Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Diaz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Diaz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Grappling!
Grappling is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Diaz has control of Grappling's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Grappling regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Diaz wants to control the pace but Grappling is squirming around nicely.
Grappling bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Grappling is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Grappling postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
Grappling landing some decent shots from guard.
Grappling slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grappling landing some decent shots from guard.
Grappling scoring with punches to the head and body.
Grappling 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.
Grappling 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.
Grappling trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grappling scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Grappling working some strikes from top position.
Diaz controls Grappling momentarily but Grappling frees himself. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diaz working for a triangle but Grappling defends it easily.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Diaz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grappling's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3##SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grappling's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diaz pulls Grappling in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz is trying to keep Grappling in close.
Grappling distracts Diaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Grappling postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diaz has momentary wrist control but Grappling slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz looks winded!
Grappling controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Grappling tries to pass.
Grappling wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Grappling working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grappling preventing the sweep.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grappling manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Old Grappling dominated that round.
That's time! Grappling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Grappling looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Grappling shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Diaz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grappling lands a decent elbow from side control.
Old Grappling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Grappling has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Diaz is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Grappling yanks on the arm and Diaz is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Grappling.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Old Grappling!

Event: RSE : Just Some Fights 6
Date: Aug 23, 2023

#R1#
Schmidt blocks a low kick nicely.
Duranto misses with a kick to the body.
Duranto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Schmidt misses with a low kick.
Schmidt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schmidt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schmidt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schmidt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duranto.
Duranto tries a low kick but Schmidt avoids it.
Pork Schmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duranto lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duranto blocks a head kick by Schmidt.
Schmidt throws a sloppy head kick and Duranto moves out of range easily.
Duranto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Duranto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Duranto is looking to chop away at Schmidt's legs.
Schmidt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Duranto lands with a right hand.
Duranto tries to bum rush Schmidt with a series of wild strikes but Schmidt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duranto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Schmidt throws a head kick that misses.
Duranto scores with a hook to the body. Schmidt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Duranto connects with a nice looking jab.
Schmidt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duranto misses with a low kick as Schmidt jumps back.
Duranto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schmidt! But no joy.
Duranto goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Duranto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A leg kick checked by Duranto.#T2#
Duranto keeps the fight on the outside.
Schmidt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duranto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Duranto scores with a kick to the body.
Duranto misses with a low kick.
Duranto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Duranto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Schmidt momentarily.
Duranto moves out of range of the body kick.
Schmidt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL2#
Schmidt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Schmidt as Duranto tries to tie him up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schmidt.
Schmidt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Duranto goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Duranto tries to break the clinch but Schmidt is controlling the position.
Duranto tries to circle away but Schmidt has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Schmidt pulls guard effortlessly. #ES2#
Schmidt pushes Duranto off and gets back to his feet.
Duranto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Duranto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Duranto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Duranto sizes up Schmidt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Duranto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Schmidt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Duranto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Schmidt tries to clinch there but Duranto circles away.
Duranto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Duranto with a nice cross.
Duranto circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Duranto swings for the body but Schmidt moves out of range.
Schmidt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Duranto can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duranto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Duranto misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Schmidt moves into the clinch.
Schmidt misses with a knee to the head.
Schmidt throws an elbow but it misses.
Schmidt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schmidt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Duranto blocks it with crossed arms.
Duranto avoids a wild elbow strike from Schmidt.
Duranto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Schmidt prevents Duranto from breaking the clinch.
Duranto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Schmidt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Duranto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Duranto wants to stall.
Duranto tries to break free but Schmidt pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

El Moreno Duranto dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Duranto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That kick from Duranto tenderised Schmidt's leg. Schmidt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Duranto tests Schmidt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Duranto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schmidt throws a low kick but Duranto avoids it.
Duranto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Duranto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Schmidt momentarily.
Schmidt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duranto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Duranto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Schmidt throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Duranto. That snapped Schmidt's head back.
Duranto works Schmidt's body with a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Duranto - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duranto scores with a jab. Schmidt acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Duranto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good leg kick by Schmidt.
Schmidt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Duranto to score with a decent uppercut.
Duranto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Duranto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Schmidt throws a head kick that misses.
Duranto throwing a counter right hand but Schmidt manages to avoid it.
Schmidt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Schmidt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Duranto finds it's way round the side to connect with Schmidt's head.
Nice shot lands for Duranto.
Schmidt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duranto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schmidt at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duranto connects with a crisp jab.
Schmidt with the inside leg kick.
Pork Schmidt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Duranto can't break the clinch.
Duranto tries to break the clinch but Schmidt is controlling the position.
Schmidt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Duranto.
We've been informed that Schmidt has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Duranto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schmidt can do to turn this around?
Duranto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Schmidt or not. #BC#
Duranto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schmidt has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Schmidt takes one to the side of the head.
Duranto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duranto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Duranto lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Schmidt rushes Duranto and presses him up against the cage.
Schmidt crunches a lovely knee into Duranto's ribcage.
Duranto avoiding damage as Schmidt throws knees to the body.
Duranto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schmidt backwards. #T3#
Schmidt jumps guard but Duranto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Schmidt is breathing heavily.
Schmidt scores with a knee to the head.
Duranto avoids the elbow strike from Schmidt, against the cage.
Duranto is trying to break the clinch but Schmidt has him pressed against the cage.
Schmidt keeps control of Duranto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Schmidt working Duranto over with knees to the body.
Schmidt trying to land knees to the body.
Schmidt tries to pull guard but Duranto holds him up against the cage and eventually Schmidt drops back down to his feet.
Schmidt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Duranto walks away with a smile on his face. Schmidt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
El Moreno Duranto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pork Schmidt.
Duranto scores with a nice head shot.
Duranto with the inside leg kick.
Donk. Duranto catches Schmidt right on the button with a cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Duranto.
Duranto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Duranto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Schmidt has time to react.
Schmidt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Duranto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Duranto jabs at Schmidt's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmidt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Schmidt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Duranto counters with a straight right hand.
Duranto tries a low kick but Schmidt avoids it.
Duranto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Schmidt throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Schmidt clinches.
Duranto misses with a punch to the body.
Duranto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Schmidt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duranto's elbow.
Duranto lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

