Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Bufalino clinches.
Penn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bufalino pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Bufalino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Penn darts in trying to clinch
and Bufalino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Russel Bufalino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn blocks a jab.
Bufalino misses the shot to the body.
Penn closes the distance and clinches up with Bufalino, looking for a takedown. Penn pushes Bufalino against the cage but Bufalino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Bufalino does it's job there.
Bufalino swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Bufalino closes the distance and pushes Penn back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Bufalino as the two fighters clinch.
Penn is working for takedown but Bufalino is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bufalino lands with a short shot to the head.
Bufalino lands a body punch. #T1#
Bufalino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bufalino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bufalino keeps control of Penn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Penn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bufalino walks away with a smile on his face. Penn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Bufalino takes the fight into the clinch.
Bufalino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Penn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bufalino has Penn pressed against the cage.
Bufalino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Bufalino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bufalino lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #ROC2#
Penn is rocked!#T2#
Bufalino fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Penn out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Russel Bufalino!

Event: WFC 7:Graves vs Thatcher
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Overeem misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Welding fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Overeem, pushing him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Welding. #BC#
Welding manages to break the clinch.
Overeem throws a sloppy head kick and Welding moves out of range easily.
Welding is looking for a counter combo.
A shot to the liver by Welding. Beautiful body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Welding.
Welding throws a right and a left that both miss.
Overeem fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welding scores with a jab to the body.
Welding lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Welding drives through and clinches with Overeem against the cage. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Welding.
Welding lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Overeem told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Welding slowing the pace effectively.
A short uppercut from Welding.
Overeem tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Welding avoids it.
Welding prevents Overeem from breaking the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Overeem.
Welding scores with a nice hook to the head.
Welding lands a left hand. #BC#
Welding breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Overeem with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Welding to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Welding instigates a clinch.
Welding lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Welding taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Welding lands a left hand that snaps the head of Overeem backwards. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Welding stalling the fight.
Overeem keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Welding's efforts to push away.
A bit of stalling here from Welding.
Overeem tries to score a body lock takedown but Welding shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Overeem wants a takedown.
Patrick Welding has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistair Overeem.
A right hand to the body from Welding.
Overeem looks winded!
Overeem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Welding is keeping busy.
Welding lands a nice uppercut.
Welding tries to break the clinch but Overeem is controlling the position.
Welding is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Welding avoiding damage as Overeem throws knees to the body.
Welding slowing the pace effectively.#T3##BC2#
Overeem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Overeem takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Welding connects with a looping right hand.
Overeem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Overeem changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Welding tries to avoid it but Overeem manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Welding to the ground. Welding escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Welding gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Overeem can't break the clinch. #BC#
Welding's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice cross by Welding.
Welding feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Overeems jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Welding finds it's way through Overeem's defenses.
Welding feints a jab promting Overeem to slip. Welding then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Overeem slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC#
Overeem is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Welding gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Welding manages to break the clinch.
Welding lands a hook that stumbles Overeem back into the cage. Welding follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Overeem to the canvas! Welding pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Overeem has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Patrick Welding!

Event: SFN5 Amsterdam
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Dux throws a right and a left that Dock avoids nicely. #CL#
Dock clinches up against the cage.
Dux takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dock misses with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Dux decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Dock drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dux looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dux looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dux! #REVB#
Dux is looking to take a break and control but Dock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dux wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dock is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dux off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Dux is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dock gets his way!
Dux felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Dock has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Dux is defending well but eventually Dock manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Dux has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bob Dock!

Event: KAMIKAZE 47: New Age
Date: Aug 25, 2017

#R1#
Sudo misses with a takedown attempt
and Russell counters with a two punch combo.
Sudo shoots in looking for a takedown. Russell tries to sprawl out of it but Sudo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Russell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Russell throws a big counter combination but Sudo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sudo dives in for a single leg takedown but Russell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
George Conor Russell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghenki Sudo.
Sudo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Russell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Russell swinging wildly here.
Sudo feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sudo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Russell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sudo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ghenki Sudo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Sudo has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Russell has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Sudo has Russell pressed against the cage, preventing Russell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Russell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Russell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Russell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sudo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sudo throws a head kick but Russell moves out of range.
Sudo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Russell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sudo slips a jab and a cross from Russell.
Russell swings for the body but Sudo moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Russell. #CL2#
Sudo clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Sudo keeps control of Russell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sudo's coach down at Lock and Roll Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sudo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC#
Russell manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Sudo has managed to clinch.
Sudo has Russell pressed against the cage, preventing Russell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Sudo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sudo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Russell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
George Conor Russell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sudo throws a sloppy head kick and Russell moves out of range easily.
Russell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sudo sprawls and moves away.
Sudo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Russell swivels and escapes.
Sudo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Russell counters with a series of strikes. Sudo will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
No joy there for Russell, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Sudo has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Russell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sudo with a poor takedown
and Russell counters with a nice uppercut.
Russell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sudo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Russell sprawls well. Russell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sudo gets slowly back to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Russell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sudo throws a sloppy head kick and Russell moves out of range easily.
Russell feinted with a counter takedown.
Sudo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Russell is fending him off so far but Sudo persists. Nope, Russell circles away and we're back to standing.#T4#
Sudo tries to close the distance and clinch but Russell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sudo doesn't manage to clinch there - Russell circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Russell.
Sudo wants to clinch up but Russell keeps it at a distance.
Russell misses with a double jab.
Sudo dives in for a single leg takedown but Russell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Russell is looking for a counter combo.
Sloppy strikes from Russell. Those never looked like landing.
Sudo is looking to clinch but Russell is avoiding it. #CL2#
Sudo pushes Russell up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sudo is trying to pull guard but Russell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Conor Russell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Russell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sudo circles away quickly and effectively.
Sudo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Russell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sudo can do to turn this around?
Sudo looks to clinch #TD#
and Russell decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sudo's guard.
Sudo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Russell gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Russell breaks from the clinch.
Sudo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Russell as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Sudo moves to clinch but Russell breaks away
and Russell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sudo or perhaps it was just good defense by Russell, which made it look bad.
George Conor Russell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghenki Sudo.
Sudo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Russell is fending him off so far but Sudo persists. Nope, Russell circles away and we're back to standing.
Russell tries to bum rush Sudo with a series of wild strikes but Sudo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Russell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sudo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Russell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Russell wants it to stay on the feet.
As Sudo looks to move away, Russell throws a big counter combo but Sudo just gets out of the way.
Sudo is breathing heavily.
Sudo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Russell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sudo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Russell counters with a two punch combo.
Sudo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sudo slips a jab and a cross from Russell.
Sudo closes the distance but Russell moves to the side
and Russell counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Sudo throws a jab but it's blocked by Russell.
As Sudo tries to get set, Russell tries to push him back and clinch up but Sudo manages to avoid the attempt.
Russell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Russell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sudo counters with a three punch combo that has Russell backing up. Russell nods at Sudo to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Sudo throws a sloppy head kick and Russell moves out of range easily.
Sudo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sudo fails with a takedown attempt.
Sudo dives in for a single leg takedown but Russell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sudo tries to clinch up.
Sudo dodges the punch combination from Russell. #T4#
Sudo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Russell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Russell throws a series of punches but Sudo avoids them all with ease.
Sudo throws a hook but Russell blocks it.
Russell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sudo manages to circle out of the way.
Russell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Russell is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sudo tries a head kick but it misses.
Sudo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Russell was well out of range. Poor timing from Sudo.
Russell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
George Conor Russell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sudo misses with a takedown attempt - Russell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Russell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Russell throws a series of punches but Sudo moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Conor Russell dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Russell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sudo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
George Conor Russell is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Sudo drives through with a takedown into Russell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Russell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sudo is controlling him.
Sudo trying to control but Russell is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sudo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sudo stops Russell from standing up.
Sudo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Sudo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SU2#
Sudo stands up and waves to Russell to follow him.
Russell lands with an overhand left.
Sudo tries to clinch but Russell moves out of range.
Russell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sudo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Russell defends it nicely.#T2#
Sudo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Russell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sudo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some wild striking there from Russell.
Russell leaves Sudo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Russell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
George Conor Russell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghenki Sudo.
Sudo wants to clinch up but Russell keeps it at a distance.
George Conor Russell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Russell lands a jab to Sudo's midsection.
Sudo shoots and misses
and Russell counters with a series of strikes. Sudo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Russell throws a right hand that Sudo ducks under and follows up with a left that Sudo also avoids with ease.#T3#
Russell tries to bum rush Sudo with a series of wild strikes but Sudo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sudo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Russell defends well and Sudo ends up having to push Russell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sudo looks to clinch #TD#
and Russell decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sudo's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Russell gets to his feet - Sudo follows without any prompting.
Russell lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Sudo pushes Russell up against the cage in a clinch.
Russell keeps control of Sudo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Russell is trying to break free.#BC#
Russell breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Sudo moves in looking to clinch but Russell pushes him off.
Sudo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Russell tries to avoid it but Sudo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Russell to the ground. Russell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Russell looks to land a combination. Sudo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sudo shoots in for a takedown but Russell shows good takedown defense.
Russell fails to land with a series of punches.
Russell avoids the head kick by Sudo.
A quick step to the side and Russell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Russell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sudo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Conor Russell!

