Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RRFC 61:Gunn vs Ford
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silverstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tautua.
Silverstein misses with a body kick.
Tautua drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Silverstein defends it well.
Tautua lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Silverstein stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silverstein wants it to stay on the feet.
Tautua has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Silverstein is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tautua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silverstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silverstein misses with an uppercut. Tautua saw that one coming.#TD#
Silverstein looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tautua wants to improve his position but instead Silverstein has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tautua trying to hold on to Silverstein's head to control him but Silverstein postures up. #T1#
Silverstein is just content to waste time from the top position. Tautua takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Silverstein sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silverstein's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SU#
Tautua is working an open guard so Silverstein takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tautua lands a head shot.
Tautua keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Tautua tries to sprawl but Silverstein drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Silverstein seems to be working for a kimura but Tautua defends the submission attempt.
Tautua moves into full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Tautua is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Silverstein rolls with it to try and escape but Tautua cranks on the arm and Silverstein is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Moana Tautua!
Moana Tautua took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conquer for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: RRFC Fight Night 45
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fletcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away.
Collins slips a jab from Fletcher.
Jab by Fletcher.
Fletcher looks to land a right hand but Collins moved out of range.#TD2#
Fletcher fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Collins sprawls well initially but Fletcher persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Collins actively working from the bottom here.
Collins trying to get back to full guard but Fletcher takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Fletcher scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fletcher takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Poor strikes thrown by Fletcher there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T1#
Fletcher punching from mount but Collins doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Fletcher controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Fletcher moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Collins has worked his arm free - good work by Collins! #SUB2#
Fletcher working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Fletcher goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Collins rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fletcher's guard! Nice work there by Collins!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Collins postures up.
Collins is looking to stand up but Fletcher won't let him.
Fletcher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fletcher trying to strike off his back. #SUB2#
Collins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Collins slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Fletcher.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fletcher manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Fletcher has Collins pulled in close to control his posture.
Collins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Collins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Collins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Collins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've been hearing that Collins has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Collins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Fletcher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fletcher wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fletcher keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Fletcher is looking for a triangle but Collins pushes his legs off easily.
Fletcher trying to control the position.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Fletcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fletcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Collins is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fletcher pulls Collins in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne Fletcher dominated that round.
That's time! Collins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Fletcher throws the left hand but Collins avoids the punch easily.
Collins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Collins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Collins feints and as Fletcher raises his hands in defense, Collins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Collins wants to pass the guard but Fletcher is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fletcher holds on and takes a little breather.
Collins passes Fletcher's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fletcher trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fletcher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Collins works his foot free and advances to mount. #T1#
BOOM! Collins connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fletcher sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fletcher is looking to control Collins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fletcher avoid being mounted?
Collins works his way into side control.
Fletcher struggling a bit here.
Fletcher manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Fletcher is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Fletcher looking for subs from the bottom but Collins mounts him!
Fletcher is looking to get to half guard.
Collins landing strikes from the mount.
Fletcher is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Collins dominating with strikes here.
Collins content just to control the position here. #T3#
Fletcher is looking to improve his position but Collins isn't that keen on the idea.
Fletcher is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Collins dominating with strikes here.
Collins lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Collins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fletcher tries to lock up and control but Collins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Collins controlling from mount.
Fletcher tries to hold on but Collins pushes him away.
Collins with good strikes from the mount here!
Zach Collins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Collins landing strikes from the mount.
Collins lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fletcher is squirming around, avoiding Collins's attempts to control the action.
Fletcher tries to hold on but Collins pushes him away.
Collins with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zach Collins dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Fletcher gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Collins to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Collins wants to control from the top but Fletcher keeps moving.
Fletcher controls Collins momentarily but Collins frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fletcher is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Collins tries to get to full guard but Fletcher has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Fletcher is trying to work for a kimura but Collins is defending well. #SUB#
Collins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fletcher pulls his head out easily.
Collins is looking to improve his position.
Fletcher looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Collins gets back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Collins looking for a triangle here. Fletcher is fighting it but it looks tight! Collins pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Fletcher is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Zach Collins!
A very excited looking Zach Collins rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: RRFC Fight Night 45
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tautua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tautua fails with an attempt to clinch.
Liam now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tautua bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Liam's head.
Tautua has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blanc Fitness Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Tautua misses with a lunging right hand
and Liam counters with a nice body kick.
Tautua gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Liam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tautua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liam moves away.
Tautua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tautua connects with a body shot that sends Liam's belly button to the back.#TD#
Tautua bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tautua tries to score with some ground and pound. Liam controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tautua taking a breather here.
Tautua trying to control the action but Liam is working from the bottom. #T1#
Liam tries to bench press Tautua off him but Tautua keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Liam's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tautua throws a strike aimed at the side of Liam's head but Liam avoids it well.
Liam is pushing Tautua's head away, looking to escape. Tautua manages to hold on to the position though.
Tautua has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Liam is looking to improve his position but Tautua isn't that keen on the idea.
Tautua 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. #T2##SUB#
Tautua wants to finish this one by submission but Liam is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tautua. #SUB#
Tautua looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Liam squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Tautua punching from mount but Liam doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Tautua tries to control but Liam wriggling away.
Tautua content just to control the position here.
Liam is squirming around, avoiding Tautua's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Tautua 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.
Tautua sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Liam wants to control but Tautua is having none of it.
Tautua 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.
Tautua throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Liam because Tautua loaded up on that one. #SUB#
Tautua is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Liam has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tautua punching from mount but Liam doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T4#
Tautua content just to control the position here.
Liam is looking to improve his position but Tautua isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tautua looking to isolate an arm here. Liam doesn't see it coming and as Tautua extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Tautua!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Moana Tautua!