El Moreno Duranto dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A good leg kick by Duranto.
Duranto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Schmidt.
Schmidt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duranto connects with the punch.
Schmidt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Schmidt misses with a body shot
and Duranto counters with a head kick. That will keep Schmidt thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Schmidt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Duranto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Schmidt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Duranto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Duranto.
Duranto misses with an attempted mid kick.
El Moreno Duranto is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Duranto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Schmidt doesn't seem phased though.
Schmidt throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmidt swinging wildly here.
Schmidt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Schmidt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duranto. #CL2#
Schmidt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Duranto lands a hook that snaps the head of Schmidt backwards.
Pork Schmidt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Duranto can't break the clinch.
Schmidt pushes Duranto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duranto working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Duranto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schmidt throws a head kick but Duranto moves out of range.
Schmidt tries to clinch up but Duranto circles away and keeps his distance.
Schmidt fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Duranto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Duranto with the inside leg kick.
Duranto scores with a jab.
Schmidt tries to clinch but Duranto moves out of range. #T2#
Schmidt tries a head kick but it misses.
Schmidt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A left lands for Duranto.
Schmidt takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duranto moves out of range of the body kick from Schmidt.
Duranto thuds his right hand into Schmidt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Duranto 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.
Schmidt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Duranto. That snapped Schmidt's head back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Duranto. That's going to slow Schmidt down.
Duranto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Schmidt on the side of the head.
Duranto throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T3#
Schmidt walks into a stiff left hand from Duranto.
Duranto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schmidt doesn't seem bothered though.
Duranto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Schmidt checks the leg kick.
Schmidt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Duranto counters with a stiff right hand.
Schmidt throws a low kick but Duranto avoids it.
Duranto lunges at Schmidt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Schmidt's hand.
Duranto throws a shot to the body.
Duranto misses with a double jab
and Schmidt counters with a nice body kick.
Duranto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Schmidt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duranto, pushing him back against the cage.
Duranto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
Duranto blocks an elbow strike.
Duranto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schmidt's elbow.
Schmidt blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duranto is stalling here.
Duranto lands a body punch.
Schmidt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schmidt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schmidt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Schmidt lands a nice knee to the body.
Schmidt unloads a knee to the mid-section.
El Moreno Duranto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schmidt wants a takedown.
Schmidt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duranto is defending well for now.
Pork Schmidt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schmidt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Duranto to keep the fight standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
El Moreno Duranto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Duranto, 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2023

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Bond there.#TD#
Diaz 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.

Bond kicks Diaz off and gets to his feet.
Bond connects with a jab.
Bond fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diaz on the side of the head.
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bond defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Bond into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bond throws out a counter right but Diaz avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Diaz has hold of one of Bond's legs. Bond is fighting the takedown attempt but Diaz gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Diaz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Bond wants to stand and escape. He's got his foot on Diaz's hips, looking to push off. But Diaz grabs a hold of the leg and drops back for an ankle lock! It's hard to tell if he's got it. Both fighters look composed - OH, not anymore they don't! Bond screams like a kid who's trapped his fingers in the car door and taps out! Yikes, that must have hurt - hopefully it's not snapped anything!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Nate Diaz!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Fish shoots in and gets a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Fish passes Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Diaz keeping hold of Fish's head, controlling as best he can.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard but Fish has mounted him!
Diaz can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fish is working for a guillotine from mount but Diaz frees his head quite easily.
Diaz is squirming around, avoiding Fish's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Diaz tries to lock up and control but Fish gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diaz is squirming around, avoiding Fish's attempts to control the action.
Diaz is desperately trying to improve his position but Fish has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Diaz is trying to control the position here but Fish swings around for an armbar and he's got it! This one is all over, courtesy of a slick submission by Fish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bloe Fish!

Event: RSE 9: Bloodlust
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Antipas throws a series of punches but Abud avoids them all with ease.
Antipas catches Abud with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#It looks like Zork Abud has been cut.
Antipas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Abud at a distance.
Abud looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abud is breathing heavily.
Abud takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Antipas lands a slapping body shot.
No joy there for Antipas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abud half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Antipas throws a series of punches but Abud avoids them all with ease.
Antipas connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Abud! He's out on his feet! Antipas rushes in and drops Abud with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nick Antipas!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Diaz dives in and scores a takedown into Funk's guard.
Diaz is standing up over Funk. Funk looks to escape but Diaz dives into side control.
Funk is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Diaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Funk is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Diaz asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1##SUB2#
Diaz tries for a kimura but Funk is defending well.
Funk is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Diaz is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Diaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Funk is defending well.
Funk wants to get back to his feet but Diaz drags him back down.#SUB2#
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Funk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diaz prevents Funk from escaping the position.#T3##SUB2#
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Funk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diaz tries to move to mount but Funk blocks the move with his legs.
Diaz wants to control but Funk is keeping him busy.
Funk wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Funk, who protects the arm well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diaz tries to advance to mount but Funk denies him.
Funk is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Diaz has just dragged him back down to the mat.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Diaz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Funk wriggles free and stands up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Diaz pushes Funk up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Diaz 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#
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Funk's waist but Funk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Funk pinned against the cage. Funk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Funk clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Funk drags the fight down to the ground.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Funk is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Diaz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Funk dives on top into guard.#REVR##T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Funk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Funk lands a couple of elbows.
Funk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Funk wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #SUB2#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Funk is aware though and is defending well.
Funk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Funk passes Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Diaz trying to control here. #SUB#
Funk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.#T2##SUB2#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz is looking to control Funk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Diaz taking some punishment here, with Funk in his half guard.
Funk throws a strike but Diaz avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Diaz seems keen to control Funk's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Funk throws a strike but Diaz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Diaz trying to control but Funk is working from the bottom.
Diaz controls from within his opponent's guard. #ES#
Funk manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Funk manages to pull guard. #T4#
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Funk keeps moving.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Nate Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Funk wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Diaz manages to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimbo Funk dominated that second round.
That's time! Funk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Diaz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Funk is looking to get back to is feet but Diaz passes into side control. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Diaz is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Funk is trying to escape and Diaz transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Funk is forced to tap! Nice work there by Diaz! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nate Diaz!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2023

#R1#
Bangvean fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
Diaz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bangvean wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz wants to pass to mount but Bangvean is defending the position.
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Bangvean is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Diaz in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bangvean tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Diaz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nate Diaz!