Event: The Beatdown: CHAMPIONSHIP
Date: Aug 18, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Penn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jensen did well to prevent Penn getting side control.
Jensen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Penn is pressing down on Jensen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jensen is holding on for now.
Jensen controlling the position well.
Jensen is not content to let Penn control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jensen is positioning himself well to prevent Penn advancing to mount. #T1#
Jensen is looking to escape.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Penn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Penn rushes Jensen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Penn has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jensen uses from the top position.
Jensen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Penn told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Jensen's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Penn can't keep his opponent in guard - Jensen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Penn trying to control from the bottom.
Penn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jensen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jensen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Penn doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Jensen avoids the attempt from Penn to control.
Jensen controlling the position easily from mount.
Jensen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Penn tries to improve his position but instead Jensen has taken his back!
Jensen really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Penn.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Further stalling from Jensen.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Penn wants to escape the position.
Jensen has good solid back control here.
Penn trying to control the hands but Jensen won't let him.
Penn tries to escape but Jensen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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 Simon Jensen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jensen.
Penn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jensen's head.
Penn tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Jensen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Penn wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jensen manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Jensen controlling the action here. #T1#
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jensen not doing much here.
Jensen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Penn is trying to control but can't. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Penn wants to get back to full guard but Jensen has passed into side control.
Jensen advances nicely into full mount.
Jensen controlling from mount.
Penn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Jensen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Penn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Simon Jensen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Penn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jensen content just to control the position here.
Penn can't escape the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jensen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jensen blocks Penn's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Jensen content just to control the position here.
Penn is in a horrible position here. Jensen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jensen controlling from mount.
Penn is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jensen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Penn turns into him and now he's in Jensen's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Jensen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Penn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jensen is trying to pull guard but Penn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jensen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Penn is defending well.
Penn is looking to break free of the clinch but Jensen has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Penn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Penn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Jensen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jensen sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Penn trying to control the position.
Penn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jensen prevents Penn from getting back to his feet.
Jensen pushes down on Penn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jensen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Penn wants to control but Jensen is keeping busy.
Jensen sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Penn throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Jensen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Penn won't be happy with that.
Penn is looking to get back to his feet here but Jensen is keeping cool and he's managed to take Penn's back.
Penn is in bad spot here. #T3##SUB#
Jensen has managed to slip his arm under Penn's chin. This could be all over... yep, Penn is tapping out! Submission win for Jensen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Simon Jensen!
Simon Jensen took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Dauntless for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Overeem fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Foster sprawls well initially but Overeem persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Overeem stops Foster from getting back to his feet.
Foster holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Foster has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Foster moves into full guard.
Foster managing to control the position.
Foster could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overeem won't allow Foster to sweep him here.
Overeem must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Foster lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Foster throws a big right hand that misses.
Overeem working a defensive guard but Foster passes into half guard. #SUB#
Foster looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Overeem on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Overeem pushes Foster off looking to stand but Foster dives back in and keeps control.
Overeem wants to control but Foster is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Overeem wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Foster is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Foster is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Overeem is just riding it out for now. Foster eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Foster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Overeem defending well though.
Overeem trying to hold on to Foster's head to control him but Foster postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Foster pushes Overeem up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Overeem gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Foster pulls Overeem in to control the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Foster.#ES#
Foster uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foster is looking to clinch but Overeem is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Foster 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##TD#
Foster drives through with a takedown into Overeem's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Overeem wants to get back to his feet but Foster passes into half guard. #REVB#
Foster looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Overeem with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Overeem is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Foster's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Foster's back!
Foster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Overeem can do to turn this around?
Foster is really stuck here.
Foster holding on to Overeem's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Overeem missing with strikes from the back.
Foster tries to escape but Overeem has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Alex Foster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Foster manages to reverse the position and now he's in Overeem's guard. Nice work there by Foster.
Overeem is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Overeem is looking to stand up but Foster isn't so interested in that idea.
Foster looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Foster seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Overeem for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Foster stands up over Overeem, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Overeem is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Foster distracts Overeem with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Overeem really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Foster. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Foster is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Foster working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Overeem's head.
Foster is working Overeem over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Foster might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Foster stopping the sweep attempt from Overeem.#SUB2#
Overeem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Overeem is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Overeem 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.
Overeem is looking to work some ground and pound but Foster has wrist control.#T4#
Overeem is fighting to break Foster's control of his arms but Foster is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Foster's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Foster keeping moving, preventing Overeem from controlling successfully.
Foster wants to stand but Overeem is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Foster is on top in guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Foster dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL#
Foster has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Foster pulls guard.
Foster seems keen to control Overeem's posture.#ES#
Foster pushes Overeem off and scrambles back to his feet. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Overeem gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Overeem trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Overeem slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1##SUB#
Foster is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster has a closed guard, preventing Overeem from standing up.
Foster is pulling down on Overeem's head to control his posture. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Overeem looking to pass the guard.
Foster wants to sweep here but Overeem controlling him for the moment.
Foster pulls Overeem in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Foster gets caught flat footed, as Overeem shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Foster uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Overeem takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Overeem clinches. #T3#
Foster slows down the pace here. #TD2#
Overeem drags the fight down to the ground.
Foster's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Overeem looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Foster puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Overeem wants to get back to his feet.
Foster prevents Overeem from improving his position.
Foster is thwarting Overeem's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Foster drops an elbow to the side of Overeem's head.
Foster perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Overeem trying to hold on to Foster's head to control him but Foster postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foster closes the distance looking to clinch
and Overeem counters with a head kick. That will keep Foster thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Foster!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2017

