Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RapidFC 27
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1##KD2#
Daniels drops Dell Palmer with a beautiful combination! Dell Palmer stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Daniels is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Mander Dell Palmer has been cut.
Daniels looks to land a combination but Dell Palmer avoids it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Daniels darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#
Dell Palmer is rocked!
Daniels dances in with a quick combination. Dell Palmer is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Daniels snaps Dell Palmer's head back. Dell Palmer stumbles backwards against the cage. Daniels steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Dell Palmer's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Dell Palmer just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jackie Daniels!

Event: Judgement Night III
Date: May 10, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Harris shoots in and gets a takedown into Billeray's guard.
Billeray keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
Billeray being controlled here, momentarily.
Billeray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harris must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Harris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Billeray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Billeray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Harris wants to stand but Billeray has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Billeray is keeping the position for now.
Billeray looking for a sweep. Not yet Billeray, not yet.
Harris trying to control but Billeray is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Harris thows a leg kick but Billeray checks it #TD#
so Billeray counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Harris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Billeray stands up over Harris, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Billeray trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom. #T2#
Billeray loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Billeray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Billeray has managed to get both his arms back between Harris's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Billeray is in close to Harris's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Harris is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Billeray 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.
Harris is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Billeray trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Harris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Billeray is aware though and is defending well.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Billeray from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Harris is looking for a triangle but Billeray pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Billeray drops back looking for a leg! Harris is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harris manages to kick Billeray off! Billeray jumps back into Harris's guard.
Harris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Billeray stands up over Harris, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Billeray has gone for a leg lock! Harris slips out almost immediately though and dives into Billeray's guard.#REVB#
Billeray keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
Harris trying to control but Billeray is working from the bottom. #T4##SU2#
Harris decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Billeray, up you get!
Billeray shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Harris looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU2#
Harris decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Billeray, up you get! #CL2#
Harris darts in and clinches Billeray up against the cage.#TD2#
Harris has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Billeray regains guard immediately.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billeray working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bret Harris 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#
Harris shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Harris showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Billeray kicks off Harris and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Harris shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Billeray is trying to defend but Harris finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Harris stalling.
Billeray won't allow Harris to pass to mount.
Billeray trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Harris manages to pass to mount!
Billeray might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Billeray is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Harris wants to stand but Billeray is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Billeray bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Billeray wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving. #SUB2#
Harris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Billeray defends it easily.
Billeray lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Harris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Billeray defends it easily.#SUB#
Billeray drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Harris dives on top into guard.#REVB##T2#
Harris passes Billeray's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Harris is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Billeray tries to roll over but Harris keeps him under control.
Billeray moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Billeray looking for a sweep. Not yet Billeray, not yet.
Billeray trying to control the position.
Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Billeray working for a triangle but Harris defends it easily. #T3#
Harris passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Billeray manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Billeray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Billeray looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #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.
Harris wants to stand and escape but instead Billeray has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Billeray looking to sit in guard and control but Harris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Billeray looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Harris has picked Billeray up and slammed him! Billeray can't keep hold of the triangle and Harris manages to pass to side control!
Bret Harris has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Harris working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Harris wants to stand but Billeray has his arm trapped. #SUB2#
Harris wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Billeray, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Harris wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Billeray, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bret Harris 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Harris manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Billeray on his heels. He'll look to pass Billeray's guard now, I'm sure.
Harris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Billeray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Billeray controls Harris momentarily but Harris frees himself.
Harris advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Billeray manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Harris is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Harris is refusing to be controlled, as Billeray sits in half guard. #SUB#
Billeray is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Billeray trying to pass the guard but Harris defending well.
Billeray looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Billeray is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Billeray is working for a kimura here but Harris manages to reverse the position and he's now in Billeray's guard.
Billeray keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass. #T2#
Harris won't allow Billeray to sweep him here.
Harris has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Billeray is proving hard to escape from.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Billeray is keeping the position for now.
Harris keeps trying to improve his position.
Harris wants to control from the top but Billeray keeps moving. #SU2#
Harris stands and steps away. Billeray gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Billeray gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Harris to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Billeray uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T3##TD2#
Harris darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Harris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harris passes into side control, despite Billeray's attempt to control the position.
Harris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Billeray is trying to control Harris's posture but Harris avoids it.
Billeray tries to control but Harris manages to take his back.
Billeray tries to escape but Harris has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Will Harris go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T4#
Billeray can't escape the position.
Billeray wants to control his opponent's hands but Harris gets his hands free.
Billeray is trying to break free.
Billeray looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Tom Billeray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bret Harris 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.
Billeray is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Harris.
Billeray rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bret Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harris 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 5
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#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.
Bowman with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Mander Dell Palmer has been cut.
Bowman scores with a nice head shot.#KD2#
Bowman feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dell Palmer sprawling to the canvas! Dell Palmer rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bowman finish him?! #ROC2#
Dell Palmer is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dell Palmer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oh Dell Palmer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dell Palmer is breathing heavily.
Dell Palmer ducks into an uppercut from Bowman and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daquan Bowman!
Daquan Bowman managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Blue Moon, into his post fight interview.