Event: QFC Tournament 1159 Round 2
Date: Aug 07, 2023

#R1##TD#
Toogood shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Urd is trying to defend but Toogood finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Toogood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Urd on the ground.
Toogood looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Urd with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Urd wants to control but Toogood is keeping busy.
Toogood looks to land a strike but Urd avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Urd working for a triangle but Toogood defends it easily.
Toogood wants to control from the top but Urd keeps moving.
Toogood landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Toogood manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Toogood keeping moving, preventing Urd from controlling successfully. #T1#
Urd slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Urd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Urd is looking to work some ground and pound but Toogood has wrist control.
Toogood is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SU2#
Toogood is working an open guard so Urd takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Toogood throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Urd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Urd looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Urd preventing the sweep. #T2#
Urd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Urd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Toogood has a closed guard, preventing Urd from standing up.
Urd content to stall in guard here.
Toogood is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Urd wants to get up but he can't break Toogood's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD2#
Urd feints and as Toogood raises his hands in defense, Urd changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Urd looking to pass the guard.
Urd works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Toogood tries to roll over but Urd keeps him under control.
Urd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Toogood tries to get to full guard but Urd has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Urd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Toogood doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Urd. #T4#
Urd tries to stand but can't do so whilst Toogood controls his leg.
Toogood avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Urd.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Urd missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezt Urd dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Urd decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Urd throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Toogood wants to get back to full guard.
Toogood is staying active underneath Urd, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Urd wants to free his trapped foot but Toogood is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Toogood is defending against the submission attempts here by Urd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Urd is trying to work for a kimura but Toogood is defending well. #T1#
Urd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Toogood does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Toogood is trying to control but Urd manages to pass to mount! #SUB2#
Urd is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Toogood is surviving well by controlling Urd's body position as best he can.
Toogood keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Urd trying to control but Toogood is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Urd thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Urd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Toogood is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Urd looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Urd is trying to take his opponent's back. #T3#
Urd looking to finish with strikes here!
Urd throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Toogood tries to hold on but Urd postures up.
Urd throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Urd throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Toogood because Urd loaded up on that one. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Urd tries to control but Toogood wriggling away.
Toogood wants to hold on but Urd pushes him away.
Urd thowing shots but they're missing.
Urd trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Urd looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Urd wants to control the pace but Toogood is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezt Urd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Toogood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Urd looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Urd is looking for a kimura here.
Toogood avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Urd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urd wants to get back to his feet.
Urd is trying to control the action in half guard but Toogood is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Urd performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Urd seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Urd sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Toogood defending well though. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Urd closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Toogood did well to prevent Urd getting side control.
Toogood trying to hold on to Urd's head to control him but Urd postures up.
Urd passes to full mount!
Urd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Urd unloads with some shots from mount but Toogood bucks and avoids them well. #SUB2#
Urd with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Urd punching from mount but Toogood doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Toogood tries to hold on but Urd postures up.#SUB2#
Urd has control of Toogood's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Toogood regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T3#
Urd sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Toogood tries to hold on but Urd postures up.
Urd controlling the pace for now.
Toogood wants to hold on but Urd pushes him away.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Toogood is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Urd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Toogood is looking to escape.
Toogood working to try and regain half guard.
Urd looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ezt Urd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Urd 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Ezt Urd!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Ezt Urd!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Ezt Urd!

Ezt Urd wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 1159 Round 1
Date: Aug 06, 2023

#R1#
Toogood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pigmy circles away quickly and effectively.
Toogood misses with an uppercut. Pigmy saw that one coming.
Toogood on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pigmy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Toogood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pigmy takes one to the side of the head.
Pigmy dodges the punch combination from Toogood.
jj Toogood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pigmy looks to land a combination but Toogood avoids it well.
Nice sprawl there from Pigmy as Toogood shoots in.
Pigmy is looking to counter punch.
Pigmy takes one to the chin there.#TD2#
Toogood drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pigmy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pigmy wants to stand but Toogood is controlling the position.
Toogood wants to control from the top but Pigmy keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toogood with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1##ES#
Pigmy has his feet on Toogood's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Pigmy throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Toogood shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pigmy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pigmy is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Toogood has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Toogood in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Pigmy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES#
Pigmy sneaks out the side door and pushes Toogood away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Toogood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pigmy throws a series of punches but Toogood moves out of range.
Pigmy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toogood misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Toogood is defended easily by Pigmy.#T2#
Pigmy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Toogood misses.
Toogood connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pigmy. Pigmy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Toogood misses with a double jab.
Toogood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pigmy circles away quickly and effectively.
Toogood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toogood misses the shot to the body.
Toogood getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pigmy stuffs the takedown.
Pigmy throwing a counter right hand but Toogood manages to avoid it.
Brutus Pigmy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jj Toogood.
Toogood looks winded!
Toogood looks for a takedown but Pigmy sprawls well.
Sloppy strikes from Pigmy. Those never looked like landing.
Toogood unleashes a big counter combination but Pigmy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Toogood takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A punch combination from Pigmy misses.
Pigmy misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Pigmy scores with a leg kick.
Toogood ducks under a wild hook from Pigmy.
Toogood moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Toogood cracks Pigmy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pigmy throws a shot to the body.
Toogood slips a jab and a cross from Pigmy.
Pigmy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Toogood scores with a three punch combo!
Toogood swinging wildly here.
Toogood tries to bum rush Pigmy with a series of wild strikes but Pigmy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Toogood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Toogood looks to move away, Pigmy throws a big counter combo but Toogood just gets out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toogood smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Toogood connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pigmy momentarily.
Toogood is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pigmy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4#
Left hook, right uppercut from Toogood.
Pigmy wants to slow Toogood down by chopping away at his legs.
Pigmy moves forwards but Toogood connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Toogood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pigmy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Toogood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pigmy was well out of range. Poor timing from Toogood.
Pigmy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Toogood throws a body punch but Pigmy moves out of range.
A punch combination from Toogood misses.
Toogood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pigmy throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A cross from Toogood lands.#TD2#
Toogood drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Toogood won't allow Pigmy to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