#R1#
Howlett scores with a head kick. Cazz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Carter Cazz has been cut.
Cazz tries to land a body kick
and Howlett counters with a left and a right that stings Cazz. #CL#
Cazz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Howlett dodges an elbow strike from Cazz.
Howlett blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Howlett breaks from the clinch.
Cazz wants to clinch up but Howlett keeps it at a distance.
Howlett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cazz avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cazz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Howlett throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cazz's waist but Cazz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Howlett off to one side.
Carter Cazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.#T1#
Howlett tries to bum rush Cazz with a series of wild strikes but Cazz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cazz tries to land a leg kick but Howlett saw it coming and moves away.
Howlett thuds his right hand into Cazz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Howlett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cazz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Carter Cazz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Cazz clinches with his opponent.
Nice elbow from Cazz.
Cazz is struggling to control the position.
Cazz has a couple of punches blocked by Howlett.
Cazz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cazz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Howlett misses with a body punch. #T2#
Howlett unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cazz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cazz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Howlett stalling in the clinch but Cazz improves position.
Cazz stalling.
Cazz avoiding damage.
Cazz's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Howlett avoids a wild elbow strike from Cazz.
Cazz pushes off an throws an elbow but Howlett leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Howlett avoids a wild elbow strike from Cazz.#T3#
Cazz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cazz working aggressively here.
Cazz lands an elbow inside.
Cazz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Howlett is working for takedown but Cazz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Howlett looking to slow down the pace here.
Cazz looking to throw knees to the head but Howlett is blocking nicely.
Cazz throws an elbow but it misses.
Cazz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD2#
Howlett gets control of Cazz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Howlett will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've been informed that Howlett has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Howlett pulls Cazz in close to prevent any damage.
Cazz wants to stand and escape but instead Howlett has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Howlett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Howlett controlling from the top position.
Cazz is breathing heavily.
Howlett's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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 Carter Cazz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carter Cazz'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.
#R2#
Howlett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Howlett doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Cazz counters by moving into the clinch.
Howlett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cazz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Carter Cazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
Howlett lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Howlett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cazz moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Howlett manages to break the clinch.
James Howlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Howlett. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Howlett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cazz. #CL2#
Howlett forces Cazz back against the cage and clinches.
Cazz tries to work over Howlett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Howlett blocks an elbow strike.
Cazz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Howlett's elbow.
Cazz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Howlett looking for a takedown.
Cazz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Howlett's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Howlett - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cazz throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Howlett takes an elbow to the forehead.
Howlett blocks an elbow strike from Cazz. #TD2#
Howlett jumps guard.
Howlett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cazz manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Cazz keeping moving, preventing Howlett from controlling successfully.
Howlett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Howlett throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Howlett drops back looking for a leg! Cazz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cazz manages to kick Howlett off! Howlett jumps back into Cazz's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Howlett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Howlett seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Howlett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Howlett sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cazz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Howlett with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Howlett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Howlett - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #TD2#
Howlett pulls Cazz into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howlett controlling the position.
Howlett lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Howlett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carter Cazz'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Howlett shoots for a double leg takedown but Cazz sprawls well. He's pushed Howlett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cazz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Howlett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Howlett misses with a series of wild punches.
Cazz checks a leg kick.
Howlett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Cazz clinches with his opponent.
Cazz misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett tries to pull guard but Cazz holds him up against the cage and eventually Howlett drops back down to his feet.
Howlett blocks the elbow strike. #TD2#
Howlett gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T1#
Howlett stops Cazz from standing up.
Howlett throwing strikes but missing.
Howlett is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cazz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Howlett on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Howlett decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cazz, up you get! #CL2#
Howlett moves into the clinch.
Howlett is working for takedown but Cazz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Carter Cazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#BC2#
Howlett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Howlett shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cazz defends it nicely.
Cazz throws a series of punches but Howlett moves out of range. #CL2#
Howlett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cazz pushes off an throws an elbow but Howlett leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Cazz.
Cazz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cazz pushes off an throws an elbow but Howlett leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cazz can't find room to land a body shot as Howlett controls the action. #T3#
Howlett goes for a takedown attempt but Cazz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cazz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cazz is looking to chop away at Howlett's legs.
Cazz throws a sloppy head kick
and Cazz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Howlett throws a front kick aimed at Cazz's knee but Cazz avoids it well.
Cazz tries to clinch there but Howlett circles away.
As Cazz backs off Howlett throws a huge counter combo but Cazz manages to avoid it all.
Cazz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Howlett throws out the jab.
Howlett fails with the takedown.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Cazz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Howlett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cazz tries to avoid it but Howlett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cazz to the ground. Cazz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Howlett clinches with his opponent.
Howlett avoids a wild elbow strike from Cazz.#BC2#
Howlett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Howlett.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cazz is looking to clinch.
Howlett tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Howlett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Howlett has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Howlett!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Furlan gets tackled into the cage by Howlett. Howlett maintains the clinch.
Howlett lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Howlett gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Furlan regains guard.
Furlan is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Furlan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Howlett defends well.
Furlan is trying to control the position but Howlett postures up.
Howlett sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Furlan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howlett defends it easily.
Howlett controlling from the top position. #T1##SUB#
Furlan has his foot on Howlett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Howlett works his way back into a safe position though.
Furlan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Howlett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Furlan wants to sweep here but Howlett controlling him for the moment.
Howlett slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Furlan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Howlett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Howlett stays in close to Furlan's body and controls the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Furlan working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Howlett blocks a head kick by Furlan. #CL2#
Howlett has Furlan up against the cage in a clinch.
Furlan is looking for a takedown.#T3#
Knees to the body from Howlett.
Howlett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD2#
Howlett works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Howlett stays in close to Furlan's body and controls the position. #T4##SUB#
Furlan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Howlett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Furlan looking to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Howlett dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Howlett gets the takedown into side control.
Howlett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Furlan keeps working. #SU2#
Howlett stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Howlett throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Furlan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Howlett is in Furlan's guard.
Howlett sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Furlan trying to keep a closed guard but Howlett is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett stays in close to Furlan's body and controls the position. #T1##SUB#
Howlett is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Furlan has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Howlett is looking to defend but Furlan has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Howlett! Furlan pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Howlett taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oscar Furlan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2017