Event: RapidFC 22
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Severini.
Johnson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Severini cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Severini scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #KD#
Severini waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Johnson to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Severini finish him?
Severini sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Severini stops Johnson from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Severini lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Severini is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Severini working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.#T1#
Severini slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Severini scoring with some ground and pound.
Severini scoring with punches to the head and body.
Severini stops Johnson from standing up.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Severini.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Severini slips an elbow through the middle.
Severini content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Severini is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Severini postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Severini gets to his feet and stands over Johnson, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Johnson felt that one! Severini unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Johnson from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom Severini!
Dom Severini seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sacrament
Date: Apr 12, 2019

#R1#
Kuznetsov lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuznetsov cracks a nice hook into Billeray's ribs.
Kuznetsov connects with a body shot.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuznetsov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Kuznetsov gets a clinch.
Billeray goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kuznetsov prevents it.
Billeray wants to take the fight to the mat but Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kuznetsov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #TD2#
Kuznetsov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
Billeray won't allow Kuznetsov to get back to his feet.
Our spies down at at Gym - AKA - Russia inform us that Kuznetsov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Billeray from controlling successfully.
Kuznetsov pulls Billeray in close to prevent any damage.
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Billeray from controlling successfully.
Billeray stops Kuznetsov from standing up.
Billeray landing with the ground and pound.
Billeray throwing strikes but missing.
Kuznetsov wants to sweep but no luck.
Billeray trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuznetsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Billeray postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kuznetsov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Billeray, into his guard. #REVB##T2#
Kuznetsov stands and throws Billeray's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kuznetsov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Billeray keeps working.
Billeray is trying to improve his position.
Billeray gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kuznetsov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Billeray looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Billeray gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Billeray is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kuznetsov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Billeray working for a triangle but Kuznetsov defends it easily.
Kuznetsov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kuznetsov stays in close to Billeray's body and controls the position.
Kuznetsov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Billeray is trying to keep Kuznetsov in close.
Billeray looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #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.#SU2#
Kuznetsov stands up from Billeray's guard - Kuznetsov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Billeray blocks the body kick.
Billeray takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Billeray takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
Kuznetsov gets underhooks to prevent Billeray's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Billeray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kuznetsov pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Kuznetsov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Kuznetsov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Billeray gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kuznetsov.
Billeray doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov connects with a crisp jab.
Billeray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuznetsov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Billeray looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billeray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it really well and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Kuznetsov. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Kuznetsov dips to his left and cracks Billeray with an uppercut!#CL2#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
Kuznetsov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuznetsov.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov just leaning against Billeray, taking a breather. #TD2#
Kuznetsov successfully pulls guard.
Billeray stopping the sweep attempt from Kuznetsov.#T2#
Billeray postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kuznetsov wants to stand up but Billeray is controlling him.
Billeray wants to control from the top but Kuznetsov keeps moving.
Billeray throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Billeray with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kuznetsov is pulling down on Billeray's head to control his posture.
Billeray trying to control but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom.
Kuznetsov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Billeray is one step ahead there.
Kuznetsov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Kuznetsov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Billeray throws a big right hand that misses.
Kuznetsov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Billeray is one step ahead there.
Kuznetsov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Billeray from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kuznetsov is on top in guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Billeray looking to control but Kuznetsov passes into half guard.
Billeray wants to control but Kuznetsov is keeping busy. #T4#
Billeray taking some punishment here, with Kuznetsov in his half guard.
Kuznetsov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Billeray wants to get back to full guard.
Kuznetsov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kuznetsov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Billeray?
Kuznetsov avoids the attempt from Billeray to control.
Kuznetsov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Billeray hang on?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billeray working to try and regain half guard.
Billeray 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.
Billeray wants to hold on but Kuznetsov pushes him away.
Kuznetsov controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Kuznetsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kuznetsov tries to clinch there but Billeray circles away.
Billeray half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kuznetsov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Billeray's hands.
Billeray walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuznetsov tries a head kick but it misses.
Billeray drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls and moves away.
Billeray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Billeray is working for takedown but Kuznetsov is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks from the clinch.
Billeray fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Billeray. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kuznetsov instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kuznetsov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuznetsov pushes Billeray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Billeray is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kuznetsov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kuznetsov scores with a shot to the side of Billeray's head. #T2#
Kuznetsov has Billeray pressed against the cage.
Billeray has Kuznetsov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kuznetsov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kuznetsov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Billeray tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kuznetsov rushes Billeray 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!#TD2#
Kuznetsov tightens his grip and picks Billeray up, before dumping him to the ground. Billeray manages to land in guard. #SUB#
Billeray is looking for a triangle but Kuznetsov pushes his legs off easily.
Kuznetsov is working Billeray over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Billeray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mikhail Kuznetsov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kuznetsov looking to pass the guard.
Kuznetsov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kuznetsov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Billeray wants to stand and escape but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
Billeray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Billeray being controlled here, momentarily.
Kuznetsov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kuznetsov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #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.#SUB#
Kuznetsov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Billeray has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuznetsov has managed to get both his arms back between Billeray's legs - danger averted.
Kuznetsov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kuznetsov is continuing to stall.
Kuznetsov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tom Billeray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuznetsov wants to control from the top but Billeray keeps moving. #SUB#
Billeray is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mikhail Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kuznetsov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Billeray's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Kuznetsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kuznetsov 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Kuznetsov!

