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lionel is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lionel wants to control but Can is having none of it.
Can looking to control but Lionel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lionel holds on to Can as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Lionel wants to hold on but Can pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Can tries to control but Lionel wriggling away.
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 Emre Can will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Lionel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Can trying to control here.
Lionel throws a strike but Can avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Can being controlled here, momentarily.
Lionel stopping the sweep attempt from Can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lionel tries to free his leg and advance position but Can is retaining full guard. #T1#
Can is trying to keep Lionel in close. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Can throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Can closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like Leo Lionel has been cut.
Emre Can is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lionel shoots in looking for a takedown. Can tries to sprawl out of it but Lionel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Can manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Can tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lionel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lionel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Can avoids the head kick by Lionel. #CL2#
Lionel moves into the clinch.
Can misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lionel.
Lionel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Can prevents Lionel from breaking the clinch.
Can trying to land knees to the body.
Lionel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Can.#T2#
Lionel is trying to drag Can to the mat but Can just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lionel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Can backwards.
Can wants to get back to striking at distance but Lionel won't allow it.
Can throws a head punch that misses.
Can fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lionel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Can misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lionel.
Can gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lionel.
Emre Can has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Lionel.
Can softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Can has been working on his balance at Play House, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Lionel.#T3#
Lionel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Can has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Can's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lionel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Can lands with a left to the head.
Can tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lionel tries to circle away but Can has him pinned against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Can.
Can swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Can swings wildly with an uppercut but Lionel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lionel tries to pull guard but Can holds him up against the cage and eventually Lionel drops back down to his feet.
Lionel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Can gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lionel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #TD2#
Lionel wants the takedown. Can is fighting it off but Lionel persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Can's guard against the cage.#T4#
Lionel sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lionel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Can is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lionel trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Can manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Can is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lionel can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lionel 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.
Can wants to control from the top but Lionel keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emre Can dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leo Lionel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Can tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lionel was well out of range. Poor timing from Can.
Can tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lionel swats away the attempt to clinch by Can.#CL2#
Lionel moves into the clinch successfully.
Lionel tries to break the clinch but Can is controlling the position.
Can changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lionel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Can throws a looping overhand right but Lionel ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Can tries to keep at a distance but Lionel has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lionel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lionel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Can is pressed up against the cage. Lionel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Can down to the mat. Can avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Can scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Can tries to keep at a distance but Lionel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Can digs a right hand into Lionel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lionel's gas tank.
Can tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Can wants to break the clinch but can't.
Can is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lionel is defending well.
Can doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lionel is looking to take this one to the mat.
Can wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emre Can. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lionel blocks a body shot from Can.
Can misses with a short punch on the inside.
Can has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lionel after a bit of a struggle.
Can working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lionel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Emre Can is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Lionel tries to break the clinch but Can is controlling the position.
Can keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lionel's efforts to push away.
Can has Lionel pressed against the cage, preventing Lionel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lionel is working for takedown but Can is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lionel wants to get back to striking at distance but Can won't allow it. #T3#
Lionel is trying to push Can away but Can has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lionel is looking for a takedown.
Lionel has Can pressed against the cage.
Lionel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Can throws a head punch that misses.
Lionel has Can pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Can manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Can tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lionel can't break the clinch. #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.
Lionel tries to break free but Can pushes him back against the cage.
Lionel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lionel is trying to break the clinch but Can has him pressed against the cage.
Lionel is stalling here.
Lionel prevents the takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Lionel throws an elbow but misses.
Leo Lionel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Can dodges an elbow strike from Lionel.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leo Lionel.
Well Can 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: FF 3
Date: Sep 22, 2017

#R1#
Nexhip darts in looking for a takedown but Harrington gets double underhooks and turns Nexhip into the cage.
Harrington ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nexhip misses with a body shot
and Harrington counters with a nice body shot.
Nexhip closes the distance but Harrington moves to the side
and Harrington counters with a left to the body.
Harrington seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nexhip misses with a hook. Harrington ducked under it nicely.
Nexhip moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Harrington digs a good hook to Nexhip's body.
Harrington slaps away a takedown attempt from Nexhip, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for Nexhip with that takedown attempt.
Knox Harrington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pernar Nexhip.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nexhip tries to close the distance and clinch but Harrington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Nexhip looks to move away, Harrington throws a big counter combo but Nexhip just gets out of the way.