Moana Tautua very nearly forgot to thank Conquer amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: RRFC 57: Anthony vs Pinales
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Mitchell.#CL2#
Tautua clinches up with Mitchell and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Tautua has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mitchell uses from the top position.
Mitchell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tautua is keeping the position for now.
Mitchell is stalling in the full guard.
Mitchell preventing the sweep.
Mitchell postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell content to stall in guard here.
Tautua wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tautua is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mitchell defends well.
Tautua can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mitchell controls the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tautua has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Mitchell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Mitchell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tautua to the ground. Mitchell is now in Tautua's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tautua trying to control the position. #T2#
Tautua throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Tautua working a defensive guard but Mitchell manages to pass into side control anyway.
Tautua is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mitchell off and has taken his back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tautua controlling the positon.
Tautua misses with punches from the back.
Mitchell wants to escape the position.
Tautua missing with punches from the back. #T3#
Tautua is trying to stick to Mitchell's back but Mitchell is turning into Tautua. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tautua's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mitchell.
Mitchell preventing the sweep.
Mitchell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mitchell won't allow Tautua to sweep him here.
Tautua is still trying to improve position.
Mitchell forces his way into half guard.
Tautua wants to get back to full guard.
Tautua gets back to full guard. #T4#
Tautua throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mitchell controlling from the top position.
Tautua is trying to keep Mitchell in close.
Mitchell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mitchell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mitchell is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tautua's shoulder. That is not cool.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tautua tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tautua seems a little lost for a moment, as Mitchell dominates the positioning.
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 Shane Mitchell 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#
Tautua looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tautua throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mitchell's waist but Mitchell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tautua off to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tautua. Mitchell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mitchell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tautua tries for a takedown but Mitchell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Mitchell misses its target.
Shane Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moana Tautua.
Tautua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mitchell was well out of range. Poor timing from Tautua.
Tautua misses with a right hand
and Mitchell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tautua goes for a double leg but Mitchell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mitchell continues to drive forward.
Tautua throws an overhand right that lands on Mitchell's shoulder, as Mitchell tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Mitchell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tautua's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tautua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mitchell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tautua is keeping the position for now.
Tautua can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mitchell controls the pace.#T1#
Tautua is trying to keep Mitchell in close.
Mitchell is stalling in the full guard.
Tautua seems keen to control Mitchell's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mitchell controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Mitchell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tautua, pushing him back against the cage.#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.
Mitchell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tautua wants to break free but Mitchell has control.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mitchell lands a right hand.
Tautua has Mitchell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mitchell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mitchell content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Mitchell turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mitchell manages to end up in side control.
Tautua is looking to reverse the position.
Mitchell working away.
Tautua is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tautua wants to control but Mitchell is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Well, if Mitchell is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mitchell is thwarting Tautua's attempts to control the position.
Tautua is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mitchell is staying active.
Mitchell lands strikes from half guard.
Tautua missing with punches from the bottom.
Mitchell content to control rather than advance.
Mitchell is thwarting Tautua's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mitchell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ground and pound from Mitchell.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tautua regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tautua is trying to keep Mitchell in close.
Mitchell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Mitchell dominated that second round.
That's time! Mitchell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Mitchell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mitchell lands with a hook. Tautua tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tautua shoots in but Mitchell avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Mitchell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tautua to the ground. Mitchell is now in Tautua's guard.
Mitchell controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Tautua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mitchell is stalling in the full guard.
Tautua trying to keep a closed guard but Mitchell is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Mitchell throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tautua was covering up waiting for the punch and Mitchell finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mitchell looking to pass the guard.
Mitchell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tautua looking to control.
Tautua wants to sweep here but Mitchell controlling him for the moment.
Mitchell 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. #T3#
Mitchell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tautua trying to keep a closed guard but Mitchell is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Tautua closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tautua is keen to just control but Mitchell is a slippery customer.
Mitchell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tautua is working away from the top position though.
Tautua thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Mitchell is staying active underneath Tautua, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shane Mitchell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tautua slows the pace down in half guard.
Tautua wants to control but Mitchell is keeping him busy.
Tautua thows a huge punch but Mitchell dodges it nicely.
Tautua wants to take a breather but Mitchell is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Mitchell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Moana Tautua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Mitchell has Tautua pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mitchell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tautua tumbling to the mat - Mitchell dives into Tautua's guard.
Mitchell is stalling in the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Mitchell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mitchell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Mitchell!
Shane Mitchell thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RRFC 57: Anthony vs Pinales
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fletcher throws a lazy uppercut
and Liam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Dwayne Fletcher has been cut.
Fletcher misses with a hook.
Liam looks to land a left hand but Fletcher moved out of range nicely.
And Fletcher tries to counter it with a takedown but Liam pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fletcher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liam.
Fletcher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Liam defending well as Fletcher loads up on a big left hand.
Liam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fletcher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fletcher throws a lazy uppercut
and Liam makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Liam takes one to the chin there.
Liam misses with a wild body shot.
Fletcher drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Liam defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liam scores with a jab to the head.
Liam lands a body shot.
Liam doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fletcher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liam.#T1#
Fletcher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liam appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fletcher takes a swing at Liam's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liam. Fletcher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fletcher slips a jab from Liam.
Fletcher moves out of range of the body kick.
Liam on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Liam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fletcher blocks a jab.
Liam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bruce Liam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fletcher throws a body punch but Liam moves out of range.
Liam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fletcher.
Fletcher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
A jab from Fletcher misses.
Fletcher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fletcher looks to score with a jab to the body but Liam is just out of range.
Liam dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fletcher. That did some damage!
Fletcher misses with a wild body shot.
We've been told by Liam's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Liam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fletcher moves away.