Event: RFC Aloha Hawaii 3
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#
It looks like Mander Dell Palmer has been cut.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Dell Palmer attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dell Palmer at a distance.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith lands an overhand right.#ROC2#
Dell Palmer is rocked!
Smith drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Dell Palmer right on the button. Dell Palmer goes down! Smith follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Smith gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Smith!
Joe Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RFC Aloha Hawaii 2
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Ortega fails to land with a series of punches.
Ortega looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Johnson throws a right and a left that Ortega avoids nicely.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ortega. #TD2#
Ortega closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Johnson pushes Ortega away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ortega gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Ortega counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ortega.
Johnson is wriggling around but Ortega manages to pass to half guard.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ortega on the ground.#REVR#
Ortega prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Ortega is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ortega lands a nice short elbow.#T2##SUB2#
Ortega is looking for a kimura here.
Ortega is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ortega scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Ortega sits in half guard.
Johnson pushes Ortega off looking to stand but Ortega dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortega is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Ortega not doing much here.
Ortega seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ortega lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Ortega is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ortega working the head and body with strikes.
Ortega has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ortega throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ortega takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Johnson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ortega moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Ortega throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson checks a leg kick.
It looked like Johnson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ortega.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ortega tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ortega somewhat.
Cleon Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Ortega.
Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
Ortega fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cleon Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Despite the aggression on Ortega's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Ortega sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Ortega throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Ortega. #TD2#
Ortega shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ortega was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ortega wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Ortega is chipping away with strikes.
Ortega works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Damien Ortega has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ortega lands a nice forearm strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Ortega is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ortega working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega scores with a couple of short elbows.
Johnson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ortega asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ortega lands an elbow.
Johnson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ortega looks up at the clock and then as Johnson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ortega smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SU2#
Ortega stands up. #TD2#
Ortega shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Ortega postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Ortega scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ortega lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ortega throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ortega sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
Johnson is looking to get back to is feet but Ortega passes into side control. #SUB2#
Ortega is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ortega working the ground and pound.#T4#
Ortega in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Ortega tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ortega has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ortega misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ortega works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ortega cracks Johnson with a big right hand but Johnson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ortega has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ortega is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Ortega 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Ortega counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that.
Ortega trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to stand but Ortega is controlling the position.
Ortega keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega forces his way into half guard.
Ortega winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ortega connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
Ground and pound from Ortega.
Ortega lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ortega lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ortega working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ortega manages to mount him! #T2#
Ortega working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Johnson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ortega looking to finish Johnson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Johnson!
Ortega scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ortega working Johnson over with strikes here.
Johnson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ortega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #T3#
Ortega in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ortega pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ortega raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ortega landing strikes from the mount.
Ortega landing shots from mount.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ortega cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Johnson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #T4#
Ortega looking to finish Johnson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Johnson!
Ortega is landing with some decent strikes but Johnson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ortega working Johnson over with strikes here.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Ortega lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is trying to stand up.
Ortega looking to finish Johnson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Johnson!

And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Ortega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ortega 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Ortega!
Damien Ortega seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Rapid FC 17
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1##TD#
Yates closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dell Palmer is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dell Palmer wants to control but Yates is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dell Palmer is pressing down on Yates's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Dell Palmer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dell Palmer trying to control the position.
Yates knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dell Palmer on the ground.
Dell Palmer wants to improve his position but instead Yates has moved into half guard.
Yates controlling the action here.
Yates is thwarting Dell Palmer's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dell Palmer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Yates haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dell Palmer is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Dell Palmer is pressing down on Yates's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yates postures up.
Yates missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yates is fighting to break Dell Palmer's control of his arms but Dell Palmer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Our spies down at at Spartans Gym inform us that Dell Palmer has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Yates wants to pass the guard but Dell Palmer is keeping the position.
Yates won't allow Dell Palmer to sweep him here.
Yates controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Dell Palmer is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Yates frees his head nicely. Oh but Dell Palmer has switched to an armbar! Yates is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mander Dell Palmer!