Harrington will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harrington displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nexhip. #T1#
Harrington scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nexhip throws an off balance right hand
and Nexhip takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nexhip keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nexhip shoots in and drives through. Harrington sprawls well.
Nexhip misses with a straight right.
Harrington misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nexhip with the counter takedown but Harrington avoids it easily.
Knox Harrington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harrington scores with a hook to the body. Nexhip takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harrington jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Harrington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nexhip moves away.
As Harrington backs off Nexhip throws a huge counter combo but Harrington manages to avoid it all.
Nexhip shoots in for a double leg but Harrington sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nexhip tries for a takedown but Harrington circles away easily
and Harrington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nexhip looks winded!
Harrington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nexhip was well out of range. Poor timing from Harrington.
Nexhip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harrington manages to avoid it.#T2#
Nexhip misses with a takedown
and Harrington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nexhip shoots for a double leg takedown but Harrington sprawls well. He's pushed Nexhip's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nexhip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harrington manages to avoid it.
Harrington went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nexhip takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nexhip looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harrington is fending him off so far but Nexhip persists. Nope, Harrington circles away and we're back to standing.
Harrington lands with a nice body punch.
Harrington scores with a jab to the body.
Harrington works Nexhip's body with a nice hook.
Harrington connects with a nice looking jab.
A shot to the liver by Harrington. Beautiful body shot.
Nexhip takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab from Harrington.
Harrington's corner calls for a 1-2. Harrington obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Harrington with a nice cross.
Nexhip's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Harrington connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nexhip scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Nexhip with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harrington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harrington lands a nice looking body shot.
Harrington stalks Nexhip and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nexhip's face. Nexhip staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC#
Nexhip is rocked!
Harrington fakes the body blow, causing Nexhip to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Nexhip goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Knox Harrington!
An out of breath Knox Harrington thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TIT 46 - Melodies v Persley
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Duggan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Katou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duggan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Katou connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Duggan's hands.
Duggan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#KD#
Katou drops Duggan with a beautiful combination! Duggan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Katou is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Duggan is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ron Duggan has been cut.
Katou circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Duggan tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Katou wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Katou!
A very excited looking Joe Katou made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: IFC 13: Jones vs Ribeiro
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Nexhip takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nexhip closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nexhip eats them both and turns towards Jones to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Nexhip forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nexhip lands with a right to the head.
Nexhip is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nexhip swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nexhip lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nexhip has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Nexhip.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nexhip blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Nexhip breaks the clinch.
Nexhip misses with a takedown attempt
and Nexhip takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nexhip.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pernar Nexhip. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL#
Nexhip drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Nexhip misses with the head strike.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nexhip lands an uppercut.
Jones tries to break free but Nexhip pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Nexhip.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones has Nexhip pressed against the cage, preventing Nexhip from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nexhip misses with some punches.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Nexhip has him pressed against the cage.
Nexhip lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nexhip lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Nexhip pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Nexhip rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Nexhip breaks the clinch. #T2##CL#
Nexhip clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nexhip swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nexhip looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#BC#
Nexhip breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Nexhip closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Jones decides to pull guard.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nexhip defends well.
Nexhip wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is trying to control the position but Nexhip postures up. #T3#
Nexhip showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Jones working for a triangle but Nexhip defends it easily.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SU#
Nexhip gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Nexhip counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD#
Nexhip dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Jones has had enough and taps out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pernar Nexhip!
Daniel Jones was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm disappointed in myself. But it is what it is. He was the better man tonight. I gotta train harder next time. Sink or swim and looks like i sunk. Thank you for coming out tonight and supporting me and this event. Shout out to my sponsor ace of spades clothing. '.

Event: TIT 39 - Nucombe v Melodies
Date: Aug 30, 2017

#R1#
Katou darts in trying to clinch
and Paniki counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Joe Katou has been cut.
Paniki lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Katou backs up against the cage.
Katou throws a left and a right that both miss
and Paniki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Katou gets a clinch.
Paniki prevents a body shot from Katou.
Paniki keeps control of Katou as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Paniki lands with a left to the head.
Paniki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Katou.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paniki.
Paniki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paniki scores with a shot to the side of Katou's head.
Paniki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paniki is leaning against Katou and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Paniki.
Katou looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Paniki.
Paniki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Paniki is working Katou over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paniki.
Paniki lands a left hand.
Katou looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Paniki.
Still in the clinch, Paniki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Paniki pushes Katou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katou is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paniki.