#R1#
Escovedo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Escovedo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Howlett sprawls well. Howlett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Escovedo gets slowly back to his feet.
Escovedo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Howlett throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Escovedo.
Escovedo dives in and grabs Howlett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Howlett pushes down on Escovedo's head and hops out.
Howlett throws a big counter combination but Escovedo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Escovedo.
James Howlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Escovedo.
Howlett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Howlett shoots for a double leg takedown but Escovedo sprawls well. He's pushed Howlett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Escovedo is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1##CL2#
Escovedo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Escovedo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Howlett swings wildly with an uppercut but Escovedo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escovedo has Howlett pushed against the cage.
Escovedo blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Howlett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Escovedo closes the distance and clinches.
Howlett misses with a punch to the body.
Howlett looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Howlett blocks an elbow strike.#T2##BC#
Howlett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Howlett avoids the head kick by Escovedo.
Escovedo shoots in for a double leg but Howlett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Howlett throws a head kick but Escovedo moves out of range.
Escovedo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Escovedo darts in looking for a takedown but Howlett gets double underhooks and turns Escovedo into the cage.
As Escovedo tries to get set, Howlett tries to push him back and clinch up but Escovedo manages to avoid the attempt.
Escovedo dodges the punch combination from Howlett.
Escovedo swats away the attempt to clinch by Howlett.
Escovedo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Howlett defends well and Escovedo ends up having to push Howlett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3#
Howlett slips a jab and a cross from Escovedo. #CL#
Howlett moves into range and clinches up with Escovedo.
Escovedo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC#
Howlett breaks from the clinch.
Piotr Escovedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escovedo fails with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Escovedo. Those never looked like landing.
Escovedo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Howlett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Escovedo somewhat.#T4#
Escovedo throws a head kick but Howlett moves out of range.
Escovedo slips a jab and a cross from Howlett.
Howlett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Escovedo pinned against the cage. Escovedo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Howlett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Escovedo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Howlett somewhat.
Escovedo tries to clinch there but Howlett circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escovedo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Howlett takes the fight into the clinch.
Howlett tries to pull guard but Escovedo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Howlett dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Escovedo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Howlett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escovedo can do to turn this around?
Howlett dives in and grabs Escovedo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Escovedo pushes down on Howlett's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Escovedo.
Escovedo swats away the attempt to clinch by Howlett.
Escovedo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Escovedo wants to clinch up but Howlett keeps it at a distance.
Howlett throwing a counter right hand but Escovedo manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Escovedo.
Howlett shoots in and drives through. Escovedo sprawls well.
Howlett throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Escovedo.#T1#
Escovedo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
James Howlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Escovedo.
Escovedo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Howlett's waist but Howlett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Escovedo off to one side.
A head kick misses from Howlett.
James Howlett is winning the standup battle so far.
Howlett with a lazy takedown attempt
and Escovedo counters with a three punch combo that has Howlett backing up. Howlett nods at Escovedo to acknowledge the strikes.
Escovedo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Howlett as he avoids it easily.
Escovedo is breathing heavily.
Howlett shoots for a takedown but Escovedo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Howlett tries to bum rush Escovedo with a series of wild strikes but Escovedo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Escovedo shoots in but Howlett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Howlett, right into the meat. #T2#
Escovedo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Howlett sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Escovedo doesn't manage to clinch there - Howlett circles away.
Howlett thows a body kick. Escovedo tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL#
Howlett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Escovedo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Howlett is keeping busy.
Howlett prevents the takedown attempt.
Escovedo looking to stall. #BC#
Howlett breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Howlett or perhaps it was just good defense by Escovedo, which made it look bad. #T3##CL#
Howlett closes the distance and clinches.
Howlett misses with the head strike.
Escovedo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Howlett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A bit of stalling here from Howlett.
Escovedo tries to pull guard but Howlett holds him up against the cage and eventually Escovedo drops back down to his feet.
Howlett leaning against his opponent.
Escovedo jumps guard but Howlett turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Howlett is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Escovedo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Escovedo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Howlett walks away with a smile on his face. Escovedo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Escovedo fails with a takedown attempt.
Howlett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escovedo moves away.#CL#
Howlett pushes Escovedo up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Howlett gets control of Escovedo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Howlett will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Howlett wants to control but Escovedo passes easily into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Howlett looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Howlett wants to control but Escovedo is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Howlett dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Crunch! Howlett slams his shin into Escovedo's torso.
Escovedo shoots in but no luck this time.
Escovedo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Howlett doesn't seem bothered though.
Escovedo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Escovedo shoots in looking for a takedown but Howlett manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Escovedo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Escovedo or perhaps it was just good defense by Howlett, which made it look bad.
James Howlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Escovedo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett wants to clinch up but Escovedo keeps it at a distance.
As Howlett backs off Escovedo throws a huge counter combo but Howlett manages to avoid it all.
Howlett avoids a punch combination nicely.
Escovedo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Escovedo misses the body punch
and Howlett counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Howlett swinging wildly here.
Escovedo shoots in but Howlett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Howlett misses with a takedown attempt - Escovedo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Despite the aggression on Escovedo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No luck for Escovedo with that takedown attempt.
Howlett is looking to clinch but Escovedo is avoiding it.
Escovedo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Howlett as he jumps to the side. #T2##CL#
Howlett gets a clinch.
Escovedo being controlled against the cage.
Escovedo is trying to push Howlett away but Howlett has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Howlett slowing the pace effectively.
Escovedo is trying to push Howlett away but Howlett has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Escovedo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Howlett just stands there and leans against the cage.
Howlett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Escovedo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Escovedo can't get the takedown. #T3##TD#
Howlett pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escovedo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Howlett manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Howlett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escovedo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Howlett looking for a sweep. Not yet Howlett, not yet. #T4#
Howlett is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Escovedo is controlling him. #SU2#
Escovedo stands up and waves to Howlett to follow him.
Escovedo connects with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Howlett gets tackled into the cage by Escovedo. Escovedo maintains the clinch.
Howlett is looking to control Escovedo's arms but Escovedo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Howlett has his back to the cage.
Piotr Escovedo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Howlett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Escovedo can't find room to land a body shot as Howlett controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Howlett.
Well Howlett 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Howlett!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2017

