Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SyFi 76
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Bragg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
No luck for Bragg with that takedown attempt.
Gracie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bragg in his tracks. #TD2#
Gracie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bragg is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Bragg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bragg struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bragg has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bragg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bragg tries to get out of the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Gracie is working to tighten his grip on Bragg's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bragg has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gracie is really squeezing tight and eventually Bragg passes out! Gracie breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Roy Jones Gracie!
The defeated Brandon Bragg had this to say: 'Charlie Strong is the worst thing to happen to Texas Football'.

Event: SyFi 69
Date: Jun 29, 2018

#R1#
Wolf ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fazeli closes the distance and clinches up with Wolf, looking for a takedown. Fazeli pushes Wolf against the cage but Wolf circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fazeli closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wolf circles away.
We've been told by Fazeli's head coaches at Doherty's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fazeli moves away from the strike by Wolf.
Fazeli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wolf has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fazeli is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wolf lands a nice hook to Fazeli's body. Fazeli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No luck for Fazeli with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keon Fazeli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fazeli shoots in but Wolf avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fazeli shoots in but Wolf avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fazeli goes for a double leg but Wolf avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wolf continues to drive forward.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fazeli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fazeli avoids the body shot from Wolf.
Fazeli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fazeli scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Fazeli looks for a takedown but Wolf sprawls well.
Wolf is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fazeli fails to land the takedown.
Fazeli closes the distance and clinches up with Wolf, looking for a takedown. Fazeli pushes Wolf against the cage but Wolf circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wolf takes a swing at Fazeli's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Fazeli tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolf lands a nice shot to the body.
Wolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fazeli moves away.
Wolf just misses with a punch to the body.
Wolf misses with a wild body shot.
Wolf throws a body punch but Fazeli moves out of range.
Wolf throws the left hand but Fazeli avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Wolf bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Wolf swings around for an armbar but Fazeli sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wolf's guard.
Fazeli has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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!
Wolf wants to sweep here but Fazeli controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Wolf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fazeli. #SUB2#
Wolf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wolf trying to keep a closed guard but Fazeli is proving a slippery customer.
Fazeli trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fazeli looking to pass the guard.
Fazeli trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fazeli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB2#
Wolf looking for a guillotine here but Fazeli defends easily.
Wolf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fazeli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wolf swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fazeli trying to control but Wolf is working from the bottom.
Wolf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fazeli.
Fazeli trying to control but Wolf is working from the bottom.
Fazeli looking to sit in guard and control but Wolf gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wolf wants to control from the top but Fazeli keeps moving.
Wolf throws a strike but Fazeli rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Wolf has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Wolf dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Fazeli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
Fazeli scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fazeli working away.#SU#
Fazeli decides to stand back up. #TD#
Fazeli closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fazeli lands in his opponent's guard.
Wolf is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Wolf working for submissions but it's allowed Fazeli to get to half guard.
Wolf is looking to control Fazeli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wolf avoid being mounted?#T1##SUB2#
Wolf actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Fazeli is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Wolf looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wolf keeping control of the position.
Fazeli wants to pass the guard but Wolf is defending well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Wolf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wolf tries to roll over but Fazeli keeps him under control.
Wolf trying to control from the bottom.
Fazeli is trying to control the action in half guard but Wolf is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wolf is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Wolf moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fazeli passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wolf wants to control but Fazeli postures up.
Fazeli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wolf keeps working.
Wolf manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wolf controlling the position well. #SUB#
Fazeli is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Fazeli is looking to advance position but Wolf won't allow it.
Wolf is controlling Fazeli's trapped leg to prevent Fazeli from advancing to side control.
Fazeli tries to pass to full mount but Wolf defends it.
Fazeli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wolf keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fazeli prevents Wolf from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Fazeli closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keon Fazeli dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wolf goes for a double leg but Fazeli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fazeli continues to drive forward.
Fazeli shoots in and drives through. Wolf sprawls well.#TD2#
Wolf shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fazeli manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fazeli wants to stand and escape but Wolf is having none of it.
Keon Fazeli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wolf trying to control but Fazeli is working from the bottom.
Wolf prevents Fazeli from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fazeli wants to sweep but no luck.
Wolf keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fazeli's head.
Fazeli is looking to stand up but Wolf isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Fazeli has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Wolf has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Wolf ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wolf no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Fazeli is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wolf is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wolf has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Wolf 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.
Wolf scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2##SUB2#
Wolf has gone for a leg lock! Fazeli slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wolf's guard.#REVR#
Fazeli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wolf trying to control the position here. #T3#
Fazeli trying to control but Wolf is working from the bottom.
Fazeli throwing strikes from guard but Wolf blocks nicely.
Wolf looking to control.
Fazeli is looking to advance position but Wolf has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Wolf throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB2#
Wolf looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fazeli really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Fazeli is in a horrible position here. Wolf smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Wolf jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fazeli manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Wolf thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fazeli is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wolf off and has taken his back!

And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Wolf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wolf 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Wolf!
Julius Wolf was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Keon Fazeli had this to say: 'Well this was dissapointing'.

Event: WeInSyd 16
Date: Jun 13, 2018

#R1#
Anvile misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jack Anvile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anvile is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bragg.
Anvile throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Bragg counters with a single leg into guard. Anvile didn't expect that.
Bragg wants to control from the top but Anvile keeps moving.
Bragg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Anvile has Bragg pulled in close to control his posture.
Bragg looking to pass the guard.
Anvile looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anvile holds on and takes a little breather.
Anvile wants to sweep here but Bragg controlling him for the moment.
Bragg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Anvile throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bragg won't allow Anvile to sweep him here.
Anvile looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bragg controlling from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Anvile manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bragg manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Anvile has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Prototype's Dojo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SU2#
Anvile decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bragg avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bragg appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Anvile misses with a series of wild punches.
Bragg shoots in looking for a takedown. Anvile tries to sprawl out of it but Bragg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anvile manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anvile misses with a series of wild punches.
Bragg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anvile throws a one two combo.
Donk. Anvile catches Bragg right on the button with a cross.#T3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bragg.
An elbow from Bragg crashes against the mat.
Bragg throws a strike aimed at the side of Anvile's head but Anvile avoids it well.
Anvile wants to get back to his feet.
Bragg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anvile keeps working.
Anvile is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Anvile takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bragg working the body and head with strikes.
Bragg landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Anvile gets back to half guard.#T4#
Anvile is looking to improve his position.
Anvile moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Anvile tries to strike from the bottom.
Anvile keeping moving, preventing Bragg from controlling successfully.
Bragg wants to pass the guard but Anvile is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bragg preventing the sweep.
Anvile keeping moving, preventing Bragg from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bragg chips away with some ground and pound.
Anvile looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bragg is one step ahead there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anvile seems keen to control Bragg's posture.
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 Brandon Bragg will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Anvile throws a combination. Bragg tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bragg checks a low kick from Anvile.
Anvile throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Bragg counters with a nice double leg into side control. Anvile won't be happy with that.
Bragg laying and praying for a moment but Anvile takes advantage and regains half guard.
Anvile wants to improve his position but Bragg is controlling well.
Bragg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anvile defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Bragg seems content to control.
Anvile regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bragg.
Anvile is pulling down on Bragg's head. It's preventing any offense from Bragg, at least for the moment.#T1#
Bragg trying to control but Anvile is working from the bottom.
Bragg preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Anvile had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bragg defends it easily.
Anvile is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bragg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anvile is keeping the position for now.
Anvile wants to sweep but no luck.
Anvile pulls Bragg in close to prevent any damage.
Bragg trying to control but Anvile is working from the bottom.
Brandon Bragg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anvile is on top in guard. #REVB#
Bragg wants to stand and escape but Anvile is having none of it.
Anvile content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Bragg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anvile throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Anvile sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bragg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anvile manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anvile is on top in guard. #REVB#
Anvile content to stall in guard here.
Anvile distracts Bragg with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bragg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anvile on the ground.#T4#
Anvile advances to half guard.
Anvile performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Anvile's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bragg is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Anvile showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Anvile misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bragg feinted with a counter takedown.
Bragg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anvile counters with a nice uppercut.
Anvile tries to clinch #TD#
and Bragg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Anvile's guard.
Anvile pulls Bragg in close to prevent any damage.
Anvile looking for a sweep. Not yet Anvile, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anvile is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bragg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anvile.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anvile in particular looking to stall.#T1##SUB2#
Anvile is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bragg has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Anvile is looking for a kimura but Bragg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anvile to get the leverage.
Nice strikes from Anvile there.
Anvile slows the pace down in half guard.
Bragg is looking for a sweep. Anvile is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anvile is pressing down on Bragg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bragg is holding on for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anvile takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ground and pound from Anvile.
Anvile takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bragg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anvile's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anvile's back!
Anvile trying to control the hands but Bragg won't let him.
Anvile avoids the strikes from Bragg.
Anvile trying to control the action but Bragg just sinks the hooks in.
Anvile is in bad spot here.
A lull in the action here. #T3#
Anvile tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Anvile is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bragg scoring with strikes but Anvile is staying in there.
Anvile is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bragg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anvile is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anvile is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Anvile tries to lock up and control but Bragg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Bragg looking to finish with strikes here!
Anvile sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Anvile looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bragg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anvile defending well though.
Anvile is pressing down on Bragg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bragg working some strikes from top position.
Anvile wants to sweep here but Bragg controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bragg trying to control but Anvile is working from the bottom.
Anvile is pulling down on Bragg's head to control his posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Bragg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bragg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brandon Bragg!
A very excited looking Brandon Bragg rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2018