Event: RFC Aloha Hawaii
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vrienan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Vrienan has managed to clinch.
Vrienan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vrienan missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Vrienan.
Vrienan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vrienan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vrienan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Vrienan misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Vrienan has double underhooks.
Vrienan pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vrienan lands with a light punch inside.
Nice elbow from Vrienan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vrienan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vrienan lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off. #T1#
Nice elbow from Vrienan.
Vrienan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
Vrienan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Vrienan is controlling the position.
Vrienan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vrienan lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Cleon Johnson has been cut.
Vrienan lands a nice elbow.
Vrienan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vrienan scores with a knee to the head.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Vrienan has double underhooks.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Vrienan is controlling the position.
Vrienan with a knee to the head.
Johnson avoiding damage as Vrienan throws knees to the body.
Vrienan lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vrienan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Vrienan tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
Vrienan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vrienan lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnson won't want to take too many of those.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vrienan has him pressed against the cage.
Vrienan lands a knee to the head.
Johnson tries to break free but Vrienan pushes him back against the cage.
Vrienan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Vrienan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Vrienan won't allow it.
Vrienan landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Vrienan.
Vrienan lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Vrienan lands an elbow inside. #T3#
Vrienan lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Vrienan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short uppercut from Vrienan.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vrienan obliges.
Vrienan lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vrienan.
Vrienan lands a damaging elbow.
Vrienan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vrienan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vrienan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vrienan lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Vrienan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vrienan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Johnson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T4#
Vrienan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vrienan lands a shoulder strike.
Vrienan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vrienan lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnson won't want to take too many of those.
Vrienan landing knees to the head.
Vrienan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vrienan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vrienan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vrienan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right from Vrienan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vrienan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vrienan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
Vrienan landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zed Vrienan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cleon Johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vrienan lands a knee to the body.
Vrienan lands a damaging elbow.
Johnson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vrienan lands a nice knee to the body.
Vrienan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
Vrienan lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Vrienan.
Johnson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nice elbow from Vrienan.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vrienan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vrienan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knees to the body from Vrienan.
Vrienan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Vrienan scores a nice knee to the body.
Johnson is pressed against the cage. Vrienan pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Johnson! Two more big strikes from Vrienan and Johnson crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Zed Vrienan!
A less than humble Zed Vrienan misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Rapid Fight Night 8
Date: Mar 08, 2019

#R1#
Cain ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodriguez throws out the jab.
Rodriguez throws a right hand that misses
and Cain counters with a series of strikes. Rodriguez will be more careful next time no doubt.
A jab from Rodriguez does it's job there.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
As Rodriguez looks to move away, Cain throws a big counter combo but Rodriguez just gets out of the way.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cain throws a big counter combination but Rodriguez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cain moves out of range as Rodriguez strikes.
Cain moves out of range as Rodriguez strikes.
As Rodriguez looks to move away, Cain throws a big counter combo but Rodriguez just gets out of the way.
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!
Rodriguez scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Rodriguez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cain takes one to the chin there.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cain is looking for a counter combo.
Rodriguez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodriguez misses the jab.
Rodriguez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cain with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rodriguez to score with a decent uppercut.
Rodriguez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cain staying out of range there.
Cain is looking for a counter combo.
Rodriguez misses with a left hand
and Cain counters with a one-two to the body.
Rodriguez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cain really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodriguez sizes up Cain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rodriguez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rodriguez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cain in his tracks.
Rodriguez scores with a shot to the body.
Rodriguez throws the kick towards the body but Cain avoids it.
Cain went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
It looked like Cain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rodriguez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cain on the side of the head.
Rodriguez connects with a body shot.
Rodriguez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rodriguez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cain looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Rodriguez. That snapped Cain's head back.
Rodriguez misses with a left hand
and Cain counters with a left and a right that stings Rodriguez.
Cain ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Cain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rodriguez misses with a hook
and Cain counters with a left and a right that stings Rodriguez.
Rodriguez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cain momentarily.
Cain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws an off balance right hand
and Cain counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodriguez missing with a left hand there. Cain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cain throws a big counter combination but Rodriguez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rodriguez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Rodriguez throws out a powerful jab.
Rodriguez misses with a hook #CL#
and Cain holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Rodriguez.
Cain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rodriguez misses with some punches.
Rodriguez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rodriguez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rodriguez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Cain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodriguez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rodriguez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez throws an off balance right hand
and Cain counters with a two punch combo.
Cain ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Cain 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.