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Clark as Overeem shoots in.
A little jabbing left from Clark on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Clark avoids the head kick by Overeem.
Clark tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Overeem defends well and Clark ends up having to push Overeem into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Clark gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Overeem counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Clark kicks off Overeem and gets to his feet.
Clark shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Overeem but Overeem pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clark tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Overeem swivels and escapes.
Alistair Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jett Clark.
Clark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clark cracks Overeem with an open hand slap.
Clark fails with a takedown attempt.
Clark goes for a double leg but Overeem avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Overeem continues to drive forward.
Clark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Overeem tries to avoid it but Clark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Overeem to the ground. Overeem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Overeem wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clark looks winded!
Clark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Overeem went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Clark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Overeem tries to avoid it but Clark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Overeem to the ground. Overeem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Overeem throws a counter high kick but Clark was just alert enough to avoid it.#TD#
Overeem shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark won't allow Overeem to pass to mount. #SUB#
Overeem is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Overeem is keen to just control but Clark is a slippery customer.#ES2#
Clark has one foot on Overeem's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Clark tries to close the distance and clinch up but Overeem swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Overeem throws a head kick that misses.
Overeem fails to land the takedown.
Clark throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Overeem's waist but Overeem gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clark off to one side.
Clark dives in for a single leg takedown but Overeem sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Clark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Overeem tries to avoid it but Clark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Overeem to the ground. Overeem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Clark displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Overeem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overeem looks for a takedown but Clark sprawls well.
Clark looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A solid body kick from Overeem.
Clark has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Overeem.#T3##CL2#
Clark gets a clinch.
Overeem has Clark pressed against the cage, preventing Clark from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Clark is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Overeem pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Overeem is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Overeem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clark stuffs the takedown attempt from Overeem. Overeem gets slowly back to his feet.
Overeem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clark feints the counter takedown.
Clark tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Overeem swivels and escapes.
Overeem throws a head kick but Clark moves out of range. #T4#
Clark shoots and misses
and Overeem counters with a solid body kick.
Overeem displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clark.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Overeem is defended easily by Clark.#CL2#
Clark rushes Overeem and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Overeem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A right-left combo lands from Clark.
Clark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Overeem throws out the jab. #CL2#
Clark moves into the clinch.
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 Alistair Overeem will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Clark dives in and grabs Overeem's left leg, looking for a takedown. Overeem pushes down on Clark's head and hops out.
Clark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Overeem tries for a takedown but Clark sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Clark fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Clark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Overeem tries to avoid it but Clark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Overeem to the ground. Overeem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alistair Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jett Clark.#TD2#
Clark shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Clark was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Overeem is looking to reverse the position.
Overeem managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Clark.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overeem controls the position for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clark throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Clark tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Clark postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SU2#
Clark decides to stand back up.
Alistair Overeem is winning the standup battle so far.
Clark will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Clark tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alistair Overeem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Clark with that takedown attempt.
Overeem tries to counter with a takedown but Clark is quick to defend against it.
Clark is looking to land body kicks.
Overeem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Overeem wants it to stay on the feet.
Overeem is looking to counter the offense by Clark and move into the clinch.
Overeem tries for a takedown but Clark sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Clark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2##CL2#
Clark rushes Overeem and presses him up against the cage.
Overeem is leaning against Clark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Overeem has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Clark is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Overeem keeps control of Clark as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Clark is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Overeem keeps control of Clark as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Clark changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Overeem fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Clark throws a left and a right that both miss
and Overeem counters with a one-two to the body.
Overeem misses with a wild combination.
Overeem shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clark but Clark pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Clark shoots in for a takedown but Overeem shows good takedown defense.
Overeem throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clark's waist but Clark gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Overeem off to one side. #TD2#
Clark shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Overeem manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Clark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Overeem works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Overeem being controlled here, momentarily.
Jett Clark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Overeem preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clark is looking to work some ground and pound but Overeem has wrist control.
Clark throws a big elbow that misses.
Clark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Overeem looking to control.
Overeem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clark on the ground.#SU2#
Overeem is working an open guard so Clark takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Clark misses with a takedown attempt - Overeem sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Overeem throws a combination. Clark tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Clark shoots in and drives through. Overeem sprawls well.
Overeem misses with a takedown attempt - Clark sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It seemed like Clark was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clark is trying hard to land a takedown here. Overeem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alistair Overeem will probably get the nod.
That's time! Overeem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Overeem tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clark sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Overeem somewhat.
Good work by Overeem as he checks the leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Clark or perhaps it was just good defense by Overeem, which made it look bad.
Overeem shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clark shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Overeem defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overeem on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Overeem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clark.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clark shoots in and drives through. Overeem sprawls well.
Alistair Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jett Clark.
Clark fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Overeem clinches up with Clark and pushes him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Overeem to work. #BC#
Overeem breaks the clinch.
Overeem tries to clinch but Clark moves out of range.
Clark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Overeem slaps away a takedown attempt from Clark, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Clark tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Overeem swivels and escapes.
A head kick from Overeem lands but Clark takes it in his stride.
Overeem fails to land with a series of punches.
Clark tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Overeem defends well and Clark ends up having to push Overeem into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Overeem thows a body kick. Clark tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Clark moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Overeem. No joy for Clark on that attempt.
A swing and a miss from Overeem.
Clark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Overeem tries to clinch up but Clark circles away and keeps his distance.
Clark looks to land a body kick but Overeem moved away.
Overeem shoots in looking for a takedown. Clark tries to sprawl out of it but Overeem keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Overeem throws a sloppy head kick and Clark moves out of range easily.
Overeem tries to land a body kick
and Clark makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
Clark gets a double leg takedown into Overeem's guard.#ES#
Overeem pushes Clark off and gets back to his feet.
Overeem swinging wildly here.
Clark is trying hard to land a takedown here. Overeem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Overeem swats away the attempt to clinch by Clark.
Overeem fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Clark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Overeem tries to avoid it but Clark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Overeem to the ground. Overeem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Overeem stuffs the takedown attempt from Clark. Clark gets slowly back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overeem tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clark sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Overeem somewhat.
Clark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clark shoots in for a takedown but Overeem shows good takedown defense.
Overeem jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Overeem fails to land the takedown.
Jett Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alistair Overeem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clark lands a really nice looking cross but Overeem seems unphased.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alistair Overeem!
An out of breath Alistair Overeem 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: Aug 02, 2017

#R1#
Gibbs throws a wild body kick that Overeem sees coming a mile off.
Overeem shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gibbs counters with a nice low kick that buckles Overeem's knee momentarily.
Overeem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gibbs manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Overeem gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Overeem avoiding damage as Gibbs throws knees to the body.
Gibbs leaning his opponent against the cage.
Overeem is trying to break the clinch but Gibbs has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbs misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Overeem.
Overeem drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gibbs gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T1#
Overeem drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jarod Gibbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistair Overeem.
Overeem stalling in the clinch but Gibbs improves position.
Gibbs pushes off an throws an elbow but Overeem leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A hook to the body from Gibbs.
Gibbs stops a takedown attempt from Overeem.
Overeem looks winded!
Gibbs missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Overeem tries to work over Gibbs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Overeem tries to pull guard but Gibbs forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Overeem jumps guard but Gibbs stands there with Overeem around his waist. Overeem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Overeem wants to take the fight to the mat but Gibbs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gibbs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Come on Gibbs - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Overeem jumps guard but Gibbs stands there with Overeem around his waist. Overeem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T3##TD#
Gibbs pulls guard.
Overeem won't allow Gibbs to sweep him here.
Gibbs thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gibbs striking off his back but it's not causing Overeem any problems. #SUB#
Gibbs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Overeem defends it easily.
Overeem must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Overeem is posturing up here but Gibbs has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Overeem tries to roll out but it's too tight and Overeem has to tap! Slick submission there by Gibbs!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jarod Gibbs!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2017

