Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: LKO8 Outrageous
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Guard throws a jab but it's blocked by Gregory.
No joy there for Gregory, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gregory throws a right hand that Guard ducks under and follows up with a left that Guard also avoids with ease.
Gregory really is a fat lump.
Gregory takes one on the button.
Gregory shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gregory wants to clinch up but Guard keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Guard counter with a right hand. #T1#
The fighters circling - Guard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gregory throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gregory throws a poor cross that misses
and Guard counters with a nice uppercut.
Gregory throws a head kick that misses
and Guard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gregory throws a sloppy head kick
and Guard counters with a stiff right hand.
Gregory misses with a lunging right hand
and Guard counters with a straight right hand.
Guard jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Guard misses with a straight right.
Gregory tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Gregory misses
and Guard counters with a straight right hand.
Gregory walks into a jab.
Gregory throws a lazy body kick
enabling Guard to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gregory staying out of range there.
Gregory is looking for a counter combo.
Guard throws a hook but Gregory blocks it.
Gregory throws a sloppy head kick
and Gregory takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Guard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gregory.
Ceste Guard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gregory dives in for a single leg takedown but Guard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Gregory. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gregory misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Guard counters with a right hand that sends Gregory tumbling to the canvas! Can Guard finish him? He dives into Gregory's guard looking to do just that!#ROC2#
Gregory is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Dwayne Gregory has been cut.
Gregory is breathing heavily.
Guard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gregory's guard.#SUB#
Gregory working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gregory has a closed guard, preventing Guard from standing up. #T4#
Gregory throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
Gregory working for a triangle but Guard defends it easily.
We've been informed that Guard has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Guard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gregory has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Guard has managed to get both his arms back between Gregory's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ceste Guard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Gregory's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Guard looks to land a right hand but Gregory moved out of range.
Dwayne Gregory is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gregory misses with a takedown
and Guard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gregory misses with a takedown attempt
and Guard counters with a nice uppercut.
Guard with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Guard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Gregory. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guard steps in with a hook that catches Gregory right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Guard follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Gregory looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ceste Guard!

Event: LKO3 Blossom
Date: Jun 25, 2016

Event: LKO Fight Night 1
Date: Jun 15, 2016

#R1#
Jones throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD2#
Sakuragi shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is really struggling to control Sakuragi but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sakuragi is aware though and is defending well.
Sakuragi looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Sakuragi defends easily.
Sakuragi preventing the sweep. #T1#
Sakuragi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuragi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sakuragi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #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.
Sakuragi's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jones cracks Sakuragi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40 in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Sakuragi darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.#TD2#
Sakuragi pulls Jones into guard.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sakuragi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones trying to control but Sakuragi is working from the bottom.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Sakuragi working a defensive guard here.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sakuragi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Sakuragi.
Sakuragi working a defensive guard here.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sakuragi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sakuragi trying to control the position.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sakuragi wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones 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.#T4#
Sakuragi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones works over Sakuragi with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones wants to control from the top but Sakuragi keeps moving.
Sakuragi wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Sakuragi blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jonny Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Sakuragi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Sakuragi getting side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sakuragi defends it easily.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones wants to sweep here but Sakuragi controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hanamichi Sakuragi has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuragi trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sakuragi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Sakuragi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Sakuragi pushes his legs off easily.
Sakuragi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Sakuragi defends easily. #SUB#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sakuragi is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sakuragi tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sakuragi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Jones has his foot on Sakuragi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sakuragi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sakuragi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Sakuragi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Sakuragi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sakuragi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones trying to hold on to Sakuragi's head to control him but Sakuragi postures up.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Sakuragi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Sakuragi is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sakuragi to get the leverage.
Sakuragi throws a strike but Jones avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakuragi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakuragi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sakuragi is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sakuragi preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sakuragi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hanamichi Sakuragi 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Sakuragi clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Sakuragi jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sakuragi is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones works over Sakuragi with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones trying to control but Sakuragi is working from the bottom.
Sakuragi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones postures up. #SUB2#
Sakuragi working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sakuragi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sakuragi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sakuragi trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Sakuragi has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
Sakuragi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sakuragi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hanamichi Sakuragi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A leg kick checked by Sakuragi.#CL2#
Sakuragi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Jones pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Jones working for a triangle but Sakuragi defends it easily. #SUB#
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sakuragi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Sakuragi defends easily.
Jones is trying to keep Sakuragi in close. #T3##SUB#
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sakuragi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sakuragi is looking to stand up but Jones won't let him. #SUB#
Sakuragi avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakuragi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakuragi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Sakuragi defends easily.
Sakuragi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sakuragi is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakuragi trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Jones!
A relieved looking Jonny Jones thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: LKO1 Unleashed
Date: Jun 12, 2016