Pablo Rodriguez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Cain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rodriguez lands an overhand right.
Rodriguez throws an off balance right hand
and Cain counters with a left and a right that stings Rodriguez.
Cain slips a straight right by Rodriguez.
Cain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rodriguez lands with a cross.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Cain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez looks to land a combination but Cain avoids it well.
Cain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez.
Cain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Cain slips under a jab from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut.
Pete Cain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cain slips a straight right by Rodriguez.
As Rodriguez looks to move away, Cain throws a big counter combo but Rodriguez just gets out of the way.
Rodriguez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rodriguez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cain moves away from the strike by Rodriguez.
Cain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Rodriguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodriguez looks to throw the jab but Cain is out of range.
Rodriguez scores with a jab to the head.
Good exchange - Rodriguez coming out on top.
Rodriguez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Rodriguez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rodriguez swings widly with a right hand
and Cain counters with a three punch combo that has Rodriguez backing up. Rodriguez nods at Cain to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodriguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cain is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws out a loose jab but Cain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Rodriguez - just one landing. #T3#
Cain closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rodriguez misses with a combination
and Cain counters with a one-two to the body.
Rodriguez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodriguez throws a right hand that misses
and Cain counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A left lands for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez works over Cain's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez throws a poor cross that misses
and Cain counters with a left and a right that stings Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Rodriguez misses with a two punch combination.
Cain drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rodriguez sprawls and moves away.
Rodriguez thuds his right hand into Cain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A cross from Rodriguez lands.
Rodriguez connects with a body shot.
A big right from Rodriguez misses.
Cain is looking for a counter combo.
Cain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands a jab to the nose.
Rodriguez throws a looping overhand right but Cain ducks down to avoid it.
Cain throws a big counter combination but Rodriguez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rodriguez lands with a shot to the body.
Cain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rodriguez lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Rodriguez 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rodriguez lands with a good body shot.
Rodriguez throws out a loose jab but Cain uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Rodriguez looks to move away, Cain throws a big counter combo but Rodriguez just gets out of the way.
Rodriguez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rodriguez cracks a nice hook into Cain's ribs.
Rodriguez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A swing and a miss from Rodriguez.
Cain throws a big counter combination but Rodriguez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rodriguez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cain appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez connects with a nice looking jab.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick which misses Cain's front leg but catches the back leg as Cain tries to avoid it.
Cain takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Rodriguez throws a lazy uppercut
and Cain counters with a series of strikes. Rodriguez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut.
Cain went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rodriguez throws an overhand right that lands on Cain's shoulder, as Cain tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Cain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cain went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rodriguez looks to land a right hand but Cain moved out of range.
Rodriguez scores with a jab to the head.
Cain moves away from the strike by Rodriguez.
Cain seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rodriguez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cain checks a leg kick.
Cain is looking to counter the offense by Rodriguez and move into the clinch.
Rodriguez throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Rodriguez misses with a double jab.
As Rodriguez looks to move away, Cain throws a big counter combo but Rodriguez just gets out of the way.
Cain takes one on the button.
The fighters circling - Rodriguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
Rodriguez scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Rodriguez.
As Rodriguez looks to move away, Cain throws a big counter combo but Rodriguez just gets out of the way.
Rodriguez misses with a straight left.
Cain seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rodriguez works the jab nicely.
Rodriguez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pablo Rodriguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Rodriguez does no damage. #T3#
Rodriguez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cain.
No joy there for Rodriguez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Rodriguez.
It looked like Cain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rodriguez jabs at Cain's body.
Rodriguez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Cain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cain went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jab from Rodriguez.
Cain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodriguez.
Cain seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pablo Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cain staying out of range there.
Cain is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rodriguez.#T4#
Rodriguez loads up on a big right hand but Cain slips the punch.
Rodriguez fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodriguez throws a body kick that misses
and Cain counters with a series of strikes. Rodriguez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cain appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big left from Rodriguez misses.
Cain throws a big counter combination but Rodriguez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cain takes one to the chin there.
Pete Cain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodriguez connects with a body shot.
Rodriguez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pablo Rodriguez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cain moves out of range of the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rodriguez 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Rodriguez!