Fletcher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Liam but Liam pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Donk. Liam catches Fletcher right on the button with a cross.
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!
Fletcher slips a straight right by Liam.
Fletcher moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3##TD2#
Fletcher gets a double leg takedown into Liam's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fletcher throws a big elbow that misses.
Fletcher sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Liam's guard.
Liam wants to get back to his feet.
Liam blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fletcher.
Liam keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fletcher slows the pace down in half guard.
Fletcher tries to pass to full mount but Liam defends it.
Liam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fletcher on the ground.
Liam is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Still in half guard, Fletcher seems content to control.
Liam is looking to escape.
Fletcher throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, if Fletcher is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Liam keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fletcher keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fletcher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fletcher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liam.
Liam throws an overhand right that lands on Fletcher's shoulder, as Fletcher tries to avoid the shot.
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 Bruce Liam will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Fletcher's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Fletcher throws a right hand that misses
enabling Liam to counter with a crisp jab.
Fletcher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fletcher throws a hook to the side of Liam's head but Liam sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liam throws out a loose jab but Fletcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fletcher throws a poor cross that misses
and Liam counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fletcher throws a poor cross that misses
and Liam counters with a nice uppercut.
Liam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fletcher throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Liam misses the target.
A jab lands there for Liam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Fletcher manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Liam on his heels. He'll look to pass Liam's guard now, I'm sure.
Fletcher is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Liam keeping moving, preventing Fletcher from controlling successfully.
Liam avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fletcher throwing strikes from guard but Liam blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fletcher looks to score with a jab to the body but Liam is just out of range.#TD2#
Fletcher feints and as Liam raises his hands in defense, Fletcher changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fletcher passes Liam's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Liam trying to control here.
Fletcher is controlling the pace.
Fletcher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Liam defending well though. #T3#
Fletcher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fletcher takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Fletcher is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Liam is just riding it out for now. Fletcher eventually gives up the hold.
Fletcher thows a huge punch but Liam dodges it nicely.
Fletcher is trying to control. Liam wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Liam keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Liam avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fletcher. #T4#
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. Fletcher connects with a nice short shot to Liam's temple.
Liam is not content to let Fletcher control the position.
Fletcher stalling.
Liam trying to control from the bottom.
Fletcher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fletcher seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fletcher is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Liam!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne Fletcher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Fletcher's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Liam moves forwards but Fletcher connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fletcher blocks a jab.
Fletcher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fletcher moves away.
And Fletcher tries to counter it with a takedown but Liam pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A swing and a miss from Fletcher.
Fletcher misses with an uppercut. Liam saw that one coming.
Liam misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Fletcher counters with a shoot takedown. Liam fights it but they end up in guard.
Fletcher slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liam scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Fletcher manages to mount him!
Fletcher wants to control the pace but Liam is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Fletcher content just to control the position here.
Fletcher wants to control the pace but Liam is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Fletcher is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Liam has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Fletcher breaks from Liam's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fletcher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fletcher unloads with some shots from mount but Liam bucks and avoids them well.
Fletcher throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Fletcher landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
Fletcher throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB2#
Fletcher is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Fletcher!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dwayne Fletcher!
Dwayne Fletcher gave a mention to Conquer in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: A&E's MARQUEE 4
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tautua throws a looping overhand right but Cut ducks down to avoid it.
Cut throws a series of punches but Tautua avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Tautua misses.
A swing and a miss from Tautua.
Cut swinging wildly here.
Cut swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tautua throws a jab when Cut was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Tautua.
Cut swinging wildly here. #CL#
Tautua closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Cut breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tautua has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Cut breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tautua fails to land with a series of punches.
Cut looks to land a combination but Tautua avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tautua slips a jab and a cross from Cut. #CL#
Tautua fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cut, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Tautua is struggling to control the position.#TD#
Tautua wants the takedown. Cut is fighting it off but Tautua persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cut's guard against the cage.
Tautua landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tautua advances position into side control!#SUB#
Tautua in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Cut is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Moana Tautua!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Moana Tautua waved his t-shirt featuring Conquer's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Ash Pres: Bastard vs. Little
Date: Jul 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tautua shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mountain pinned against the cage. Mountain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tautua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mountain. #TD2#
Tautua shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mountain is trying to defend but Tautua finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tautua perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tautua prevents Mountain from improving his position.
Tautua wants to pass the guard but Mountain is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tautua stalling.
Tautua is looking to take a break and control but Mountain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mountain knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tautua on the ground.#T1#
Tautua sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mountain defending well though.
Tautua slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Tautua is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mountain has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tautua sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mountain defending well though.
Tautua with the ground and pound but Mountain uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tautua throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tautua throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mountain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tautua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mountain wants to stand up but Tautua is controlling him.
Tautua trying to control but Mountain is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tautua is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Tautua changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mountain looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mountain is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jorzi GYM, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Tautua is looking to take a break and control but Mountain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tautua is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mountain knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Tautua wants to control but Mountain is keeping him busy.
Tautua working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Tautua is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Mountain looks calm but he's in trouble here. Tautua gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Mountain is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Tautua lets go of the hold and Mountain can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Moana Tautua!
Moana Tautua managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: Empire: GP 145 R2 The Super 8
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Powers misses with a wild combination.
Myke Bonner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonner misses with a hook
and Powers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bonner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Powers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#It looks like Ernesto Powers has been cut.
Bonner moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bonner throws out a loose jab but Powers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonner throws a good cross that connects. #ROC2#Powers is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Bonner engages and cracks Powers with a massive lead left hook - Powers tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Bonner is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Myke Bonner!
Myke Bonner tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Empire: Grand Prix 145
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Powers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Flint's half guard.
