Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2018

#R1##TD#
Peel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU#
Peel stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bandai to get to his feet.
Bandai scores with a three punch combo!
Peel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bandai.
Bandai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bandai tries to avoid it but Peel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bandai to the ground. Bandai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bandai connects with a body shot that sends Peel's belly button to the back.
Peel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bandai but Bandai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baki Bandai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandai misses with the combination.
Peel throws a jab when Bandai was well out of range.
Peel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Peel there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bandai!
Peel wants to clinch up but Bandai keeps it at a distance.
Peel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bandai but Bandai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Peel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandai throws a series of punches but Peel avoids them all with ease.
Peel throws a head kick but Bandai moves out of range.
Peel tries to clinch up but Bandai circles away and keeps his distance.
Bandai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Peel circles away quickly and effectively.
Bandai throws a looping overhand right but Peel ducks down to avoid it.
Peel swinging wildly here.
Peel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bandai sprawls well. Bandai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Peel gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Peel avoids the body shot from Bandai. #CL#
Peel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bandai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bandai tries to break the clinch but Peel is controlling the position. #BC#
Peel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bandai misses with a double jab.
Bandai lands with a nice combination. Peel backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Peel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Peel shoots in looking for a takedown but Bandai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Peel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bandai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bandai avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Peel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peel tries to clinch up.#TD#
Peel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Peel in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Peel works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bandai being controlled for a moment. #SU#
Peel stands up. #T4#
Bandai throws a nice looking combination but Peel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bandai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Peel circles away quickly and effectively.
Peel wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bandai enables Peel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bandai manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bandai keeping full guard, as Peel tries to pass.
Peel is looking to pass into half guard but Bandai pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bandai is in guard.#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandai wanted to stand there but Peel had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baki Bandai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Peel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bandai back to the cage. Peel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#
It looks like Baki Bandai has been cut.
Bandai misses with a series of wild punches.
Peel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Peel moves out of range as Bandai strikes.
Some wild striking there from Bandai.
A nice combination there by Bandai.
Bandai throws a series of punches but Peel avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandai throws a right and a left that Peel avoids nicely.
Bandai lands a jab to the head.
Bandai pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Peel back to the cage. Bandai follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Peel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bandai to the mat! Bandai manages to get full guard.
Peel content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Peel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Danny Peel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bandai is breathing heavily.
Peel is taking a breather. Bandai 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.
Peel wants to free his trapped foot but Bandai is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bandai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peel.
Peel is trying to control the action in half guard but Bandai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Peel stalling.
Peel throwing shots but Bandai is blocking nicely.
Peel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Peel moves in looking to clinch but Bandai pushes him off.
Peel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bandai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Peel has time to react.
Peel slips a jab and a cross from Bandai. #TD#
Bandai gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Peel to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bandai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bandai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peel. #T4#
Peel is stalling in the full guard.
Peel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bandai for as long as he can get away with.
Peel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peel trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Baki Bandai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Baki Bandai's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bandai misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Peel moves into the clinch.
Bandai is trying to break free.
Bandai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Peel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bandai's efforts to push away.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Peel digs a right hand underneath Bandai's ribcage. Bandai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bandai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Bandai. Those never looked like landing.
Bandai avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Peel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bandai was covering up waiting for the punch and Peel finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bandai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Peel has gone for a leg lock! Bandai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Peel's guard.#REVB##T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Peel is on top in guard. #REVR#
Peel slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Peel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bandai has managed to free his arm - good work. #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.
Still in half guard, Peel seems content to control.
Bandai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Peel scores with a couple of nice shots.
Peel stalling.
Peel works his foot free and advances to mount.
Peel looking to finish Bandai with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bandai!#T3#
Bandai takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Peel controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peel looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #SUB#
Peel goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bandai is on top in guard.
Peel wants to stand up but Bandai is controlling him.
Peel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Peel tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Bandai tries to stand but Peel is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Peel working for a triangle but Bandai defends it easily.
Peel working a defensive guard but Bandai passes into half guard.
Baki Bandai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Peel.
Bandai trying to control the position from guard on top but Peel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Peel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bandai 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baki Bandai!

Event: DFN#56 Fakiiri vs Napoleon
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Stanky has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stanky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stanky throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Rio pulls guard effortlessly.
Stanky is looking to stand up but Rio won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stanky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stanky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanky wants to stand but Rio is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Stanky moves into range and clinches up with Rio.
Stanky throws a head punch that misses.
Stanky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stanky lands a hook that snaps the head of Rio backwards.
Stanky misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Stanky.
Rio fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stanky works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rio is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Stanky.
A short left from Stanky. #T2#
A short left from Stanky.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stanky scores with a hook to the body.
Stanky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rio backwards.
Stanky lands a hook that snaps the head of Rio backwards.
Stanky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stanky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stanky scores with a shoulder strike.
Stanky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rio backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Joseph Rio has been cut.
Rio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#
Rio is rocked!
Stanky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Rio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A hook to the body from Stanky.
Stanky pushes Rio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stanky stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stanky lands a nice uppercut.
Stanky throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Stanky - that landed with a thud.
Stanky lands a nice uppercut.
Rio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stanky lands a big right hand that drops Rio! The killer instinct kicks in and Stanky finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Stanky!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franky Stanky!
Franky Stanky got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: DK Battlegrounds IX
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Goncalves throws a right hand that misses
and Quayle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goncalves connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Quayle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Quayle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice cross by Quayle.
Quayle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goncalves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quayle fails with a takedown attempt.
Quayle scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Goncalves 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#
Goncalves is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Quayle moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Goncalves! Quayle continues to tee off on Goncalves, landing with a left and a right! Quayle connects with a right hand that leaves Goncalves sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Quayle!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kam Quayle!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2018