Event: JBL Friday Night Fights II
Date: Mar 08, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Naut clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Naut turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Billeray tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Naut controlling from mount.
Billeray is in all sorts of trouble here.
Naut has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Naut controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Naut landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Billeray defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Naut.
Billeray can't escape the position.
Billeray reaches up to try and control the position but Naut seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Billeray rolls and tries to escape and now Naut has his back!
Billeray can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Naut has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I would not like to be Billeray right now.
Billeray tries to roll but Naut sticks to his back.
Billeray tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T2#
Billeray tries to lock up and control but Naut gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Billeray sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Naut content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Billeray looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Billeray is looking for a sweep. Naut is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Billeray looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Billeray is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Naut pulls his head out easily.
Naut tries to pass the half guard into mount. Billeray knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Billeray is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Naut content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Billeray trying to control but Naut postures up.
Naut prevents Billeray from improving his position.
Naut lands strikes from half guard.
Billeray trying to control but Naut postures up.
Naut content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Naut is thwarting Billeray's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Billeray is in trouble now - Naut has advanced to mount!
Billeray tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Naut landing punches.
Billeray sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Naut performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Naut tries to pass to full mount but Billeray defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Naut takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jugger Naut dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Naut closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Billeray quickly recovers to half guard.
Billeray makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Billeray.
Billeray trying to control the position.
Billeray is really struggling to control Naut but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Naut must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jugger Naut has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billeray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Naut is in close to Billeray's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Naut has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Naut controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Naut is continuing to stall.#T1##SUB#
Billeray had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Naut defends it easily.
Naut controlling from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Naut's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Billeray looking to control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Naut is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Billeray looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Billeray working for a triangle but Naut defends it easily.
Naut not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Billeray is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB#
Billeray drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Naut manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Billeray has Naut in his guard.#REVB#
Naut trying to control but Billeray is working from the bottom. #T3#
Billeray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Naut chips away with some ground and pound.
Naut showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Naut stopping the sweep attempt from Billeray.
Naut lands a couple of digs.
Naut content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Billeray is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Naut sitting in guard here, content to control.
Billeray bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Naut's guard. #REVR#
Naut is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Naut wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Billeray is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Naut is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Naut has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Naut cracks Billeray with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jugger Naut 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Naut scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Billeray is looking to improve his position.
Naut trying to control from half guard but Billeray is working away.
Naut is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Naut wants to take a breather but Billeray is having none of it.
Billeray moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Billeray is trying to hold Naut in close to prevent damage but Naut has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billeray wants to get back to full guard.
Billeray makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Billeray.
Billeray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Naut is one step ahead there. #T1##ES#
Billeray has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Naut has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Naut taking a breather.#BC2#
Naut escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jugger Naut is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Naut looks to clinch #TD#
and Billeray counters with a shoot takedown. Naut fights it but they end up in guard.
Naut seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Naut keeping moving, preventing Billeray from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Billeray postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Naut is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Billeray, into his guard. #REVB##T2##SUB#
Billeray working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Naut has passed into half guard!
Naut keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Billeray wants to control but Naut is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Naut is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Billeray is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Naut pulls his head out easily.
Naut not doing much here. #T3#
Billeray is looking to improve his position.
Billeray is controlling Naut's trapped leg to prevent Naut from advancing to side control.
Billeray taking some punishment here, with Naut in his half guard.
Naut working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Billeray is controlling Naut's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Naut takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Billeray trying to control but Naut postures up.
Billeray is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Naut looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Billeray with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Billeray manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Billeray is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Billeray is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Naut is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Naut is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tom Billeray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU2#
Naut gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Naut looking to score a takedown here. Billeray is defending well but Naut drives through and ends up in Billeray's guard.#SU2#
Naut gets to his feet - Billeray follows without any prompting.
Jugger Naut is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Naut throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jugger Naut comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Naut 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jugger Naut!

Event: Rapid Fight Night 5
Date: Feb 15, 2019

#R1##TD#
Yates shoots in and bounces Dell Palmer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dell Palmer working a defensive guard here.
Dell Palmer has control of Yates's left arm, preventing Yates from doing any damage.
Yates with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Dell Palmer has his foot on Yates's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yates works his way back into a safe position though.
Yates might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Dell Palmer working for a triangle but Yates defends it easily. #SUB2#
Dell Palmer pushes a forearm under Yates's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Yates is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mander Dell Palmer!

Event: RapidFC 13
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Tagirbekov just misses with a punch to the body.
Cain wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tagirbekov doesn't manage to clinch there - Cain circles away.
Cain wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tagirbekov lands a nice looking body shot.
Tagirbekov throws out a powerful jab.
Tagirbekov lands with a good body shot.
Tagirbekov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tagirbekov scores with a jab.
Tagirbekov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tagirbekov cracks Cain with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tagirbekov looks to score with a jab to the body but Cain is just out of range.
Cain throws a big counter combination but Tagirbekov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Cain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tagirbekov.
Cain appears to be looking for a big counter.
Good standup being displayed there by Tagirbekov as he connects with a hook.
Cain takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tagirbekov digs a good body shot into Cain's ribs.
Cain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ruslan Tagirbekov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tagirbekov throws a nice looking combination but Cain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cain feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Cain takes one on the button.
Tagirbekov scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tagirbekov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cain under the eye.
Tagirbekov just misses with a punch to the body.
Tagirbekov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tagirbekov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Tagirbekov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tagirbekov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tagirbekov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cain backwards.
Tagirbekov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cain walks away with a smile on his face. Tagirbekov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Cain takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tagirbekov lands with a shot to the body.
Cain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tagirbekov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tagirbekov tries to bum rush Cain with a series of wild strikes but Cain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tagirbekov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Tagirbekov.#CL2#
Tagirbekov closes the distance and clinches.
Tagirbekov is trying to pull guard but Cain turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cain is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
A bit of stalling here from Tagirbekov.
Tagirbekov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cain up against the cage.
Tagirbekov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tagirbekov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tagirbekov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tagirbekov tries to pull guard but Cain holds him up against the cage and eventually Tagirbekov drops back down to his feet.
Pete Cain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Tagirbekov.
Tagirbekov slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ruslan Tagirbekov.
Tagirbekov cracks Cain with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Tagirbekov 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#
Cain takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cain takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cain takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tagirbekov lands with a straight right. Cain didn't see that one coming.
Tagirbekov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tagirbekov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tagirbekov catches Cain with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tagirbekov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tagirbekov just misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Cain gets tackled into the cage by Tagirbekov. Tagirbekov maintains the clinch. #T1#
Tagirbekov lands a right hand.
Cain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cain looking to stall.
Cain is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cain letting Tagirbekov take a breather here.
Cain connects with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Cain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tagirbekov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cain just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cain throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD2#
Tagirbekov pulls guard.
Cain trying to control the position from guard on top but Tagirbekov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cain controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Cain is sitting in close to Tagirbekov's body. Tagirbekov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Cain is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Cain is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Tagirbekov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ruslan Tagirbekov!
In his post fight interview, Ruslan Tagirbekov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: RapidFC 13
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Johnson throws a right and a left that Wallace avoids nicely.
Johnson lands with a big left! Wallace is wobbled badly! Johnson comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Wallace to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cleon Johnson!
Jackson Wallace was interviewed post fight and said 'Why so serious?'.