Flint is looking to control Powers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Flint avoid being mounted?
Flint gets full guard.
Flint trying to keep a closed guard but Powers is proving a slippery customer.
Powers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flint. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Flint bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Powers's guard. #REVR#
Flint postures up and lands a big shot to Powers's brow.
Flint sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Powers's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flint is looking to advance position but Powers won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Powers preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Powers is in trouble now - Flint has advanced to mount! #T1#
Flint wants to control the pace but Powers is squirming around nicely.
Flint is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Powers wants to control but Flint is having none of it.
Flint with good strikes from the mount here!
Flint lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #ROC#Powers is rocked!
Flint unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Powers wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Flint celebrates on the ropes and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hukkelberry Flint!
Hukkelberry Flint seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Ashbourne Presents: Affliction
Date: Jun 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ODoyle tries to clinch up.
Moana Tautua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tautua staying out of range there.
Tautua circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
ODoyle drives through with a takedown into Tautua's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tautua holds on and takes a little breather.
ODoyle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tautua has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tautua lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tautua stands and throws ODoyle's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
ODoyle dodges the ground and pound from Tautua.
Tautua passes to full mount! That's big trouble for ODoyle! #SUB2#
Tautua is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Tautua extends the arm and ODoyle is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Moana Tautua!
Moana Tautua managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conquer, into his post fight interview.

Event: QFC Tournament 990 Round 3
Date: Jun 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Callaway throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cha was covering up waiting for the punch and Callaway finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Callaway drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Callaway jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Callaway trying to control the position from guard on top but Cha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Callaway drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Callaway jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Callaway drops back looking for a leg! Cha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cha manages to kick Callaway off! Callaway jumps back into Cha's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cha wants to stand but Callaway is controlling the position. #T1#
Callaway trying to control the position from guard on top but Cha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cha on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cha tries to get out of the position.
Callaway slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cha is looking for a sweep.
Callaway remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Cha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Callaway on the ground.#SUB2#
Callaway has hold of Cha's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Cha seems comfortable defending it but Callaway has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Cha is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Cha is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Callaway couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rowan Callaway!

Event: QFC Tournament 990 Round 2
Date: Jun 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuulong shoots in looking for a takedown. Cha tries to sprawl out of it but Tuulong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tuulong lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cha has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cha and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL2#
Tuulong pushes Cha up against the cage in a clinch.
Cha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cha keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tuulong 's efforts to push away.
A body shot lands from Cha.
Tuulong has had enough of the clinch but Cha keeps him there for the moment.
Cha avoiding damage as Tuulong throws knees to the body.
Cha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuulong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cha has him pressed against the cage.
Cha lands a body punch.
Cha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cha scores with a shot to the side of Tuulong 's head.
Cha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cha pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cha.
Cha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tuulong s head.
A short right from Cha on the inside.
Cha will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tuulong up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cha.
A short body shot lands from Cha as the two fighters clinch.
Cha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tuulong avoids the elbow strike from Cha, against the cage.
Cha lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Cha.
A short right from Cha on the inside.
Cha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuulong takes a shot to the head.
Cha gets through Tuulong 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tuulong looks winded!
Cha is working Tuulong over against the cage.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tuulong backwards. #ROC#Tuulong is rocked!
Cha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tuulong is still on wobbly legs! Can Cha finish him?
Cha creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Tuulong 's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Tuulong drops to his knees and Cha pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hyun Bin Cha!
Hyun Bin Cha seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: QFC Tournament 990 Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Cha moves into the clinch successfully.
Junior fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Junior is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cha to keep the fight standing.
Cha lands a shoulder strike.
Junior is trying to pull guard but Cha has him pressed against the cage.
Hyun Bin Cha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ike Junior.
Junior tries to pull guard but Cha holds him up against the cage and eventually Junior drops back down to his feet.
Junior tries to pull guard but Cha forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Junior tries to pull guard but Cha won't allow it.
Junior jumps guard but Cha turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Junior backwards.
Junior tries to pull guard but Cha forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cha lands an uppercut.
Junior tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cha lands a right hand.
Cha lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cha.
Cha lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cha.
Cha lands with a short shot to the head.
Cha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cha lands a right hand.
Junior is trying to pull guard but Cha turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Junior tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cha just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cha effectively controlling the action here.
Cha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cha.
Cha is working Junior over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Cha.
Junior is trying to pull guard but Cha has him pressed against the cage.
Cha lands with a left to the head.
Junior tries to pull guard but Cha won't allow it.
Cha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Junior backwards.
Junior jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cha walks away with a smile on his face. Junior gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cha lands with a shot to the body.
Junior looks winded!
Cha rushes Junior with punches - Junior moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Junior goes down! Cha follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hyun Bin Cha!
After winning the bout, Hyun Bin Cha thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Ashbourne Presents: Bloodlust
Date: Jun 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fletcher throws an overhand right that lands on Betts's shoulder, as Betts tries to avoid the shot.
Fletcher has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Betts takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been told by Betts's head coaches at BAK training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fletcher throws an overhand right that lands on Betts's shoulder, as Betts tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Betts has managed to clinch. #BC#
Betts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Betts misses with a looping left.
Betts tried to score with a low kick but Fletcher checks it.
Fletcher slips a jab and a cross from Betts.
Fletcher throws a body punch but Betts moves out of range.
Betts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fletcher misses with an uppercut.
Betts went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Betts throws a shot from downtown. Fletcher moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Betts missing with a left hand there. Fletcher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Betts throws a right and a left that both miss.
Betts wants to clinch.
Brad Betts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Betts misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fletcher with the counter takedown but Betts avoids it easily.
Good work by Fletcher as he checks the leg kick.