#R1##CL#
Goro moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Mozapa successfully pulls guard.
Goro content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Mozapa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mozapa should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Goro trying to move into half guard but instead Mozapa has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Mozapa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Goro throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mozapa escapes and throws Goro's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1#
Goro wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Mozapa advances nicely into full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goro looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Goro is keeping busy.
Mozapa is hanging on to Goro's back as he tries to escape.
Goro trying to control the position but Mozapa manages to sink in the hooks.
Goro really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Goro tries to roll but Mozapa sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Mozapa is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Goro knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Goro for a finish.
Mozapa punishes Goro with strikes from the back mount.
Mozapa trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB2#
Mozapa is working for a rear naked choke. Goro is not defending it well and Mozapa has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Goro refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Goro's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alopan Mozapa!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1##CL#
Benson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gregory, pushing him back against the cage.
Benson digs a right hand underneath Gregory's ribcage. Gregory let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Benson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Benson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gregory has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Benson.
Gregory pushes Benson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Benson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Benson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Benson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Benson tries to work over Gregory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gregory backwards.
Benson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Benson. #T1#
A short right from Benson on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Benson as the two fighters clinch.
Benson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gregory up against the cage.
Benson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benson has had enough of the clinch but Gregory keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Gregory breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Benson misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gregory.
Benson slips a straight right by Gregory.
Benson throws a big counter combination but Gregory scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
James Benson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gregory tries to work over Benson's front leg with a kick but Benson checks it.
Benson throws a big counter combination but Gregory scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2##CL#
Benson clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Benson.
Benson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Benson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Benson is trying to break the clinch but Gregory has him pressed against the cage.
Benson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Benson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Benson lands a nice uppercut.
Benson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gregory backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benson throws a punch but it's blocked by Gregory.
Benson taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T3#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Benson.
Benson stalling the fight.
Benson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Gregory breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gregory avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gregory is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Gregory throws a head kick that misses
and Benson counters with a series of strikes. Gregory will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gregory slips a jab and a cross from Benson.
Gregory steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benson.#CL#
Benson rushes Gregory and presses him up against the cage.
Benson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benson scores with a shoulder strike.
Benson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Gregory breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Benson gets a clinch.
Gregory looking to stall.
Benson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gregory prevents Benson from breaking the clinch.
Gregory's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Gregory manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Benson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gregory prevents Benson from breaking the clinch.
Benson misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Benson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Gregory takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Benson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
James Benson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benson tries to clinch there but Gregory circles away.
James Benson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gregory is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Benson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Benson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Benson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gregory paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gregory tries to counter by closing the distance.
Benson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Gregory counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gregory controlling the action here. #SU2#
Gregory stands up out of the half guard. #T1##CL#
Gregory tries to keep at a distance but Benson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Benson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gregory up against the cage.#BC2#
Gregory breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Gregory closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gregory lands in his opponent's guard.
Benson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gregory can do to turn this around?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gregory looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Benson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Gregory controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Benson is wriggling around but Gregory manages to pass to half guard.
Gregory controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Gregory thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Benson's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gregory in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
Benson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Benson.
Still in the clinch, Benson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gregory keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Benson's efforts to push away.
Benson misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gregorys head. #BC2#
Gregory pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Benson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Benson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gregory takes one to the side of the head.
Benson tries to clinch but Gregory moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Gregory's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Benson fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Gregory shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Benson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gregory scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gregory sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Benson defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gregory perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gregory working the head and body with strikes.
Gregory is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Benson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Benson tries to get out of the position.#T1##T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU2#
Gregory stands up from half guard.
Gregory throws a sloppy head kick and Benson moves out of range easily.
Gregory fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Benson closes the distance and pushes Gregory back into the cage.
Benson misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Benson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gregory blocking some punches. #T3#
Benson lands with a light punch inside.
Benson wants to get back to striking at distance but Gregory won't allow it.
Benson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
James Benson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benson is trying to push Gregory away but Gregory has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Benson gets through Gregory's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Benson.
Stalling in the clinch from Benson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benson.#BC2#
Gregory pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gregory. #T4##CL#
Benson clinches.
Benson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Benson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benson has Gregory pushed against the cage.
Benson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Benson throws a punch but it's blocked by Gregory.
Dwayne Gregory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benson tries to circle away but Gregory has him pinned against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Benson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Benson, 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Goro changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Smith throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Goro looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Goro.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith tries to clinch #TD2#
and Goro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
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!
Goro 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.
Goro is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Goro is having none of it.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goro manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Goro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Goro keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #SU#
Smith decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Goro, up you get! #CL2#
Goro clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Goro manages to pull guard.
Goro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Smith has passed into side control.
Goro is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it. #T2#
Goro is looking for a sweep.
Goro looking for a sweep but Smith has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Smith throws some wild stikes that Goro manages to avoid easily.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goro is looking to escape.
Goro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Goro looks winded!#T3#
Smith connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Goro gets back to half guard.
Goro is holding on to half guard well.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith working Goro over with strikes. #SUB#
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Goro is trying to stand. #T4#
Smith throwing shots but Goro is blocking nicely.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Goro is trying is best to control the position here.
Smith is stalling here. Goro is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Smith seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Goro has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Smith gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jack Smith will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
Goro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Goro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Goro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goro stalling.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Goro is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Goro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smith misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Goro connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
Goro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smith flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Goro closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Goro is breathing heavily.
Smith trying to remain calm as Goro controls from the top position.#T2#
Smith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Goro has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Smith works to full guard.
Goro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith controls Goro momentarily but Goro frees himself.
Goro 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. #T3#
Goro wants to stand and escape but instead Smith has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB#
Smith 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.
Goro 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.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Smith trying to control the position but Goro is working away.
Goro is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Smith is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goro is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Smith will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Goro slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Goro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Goro has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Goro controlling the action here for a moment. #TD#
Smith pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Smith is working an open guard so Goro takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Smith closes the distance but Goro moves to the side #TD2#
so Goro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Goro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith is trying to keep Goro in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard. #REVR#
Goro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Goro keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith won't allow Goro to sweep him here.
Jack Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Goro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Goro pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.#TD2#
Goro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Smith makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T3##TD2#
Smith gets caught napping as Goro dives in and scores a takedown. Smith manages to retain guard.
Smith wants to sweep here but Goro controlling him for the moment.
Smith working a defensive guard here. #SU2#
Goro stands and steps away. Smith gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Goro feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Smith scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Smith tries for a takedown but Goro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Goro. Goro maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Goro tightens his grip and picks Smith up, before dumping him to the ground. Smith manages to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Goro 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.#SUB#
Smith pushes a forearm under Goro's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Goro is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Smith!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2016

#R1##KD#
Dream cracks Makunouchi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Makunouchi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dream finish him? #ROC#
Makunouchi is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ippo Makunouchi has been cut.
Dream dances in with a quick combination. Makunouchi is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Dream snaps Makunouchi's head back. Makunouchi stumbles backwards against the cage. Dream steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Makunouchi's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Makunouchi just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Blue Dream!
In defeat, Ippo Makunouchi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dasal lang talaga.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2016