#R1#
Bandai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bandai throws a series of punches but Ford avoids them all with ease.
Ford just misses with a punch to the body.
Bandai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ford throws a series of punches but Bandai avoids them all with ease.
Ford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ford throws a right hand that misses
and Bandai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ford thinking.
Ford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by Ford.
Bandai misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Ford was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ford throws the left hand but Bandai avoids the punch easily.
Bandai throws a series of punches but Ford moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bandai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ford has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Ford misses.
Bandai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ford.
Bandai moves away from the strike by Ford.
Bandai throws a right and a left that Ford avoids nicely. #T1#
Ford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Bandai.
Ford takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bandai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ford with the counter takedown but Bandai avoids it easily.
Bandai defending well as Ford loads up on a big left hand.
Bandai throws a big counter combination but Ford scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ford misses with a hook
and Bandai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bandai misses the shot to the body.
Ford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bandai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ford throws a big shot that misses.
Bandai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bandai misses with a double jab
and Bandai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ford throws a lazy uppercut
and Bandai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandai misses with a wild combination.
Bandai misses with a two punch combination.
Bandai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ford.
Ford walks into a jab.
Bandai throws out a powerful jab.
Ford scores with a nice head shot.
Ford lands with a straight right. Bandai didn't see that one coming.
Bandai lands with a cross.
Ford throws the left hand but Bandai avoids the punch easily.
Bandai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ford appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ford misses with an uppercut.
Bandai avoids the body shot from Ford.
Bandai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T3#
A right-left combo lands from Bandai.
Bandai throws a right hand that Ford ducks under and follows up with a left that Ford also avoids with ease.
Ford scores with a jab to the head.
Bandai staying out of range there.
Bandai pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ford back to the cage. Bandai follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ford might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bandai is breathing heavily.
Bandai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ford's head backwards.
Bandai throws a right hand that Ford ducks under and follows up with a left that Ford also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ford. Bandai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandai moves away.
Ford throws a hook but Bandai blocks it.
It looked like Bandai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A slow jab from Ford misses its intended target.
Bandai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandai swings for the body but Ford moves out of range.
Ford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandai.
Eddie Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Bandai throws a series of punches but Ford avoids them all with ease.
Bandai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ford.
Ford throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bandai counters with a series of strikes. Ford will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bandai is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bandai misses with a two punch combination.
Ford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Bandai to counter with a crisp jab.
Bandai lands with a shot to the body.
Bandai throws a right hand that Ford ducks under and follows up with a left that Ford also avoids with ease.
Bandai looks to land a combination. Ford sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bandai throws a series of punches but Ford moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bandai throws a right and a left that Ford avoids nicely.
Bandai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ford misses with a looping right.
Ford dodges the punch combination from Bandai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baki Bandai 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#
Bandai misses with a double jab.
A jab from Bandai does it's job there.
Bandai tests Ford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bandai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ford throws out a loose jab but Bandai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bandai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Baki Bandai is winning the standup battle so far.
Ford throws a lazy right hand but Bandai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bandai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baki Bandai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ford misses with an uppercut. Bandai saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bandai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ford might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bandai has got the better of the exchanges.
Bandai throws a combination that misses
and Ford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ford swings widly with a right hand
and Bandai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Ford looks to land a left hand but Bandai moved out of range nicely.
Bandai misses with a wild body shot.
Bandai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ford.
Bandai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bandai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ford can do to turn this around?
Ford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Bandai to counter with a crisp jab.
Bandai works over Ford's head and body with a nice combination.
Ford has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ford just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Bandai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bandai throws a right and a left that Ford avoids nicely.
Bandai staying out of range there.
Bandai tries to bum rush Ford with a series of wild strikes but Ford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bandai misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Bandai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ford misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford misses with a hook. Bandai ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Bandai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ford.
Bandai lands a slapping body shot.
Ford throws a jab but it's blocked by Bandai.
Bandai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ford.
Jab by Ford.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandai moves away.
Bandai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ford is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ford throws a jab but it's blocked by Bandai.
Nice shot by Ford.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ford. Bandai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bandai staying out of range there.
Ford swings widly with a right hand
and Bandai counters with a left to the body.
Bandai shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ford eats them both and turns towards Bandai to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3#
A big left from Ford misses.
Ford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandai.
Ford misses with a left hand
and Bandai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ford swings for the body but Bandai moves out of range.
Ford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bandai tests Ford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bandai misses with a two punch combination.
Bandai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bandai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bandai swinging wildly here.
Bandai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
Bandai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ford misses with a straight left.
Bandai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bandai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ford scores with a punch to the head.
Ford throws a hook but Bandai blocks it.
Ford dodges the punch combination from Bandai.
Ford dodges the punch combination from Bandai.
Bandai slips under a jab from Ford.
Bandai misses with a wild combination.
Bandai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baki Bandai dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ford. Bandai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ford throws out a powerful jab.
Bandai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bandai throws a right and a left that both miss.
A shot to the body from Ford misses
and Bandai counters with a left and a right that stings Ford.
Ford throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Ford misses.
Bandai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ford misses with a double jab.
Bandai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bandai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bandai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bandai drops his hands momentarily and Ford takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Bandai. Those never looked like landing.
Ford throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Bandai to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Bandai slips under a jab from Ford.
Bandai lands an overhand right.
Ford shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bandai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ford.
Ford throws a hook to the side of Bandai's head but Bandai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ford throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bandai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ford, as that shot connected.
Ford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bandai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bandai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ford misses with a hook.
Bandai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ford connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bandai misses with a wild combination.
Ford now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Bandai pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ford back to the cage. Bandai follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bandai throws a nice looking combination but Ford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bandai throws an off balance right hand
and Ford counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bandai thinking.
Ford throws a lazy right hand but Bandai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bandai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ford lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bandai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bandai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ford.
As Ford looks to move away, Bandai throws a big counter combo but Ford just gets out of the way.
Bandai swinging wildly here. #T3#
Ford misses with a hook.
Bandai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ford missing with a left hand there. Bandai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Bandai does it's job there.
Good shot there by Ford.
Bandai misses with a series of wild punches.
Bandai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ford keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ford clobbers Bandai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bandai throws a right and a left that Ford avoids nicely.
Bandai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ford.#T4#
Ford throws a looping overhand right but Bandai ducks down to avoid it.
Ford looks to throw the jab but Bandai is out of range.
Bandai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bandai lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandai misses with a few strikes there.
Ford works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ford swings for the body but Bandai moves out of range.
Ford cracks Bandai with a good jab.
Ford loads up on a big right hand but Bandai slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Bandai.
Bandai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baki Bandai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bandai lands a jab.
Bandai takes one to the chin there.
Eddie Ford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bandai moves out of range as Ford strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Baki Bandai.
Well Bandai has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baki Bandai!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Cole throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marinho with the counter takedown but Cole avoids it easily.
Cole is looking to land body kicks.
Marinho feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Cole drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cole controlling from the top position.
Marinho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cole not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Marinho wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cole landing with the ground and pound.
Marinho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Cole engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cole is looking to work some ground and pound but Marinho has wrist control.
Cole not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cole advances position into side control!
Cole controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marinho taking a bit of punishment here - Cole scoring with strikes.
Cole is staying tight to Marinho's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Check out the look on Cole's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Cole looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Marinho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cole wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marinho dodges the ground and pound from Cole.
Cole slows the pace down.
Marinho is looking for a sweep.
Cole lands a nice forearm strike.
Cole staying calm.
Cole creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Marinho sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ty Cole 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##TD2#
Marinho shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cole manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Marinho wants to pass the guard but Cole is keeping the position.
Cole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cole 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cole is on top in guard. #REVR#
Cole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marinho can do to turn this around?
Cole slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Marinho wants to hit a switch here but Cole passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Marinho there!
Cole lands a heavy elbow.
Cole is landing with some decent strikes but Marinho is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cole looking to finish Marinho with some ground and pound. This is bad for Marinho!
Cole 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.
BOOM! Cole connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cole content just to control the position here.
Cole is landing with some decent strikes but Marinho is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cole prevents Marinho from getting the reversal.#T2#
Cole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cole lands a big shot there that rocks Marinho but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Marinho is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cole cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cole landing punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! Cole connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cole controlling his opponent. #T3#
Cole is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Marinho can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Marinho wants to control but Cole is having none of it.
Marinho is looking to improve his position but Cole isn't that keen on the idea.
Marinho in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Marinho regains half guard.
Cole working the head and body with strikes.
Cole slows the pace down in half guard. #T4##SUB#
Cole 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.
Marinho on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cole is thwarting Marinho's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ty Cole dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Cole throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Marinho was covering up waiting for the punch and Cole finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cole 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.
Cole has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinho is trying to control the position but Cole postures up.
Cole is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Cole.#T1#
Cole is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Marinho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cole stays in close to Marinho's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cole misses with an uppercut.
Ty Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Cole. Those never looked like landing.
Cole throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cole throws an overhand right that lands on Marinho's shoulder, as Marinho tries to avoid the shot. #T2##TD2#
Marinho drives through with a takedown into Cole's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cole manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marinho manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Cole stays in close to Marinho's body and controls the position.
Cole'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.
Cole postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cole stands up over Marinho, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Marinho trying to control the position. #T3#
Cole working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Marinho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cole showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ty Cole is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marinho is trying to keep Cole in close.
Cole is working Marinho over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #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.
Cole is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cole continues to hold on tight.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cole throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Walter Marinho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cole lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cole.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cole swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Marinho gets in close and instigates a clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ty Cole!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2018