#R1##TD#
Michaels drives through with a takedown into guard.
Michaels prevents Zhang Jr from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michaels is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Michaels prevents Zhang Jr from getting back to his feet.
Michaels showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zhang Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels sitting in guard here, content to control.
Michaels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Zhang Jr is trying to control the position but Michaels postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Michaels shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zhang Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Michaels with a nice head shot there.
Michaels has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zhang Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Michaels controls the pace.
Michaels prevents Zhang Jr from getting back to his feet.
Michaels won't allow Zhang Jr to sweep him here. #SU#
Michaels stands up and waves to Zhang Jr to follow him.
Zhang Jr connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Darren Michaels has been cut.#T2#
Zhang Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Michaels sprawls well. Michaels wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zhang Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Michaels avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zhang Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Michaels swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zhang Jr tries to clinch there but Michaels circles away.
Michaels throwing a counter right hand but Zhang Jr manages to avoid it.
Zhang Jr moves in looking to clinch but Michaels pushes him off.
Zhang Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Michaels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Frank Zhang Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michaels takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Michaels shoots for a takedown but Zhang Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zhang Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Michaels.#CL2#
Zhang Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zhang Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Michaels is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zhang Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Michaels is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhang Jr missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Michaels blocks an elbow strike from Zhang Jr.
Zhang Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Michaels blocks an elbow strike.
Zhang Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Michaels blocks with his arms.
Zhang Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Michaels has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #TD#
Michaels jumps guard. #ES#
Michaels uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Zhang Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zhang Jr looks winded!#CL#
Michaels fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zhang Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Michaels has Zhang Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Zhang Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zhang Jr gets underhooks to prevent Michaels's takedown attempt.
Michaels tries to work over Zhang Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Zhang Jr misses with a body punch.
Michaels stalling in the clinch but Zhang Jr improves position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zhang Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Michaels taking a breather.
Zhang Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Michaels is defending well for now.
Zhang Jr lands an elbow inside that Michaels shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhang Jr lands with a left to the head.
We've been informed that Zhang Jr has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#BC2#
Zhang Jr breaks the clinch.
Zhang Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Michaels throws a push kick but Zhang Jr slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Zhang Jr darts in and clinches Michaels up against the cage.#BC2#
Zhang Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zhang Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank Zhang Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darren Michaels's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Zhang Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Zhang Jr is looking to clinch.
Michaels looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Michaels gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zhang Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michaels is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zhang Jr.
Michaels shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zhang Jr defends it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhang Jr! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhang Jr fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Michaels looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zhang Jr!
Zhang Jr looks to move to half guard but instead Michaels has passed into mount! Damn!#T1#
Zhang Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zhang Jr tries to hold on but Michaels pushes him away.
Zhang Jr wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Good control from Michaels.
Zhang Jr is covering up but some of the strikes from Michaels are getting through and doing damage.
Zhang Jr trying to get back to his feet but Michaels is in full control for now.
Michaels trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Zhang Jr doesn't escape. #T2#
Zhang Jr is trying to stand back up.
Good control from Michaels.
Zhang Jr manages to reverse the position and now he's in Michaels's guard. Nice work there by Zhang Jr.
Michaels is trying to keep Zhang Jr in close. #T3#
Michaels is pulling down on Zhang Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Zhang Jr, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Michaels looking for a guillotine here but Zhang Jr defends easily.
Zhang Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zhang Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zhang Jr wants to stand but Michaels is controlling his posture from full guard.
Michaels definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Michaels has his foot on Zhang Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zhang Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Zhang Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zhang Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Michaels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhang Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Michaels. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zhang Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zhang Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Michaels is retaining full guard.
Zhang Jr is fighting to break Michaels's control of his arms but Michaels is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Darren Michaels overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zhang Jr throws an elbow that misses. Michaels uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zhang Jr's guard. Nice move by Michaels!#REVR#
Michaels 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Michaels dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darren Michaels's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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#
Zhang Jr with a poor takedown
and Michaels counters with a left and a right that stings Zhang Jr. #TD#
Michaels closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zhang Jr to the mat! Zhang Jr manages to get full guard.
Michaels controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zhang Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Michaels is one step ahead there. #SU#
Michaels decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zhang Jr, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Michaels.
Zhang Jr wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
Zhang Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zhang Jr seems a little lost for a moment, as Michaels dominates the positioning.
Zhang Jr is looking to get back to his feet here but Michaels is keeping cool and he's managed to take Zhang Jr's back.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Michaels tightening his grip on Zhang Jr, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Zhang Jr 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 Michaels gets his way!
Michaels slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #T3#
Zhang Jr is trying to stand back up.
Michaels controlling well, preventing Zhang Jr from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Zhang Jr preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Michaels.
Michaels struggling to land strikes to the head as Zhang Jr covers up.
What can Zhang Jr do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Zhang Jr is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T4##SUB#
Michaels is persistently looking for the submission but Zhang Jr is defending it well.
Zhang Jr is really stuck here.
Michaels is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Michaels lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Michaels showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Michaels has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Michaels!
Darren Michaels decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Frank Zhang Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'Someone drugged the water'.