#R1#
A combination from Gold does no damage.
Gold looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Sakuragi moves into range and clinches up with Gold.
Sakuragi slowing the pace effectively.
Sakuragi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gold fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sakuragi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gold.
Gold stuffs the takedown attempt from Sakuragi. Sakuragi gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Sakuragi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gold's guard.
Sakuragi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Sakuragi gets to his feet - Gold follows without any prompting.
Gold slaps away a takedown attempt from Sakuragi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanamichi Sakuragi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sakuragi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1#
Sakuragi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sakuragi throwing strikes from guard but Gold blocks nicely. #SU#
Sakuragi stands and steps away. Gold gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Sakuragi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sakuragi lands in his opponent's guard.
Gold avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Gold wants to get back to his feet but Sakuragi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sakuragi 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.
Gold utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Sakuragi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gold works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sakuragi tries for a takedown but Gold sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Gold's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sakuragi has a takedown stuffed.
Gold throws a series of punches but Sakuragi moves out of range.
Sakuragi attempts a counter takedown but Gold avoids it well and moves away.
No luck for Sakuragi with that takedown attempt.
Sakuragi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sakuragi avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Gold tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakuragi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sakuragi fails to land the takedown.
Gold lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sloppy strikes from Gold. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Sakuragi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sakuragi lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Gold uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gold falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Sakuragi moves into the clinch.
Gold wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frankie Gold 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.
#R2#
Sakuragi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gold avoids it really well and circles away.
Gold misses with a few strikes there.
Sakuragi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gold tries to avoid it but Sakuragi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gold to the ground. Gold escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sakuragi closes the distance and clinches up with Gold, looking for a takedown. Sakuragi pushes Gold against the cage but Gold circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanamichi Sakuragi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakuragi tries for a takedown but Gold sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sakuragi fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuragi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Sakuragi backs off Gold throws a huge counter combo but Sakuragi manages to avoid it all.
Sakuragi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gold.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Sakuragi shoots in for a double leg but Gold sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sakuragi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gold looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakuragi is just out of range.#CL#
Sakuragi closes the distance and clinches.
Gold is trying to push Sakuragi away but Sakuragi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gold wants to break free but Sakuragi has control.
Sakuragi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gold prevents it.
Gold wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gold tries to break the clinch but Sakuragi is controlling the position.
Gold has had enough of the clinch but Sakuragi keeps him there for the moment.
Sakuragi prevents Gold from breaking the clinch.
We've been informed that Gold has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Sakuragi pulls guard effortlessly. #T2#
Sakuragi pulls Gold in close to prevent any damage.
Hanamichi Sakuragi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gold distracts Sakuragi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Sakuragi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SU2#
Gold gets to his feet - Sakuragi follows without any prompting.
Sakuragi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Frankie Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sakuragi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice sprawl there from Gold as Sakuragi shoots in.#T3#
Sakuragi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sakuragi slips a jab and a cross from Gold.
Hanamichi Sakuragi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gold throws a body punch but Sakuragi moves out of range.
Sakuragi shoots for a takedown but Gold saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sakuragi misses with a takedown attempt
and Gold counters with a one-two to the body.
Sakuragi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gold.
Sakuragi shoots for a takedown but Gold saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Gold as Sakuragi shoots in.
Gold throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sakuragi.
Sakuragi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gold slaps away a takedown attempt from Sakuragi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Sakuragi backs off Gold throws a huge counter combo but Sakuragi manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Gold scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Frankie Gold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakuragi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gold sprawls well. Gold wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sakuragi gets slowly back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gold falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sakuragi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gold throws a series of punches but Sakuragi moves out of range.
Jab by Gold.
A swing and a miss from Gold.
Sakuragi shoots in looking for a takedown. Gold tries to sprawl out of it but Sakuragi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gold manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Gold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gold lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Sakuragi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Sakuragi pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Sakuragi has his foot on Gold's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gold works his way back into a safe position though.
Sakuragi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gold wants to get up but he can't break Sakuragi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuragi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gold's guard. #REVR#
Sakuragi prevents Gold from getting back to his feet.
Sakuragi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Sakuragi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU#
Sakuragi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gold keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gold misses with the combination.
Sakuragi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sakuragi shoots in for a double leg but Gold sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gold is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanamichi Sakuragi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gold tries to land a front kick but Sakuragi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Frankie Gold is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Gold misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gold misses with the combination.
Gold throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sakuragi fails with a takedown attempt.
Gold doesn't manage to clinch there - Sakuragi circles away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sakuragi tries to pull guard but Gold holds him up against the cage and eventually Sakuragi drops back down to his feet.
Sakuragi fails to pull guard. #T3#
Gold is trying to push Sakuragi away but Sakuragi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Sakuragi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gold throws a series of punches but Sakuragi moves out of range.
As Gold tries to get set, Sakuragi tries to push him back and clinch up but Gold manages to avoid the attempt.
Sakuragi has a takedown stuffed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sakuragi.
Sakuragi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4#
Gold fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sakuragi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Frankie Gold seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sakuragi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gold falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sakuragi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gold's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gold duly obliges.
Gold stuffs the takedown attempt from Sakuragi. Sakuragi gets slowly back to his feet.
Sakuragi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gold pinned against the cage. Gold gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice combination there by Gold.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Gold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gold 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Gold!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2016