jj Toogood dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Toogood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Toogood swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pigmy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pigmy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pigmy misses with a low kick as Toogood jumps back.
Toogood looks to score with a jab to the body but Pigmy is just out of range.
Toogood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Toogood throws a combination that misses
and Pigmy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pigmy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Toogood doesn't seem bothered though.
Pigmy leaves Toogood with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Toogood looks to move away, Pigmy throws a big counter combo but Toogood just gets out of the way.
Toogood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Toogood is breathing heavily.
Toogood lands a really nice looking cross but Pigmy seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pigmy throws a right hand that Toogood ducks under and follows up with a left that Toogood also avoids with ease.
Pigmy throws a hook but Toogood blocks it.#T1#
Pigmy misses with an uppercut. Toogood saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Toogood. Those never looked like landing.
Pigmy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pigmy connects with an inside leg kick.
Pigmy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pigmy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Toogood connects with a jab.
Pigmy throws a lazy right hand but Toogood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Toogood shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pigmy is trying to defend but Toogood finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Toogood throws a strike but Pigmy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Pigmy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pigmy tries to get out of the position.
Toogood trying to control the position from guard on top but Pigmy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toogood distracts Pigmy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Toogood lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Toogood stays in close to Pigmy's body and controls the position.
Toogood trying to control but Pigmy is working from the bottom.
Pigmy is looking to stand up but Toogood isn't so interested in that idea.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toogood's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pigmy wants to stand up but Toogood is controlling him.
Toogood must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Toogood's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Toogood postures up and lands a big shot to Pigmy's brow.
Toogood controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Toogood closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pigmy to the mat! Pigmy manages to get full guard. #T3#
Toogood trying to control the position from guard on top but Pigmy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toogood prevents Pigmy from getting back to his feet.
Toogood trying to control but Pigmy is working from the bottom.
Toogood landing some decent shots from guard.
Toogood is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Toogood not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Toogood working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Toogood landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Toogood won't allow Pigmy to get back to his feet.
Pigmy keeping moving, preventing Toogood from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pigmy misses the shot to the body.
Toogood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Toogood works over Pigmy's head and body with a nice combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Toogood as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Toogood shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pigmy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Toogood connects with a couple of short punches.
Pigmy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Toogood stands up over Pigmy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toogood postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

jj Toogood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Toogood lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pigmy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Toogood checks it well.
Pigmy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pigmy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toogood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Toogood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Pigmy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toogood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Toogood or perhaps it was just good defense by Pigmy, which made it look bad.
Toogood with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pigmy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pigmy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toogood has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toogood. Pigmy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pigmy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Toogood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Toogood takes one to the chin there.
Good leg kick by Pigmy.
Toogood throws a series of punches but Pigmy avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Pigmy cracks Toogood with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pigmy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toogood.
Pigmy slips a jab and a cross from Toogood.
Toogood shoots for a takedown but Pigmy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pigmy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brutus Pigmy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jj Toogood.
Toogood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pigmy manages to avoid it.
Pigmy lands with a good body shot.
Pigmy connects with a crisp jab.
Pigmy tries to bum rush Toogood with a series of wild strikes but Toogood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Toogood unleashes a big counter combination but Pigmy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pigmy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Toogood.
Toogood misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pigmy scores with a leg kick.
Toogood avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2##TD2#
Pigmy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Toogood to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toogood stops Pigmy from standing up.
Pigmy trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Toogood scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Toogood prevents Pigmy from getting back to his feet.
Toogood with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Toogood controlling from the top position.
Pigmy keeping moving, preventing Toogood from controlling successfully. #T3#
Pigmy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Toogood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pigmy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Pigmy does no damage.
Pigmy slaps away a takedown attempt from Toogood, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Toogood throws a right and a left that Pigmy avoids nicely.
Pigmy jabs Toogood right on the nose. Toogood blinks but takes it well.
Toogood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Toogood misses with a two punch combination.
Pigmy avoids the body shot from Toogood.
Toogood cracks a nice hook into Pigmy's ribs.#T4#
Pigmy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toogood. #TD2#
Toogood dives in and scores a takedown into Pigmy's guard.

Pigmy wriggles free and stands up.
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!
Pigmy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Toogood moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Brutus Pigmy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pigmy swings for the body but Toogood moves out of range.
Toogood looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Toogood swings for the body but Pigmy moves out of range.
It looked like Pigmy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Toogood drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Pigmy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Toogood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Pigmy has his foot on Toogood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Toogood works his way back into a safe position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brutus Pigmy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Toogood 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 Aken scores the fight for jj Toogood!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for jj Toogood!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for jj Toogood!

jj Toogood wins by unanimous decision!

Event: RSE 7: Unchained
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Antipas has knocked Peader down with a huge combo! Antipas steps away and waves a wobbly Peader back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Peader is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ivor Peader has been cut.
Peader looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Antipas darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Peader's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Antipas before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Antipas!