Event: SyFi 57
Date: Jun 01, 2018

#R1#
Armstrong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fazeli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Keon Fazeli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fazeli just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Fazeli closes the distance and clinches.
Fazeli is trying to pull guard but Armstrong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Armstrong is stalling here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Armstrong.
Armstrong digs a right hand underneath Fazeli's ribcage. Fazeli let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD#
Fazeli has picked Armstrong up - he's going for a ride! Fazeli dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Armstrong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fazeli.
Armstrong is staying active underneath Fazeli, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Armstrong 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.
Fazeli stalling. #T1#
Armstrong is refusing to be controlled, as Fazeli sits in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Armstrong can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fazeli works his way into side control.
Fazeli trying to control the position but Armstrong is working away. #SUB#
Fazeli working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fazeli tries to advance to mount but Armstrong denies him. #SU#
Fazeli has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Fazeli misses with a takedown
and Armstrong counters with a straight right hand.
Armstrong with a nice cross.
Fazeli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Armstrong manages to avoid it.
Armstrong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fazeli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Armstrong pinned against the cage. Armstrong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keon Fazeli. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Armstrong avoids the head kick by Fazeli.
Armstrong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Fazeli looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fazeli is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fazeli looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Armstrong holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fazeli works his way into full mount!
Fazeli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Fazeli seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Armstrong for as long as he can get away with.
A nice elbow there by Fazeli.
Fazeli wants to take his opponent's back but Armstrong doesn't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armstrong is squirming around, avoiding Fazeli's attempts to control the action.
Fazeli seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Armstrong is holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keon Fazeli dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Armstrong throws a shot to the body.
Fazeli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Armstrong to counter with a crisp jab.
Fazeli misses with a low kick.
Armstrong fails to land with a series of punches.
Fazeli shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Armstrong sprawls well. Armstrong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fazeli gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Armstrong! But no joy.
Fazeli tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Armstrong defends well and Fazeli ends up having to push Armstrong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Armstrong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keon Fazeli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fazeli swings for the body but Armstrong moves out of range.
Armstrong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fazeli is defended easily by Armstrong.#T1#
Armstrong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Armstrong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fazeli.
Armstrong avoids the body shot from Fazeli.
Armstrong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Armstrong scores with a hook.
Fazeli fails to land the takedown.
Armstrong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fazeli throws a body shot but no joy.
Fazeli wants to clinch.#T2#
Fazeli looks for a takedown but Armstrong sprawls well.
Killian Armstrong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fazeli tries for a takedown but Armstrong circles away easily
and Armstrong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Armstrong. Beautiful body shot.
Armstrong connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fazeli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Armstrong tries to avoid it but Fazeli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Armstrong to the ground. Armstrong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Armstrong! But no joy.
Fazeli tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Armstrong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Armstrong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Armstrong lands a right hook to the body.
Fazeli goes for a double leg but Armstrong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Armstrong continues to drive forward.
Fazeli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fazeli misses with a straight left. #T3#
Fazeli doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fazeli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Armstrong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Armstrong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Armstrong connects with the punch.
Armstrong scores with a jab to the body.
Fazeli is looking to wear down Armstrong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD#
Fazeli looking to score a takedown here. Armstrong is defending well but Fazeli drives through and ends up in Armstrong's guard.
Armstrong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fazeli wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
Armstrong looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Armstrong is continuing to stall.#T4##SU#
Armstrong is working an open guard so Fazeli takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Armstrong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Armstrong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Armstrong checks a leg kick nicely.
Armstrong punishes Fazeli's body with a nice straight punch.
Fazeli fails with a takedown attempt.
Fazeli fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Killian Armstrong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Armstrong lands with an overhand left.
Armstrong slaps away a takedown attempt from Fazeli, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fazeli shoots in for a takedown but Armstrong shows good takedown defense.
Fazeli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Armstrong at a distance.
Fazeli dives in and grabs Armstrong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Armstrong pushes down on Fazeli's head and hops out.
A countering left hand to the body from Armstrong misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keon Fazeli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armstrong cracks Fazeli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Armstrong lands a really nice looking cross but Fazeli seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fazeli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#
Fazeli is rocked!
Horrible takedown attempt by Fazeli or perhaps it was just good defense by Armstrong, which made it look bad.
Oh Fazeli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Armstrong drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Fazeli right on the button. Fazeli goes down! Armstrong follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Armstrong gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killian Armstrong!
Killian Armstrong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Keon Fazeli spoke after the fight, saying 'Well this was dissapointing'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2018

#R1#
Zhang Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Lewis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lewis looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Zhang Jr rushes Lewis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lewis wants a takedown. #BC#
Zhang Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Zhang Jr clinches up with Lewis and pushes him back against the cage.
Zhang Jr is working for takedown but Lewis is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Zhang Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lewis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lewis shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Zhang Jr rushes Lewis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zhang Jr lands a damaging elbow.
Zhang Jr stalls.
Zhang Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhang Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zhang Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
A knee to the head by Zhang Jr.
Zhang Jr lands a body shot.
Lewis letting Zhang Jr take a breather here.
Zhang Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lewis's face.
Zhang Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zhang Jr landing knees to the head.
Zhang Jr avoiding damage.
Knees to the body from Zhang Jr.
Zhang Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zhang Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhang Jr working Lewis over with knees to the body.
Zhang Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zhang Jr lands a body punch.
Zhang Jr throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Lewis takes a knee right on the jaw! #BC#
Zhang Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Zhang Jr closes the distance and pushes Lewis back into the cage.
Zhang Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Zhang Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Zhang Jr.
Zhang Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Zhang Jr. #BC#
Zhang Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zhang Jr shoots in for a takedown but Lewis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Zhang Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Zhang Jr closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Zhang Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zhang Jr tries to clinch but Lewis is having none of it. #TD#
Lewis tries to sprawl but Zhang Jr drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lewis 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.#T3##SU#
Zhang Jr stands up and beckons Lewis to join him on the feet.
Zhang Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Lewis circles away.
Zhang Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lewis replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Zhang Jr blocks it well.#CL#
Zhang Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zhang Jr lands a knee to the head.
Zhang Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zhang Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Zhang Jr tries a knee to the head but Lewis blocks it.
Zhang Jr with a knee to the head.
Lewis takes an elbow to the temple.
Zhang Jr effectively controlling the action here.
Lewis fails to pull guard. #T4##BC#
Zhang Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zhang Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lewis defends it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Zhang Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zhang Jr avoiding damage.
Zhang Jr keeps control of Lewis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Zhang Jr.
Zhang Jr lands an elbow inside.
Lewis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Zhang Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Zhang Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Zhang Jr pushes Lewis up against the cage in a clinch.
Zhang Jr lands a knee to the body.
Zhang Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Zhang Jr lands a left hand.
Zhang Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lewis up against the cage.
Zhang Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zhang Jr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lewis takes a knee right on the jaw! #ROC#
Lewis is rocked!#BC#
Zhang Jr breaks from the clinch.
Lewis is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhang Jr finish him?
Zhang Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lewis seems to have recovered his senses.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhang Jr connects with a superb combination that knocks Lewis out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Zhang Jr before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Lewis!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank Zhang Jr!
Frank Zhang Jr bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SyFi 53
Date: May 20, 2018