#R1#
Yi has a takedown stuffed.
Fortune stuffs the takedown attempt from Yi. Yi gets slowly back to his feet.
Yi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miss Fortune has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Yi.
Yi dives in and grabs Fortune's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fortune pushes down on Yi's head and hops out.
Fortune is looking for a counter combo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fortune or perhaps it was just good defense by Yi, which made it look bad.
Yi shoots in looking for a takedown. Fortune tries to sprawl out of it but Yi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fortune manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Fortune was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Yi closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Yi manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Fortune fails with a takedown attempt.
Yi slaps away a takedown attempt from Fortune, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fortune misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Yi counters by clinching up.
Fortune tries to break free but Yi pushes him back against the cage.
Fortune fails to pull guard.
Fortune lands a hook that snaps the head of Yi backwards. #TD#
Fortune drags the fight down to the ground. #T2#
Yi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fortune has control of Yi's left arm, preventing Yi from doing any damage. #SU2#
Yi stands up from Fortune's guard - Yi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Yi fails with the takedown
and Fortune counters with a straight right hand.
Fortune shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yi as he avoids it easily.
Yi misses with a hook. Fortune ducked under it nicely.
Fortune darts in looking for a takedown but Yi gets double underhooks and turns Fortune into the cage.
Yi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fortune counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Fortune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yi circles away quickly and effectively.
Fortune fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yi avoids it really well and circles away.
Fortune is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Yi moves into the clinch.
Fortune tries to pull guard but Yi won't allow it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yi.
Yi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fortune pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fortune could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Yi is working for takedown but Fortune is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4#
Yi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fortune just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fortune working hard to break the clinch.
Fortune effectively controlling the action here.
Yi is pressed up against the cage. Fortune has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yi down to the mat. Yi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fortune tries to land a front kick but Yi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yi misses with a takedown attempt - Fortune sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yi stuffs the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yi is looking to clinch but Fortune is avoiding it.
Yi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Miss Fortune will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Fortune forces Yi back against the cage and clinches.
Yi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fortune smiles and moves away.
Yi doesn't manage to clinch there - Fortune circles away.
Fortune doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Yi moves into the clinch.
Yi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fortune to keep the fight standing.
Yi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fortune is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miss Fortune has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Yi.
Yi tries a body shot but Fortune blocks it.
Fortune throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yi blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortune will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yi up against the cage.
Fortune is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1##BC2#
Yi manages to break the clinch.
Fortune displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yi.
Yi throws a push kick but Fortune slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Fortune has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Yi uses from the top position.
Yi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fortune keeping moving, preventing Yi from controlling successfully.
Yi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Fortune tries to improve position but can't.
Yi trying to control the position but Fortune is working away.
Fortune is looking to reverse the position.
Fortune wants to control but Yi postures up.#T3#
Fortune manages to get back to half guard.
Yi thows a huge punch but Fortune dodges it nicely.
Fortune is looking to control Yi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fortune avoid being mounted?
Fortune trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Fortune regains half guard.
Fortune tries to roll over but Yi keeps him under control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Yi wants to take a breather but Fortune is having none of it.
Fortune is trying to stand back up but Yi is controlling him
Fortune tries to roll over but Yi keeps him under control.
Fortune is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fortune shoots and misses #CL2#
and Yi counters by moving into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Yi breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Yi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fortune gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Master Yi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fortune shoots in but Yi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yi feints the counter takedown.
Miss Fortune is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yi shoots in for a takedown but Fortune shows good takedown defense.
Fortune throws a series of punches but Yi avoids them all with ease.
Yi fails with a takedown attempt.
Fortune tries a head kick but it misses.
Fortune sets himself, and Yi steps forward looking for the clinch! Fortune avoids it this time.#CL2#
Yi has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortune is trying to break free.
Yi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fortune prevents it.
Miss Fortune has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Yi.
Fortune tries to pull guard but Yi won't allow it. #T1#
Yi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fortune is trying to force a seperation but Yi has the dominant position.
Yi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fortune avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Come on Fortune - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fortune is working for takedown but Yi is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Yi decides to pull guard. #SU#
Fortune decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2#
Nice sprawl there from Fortune as Yi shoots in.#CL#
Fortune closes the distance and clinches.
Fortune is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yi to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Fortune jumps guard and drags Yi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fortune working a defensive guard here.
Fortune looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yi is one step ahead there.
Fortune wants to stand up but Yi is controlling him. #T3#
Yi wants to control from the top but Fortune keeps moving.
Fortune wants to hit a switch here but Yi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fortune there!
Yi tries to control but Fortune wriggling away.
Fortune can't escape the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fortune wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Yi.
Yi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fortune because Yi loaded up on that one. #SUB2#
Yi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Fortune turns into him and now he's in Yi's guard.
Fortune preventing the sweep.

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 Miss Fortune.
I think Fortune 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 David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miss Fortune!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2016

#R1##CL#
Sakuragi has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Johnson manages to pull guard.
Johnson wants to stand but Sakuragi is controlling the position.
Sakuragi wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Sakuragi throwing strikes but missing.
Sakuragi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuragi prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T1#
Sakuragi tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Johnson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sakuragi to the mat! Sakuragi manages to get full guard.
Johnson looks winded!#SUB#
Sakuragi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Johnson 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sakuragi has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Sakuragi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Johnson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sakuragi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sakuragi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sakuragi's guard.
Johnson pushes down on Sakuragi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sakuragi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Sakuragi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Sakuragi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sakuragi is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sakuragi defends it well.
Sakuragi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sakuragi trying to control but Johnson postures up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Sakuragi is defending well.
Sakuragi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakuragi shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sakuragi, pushing him back against the cage.
Sakuragi wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sakuragi as he avoids it easily.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Sakuragi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sakuragi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Sakuragi tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sakuragi is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hanamichi Sakuragi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Johnson.
Sakuragi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sakuragi after a bit of a struggle.
Sakuragi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Johnson after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sakuragi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Sakuragi successfully pulls guard.
Sakuragi working a defensive guard here.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Sakuragi blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuragi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sakuragi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sakuragi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Sakuragi is trying to get back to full guard.
Sakuragi is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sakuragi trying to control but Johnson postures up. #T2#
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sakuragi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Sakuragi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sakuragi defends it well.
Johnson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sakuragi!
Johnson is landing with some decent strikes but Sakuragi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3#
Sakuragi is trying to escape the mount.
Johnson landing punches. #SUB2#
Johnson working for a guillotine from mount but Sakuragi is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for a guillotine from mount but Sakuragi is having none of it.
Johnson dominating with strikes here.#SUB2#
Johnson working for a submission but Sakuragi is keeping him at bay.
Tony Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson lands a couple of good shots and Sakuragi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T4##SUB2#
Sakuragi defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Sakuragi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Johnson gets his way! #SUB2#
Johnson is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Sakuragi won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Johnson off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tony Johnson!
Tony Johnson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2016