Event: JBL Friday Nights 1
Date: Feb 01, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Billeray fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but Billeray persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Billeray seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Billeray is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Billeray wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Billeray content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Billeray trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Billeray sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billeray wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T1#
Billeray sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Billeray stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Billeray connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Billeray is proving a slippery customer.
Billeray wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Billeray preventing the sweep.
Smith controls Billeray momentarily but Billeray frees himself.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#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.
Billeray is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Billeray sneaks out the side door and pushes Smith away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD#
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith wanted to stand there but Billeray had control of the position. #SUB2#
Billeray is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Billeray has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position. #T3##SUB2#
Billeray has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Smith doesn't defend quickly enough and Billeray has managed to lock this one up! Can Smith escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Billeray on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tom Billeray!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2019

#R1#
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jukola dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson slips under a jab from Jukola.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Jukola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jukola 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.
A right-left combo lands from Johnson.
Jukola has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jukola throws a body shot but no joy.
Jukola swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Jukola connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Jukola cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a head kick but Jukola moves out of range.
Jukola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jukola throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
A solid body kick from Johnson.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jukola takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jukola just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jukola appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jukola cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Jukola throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jukola scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks. #T2#
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jukola.
Jukola throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson lands a head kick. Jukola smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jukola slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Jukola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Jukola.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cleon Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jukola swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukola misses with a looping left.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
A jab from Jukola misses. #T3#
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Jukola saw that one coming.
Jukola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jukola throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson moves out of range as Jukola strikes.
Jukola is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johnson.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jukola lands a jab.
Johnson is working the combinations to good effect here.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jukola thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jukola misses with a looping left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Johnson misses. #T4#
The fighters circling - Jukola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD2#
Jukola lands a big right hand that sends Johnson crashing to the mat! Jukola stays standing though and waves Johnson back to his feet!#ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Jukola gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aapo Jukola!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2019

#R1#
Lupo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bonny darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#
It looks like Frennick Lupo has been cut.
Lupo slips a straight right by Bonny.
Lupo moves out of range of the strikes.
Lupo with a poor takedown
enabling Bonny to counter with a crisp jab.
Lupo moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonny lands with a nice body punch.
Bonny connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Lupo covering up! Bonny comes in with a big uppercut and Lupo goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anne Bonny!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2019

#R1#
Damba tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Billeray counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Damba!
Damba seems a little lost for a moment, as Billeray dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Billeray has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Damba is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Billeray yanks on the arm and Damba is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Billeray.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Billeray!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2019

#R1##TD#
Lupo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The Light trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lupo is stalling in the full guard.
Lupo postures up.
Lupo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed The Light's guard.
Lupo not doing much here.
Lupo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Light tries to kick Lupo off but Lupo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lupo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Light does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lupo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
The Light is trying to get back to full guard.
Lupo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lupo is trying to control the action in half guard but The Light is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The Light connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lupo's hands.#CUT2#
It looks like Frennick Lupo has been cut.
The Light is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
The Light closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lupo did well to prevent The Light getting side control.#T2#
Lupo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lupo.
Lupo has a closed guard, preventing The Light from standing up.
Lupo trying to control the position.
The Light controls from within his opponent's guard.
The Light trying to control the position from guard on top but Lupo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lupo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Light manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3#
Lupo passes The Light's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lupo is looking to advance position but The Light won't allow it.
Lupo wants to take a breather but The Light is having none of it.
Lupo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lupo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lupo working The Light over with strikes.
Lupo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks The Light with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The Light is looking to escape.
Lupo wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Light keeps working. #T4#
The Light is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Light is in trouble now - Lupo has advanced to mount!
Lupo avoids the attempt from The Light to control.
Lupo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lupo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Light tries to lock up and control but Lupo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lupo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lupo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frennick Lupo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frennick Lupo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Lupo tries to keep at a distance but The Light has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
The Light escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
The Light rushes Lupo and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Lupo jumps guard.
The Light preventing the sweep.
Lupo 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#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Light can do anything to dispel that myth.
Well, if Lupo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupo'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.#T1#
The Light is refusing to be controlled, as Lupo sits in half guard.
The Light tries to kick Lupo off in order to stand up. Lupo Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Lupo is looking to take a break and control but The Light is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Light wants to get back to his feet.
Lupo controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on The Light's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The Light tries to buck Lupo off but Lupo is having none of it.
The Light seems a little lost for a moment, as Lupo dominates the positioning.#SU#
Lupo decides to stand back up.
The Light misses with a takedown attempt - Lupo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Light tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lupo swivels and escapes.#TD2#
The Light shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lupo's guard.#ES#
Lupo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. The Light presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The Light is breathing heavily.#BC#
Lupo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Lupo shoots for a double leg takedown but The Light sprawls well. He's pushed Lupo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Frennick Lupo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Lupo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Light is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lupo is controlling him.
The Light keeping moving, preventing Lupo from controlling successfully.
Lupo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Further stalling from Lupo.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Lupo is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T4#
Lupo wants to control from the top but The Light keeps moving.
The Light punching from the bottom - just letting Lupo know he's still in a fight.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lupo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The Light looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Lupo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from The Light.
Frennick Lupo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zsolt The Light.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Light is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frennick Lupo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frennick Lupo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - The Light looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Light tries to bum rush Lupo with a series of wild strikes but Lupo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Light closes the distance and clinches up with Lupo, looking for a takedown. The Light pushes Lupo against the cage but Lupo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lupo throws a big counter combination but The Light scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lupo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Light can do to turn this around?#TD2#
The Light scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lupo gets back to half guard.
Lupo is pressing down on The Light's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupo looking to control.
Lupo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Light manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Lupo wants to control from the top but The Light keeps moving. #T1#
Lupo is really struggling to control The Light but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lupo 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.
The Light keeping moving, preventing Lupo from controlling successfully.
Lupo passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lupo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The Light is looking for a sweep.
Lupo controlling the position.
The Light looking for a sweep but Lupo has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T3#
Lupo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lupo wants to control the pace but The Light is squirming around nicely.
The Light tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lupo wants to control the pace but The Light is squirming around nicely.
Lupo scoring with strikes but The Light is staying in there.
Frennick Lupo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Lupo trying to control but The Light is having none of it.
Lupo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because The Light is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Zsolt The Light has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Light punching to the body and holding on for dear life.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frennick Lupo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lupo, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frennick Lupo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2019