Event: QFC Tournament 1158 Round 1
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1##CL#
Woods gets tackled into the cage by Mackintosh. Mackintosh maintains the clinch.
Mackintosh misses with an elbow over the top.
Mackintosh throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Woods blocks it with crossed arms.
Mackintosh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mackintosh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Woods is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Woods pulls Mackintosh into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Woods is on top in guard. #REVB#
Woods showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mackintosh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Woods.
Woods advances position into side control!
Woods looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mackintosh is avoiding damage well. #SUB2#
Woods is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mackintosh has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mackintosh is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Woods has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Woods content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #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.
Mackintosh is looking to get back to his feet here but Woods is keeping cool and he's managed to take Mackintosh's back.
Woods slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Mackintosh trying to get back to his feet but Woods is in full control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woods just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Mackintosh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Woods on the ground.#T3##SUB2#
Mackintosh defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Woods is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mackintosh is defending well though. Woods let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mackintosh wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Woods working for a choke but Mackintosh is defending well.
Mackintosh wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mackintosh is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #SUB2#
Mackintosh is having to fend off submission attempts from Woods, who is looking to sink in the choke. Woods doesn't have the hooks in though and Mackintosh manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Woods manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zander Woods dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Woods instigates a clinch.
Woods has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Woods blocks an elbow strike from Mackintosh.
Mackintosh connects with a knee to the head.
Mackintosh looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mackintosh lands an elbow inside.
Mackintosh with a knee to the head.
Mackintosh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mackintosh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Woods has Mackintosh pushed against the cage.
Mackintosh looking to throw knees to the head but Woods is blocking nicely.
Mackintosh throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Woods avoids a wild elbow strike from Mackintosh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods blocks an elbow strike.
Mackintosh misses with a knee strike.
Mackintosh comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mackintosh throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Woods blocks it with crossed arms.
Mackintosh pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mackintosh misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Mackintosh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Woods taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mackintosh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mackintosh looking to throw knees to the head but Woods is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mackintosh misses with a knee to the head.
John Mackintosh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Woods is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mackintosh is defending well.
Woods wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mackintosh looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mackintosh tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mackintosh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mackintosh tries to land a knee to the head but Woods blocks with his arms. #TD2#
Woods ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Woods no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Woods bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mackintosh's guard. #REVB#
Mackintosh has momentary wrist control but Woods slips an elbow through the middle.
Woods showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Woods passes Mackintosh's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Woods takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zander Woods has got the better of the ground game so far.
Woods moves nicely into side control.
Woods creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mackintosh sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woods is working Mackintosh over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mackintosh is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Woods remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3#
Woods working the head with strikes.
Woods content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
Woods working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Woods taking a breather here. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mackintosh is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Woods is controlling him well.
You can see the frustration on Mackintosh's face as Woods controls the position.
Mackintosh wants to get back to his feet but Woods is dominant here and he's now got Mackintosh's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Woods controls the action.#SUB2#
Woods looking for the RNC.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that John Mackintosh will probably get the nod.
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#
Mackintosh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Woods paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mackintosh lands with a slapping head kick.
John Mackintosh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Woods closes the distance and clinches.
Woods changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mackintosh fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mackintosh tries to clinch up.
Mackintosh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Woods shoots in looking for a takedown but Mackintosh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Woods's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters circling a little - Mackintosh finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Mackintosh. No joy for Woods on that attempt.
John Mackintosh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zander Woods.
Woods fails with the takedown.
Mackintosh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Woods has taken the fight to the clinch.
Woods avoids the elbow strike from Mackintosh, against the cage.
Mackintosh tries to land a knee to the head but Woods blocks with his arms.
Mackintosh gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Mackintosh. #T1#
Mackintosh looking to throw knees to the head but Woods is blocking nicely.
Mackintosh connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mackintosh just misses with a elbow thrown towards Woods's brow.
Mackintosh misses with a knee strike.
Mackintosh misses with a knee strike. #TD2#
Woods drags the fight down to the ground.
Woods pulls Mackintosh in to control the position. #SUB2#
Woods escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mackintosh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Woods is on top in guard. #REVB#
Woods prevents Mackintosh from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Woods postures up in Mackintosh's guard and throws a big left but Mackintosh blocks it.
Mackintosh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Woods controls the pace.
Let's hope that Woods has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Woods stops Mackintosh from standing up. #T3#
Woods with a flurry of punches that miss.
Woods pushes down on Mackintosh's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Woods performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Woods. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#SUB2#
Woods is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Woods stops Mackintosh from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mackintosh wants to clinch up but Woods keeps it at a distance.
Woods unleashes a big counter combination but Mackintosh bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Mackintosh instigates a clinch.
Woods tries to pull guard but Mackintosh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Woods tries to pull guard but Mackintosh holds him up against the cage and eventually Woods drops back down to his feet.
Mackintosh gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Woods takes an elbow to the temple.
Mackintosh misses with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Woods jumps guard and drags Mackintosh to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Mackintosh stands and steps away. Woods gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mackintosh is looking to clinch.
Zander Woods is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mackintosh wants to clinch up but Woods keeps it at a distance.
Mackintosh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Zander Woods!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Zander Woods!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Zander Woods!

Zander Woods wins by unanimous decision!

Event: RSE 4: Conquer All
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
King lands a nice hook to Schmidt's body. Schmidt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Schmidt dives in for a single leg takedown but King sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Schmidt drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Schmidt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#Schmidt is rocked!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Schmidt has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#KD#
King drops Schmidt with a beautiful combination! Schmidt stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - King is looking for the KO!
Schmidt is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
Schmidt looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King cracks Schmidt with a left hook right on the temple and Schmidt goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! King lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Schmidt is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teo King!

Event: ALLSTAR KT: Griggs Vs Khan
Date: Jun 28, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Belfort does it's job there.#CUT#It looks like Xavier Schmidt has been cut.
Belfort misses with a wild combination.
Schmidt is looking to clinch.
Schmidt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Schmidt tries to clinch up.
A lazy left from Belfort finds it's target.
Schmidt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Belfort takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Belfort lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Schmidt out cold! Schmidt is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the ropes! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Belfort!
Jack Belfort took some time post fight to say the following; 'Im not suprised muthef&kers'.