Brad Betts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Betts tries to close the distance and clinch but Fletcher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Betts wants to clinch up but Fletcher keeps it at a distance.
Betts tries a head kick but it misses.
Fletcher swats away the attempt to clinch by Betts.
Betts moves out of range of the strikes.
Fletcher throws a hook to the side of Betts's head but Betts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Betts throws a body shot but no joy.
Fletcher tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fletcher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Betts manages to avoid it.
It looked like Betts was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Betts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Betts misses with a wild combination.
Betts swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Fletcher counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Betts!
Fletcher just content to control the position.
Betts gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Fletcher is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Betts is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Betts flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Fletcher anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Betts and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Fletcher slips an arm under Betts chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Fletcher has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Fletcher is squeezing on Betts like an anaconda would it's prey. Betts fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dwayne Fletcher!
After winning the bout, Dwayne Fletcher thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Brad Betts was interviewed post fight and said 'i didn't train as hard as i could i will come back stronger well done to my opponent '.

Event: QFC Tournament 987 Round 3
Date: Jun 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norishige scores with a nice body kick.
Funaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Norishige counters by moving into the clinch.
Funaki is looking to take this one to the mat.
Norishige slowing the pace effectively.
Norishige lands an elbow just above Funaki 's eye.
Funaki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Norishige pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mizushima Norishige has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minoru Funaki.
Funaki can't get the takedown.
Funaki goes for a takedown attempt but Norishige pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Funaki tries for a takedown but Norishige circles away easily
and Norishige counters with a thumping low kick.
Norishige connects with a leg kick.
Funaki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Norishige counters with a nice low kick that buckles Funaki's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norishige lands a leg kick that knocks Funaki off balance momentarily.
Funaki takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Funaki has his takedown stuffed
and Norishige counters with a slapping leg kick.
Funaki fails with the takedown
and Norishige counters with a leg kick. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Norishige.
Norishige throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Funaki on the side of the head.
Norishige feints and then cracks Funaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Funaki down. #TD2#
Norishige tries to sprawl but Funaki drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Norishige avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Funaki.
Funaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Norishige is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Funaki drops an elbow to the side of Norishige's head.
Funaki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Funaki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Norishige with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Funaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Norishige knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Funaki on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funaki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Funaki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Norishige is trying to get back to full guard.
Funaki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Funaki frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Funaki scoring with strikes but Norishige is staying in there.
Norishige is in a horrible position here. Funaki smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Funaki lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Norishige keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Funaki dominating with strikes here.#ROC2#Norishige is rocked!
Funaki raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oh Norishige is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Funaki! Norishige is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Minoru Funaki!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris tries to clinch but Fletcher moves out of range.
Harris misses with a body shot. #TD#
Harris looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fletcher tries to roll over but Harris keeps him under control.
Fletcher trying to hold on to Harris's head to control him but Harris postures up.
Harris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fletcher on the ground.
Fletcher is pressing down on Harris's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris wants to control from the top but Fletcher keeps moving.
Harris trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fletcher's guard.#SUB2#
Fletcher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Harris has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Fletcher to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Harris is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Fletcher pulls down on the head and he's put Harris to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dwayne Fletcher!
During a confident post fight interview, Dwayne Fletcher thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: QFC Tournament 987 Round 2
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Norishige has managed to clinch.
Norishige creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fighter's defenses.
Fighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Norishige throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fighter avoiding damage as Norishige throws knees to the body.
Fighter misses with a punch to the body.
Norishige lands a damaging elbow.
Norishige creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fighter's defenses.
Fighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Norishige.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Norishige.
Fighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norishige unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fighter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fighter.
Norishige comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Norishige looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Norishige lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norishige blocks an uppercut.
Fighter avoiding damage as Norishige throws knees to the body.
Fighter goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Norishige with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Norishige.
Norishige creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fighter's defenses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Norishige takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fighter blocks an elbow strike from Norishige.
Fighter tries to throw a body punch but Norishige avoids it by throwing Fighter back against the cage.
Fighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norishige lands an elbow that stopped Fighter in his tracks for a moment.
Fighter misses with a punch on the inside.
Norishige misses with an elbow strike.
Fighter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fighter blocks the elbow strike.
Fighter blocks an elbow strike.
Fighter takes an elbow to the temple.
Norishige creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Norishige - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T2#
Fighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norishige gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Norishige lands a damaging elbow.
Norishige looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Norishige lands a nice elbow.
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!
Norishige gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Norishige lands an elbow that stopped Fighter in his tracks for a moment.
Fighter takes an elbow to the temple.
Norishige lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norishige.
Stalling in the clinch from Norishige.
Norishige pushes off an throws an elbow but Fighter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Norishige lands a nice elbow.
Norishige misses with an elbow over the top.
Norishige blocking some punches.
Norishige pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Norishige creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fighter's defenses. #T3#
Norishige lands an elbow just above Fighter 's eye.
Norishige pushes off an throws an elbow but Fighter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Norishige creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fighter misses with the head strike.
Norishige lands an elbow that stopped Fighter in his tracks for a moment.
Fighter lands a nice shot to the body.
Fighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norishige looking to throw knees to the head but Fighter is blocking nicely.
Fighter blocks an elbow strike from Norishige.
Fighter misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Fighter fails to land.
Norishige comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Norishige throws a punch but it's blocked by Fighter.
Norishige throws an elbow but it misses.
Fighter blocks an elbow strike from Norishige.
With the fighters up against the cage, Norishige throws an elbow but misses.
Norishige gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
Norishige blocking some punches.
Fighter blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fighter.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fighter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norishige blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Norishige.
Norishige throws an elbow but it misses.
Norishige comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Norishige swings wildly with an uppercut but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norishige lands an elbow just above Fighter 's eye.