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Goro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Goro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goro lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#
It looks like Andrew Miller has been cut.
Goro blocks a head kick by Miller.
Goro tries to close the distance and clinch but Miller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Goro stalks Miller and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Miller's face. Miller staggers backwards, shaken.
Miller misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Goro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
Miller keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Goro wants to pass to mount but Miller is defending the position. #T1#
Goro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miller's head.
Goro is trying to control. Miller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miller has a hand on Goro's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Goro takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Miller tries to hold on but Goro postures up.
Miller is squirming around, avoiding Goro's attempts to control the action. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Miller tries to lock up and control but Goro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Goro has control of Miller's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Miller regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Goro looking to control but Miller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miller sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3#
Miller wants to control but Goro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goro prevents Miller from improving his position.
Miller is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Miller trying to control here.
Miller controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#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.
Goro is trying to control. Miller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goro moves away.#TD2#
Miller looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Goro is keeping the position.
Miller is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller wants to control from the top but Goro keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shigeno Goro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Miller's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Goro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.
Miller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miller wants it to stay on the feet.
Miller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Goro defends it well.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Miller.
Shigeno Goro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Goro's face as Miller controls the position.
Goro is trying to get back to his feet.
Goro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Miller's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Goro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miller scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller lands with a punch from half guard.
Miller trying to mount his opponent but Goro defends it.
Miller lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Miller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Goro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've been informed that Miller has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Goro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
Goro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miller slips a nice elbow through Goro's hands, connecting with Goro's forehead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller lands with a punch from half guard.
Miller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Miller working Goro over with strikes.
Miller drops an elbow to the side of Goro's head.
Miller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Miller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Miller working the head and body with strikes.
Goro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miller scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Miller wants to take a breather but Goro is having none of it.
Miller controlling the action here.
Goro really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Miller slips a nice elbow through Goro's hands, connecting with Goro's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Miller lands a nice short elbow.
Miller working Goro over with strikes.
Miller drops an elbow to the side of Goro's head.
Nice strikes from Miller there. #T3#
Miller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Miller is keen to just control but Goro is a slippery customer.
Miller content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Goro taking some punishment here, with Miller in his half guard.
Miller slows the pace down in half guard.
Miller slips a nice elbow through Goro's hands, connecting with Goro's forehead.
Miller is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Miller slips a nice elbow through Goro's hands, connecting with Goro's forehead.#T4#
Miller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Miller sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Goro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Miller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Miller lands strikes from half guard.
Miller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller drops an elbow to the side of Goro's head.
Miller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Miller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrew Miller's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Miller is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Goro's half guard.
Miller working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Miller wants to free his trapped foot but Goro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Miller trying to control from half guard but Goro is working away.
Miller slips a nice elbow through Goro's hands, connecting with Goro's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Miller.
Miller is pressing down on Goro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Goro is holding on for now.
Goro trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Miller slips a nice elbow through Goro's hands, connecting with Goro's forehead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Miller slips a nice elbow through Goro's hands, connecting with Goro's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller winds up and cracks Goro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Miller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Goro is trying to maintain the position but Miller is very close to passing his half guard.
Miller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Goro won't allow Miller to pass to mount.
Goro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Miller connects with a nice short shot to Goro's temple. #T2#
Miller is trying to control. Goro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Miller.
Miller trying to control the pace.
Miller is trying to control. Goro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miller drops an elbow to the side of Goro's head.
Miller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miller in particular looking to stall.
Goro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Miller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Goro taking some punishment here, with Miller in his half guard.
Goro is not content to let Miller control the position.
Goro has hold of Miller's hands but Miller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Goro taking some punishment here, with Miller in his half guard.
Miller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Miller is keen to just control but Goro is a slippery customer.
Miller lands strikes from half guard.
Miller slips a nice elbow through Goro's hands, connecting with Goro's forehead.#T4#
Miller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Miller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Miller trying to control from half guard but Goro is working away.
Goro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miller is working away from the top position though.
Miller looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Miller connects with a nice short shot to Goro's temple.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Miller drops an elbow to the side of Goro's head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Miller!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2016

#R1##CL#
Binay has Goro up against the cage in a clinch.
Goro tries to land knees in the clinch but Binay avoids the damage to the body.
Binay fails to pull guard.
Goro is trying to drag Binay to the mat but Binay just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Binay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goro jumps guard but Binay turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Binay wants to break free but Goro has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Goro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Goro. #ES#
Binay throws Goro to one side and escapes!#T1##CL#
Binay closes the distance and pushes Goro back into the cage.
Binay is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Goro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Goro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Binay just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jejomar Binay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shigeno Goro.#TD#
Binay ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Binay no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Goro is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Goro throws a big elbow that misses.
Binay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Binay is on top in guard. #REVR#
Goro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Binay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Goro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Binay passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
Goro struggling a bit here.
Goro avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Binay.
Goro managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Binay.
You can see the frustration on Goro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Goro tries to control but Binay manages to take his back.#T3#
Binay tries to keep control of the position but Goro is staying busy.
Binay really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Goro.#SUB#
Binay tightening his grip on Goro, looking for the choke.
Goro trying to control the hands but Binay won't let him. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Binay thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Binay tries to get the hooks in deep but Goro pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Goro defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goro looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I would not like to be Goro right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jejomar Binay dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Binay looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goro is fending him off so far but Binay persists. Nope, Goro circles away and we're back to standing.
Binay wants to clinch.
Binay really is a fat lump.
Binay swinging wildly here.
Goro with the counter takedown but Binay avoids it easily.
Binay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Binay blocks a head kick by Goro. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Goro. #ES#
Binay sneaks out the side door and pushes Goro away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Goro closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Binay is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Goro to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Goro tries to pull guard but Binay won't allow it.
Binay taking a breather.
Goro tries to pull guard but Binay won't allow it. #BC2#
Goro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goro stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jejomar Binay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goro tries to clinch but Binay moves out of range. #CL#
Binay has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Goro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goro shoots for a takedown but Binay saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Goro is breathing heavily.
Binay dives in for a single leg takedown but Goro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Goro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Binay has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Goro is on him like a limpet, forcing Binay back against the cage.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goro jumps guard but Binay turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Binay is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Goro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Goro is pressed up against the cage. Binay has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Goro down to the mat. Goro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Goro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Binay.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Binay.
Binay fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Goro slaps away a takedown attempt from Binay, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jejomar Binay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goro misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Binay on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Goro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Binay.
Binay moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGoro.
Binay tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Goro swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Goro manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Binay on his heels. He'll look to pass Binay's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Binay scrambles and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Goro darts in and clinches Binay up against the cage.
Binay wants to take the fight to the mat but Goro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4##TD#
Binay ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Binay no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jejomar Binay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Binay trying to control the position.
Goro is fighting to break Binay's control of his arms but Binay is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Goro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Binay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Binay is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jejomar Binay 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#
Binay slaps away a takedown attempt from Goro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Goro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Goro counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Binay shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Goro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Goro wants to get back to his feet but Binay passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Binay wants to take a breather but Goro is having none of it.
Binay controlling the pace.
Goro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Binay not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Binay is controlling the pace.
Goro is trying to maintain the position but Binay is very close to passing his half guard.
Binay looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Goro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Binay.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Goro can do anything to dispel that myth.
Goro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Binay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goro keeps working.
Binay passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Goro!
Binay tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Binay lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Goro tries to improve his position but instead Binay has taken his back!
Good control from Binay.
Goro has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Binay.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Binay controlling the positon.#SUB#
Goro preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Binay. #T4#
Binay avoiding Goro 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Binay looking to break Goro's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Goro remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Binay will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Goro avoids the strikes from Binay. #SUB#
Binay looking for the RNC.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Goro defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Goro covering up well and avoiding damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jejomar Binay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Binay, 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jejomar Binay!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2016