#R1#
Moore displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bandai.
Bandai darts in looking for a takedown but Moore gets double underhooks and turns Bandai into the cage.
Bandai shoots in but no luck this time.
Moore lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
JaMichael Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baki Bandai.
Moore moves out of range as Bandai throws a body kick.
Bandai lands with a shot to the body.
Moore looks to land a combination but Bandai avoids it well.
Moore tries a head kick but it misses.
Bandai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Moore counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandai shoots in and drives through. Moore sprawls well.
A counter left hand to the body from Moore misses its target.
Moore throws a half hearted mid kick.
Moore looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Moore throws a sloppy head kick and Bandai moves out of range easily.
JaMichael Moore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##TD2#
Bandai changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Moore looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bandai just content to control the position.
Moore tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
I would not like to be Moore right now. #SUB2#
Bandai looking for the choke but no joy. #T2#
Moore is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandai controlling the position well here. Moore rolled but Bandai kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Moore is trying to get back to his feet but Bandai has full control of the position and if anything, Moore has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3#
Bandai 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.
Let's hope that Bandai has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Bandai patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Moore wants to get back to his feet.
Bandai 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. #T4##SUB2#
Bandai is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Bandai has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bandai is punishing Moore with some ground and pound.
Moore is trying to get back to his feet but Bandai has full control of the position and if anything, Moore has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Bandai.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moore is trying to get back to his feet but Bandai has full control of the position and if anything, Moore has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baki Bandai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bandai will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bandai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moore swivels and escapes.
Moore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moore misses with a few strikes there.
Bandai throws a head kick that misses.
Moore tries to land a front kick but Bandai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
JaMichael Moore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bandai shoots in and drives through. Moore sprawls well.
Moore throws a counter high kick but Bandai was just alert enough to avoid it.
JaMichael Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baki Bandai.#CL2#
Bandai gets a clinch.
Bandai displaying some good clinch control by pressing Moore up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moore's efforts to push away.
Bandai tries for a takedown but Moore manages to get underhooks. #T1#
Bandai has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Moore is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Moore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bandai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bandai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moore's efforts to push away.
Bandai keeps control of Moore as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bandai leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bandai is trying to push Moore away but Moore has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Moore can't break the clinch.
Moore wants to get back to striking at distance but Bandai won't allow it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
Bandai gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Moore wants to get back to his feet but Bandai is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Bandai drops back looking for a leg! Moore is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moore manages to kick Bandai off! Bandai jumps back into Moore's guard.
Bandai stops Moore from standing up.
Moore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Bandai 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.
Bandai stays in close to Moore's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Moore misses with the combination. #CL2#
Bandai rushes Moore and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Moore's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bandai missing with knees to the body.
Bandai controlling the action here for a moment. #TD2#
Moore is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bandai is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Moore to the mat. Moore regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bandai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bandai's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Moore wants to stand up but Bandai is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baki Bandai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bandai misses with a body shot.
Moore throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Moore. Beautiful body shot.
Moore plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Moore! Bandai is out on his feet! Moore rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Bandai is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Bandai is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JaMichael Moore!

Event: DUEL#182 Pearson vs Dall
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Rio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Irvin is fending him off so far but Rio persists. Nope, Irvin circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Irvin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Irvin showed some decent athleticism there.
Rio trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Irvin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Irvin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rio!
Irvin wants to control the pace but Rio is squirming around nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Irvin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rio is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rio and Irvin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T1#
Rio prevents Irvin from improving position.
Rio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Irvin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rio keeps working.
Rio prevents Irvin from moving into mount.
Rio is trying to get back to half guard.
Rio is not content to let Irvin control the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Irvin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rio is not content to let Irvin control the position.
Rio is looking to reverse the position.
Irvin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Irvin tries to advance to mount but Rio denies him. #T3#
Irvin taking a breather here.
Irvin advances to full mount.
Irvin works his way to his opponent's back. #SUB#
Rio is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rio trying to control the hands but Irvin breaks the grip.
Irvin misses with punches from the back. #T4##SUB#
Rio defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Irvin tightening his grip on Rio, looking for the choke.
Rio is trying to break free.
Irvin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rio rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irvin is pressing down on Rio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rio is holding on for now.
Rio wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Irvin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Irvin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rio wants to control but Irvin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Irvin trying to pass the guard but Rio defending well.
Irvin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Irvin with shots to the head and body - Rio looks very uncomfortable down there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irvin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rio is desperately trying to improve his position but Irvin has a good base and remains in mount.
Irvin trying to control but Rio is having none of it. #T1#
Irvin with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Rio taking shots to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Joseph Rio has been cut.
Rio is breathing heavily.
Irvin looking to control but Rio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rio has given up his back. Will we see Irvin going for some submissions? #SUB#
Irvin has got his arm under Rio's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Rio has spun round into Irvin's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Irvin keeping full guard, as Rio tries to pass. #T2##SUB#
Irvin looking for a guillotine here but Rio defends easily. #SUB#
Irvin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Irvin is looking for a triangle but Rio pushes his legs off easily.
Irvin keeping full guard, as Rio tries to pass. #SUB#
Irvin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rio is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Irvin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rio defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Irvin looking for a guillotine here but Rio defends easily. #SUB#
Irvin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rio defends it easily.
Irvin keeping moving, preventing Rio from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Irvin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rio wants to control from the top but Irvin keeps moving. #SUB#
Irvin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rio is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Irvin.
Irvin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Rio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Irvin defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Irvin looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Irvin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Rio's cut.
That's time! Irvin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3##TD#
Irvin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Irvin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Irvin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rio can do to turn this around?
Irvin tries to pass to full mount but Rio defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Irvin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Irvin uses his free foot to push down on Rio's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rio.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Irvin working the ground and pound effectively. #SU#
Irvin stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #TD#
Irvin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rio manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Irvin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Irvin postures up. #T2#
Irvin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rio's guard.
Rio moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Irvin lands a couple of elbows.
Irvin passes Rio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Irvin wants to pass to mount but Rio is defending the position.
Irvin passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Irvin swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rio is now in Irvin's guard. A big mistake from Irvin there, giving up the dominant position! #T3#
Rio looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Irvin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rio passes into side control.
Irvin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rio working away.
Irvin is not content to let Rio control the position.
Irvin is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Irvin keeps working.
Irvin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rio's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Irvin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Irvin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Irvin manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Irvin clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Rio's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4##TD#
Irvin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rio sprawls well initially but Irvin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Irvin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Irvin's back!#SUB2#
Irvin has hold of Rio's leg, trying to break free but it's let Rio lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Irvin is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Rio throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joseph Rio!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Goncalves misses with a few strikes there.
Santos Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goncalves throws out the jab.
Santos Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Goncalves tries to sprawl out of it but Santos Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goncalves manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Goncalves throwing a counter right hand but Santos Jr manages to avoid it.
Santos Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Goncalves counters with a two punch combo.
Santos Jr throws a right hand that Goncalves ducks under and follows up with a left that Goncalves also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves cracks Santos Jr with an open hand slap.#TD2#
Santos Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Goncalves was covering up waiting for the punch and Santos Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Goncalves keeping moving, preventing Santos Jr from controlling successfully. #T1#
Goncalves wants to sweep but no luck.
Santos Jr wants to get up but he can't break Goncalves's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Goncalves looking to control.
Santos Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Goncalves is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Santos Jr is controlling him. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santos Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Santos Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Santos Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Santos Jr content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Santos Jr tries to advance to mount but can't.
Santos Jr trying to control the action but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
Santos Jr working the head with strikes.
Santos Jr trying to control the position but Goncalves is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Santos Jr decides to stand back up. #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.
A left lands for Santos Jr.
Santos Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santos Jr shoots in for a takedown but Goncalves shows good takedown defense.
Jose Goncalves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bj Santos Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santos Jr. Goncalves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santos Jr misses with a hook. Goncalves ducked under it nicely.
Santos Jr with a poor takedown
and Santos Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Goncalves tries to sprawl out of it but Santos Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goncalves manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Goncalves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bj Santos Jr will probably get the nod.
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#
Santos Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Goncalves's waist but Goncalves gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santos Jr off to one side. #CL2#
Santos Jr has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Goncalves breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Santos Jr has closed the distance and engaged Goncalves in a clinch.
Santos Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Goncalves walks away with a smile on his face. Santos Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Santos Jr slips a straight right by Goncalves.
Santos Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goncalves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Goncalves is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos Jr tries to clinch but Goncalves moves out of range.
Santos Jr tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Santos Jr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Goncalves looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Santos Jr in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Goncalves is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bj Santos Jr!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2018