Fighter misses with a punch on the inside.
Norishige lands a nice elbow.
Fighter misses with the head strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fighter swings wildly with an uppercut but Norishige uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norishige blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mizushima Norishige dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Norishige paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fighter backing away here, and Norishige unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fighter lands the left hand.
Nice defenses there by Norishige.
Fighter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Norishige counters with an outside leg kick. #CL2#
Norishige darts in and clinches Fighter up against the cage.
Fighter blocks an elbow strike.
Fighter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norishige lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fighter takes a knee right on the jaw!
With the fighters up against the cage, Norishige throws an elbow but misses.
Norishige lands an elbow that stopped Fighter in his tracks for a moment.
Fighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Norishige has Fighter pressed against the cage.
Norishige lands a nice elbow.
Fighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter swings wildly with an uppercut but Norishige uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mizushima Norishige seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Norishige lands an elbow inside.
Norishige prevents a body shot from Fighter.
A body shot lands from Fighter.
Fighter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norishige lands an elbow that stopped Fighter in his tracks for a moment.
Norishige throws an elbow that misses.
Fighter working aggressively here.
Norishige lands an elbow just above Fighter 's eye.
Norishige throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Norishige lands an elbow inside.
Fighter struggles to land a body shot inside as Norishige controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, Norishige throws an elbow but misses.
Norishige creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fighter's defenses.
Norishige looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The referee calls for Norishige to work.
Norishige blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Norishige misses with an elbow over the top.
Fighter misses with a punch on the inside.
Norishige blocks an uppercut.
Fighter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norishige throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fighter blocks the elbow strike.
Fighter misses with some punches.
Norishige lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fighter blocks the elbow strike.
Fighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norishige blocks an uppercut.
Norishige creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fighter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Norishige throws an elbow that misses.
Norishige's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Norishige blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Norishige.
Fighter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norishige throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fighter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norishige creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fighter's defenses.
Norishige is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fighter blocks the elbow strike.
Norishige lands an elbow just above Fighter 's eye.
Fighter gets through Norishige's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Norishige lands an elbow inside.
Norishige creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Norishige pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Norishige has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norishige blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fighter pushes Norishige back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Fighter blocks an elbow strike.
Norishige throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norishige lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Norishige.
Norishige blocks an uppercut.
Fighter throws a head punch that misses.
Norishige leaning his opponent against the cage.
Norishige misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fighter.
Norishige lands a knee to the head.
Fighter avoids the elbow strike from Norishige, against the cage.
Fighter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fighter takes an elbow to the temple.
Fighter misses with a punch on the inside.
Norishige fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mizushima Norishige 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#
Norishige tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fighter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Fighter tries to keep at a distance but Norishige has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fighter working aggressively here.
Fighter throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Fighter.
Fighter dodges an elbow strike from Norishige.
Norishige throws an elbow that misses.
Fighter has a couple of punches blocked by Norishige.
Fighter misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fighter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Norishige.
Fighter misses with a punch on the inside.
Norishige trying to land knees to the body.
Fighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Norishige throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Norishige.
Norishige missing with knees to the body.
Fighter misses with the head strike.
Fighter dodges an elbow strike from Norishige.
Fighter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norishige's elbow.
Fighter tries to pull guard but Norishige forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fighter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Norishige just stands there and leans against the cage.
Norishige blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter takes an elbow to the temple.
Fighter working aggressively here.
Norishige looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Norishige looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Norishige lands an elbow inside that Fighter shrugs off.
Norishige prevents a body shot from Fighter.
Fighter misses with the head strike.
Best Fighter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fighter scores with a shot to the side of Norishige's head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Norishige lands a damaging elbow.
Fighter tries a body shot but Norishige blocks it.
Fighter swings wildly with an uppercut but Norishige uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Fighter fails to land.
Fighter blocks an elbow strike from Norishige.
Fighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter misses with a punch on the inside.
Fighter working aggressively here.
Fighter misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fighter.
Norishige pushes off an throws an elbow but Fighter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fighter dodges an elbow strike from Norishige. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fighter.
Norishige lands a nice elbow.
Norishige pushes off an throws an elbow but Fighter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Norishige throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Norishige misses with an elbow strike.
Norishige blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Norishige just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fighter's brow.
Norishige throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Norishige misses with an elbow over the top.
Norishige blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fighter misses with a body punch.
Norishige lands an elbow inside that Fighter shrugs off.
Norishige throws an elbow but it misses.
Fighter working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Norishige.
Fighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norishige throws an elbow but it misses. #T4#
Fighter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fighter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fighter swings wildly with an uppercut but Norishige uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fighter swings wildly with an uppercut but Norishige uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Fighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Norishige.
Norishige lands a damaging elbow.
Norishige lands an elbow inside that Fighter shrugs off.
Norishige lands an elbow inside.
Norishige comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Norishige lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Norishige.
Norishige pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Norishige has Fighter pressed against the cage.
Fighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Norishige.
Norishige creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fighter's defenses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mizushima Norishige comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Norishige has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Mizushima Norishige!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Mizushima Norishige!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Mizushima Norishige!

Mizushima Norishige wins by unanimous decision!
Mizushima Norishige thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: QFC Tournament 987 Round 1
Date: Jun 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazor is looking to chop away at Norishige's legs.
Norishige dodges the punch combination from Lazor.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lazor.
Norishige avoids the head kick by Lazor.
Lazor pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Norishige fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lazor, pushing him back against the cage.
Norishige lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Norishige throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Norishige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Norishige's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lazor connects with a leg kick.
Lazor slips a jab from Norishige.
Norishige bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Norishige scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Norishige misses with a low kick.
Lazor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Norishige as he jumps to the side.