#R1#
Bragg fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Bragg closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lee did well to prevent Bragg getting side control.#SUB#
Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Bragg.
Ground and pound from Bragg.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bragg is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Bragg is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Bragg'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bragg lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Bragg is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bragg has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bragg prevents Lee from improving his position.
Lee is trying to stand up here but Bragg is controlling him well.
Bragg is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Bragg.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bragg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bragg performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bragg is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bragg is working away from the top position though.
Bragg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lee can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
Lee misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bragg trying to control the pace.
Bragg slips a nice elbow through Lee's hands, connecting with Lee's forehead.
Bragg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Bragg 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. #T3##SUB#
Bragg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bragg.
Bragg lands strikes from half guard.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Bragg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bragg passes to side control.
Lee wants to control but Bragg postures up.#T4#
Bragg looks up at the clock and then as Lee takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bragg smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bragg advances to full mount.
Bragg controlling the position easily from mount.
Lee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bragg lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Bragg lands a big shot there that rocks Lee but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee is trying to escape the mount.
Bragg landing punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bragg lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #ROC#
Lee is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Bragg dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Bragg looking to score a takedown here. Lee is defending well but Bragg drives through and ends up in Lee's guard.
Bragg is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
Bragg passes Lee's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lee tries to kick Bragg off but Bragg keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nice strikes from Bragg there.
Lee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions off his back.
Bragg stops Lee from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bragg performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bragg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1#
Bragg scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bragg lands with some strikes.
Lee is still in real trouble! Can Bragg finish him?
Bragg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
Bragg trying to control but Lee is having none of it.
Bragg with a couple of short strikes.
Lee tries to reverse the position but Bragg maintains control.
Bragg landing strikes from the mount and Lee is in trouble!
Lee tries to hold on but Bragg pushes him away. #SUB#
Bragg jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lee is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lee and Bragg has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T2##SUB#
Bragg has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Lee is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Bragg yanks on the arm and Lee is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Bragg.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brandon Bragg!
An out of breath Brandon Bragg thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SyFi 46
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1##TD#
Fazeli closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fazeli lands in his opponent's guard.
Merlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Fazeli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Merlin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fazeli has managed to get both his arms back between Merlin's legs - danger averted.
Merlin wants to sweep here but Fazeli controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merlin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fazeli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
Merlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Merlin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Merlin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fazeli escapes and throws Merlin's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Fazeli tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB#
Fazeli thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Merlin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fazeli's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Fazeli is looking for a kimura but Merlin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fazeli to get the leverage.
Fazeli wants to free his trapped foot but Merlin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fazeli is trying to control. Merlin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing that Fazeli has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Merlin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fazeli pulls his head out easily.
Merlin tries to get to full guard but Fazeli has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fazeli wants to pass to mount but Merlin is defending the position.
Fazeli is just content to waste time from the top position. Merlin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fazeli stopping the sweep attempt from Merlin.
Merlin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fazeli passes into half guard.
Merlin is not content to let Fazeli control the position.#T3##SUB#
Fazeli is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Merlin is just riding it out for now. Fazeli eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Merlin manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Merlin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fazeli is aware though and is defending well.
Merlin is adopting a defensive guard.
Merlin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fazeli's guard. #REVB#
Merlin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Fazeli keeps moving. #T4#
Merlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fazeli is keeping the position for now.
Fazeli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fazeli bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Merlin's guard. #REVR#
Merlin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fazeli looking to pass the guard.
Fazeli trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin trying to keep a closed guard but Fazeli is proving a slippery customer.
Fazeli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 Keon Fazeli will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Merlin throws a jab when Fazeli was well out of range.
A shot to the liver by Merlin. Beautiful body shot.
Merlin misses with a straight right.
Merlin scores with a nice strike.
Fazeli blocks a jab.
Fazeli shoots in looking for a takedown but Merlin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fazeli's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Merlin feints a jab promting Fazeli to slip. Merlin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fazeli slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Merlin.
Fazeli shoots in and drives through. Merlin sprawls well.
Fazeli shoots for a double leg takedown but Merlin sprawls well. He's pushed Fazeli's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keon Fazeli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fazeli dives in for a single leg takedown but Merlin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Merlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fazeli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fazeli shoots and misses
and Fazeli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fazeli wants to clinch up but Merlin keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Fazeli takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fazeli throws a hook but Merlin blocks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fazeli is defended easily by Merlin.
Donk. Merlin catches Fazeli right on the button with a cross.
Merlin throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Merlin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Merlin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fazeli has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fazeli trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Keon Fazeli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Merlin wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Merlin trying to control the position.
Fazeli preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Merlin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fazeli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Merlin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fazeli trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fazeli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Merlin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fazeli has managed to get both his arms back between Merlin's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Merlin trying to control the position.
Fazeli is looking to pass into half guard but Merlin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Merlin is in guard.#REVB#
Merlin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Merlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fazeli wants to stand but Merlin is controlling the position.
Merlin passes Fazeli's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Merlin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fazeli is just riding it out for now. Merlin eventually gives up the hold.
Merlin wants to control but Fazeli is keeping him busy. #T4#
Fazeli is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Merlin seems to be looking for submissions.
Merlin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fazeli!
Merlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fazeli looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Merlin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Fazeli's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Merlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Merlin tries to clinch up.
Fazeli goes for a double leg but Merlin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Merlin continues to drive forward.
A countering left hand to the body from Merlin misses.
Fazeli fails with a takedown attempt.
Fazeli slips under a jab.
Fazeli changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Merlin misses with a hook.
Fazeli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Merlin lands with a shot to the body.
Merlin thuds his right hand into Fazeli's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Merlin misses with an uppercut #TD#
so Fazeli counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Merlin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fazeli trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fazeli passes Merlin's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Ground and pound from Fazeli.
Fazeli wants to pass the guard but Merlin is defending well. #SUB2#
Merlin looking for submissions off his back.
Merlin is trying to get back to full guard.
Fazeli throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Merlin to regain full guard.
Merlin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Merlin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fazeli sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Merlin controlling the pace.
Merlin is trying to control. Fazeli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fazeli wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
Fazeli looks like he's trying to stand up.
Merlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Fazeli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Merlin is controlling the pace.
Fazeli slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Fazeli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fazeli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
Merlin trying to keep a closed guard but Fazeli is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Merlin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fazeli defends well.#SUB2#
Merlin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4##SUB2#
Merlin is looking for a triangle but Fazeli pushes his legs off easily.
Merlin keeping full guard, as Fazeli tries to pass.
Merlin trying to keep a closed guard but Fazeli is proving a slippery customer.
Fazeli trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fazeli scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Merlin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fazeli's guard. #REVB#
Fazeli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Xavier Merlin.
Well Merlin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Merlin!
An out of breath Xavier Merlin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Keon Fazeli spoke after the fight, saying 'Well this was dissapointing'.

Event: SyFi 44
Date: Apr 29, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Bang closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bragg to the mat! Bragg manages to get full guard.
Bang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bang drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bragg dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Bang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bragg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bragg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bang on the ground.
Bragg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Bang has his foot on Bragg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bragg works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Bang isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bragg stacks Bang on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bragg!
Bragg working the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bang manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bragg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bragg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bragg is looking to stand up but Bang isn't so interested in that idea.
Bang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Bang working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bang throwing strikes but missing.
Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bragg is keeping the position for now.
Bang postures up in Bragg's guard and throws a big left but Bragg blocks it.
Bang throws a big right hand that misses.
Bang won't allow Bragg to get back to his feet.
Bang throwing strikes from guard but Bragg blocks nicely.
Bragg looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bang postures up in Bragg's guard and throws a big left but Bragg blocks it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Bang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bragg looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bragg looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bragg! #REVR#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bang is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bragg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Bang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bragg pulls his head out easily.
Bragg trying to control the action but Bang is working from the bottom.
Bang wants to get back to full guard.
Bang is still trying to improve position.
Bragg is pressing down on Bang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bang is holding on for now.
Bang manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Bang looking for a guillotine here but Bragg defends easily. #T3#
Bragg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bang wants to improve his position but instead Bragg has moved into half guard.
Bang is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bragg scores with a couple of nice shots.#CUT#
It looks like Stor Bang has been cut.
Bang wants to improve his position but Bragg is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bang manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Bang looking for a guillotine here but Bragg defends easily.
Bragg scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Bragg looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Bang has an active guard here but Bragg has managed to pass into half guard.
Bang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bragg advances to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bragg lands a nice short elbow.
Bragg wants to take a breather but Bang is having none of it. #SUB2#
Bang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bragg wants to control but Bang is keeping him busy.
Bang regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bragg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bragg lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stor Bang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stor Bang's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bang with a poor takedown #TD#
and Bragg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bragg working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bragg wants to pass the guard but Bang is defending well.
Bang wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bang regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Bang has his foot on Bragg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bragg works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Bang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Bragg avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Bang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bragg stands up over Bang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC#
Bang is rocked!#T1#
Bragg gets to his feet and stands over Bang, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Bang felt that one! Bragg unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Bang from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Bragg!
An out of breath Brandon Bragg thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 24 - Slaughter vs Onera
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1##CL#
Fliegknecht moves into the clinch.#TD#
Fliegknecht has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Upadhyaya uses from the top position.
Upadhyaya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fliegknecht is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Upadhyaya throwing strikes but missing.
Upadhyaya wants to pass the guard but Fliegknecht is keeping the position.
Fliegknecht manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Upadhyaya manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Fliegknecht is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fliegknecht has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Fliegknecht'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.
Fliegknecht has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#ES2#
Upadhyaya is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Fliegknecht presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fliegknecht misses with a knee strike.
Fliegknecht definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fliegknecht slowing the pace effectively.
Fliegknecht tries to pull guard but Upadhyaya won't allow it.
Upadhyaya wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fliegknecht holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fliegknecht tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Upadhyaya just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fliegknecht tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herbert Fliegknecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fliegknecht fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fliegknecht jumps guard but Upadhyaya turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fliegknecht with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Upadhyaya lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fliegknecht backwards. #T2#
Fliegknecht content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fliegknecht keeps control of Upadhyaya as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fliegknecht tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fliegknecht jumps guard but Upadhyaya turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Upadhyaya has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Upadhyaya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fliegknecht jumps guard but Upadhyaya turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fliegknecht connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Fliegknecht manages to pull guard.
Upadhyaya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fliegknecht swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Upadhyaya trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fliegknecht keeping moving, preventing Upadhyaya from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Upadhyaya working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Fliegknecht trying to keep a closed guard but Upadhyaya is proving a slippery customer.
Fliegknecht might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fliegknecht pulls Upadhyaya in to control the position.
Upadhyaya trying to control the position from guard on top but Fliegknecht is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Upadhyaya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fliegknecht is keeping the position for now.
Fliegknecht pulls Upadhyaya in close to prevent any damage.
Upadhyaya trying to control the position from guard on top but Fliegknecht is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Upadhyaya has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Upadhyaya distracts Fliegknecht with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Upadhyaya tries to free his leg and advance position but Fliegknecht is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Upadhyaya throws a big elbow that misses.
Fliegknecht on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fliegknecht tries to get out of the position.
Upadhyaya distracts Fliegknecht with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Upadhyaya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fliegknecht swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Upadhyaya being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Upadhyaya won't allow Fliegknecht to sweep him here.
Fliegknecht working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Upadhyaya.
Upadhyaya working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Upadhyaya being controlled here momentarily.
Fliegknecht tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fliegknecht keeping moving, preventing Upadhyaya from controlling successfully.
Upadhyaya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fliegknecht preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Upadhyaya trying to control the position from guard on top but Fliegknecht is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Upadhyaya looking to pass the guard.
Upadhyaya in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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 Herbert Fliegknecht will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Fliegknecht fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fliegknecht displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Upadhyaya.
Fliegknecht tries to counter with a takedown but Upadhyaya is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Fliegknecht rushes Upadhyaya and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fliegknecht is stalling here.
Fliegknecht fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Upadhyaya manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Fliegknecht moves into the clinch.#KD#
Fliegknecht drops Upadhyaya with a big knee straight up the middle! Upadhyaya is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CUT#
It looks like Raghave Upadhyaya has been cut.
Fliegknecht wants to clinch up but Upadhyaya keeps it at a distance.
Fliegknecht explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Upadhyaya throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fliegknecht appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fliegknecht throws a head kick but Upadhyaya moves out of range. #CL#
Fliegknecht takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Fliegknecht stalling against the cage.
Fliegknecht is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Upadhyaya can do to turn this around?
Upadhyaya lands a body shot.
Fliegknecht is stalling here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Upadhyaya just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fliegknecht's brow.
A knee to the head by Fliegknecht.
Fliegknecht fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Upadhyaya wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fliegknecht tries to pull guard but Upadhyaya holds him up against the cage and eventually Fliegknecht drops back down to his feet.
Fliegknecht stalling against the cage.
Upadhyaya has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fliegknecht tries to land knees in the clinch but Upadhyaya avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Upadhyaya takes a knee right on the jaw! #ROC#
Upadhyaya is rocked!
Fliegknecht scores a nice knee to the body.
Upadhyaya is still on wobbly legs! Can Fliegknecht finish him?
Fliegknecht stalling the fight.
Fliegknecht lands a big knee to the head and Upadhyaya goes down! Fliegknecht pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herbert Fliegknecht!
Herbert Fliegknecht took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Evil Empire Nutrition - 160Q $150 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Raghave Upadhyaya spoke after the fight, saying 'FUCK'.