Event: RSE : Just Some Fights 2
Date: Jun 26, 2023

#R1#
Peader misses with a takedown
and Schmidt counters with a one-two to the body.
Peader looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Schmidt takes the fight into the clinch.
Schmidt misses with a knee to the head.
Schmidt landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Schmidt working Peader over with knees to the body.
Schmidt lands an elbow just above Peader 's eye.
Schmidt working Peader over with knees to the body.
Schmidt scores with a knee to the head.
Schmidt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schmidt lands a nice knee to the body.
Schmidt landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Schmidt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T1#
Schmidt landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Schmidt lands a right hand.
Schmidt scores a nice knee to the body.
Schmidt scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Schmidt.
A short uppercut from Schmidt.
Schmidt working Peader over with knees to the body.
Schmidt lands an elbow inside.
Schmidt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Peader looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Schmidt lands a good knee to the midsection. Peader won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schmidt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Schmidt lands a nice elbow. #T2#
Schmidt working Peader over with knees to the body.
Schmidt unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Schmidt lands a nice elbow.
Schmidt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peader backwards.
Schmidt scores a nice knee to the body.
Schmidt lands a nice knee to the body.
Schmidt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schmidt scores with a shoulder strike.
Schmidt crunches a lovely knee into Peader's ribcage.
Peader is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Schmidt lands an elbow inside.
Schmidt unloads a knee to the mid-section. Peader lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Schmidt lands a damaging elbow. #T3#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Schmidt.
Schmidt misses with a body punch.
Schmidt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Peader's face. #ROC#Peader is rocked!
Peader takes a knee to the side of the body.
Peader is still on wobbly legs! Can Schmidt finish him?
Peader's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Schmidt.
Schmidt working Peader over with knees to the body.
Schmidt lands an elbow inside that Peader shrugs off.
Schmidt scores with a hook to the body.
Schmidt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schmidt lands a damaging elbow.
Schmidt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schmidt unloads a knee to the mid-section. Peader lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Schmidt.
Schmidt landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T4#
A short left from Schmidt.
Schmidt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Schmidt lands a nice elbow.
Schmidt putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Peader in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Schmidt scores a nice knee to the body.
Schmidt using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Schmidt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Schmidt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peader backwards.
Schmidt scores a nice knee to the body.
Schmidt lands a good knee to the midsection. Peader won't want to take too many of those.
Peader tries for a takedown but Schmidt manages to get underhooks.
Schmidt scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schmidt landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Schmidt with a knee to the head.
Peader is trying to drag Schmidt to the mat but Schmidt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pork Schmidt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivor Peader.
Schmidt lands an elbow that stopped Peader in his tracks for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pork Schmidt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Schmidt has managed to clinch.
Schmidt scores a nice knee to the body.
Schmidt landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Peader seems to have recovered his senses.
Schmidt lands an elbow that stopped Peader in his tracks for a moment.
Schmidt landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Schmidt lands a knee to the body.
Schmidt lands a knee to the head.
Schmidt scores a nice knee to the body.
Schmidt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Schmidt lands a good knee to the midsection. Peader won't want to take too many of those.
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!
Schmidt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Peader is breathing heavily.
Schmidt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schmidt unloads a knee to the mid-section. Peader lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Schmidt scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Schmidt.
Peader takes a knee right on the jaw!
Schmidt lands a big knee! That's hurt Peader! Oh, he's all over the place! Schmidt lands another knee that sends Peader to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pork Schmidt!

Event: RSE : Just Some Fights 2
Date: Jun 26, 2023

#R1#
Antipas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hefferman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Antipas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Antipas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Antipas throws a monster overhand right that drops Hefferman! Antipas follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Antipas!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2023

#R1#
Robin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Antipas.
Robin looks to land a body kick but Antipas moved away.
Antipas checks a leg kick.
Antipas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Robin misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Antipas clinches up against the cage.
Robin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Antipas avoids it.
Robin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Nick Antipas has been cut.
Robin lands an elbow inside.
Antipas is trying to push Robin away but Robin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Robin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Antipas working hard to break the clinch.
Robin tries a body shot but Antipas blocks it.
Antipas blocks a body shot from Robin.
Antipas can't break the clinch.
Robin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Robin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robin lands with a right to the head.
Robin lands an elbow inside that Antipas shrugs off.
Robin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Robin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Robin lands an elbow inside.
Antipas is trying to break free.
Robin pushes Antipas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Robin scores a nice knee to the body.
Antipas looks winded!
Robin lands an elbow inside that Antipas shrugs off.
Robin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robin lands an uppercut.
Robin tries to work over Antipas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robin misses with a punch on the inside.
Robin tries to work over Antipas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Antipas takes an elbow to the temple.
Antipas has had enough of the clinch but Robin keeps him there for the moment.
Robin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Robin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Antipas's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robin lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Robin. #ROC#Antipas is rocked!
Robin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Robin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Antipas is still on wobbly legs! Can Robin finish him?
Robin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Antipas's defenses. #T2#
Robin throws a massive elbow that rocks Antipas's head back - Antipas crumples to the floor and this one is all over! Not often you see a KO via an elbow but that was a huge shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Elbow). Christopher Robin!
After the fight, Christopher Robin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Schmidt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hefferman was covering up waiting for the punch and Schmidt finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmidt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hefferman trying to keep a closed guard but Schmidt is proving a slippery customer.
Schmidt won't allow Hefferman to sweep him here.
Hefferman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Schmidt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Schmidt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schmidt postures up in Hefferman's guard and throws a big left but Hefferman blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hefferman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schmidt controls the pace.
Schmidt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hefferman keeping full guard, as Schmidt tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Schmidt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Schmidt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hefferman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schmidt trying to control the position from guard on top but Hefferman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Schmidt 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. #SUB2#
Schmidt drops back looking for a leg! Hefferman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hefferman manages to kick Schmidt off! Schmidt jumps back into Hefferman's guard.
Hefferman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schmidt connects with a couple of short punches.
Schmidt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hefferman looking to control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Schmidt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hefferman is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Hefferman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schmidt defends well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schmidt trying to control but Hefferman is working from the bottom.
Schmidt passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#SUB2#
Schmidt is trying to work for a kimura but Hefferman is defending well.
Schmidt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Schmidt seems to be working for a kimura but Hefferman defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Hefferman trying to control but Schmidt postures up.
Schmidt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hefferman's head. #SUB#
Hefferman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hefferman wants to get back to his feet.
Schmidt seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Schmidt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hefferman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schmidt. #SUB2#
Schmidt wants to work for an arm triangle but Hefferman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
Hefferman has hold of Schmidt's hands but Schmidt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Schmidt has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hefferman defend it? Schmidt steps over the head and cranks it - Hefferman is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Schmidt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Schmidt!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2023