#R1#
Sakuragi slips a straight right by Gold.
Sakuragi shoots in for a takedown but Gold shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sakuragi fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Sakuragi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gold looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Gold throws Sakuragi to one side and escapes!
Gold rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sakuragi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sakuragi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Sakuragi takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gold wants to get back to striking at distance but Sakuragi won't allow it.
Sakuragi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gold.
Gold misses with some punches. #BC2#
Gold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gold looks winded!#T1#
Gold closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Hanamichi Sakuragi has been cut.
Gold throws a series of punches but Sakuragi avoids them all with ease.
Gold misses with a shot to the body
and Sakuragi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sakuragi throws a sloppy head kick and Gold moves out of range easily.
Sakuragi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanamichi Sakuragi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gold throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Sakuragi counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Sakuragi breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Sakuragi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gold sprawls well initially but Sakuragi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakuragi stops Gold from getting back to his feet.
Sakuragi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gold keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Sakuragi is controlling the pace.
Sakuragi stops Gold from getting back to his feet.
Sakuragi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sakuragi controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sakuragi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Gold.
Gold rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Sakuragi to counter with a crisp jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sakuragi or perhaps it was just good defense by Gold, which made it look bad.
Sakuragi dives in for a single leg takedown but Gold sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Sakuragi gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Gold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sakuragi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gold throws a series of punches but Sakuragi avoids them all with ease.
Sakuragi darts in looking for a takedown but Gold gets double underhooks and turns Sakuragi into the cage.
Gold throws a series of punches but Sakuragi avoids them all with ease.
Gold misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Gold doesn't manage to clinch there - Sakuragi circles away. #TD#
Sakuragi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gold!#ES2#
Gold throws Sakuragi to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Sakuragi moves into the clinch.
Gold wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sakuragi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gold is defending well.
Gold is trying to force a seperation but Sakuragi has the dominant position.
Gold has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gold gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sakuragi.
Sakuragi tries to pull guard but Gold forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Gold dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hanamichi Sakuragi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gold displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sakuragi shoots for a double leg takedown but Gold sprawls well. He's pushed Sakuragi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sakuragi shoots in but no luck this time.
Gold throws a series of punches but Sakuragi avoids them all with ease.
Sakuragi darts in looking for a takedown but Gold gets double underhooks and turns Sakuragi into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanamichi Sakuragi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sakuragi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gold's guard.
Sakuragi prevents Gold from getting back to his feet.
Sakuragi sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold wants to stand and escape but Sakuragi is having none of it.
Frankie Gold has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sakuragi postures up in Gold's guard and throws a big left but Gold blocks it. #T1#
Gold wants to stand and escape but Sakuragi is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sakuragi is in close to Gold's body, working some short punches and elbows.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Sakuragi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gold is trying to buck Sakuragi off.#SU#
Sakuragi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Sakuragi dives in and grabs Gold's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gold pushes down on Sakuragi's head and hops out.
Gold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Gold throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Sakuragi moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Gold's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sakuragi is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Sakuragi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sakuragi manages to end up in side control.
Sakuragi throwing strikes but Gold manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Gold tries for a kimura but Sakuragi is defending well.
Gold trying to control the position but Sakuragi is working away.
Sakuragi looks to move to half guard but instead Gold has passed into mount! Damn!
Gold dominating with strikes here.#T3#
Sakuragi is working to get back to half guard.
Gold with the ground and pound from mount.
Gold in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gold raining down shots from the mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuragi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sakuragi working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Gold with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T4#
Gold working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gold has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sakuragi's face.
Gold has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gold misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sakuragi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sakuragi tries to lock up and control but Gold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The referee warns Sakuragi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sakuragi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gold working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Gold lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sakuragi is working to get back to half guard.
Sakuragi throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Gold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hanamichi Sakuragi's cut.
That's time! Sakuragi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Sakuragi walks into a left hand.
Sakuragi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Frankie Gold has been cut.
Sakuragi throws a head kick but Gold moves out of range.
Gold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gold lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sakuragi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Sakuragi closes the distance and pushes Gold back into the cage.#BC#
Sakuragi breaks from the clinch.
Sakuragi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gold swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sakuragi counters with a three punch combo that has Gold backing up. Gold nods at Sakuragi to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gold closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sakuragi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Sakuragi darts in looking for a takedown but Gold gets double underhooks and turns Sakuragi into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanamichi Sakuragi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Gold. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Gold.
Gold swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gold throws a series of strikes that have Sakuragi backpedaling.
Frankie Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice sprawl there from Gold as Sakuragi shoots in.
Gold throws a body punch but Sakuragi moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Gold misses the target.
Gold fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gold scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sakuragi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gold circles away.
Sakuragi misses with a takedown attempt - Gold sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Frankie Gold is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakuragi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gold as he jumps to the side.
Hanamichi Sakuragi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gold leaves Sakuragi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gold lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gold misses with the combination.
Sakuragi shoots in but Gold avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gold is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gold tries to clinch up.
Gold jabs Sakuragi to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Sakuragi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gold lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sakuragi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sakuragi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sakuragi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gold sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Gold does no damage.
It looked like Sakuragi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gold thuds a left hand into Sakuragi's body.
Sakuragi dives in and grabs Gold's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gold pushes down on Sakuragi's head and hops out.
A combination from Gold does no damage.
Sakuragi shoots in for a takedown but Gold shows good takedown defense.
Some wild striking there from Gold. #T4#
Gold lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sakuragi circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck for Sakuragi with that takedown attempt.
Gold lands with a nice combination. Sakuragi backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gold lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sakuragi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gold swivels and escapes.
Gold throws a counter combo.
Sakuragi closes the distance and clinches up with Gold, looking for a takedown. Sakuragi pushes Gold against the cage but Gold circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gold tries to bum rush Sakuragi with a series of wild strikes but Sakuragi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gold lands a lovely overhand right.
Frankie Gold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gold with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Frankie Gold seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Gold. No joy for Sakuragi on that attempt.
Hanamichi Sakuragi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Gold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gold 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Gold!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2016