Paniki gets through Katou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Paniki lands with a light punch inside.
Katou misses with some punches.
Paniki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Paniki scores with a shoulder strike.
Paniki is leaning against Katou and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Paniki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#
Katou is rocked!
Paniki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Katou is still on wobbly legs! Can Paniki finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paniki throws a big uppercut that drops Katou! More strikes from Paniki and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Katou lies dazed against the cage as Paniki celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elias Paniki!
Elias Paniki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: IFC 12: Supplex City
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Stokes throws a big shot that misses.
Stokes throws an overhand right that lands on Nexhip's shoulder, as Nexhip tries to avoid the shot.
Stokes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nexhip shoots in and drives through. Stokes sprawls well.#CL2#
Nexhip darts in and clinches Stokes up against the cage.
Stokes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stokes tries to stall but Nexhip uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nexhip blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nexhip lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stokes backwards.
Nexhip misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stokes prevents Nexhip from breaking the clinch.
Nexhip working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stokes throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stokes slows down the pace here.
Stokes misses with an elbow strike.
Stokes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nexhip's efforts to push away.
Nexhip misses with some punches. #T1#
A short uppercut from Stokes.
Nexhip misses with some punches. #BC#
Stokes manages to break the clinch.
Stokes with a jab.
Stokes loads up on a big right hand but Nexhip slips the punch.
Stokes doesn't manage to clinch there - Nexhip circles away.
Nexhip ducks under a wild hook from Stokes.
Stokes misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Nexhip closes the distance and clinches.
Stokes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nexhip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stokes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stokes tries to throw a body punch but Nexhip avoids it by throwing Stokes back against the cage.
Stokes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stokes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nexhip scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#
It looks like Freddie Stokes has been cut.
Nexhip can't break the clinch. #T2#
Nexhip misses with a punch on the inside.
Stokes has a couple of punches blocked by Nexhip.
Stokes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stokes misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nexhip misses with some punches.
Nexhip working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Nexhip fails to land.
Nexhip throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stokess head.
Stokes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nexhip blocks the elbow strike.
Nexhip misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nexhip wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stokes has him pressed against the cage.
Nexhip blocks an elbow strike.
Nexhip working aggressively here.
Stokes tries to throw a body punch but Nexhip avoids it by throwing Stokes back against the cage.
Stokes digs a right hand into Nexhip's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nexhip's gas tank.
Stokes misses with a body punch. #T3#
Stokes prevents Nexhip from breaking the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stokes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nexhip's brow.
Nexhip avoids a wild elbow strike from Stokes.
Stokes misses with a knee to the head.
Stokes struggles to land a body shot inside as Nexhip controls his hands.
Stokes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stokes working aggressively here.
Stokes lands a nice uppercut.
Nexhip throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stokess head.
Nexhip blocks an uppercut.
Nexhip misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nexhip.
Stokes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stokes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nexhip's elbow.
Nexhip wants to get back to striking at distance but Stokes won't allow it.
Stokes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stokes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nexhip swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Stokes has a couple of punches blocked by Nexhip.
Nexhip misses with some punches.
Nexhip prevents a body shot from Stokes.
Stokes stalling the fight.
Nexhip prevents a body shot from Stokes.
Nexhip throws a punch but it's blocked by Stokes.
Stokes slowing the pace effectively.
Nexhip throws a head punch that misses.
Nexhip misses with the head strike.
Nexhip blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nexhip.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stokes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nexhip's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nexhip is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've been informed that Nexhip has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nexhip throws a head punch that misses.
Nexhip looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stokes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nexhip working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddie Stokes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddie Stokes's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nexhip throws a body shot but no joy.
Stokes throws an overhand right that lands on Nexhip's shoulder, as Nexhip tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stokes throws a shot from downtown. Nexhip moves away and avoids it.
Stokes throws a jab when Nexhip was well out of range.
Stokes misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Nexhip.
Nexhip tries to bum rush Stokes with a series of wild strikes but Stokes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stokes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stokes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stokes throws a hook to the side of Nexhip's head but Nexhip sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stokes throws a body shot but no joy.
Pernar Nexhip is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stokes throws a right and a left that Nexhip avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stokes throws a body shot but no joy.
Nexhip uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stokes.
Nexhip moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Stokes misses.
Nexhip looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stokes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nexhip.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Stokes looks to land a left hand but Nexhip moved out of range nicely.
Nexhip misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Stokes misses the target.