#R1#
A jab lands there for Howlett.
Howlett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baumgartner swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Baumgartner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Baumgartner showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Baumgartner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Howlett sees it coming and defends easily.
Howlett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baumgartner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baumgartner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Baumgartner working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Baumgartner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Howlett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Baumgartner.
Howlett is trying to stand back up but Baumgartner is controlling him
Howlett looks winded!#T1#
Baumgartner controlling the action here. #SUB#
Baumgartner maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Howlett could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Baumgartner has cracked it and Howlett is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Baumgartner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus Baumgartner!
A victorious Marcus Baumgartner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: KAMIKAZE 42: Walls
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
A head kick by Sudo misses #TD#
and Masato counters with a takedown into side control.
Sudo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
You can see the frustration on Sudo's face as Masato controls the position. #SUB#
Masato is trying to get an arm triangle but Sudo is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Masato's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Masato is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sudo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Masato lands some shots froms side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sudo being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Masato is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sudo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB#
Masato tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Masato has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Masato moves into full mount! #SUB#
Masato is working for a guillotine from mount but Sudo frees his head quite easily.
Masato controlling from the full mount. #T2##SUB#
Sudo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Masato.
Masato controlling his opponent. #T3#
Masato's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sudo taking shots to the head.
Masato sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Masato working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We've been informed that Sudo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Masato trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masato content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Masato is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sudo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masato raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masato controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kugimiya Masato dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Masato shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Masato wants to pass to mount but Sudo is defending the position.
Masato takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Masato is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sudo is in trouble now - Masato has advanced to mount!
Sudo is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Masato is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sudo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sudo shrugs it off.
Masato tries to control but Sudo wriggling away.
Masato sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kugimiya Masato overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Masato looking to control but Sudo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Masato looking to control and managing it successfully.
Masato tries to control but Sudo wriggling away. #T3##SUB#
Masato jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sudo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sudo and Masato has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Masato has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Sudo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Masato. #SUB#
Masato looking to secure an arm triangle but Sudo defends it well. #T4#
Masato looking to control and managing it successfully.
Masato seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sudo for as long as he can get away with.
Masato landing strikes, looking to finish!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masato sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Masato wants to finish this one by submission but Sudo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Masato.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kugimiya Masato dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Masato.
Sudo has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Masato counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sudo!
Sudo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Masato looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Masato controlling from mount.
Sudo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masato has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sudo's face. #T1#
Masato controlling his opponent.
Sudo is bucking up trying to escape but Masato cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB#
Masato is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sudo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sudo shrugs it off.
Masato controlling the pace for now.
Masato has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Masato swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kugimiya Masato!
After the big win, Kugimiya Masato made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors SHINTO and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1##TD#
Soriano manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Howlett on his heels. He'll look to pass Howlett's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howlett looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Soriano tries to free his leg and advance position but Howlett is retaining full guard.
Soriano is working hard here to advance position.
Soriano pushes down on Howlett's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Soriano looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Howlett with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Soriano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Soriano seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Soriano is trying to work for a kimura but Howlett is defending well.
Howlett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Soriano wants to pass to mount but Howlett is defending the position.
Soriano moves nicely into side control. #SU#
Soriano decides to stand back up. #T2##TD#
Soriano closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Howlett's guard.
Howlett keeping moving, preventing Soriano from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Soriano drops back looking for a leg! Howlett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Howlett manages to kick Soriano off! Soriano jumps back into Howlett's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Howlett keeping moving, preventing Soriano from controlling successfully.
Soriano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soriano trying to control the position from guard on top but Howlett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Soriano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Soriano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Soriano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Soriano slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Soriano tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Soriano is trying to get an arm triangle but Howlett is defending well. #T4#
Howlett is not content to let Soriano control the position.
Howlett prevents Soriano from improving position.
Soriano advances to full mount.
Soriano lands a couple of good shots and Howlett has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Soriano is persistently looking for the submission but Howlett is defending it well. #SUB#
Soriano working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Soriano dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Soriano looks for a takedown but Howlett sprawls well.
Soriano doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Howlett counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Howlett gets underhooks to prevent Soriano's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orlando Soriano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soriano is pressed up against the cage. Howlett has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Soriano down to the mat. Soriano avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Soriano doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Howlett to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Soriano's calf.
Howlett is breathing heavily.#TD#
Soriano fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Howlett to the ground. Soriano is now in Howlett's guard.#T1#
Soriano wants to stand but Howlett has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Soriano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Soriano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Soriano is pushing down on Howlett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Howlett is fighting to maintain full guard but Soriano has managed to sneak the leg through.
Soriano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howlett can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Soriano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Soriano wants to take a breather but Howlett is having none of it.
Howlett taking some punishment here, with Soriano in his half guard. #SU#
Soriano decides to return to a standing position. #T2##TD#
Soriano scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Soriano trying to mount his opponent but Howlett defends it.
Soriano has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Howlett tries to buck Soriano off but he can't manage it.
Howlett working to try and regain half guard.
Soriano is trying to take his opponent's back.
Howlett really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3##SUB#
Soriano working for a submission but Howlett is keeping him at bay.
Soriano landing punches. #SU#
Soriano stands up from mount. Strange move.
Soriano throws a shot from downtown. Howlett moves away and avoids it.
Howlett is looking for the big counter here.
A combination from Howlett does no damage.
Soriano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Howlett checks it well.
Soriano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Soriano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Howlett as he jumps to the side. #T4##TD2#
Howlett gets a takedown into half guard.
Soriano tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Howlett manages to move to mount!
Soriano is trying desperately to improve position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soriano tries to hold on but Howlett postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Soriano dominated that second round.
That's time! Soriano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Soriano drives through with a takedown into Howlett's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've been informed that Howlett has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Soriano looking to pass the guard.
Soriano won't allow Howlett to get back to his feet.
Soriano scoring with punches to the head and body.
Orlando Soriano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett keeping full guard, as Soriano tries to pass.
Soriano won't allow Howlett to get back to his feet.
Soriano works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Howlett is in trouble now - Soriano has advanced to mount! #T1##SUB#
Soriano working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Howlett is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Soriano locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Howlett is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Orlando Soriano!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Overeem misses with a wild combination.
Afa misses with a wild combination.
Afa throws a head kick that misses.
Afa shoots in but Overeem avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Overeem is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Afa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Overeem goes for a takedown in the clinch but Afa prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Afa is looking to break free of the clinch but Overeem has double underhooks.
Overeem jumps guard but Afa stands there with Overeem around his waist. Overeem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Afa slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Overeem blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Afa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Afa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Overeem postures up. #SUB#
Afa wants to control position but Overeem is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Afa here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alistair Overeem!
A victorious Alistair Overeem 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: Jul 26, 2017

#R1#
Overeem moves out of range of the body kick from Hines.
Overeem throws a combination that misses
and Hines counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Overeem thinking.
Overeem tries to clinch but Hines is having none of it.
Hines is looking for a counter combo.
Hines really is a fat lump.#TD2#
Overeem drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hines is pulling down on Overeem's head. It's preventing any offense from Overeem, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Overeem lying in Hines's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Hines decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Overeem taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Delbert Hines!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2017