Lazor lands with a nice body kick.
Lazor does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
Norishige closes the distance and clinches.
Norishige keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lazor's efforts to push away.
Lazor blocks an elbow strike from Norishige.
Lazor is trying to break the clinch but Norishige has him pressed against the cage.
Lazor blocks an elbow strike from Norishige. #BC2#
Lazor breaks the clinch.
Good leg kick by Norishige. #T2#
Lazor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #CL#
Norishige rushes Lazor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lazor blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Norishige.
Norishige lands a damaging elbow.
Lazor has had enough of the clinch but Norishige keeps him there for the moment.
Norishige misses with an elbow over the top.
Lazor is trying to pull guard but Norishige turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lazor blocks the elbow strike.
Lazor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Norishige throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Norishige throws an elbow but misses.
Norishige misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Norishige escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lazor misses with a kick to the body.
Lazor throws a body kick that misses.
Norishige lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lazor moves out of range of the body kick from Norishige.
Lazor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Norishige moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lazor moves in looking to clinch but Norishige pushes him off.
Norishige throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lazor.
Lazor tries to clinch up but Norishige circles away and keeps his distance.
Norishige seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lazor is defended easily by Norishige.
Mizushima Norishige has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Lazor.#T4#
Norishige takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Norishige scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Norishige gets a clinch.
Norishige tries to land knees in the clinch but Lazor avoids the damage to the body.
Lazor blocks an elbow strike.
Lazor blocks the elbow strike.
Norishige comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lazor can't break the clinch.
Lazor working hard to break the clinch.
Norishige lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mizushima Norishige dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Norishige takes the fight into the clinch.
Norishige is struggling to control the position.
Lazor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lazor managing to block the knees to the body from Norishige.
Lazor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Norishige has him pressed against the cage.
Lazor is trying to break the clinch but Norishige has him pressed against the cage.
Norishige lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazor looking to throw knees to the head but Norishige is blocking nicely.
Norishige pushes off an throws an elbow but Lazor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Norishige creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lazor's defenses.
Norishige prevents Lazor from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Lazor is trying to break the clinch but Norishige is controlling him.
Lazor is trying to push Norishige away but Norishige has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Norishige keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lazor's efforts to push away.#BC#
Norishige breaks from the clinch.
Norishige steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lazor. That one must have hurt.
Lazor blocks a head kick by Norishige.
Norishige shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Norishige lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lazor takes a step back to recover.
Nicky Lazor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Norishige lands with a kick to the ribs.
Norishige buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Norishige connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Lazor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Norishige is looking to counter with head kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Lazor.
Lazor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Norishige tries to land a front kick but Lazor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Norishige plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lazor tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lazor misses with a head kick.
Lazor misses with a kick to the body.
Norishige throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lazor throws a head kick that misses.
Lazor is breathing heavily.
Lazor on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Norishige looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lazor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Norishige defends it nicely.
Norishige feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lazor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Norishige tried to counter with a leg kick but Lazor avoided it.#T3#
Norishige throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lazor on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Norishige connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Lazor gets tackled into the cage by Norishige. Norishige maintains the clinch.
Norishige lands an elbow inside.
Norishige lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Norishige.
Norishige holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Norishige scores a nice knee to the body.
Norishige pushes off an throws an elbow but Lazor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lazor blocks the elbow strike. #T4#
Norishige is stalling here.
Lazor blocks the elbow strike.
Lazor working hard to break the clinch.
Mizushima Norishige has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Norishige.#BC#
Norishige breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Norishige.
Mizushima Norishige is winning the standup battle so far.
Norishige blocks a head kick by Lazor.
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!
Lazor sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Norishige moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lazor lands with a kick to the temple. Norishige shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Norishige looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lazor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norishige was well out of range. Poor timing from Lazor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mizushima Norishige 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#
A nice leg kick lands there from Norishige.
Lazor misses with a combination
and Norishige counters with a nice body kick.
A head kick by Lazor misses
and Norishige counters with a good low kick that Lazor was not able to check.
Norishige throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Norishige.
Norishige lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lazor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Norishige manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Norishige throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Norishige gets a clinch. #BC#
Norishige pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Norishige avoids the head kick by Lazor.
Lazor just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNorishige.
Lazor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Norishige with the inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norishige connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Norishige thuds his shin into the meat of Lazor's side.
Norishige is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lazor can do to turn this around?#CL#
Norishige has managed to clinch.
Lazor avoids the elbow strike from Norishige, against the cage.
Lazor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Norishige pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Norishige looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lazor tries to break free but Norishige pushes him back against the cage.
Lazor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC#
Norishige breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Norishige tries a low kick but Lazor avoids it.
Norishige tries to score with a low kick but Lazor moves his leg out of the way.
Norishige circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lazor throws a push kick but Norishige slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Norishige is looking to slow Lazor down with leg kicks.
Lazor throws a sloppy head kick
and Norishige counters with a straight right hand.
Norishige staying out of range there.
Lazor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lazor tries a head kick but it misses.
Norishige misses with a body kick.
Norishige moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Norishige with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Norishige avoids the head kick by Lazor.
Lazor has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Norishige.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lazor throws a sloppy head kick and Norishige moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Norishige.
A solid leg kick lands there for Norishige.
Lazor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nicky Lazor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lazor throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Norishige counters with a good, hard body kick but Lazor shrugs it off.
That kick from Norishige tenderised Lazor's leg. Lazor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Norishige throws a leg kick which misses Lazor's front leg but catches the back leg as Lazor tries to avoid it.
Lazor takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T3#
Lazor moves out of range of the strikes.
Lazor tries to clinch up but Norishige circles away and keeps his distance.