Stokes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nexhip.
Freddie Stokes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nexhip keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stokes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nexhip.
Stokes takes a swing at Nexhip's ribcage but misses.
Nexhip moves in looking to clinch but Stokes pushes him off.#CL2#
Nexhip clinches.
Nexhip misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stokes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nexhip misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nexhip fails to land.
Stokes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nexhip can do to turn this around?
Nexhip throws a head punch that misses.
Stokes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stokes working aggressively here.
Stokes tries to land knees in the clinch but Nexhip avoids the damage to the body.
Nexhip lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stokes backwards. #T2#
Nexhip blocks an elbow strike.
Freddie Stokes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nexhip working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stokes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Stokes fails to land.
Stokes looking to stall.
Stokes misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Nexhip's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nexhip throws a head punch that misses.
Stokes tries a body shot but Nexhip blocks it.
Stokes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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!
Stokes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nexhip fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stokes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stokes struggles to land a body shot inside as Nexhip controls his hands. #T3#
Stokes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nexhip has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stokes misses with an elbow strike.
Stokes stalling in the clinch but Nexhip improves position.
Nexhip blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nexhip.
A frustrated look appears on Nexhip's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stokes tries to throw a body punch but Nexhip avoids it by throwing Stokes back against the cage.
Stokes blocks an uppercut.
Nexhip is trying to push Stokes away but Stokes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Stokes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stokes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nexhip.
Nexhip listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stokes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nexhip.
It looked like Stokes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Freddie Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pernar Nexhip.
Stokes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stokes swings for the body but Nexhip moves out of range.
Nexhip tries to close the distance and clinch but Stokes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Nexhip steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stokes.
Nexhip tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stokes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nexhip displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stokes throws out the jab.
Stokes tries to clinch up but Nexhip circles away and keeps his distance.
Nexhip steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stokes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nexhip is defended easily by Stokes.
Freddie Stokes is winning the standup battle so far.
Stokes misses with an uppercut.
Stokes stuffs the takedown.
Stokes throws a hook but Nexhip avoids it easily.
Stokes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stokes sets himself, and Nexhip steps forward looking for the clinch! Stokes avoids it this time.
Nexhip darts in looking for a takedown but Stokes gets double underhooks and turns Nexhip into the cage.
Nexhip is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Stokes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nexhip unleashes a big counter combination but Stokes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The fighters circling - Stokes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stokes looks to score with a jab to the body but Nexhip is just out of range.
Stokes misses with a looping left.
Nexhip tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nexhip wants to clinch up but Stokes keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddie Stokes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Freddie Stokes's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Stokes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nexhip was well out of range. Poor timing from Stokes.
Stokes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nexhip.
Nexhip tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stokes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stokes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stokes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stokes lands with a good body shot.
Stokes looks to score with a jab to the body but Nexhip is just out of range.
Nexhip keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stokes.
Nexhip steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stokes.
Nexhip is looking for the big counter here.
Stokes misses with a left hand
and Nexhip cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nexhip shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stokes but Stokes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nexhip moves out of range as Stokes strikes.
Stokes throws a shot from downtown. Nexhip moves away and avoids it.
Stokes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stokes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nexhip tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stokes paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Stokes keeps the fight on the outside.
Stokes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stokes misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Nexhip's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fighters circling - Stokes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stokes throws a looping overhand right but Nexhip ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Stokes misses its intended target.
Nexhip fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Nexhip drives through and clinches with Stokes against the cage.
Nexhip throws a head punch that misses.
Stokes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stokes can't find room to land a body shot as Nexhip controls the action.
Stokes misses with a body punch.
Nexhip misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stokes tries to stall but Nexhip uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T2#
Stokes struggles to land a body shot inside as Nexhip controls his hands.
Stokes lands an elbow inside.
Nexhip blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stokes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nexhip blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Nexhip fails to land.
Nexhip blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stokes misses with an elbow strike.
Stokes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stokes misses with the head strike.
Nexhip blocking some punches.
Stokes blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nexhip wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nexhip as Stokes tries to tie him up.
Stokes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
Nexhip blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nexhip lands a left hand.
Stokes pushes off an throws an elbow but Nexhip leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stokes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nexhip has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stokes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stokes throws an elbow but misses.
Stokes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nexhip is defending well for now.
Stokes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Nexhip on the inside.
Nexhip blocking some punches.
Stokes misses with a body punch.