#R1#
Marida stuffs the takedown attempt from Marinho. Marinho gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Marida closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Marida lands a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Marinho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marida postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marida scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marinho is trying to control the position but Marida postures up.
Marida preventing the sweep.
Marinho trying to keep a closed guard but Marida is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Marinho 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#
Marida wants to get back to his feet.
Marinho trying to control the action but Marida is working from the bottom.
Marinho has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
You get the feeling that Marida really doesn't like being in this position too much. #T2##SUB#
Marinho with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #ES2#
Marida bucks up and throws Marinho to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Alex Marida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Marida has closed the distance and engaged Marinho in a clinch. #TD2#
Marida has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Marinho regains guard immediately.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marinho is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marinho lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Marinho wants to pass the guard but Marida is keeping the position.
Marida is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marida wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Marinho manages to pass to side control. #ES2#
Marida kicks Marinho off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Marida scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T4#
Marida is thwarting Marinho's attempts to control the position.
Marida drops an elbow to the side of Marinho's head.
Marinho is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marida scores with a couple of nice shots.
Marida takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marida drops an elbow to the side of Marinho's head.
Marinho is trying to maintain the position but Marida is very close to passing his half guard.
Marida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marinho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marida is nestled in close to Marinho, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2#
Marinho is rocked!
Marinho on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oh Marinho is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marinho on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Marida dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Marida dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Marinho has had enough and taps out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Alex Marida!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2018

#R1##CL2#
McCarthy pushes Valdir up against the cage in a clinch.
Valdir swings wildly with an uppercut but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valdir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valdir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valdir tries to work over McCarthy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valdir misses with the head strike.
Valdir can't find room to land a body shot as McCarthy controls the action.
Valdir has a couple of punches blocked by McCarthy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
McCarthy manages to break the clinch.
McCarthy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Valdir throws a punch but it's blocked by McCarthy. #T1#
Valdir misses with a body punch. #BC2#
McCarthy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCarthy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Valdir misses its target.#CL2#
McCarthy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valdir. #BC2#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
McCarthy has managed to clinch.
McCarthy blocks a body shot from Valdir.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCarthy.
Valdir misses with some punches.
Valdir swings wildly with an uppercut but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valdir misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Valdir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCarthy's elbow.
Valdir can't find room to land a body shot as McCarthy controls the action.
Valdir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCarthy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valdir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valdir swings wildly with an uppercut but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valdir doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
McCarthy breaks the clinch.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown. Valdir tries to sprawl out of it but McCarthy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valdir manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3##CL2#
Valdir tries to keep at a distance but McCarthy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Valdir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valdir working aggressively here. #BC2#
McCarthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
McCarthy breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
McCarthy has Valdir up against the cage in a clinch. #T4##BC2#
McCarthy manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
McCarthy manages to break the clinch.
Valdir stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valdir wants it to stay on the feet.
Valdir was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
David McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdir stuffs the takedown.
Carlos Valdir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McCarthy.
Valdir walks into a stiff left hand from McCarthy.
McCarthy misses with an uppercut
and Valdir counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valdir defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David McCarthy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
McCarthy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Valdir swings wildly with an uppercut but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valdir blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Valdir tries to work over McCarthy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valdir can't find room to land a body shot as McCarthy controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdir lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Valdir.
Valdir can't find room to land a body shot as McCarthy controls the action.
Valdir goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Valdir misses with the head strike.
Valdir doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
McCarthy manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
McCarthy rushes Valdir and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
McCarthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCarthy swings widly with a right hand
and McCarthy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
McCarthy darts in and clinches Valdir up against the cage.
Valdir misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
McCarthy breaks the clinch.
Valdir on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from McCarthy misses the target.
Valdir appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Valdir misses with a punch to the body.
Valdir misses with a body punch.
Valdir struggles to land a body shot inside as McCarthy controls his hands.
Valdir misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Valdir fails to land.
Valdir goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
McCarthy moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
McCarthy prevents a body shot from Valdir. #BC2#
McCarthy breaks the clinch. #T3#
McCarthy lands a glancing blow to the side of Valdir's head.
McCarthy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Valdir cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
McCarthy moves into the clinch successfully.
Valdir misses with a punch on the inside.
McCarthy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valdir working aggressively here.
Valdir goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
McCarthy darts in and clinches Valdir up against the cage.
Valdir doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
McCarthy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
McCarthy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4##BC2#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
McCarthy moves into range and clinches up with Valdir.#BC2#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCarthy fails with the takedown.#CL2#
McCarthy moves into the clinch.
David McCarthy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
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!#BC2#
McCarthy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carlos Valdir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
McCarthy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McCarthy goes for a takedown attempt but Valdir pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Carlos Valdir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McCarthy.#CL2#
McCarthy has closed the distance and engaged Valdir in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David McCarthy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
McCarthy has closed the distance and engaged Valdir in a clinch. #BC2#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
McCarthy moves into the clinch successfully.
McCarthy prevents a body shot from Valdir.
Valdir has a couple of punches blocked by McCarthy.
Valdir struggles to land a body shot inside as McCarthy controls his hands.
Valdir doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
McCarthy manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt.
Valdir was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCarthy tries to bum rush Valdir with a series of wild strikes but Valdir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
McCarthy throws an overhand right that lands on Valdir's shoulder, as Valdir tries to avoid the shot.
Valdir seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
David McCarthy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCarthy misses with a straight right. #CL2#
McCarthy clinches with his opponent.
Valdir misses with some punches.
Valdir misses with a punch to the body.
Valdir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valdir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valdir.
Valdir misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
McCarthy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
McCarthy moves into range and clinches up with Valdir.#T2#
Valdir tries to work over McCarthy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valdir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valdir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valdir. #BC2#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCarthy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Valdir counter with a right hand. #CL2#
McCarthy clinches. #BC2#
McCarthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
McCarthy rushes Valdir and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
McCarthy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Valdir moves away from the strike by McCarthy. #CL2#
McCarthy rushes Valdir and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Valdir misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCarthy.
Valdir misses with some punches. #BC2#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
McCarthy closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Valdir. #BC2#
McCarthy breaks the clinch.
Valdir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valdir swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McCarthy cracks Valdir with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
McCarthy scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
McCarthy moves into range and clinches up with Valdir.
Valdir doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
McCarthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
McCarthy closes the distance and pushes Valdir back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
McCarthy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Carlos Valdir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valdir works on McCarthy's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
McCarthy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
David McCarthy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCarthy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valdir pinned against the cage. Valdir gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