#R1#
Sawamura throws a body punch but Duterte moves out of range.
Duterte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sawamura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duterte slaps away a takedown attempt from Sawamura, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Duterte clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Sawamura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sawamura is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duterte sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Duterte circles away from the clinch attempt
and Duterte counters with a left and a right that stings Sawamura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sawamura leaves Duterte with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Duterte shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sawamura.
Rudy Duterte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eijun Sawamura.#T1##TD#
Duterte scores with a takedown into Sawamura's guard.
Duterte working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Duterte not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Duterte throws a big elbow that misses.
Duterte won't allow Sawamura to get back to his feet.
Sawamura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Duterte's guard. #REVB#
Sawamura wanted to stand there but Duterte had control of the position. #T2#
Duterte keeping moving, preventing Sawamura from controlling successfully.
Sawamura might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Duterte haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Duterte is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Duterte keeping moving, preventing Sawamura from controlling successfully.
Sawamura won't allow Duterte to sweep him here. #T3#
Sawamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duterte works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sawamura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sawamura shoots for a takedown but Duterte saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sawamura looks winded!
Duterte shoots in looking for a takedown. Sawamura tries to sprawl out of it but Duterte keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sawamura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Duterte fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sawamura to the ground. Duterte is now in Sawamura's guard.
Duterte working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sawamura's head.
Duterte in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Sawamura controlling the position.
Duterte in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Duterte won't allow Sawamura to sweep him here.
Sawamura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Duterte not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sawamura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duterte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sawamura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Duterte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD#
Duterte manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sawamura on his heels. He'll look to pass Sawamura's guard now, I'm sure.
Sawamura wants to get back to his feet but Duterte passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sawamura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rudy Duterte 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#
Duterte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sawamura is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#TD#
Sawamura tries to sprawl but Duterte drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sawamura keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Duterte is thwarting Sawamura's attempts to control the position.
Duterte trying to pass the guard but Sawamura defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duterte working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sawamura's thigh. Sawamura counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Duterte throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Sawamura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Duterte wants to control from the top but Sawamura keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Duterte avoids the body shot from Sawamura. #TD#
Duterte gets a takedown into half guard.
Sawamura is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Duterte trying to work for an americana but Sawamura has managed to regain full guard. #T2#
Sawamura controlling Duterte's posture.
Duterte is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Sawamura working for a triangle but Duterte defends it easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sawamura can do anything to dispel that myth.
Duterte controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Sawamura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Duterte prevents Sawamura from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sawamura throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Duterte counters by moving into the clinch.
Come on Duterte - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Duterte is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sawamura is defending well for now.
Duterte has had enough of the clinch but Sawamura keeps him there for the moment.
Sawamura is trying to pull guard but Duterte turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Duterte misses with a knee to the head.
Duterte looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Sawamura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Duterte darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SU#
Duterte decides to stand up.
Duterte misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duterte blocks a low kick nicely.
Duterte attempts a counter takedown but Sawamura avoids it well and moves away.
A left and a right from Sawamura both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rudy Duterte will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Duterte shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sawamura pinned against the cage. Sawamura gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sawamura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sawamura. #CL2#
Sawamura has Duterte up against the cage in a clinch.
Sawamura prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sawamura just leaning against Duterte, taking a breather. #T1##BC2#
Sawamura breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duterte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from Sawamura as Duterte shoots in.
Sawamura wants to counter the offense by Duterte and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudy Duterte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duterte throws a head kick but Sawamura moves out of range.
Duterte is looking to clinch.
Sawamura tests Duterte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sawamura shoots in for a takedown but Duterte shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Duterte misses the body punch
and Sawamura counters with a series of strikes. Duterte will be more careful next time no doubt.
Duterte fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Sawamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duterte manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Sawamura rushes Duterte and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Sawamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sawamura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sawamura wants it to stay on the feet.
Sawamura wants to counter with a clinch but Duterte pushes him away.
Sawamura shoots for a takedown but Duterte saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Duterte appears to be looking for a big counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Duterte.
Sawamura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sawamura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Duterte instigates a clinch. #T3#
Duterte is trying to break free.
Sawamura is stalling here.
Duterte displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sawamura up against the cage.
Sawamura goes for a takedown attempt but Duterte pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Sawamura drives through and clinches with Duterte against the cage.
Duterte scores with a shot to the side of Sawamura's head. #T4#
Sawamura changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Duterte fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Duterte rushes Sawamura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Duterte wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sawamura avoiding damage as Duterte throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Sawamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duterte throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sawamura's waist but Sawamura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Duterte off to one side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Sawamura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Sawamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eijun Sawamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rudy Duterte is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sawamura misses with a few strikes there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eijun Sawamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Duterte 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Duterte!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2016

#R1#
Makunouchi swats away the attempt to clinch by Spilletti.#TD2#
Makunouchi looking to score a takedown here. Spilletti is defending well but Makunouchi drives through and ends up in Spilletti's guard.
Makunouchi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Spilletti trying to control the position. #SUB#
Makunouchi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makunouchi sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Spilletti trying to keep a closed guard but Makunouchi is proving a slippery customer. #SU2#
Makunouchi gets to his feet. Spilletti looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Makunouchi shoots in and gets a takedown into Spilletti's guard.#ES#
Spilletti is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Makunouchi presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Spilletti tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Makunouchi pulls Spilletti into guard. #SUB2#
Spilletti is posturing up here but Makunouchi has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Spilletti tries to roll out but it's too tight and Spilletti has to tap! Slick submission there by Makunouchi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ippo Makunouchi!
An intense looking Ippo Makunouchi took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Itigil mo na pangarap mo!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2016

#R1##CL2#
La Starza darts in and clinches Giant up against the cage.
Giant is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
La Starza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
La Starza lands an elbow inside that Giant shrugs off.
La Starza lands with a light punch inside.
Giant misses with a punch on the inside.
Giant lands on the inside with an uppercut.
La Starza blocking some punches.
La Starza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
La Starza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Giant working aggressively here.
Giant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. La Starza is defending well for now.
Giant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
La Starza lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Starza works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Our sources have told us that Giant has been working on his elbows in the gym.
La Starza slowing the pace effectively.
La Starza digs a right hand underneath Giant's ribcage. Giant let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Giant is breathing heavily.
La Starza lands an elbow inside that Giant shrugs off. #ROC2#
Giant is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Sibirian Giant has been cut.
La Starza is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Oh Giant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in the clinch, La Starza scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, La Starza throws an elbow but misses.
Giant seems to have got his legs back now.
La Starza is pushing Giant up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
La Starza avoiding damage.
La Starza avoids the elbow strike from Giant, against the cage.
Giant trying to land knees to the body.
Come on La Starza - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Giant misses with a punch on the inside.
La Starza lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
La Starza throws an elbow that misses.
Giant working aggressively here.
Giant has a couple of punches blocked by La Starza.
Giant takes an elbow to the temple.
La Starza cracks Giant with a nice body shot.
La Starza lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls for La Starza to work.
A nice left hand lands by La Starza. #T2#
La Starza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Giant throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Starza just leaning against Giant, taking a breather.
La Starza blocking some punches.
La Starza scores with a shoulder strike.
Giant avoids the elbow strike from La Starza, against the cage.
La Starza looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Giant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. La Starza is defending well for now.
La Starza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Giant backwards.
Giant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from La Starza.
La Starza managing to block the knees to the body from Giant.
Giant blocks an elbow strike from La Starza.
La Starza dodges an elbow strike from Giant.
La Starza lands with a right to the head. #KD2#
La Starza drops Giant onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Giant is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Giant has a couple of punches blocked by La Starza.
La Starza will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Giant up against the cage.
La Starza looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Giant missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Giant lands a hook to the side of the head.
La Starza lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from La Starza.
A nice left hand lands by La Starza.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, La Starza just misses with a elbow thrown towards Giant's brow.
La Starza creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Giant with a big uppercut! Giant tries to clinch up but La Starza pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Giant to the mat! Giant covers up and La Starza unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Roland La Starza!
Our winner, Roland La Starza, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2016