Nexhip avoids the elbow strike from Stokes, against the cage.
Nexhip throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Stokes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nexhip.
Stokes tries to throw a body punch but Nexhip avoids it by throwing Stokes back against the cage.
Stokes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nexhip takes a shot to the head.
Nexhip wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stokes misses with a body punch.
Stokes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nexhip has had enough of the clinch but Stokes keeps him there for the moment.
Nexhip can't break the clinch.
Stokes misses with a punch on the inside.
Stokes tries to throw a body punch but Nexhip avoids it by throwing Stokes back against the cage.
Nexhip blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stokes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stokes tries to land knees in the clinch but Nexhip avoids the damage to the body.
Pernar Nexhip has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Freddie Stokes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nexhip throws a punch but it's blocked by Stokes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Freddie Stokes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stokes 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddie Stokes!
A relieved looking Freddie Stokes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TIT 33 - Nucombe v Paniki
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1##CL#
Katou moves into the clinch.#BC2#
DeVito breaks from the clinch.
DeVito has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Katou is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Katou falls off balance throwing a combination
and DeVito makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Katou scores with a nice head shot.
Katou displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
DeVito throws a lazy uppercut
and Katou counters with a left right combination that sends DeVito crashing to the mat - Katou wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding DeVito out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Katou!
Our winner, Joe Katou, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TIT 27 - Guy v Prouxontas
Date: Aug 09, 2017

#R1#
Melodies defending well as Katou loads up on a big left hand.
Katou has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Area51 in the buildup to the fight.
Katou walks into a stiff left hand from Melodies.
Melodies is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Melodies avoids the body shot from Katou.
Melodies looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Melodies has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Katou is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jab, jab by Melodies - just one landing.
Katou throws a combination that misses
and Melodies counters with a straight right hand.
Melodies connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Katou's hands.#CUT2#
It looks like Joe Katou has been cut.
Melodies avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A cross from Melodies lands.
Katou throws a hook to the side of Melodies's head but Melodies sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Melodies looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Katou fails with an attempt to clinch.
Melodies avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Katou takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Katou moves in looking to clinch but Melodies pushes him off.
Melodies lands with a right hand.
Melodies scores with a hook to the body. Katou takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Melodies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Katou.
Melodies connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Katou's hands.
Melodies lands a glancing blow to the side of Katou's head.
A jab from Melodies does it's job there.#T1#
Katou drops his hands momentarily and Melodies takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC2#
Katou is rocked!
Melodies slips a jab from Katou.
Melodies looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oh Katou is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Melodies darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Katou's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Melodies before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taz Melodies!
Taz Melodies decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: TIT 22 - Booker v Bell
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Katou on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Katou tries to clinch but Man is having none of it.
Katou fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Man avoids a punch combination nicely.
Katou misses with a wild combination.
Katou has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 10th Planet Islanders in the buildup to the fight.
Katou throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Katou closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like Mutoid Man has been cut.
Katou scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Man throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Katou tries to clinch there but Man circles away.
Some wild striking there from Man. #CL2#
Man gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Katou.#BC2#
Man breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Katou tries to clinch but Man is having none of it.
Man on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man wants to slow Katou down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Man throws a head kick but Katou moves out of range.
Katou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Man closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Katou scores with a jab. Man acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Man swinging wildly here.
Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Katou throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Man looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Katou breaks from the clinch.
Jab from Katou.
Man avoids a punch combination nicely.
Katou avoids the body shot from Man.
Katou seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Man throws a jab when Katou was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Katou closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T2##CL2#
Man closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Man.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Katou. #BC#
Katou manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Man.
Man misses with a series of wild punches.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Katou lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Katou throws a nice looking combination but Man bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Katou attempts a counter takedown but Man avoids it well and moves away.
Man misses with a low kick.
Man throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Katou seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Man throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Man moves in looking to clinch but Katou pushes him off.
Katou appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Katou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Man gets tackled into the cage by Katou. Katou maintains the clinch. #T3##BC#
Katou breaks from the clinch.
Katou's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Katou duly obliges.
Man keeps the fight on the outside.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Man.
Katou on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Katou misses with a few strikes there.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Katou blocks a low kick nicely.
Katou half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Katou moves in looking to clinch but Man pushes him off.
And Man responds with a good body kick, but Katou manages to step out the way in time.
Man gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Man tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Katou is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Man buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Man!! Man is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Katou throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Katou!