And that's the end of the fight!
David McCarthy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCarthy 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David McCarthy!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2018

#R1#
Marinho attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Soren Bjerg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Bjerg fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Marinho to the ground. Bjerg is now in Marinho's guard.
Marinho 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marinho is on top in guard. #REVR#
Marinho wants to control from the top but Bjerg keeps moving.
Marinho knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bjerg on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjerg trying to keep a closed guard but Marinho is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Bjerg is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1##SUB2#
Bjerg pushes a forearm under Marinho's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Marinho is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Soren Bjerg!

Event: BANDAI 7: Destiny
Date: Sep 03, 2018

#R1#
Rondo lands with an overhand left.
Marinho ducks under a wild hook from Rondo.
Rondo misses with a straight right.
Marinho drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rondo defends it well.
Marinho shoots in for a double leg but Rondo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rondo misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Marinho counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rondo is pulling down on Marinho's head. It's preventing any offense from Marinho, at least for the moment.
Marinho is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rondo can't keep his opponent in guard - Marinho advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rondo tries to roll over but Marinho keeps him under control.
Rondo is working hard here to advance position.
Rondo is looking to control Marinho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rondo avoid being mounted?#T1#
Marinho controlling the action here.
Marinho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rondo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marinho stalling.
Marinho works his way into full mount!
Rondo can't escape the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Rondo tries to improve his position but Marinho has taken his back! Marinho has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Rondo tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Marinho pushes Rondo away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Walter Marinho!