#R1#
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Anthony counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Anthony slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Johnson tries to kick Anthony off in order to stand up. Anthony Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Johnson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB#
Johnson showing good submission defense here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but Anthony has full control of the position and if anything, Johnson has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T1#
Anthony missing with strikes.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but Anthony has full control of the position and if anything, Johnson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Anthony lands with a hammerfist to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T2##SUB#
Anthony is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #ES2#
Johnson is trying to shake Anthony off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Anthony won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.#CL2#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Anthony really is a fat lump.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Anthony is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johnson is defending well.#BC2#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anthony tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Anthony has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anthony is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Anthony unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Anthony is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dusty Anthony. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Anthony has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Anthony pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Anthony saw that one coming.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Anthony, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson stuns Anthony with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick from Johnson lands but Anthony takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cleon Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Anthony's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Anthony takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dusty Anthony is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anthony tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anthony tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Anthony is controlling the position. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Anthony gets a clinch.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anthony has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Anthony on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Anthony. Anthony gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dusty Anthony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Anthony in a clinch.
Anthony fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Anthony tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
Anthony prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Anthony escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Anthony is looking to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch.
Johnson throws a combination. Anthony tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Anthony closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Anthony is controlling the position.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Anthony manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES#
Anthony manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Johnson lands a high kick!
Anthony dodges the punch combination from Johnson. #T3#
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anthony with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anthony swinging wildly here.
Johnson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T4#
Johnson lands with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Anthony pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anthony has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anthony wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Johnson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD#
Anthony is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Johnson's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cleon Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anthony takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Johnson scores with a hook.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Anthony went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Anthony bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anthony tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Anthony clinches with his opponent.
Anthony tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson wants to break free but Anthony has control. #T1#
Anthony is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Anthony tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dusty Anthony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries to break free but Anthony pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Anthony shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Dusty Anthony has been cut.#BC#
Anthony breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson cracks Anthony with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anthony stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Anthony down. #T2#
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Anthony off the cage and back into range.
Johnson misses with a double jab #CL#
and Anthony holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anthony jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T3#
Johnson throws a series of punches but Anthony avoids them all with ease.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson lands a jab to Anthony's midsection.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anthony tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL#
Anthony has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson is looking to control Anthony's arms but Anthony gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnson has his back to the cage. #BC#
Anthony breaks from the clinch.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anthony tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anthony showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Cleon Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Anthony throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Johnson instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Johnson gets control of Anthony's arms and successfully pulls guard. Johnson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Anthony keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Anthony connects with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anthony trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anthony missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dusty Anthony has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cleon Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anthony postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cleon Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cleon Johnson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Billeray changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Parker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Billeray wants to control but Parker is keeping him busy.
Parker tries to bench press Billeray off him but Billeray keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Billeray controlling the position from side mount.
Billeray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parker keeps working.
Billeray tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billeray trying to control the position but Parker is working away. #SUB2#
Billeray is working to tighten his grip on Parker's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Parker has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Billeray is really squeezing tight and eventually Parker passes out! Billeray breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tom Billeray!

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