Event: SyFi 36
Date: Apr 13, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Joints moves into the clinch.#TD#
Fazeli has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Joints clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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.
A lull in the action here. #SUB#
Fazeli sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Joints taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Keon Fazeli!
Our winner, Keon Fazeli, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Tieree Joints was interviewed post fight and said 'I saw where my opportunities were missed, and that is what I will work on. '.

Event: RISE 21 - Cooper vs Comeau
Date: Mar 25, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Upadhyaya drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Upadhyaya wants to control from the top but Jimenez keeps moving.
Jimenez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Upadhyaya trying to control but Jimenez is working from the bottom.
Jimenez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jimenez tries to get out of the position.
Upadhyaya looking to pass the guard.
Upadhyaya loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Upadhyaya not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jimenez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Jimenez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Upadhyaya pushes down on Jimenez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jimenez trying to hold on to Upadhyaya's head to control him but Upadhyaya postures up. #SU2#
Upadhyaya stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jimenez to get to his feet.
Upadhyaya shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jimenez defends it nicely.#TD2#
Upadhyaya shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jimenez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Upadhyaya wants to control from the top but Jimenez keeps moving. #T2#
Upadhyaya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jimenez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Upadhyaya controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Upadhyaya in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Upadhyaya is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Upadhyaya with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Upadhyaya trying to control but Jimenez is working from the bottom.
Upadhyaya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jimenez is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Upadhyaya is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jimenez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jimenez has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Jimenez won't allow Upadhyaya to sweep him here.
Upadhyaya throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jimenez stopping the sweep attempt from Upadhyaya.#ES2#
Upadhyaya is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Jimenez presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Jimenez is trying to force a seperation but Upadhyaya has the dominant position.
Jimenez blocks an uppercut.
Upadhyaya prevents a takedown attempt there.
Upadhyaya is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jimenez is keeping busy.#T4#
Upadhyaya is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Upadhyaya. #BC2#
Upadhyaya manages to break the clinch.
Jimenez stuffs the takedown.
Upadhyaya swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jimenez counters with a three punch combo that has Upadhyaya backing up. Upadhyaya nods at Jimenez to acknowledge the strikes.
Upadhyaya walks into a jab.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jimenez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Upadhyaya but Upadhyaya pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Upadhyaya shoots and misses
and Jimenez counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Raghave Upadhyaya will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Upadhyaya fails to land the takedown.
Upadhyaya throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jimenez misses the shot to the body.
Upadhyaya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jimenez circles away quickly and effectively.
Jimenez throws the kick towards the body but Upadhyaya avoids it.
Upadhyaya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jimenez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Jimenez closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Jimenez breaks from the clinch.
Upadhyaya fails with the takedown.
Upadhyaya throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jimenez's waist but Jimenez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Upadhyaya off to one side.
Carlos Jimenez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raghave Upadhyaya.
Upadhyaya looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Upadhyaya is breathing heavily.#T1##TD2#
Upadhyaya bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Upadhyaya's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've been informed that Upadhyaya has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
You can see the frustration on Jimenez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
An elbow from Upadhyaya crashes against the mat.
Jimenez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Upadhyaya wants to get back to his feet. #T2##ES2#
Upadhyaya manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jimenez keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Upadhyaya lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jimenez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jimenez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jimenez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Upadhyaya backwards.
Still in the clinch, Upadhyaya scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jimenez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Upadhyaya working aggressively here.
Jimenez working hard to break the clinch.
Jimenez working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Upadhyaya manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Jimenez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Upadhyaya paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Upadhyaya throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Jimenez counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Upadhyaya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Upadhyaya scores with a jab to the jaw.
Upadhyaya fails with a takedown attempt.
Upadhyaya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jimenez is fending him off so far but Upadhyaya persists. Nope, Jimenez circles away and we're back to standing.
Upadhyaya changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jimenez tries to avoid it but Upadhyaya manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jimenez to the ground. Jimenez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Jimenez has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Jimenez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Upadhyaya shoots in and bounces Jimenez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T4#
Jimenez is adopting a defensive guard.
Upadhyaya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jimenez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Upadhyaya drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jimenez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jimenez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jimenez! #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Upadhyaya is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jimenez off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Raghave Upadhyaya will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Upadhyaya lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL#
Jimenez closes the distance and pushes Upadhyaya back into the cage.
Upadhyaya tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jimenez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Upadhyaya is looking to control Jimenez's arms but Jimenez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Upadhyaya has his back to the cage.
Upadhyaya scores with a shot to the side of Jimenez's head.
Upadhyaya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Upadhyaya tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jimenez smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Upadhyaya tries to clinch there but Jimenez circles away.
No luck for Jimenez with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Upadhyaya has managed to clinch. #T1##BC2#
Upadhyaya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Upadhyaya gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Upadhyaya lands an elbow that stopped Jimenez in his tracks for a moment.
Upadhyaya slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Jimenez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Upadhyaya tries to close the distance and clinch but Jimenez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Upadhyaya shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jimenez counters with a three punch combo that has Upadhyaya backing up. Upadhyaya nods at Jimenez to acknowledge the strikes.
Carlos Jimenez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raghave Upadhyaya.#CL#
Jimenez rushes Upadhyaya and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Upadhyaya lands with a left to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jimenez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Upadhyaya throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jimenez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Upadhyaya pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jimenez tries to break the clinch but Upadhyaya is controlling the position. #BC#
Jimenez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Upadhyaya shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jimenez is trying to defend but Upadhyaya finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Upadhyaya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jimenez keeps working. #T3#
Upadhyaya might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jimenez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jimenez is trying to stand up here but Upadhyaya is controlling him well.
Upadhyaya takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Upadhyaya is working for a kimura but Jimenez is defending it quite comfortably.
Upadhyaya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Upadhyaya throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Upadhyaya misses with a head shot. Jimenez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Upadhyaya throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jimenez trying to control the position.
Jimenez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Upadhyaya is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Upadhyaya fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Upadhyaya lands a two punch combo.
Carlos Jimenez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horrible takedown attempt by Jimenez or perhaps it was just good defense by Upadhyaya, which made it look bad.
Jimenez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Upadhyaya.
Raghave Upadhyaya is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jimenez takes one to the chin there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raghave Upadhyaya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Upadhyaya 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raghave Upadhyaya!
Raghave Upadhyaya took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Grind Never Stops'.