Event: KOFC 121 - Fitzpatrick v James
Date: Sep 02, 2018

#R1#
McDonald has his takedown stuffed
and Goncalves counters with a three punch combo that has McDonald backing up. McDonald nods at Goncalves to acknowledge the strikes.
McDonald doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Goncalves counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonald misses with an uppercut
enabling Goncalves to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonald with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Goncalves counter with a right hand.
Jose Goncalves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny McDonald.
Goncalves getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McDonald falls off balance throwing a combination
and Goncalves counters with a straight right hand.
Goncalves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McDonald with a lazy takedown attempt
and Goncalves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goncalves moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald tries for a takedown but Goncalves circles away easily
and Goncalves counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Nice body kick there by Goncalves.
Goncalves lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Goncalves.
McDonald gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Goncalves to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonald looks winded!
McDonald throws a leg kick that is checked
and Goncalves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goncalves throws a one two combo.
McDonald has his takedown stuffed
letting Goncalves counter with a right hand.
Goncalves is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Goncalves jabs McDonald right on the nose. McDonald blinks but takes it well.#T2#
McDonald darts in trying to clinch
and Goncalves counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goncalves connects with a single shot there.
McDonald lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Goncalves is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Some wild striking there from Goncalves.
McDonald darts in trying to clinch
and Goncalves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johny McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
McDonald tries for a takedown but Goncalves circles away easily
and Goncalves counters with a stiff right hand.
Goncalves swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McDonald.
Goncalves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jose Goncalves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald darts in trying to clinch
and Goncalves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDonald has his takedown stuffed
and Goncalves counters with a three punch combo that has McDonald backing up. McDonald nods at Goncalves to acknowledge the strikes.
McDonald misses with a body shot
and Goncalves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Goncalves lands a really nice looking cross but McDonald seems unphased.
Goncalves lands with a right hand.
McDonald has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McDonald misses with the body kick
and Goncalves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goncalves lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheers as Goncalves lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDonald doesn't seem phased though.
Goncalves pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McDonald back to the cage. Goncalves follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McDonald throws a lazy head kick
and Goncalves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goncalves cracks McDonald with a right hand to the side of the head.
McDonald attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Goncalves seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Goncalves dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McDonald drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but McDonald might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Goncalves has got the better of the exchanges.
McDonald is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Goncalves with a hook.
McDonald shoots for a double leg takedown but Goncalves sprawls well. He's pushed McDonald's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jose Goncalves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
McDonald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Goncalves breaks from the clinch.
McDonald walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goncalves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goncalves circles away from the clinch attempt
and Goncalves counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
McDonald lands a high kick!
McDonald doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Goncalves counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Goncalves scores with a nice strike.
No joy there for Goncalves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goncalves is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Goncalves scores with a three punch combo!
McDonald wants to clinch but Goncalves slips to the side
and Goncalves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald wants to clinch
and Goncalves counters with a left and a right that stings McDonald. #T2#
Goncalves scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDonald in his tracks.
McDonald is trying desperately to land a takedown but Goncalves is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for McDonald.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald darts in trying to clinch
enabling Goncalves to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
McDonald instigates a clinch. #BC#
Goncalves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDonald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McDonald throws a lazy head kick
and Goncalves counters with a straight right hand.
McDonald tries to clinch but Goncalves moves away
and Goncalves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
McDonald drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T3##SUB2#
McDonald is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Goncalves is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
McDonald goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Goncalves rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McDonald's guard! Nice work there by Goncalves! #SU#
McDonald is working an open guard so Goncalves takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Goncalves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
McDonald tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Goncalves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald throws a combination that misses
and Goncalves counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
McDonald shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McDonald gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jose Goncalves is winning the standup battle so far.
Goncalves pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McDonald back to the cage. Goncalves follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McDonald moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goncalves with a jab.
Goncalves throws a combination. McDonald tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McDonald takes one to the side of the head.
McDonald moves to clinch but Goncalves breaks away
and Goncalves counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Goncalves dominated that second round.
That's time! Goncalves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
McDonald has his takedown stuffed
and Goncalves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goncalves lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Goncalves scores with a jab. McDonald acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD2#
McDonald gets a takedown into half guard.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goncalves keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald tries to pass to full mount but Goncalves defends it.
McDonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB2#
McDonald seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura but Goncalves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McDonald to get the leverage.
Goncalves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.
McDonald wants to pass to mount but Goncalves is defending the position.
Goncalves really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Goncalves pushes McDonald off but McDonald dives into side control. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU2#
McDonald stands up and we're back to a striking position.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Goncalves to counter with a crisp jab.
Goncalves looks to land a combination. McDonald sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McDonald drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Goncalves lands with an uppercut that bounces McDonald off the cage and back into range.
McDonald wants to clinch
and Goncalves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald with a lazy takedown attempt
and Goncalves counters with a left and a right that stings McDonald.
Jose Goncalves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny McDonald.#T3#
Good exchange - Goncalves coming out on top.
Both fighters circling a little - Goncalves finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Goncalves cracks McDonald with a right hand to the side of the head.
McDonald slips a jab and a cross from Goncalves.
McDonald gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goncalves.
McDonald on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McDonald misses with a takedown
and Goncalves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goncalves connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
Goncalves explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Goncalves closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goncalves connects with a looping right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Goncalves.
McDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Goncalves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goncalves keeps the fight on the outside.
Goncalves lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
McDonald pushes Goncalves up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald jumps guard but Goncalves turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Goncalves!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Martin closes the distance and clinches.
Rio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Martin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Martin seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin is looking to stall here but Rio recovers full guard.
Rio is controlling Martin's posture.#SUB#
Rio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martin is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rio keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Rio keeping full guard, as Martin tries to pass. #T1#
Martin won't allow Rio to sweep him here.
Martin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Martin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rio is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rio wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Rio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Martin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rio swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Martin is looking to advance position but Rio has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Rio avoids the attempt from Martin to control.
Rio tries to control but Martin wriggling away.
Martin tries to reverse the position but Rio maintains control.
Rio with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Martin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Martin wants to improve his position but Rio is controlling well. #T3#
Martin tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rio has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Rio wants to take Martin's back but he can't do it this time.
Rio looking to control but Martin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Martin working to try and regain half guard.
Rio fails to advance to Martin's back. #T4#
Martin tries to control Rio's body but Rio pushes him off. Martin squirms to his side and now Rio has his back!
Rio avoiding Martin 's attempts to control his hands.
Rio trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Martin just trying to survive but Rio is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Martin tries to break free. #SUB#
Martin showing good submission defense here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rio not allowing Martin to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Rio dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Rio pushes Martin up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Martin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rio looking to control.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Rio is keeping the position.
Martin trying to move into half guard but instead Rio has managed to sweep!#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martin is on top in guard. #REVB#
Martin tries to free his leg and advance position but Rio is retaining full guard.
Martin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin trying to control but Rio is working from the bottom.
Martin looking to pass the guard.
Martin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Martin wants to control from the top but Rio keeps moving.
Martin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rio trying to keep a closed guard but Martin is proving a slippery customer.
Martin wants to control from the top but Rio keeps moving.
Rio keeping full guard, as Martin tries to pass.
Martin trying to control but Rio is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Martin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rio keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Martin tries to free his leg and advance position but Rio is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Frank Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Martin drives through and clinches with Rio against the cage. #TD#
Rio has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Martin uses from the top position.
Martin wants to control from the top but Rio keeps moving.
Rio trying to keep a closed guard but Martin is proving a slippery customer.
Martin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rio swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Rio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Martin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rio is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Martin.
Martin advances nicely into full mount. #T4#
Rio is squirming around, avoiding Martin's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Martin is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rio has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rio!
Martin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Martin wants to hit a switch here but Rio passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Martin there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rio tries to control but Martin wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Martin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Martin dives in and scores a takedown into Rio's guard.
Martin looking to pass the guard.
Martin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Rio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Martin has gone for a leg lock! Rio slips out almost immediately though and dives into Martin's guard.#REVR#
Rio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Rio advances to mount. #SUB#
Martin tries to improve his position but Rio has taken his back! Rio has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Martin tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Rio pushes Martin away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joseph Rio!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2018

#R1#
Tinn throws a right and a left that Rio avoids nicely. #CL#
Rio forces Tinn back against the cage and clinches.
Rio is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tinn to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Tinn breaks from the clinch.
Tinn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tinn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tinn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tinn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Tinn tries to get set, Rio tries to push him back and clinch up but Tinn manages to avoid the attempt.
No joy there for Tinn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tinn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tinn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rio circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Tinn misses.
As Tinn tries to get set, Rio tries to push him back and clinch up but Tinn manages to avoid the attempt.
Tinn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rio has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Tinn.
Rio slips a jab and a cross from Tinn.
Tinn throws a series of strikes that have Rio backpedaling.
Tinn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tinn misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Tinn. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Tinn misses.
Rio seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tinn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rio seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tinn throws a right and a left that Rio avoids nicely.
Tinn fails to land with a series of punches.
As Tinn tries to get set, Rio tries to push him back and clinch up but Tinn manages to avoid the attempt.
Tinn misses with a wild combination.
Rio is looking to counter the offense by Tinn and move into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Tinn scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
Rio closes the distance and pushes Tinn back into the cage.#T2#
Rio fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tinn tries to break the clinch but Rio is controlling the position.
Tinn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rio has him pressed against the cage.
Tinn is trying to break free.
Rio is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tinn to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Rio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tinn wants to get back to striking at distance but Rio won't allow it.
Rio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Tinn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tinn scores with a three punch combo! #CL#
Rio has Tinn up against the cage in a clinch.
Tinn can't break the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Tinn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tinn throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Rio holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tinn can't break the clinch.
Rio jumps guard but Tinn stands there with Rio around his waist. Rio gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Tinn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tinn misses with the combination.
Tinn throws a right hand that Rio ducks under and follows up with a left that Rio also avoids with ease.
A left and a right from Tinn both land. Nice combination.
Tinn throws a right and a left that Rio avoids nicely. #T4#
Tinn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rio is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tinn.
Tinn is working the combinations to good effect here.
Rio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tinn stalks Rio and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rio's face. Rio staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tinn throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Rio moves into the clinch.
Rio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tinn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tinn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rio wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tinn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tinn stalks Rio and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rio's face. Rio staggers backwards, shaken.
Tinn misses with a combination #CL#
and Rio holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rio wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darryl Tinn 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#
Tinn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Tinn tries to get set, Rio tries to push him back and clinch up but Tinn manages to avoid the attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Tinn.
Darryl Tinn seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Rio moves into the clinch.
Rio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rio jumps guard but Tinn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tinn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tinn just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Rio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rio prevents Tinn from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Tinn breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Tinn misses.
As Tinn tries to get set, Rio tries to push him back and clinch up but Tinn manages to avoid the attempt.
No joy there for Tinn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tinn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rio circles away quickly and effectively.
Tinn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rio circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Tinn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rio wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tinn throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Rio counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rio.
Tinn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tinn wants to break free but Rio has control.
Rio jumps guard but Tinn stands there with Rio around his waist. Rio gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rio is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tinn to keep the fight standing.
Tinn wants to get back to striking at distance but Rio won't allow it.
Tinn tries to circle away but Rio has him pinned against the cage.
Rio fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tinn is trying to break the clinch but Rio is controlling him.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tinn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rio jumps guard but Tinn stands there with Rio around his waist. Rio gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Rio jumps guard and drags Tinn to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Tinn wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Rio's closed guard. He's half up but Rio has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Rio pivots and extends the arm, Tinn falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Rio! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Rio!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2018