An out of breath Joe Katou thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2017

#R1#
Nexhip walks into a left hand.
Nexhip tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Backstorm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nexhip shoots for a double leg takedown but Backstorm sprawls well. He's pushed Nexhip's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Backstorm dives in and scores a takedown into Nexhip's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nexhip is pulling down on Backstorm's head. It's preventing any offense from Backstorm, at least for the moment.#ES#
Nexhip kicks Backstorm off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Backstorm closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nexhip quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Nexhip has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Backstorm is on him like a limpet, forcing Nexhip back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Backstorm throws an elbow but misses. #T1##TD2#
Backstorm pulls Nexhip into guard. #SU#
Nexhip stands up and waves to Backstorm to follow him.
Backstorm throws a poor cross that misses
and Nexhip counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nexhip.
Nice sprawl there from Nexhip as Backstorm shoots in.
Nexhip was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Backstorm throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Backstorm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Backstorm keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nexhip has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pernar Nexhip. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nexhip tries to clinch up but Backstorm circles away and keeps his distance.
Backstorm connects with the punch.
Nexhip tries for a takedown but Backstorm sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Backstorm lands a nice shot to the body.
Nexhip shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Backstorm but Backstorm pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nexhip is breathing heavily.#T2#
No luck for Nexhip with that takedown attempt.
Backstorm plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Nexhip as he connects with a hook.
Nexhip takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Backstorm just misses with a punch to the body.
Nexhip lands with a good body shot.
Nexhip is trying hard to land a takedown here. Backstorm sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Backstorm throws a head kick that half lands. #TD2#
Backstorm bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Nexhip throws Backstorm to one side and escapes!
Nexhip fails with a takedown attempt. #T3##TD2#
Backstorm shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Nexhip has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Backstorm is on him like a limpet, forcing Nexhip back against the cage.
Backstorm jumps guard but Nexhip turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nexhip lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Backstorm is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nexhip gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nexhip.
Backstorm leaning against his opponent.
Nexhip scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Nexhip throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Backstorms head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Backstorm is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nexhip to keep the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Nexhip.
Nexhip makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Nexhip breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nexhip lands a glancing blow to the side of Backstorm's head.#CL#
Nexhip instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Nexhip scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nexhip.
Nexhip wants to break free but Backstorm has control.
Nexhip looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Backstorm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Backstorm is trying to break the clinch but Nexhip has him pressed against the cage.
Backstorm blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pernar Nexhip 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#
Nexhip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Nexhip closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nexhip lands with a right to the head.
Backstorm tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nexhip smiles and moves away.
Reshat Backstorm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Backstorm misses with a body shot
and Nexhip counters with a nice uppercut.
Nexhip dodges the punch combination from Backstorm.
Backstorm stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Backstorm wants it to stay on the feet.
Nexhip is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Backstorm can do to turn this around?
Nexhip scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Nexhip. No joy for Backstorm on that attempt.
Nexhip lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Backstorm at a distance.
Nexhip shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Backstorm defends it nicely.
Backstorm is breathing heavily.
Nexhip uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Backstorm.
Nexhip looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pernar Nexhip. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nexhip closes the distance and clinches up with Backstorm, looking for a takedown. Nexhip pushes Backstorm against the cage but Backstorm circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nexhip misses with a double jab.
Nexhip fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Backstorm tests Nexhip's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Backstorm tries to keep at a distance but Nexhip has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Backstorm manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Backstorm is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nexhip's half guard.#ES#
Nexhip manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Backstorm keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Backstorm is trying to stall.
Backstorm tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nexhip just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nexhip pushes Backstorm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Backstorm tries to land knees in the clinch but Nexhip avoids the damage to the body.
Nexhip makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nexhip throws a punch but it's blocked by Backstorm.
Nexhip is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Backstorm.
A short right from Nexhip. #BC2#
Backstorm breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Nexhip darts in and clinches Backstorm up against the cage.#T3#
Backstorm jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nexhip walks away with a smile on his face. Backstorm gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Backstorm 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.#ES#
Nexhip kicks Backstorm off and gets to his feet. #CL#
Nexhip has managed to clinch.
Backstorm prevents Nexhip from breaking the clinch.
Backstorm fails to pull guard.
Nexhip lands with a left to the head.
Nexhip scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nexhip lands a left hand.
Pernar Nexhip has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nexhip lands with a short shot to the head.
Nexhip working hard to break the clinch.