Lazor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norishige can pounce on him.
Norishige thumps Lazor with a low kick.
Norishige avoids the head kick by Lazor.
Lazor on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lazor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Norishige sprawls well. Norishige wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lazor gets slowly back to his feet.
Norishige fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lazor just manages to avoid it.
Norishige fakes the leg kick and cracks Lazor in the body.
A low kick lands for Norishige.
A low kick lands for Norishige. #T4#
Norishige dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lazor. That did some damage!
A lazy body kick from Lazor
and Norishige counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Norishige fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lazor, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Norishige breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Norishige with a nice calf kick.
Lazor thows a leg kick but Norishige checks it #CL#
and Norishige counters by moving into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norishige lands an elbow that stopped Lazor in his tracks for a moment.
Norishige misses with an elbow over the top.
Lazor blocks the elbow strike.
Lazor avoids a wild elbow strike from Norishige.
Norishige lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nicky Lazor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norishige pressing his opponent against the cage.
Norishige lands a nice elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mizushima Norishige showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Norishige has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Mizushima Norishige!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Mizushima Norishige!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Mizushima Norishige!

Mizushima Norishige wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tautua misses with a body shot.
Of Trellheim shoots in looking for a takedown but Tautua manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Of Trellheim's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Of Trellheim's coach down at Kierkegaard was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Of Trellheim's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jab, jab by Tautua - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Tautua misses the target.
Of Trellheim is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tautua stuffs the takedown attempt from Of Trellheim. Of Trellheim gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Tautua closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Of Trellheim is looking to escape.
Tautua keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Of Trellheim slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tautua has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tautua is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Tautua preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Of Trellheim looking for a guillotine here but Tautua defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tautua is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Of Trellheim wants to sweep but no luck.
Tautua looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Of Trellheim fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moana Tautua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barak Of Trellheim.
Tautua avoids a kick to the body.
Tautua misses with a low kick as Of Trellheim jumps back.
Tautua's corner calls for a 1-2. Tautua obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tautua circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Tautua counters with a nice double leg into side control. Of Trellheim won't be happy with that.
Tautua happy to just control the position for now.
You can see the frustration on Of Trellheim's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Tautua is staying tight to Of Trellheim's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Of Trellheim tries to buck Tautua off but Tautua is having none of it.
Tautua is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Of Trellheim will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Of Trellheim tries to bench press Tautua off him but Tautua keeps the position.
Tautua moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tautua misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tautua controlling from side mount. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Tautua instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moana Tautua dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Of Trellheim dives in and grabs Tautua's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tautua pushes down on Of Trellheim's head and hops out.
Of Trellheim changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tautua tries to avoid it but Of Trellheim manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tautua to the ground. Tautua escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barak Of Trellheim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Of Trellheim shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moana Tautua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barak Of Trellheim.#CL#
Tautua fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Of Trellheim, pushing him back against the cage.
Of Trellheim is trying to drag Tautua to the mat but Tautua just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tautua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Of Trellheim's brow.
Tautua drops down looking for an ankle pick but Of Trellheim pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Of Trellheim or perhaps it was just good defense by Tautua, which made it look bad.
Of Trellheim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Tautua manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Of Trellheim on his heels. He'll look to pass Of Trellheim's guard now, I'm sure.
Of Trellheim is wriggling around but Tautua manages to pass to half guard. #T1##REVB#
Of Trellheim wants to improve his position but Tautua is controlling well.
Tautua with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Of Trellheim moves into full guard.
Tautua sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Of Trellheim scores with a nice shot.
Of Trellheim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tautua controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Of Trellheim fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Of Trellheim gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tautua is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tautua throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Of Trellheim can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tautua controls the pace.#T4#
Tautua has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tautua.
Of Trellheim looking for a sweep. Not yet Of Trellheim, not yet. #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!
A big right from Tautua misses.
Tautua misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moana Tautua dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tautua missing with a left hand there. Of Trellheim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tautua throws an overhand right that lands on Of Trellheim's shoulder, as Of Trellheim tries to avoid the shot.
Of Trellheim lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tautua throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tautua. Of Trellheim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tautua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Of Trellheim.#CL#
Tautua forces Of Trellheim back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Tautua has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Of Trellheim clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
I really don't envy Of Trellheim right now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T1#
Of Trellheim trying to control the hands but Tautua won't let him.
Tautua controlling the position well here. Of Trellheim rolled but Tautua kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Tautua continues to hold on tight.#SUB#
Of Trellheim is having to fend off submission attempts from Tautua, who is looking to sink in the choke. Tautua doesn't have the hooks in though and Of Trellheim manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. #T2#
Of Trellheim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Of Trellheim trying to control but Tautua is working from the bottom.
Of Trellheim might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tautua haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Tautua is looking for a triangle but Of Trellheim pushes his legs off easily.
Tautua is controlling Of Trellheim's posture.#T3#
Tautua keeping moving, preventing Of Trellheim from controlling successfully.
Of Trellheim in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tautua wants to sweep here but Of Trellheim controlling him for the moment.
Of Trellheim is looking to work some ground and pound but Tautua has wrist control.
Of Trellheim trying to control but Tautua is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tautua is controlling Of Trellheim's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Of Trellheim shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tautua but Tautua pushes him off and we're back to square one.#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.
Of Trellheim looks for a takedown but Tautua sprawls well.
Of Trellheim has a takedown stuffed.
Moana Tautua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barak Of Trellheim.
Of Trellheim shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tautua sprawls well. Tautua wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Of Trellheim gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Tautua feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Of Trellheim is looking to stand back up but Tautua counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Of Trellheim.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REVB#
Tautua sitting and controlling from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Moana Tautua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tautua has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moana Tautua!

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