#R1##TD#
Benson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rio tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Benson is in Rio's guard.#SUB2#
Rio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Benson preventing the sweep.
Benson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Benson lands a couple of elbows.
Benson being controlled here momentarily.
Benson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Benson throws a strike but Rio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Rio controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Benson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Benson wants to stand up but Rio is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rio pushes down on Benson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rio trying to control from half guard but Benson is working away.
Benson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rio is looking to advance position but Benson won't allow it.
Rio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Rio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rio takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Benson is trying to control Rio's posture. Rio takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Benson! Rio is rotating here... this could be the end... Benson is out! Rio has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joseph Rio!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2018

#R1##CL#
Parks moves into the clinch successfully.
Rio is trying to pull guard but Parks has him pressed against the cage.
Parks is trying to stall. #BC#
Parks breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Rio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Parks is trying to break the clinch but Rio has him pressed against the cage.
Parks is trying to push Rio away but Rio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Parks gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rio is controlling Parks's posture.
Parks is looking to work some ground and pound but Rio has wrist control.#T1##SUB2#
Rio is looking for a triangle here but Parks uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Parks misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Parks scores with a couple of short elbows.
Parks wants to stand but Rio has his arm trapped.
Parks working the ground and pound but Rio is defending the strikes. #T2#
Rio can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Parks goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rio has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Parks but great work by Rio.
Rio advances to full mount.
Parks tries to hold on but Rio postures up.
Parks can't escape the position.
Rio controlling his opponent. #T3#
Parks has given up his back. Will we see Rio going for some submissions?
Parks is trying to get back to his feet but Rio has full control of the position and if anything, Parks has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rio is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Parks is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Rio looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Parks taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joseph Rio!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2018

#R1#
Goncalves lets loose with a powerful body kick. Herring will feel that in the morning.
Goncalves looks to land a right hand but Herring moved out of range.
Herring is looking to slow Goncalves down with leg kicks.
Goncalves throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Herring slips a straight right by Goncalves.
Herring went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A punch lands to the side of Herring 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Herring wants to clinch up but Goncalves keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Herring has managed to clinch.
Herring unloads a knee to the mid-section. Goncalves lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Herring missing with knees to the body.
Herring prevents Goncalves from breaking the clinch.
Herring really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1##BC#
Herring manages to break the clinch.
Herring keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goncalves.
Sloppy strikes from Goncalves. Those never looked like landing.
Goncalves keeps the fight on the outside.
Goncalves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Goncalves misses with an uppercut
and Herring counters with a stiff right hand.
Goncalves loads up on a big right hand but Herring slips the punch.
Goncalves fails to land with a series of punches.
As Goncalves looks to move away, Herring throws a big counter combo but Goncalves just gets out of the way.
Herring throws a leg kick but Goncalves checks it.
Goncalves fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Herring slips a jab from Goncalves.
Goncalves takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Danga de danga de dang - Goncalves scores with a four punch combination!
A swing and a miss from Goncalves.#CL#
Herring darts in and clinches Goncalves up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Herring's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goncalves throws a push kick but Herring slaps the foot to one side.
A big right from Goncalves misses.
A quick step to the side and Herring tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Goncalves throws a lazy uppercut
and Herring counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Herring misses with the combination.
Goncalves throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Herring counters with a left and a right that stings Goncalves.
A low kick from Herring is predictable there
and Goncalves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Herring uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goncalves.
Herring drops his hands momentarily and Goncalves takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Goncalves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Herring.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Goncalves. #CL#
Herring clinches up with Goncalves and pushes him back against the cage.
Herring drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD#
Herring wants the takedown. Goncalves is fighting it off but Herring persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Goncalves's guard against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herring content to stall in guard here.
Goncalves wants to sweep here but Herring controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jose Goncalves will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Goncalves. Those never looked like landing.
Goncalves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lowell Herring is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goncalves misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Herring tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goncalves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Herring circles away quickly and effectively.
Herring slips under a jab.
Herring tries to clinch there but Goncalves circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herring fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goncalves is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Herring just misses with a punch to the body.
Herring misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goncalves! But no joy.#T1#
Goncalves swinging wildly here. #CL#
Herring moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Goncalves manages to break the clinch.
Herring uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goncalves.
Goncalves throws a series of punches but Herring moves out of range.
Herring went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Herring moves out of range as Goncalves strikes.#T2##CL#
Herring moves into range and clinches up with Goncalves.#BC2#
Goncalves manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Herring clinches. #BC2#
Goncalves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Goncalves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Goncalves misses.
Herring's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Herring duly obliges.
Herring keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goncalves.
It looked like Herring was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Herring avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Herring throws a low kick but Goncalves avoids it.
Goncalves swinging wildly here.
Goncalves is breathing heavily.
Goncalves missing with a left hand there. Herring was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Herring throws a leg kick which misses Goncalves's front leg but catches the back leg as Goncalves tries to avoid it.
Herring slips under a jab from Goncalves.
Herring uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goncalves.#T4#
Goncalves connects with a crisp jab.
Goncalves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Herring was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab from Herring finds it's way through Goncalves's defenses.
A big right from Goncalves misses.
Goncalves lunges at Herring with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Herring's hand.
Herring scores with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goncalves misses with a jab, cross combination.
Herring is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Goncalves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Goncalves circles away from the clinch attempt.
Herring staying out of range there.
Herring appears to be looking for a big counter.
Herring moves forwards but Goncalves connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Goncalves throws a combination. Herring tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC2#
Herring is rocked!
Herring throws a combination that misses
and Goncalves counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Herring falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jose Goncalves!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2018