#R1#
Laul misses with an uppercut.
Sudo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Laul just manages to avoid it.#CL#
Laul gets tackled into the cage by Sudo. Sudo maintains the clinch.
Sudo is trying to break the clinch but Laul is controlling him.
Laul will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sudo up against the cage.#TD#
Sudo pulls guard successfully.
Laul lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Laul postures up.
Laul controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laul trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sudo's guard.
Laul is in close to Sudo's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Laul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laul's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sudo wants to stand and escape but Laul is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laul looking to pass the guard.
Laul controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sudo staying out of range there.
Sudo throws a counter high kick but Laul was just alert enough to avoid it.#TD2#
Sudo gets caught flat footed, as Laul shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T2#
Laul slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Laul wants to stand but Sudo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Laul passes Sudo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Laul keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sudo tries to roll over but Laul keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Laul in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Sudo tries to get to full guard but Laul has control of the leg.
Sudo gets full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Laul's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Laul chips away with some ground and pound.
Laul tries to free his leg and advance position but Sudo is retaining full guard.
Laul stopping the sweep attempt from Sudo.
Laul stops Sudo from standing up.
Laul trying to control the position from guard on top but Sudo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Laul stays in close to Sudo's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sudo shoots in but Laul avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Laul tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sudo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Laul somewhat.
Sudo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sudo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laul swivels and escapes.
Laul looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laul with a poor takedown
and Sudo counters with a three punch combo that has Laul backing up. Laul nods at Sudo to acknowledge the strikes.
Laul throws a head kick that misses.
Sudo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sudo shoots in but Laul avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Laul 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#
Sudo misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Laul counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Laul.
Laul is trying to break free.
Sudo is trying to pull guard but Laul turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Laul tries a knee to the head but Sudo blocks it.
Laul can't find room to land a body shot as Sudo controls the action.
Laul looking to throw knees to the head but Sudo is blocking nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sudo is struggling to control the position.
Laul jumps guard but Sudo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sudo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Laul smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ghenki Sudo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sudo tries to clinch up.
An inside leg kick lands from Sudo. #T1#
Sudo closes the distance and clinches up with Laul, looking for a takedown. Sudo pushes Laul against the cage but Laul circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sudo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Laul.
It looked like Sudo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sudo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Laul moves into the clinch.
Sudo tries to stall but Laul uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sudo is trying to drag Laul to the mat but Laul just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Laul ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Laul no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sudo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laul is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Laul wants to get back to his feet but Sudo passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sudo is stalling here. Laul is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sudo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Laul has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sudo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Laul off and has taken his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laul wants to get back to his feet.
Laul is trying to break free.
Sudo is trying to stick to Laul's back but Laul is turning into Sudo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sudo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Laul.
Sudo wants to sweep here but Laul controlling him for the moment. #T3##ES#
Sudo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Laul off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Laul has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Sudo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laul misses with a wild combination.
Laul slaps away a takedown attempt from Sudo, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Laul is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sudo's half guard.
Sudo is looking for a sweep. Laul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Sudo is trying to maintain the position but Laul is very close to passing his half guard.
Laul stalling.
Laul's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Laul is thwarting Sudo's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Carl Laul will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Laul falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sudo counters with a good, hard body kick but Laul shrugs it off.
Laul keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Laul is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sudo.
Laul tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sudo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Laul is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sudo's half guard.
Laul wants to take a breather but Sudo is having none of it. #T1#
Laul is pressing down on Sudo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sudo is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Laul seems content to control.
Laul is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sudo!
Sudo is desperately trying to improve his position but Laul has a good base and remains in mount.
BOOM! Laul connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sudo has given up his back here.
Sudo is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T2#
Sudo is covering up but some of the strikes from Laul are getting through and doing damage.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Laul's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Sudo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sudo trying to get back to his feet but Laul is in full control for now.
What can Sudo do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Laul is trying to stick to Sudo's back but Sudo is turning into Laul. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Laul's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sudo.#T3#
Laul scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Sudo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carl Laul has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sudo lands a couple of elbows.
Laul seems keen to control Sudo's posture.
Laul keeping moving, preventing Sudo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Laul working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sudo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sudo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laul keeping moving, preventing Sudo from controlling successfully.
Sudo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Laul has his foot on Sudo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sudo works his way back into a safe position though.
Laul keeping moving, preventing Sudo from controlling successfully. #SU#
Sudo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Laul, up you get!
Sudo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laul sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sudo somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ghenki Sudo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laul takes a kick to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carl Laul.
I've got Laul 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Laul!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2017

#R1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dux. Peters shrugs it off though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dux tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Peters manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Dux drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dux wants to control but Peters is keeping him busy.
Dux throws an elbow but Peters slips to the side and avoids it well.#SU#
Dux stands up and beckons Peters to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Dux closes the distance and pushes Peters back into the cage.#BC#
Dux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##TD#
Dux gets a takedown into half guard.
Peters keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Peters tries to roll over but Dux keeps him under control.
Dux not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dux wants to free his trapped foot but Peters is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dux is trying to control. Peters wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dux is really struggling to control Peters but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Peters trying to control here.
Peters might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dux haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Peters is looking to improve his position.
Dux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Peters defending well though.
Dux tries to pass to full mount but Peters defends it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dux doesn't manage to clinch there - Peters circles away. #TD#
Dux closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Peters to the mat! Peters manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Peters pushes Dux off and scrambles back to his feet. #T3#
Peters looks for a takedown but Dux sprawls well.#CL#
Dux moves into the clinch successfully.
Peters jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dux walks away with a smile on his face. Peters gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Peters shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Peters showed some decent athleticism there.
Dux tries to roll over but Peters keeps him under control.
Peters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dux keeps working. #T4#
Dux is trying to get back to full guard.
Peters tries to stand and escape but Dux is controlling the position.
Peters scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Peters wants to stand but Dux has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB#
Dux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Peters pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Peters looks for a takedown but Dux sprawls well.
Peters throws a half hearted mid kick.
Peters misses with a jab to the body
and Dux counters with a left and a right that stings Peters.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dux lands with a nice combination. Peters backs away looking to recover.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Peters as he avoids it easily.
Frank Dux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Peters bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peters prevents Dux from escaping the position.
Peters gets to mount! Dux was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T1#
Dux wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Peters working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Dux is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Peters has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Dux taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cecil Peters!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2017