Event: SyFi 27
Date: Mar 23, 2018

#R1#
Joints stuffs the takedown.
Fazeli tries for a takedown but Joints circles away easily
and Joints counters with a big head kick but Fazeli shrugs it off.
Fazeli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joints drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fazeli defends it well.
Joints misses with a takedown attempt - Fazeli sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Joints looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Joints defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fazeli.
Joints throws a big counter head kick but Fazeli avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keon Fazeli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fazeli fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fazeli shoots in and drives through. Joints sprawls well.
Joints tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fazeli swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Joints shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Joints showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Fazeli manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T1##TD#
Fazeli manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Joints on his heels. He'll look to pass Joints's guard now, I'm sure.
Joints is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fazeli is controlling him.
Fazeli passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Joints is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fazeli's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fazeli is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Joints reverses the position - he's now on top in Fazeli's guard.
Fazeli has Joints pulled in close to control his posture.
Joints is working Fazeli over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Fazeli is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Joints trying to control but Fazeli is working from the bottom.
Fazeli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joints passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joints working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fazeli manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Joints seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Fazeli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joints is working away from the top position though.#ES#
Fazeli kicks off Joints and gets to his feet. #T3##CL#
Fazeli darts in and clinches Joints up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Joints fails to land.
Fazeli jumps guard but Joints stands there with Fazeli around his waist. Fazeli gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Joints is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Joints tries to pull guard but Fazeli holds him up against the cage and eventually Joints drops back down to his feet.
Joints with a knee to the head.
Fazeli is trying to drag Joints to the mat but Joints just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fazeli has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Joints is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
Joints goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fazeli prevents it.
Fazeli has Joints pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Joints manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Joints can't get the takedown.
Fazeli is working for takedown but Joints is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fazeli wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joints has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Joints is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fazeli can't fight it off and eventually Joints manages to take the fight to the floor. Fazeli looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Fazeli pushes Joints off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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 Keon Fazeli will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Joints or perhaps it was just good defense by Fazeli, which made it look bad.
Fazeli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Fazeli fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Joints sprawls well initially but Fazeli persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fazeli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joints's head.
Joints trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Fazeli is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fazeli works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joints struggling a bit here.
Fazeli moves into full mount!
Joints tries to lock up and control but Fazeli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Fazeli lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Keon Fazeli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fazeli content just to control the position here.
Fazeli has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Joints is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Fazeli with shots to the head and body - Joints looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB#
Fazeli jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Joints manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fazeli trying to control the action but Joints is working from the bottom.
Joints being controlled for a moment. #T2#
Joints tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Fazeli tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fazeli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joints can do to turn this around?#SU#
Fazeli stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Fazeli fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Joints to the ground. Fazeli is now in Joints's guard.
Our spies down at at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym inform us that Joints has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fazeli looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Fazeli sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fazeli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joints swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fazeli looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Joints controls Fazeli momentarily but Fazeli frees himself.
Fazeli is pushing down on Joints's leg trying to pass to half guard. Joints is fighting to maintain full guard but Fazeli has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Joints actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fazeli is looking to take a break and control but Joints is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fazeli moves into full mount! Joints won't be happy about that!
Fazeli wants to control the pace but Joints is squirming around nicely.
Fazeli lands a heavy elbow. #SUB#
Joints defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fazeli.
Fazeli scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fazeli seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Joints is holding on tight.
Fazeli content just to control the position here.
Fazeli trying to control but Joints is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keon Fazeli dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD#
Fazeli feints and as Joints raises his hands in defense, Fazeli changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fazeli trying to control but Joints is working from the bottom. #SU#
Fazeli gets to his feet - Joints follows without any prompting.
Joints stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joints wants it to stay on the feet.
Fazeli fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fazeli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joints looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joints stuffs the takedown attempt from Fazeli. Fazeli gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keon Fazeli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fazeli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Joints as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Fazeli shoots in for a takedown but Joints shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Joints tries to counter with a clinch but Fazeli shakes him off and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fazeli misses with a takedown attempt - Joints sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fazeli swats away the attempt to clinch by Joints.#CL2#
Fazeli tries to keep at a distance but Joints has taken the fight into the clinch.
Joints tries a body shot but Fazeli blocks it.
Fazeli drops down looking for an ankle pick but Joints pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fazeli fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Fazeli shoots for a takedown but Joints saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Joints wants to counter the offense by Fazeli and move into the clinch position.
Fazeli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Joints wants to counter the offense by Fazeli and move into the clinch position.
Joints shoots in for a double leg but Fazeli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Joints clinches up with Fazeli and pushes him back against the cage.
Joints misses with the head strike.
Joints gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fazeli. #TD2#
Joints drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Joints looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Fazeli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joints has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fazeli has managed to get both his arms back between Joints's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Fazeli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fazeli postures up in Joints's guard and throws a big left but Joints blocks it.
Joints wants to sweep here but Fazeli controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Fazeli has gone for a leg lock! Joints slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fazeli's guard.#REVB#
Joints trying to control the position from guard on top but Fazeli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Fazeli manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Joints tries to land a knee to the head but Fazeli blocks with his arms. #T4#
Joints is trying to pull guard but Fazeli has him pressed against the cage.
Fazeli is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fazeli is trying to break the clinch but Joints has him pressed against the cage.
Fazeli doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Joints breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fazeli dives in for a single leg takedown but Joints sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fazeli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joints manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fazeli or perhaps it was just good defense by Joints, which made it look bad.
Tieree Joints has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keon Fazeli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Fazeli gets the takedown into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tieree Joints comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fazeli has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: RISE 17 - Ray vs Jones
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Orndorf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Upadhyaya closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Orndorf has been cut.
Upadhyaya takes one to the chin there.#CUT#
It looks like Raghave Upadhyaya has been cut.
Upadhyaya dives in and grabs Orndorf's left leg, looking for a takedown. Orndorf pushes down on Upadhyaya's head and hops out.
Raghave Upadhyaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Upadhyaya throws a nice looking combination but Orndorf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Upadhyaya throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Orndorf showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Upadhyaya.
Upadhyaya looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Orndorf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Upadhyaya is looking for the big counter here.
BOOM! Orndorf lands a beautiful left hook that drops Upadhyaya. Upadhyaya tries to recover but Orndorf is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Upadhyaya lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Orndorf!
A very excited looking Daniel Orndorf rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Raghave Upadhyaya had this to say: 'FUCK'.