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL2#
Rio clinches with his opponent.
Stark is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stark wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stark really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stark trying to stall but Rio improves his position.
Stark is trying to break the clinch but Rio has him pressed against the cage.
Stark tries to break free but Rio pushes him back against the cage.
Stark tries to break free but Rio pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Stark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Rio moves into the clinch.
Stark has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stark wants to get back to striking at distance but Rio won't allow it. #TD2#
Rio drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Rio looking for a triangle here. Stark is fighting it but it looks tight! Rio pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Stark is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joseph Rio!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Goncalves connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hayes's hands.
Hayes ducks under a wild hook from Goncalves.
Hayes tries to counter with a takedown but Goncalves is quick to defend against it.
Goncalves throws a right hand that Hayes ducks under and follows up with a left that Hayes also avoids with ease.
Hayes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Goncalves manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Hayes scores with a takedown into Goncalves's guard.
Goncalves is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Goncalves wants to stand and escape but Hayes is having none of it. #SUB#
Hayes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Goncalves is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hayes dives into side control. #T1#
Goncalves wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
You can see the frustration on Goncalves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hayes misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hayes controls the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Goncalves missing with a left hand there. Hayes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Goncalves looks to move away, Hayes throws a big counter combo but Goncalves just gets out of the way.#TD#
Hayes drives through with a takedown into Goncalves's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hayes chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hayes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Goncalves is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Goncalves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hayes is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Hayes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Goncalves is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hayes, into his guard. #REVB#
Hayes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goncalves wants to control from the top but Hayes keeps moving. #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.
Hayes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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 Darryl Hayes will probably get the nod.
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#
Goncalves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Decent striking displayed by Goncalves there.
A lazy left from Goncalves finds it's target.
Darryl Hayes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hayes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goncalves.#TD#
Hayes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves wants to improve his position but Hayes is controlling well. #SUB#
Hayes is looking for a kimura but Goncalves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hayes to get the leverage.
Hayes stops Goncalves from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Hayes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hayes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Goncalves for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Darryl Hayes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hayes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Goncalves misses with a straight left.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#TD#
Goncalves gets caught napping as Hayes dives in and scores a takedown. Goncalves manages to retain guard.#T2##SUB2#
Goncalves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hayes defends well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hayes prevents Goncalves from getting back to his feet.
Hayes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hayes lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Hayes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hayes throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hayes wants to clinch up but Goncalves keeps it at a distance.
Hayes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Goncalves connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hayes's hands.
Hayes staying out of range there.
Goncalves looks to land a left hand but Hayes moved out of range nicely.
As Goncalves looks to move away, Hayes throws a big counter combo but Goncalves just gets out of the way.
Goncalves might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hayes dodges the punch combination from Goncalves.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Hayes gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Goncalves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hayes defending well as Goncalves loads up on a big left hand.
Goncalves lands a jab.
Goncalves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hayes.
Hayes blocks a jab.
As Goncalves looks to move away, Hayes throws a big counter combo but Goncalves just gets out of the way.
Goncalves goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC2#
Hayes is rocked!
Goncalves lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Hayes falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jose Goncalves!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2018

#R1#
Marinho looks to land a body kick but Borges moved away.
Borges tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marinho throws a hook but Borges blocks it.
Marinho misses with a body shot.
Borges drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marinho defends it well.
A low kick from Marinho misses #TD2#
and Borges decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marinho's guard.
Borges working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Borges postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Borges accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marinho 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.
Borges with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinho has momentary wrist control but Borges slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Borges's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Borges lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Marinho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borges.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Borges accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marinho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marinho is breathing heavily.
Marinho is looking to stand up but Borges isn't so interested in that idea.
Marinho knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Borges on the ground.
Marinho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Borges postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Borges postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Borges working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marinho's head.
Borges postures up and lands a big shot to Marinho's brow.
Borges trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marinho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Borges connects with a couple of short punches.
Borges landing some decent shots from guard.
Marinho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Borges throwing strikes from guard but Marinho blocks nicely.
Borges scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Borges accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Borges is looking to work some ground and pound but Marinho has wrist control.
Borges trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Borges throwing strikes but missing.
Borges postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marinho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borges.
Marinho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borges.
Marinho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Marinho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borges.
Borges trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Borges trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Borges scoring with punches to the head and body.
Borges content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Borges is working Marinho over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Borges content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borges with a flurry of punches that miss.
Borges with a flurry of punches that miss.
Borges throwing strikes from guard but Marinho blocks nicely.
Borges postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Borges distracts Marinho with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Borges stands up over Marinho, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Borges throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marinho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marinho has momentary wrist control but Borges slips an elbow through the middle.
Borges postures up in Marinho's guard and throws a big left but Marinho blocks it.
Borges missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marinho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Borges loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marinho trying to control the position.
Borges is looking to work some ground and pound but Marinho has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borges with a nice head shot there.
Borges postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Borges scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eman Borges dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Marinho throws a right and a left that Borges avoids nicely.
Marinho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borges manages to avoid it.
Borges tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big left from Marinho misses.
Borges changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marinho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Borges tries to counter it with a takedown but Marinho pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Marinho throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Borges counters with a single leg into guard. Marinho didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borges working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borges throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Borges missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Borges working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marinho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Borges's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Borges with a nice head shot there.
Borges is working Marinho over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Borges has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Borges distracts Marinho with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Borges content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Borges trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Borges in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Borges with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Borges's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Borges lands a couple of digs.
Marinho is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Eman Borges has got the better of the ground game so far.
Borges trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Borges loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Borges working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Marinho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Borges lands a couple of digs.
Marinho wants to stand up but Borges is controlling him.
Borges chips away with some ground and pound.
Borges postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Borges scoring with punches to the head and body.
Borges throws a big elbow that misses.
Borges is in close to Marinho's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Borges lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Borges trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Borges postures up and lands a big shot to Marinho's brow.
Marinho is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Borges content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Borges postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Borges makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Borges working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Borges throws a big elbow that misses.
Marinho looking for a sweep. Not yet Marinho, not yet.
Borges lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Borges is working Marinho over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Borges throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Borges makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Borges with a flurry of punches that miss.
Borges working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Borges throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Borges won't allow Marinho to sweep him here.
Borges lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Borges postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Borges with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Borges trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marinho is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Borges is controlling him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Borges with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eman Borges showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Marinho wants to slow Borges down by chopping away at his legs.
Marinho goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marinho tries a head kick but it misses.
Marinho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Borges with the counter takedown but Marinho avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marinho. Borges does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marinho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borges was well out of range. Poor timing from Marinho.
Borges is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinho lands a leg kick that knocks Borges off balance momentarily.
Marinho goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Marinho throws a low kick but Borges moves out of range easily.
Borges with the counter takedown but Marinho avoids it easily.
Marinho throws a leg kick but Borges sees it coming and moves out of range.
Marinho throws a series of punches but Borges moves out of range.
Walter Marinho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marinho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Borges changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marinho misses with a body shot.
Borges ducks under a wild hook from Marinho.
Marinho looks to land a right hand but Borges moved out of range.
Borges with the counter takedown but Marinho avoids it easily.
Marinho misses with a combination #TD2#
and Borges counters with a single leg into guard. Marinho didn't expect that. #T2#
Borges is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Borges connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC2#
Marinho is rocked!
Borges distracts Marinho with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oh Marinho is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Borges working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Borges's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Borges connects with a couple of short punches.
Borges lands a couple of digs.
Borges scoring with some ground and pound.
Borges lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borges with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Borges scoring with punches to the head and body.
Borges has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Borges distracts Marinho with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Borges is looking to work some ground and pound but Marinho has wrist control.#T3#
Borges lands a couple of elbows.
Borges makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Borges makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marinho trying to keep a closed guard but Borges is proving a slippery customer.
Marinho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borges.
Marinho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Borges keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marinho's head.
Borges throwing strikes but missing.
Borges lands a couple of digs.
Borges working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Borges lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Borges stops Marinho from standing up.
Marinho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marinho seems to have got his legs back now.
Borges with a flurry of punches that miss.
Borges throws a big elbow that misses.
Borges content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Borges landing with the ground and pound.
Borges scoring with some ground and pound.
Walter Marinho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Borges is working Marinho over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Borges accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Borges lands a couple of elbows.
Eman Borges is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Borges looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eman Borges comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Borges 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eman Borges!

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