#R1#
Howlett shoots in and drives through. Borodach sprawls well.
Borodach throws a quick counter head kick but Howlett was just out of range.
Howlett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Borodach tries to avoid it but Howlett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Borodach to the ground. Borodach escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Borodach.
Nice takedown defense from Borodach. No joy for Howlett on that attempt.
Borodach tries to counter by clinching up but Howlett breaks away and moves out of range.
Olexandr Borodach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.#TD#
Borodach throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Howlett was covering up waiting for the punch and Borodach finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Howlett has his feet on Borodach's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A nice inside leg kick there by Howlett. That's going to slow Borodach down.
Borodach pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Borodach looks to score with a jab to the body but Howlett is just out of range.
Howlett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Howlett misses with a double jab
and Borodach counters with a right hand to the body. #T1##CL#
Borodach moves into the clinch.
Borodach pushes off an throws an elbow but Howlett leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Borodach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Borodach is pushing Howlett up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Howlett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Borodach moves into the clinch.
Howlett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Borodach avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Borodach.
Howlett can't get the takedown.
Borodach has Howlett pressed against the cage, preventing Howlett from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Borodach is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Howlett tries for a takedown but Borodach manages to get underhooks.
Borodach is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Borodach's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Howlett.
Howlett pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Howlett clinches with his opponent.
Borodach misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Howlett breaks the clinch. #T3#
Howlett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Borodach pinned against the cage. Borodach gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Howlett looks winded!
Howlett shoots in and drives through. Borodach sprawls well.
Borodach tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Howlett swivels and escapes.
Borodach misses with a few strikes there.
Borodach fails to land the takedown.
Howlett is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Borodach tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Howlett defends well and Borodach ends up having to push Howlett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Borodach moves into the clinch.
Howlett is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Borodach's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##CL2#
Howlett clinches.
Borodach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Borodach is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Howlett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Howlett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Borodach has a takedown stuffed.
Howlett has his takedown stuffed
and Borodach counters with a head kick. That will keep Howlett thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olexandr Borodach dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Borodach throws a looping overhand right but Howlett ducks down to avoid it.
Howlett fails with the takedown
and Borodach counters with a series of strikes. Howlett will be more careful next time no doubt.
Borodach takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Borodach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Howlett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Howlett is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Borodach sprawls well. Borodach wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Howlett gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Borodach fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Howlett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Olexandr Borodach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
Howlett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Borodach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Howlett was well out of range. Poor timing from Borodach.
Borodach goes for a double leg but Howlett avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Howlett continues to drive forward.
Borodach has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Howlett takes the fight into the clinch.
Howlett is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Borodach to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Borodach tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Howlett smiles and moves away.
Howlett shoots in but no luck this time.
Borodach shoots in looking for a takedown. Howlett tries to sprawl out of it but Borodach keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Howlett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Howlett appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Howlett shoots in for a double leg but Borodach sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Howlett is breathing heavily.
Borodach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Borodach throws a left and a right that both miss
and Howlett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Howlett with a lazy takedown attempt
and Borodach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Howlett throws a series of punches but Borodach moves out of range.
As Howlett looks to move away, Borodach throws a big counter combo but Howlett just gets out of the way.
Olexandr Borodach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Borodach misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Howlett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Borodach is pressed up against the cage. Howlett has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Borodach down to the mat. Borodach avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Howlett dives in for a single leg takedown but Borodach sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Borodach gets tackled into the cage by Howlett. Howlett maintains the clinch.
Borodach can't break the clinch.
Borodach tries to circle away but Howlett has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Borodach breaks the clinch.
Borodach misses with a takedown attempt - Howlett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Howlett now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Howlett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Borodach sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Howlett somewhat.
Borodach scores with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howlett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Howlett checks a leg kick.
Borodach lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Olexandr Borodach will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Borodach looks for a takedown but Howlett sprawls well.
Howlett misses with a head kick.
Howlett misses with a two punch combination.
Olexandr Borodach is winning the standup battle so far.
Howlett tries to clinch up.
Howlett shoots for a double leg takedown but Borodach sprawls well. He's pushed Howlett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Borodach.
James Howlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Borodach sprawls well. Borodach wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Howlett gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
A head kick misses from Borodach.
Howlett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Borodach fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olexandr Borodach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borodach changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Howlett tries to avoid it but Borodach manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Howlett to the ground. Howlett escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Borodach stuffs the takedown.
Howlett looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Borodach is fending him off so far but Howlett persists. Nope, Borodach circles away and we're back to standing.
Howlett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Borodach.
Howlett with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Borodach counters by clinching up.
Borodach looking for a takedown. #BC#
Borodach breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Howlett misses with an uppercut. Borodach saw that one coming.
It looked like Borodach was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Howlett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Borodach fails to land the takedown.
Borodach fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Howlett counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Borodach has a couple of punches blocked by Howlett. #BC#
Borodach manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Borodach, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Howlett shoots for a takedown but Borodach saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3##CL2#
Howlett has Borodach up against the cage in a clinch.
Howlett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Borodach just stands there and leans against the cage.
Borodach will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Howlett up against the cage.
Howlett is looking to take this one to the mat.
Borodach looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Howlett manages to break the clinch.
Borodach shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Howlett as he avoids it easily.
Borodach moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHowlett.#T4#
Howlett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Borodach as he jumps to the side.
Olexandr Borodach is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Borodach tries a head kick but it misses.
Borodach shoots for a takedown but Howlett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Howlett wants to counter the offense by Borodach and move into the clinch position.
Borodach looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howlett looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Borodach is fending him off so far but Howlett persists. Nope, Borodach circles away and we're back to standing.
Borodach fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Olexandr Borodach.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Borodach, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Olexandr Borodach!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2017

#R1#
Overeem tries to clinch up but Perkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Overeem throws a head kick but Perkins moves out of range.
Perkins feints the counter takedown.
Perkins throws the left hand but Overeem avoids the punch easily.
Overeem shoots in but no luck this time.
Overeem misses with a takedown attempt - Perkins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Overeem moves into the clinch.
Overeem wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overeem fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Overeem. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Perkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Overeem thows a leg kick but Perkins checks it #TD2#
and Perkins counters with a takedown into side control.
Perkins working the body and head with strikes.
Overeem is being controlled here. #T1##SUB2#
Perkins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Perkins in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Perkins wants to control but Overeem is keeping him busy.
Overeem struggling a bit here.
Perkins lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Overeem down.
Overeem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Perkins on the ground.
Overeem is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Perkins lands some shots froms side control.
Overeem taking a bit of punishment here - Perkins scoring with strikes. #T2#
Overeem wants to get back to his feet but Perkins is dominant here and he's now got Overeem's back!
Perkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Perkins biding his time, looking for the opening.
A helpless look comes across Overeem 's face. He knows he's trapped as Perkins lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slim Perkins!

Event: QFC Tournament 775 Round 1
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Penn shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Winkle was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Penn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Penn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Penn.
Winkle takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #TD#
Winkle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Penn sprawls well initially but Winkle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Penn is trying to escape back to his feet but Winkle uses the scramble to pass into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winkle takes a little break here. Penn wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Penn wants to control but Winkle postures up.
You can see the frustration on Penn's face as Winkle controls the position.
Penn tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Winkle controlling from side mount. #SU#
Winkle stands up and beckons Penn to his feet.
Winkle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Penn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Winkle circles away.
Winkle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Penn.
James Winkle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Penn.
Penn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Winkle gets the takedown into side control. #T2#
Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Winkle working the ground and pound.#SUB#
Winkle has an Americana. Penn didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Winkle is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Winkle hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). James Winkle !

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