Event: SyFi 15
Date: Feb 23, 2018

#R1#
Fazeli has his takedown stuffed
and Fazeli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fazeli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fazeli looks to score with a jab to the body but Filipovic is just out of range.
As Fazeli tries to get set, Filipovic tries to push him back and clinch up but Fazeli manages to avoid the attempt.
Fazeli takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Filipovic leaves Fazeli with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Keon Fazeli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fazeli closes the distance and clinches up with Filipovic, looking for a takedown. Fazeli pushes Filipovic against the cage but Filipovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mirko Filipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keon Fazeli.
Fazeli looks to throw the jab but Filipovic is out of range.
Fazeli darts in looking for a takedown but Filipovic gets double underhooks and turns Fazeli into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Filipovic throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Fazeli stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Filipovic follows into mount!
Fazeli has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fazeli is trying to escape the mount.
Filipovic scores with a couple of good head shots there. #ROC#
Fazeli is rocked!#SUB#
Filipovic looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T1#
Filipovic lands a big elbow.
Fazeli is still in real trouble! Can Filipovic finish him?
Filipovic is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fazeli can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fazeli is in a horrible position here. Filipovic smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fazeli tries to lock up and control but Filipovic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Filipovic looking to control but Fazeli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fazeli keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Filipovic lands a big shot to the head and Fazeli winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mirko Filipovic!
In defeat, Keon Fazeli stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well this was dissapointing'.

Event: ABW 106 Verygood - Jones
Date: Feb 13, 2018

#R1#
Dignam scores with a sloppy right hand. Killa should have avoided that one. #CL#
Dignam drives through and clinches with Killa against the cage.
Dignam misses with a short punch on the inside.
Killa misses with a punch on the inside.
Dignam lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Killa.
Dignam lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Killa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dignam lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Killa.
Killa looks winded!
Dignam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Killa has a couple of punches blocked by Dignam.
Dignam lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Dignam.
Still in the clinch, Dignam scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dignam working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dignam lands a right hand that snaps the head of Killa backwards.
Dignam lands a right hand that snaps the head of Killa backwards.
Dignam lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dignam lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dignam pushes Killa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Dignam scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dignam lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dignam creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Dignam. #ROC#
Killa is rocked!
Dignam scores with a shoulder strike.
Killa is still on wobbly legs! Can Dignam finish him?#T1#
Dignam dips a shoulder and cracks Killa with a mighty uppercut! Killa falls back against the cage and Dignam unloads with a barrage of strikes! Killa is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Dignam screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergeant Dignam!
Sergeant Dignam tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: WorldClass Invitational 4
Date: Feb 11, 2018

#R1#
Bragg fails with the takedown.
Whitaker lands a really nice looking cross but Bragg seems unphased. #CUT2#
It looks like Brandon Bragg has been cut.
Whitaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bragg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitaker . Bragg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bragg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bragg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bragg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker drops Bragg with a big left hand! Bragg is injured, injured bad! Whitaker jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Whitaker !
Brandon Bragg spoke after the fight, saying 'Charlie Strong is the worst thing to happen to Texas Football'.

Event: SyFi 5
Date: Feb 02, 2018

#R1#
Fazeli thuds a left hand into Bardakci's body.
Fazeli shoots in for a takedown but Bardakci shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bardakci attempts a counter takedown but Fazeli avoids it well and moves away.
Fazeli wants to clinch but Bardakci slips to the side#TD#
and Bardakci counters with a single leg into guard. Fazeli didn't expect that.
Bardakci is looking to advance position but Fazeli has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Bardakci is squirming around, avoiding Fazeli's attempts to control the action.
Fazeli wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Fazeli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fazeli wants to stand but Bardakci is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Bardakci has given up his back here. Will Fazeli look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Fazeli wants to control but Bardakci is keeping busy.#T1#
Bardakci trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Fazeli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fazeli throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Bardakci trying to control the position but Fazeli manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Bardakci 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 Fazeli gets his way! #SUB2#
Fazeli is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bardakci is defending well though. Fazeli let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Fazeli is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bardakci knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bardakci for a finish.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2##SUB2#
Bardakci showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Fazeli working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bardakci tries to break free.
Fazeli thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
I really don't envy Bardakci right now. #T3##SUB2#
Fazeli working for a choke but Bardakci is defending well.
Fazeli tries to get the hooks in deep but Bardakci pushed the leg off.
Bardakci surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Bardakci wants to get back to his feet.
Bardakci wants to control his opponent's hands but Fazeli gets his hands free. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bardakci can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Fazeli working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Fazeli loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Bardakci hold on? #SUB2#
Fazeli working for a choke but Bardakci is defending well. #SUB2#
Fazeli is looking for the choke from the back position but Bardakci is controlling his hands well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fazeli slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Bardakci is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Fazeli looking to break Bardakci's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bardakci remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fazeli will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keon Fazeli dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Fazeli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bardakci as he jumps to the side.
Bardakci swats away the attempt to clinch by Fazeli.
Bardakci tries to counter with a takedown but Fazeli is quick to defend against it.
Fazeli throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Bardakci decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fazeli's guard.#ES2#
Fazeli manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nazim Bardakci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fazeli throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Bardakci counters with a shoot takedown. Fazeli fights it but they end up in guard.
Bardakci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fazeli is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fazeli is on top in guard. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fazeli wants to pass the guard but Bardakci is keeping the position.
Bardakci is looking to stand up but Fazeli isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Bardakci lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bardakci landing with the ground and pound.
Bardakci looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bardakci looking to sit in guard and control but Fazeli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Fazeli trying to control the position from guard on top but Bardakci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fazeli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fazeli trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bardakci manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T2#
Bardakci tries to free his leg and advance position but Fazeli is retaining full guard.
Fazeli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bardakci won't allow Fazeli to get back to his feet.
Bardakci postures up.
Bardakci tries to free his leg and advance position but Fazeli is retaining full guard.
Bardakci postures up.
Bardakci has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fazeli is breathing heavily.
Bardakci is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bardakci wants to pass the guard but Fazeli is keeping the position.
Bardakci stops Fazeli from standing up.
Fazeli keeping moving, preventing Bardakci from controlling successfully.
Bardakci postures up. #T3#
Bardakci trying to control but Fazeli is working from the bottom.
Fazeli has momentary wrist control but Bardakci slips an elbow through the middle.
Keon Fazeli has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Bardakci is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bardakci throws an elbow that misses. Fazeli uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bardakci's guard. Nice move by Fazeli!#REVB#
Fazeli trying to control the position from guard on top but Bardakci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fazeli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bardakci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fazeli keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Bardakci lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Bardakci drops back looking for a leg! Fazeli is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fazeli manages to kick Bardakci off! Bardakci jumps back into Fazeli's guard.
Bardakci lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fazeli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bardakci accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bardakci passes Fazeli's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bardakci seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nazim Bardakci dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Fazeli misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Bardakci counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bardakci.
Fazeli keeping full guard, as Bardakci tries to pass. #SUB#
Bardakci drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fazeli dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Fazeli trying to control the position from guard on top but Bardakci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fazeli advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fazeli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bardakci keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Fazeli tries to score with some ground and pound. Bardakci controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bardakci tries to escape but Fazeli is in control.
Fazeli throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fazeli trying to control the action but Bardakci is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fazeli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bardakci is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bardakci wants to control but Fazeli postures up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fazeli remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Fazeli trying to control the position but Bardakci is working away.
Fazeli throws a strike aimed at the side of Bardakci's head but Bardakci avoids it well.#SUB2#
Fazeli tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fazeli has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Fazeli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bardakci is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fazeli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Bardakci's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fazeli shoots in for a takedown but Bardakci shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fazeli throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Bardakci counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fazeli won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Bardakci tries for a kimura but Fazeli is defending well. #SUB#
Bardakci is trying to get an arm triangle but Fazeli is defending well. #SUB#
Bardakci tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bardakci has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Bardakci is chipping away with strikes.
Bardakci is looking to take a break and control but Fazeli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Bardakci goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fazeli rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bardakci's guard! Nice work there by Fazeli!
Fazeli trying to control but Bardakci is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fazeli is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bardakci is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bardakci has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bardakci drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fazeli manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bardakci has Fazeli in his guard.#REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keon Fazeli.
I think Fazeli 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keon Fazeli!
Post fight, Keon Fazeli took to the microphone: 'BOOM!'.