#R1#
Peader shoots for a takedown but Schmidt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Peader with that takedown attempt.
As Peader backs off Schmidt throws a huge counter combo but Peader manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Schmidt forces Peader back against the cage and clinches.
Peader has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Schmidt after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivor Peader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peader on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Peader is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schmidt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Peader takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt scores with a knee to the head.
Schmidt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Peader is defending well for now.
Peader is looking for a takedown.
Schmidt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Peader is defending well for now.
Peader is trying to push Schmidt away but Schmidt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Schmidt putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Peader in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Peader is breathing heavily.
Peader wants a takedown but no success here.
Peader is leaning against Schmidt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Schmidt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Peader is defending well for now.
Peader tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Schmidt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Schmidt working Peader over with knees to the body.
Schmidt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Schmidt unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Schmidt working Peader over with knees to the body.
Schmidt working Peader over with knees to the body.
Schmidt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Peader is defending well for now.
Schmidt lands an elbow inside.
Peader blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Schmidt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmidt lands a good knee to the midsection. Peader won't want to take too many of those.
Schmidt working Peader over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Schmidt.
Schmidt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Schmidt landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Schmidt putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Peader in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Schmidt tries to land knees in the clinch but Peader avoids the damage to the body.
Peader takes a knee to the side of the body.
Schmidt using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Schmidt working Peader over with knees to the body.
Schmidt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Peader avoids it.
Peader takes a knee to the side of the body.
Peader really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Schmidt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Schmidt.
Peader managing to block the knees to the body from Schmidt.
Peader lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Schmidt using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Peader looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Schmidt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Peader managing to block the knees to the body from Schmidt.
Peader jumps guard but Schmidt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Peader - that landed with a thud.
Schmidt prevents a takedown attempt there.
Schmidt missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Schmidt landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Peader avoiding damage as Schmidt throws knees to the body.
Peader is trying to break free.
Peader is trying to pull guard but Schmidt has him pressed against the cage.
Schmidt crunches a lovely knee into Peader's ribcage.
Schmidt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Peader is defending well for now.
Schmidt unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Schmidt landing knees to the body.
Schmidt tries to land knees in the clinch but Peader avoids the damage to the body.
Schmidt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Peader on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Schmidt lands an elbow that stopped Peader in his tracks for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pork Schmidt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Peader tries to clinch up but Schmidt circles away and keeps his distance.
Peader shoots in for a double leg but Schmidt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schmidt stuffs the takedown.
Peader fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schmidt wants to counter with a clinch but Peader pushes him away.
Peader shoots in and drives through. Schmidt sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivor Peader. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Schmidt forces Peader back against the cage and clinches.
Schmidt tries to land knees in the clinch but Peader avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peader avoiding damage as Schmidt throws knees to the body.
Peader tries to pull guard but Schmidt won't allow it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Schmidt obliges.
Schmidt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schmidt with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T1#
Schmidt tries a knee to the head but Peader blocks it.
Peader blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Peader tries to pull guard but Schmidt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Schmidt obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Schmidt obliges.
Peader takes a knee right on the jaw!
Schmidt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Peader avoids it.
Schmidt tries to land knees in the clinch but Peader avoids the damage to the body.
Peader fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Schmidt obliges.
Schmidt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Schmidt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Peader's face.
Schmidt trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Schmidt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Peader has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Peader is trying to break the clinch but Schmidt is controlling him.
Schmidt tries to land knees in the clinch but Peader avoids the damage to the body.
Schmidt avoids a wild elbow strike from Peader.#TD#
Peader successfully pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peader wants to stand and escape but Schmidt is having none of it.
Peader trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Schmidt won't allow Peader to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Peader is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schmidt is aware though and is defending well.
Schmidt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Peader is wriggling around but Schmidt manages to pass to half guard. #T3#
Peader wants to control but Schmidt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schmidt controlling the action here.
Peader moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Peader controls Schmidt momentarily but Schmidt frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Schmidt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ivor Peader is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2#
Schmidt closes the distance and clinches.
Schmidt missing with knees to the body.
Peader takes a knee to the side of the body.
Peader tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Schmidt smiles and moves away.
Pork Schmidt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Peader with that takedown attempt.
Schmidt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Schmidt closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schmidt missing with knees to the body.
Schmidt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Peader avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pork Schmidt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Peader misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Schmidt counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Peader managing to block the knees to the body from Schmidt.
Peader on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Peader is looking to take this one to the mat.
Peader fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivor Peader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmidt lands a knee to the body.
Schmidt prevents the takedown attempt.
Peader avoiding damage as Schmidt throws knees to the body.
Schmidt using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Schmidt crunches a lovely knee into Peader's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schmidt tries to land knees in the clinch but Peader avoids the damage to the body.
Schmidt landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T1#
Peader takes a knee to the side of the body.
Peader managing to block the knees to the body from Schmidt.
Schmidt with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Peader jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Schmidt walks away with a smile on his face. Peader gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Schmidt has Peader up against the cage in a clinch.
Peader managing to block the knees to the body from Schmidt.
Peader managing to block the knees to the body from Schmidt.
Peader avoiding damage as Schmidt throws knees to the body. #BC#
Peader manages to break the clinch.
Peader ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Peader tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schmidt swivels and escapes.#T2#
Schmidt connects with a leg kick.
Schmidt with the inside leg kick.
Peader throws a combination that misses
and Schmidt counters with an outside leg kick.
Peader throws a half hearted mid kick.
Schmidt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Schmidt unleashes a big counter combination but Peader bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Schmidt takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Peader wants to take the fight to the mat but Schmidt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Schmidt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Schmidt lands an elbow that stopped Peader in his tracks for a moment.
Schmidt lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Schmidt.
Schmidt tries a knee to the head but Peader blocks it.
Schmidt scores a nice knee to the body.
Peader trying to control the position but instead, Schmidt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Peader into the cage.
Schmidt lands a nice knee to the body.
Pork Schmidt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Schmidt trying to land knees to the body. #T4#
Schmidt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Peader avoids it.
Peader blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Peader breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peader tries to clinch but Schmidt is having none of it.
Peader will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Schmidt checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Schmidt closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peader jumps guard but Schmidt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Schmidt unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ivor Peader has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pork Schmidt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Peader tries to pull guard but Schmidt holds him up against the cage and eventually Peader drops back down to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pork Schmidt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Schmidt 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 25:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pork Schmidt!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2023