Nexhip scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nexhip working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nexhip lands a right hand that snaps the head of Backstorm backwards. #T4#
Backstorm blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Nexhip.
Backstorm tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nexhip smiles and moves away. #CL#
Nexhip fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Backstorm, pushing him back against the cage.
Nexhip is trying to break the clinch but Backstorm is controlling him.
Nexhip lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Nexhip fails to land.
Nexhip pushes Backstorm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Backstorm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nexhip pushes Backstorm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Nexhip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pernar Nexhip dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Nexhip closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Backstorm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Backstorm scores with a takedown into Nexhip's guard.#ES#
Nexhip manages to escape and get back to his feet. #CL#
Nexhip drives through and clinches with Backstorm against the cage.
Nexhip is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Nexhip scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nexhip lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nexhip lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Backstorm backwards. #ROC#
Backstorm is rocked!
Nexhip lands with a right to the head.
Backstorm is still on wobbly legs! Can Nexhip finish him?
Backstorm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nexhip looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nexhip lands with a left to the head.
Backstorm takes a shot to the head.
Nexhip lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Backstorm to his knees! Nexhip keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pernar Nexhip!

Event: TIT 16 - Embolo v Lius
Date: Jul 17, 2017

#R1#
Katou misses with a wild combination.
Katou definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Williams misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Williams rushes Katou and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Katou pulls guard successfully. #ES#
Katou has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Williams has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Katou. #BC#
Katou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Katou scores with a jab to the body.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Katou as he jumps to the side.
Williams throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#
It looks like Joe Katou has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Katou seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Katou avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Katou on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Katou gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Katou drags the fight down to the ground. #T1##ES#
Katou is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD#
Katou gets control of Williams's arms and successfully pulls guard. Katou will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#ES#
Katou has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Williams is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Katou ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Katou no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2#
Williams stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Williams looks to land a combination but Katou avoids it well. #CL#
Williams gets tackled into the cage by Katou. Katou maintains the clinch.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Katou pushes Williams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams is trying to push Katou away but Katou has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Williams is trying to pull guard but Katou turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Joe Katou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Houston Williams.
Williams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Katou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams tries a low kick but Katou avoids it.
Joe Katou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katou on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2##CL#
Katou has taken the fight to the clinch.
Williams tries to break free but Katou pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Katou decides to pull guard.
Williams looking to pass the guard. #ES#
Katou scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Katou takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Katou. #CL#
Katou has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Katou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Katou clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Katou has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Williams uses from the top position. #ES#
Katou manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T3#
Katou misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams unleashes a big counter combination but Katou bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Katou as Williams shoots in.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Williams.
A combination from Katou does no damage. #CL#
Katou closes the distance and clinches.
Williams tries to pull guard but Katou forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Katou tries to pull guard but Williams won't allow it. #BC#
Katou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Joe Katou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Katou closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Katou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Katou has closed the distance and engaged Williams in a clinch.
We've been informed that Williams has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Katou ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Katou no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES#
Katou manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Katou keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4##TD#
Katou gets control of Williams's arms and successfully pulls guard. Katou will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Katou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Katou scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Katou drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage. #BC#
Katou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Katou on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Katou paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Katou takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Williams tries to clinch but Katou is having none of it.
Katou avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Katou drops down looking for a counter takedown but Williams sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Katou dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Katou's cut.
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#
Katou clinches with his opponent.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Katou controls his hands.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Katou is controlling him.#BC#
Katou manages to break the clinch.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Katou throws out the jab.
Katou takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Katou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Sloppy strikes from Katou. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Katou closes the distance and clinches.
Katou lands a nice uppercut.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Katou pulls Williams into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Williams gets to his feet. Katou looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Williams throws a body punch but Katou moves out of range.
Katou is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Katou lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Katou misses with the combination.
Houston Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1##CL#
Katou has closed the distance and engaged Williams in a clinch.
Williams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Williams wants to break free but Katou has control. #BC#
Katou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Katou shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Williams eats them both and turns towards Katou to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Katou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams connects with a crisp jab.
Katou throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Katou scores with a decent looking hook.
Katou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Katou throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Williams moves into the clinch.
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!
Katou misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Katou keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Williams's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Katou avoiding damage.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Katou has him pressed against the cage.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams is trying to pull guard but Katou has him pressed against the cage.
Williams tries to land knees in the clinch but Katou avoids the damage to the body.