#R1#
Sakuragi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gold with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Hanamichi Sakuragi has been cut.
Gold tries to bum rush Sakuragi with a series of wild strikes but Sakuragi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gold misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Sakuragi rushes Gold and presses him up against the cage.
Sakuragi wants a takedown. #TD#
Sakuragi pulls guard. #SUB#
Sakuragi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #ES#
Sakuragi has his feet on Gold's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Gold looks winded!
Gold throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Sakuragi closes the distance and pushes Gold back into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Gold manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Gold gets tackled into the cage by Sakuragi. Sakuragi maintains the clinch.
Sakuragi lands a nice uppercut.
Gold is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1##TD#
Sakuragi manages to pull guard. #SU2#
Sakuragi is working an open guard so Gold takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gold misses with a wild combination.
Sakuragi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Sakuragi drives through and clinches with Gold against the cage. #BC#
Sakuragi breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Sakuragi clinches with his opponent.
Gold is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Sakuragi pulls Gold into guard.
Sakuragi looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakuragi, not yet.
Sakuragi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gold on the ground.
Sakuragi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sakuragi is controlling Gold's posture.#SUB#
Sakuragi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Sakuragi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sakuragi holds on and takes a little breather. #ES#
Sakuragi pushes Gold off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Sakuragi moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Sakuragi pulls guard successfully.
Gold connects with a couple of short punches.
Sakuragi pulls Gold in close to prevent any damage. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Sakuragi manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Gold wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3##TD#
Sakuragi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gold keeping full guard, as Sakuragi tries to pass.
Sakuragi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sakuragi won't allow Gold to get back to his feet.
Sakuragi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sakuragi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sakuragi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gold manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Sakuragi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SU2#
Gold gets to his feet - Sakuragi follows without any prompting.
Gold misses with a combination #CL#
and Sakuragi counters by clinching up.
Sakuragi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
Gold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hanamichi Sakuragi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hanamichi Sakuragi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Gold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gold thuds a left hand into Sakuragi's body.#CL#
Sakuragi pushes Gold up against the cage in a clinch.
Gold working hard to break the clinch.
Sakuragi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gold prevents it.
Sakuragi pushes Gold back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gold working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Sakuragi pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Sakuragi is looking for a triangle but Gold pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Gold stands up and waves to Sakuragi to follow him.
Sakuragi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gold but Gold pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gold throws a sloppy head kick and Sakuragi moves out of range easily. #T1#
Gold's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gold duly obliges. #TD#
Sakuragi feints and as Gold raises his hands in defense, Sakuragi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sakuragi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sakuragi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#ES2#
Gold uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sakuragi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanamichi Sakuragi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gold! #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Sakuragi.
Sakuragi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gold sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sakuragi somewhat.
Frankie Gold seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hanamichi Sakuragi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gold stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gold wants it to stay on the feet.
Gold cracks Sakuragi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gold misses with a double jab.
Sakuragi avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Gold changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakuragi misses with a few strikes there.
Sakuragi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gold misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gold moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sakuragi dodges the punch combination from Gold.
It looked like Sakuragi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gold throws a right hand that Sakuragi ducks under and follows up with a left that Sakuragi also avoids with ease.
Sakuragi tries to counter by clinching up but Gold breaks away and moves out of range.
Gold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gold fails to land with a series of punches.
Sakuragi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gold circles away.
Sakuragi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4##CL#
Sakuragi clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gold wants to get back to striking at distance but Sakuragi won't allow it.
Gold prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD#
Sakuragi jumps guard and drags Gold to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU2#
Gold gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gold fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frankie Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold misses with a two punch combination.
We've been informed that Gold has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sakuragi misses with a series of wild punches.
Gold misses with a double jab.
Gold rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sakuragi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Gold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hanamichi Sakuragi's cut.
That's time! Sakuragi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Sakuragi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gold. #TD#
Sakuragi scores with a takedown into Gold's guard.
Hanamichi Sakuragi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Sakuragi stands and steps away. Gold gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Sakuragi has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Sakuragi jumps guard.
Sakuragi controlling Gold's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gold won't allow Sakuragi to sweep him here. #T1##ES#
Sakuragi has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gold has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Sakuragi breaks the clinch. #CL#
Sakuragi clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Sakuragi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gold has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Frankie Gold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Sakuragi instigates a clinch.
Gold tries to circle away but Sakuragi has him pinned against the cage.
Sakuragi jumps guard but Gold turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Sakuragi breaks from the clinch.
Sakuragi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gold sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sakuragi somewhat.
Sakuragi misses with a looping left.#T2#
Sakuragi lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Gold.
Gold takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sakuragi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gold. #TD#
Sakuragi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gold tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sakuragi is in Gold's guard.#ES2#
Gold is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gold tries to break free but Sakuragi pushes him back against the cage.
Sakuragi tries to pull guard but Gold forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanamichi Sakuragi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sakuragi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T3#
Gold is trying to force a seperation but Sakuragi has the dominant position.#TD#
Sakuragi gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sakuragi trying to control from Gold's half guard. Gold has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SU#
Sakuragi gets to his feet. Gold looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gold moves to clinch but Sakuragi breaks away
and Sakuragi counters with a one-two to the body.
Gold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Sakuragi forces Gold back against the cage and clinches.
Sakuragi has Gold pressed against the cage, preventing Gold from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Gold ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gold no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T4#
Gold is looking to stand up but Sakuragi isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Gold pushes Sakuragi off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gold tries a head kick but it misses.
Gold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sakuragi. #CL#
Sakuragi rushes Gold and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hanamichi Sakuragi!

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