Event: RISE 11 - Comeau vs Aron
Date: Jan 29, 2018

#R1#
Upadhyaya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for Hales with that takedown attempt.
Upadhyaya misses with a few strikes there.
Upadhyaya lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#
It looks like Alex Hales has been cut.
Upadhyaya lands a right hook to the body.
Upadhyaya swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hales avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD2#
Hales closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Upadhyaya quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hales is thwarting Upadhyaya's attempts to control the position.
Hales thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Upadhyaya's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Upadhyaya manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #ES#
Upadhyaya has his feet on Hales's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
Hales will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Upadhyaya works over Hales's head and body with a nice combination.
Upadhyaya looks for a takedown but Hales sprawls well.
Upadhyaya misses with a double jab.
Hales goes for a double leg but Upadhyaya avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Upadhyaya continues to drive forward.
Raghave Upadhyaya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Hales.
Upadhyaya lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Raghave Upadhyaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Upadhyaya shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hales manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Hales manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Upadhyaya is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Upadhyaya lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Upadhyaya thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hales's head.
Hales is trying is best to control the position here.
Upadhyaya thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hales is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
Upadhyaya trying to control the action but Hales is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Upadhyaya seems to be looking for submissions.
Upadhyaya tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hales knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #ES2#
Hales makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Upadhyaya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Upadhyaya throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hales fails with the takedown.
Upadhyaya lands with a nice combination. Hales backs away looking to recover.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Upadhyaya.
Hales darts in looking for a takedown but Upadhyaya gets double underhooks and turns Hales into the cage.
Upadhyaya misses with a few strikes there.
And Hales tries to counter it with a takedown but Upadhyaya pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hales fails with a takedown attempt.
Hales shoots for a double leg takedown but Upadhyaya sprawls well. He's pushed Hales's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hales closes this distance looking for a takedown but Upadhyaya circles away.
Upadhyaya tests Hales's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
That has opened up Alex Hales's cut even more.
Hales darts in looking for a takedown but Upadhyaya gets double underhooks and turns Hales into the cage.
Upadhyaya looks to land a combination. Hales sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Upadhyaya is working the combinations to good effect here.
Upadhyaya lands a two punch combo. #ROC#
Hales is rocked!#TD#
Upadhyaya fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hales to the ground. Upadhyaya is now in Hales's guard.
Hales is still in real trouble! Can Upadhyaya finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Upadhyaya postures up in Hales's guard and throws a big left but Hales blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hales preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hales seems to have recovered his senses.
Hales is adopting a defensive guard.
Upadhyaya working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Upadhyaya works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hales preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Upadhyaya is keen to just control but Hales is a slippery customer.
Hales keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Upadhyaya not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hales is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Upadhyaya's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Upadhyaya's back!
Hales missing with punches from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raghave Upadhyaya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Hales's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Upadhyaya lands a two punch combo.
Upadhyaya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hales moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Upadhyaya defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hales.
Upadhyaya seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Upadhyaya digs a good hook to Hales's body.
Hales shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Upadhyaya pinned against the cage. Upadhyaya gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Upadhyaya moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Upadhyaya fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raghave Upadhyaya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Upadhyaya tests Hales's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Upadhyaya fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hales fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Upadhyaya avoids it really well and circles away.
Raghave Upadhyaya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Hales.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Upadhyaya grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Hales takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Upadhyaya cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Raghave Upadhyaya!
Raghave Upadhyaya took some time post fight to say the following; 'Grind Never Stops'.
The defeated Alex Hales had this to say: 'Congrats to him. He was the better man tonight. I'll be back.. That's for sure. '.

Event: ABW 99 Distacio Jr - Mumba
Date: Jan 18, 2018

#R1##CL#
Dignam fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cotton, pushing him back against the cage.
Dignam misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Dignam.
Cotton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cotton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dignam gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Dignam scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dignam gets through Cotton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dignam lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cotton backwards.
Cotton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cotton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dignam struggles to land a body shot inside as Cotton controls his hands.
Dignam digs a right hand into Cotton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cotton's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Dignam.
Cotton tries to land knees in the clinch but Dignam avoids the damage to the body.
Cotton tries to throw a body punch but Dignam avoids it by throwing Cotton back against the cage.
Dignam lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Dignam.
Dignam lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cotton backwards. #ROC#
Cotton is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dignam avoiding damage as Cotton throws knees to the body.
Dignam avoids a wild elbow strike from Cotton.
Dignam lands with a light punch inside.
Cotton is still on wobbly legs! Can Dignam finish him?
Nice body punch from Dignam - that landed with a thud.
Dignam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cotton looks winded!
Dignam tries to work over Cotton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cotton seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Cotton is trying to force a seperation but Dignam has the dominant position.
Cotton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dignam digs a right hand underneath Cotton's ribcage. Cotton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Dignam. #KD#
Dignam floors Cotton with a big punch on the inside! Cotton is trying to recover but Dignam dives into side control. #CUT#
It looks like Leon Cotton has been cut.
Cotton seems a little lost for a moment, as Dignam dominates the positioning.#SU#
Dignam stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Dignam clinches up with Cotton and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Dignam - that landed with a thud.
Dignam scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dignam scores with a shoulder strike.
Cotton takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dignam.
Dignam makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#KD#
Dignam drops Cotton with a big right hand! Dignam charges in looking to finish - Cotton manages to keep Dignam in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
Dignam trying to control the position from guard on top but Cotton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Dignam throwing strikes from guard but Cotton blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Cotton looking for a guillotine here but Dignam defends easily.
Dignam sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Dignam avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Cotton pushes a forearm under Dignam's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dignam is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leon Cotton!
In his post fight interview, Leon Cotton started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ACL - Fight Night 3
Date: Jan 05, 2018

#R1##CL#
Fazeli has closed the distance and engaged Chimper in a clinch.
Fazeli prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fazeli letting Chimper take a breather here.
Chimper is trying to break the clinch but Fazeli has him pressed against the cage.
Fazeli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chimper's efforts to push away.#BC#
Fazeli manages to break the clinch.
Fazeli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Fazeli slams his shin into Chimper's torso.#TD2#
Chimper shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Fazeli has one foot on Chimper's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Fazeli has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Fazeli jabs Chimper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fazeli.
Fazeli lands with a nice body kick.
Keon Fazeli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fazeli moves out of range of the body kick from Chimper. #CL#
Fazeli has managed to clinch. #TD#
Fazeli gets control of Chimper's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fazeli will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fazeli trying to control the position here.
Chimper prevents Fazeli from getting back to his feet.
Chimper's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Chimper throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Chimper is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chimper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chimper looking to sit in guard and control but Fazeli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fazeli is stalling in the full guard.
Fazeli has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fazeli lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fazeli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chimper is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Fazeli wants to control from the top but Chimper keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fazeli working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chimper's head.
Chimper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fazeli wants to pass the guard but Chimper is keeping the position.#SU#
Fazeli decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Fazeli pushes Chimper up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Fazeli gets control of Chimper's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fazeli will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fazeli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Chimper trying to control but Fazeli is working from the bottom.
Fazeli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Chimper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fazeli tries to pass to full mount but Chimper defends it.
Fazeli working Chimper over with strikes.
Chimper wants to get back to full guard.
Fazeli is taking a breather. Chimper says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fazeli tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chimper knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keon Fazeli dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Fazeli scores with a takedown into Chimper's guard.
Fazeli is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fazeli looking to pass the guard.
Fazeli preventing the sweep.
Fazeli postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fazeli controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fazeli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T1#
Fazeli preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fazeli looks for a takedown but Chimper sprawls well.#TD#
Chimper gets caught flat footed, as Fazeli shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fazeli sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chimper's guard.
Keon Fazeli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chimper is looking to improve his position.
Fazeli is looking to pass Chimper's guard but actually Chimper recovers to full guard.
Fazeli looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Fazeli trying to control but Chimper is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fazeli drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chimper looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chimper looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chimper! #REVB#
Fazeli wants to control but Chimper postures up.#SUB2#
Chimper working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fazeli is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Fazeli is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Chimper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chimper is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Chimper goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fazeli has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chimper but great work by Fazeli.#SUB#
Fazeli in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Chimper is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keon Fazeli!
Keon Fazeli took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'BOOM!'.
In defeat, Jake Chimper stepped up to the mic, saying 'I took this fight on very short notice. I'm not making excuses, I'm just saying that if I had a full camp, My hand would be raised.'.

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