Katou lands a body shot in the clinch.
Katou lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards. #BC#
Katou breaks from the clinch.
Katou misses with a series of wild punches.
Katou misses with a body shot.
Joe Katou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Katou lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Katou slips a straight right by Williams.
Katou throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Katou misses with a series of wild punches.
Katou is looking to wear down Williams with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Katou dodges the punch combination from Williams.
Katou slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Katou stuffs the takedown attempt from Williams. Williams gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Katou closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Katou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Katou throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Williams scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Katou scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Katou does no damage.
Katou misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Katou with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Katou fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
Williams takes a swing at Katou's ribcage but misses.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Katou rushes Williams and presses him up against the cage.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Katou avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage. #BC#
Katou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Katou ducks right into an uppercut from Williams.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Katou dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Katou's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Williams throws the left hand but Katou avoids the punch easily.
Jab, jab by Katou - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Katou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams lands a two punch combo.
Katou connects with a looping right hand.
Williams misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Katou takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Katou gets control of Williams's arms and successfully pulls guard. Katou will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Williams trying to control but Katou is working from the bottom. #ES#
Katou manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Katou falls off balance throwing a combination
and Williams counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Katou closes the distance and clinches.
Katou is leaning against Williams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Katou is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Katou keeps him there for the moment.
Williams tries to break the clinch but Katou is controlling the position.
Katou has Williams pressed against the cage, preventing Williams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Williams fails to pull guard.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Katou keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Katou breaks the clinch.
Katou lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Katou scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC#
Williams is rocked!
Katou misses with a few strikes there.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Katou finish him?
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Katou.
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Katou scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL#
Katou forces Williams back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Williams is looking to control Katou's arms but Katou gets an underhook and turns him. Now Williams has his back to the cage. #BC#
Katou manages to break the clinch.
Katou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
A little feinted left hand from Katou on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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!
Katou throws a series of punches but Williams moves out of range.
Williams slips under a jab from Katou.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Katou fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Williams, pushing him back against the cage.
Katou lands a shoulder strike.
Katou dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Katou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL#
Katou gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Katou.
Katou is trying to pull guard but Williams turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Katou presses Williams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD#
Katou pulls guard. #SU2#
Williams stands and steps away. Katou gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Katou gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but Katou won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Williams's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Katou gets control of Williams's arms and successfully pulls guard. Katou will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Williams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Katou is retaining full guard. #T4#
Katou keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Williams gets to his feet. Katou looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Katou moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL#
Katou fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Williams, pushing him back against the cage.
Houston Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Katou stalling against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Katou blocks an uppercut.
Katou prevents a body shot from Williams. #TD#
Katou pulls guard.
Joe Katou is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Williams has gone for a leg lock! Katou slips out almost immediately though and dives into Williams's guard.#REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Katou showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Katou 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Katou!
After winning the bout, Joe Katou thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2017

#R1#
Jung Woo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Strinewski defends it nicely.
Strinewski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jung Woo doesn't seem bothered though.
Strinewski stuns Jung Woo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jung Woo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strinewski.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jung Woo slips under a jab from Strinewski.
Jung Woo tries to clinch but Strinewski moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jung Woo.
Jung Woo wants to clinch
and Strinewski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jung Woo is looking to land body kicks.
Strinewski with a hook.
Strinewski lands a lovely overhand right.
Jung Woo shoots in looking for a takedown but Strinewski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jung Woo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Strinewski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jung Woo. That one must have hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strinewski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC#
Jung Woo is rocked!
Jung Woo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strinewski.
Strinewski misses with a looping left.#T1#
Jung Woo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jung Woo is still on wobbly legs! Can Strinewski finish him?
Jung Woo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Strinewski counters with a big left hand that crumples Jung Woo! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladimir Strinewski!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2017

#R1#
Nice shot by Schmo.
Schmo keeps the fight on the outside.
Nexhip looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nexhip with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Schmo to score with a decent uppercut.
Nexhip scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schmo doesn't seem bothered though.
Nexhip scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Joe Schmo has been cut.
Nexhip tries to clinch up but Schmo circles away and keeps his distance.
Schmo lands an overhand right.
Schmo misses with a looping left.
Nexhip uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schmo.
Nexhip keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nexhip looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nexhip fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nexhip misses with a takedown
and Schmo counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Nexhip is rocked!
Schmo connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Nexhip out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Schmo!

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