#R1#
Schmidt tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schmidt throws a head kick but Petrovich moves out of range.
Xavier Schmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schmidt closes the distance looking to clinch
and Petrovich counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Petrovich closes the distance and clinches.
Petrovich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Petrovich managing to block the knees to the body from Schmidt.
Schmidt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Petrovich avoids it.
Schmidt prevents the takedown attempt.
Petrovich takes an elbow to the forehead.
Schmidt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrovich is trying to pull guard but Schmidt has him pressed against the cage.
Schmidt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Petrovich is defending well for now.
Schmidt tries to land a knee to the head but Petrovich blocks with his arms.
Petrovich is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krenlich Petrovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Petrovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xavier Schmidt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Schmidt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Petrovich appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Petrovich has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Schmidt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Petrovich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Petrovich prevents a body shot from Schmidt.
Schmidt misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Petrovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrovich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Petrovich lands a body shot.
Schmidt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrovich swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Petrovich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schmidt, pushing him back against the cage.
Schmidt has a couple of punches blocked by Petrovich. #T2#
Petrovich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Schmidt smiles and moves away.
Schmidt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Petrovich tries to keep at a distance but Schmidt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Schmidt tries to land knees in the clinch but Petrovich avoids the damage to the body.
Petrovich lands with a light punch inside.
Petrovich managing to block the knees to the body from Schmidt.
Petrovich tries for a takedown. No joy.
Schmidt is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Petrovich manages to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmidt is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Petrovich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Petrovich is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Schmidt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Petrovich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schmidt defends well.
Schmidt trying to control but Petrovich is working from the bottom.
Petrovich wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
Schmidt looking to sit in guard and control but Petrovich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Schmidt can't keep his opponent in guard - Petrovich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Petrovich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SU#
Petrovich gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrovich shoots in but Schmidt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Petrovich throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Krenlich Petrovich will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Schmidt moves into the clinch.
Petrovich is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schmidt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Petrovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrovich shoots in looking for a takedown but Schmidt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Petrovich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Petrovich blocks a head kick by Schmidt.
Petrovich shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schmidt defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krenlich Petrovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrovich tries for a takedown but Schmidt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Schmidt darts in and clinches Petrovich up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Petrovich.
Petrovich managing to block the knees to the body from Schmidt.
Schmidt lands a body shot.
Petrovich is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Schmidt tries to land a knee to the head but Petrovich blocks with his arms. #T1##BC#
Petrovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Schmidt, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Petrovich tries to keep at a distance but Schmidt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Petrovich fails to pull guard.
Schmidt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petrovich managing to block the knees to the body from Schmidt.
Schmidt missing with knees to the body.
Petrovich dodges an elbow strike from Schmidt.
Petrovich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Schmidt. #BC#
Petrovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schmidt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schmidt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrovich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL2#
Petrovich tries to keep at a distance but Schmidt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Petrovich fails to pull guard.
Schmidt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Petrovich is defending well for now.
Schmidt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schmidt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Schmidt tries to land a knee to the head but Petrovich blocks with his arms.
Schmidt is breathing heavily.
Petrovich drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Schmidt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Schmidt tries to land knees in the clinch but Petrovich avoids the damage 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!
Petrovich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Schmidt just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Petrovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schmidt leaves Petrovich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3##CL#
Schmidt tries to keep at a distance but Petrovich has taken the fight into the clinch.
Petrovich drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schmidt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Schmidt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrovich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Krenlich Petrovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schmidt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrovich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schmidt throws a chopping leg kick but Petrovich manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Petrovich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Petrovich looks for a takedown but Schmidt sprawls well.
Krenlich Petrovich is winning the standup battle so far.
Schmidt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrovich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Petrovich tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrovich swats away the attempt to clinch by Schmidt.#T4##CL2#
Schmidt clinches.
Schmidt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Petrovich avoiding damage as Schmidt throws knees to the body. #TD#
Petrovich manages to pull guard.
Schmidt wanted to stand there but Petrovich had control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Schmidt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petrovich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schmidt has managed to get both his arms back between Petrovich's legs - danger averted.
Petrovich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Schmidt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Petrovich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Petrovich successfully pulls guard.
Petrovich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Schmidt wants to stand and escape but instead Petrovich has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Petrovich pushes down on Schmidt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrovich perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #ES2#
Schmidt kicks Petrovich off and gets back to his feet.#T1##CL#
Petrovich moves into range and clinches up with Schmidt.
Schmidt tries to land knees in the clinch but Petrovich avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Petrovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Petrovich closes the distance and clinches.
Schmidt tries to land knees in the clinch but Petrovich avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Petrovich gets control of Schmidt's arms and successfully pulls guard. Petrovich will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Petrovich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schmidt is one step ahead there.
Petrovich keeping moving, preventing Schmidt from controlling successfully.
Petrovich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2##SU2#
Schmidt decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Petrovich keeps the fight on the outside.
Petrovich quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Schmidt misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick by Schmidt misses
and Petrovich counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Schmidt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schmidt wants to clinch.#CL#
Petrovich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Petrovich obliges.
Knees to the body from Schmidt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrovich is trying to pull guard but Schmidt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3##BC#
Petrovich manages to break the clinch.
Schmidt is looking to clinch.
Schmidt slaps away a takedown attempt from Petrovich, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schmidt but Schmidt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krenlich Petrovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrovich tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Schmidt clinches with his opponent.
Schmidt tries to land a knee to the head but Petrovich blocks with his arms.
Schmidt tries to work over Petrovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Petrovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schmidt is looking to clinch.
Schmidt misses with a double jab. #T4##CL2#
Schmidt has managed to clinch.
Schmidt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Petrovich is defending well for now.
Petrovich is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Schmidt trying to land knees to the body.
Petrovich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Schmidt missing with knees to the body.
Petrovich managing to block the knees to the body from Schmidt.
Petrovich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Petrovich stalls.
Petrovich is trying to pull guard but Schmidt has him pressed against the cage.
Petrovich avoiding damage as Schmidt throws knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Petrovich.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Krenlich Petrovich.
I think Petrovich has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krenlich Petrovich!

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